公开(公告)号：US20100052939A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-04

申请号：US12475608

申请日：2009-06-01

Applicant: Po-Hsiang Liang

Inventor： Po-Hsiang Liang

IPC: G08C19/00 ,  H04M1/00

CPC classification number: G08C17/02 ,  G08C2201/51 ,  H04M1/72533 ,  H04M2250/12

Abstract: A lighting system capable of reducing electricity consumption includes a switch device, a mobile communication device and a control device. The mobile communication device includes a position detection module for detecting a position to generate a position data, a light sensing module for detecting luminance to generate a light sensing data, a wireless transmission module for wirelessly outputting data, and a first processing module for transmitting the position data and the light sensing data to the air via the wireless transmission module. The control device includes a wireless reception module for receiving the position data and the light sensing data, and a second processing module for outputting a control command to the switch device according to the position data and the light sensing data, to control a twinkle state of a related lighting device.

Abstract translation: 能够减少电力消耗的照明系统包括开关装置，移动通信装置和控制装置。 移动通信装置包括用于检测产生位置数据的位置的位置检测模块，用于检测亮度以产生光感测数据的光感测模块，用于无线地输出数据的无线传输模块，以及用于发送数据的第一处理模块 通过无线传输模块将位置数据和光感测数据传送给空气。 控制装置包括用于接收位置数据和光检测数据的无线接收模块，以及用于根据位置数据和光检测数据向开关装置输出控制命令的第二处理模块，以控制开关装置的闪烁状态 相关的照明设备。

公开(公告)号：US07639157B1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-29

申请号：US09647028

申请日：1999-03-24

Applicant: Kevin T. Whitley ,  Karl B. Warfel ,  Arthur M. Shand

Inventor： Kevin T. Whitley ,  Karl B. Warfel ,  Arthur M. Shand

IPC: G08C15/06

CPC classification number: H04W4/14 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C2201/41 ,  G08C2201/42 ,  G08C2201/51 ,  H04L12/2825 ,  H04M11/002 ,  H04W88/184

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for remotely monitoring and controlling via a wireless network various devices deployed in homes and businesses. The present invention allows for monitoring and control of various gateways distributed to remotely located facilities to be monitored and the devices coupled to those gateways to be controlled via a wireless communications network. Preferably, the network is a GSM network adapted to provide short messaging services or any type of wireless network adapted to operate a General Packet Radio System for delivering data over the network. Messages are packaged at each gateway for delivery via the network to a destination terminal, whether a fixed terminal or a mobile station. Likewise, customers may forward data and commands to a particular gateway either from a mobile station or by accessing a fixed terminal, such as through an Internet connection. Transporting messages or commands via the short messaging service of the GSM network or via the GPRS protocol avoids the prohibitive cost of setting up a call for each message and avoids the significant capital costs needed to set up a separate communication network for data delivery.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于通过无线网络远程监视和控制各种在家庭和企业中部署的设备的装置。 本发明允许监视和控制分布到要监视的远程位置的设备的各种网关，并且耦合到那些网关的设备将经由无线通信网络来控制。 优选地，网络是适于提供短消息服务的GSM网络或适于操作用于通过网络递送数据的通用分组无线电系统的任何类型的无线网络。 消息被封装在每个网关处，用于经由网络传送到目的地终端，无论是固定终端还是移动站。 类似地，客户可以将数据和命令从移动台转发到特定网关，或者通过诸如通过因特网连接访问固定终端。 通过GSM网络的短消息服务或通过GPRS协议传输消息或命令避免了为每条消息建立呼叫的禁止成本，并避免了建立用于数据传送的单独通信网络所需的大量资本成本。

公开(公告)号：US20090243840A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-01

申请号：US12477329

申请日：2009-06-03

Applicant: Thomas D. Petite ,  Richard M. Huff

Inventor： Thomas D. Petite ,  Richard M. Huff

IPC: G08B1/08

CPC classification number: H04L67/12 ,  G01D4/004 ,  G05B19/042 ,  G05B19/4185 ,  G05B2219/25198 ,  G05B2219/31162 ,  G07C5/008 ,  G08B25/007 ,  G08B25/009 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C2201/40 ,  G08C2201/42 ,  G08C2201/51 ,  H04L12/2825 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L69/08 ,  H04M11/04 ,  H04Q9/00 ,  H04Q2209/40 ,  H04Q2209/60 ,  H04W4/38 ,  Y02B90/242 ,  Y02B90/246 ,  Y02P90/04 ,  Y02P90/18 ,  Y04S20/322 ,  Y04S20/42

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are generally directed to a system for monitoring a variety of environmental and/or other conditions within a defined remotely located region. Such a system may be configured to monitor utility meters in a defined area. The system is implemented by using a plurality of wireless transmitters, wherein each wireless transmitter is integrated into a sensor adapted to monitor a particular data input. The system also includes a plurality of transceivers that are dispersed throughout the region at defined locations. The system uses a local gateway to translate and transfer information from the transmitters to a dedicated computer on a network. The dedicated computer, collects, compiles, and stores the data for retrieval upon client demand across the network. The computer further includes means for evaluating the received information and identifying an appropriate control signal, the system further including means for applying the control signal at a designated actuator. Other aspects, features, and embodiments are also claimed and described.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例通常涉及用于监视在定义的远程位置区域内的各种环境和/或其他条件的系统。 这样的系统可以被配置为监视在限定区域中的公用事业计量表。 该系统通过使用多个无线发射机来实现，其中每个无线发射机被集成到适于监测特定数据输入的传感器中。 该系统还包括在限定位置分散在整个区域的多个收发器。 系统使用本地网关将信息从发射机转换和传输到网络上的专用计算机。 专用计算机，通过网络收集，编译和存储数据以供客户需求检索。 计算机还包括用于评估接收到的信息并识别适当的控制信号的装置，该系统还包括用于在指定的致动器处施加控制信号的装置。 还要求和描述其它方面，特征和实施例。

公开(公告)号：US20090215534A1

公开(公告)日：2009-08-27

申请号：US12425405

申请日：2009-04-17

Applicant: Andrew David Wilson ,  James E. Allard ,  Michael F. Cohen ,  Steven Drucker ,  Yu-Ting Kuo

Inventor： Andrew David Wilson ,  James E. Allard ,  Michael F. Cohen ,  Steven Drucker ,  Yu-Ting Kuo

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G08C17/00 ,  G08C2201/30 ,  G08C2201/32 ,  G08C2201/51

Abstract: The claimed subject matter relates to an architecture that can facilitate rich interaction with and/or management of environmental components included in an environment. The architecture can exist in whole or in part in a housing that can resemble a wand or similar object. The architecture can utilize one or more sensor from a collection of sensors to determine an orientation or gesture in connection with the wand, and can further issue an instruction to update a state of an environmental component based upon the orientation. In addition, the architecture can include an advisor component to provide contextual and/or comprehensive guidance in an intuitive manner.

公开(公告)号：US20090189779A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-30

申请号：US12011362

申请日：2008-01-25

Applicant: Jiyong Gao

Inventor： Jiyong Gao

IPC: G08C17/00

CPC classification number: G08C17/00 ,  G08C2201/51

Abstract: A method of controlling a garage door of a garage may entail detecting an open condition of the garage door using a sensor within the garage, transmitting a garage door open signal from the sensor to a communication unit in the garage; transmitting an alert signal from the communication unit in the garage to a control module within a vehicle; determining a level of ambient light from an ambient light sensor; transmitting a signal from the ambient light sensor to the control module indicative of the level of ambient light; transmitting a door close signal from the control module to the transmitter in the vehicle; transmitting the door close signal from the transmitter in the vehicle to the communication unit in the garage; and closing the garage door with a motor upon the garage door actuation module receiving the close door signal.

Abstract translation: 控制车库的车库门的方法可能需要使用车库内的传感器检测车库门的打开状态，将车库门打开信号从传感器传送到车库内的通信单元; 将来自车库内的通信单元的警报信号发送到车辆内的控制模块; 确定来自环境光传感器的环境光的水平; 将来自环境光传感器的信号传送到指示环境光的水平的控制模块; 将来自控制模块的门关闭信号发送到车辆中的发射器; 将车门关闭信号从车辆中的发射器传送到车库中的通信单元; 并且在车库门致动模块接收到关闭门信号时用电机关闭车库门。

公开(公告)号：US20090128361A1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-21

申请号：US11970455

申请日：2008-01-07

Applicant: Noel Lee ,  Anthony Di Chiro ,  Demain Martin

Inventor： Noel Lee ,  Anthony Di Chiro ,  Demain Martin

IPC: G08C19/00

CPC classification number: H04Q9/00 ,  G08C2201/50 ,  G08C2201/51

Abstract: An apparatus, method and system for state or status sensing of devices for a remote control or remote controlled system. The devices status indicator system 101 comprises a hand held remote control device 109, device status indicator 104, 106, 107, and device 103, 111, 112. In the alternative, a smart control device 110 can be used with or without a hand held remote control device 109. When the device 103, 111, 112 is turned ON or OFF in the remote controlled system, the device status indicator 104, 106, 107 will send a signal 102, 105, 108 to the remote control device 109 and/or the smart control device 110. This signal 102, 105, 108 triggers information to be stored in the remote control device 109 and/or the smart control device 110 that indicates that the device 103, 111, 112 is in an ON or OFF state.

Abstract translation: 用于远程控制或远程控制系统的设备的状态或状态感测的装置，方法和系统。 设备状态指示器系统101包括手持式遥控设备109，设备状态指示器104,106,107和设备103,111,112。在替代方案中，智能控制设备110可以在有或没有手持式 远程控制装置109.当远程控制系统中的装置103,111,112被打开或关闭时，装置状态指示器104,106,107将向遥控装置109发送信号102,105,108和/ 或智能控制装置110.该信号102,105,108触发要存储在遥控装置109和/或智能控制装置110中的信息，其指示装置103,111,112处于打开或关闭状态 。

公开(公告)号：US20080316305A1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-25

申请号：US12201520

申请日：2008-08-29

Applicant: Jonathan G. Ritchie

Inventor： Jonathan G. Ritchie

IPC: H04N7/18

CPC classification number: G08C23/04 ,  G06F3/002 ,  G08C2201/50 ,  G08C2201/51 ,  G11B33/10 ,  H04N5/23216 ,  H04N21/47

Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods may operate to obtain an image of a consumer electronic device, the image comprising at least one visual indication of a first operating state of the consumer electronic device, and to transmit one or more commands to the consumer electronic device to change to a second operating state different from the first operating state, responsive to determining the first operating state by extracting information associated with the at least one visual indication from the image. The commands may be determined by accessing a database having control instructions associated with the consumer electronic device. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 设备，系统和方法可以操作以获得消费者电子设备的图像，该图像包括消费者电子设备的第一操作状态的至少一个可视指示，并且向消费者电子设备发送一个或多个命令到 响应于通过从图像提取与至少一个视觉指示相关联的信息来确定第一操作状态，改变到不同于第一操作状态的第二操作状态。 命令可以通过访问具有与消费者电子设备相关联的控制指令的数据库来确定。 公开了附加装置，系统和方法。

公开(公告)号：US20080272929A1

公开(公告)日：2008-11-06

申请号：US11910055

申请日：2006-03-06

Applicant: Hiroshi Nakamura

Inventor： Hiroshi Nakamura

IPC: G08C19/16

CPC classification number: H04B1/202 ,  G08C23/04 ,  G08C2201/50 ,  G08C2201/51 ,  H04B11/00 ,  Y02D70/00 ,  Y02D70/40 ,  Y02D70/48

Abstract: A low cost pointing device is desirable which is operable in low power consumption and is properly operable with respect to GUI of an AV appliance. In an AV appliance operating system containing a remote controller main body which is operable in an infrared communication with respect to an AV appliance equipped with a display unit 31, one pair of speakers 33, 35, and a control apparatus 39, there are provided: a pulse generating unit provided in the remote controller main body, for outputting an infrared pulse at predetermined timing; a ultrasonic wave outputting unit 63 provided in the control apparatus 39, for sequentially outputting ultrasonic waves having frequencies outside a human audio-frequency range from the one pair of speakers 33, 35, in response to an input of the infrared pulse; a response outputting unit 55 provided in the remote controller main body 41, for outputting an infrared response signal in response to a detection of the ultrasonic waves; and a calculating unit 65 provided in the control apparatus 39, for calculating a position of the remote controller main body based upon ultrasonic wave detection times at the respective speakers 33 and 35.

Abstract translation: 需要一种低成本的定点装置，其可在低功耗下操作，并且相对于AV设备的GUI可正常操作。 在包含遥控器主体的AV器具操作系统中，该遥控器主体可以相对于配备有显示单元31的AV设备进行红外通信操作，一对扬声器33,35和控制设备39提供： 设置在所述遥控器主体中的用于以预定定时输出红外脉冲的脉冲发生单元; 设置在控制装置39中的超声波输出单元63，用于响应于红外脉冲的输入，顺序地从一对扬声器33,35输出具有超出人类音频范围的频率的超声波; 设置在遥控器主体41中的响应输出单元55，用于响应于超声波的检测而输出红外线响应信号; 以及设置在控制装置39中的计算单元65，用于基于相应扬声器33和35处的超声波检测时间来计算遥控器主体的位置。

公开(公告)号：US20080181172A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-31

申请号：US11679961

申请日：2007-02-28

Applicant: Anders Angelhag ,  William O. Camp

Inventor： Anders Angelhag ,  William O. Camp

IPC: H04Q7/00 ,  H04B7/00

CPC classification number: G08C17/02 ,  G01S5/14 ,  G08C2201/41 ,  G08C2201/51 ,  G08C2201/91 ,  G08C2201/93

Abstract: A system, methods, devices and computer program products for controlling the operation of at least one electronic appliance, e.g. a TV, a music system, a lighting system, a kitchen appliance or an alarm system, located within a local area. The system has a mobile terminal located within the local area, the mobile terminal being configured to transmit a short-range radio signal to one or more short-range devices located within the local area. Each short-range device of the plurality of short-range devices located within the local area is configured to receive a short-range radio signal from the mobile terminal, perform a signal measurement of signal delay, signal strength, or both signal delay and signal strength of said short-range radio signal received from the mobile terminal, and transmit information about said measurement to an electronic apparatus. The electronic apparatus is configured to subsequently receive this information about the signal measurements from the plurality of short-range devices. In response thereto, the electronic apparatus is operable to determine the location of the mobile terminal, and control the operation of the at least one electronic appliance in dependence of the determined location of the mobile terminal.

Abstract translation: 用于控制至少一个电子设备的操作的系统，方法，设备和计算机程序产品，例如。 一个位于当地的电视，音乐系统，照明系统，厨房用具或报警系统。 该系统具有位于本地区域内的移动终端，移动终端被配置为向位于本地区域内的一个或多个短距离设备发送短距离无线电信号。 位于局部区域内的多个短距离设备的每个短距离设备被配置为从移动终端接收短距离无线电信号，执行信号延迟，信号强度或信号延迟和信号两者的信号测量 从移动终端接收的所述短距离无线电信号的强度，并将关于所述测量的信息发送到电子设备。 电子设备被配置为随后从多个短距离设备接收关于信号测量的信息。 响应于此，电子设备可操作以确定移动终端的位置，并且根据确定的移动终端的位置来控制至少一个电子设备的操作。

公开(公告)号：US07394451B1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-01

申请号：US10934332

申请日：2004-09-03

Applicant: Daniel Patten ,  Scott S. Chandler ,  Paul T. Clegg ,  John McDaniel

Inventor： Daniel Patten ,  Scott S. Chandler ,  Paul T. Clegg ,  John McDaniel

IPC: G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G09G3/3406 ,  G06F1/3203 ,  G06F1/3231 ,  G06F1/3265 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C2201/30 ,  G08C2201/32 ,  G08C2201/51 ,  G09G2320/0261 ,  G09G2330/021 ,  Y02D10/153 ,  Y02D10/173 ,  Y10S345/905

Abstract: An apparatus for interfacing with a control system, and in particular a home automation system. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises an integrated LCD touch screen and motion sensor. The motion sensor is used to illuminate a backlight to the touch screen when a person approaches the apparatus. The sensitivity of the motion sensor may be adjusted through a graphical user interface displayed on the touch screen. In addition, the backlighting may be adjusted so that the illumination is at a specific level with the screen is on, i.e., when the motion sensor has been tripped, and a specific level when the screen is off. The apparatus may further comprise an IR receiver for receiving commands via a remote. In addition, the apparatus may be powered from a local bus or an external power supply. The apparatus may comprise a communications port for receiving customized pages from a computer.

Abstract translation: 一种用于与控制系统，特别是家庭自动化系统进行接口的设备。 在一个实施例中，该装置包括集成LCD触摸屏和运动传感器。 当人接近设备时，运动传感器用于照亮触摸屏的背光。 可以通过显示在触摸屏上的图形用户界面来调整运动传感器的灵敏度。 此外，可以调整背光，使得当屏幕打开时，即当运动传感器被跳闸时，照明处于特定水平，并且当屏幕关闭时，照明处于特定水平。 该装置还可以包括用于经由远程接收命令的IR接收器。 此外，该设备可以由本地总线或外部电源供电。 该装置可以包括用于从计算机接收定制页面的通信端口。