Dynamic distributed-sensor thermostat network for forecasting external events using smart-home devices
US9286781B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 2, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 15, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 2, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L12/1895
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods for forecasting events can be provided. A measurement database can store sensor measurements, each having been provided by a non-portable electronic device with a primary purpose unrelated to collecting measurements from a type of sensor that collected the measurement. A measurement set identifier can select a set of measurements. The electronic devices associated with the set of measurements can be in close geographical proximity relative to their geographical proximity to other devices. An inter-device correlator can access the set and collectively analyze the measurements. An event detector can determine whether an event occurred. An event forecaster can forecast a future event property. An alert engine can identify one or more entities to be alerted of the future event property, generate at least one alert identifying the future event property, and transmit the at least one alert to the identified one or more entities.
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