SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADAPTIVELY CONTROLLING A NETWORK OF DISTRIBUTED DEVICES

    公开(公告)号:CA2573017A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-02-23

    申请号:CA2573017

    申请日:2005-07-14

    Applicant: HUNTER DOUGLAS

    Abstract: The present invention provide apparatus, systems and/or methods for use in controlling a distributed network of main powered devices and battery powered devices. The devices control the operation of one or more appliances. In one embodiment, an adaptive network comprises a main powered device, a battery powered device and a network control device. The network uses a wireless network protocol that includes at least one of a group, network, unit, group flag, mood and/or mask identifier. The network may include a data storage device having a data structure comprising a listing of at least one battery powered device with which the main powered device can communicate on the network, and/or a connectivity rating and ranking of networked devices. The network may also include: a network traffic manager, a routing and a controller identifier.

    104.
    发明专利
    未知

    公开(公告)号:DE69714376D1

    公开(公告)日:2002-09-05

    申请号:DE69714376

    申请日:1997-08-28

    Abstract: A wireless battery-operated window covering assembly is disclosed. The window covering has a head rail in which all the components are housed. These include a battery pack, an interface module including an IR receiver and a manual switch, a processor board including control circuitry, motor, drive gear, and a rotatably mounted reel on which lift cords wind and unwind a collapsible shade. The circuitry allows for dual-mode IR receiver operation and a multi-sensor polling scheme, both of which are configured to prolong battery life. Included among these sensors is a lift cord detector which gauges shade status to control the raising and lowering of the shade, and a rotation sensor which, in conjunction with internal registers and counters keeps track of travel limits and shade position.

    Electrically powered window covering assembly

    公开(公告)号:AU727009B2

    公开(公告)日:2000-11-30

    申请号:AU3686897

    申请日:1997-09-05

    Abstract: A wireless battery-operated window covering assembly is disclosed. The window covering has a head rail in which all the components are housed. These include a battery pack, an interface module including an IR receiver and a manual switch, a processor board including control circuitry, motor, drive gear, and a rotatably mounted reel on which lift cords wind and unwind a collapsible shade. The circuitry allows for dual-mode IR receiver operation and a multi-sensor polling scheme, both of which are configured to prolong battery life. Included among these sensors is a lift cord detector which gauges shade status to control the raising and lowering of the shade, and a rotation sensor which, in conjunction with internal registers and counters keeps track of travel limits and shade position.

    A CONNECTOR FOR CONNECTING PULL CORDS

    公开(公告)号:CA2178181C

    公开(公告)日:1999-06-01

    申请号:CA2178181

    申请日:1996-06-04

    Applicant: HUNTER DOUGLAS

    Abstract: A connector for connecting a plurality of pull cords to a knob or tassel. A wedge cleat releasably engages the pull cords and releasably connects the same to a tassel. A surplus cord core integral with and depending from the cleat receives and retains surplus cord wound thereon. A tassel plate integral with the core mounts a tasselled manipulating cord. A decorative and protective cover encloses the wedge cleat, surplus cord core and cord, and tassel plate.

    Connector for Connecting Pull Cords
    107.
    发明专利

    公开(公告)号:CA2178181A1

    公开(公告)日:1996-12-07

    申请号:CA2178181

    申请日:1996-06-04

    Applicant: HUNTER DOUGLAS

    Abstract: A connector for connecting a plurality of pull cords (24) to a knob or tassel. A wedge cleat (34) releasably engages the pull cords and releasably connects the same to a tassel. A surplus cord core (37) integral with and depending from the cleat receives and retains surplus cord wound thereon. A tassel plate (46) integral with the core mounts a tasselled manipulating cord (21). A decorative and protective cover (51) encloses the wedge cleat, surplus cord core and cord, and tassel plate.

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