Distributed device network-based control system with decoupled intelligence for smart windows
US9470947B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 7, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE06B2009/2464
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A distributed device control system is provided. The system includes a plurality of windows, each window of the plurality of windows having at least one electrochromic window, a voltage or current driver for the at least one electrochromic window, and a first control system local to the window. The system includes a plurality of window controllers, each window controller configured to couple to one or more of the plurality of windows and having a second control system, for the one or more of the plurality of windows, local to the window controller. The system includes a command and communication device configured to couple to each of the plurality of window controllers, configured to couple to a network, and having a third control system, for the plurality of windows, wherein control of the plurality of windows is distributed across the plurality of windows, the plurality of window controllers, the command and communication device, and a portion of the network.
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