Intelligent building automation node
US8782297B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 26, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 26, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2012/40247
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Apparatuses and methods for use in connection with a Building Automation System (BAS) are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the present invention comprises an intelligent power node comprising a JAVA-enabled device and serial communication cable that provide a seamless open protocol and aggregation point to broadcast internet protocol communications. In another embodiment, the present invention enables energy monitoring and control of individual ports and outlets. In yet another embodiment, the present invention is a method of configuring and operating fieldbus devices.
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