Environment control device and method using a wifi infrastructure for exchanging environmental data
US9924243B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 12, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 20, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q2209/43
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to an environment control device (ECD) and a method using a wireless communication infrastructure for exchanging environmental data. The wireless communication infrastructure comprises a first Wi-Fi hotspot, and at least one of a second Wi-Fi hotspot and a mesh network. The ECD comprises a communication module for exchanging environmental data with at least another device over the wireless communication infrastructure. The communication module is capable of establishing the first Wi-Fi hotspot, associating with the second Wi-Fi hotspot, and communicating over the mesh network. The ECD further comprises a processing module capable of processing environmental data received from the other device via the wireless communication infrastructure, and/or transmitting generated environmental data to the other device via the wireless communication infrastructure. The ECD may consist of an environment controller, a sensor, a controlled appliance, and a relay for wired devices.
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