公开(公告)号：US20050043059A1

公开(公告)日：2005-02-24

申请号：US10955881

申请日：2004-09-30

Applicant: Thomas Petite ,  Richard Huff

Inventor： Thomas Petite ,  Richard Huff

IPC: G01D4/00 ,  G01R22/00 ,  G08C17/02 ,  H02J13/00 ,  H04B17/00 ,  H04L12/26 ,  H04L12/56 ,  H04Q9/00 ,  H04B1/38

CPC classification number: H04Q9/00 ,  G01D4/004 ,  G01R22/00 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C2201/40 ,  G08C2201/42 ,  G08C2201/51 ,  H02J13/0075 ,  H04L43/00 ,  H04L43/10 ,  H04Q2209/40 ,  H04Q2209/60 ,  H04W8/205 ,  Y02B70/3241 ,  Y02B90/242 ,  Y02B90/245 ,  Y02B90/246 ,  Y02E60/74 ,  Y04S10/30 ,  Y04S20/227 ,  Y04S20/322 ,  Y04S20/40 ,  Y04S20/42 ,  Y04S40/168

Abstract: A system for providing remote monitoring of electricity consumption is provided. Briefly described, in one embodiment the system may comprise a plurality of electric meters, a plurality of communication devices having a unique address and defining a wireless communication network, and a site controller. Each of the plurality of electric meters may be configured to measure the electricity consumption of a load attached to the electric meter. Each of the plurality of communication devices may be associated with one of the plurality of electric meters and configured to receive data related to the electricity consumption of the electric meter data and generate a transmit message using a predefined communication protocol being implemented by the wireless communication network. The transmit message may comprise the unique identifier and the data related to the electricity consumption of the electric meter. The site controller may be configured for communication with the wireless communication network and configured to receive the transmit message from one of the plurality of communication devices, identify the electric meter associated with the transmit message, and provide information related to the transmit message to a wide area network for delivery to a host computer.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于远程监控电力消耗的系统。 简要描述，在一个实施例中，系统可以包括多个电表，具有唯一地址并定义无线通信网络的多个通信设备和站点控制器。 多个电表中的每一个可以被配置为测量附接到电表的负载的电力消耗。 多个通信设备中的每一个可以与多个电表中的一个相关联，并且被配置为接收与电表数据的电力消耗相关的数据，并使用由无线通信网络实现的预定义通信协议来生成发送消息 。 发送消息可以包括唯一标识符和与电表的电力消耗相关的数据。 站点控制器可以被配置为与无线通信网络通信并且被配置为从多个通信设备之一接收发送消息，识别与发送消息相关联的电表，并将与发送消息相关的信息提供给广泛 区域网络传送到主机。

公开(公告)号：US20040203950A1

公开(公告)日：2004-10-14

申请号：US10309300

申请日：2002-12-04

Applicant: LITE-ON TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

Inventor： James Chen

IPC: H04B005/00 ,  H04Q007/20 ,  H04M001/00 ,  H04B001/38

CPC classification number: H04M1/72533 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C2201/40 ,  G08C2201/42 ,  G08C2201/50 ,  G08C2201/93 ,  H04B1/202 ,  H04M1/72547 ,  H04W84/18

Abstract: A far end remote control method and system by a short message and Bluetooth function operation are used to control output/input devices at a far end. The system mainly comprises a cellular phone, controlling device and controlled devices. Here, the method comprises the following steps: first, a cellular phone transmits a short message control command to a controlling device through a cellular phone network; the controlling device searches a controlled device appointed in the command; the controlling device builds a Bluetooth Serial Port Profile connection with the controlled device after the appointed controlled device is found; the controlling device transmits the short message control command to the controlled device through the connection; the controlled device controls an output or input device after receiving the command; the controlled device transmits an execution result back to the controlling device; the controlling device reports the execution result back to the cellular phone by a short message; the controlling device disconnects the connection with the controlled device and waits for a next control command after the report is completed. Thereby, the control range can be expanded to the all places in the world that the cellular phone is applicable. And, the controlled device can built a temporary network with the controlling device, the structure will not be changed even if the number of the controlled devices is increased or decreased.

Abstract translation: 通过短消息和蓝牙功能操作的远端遥控方法和系统用于远程控制输出/输入设备。 该系统主要包括蜂窝电话，控制设备和受控设备。 这里，该方法包括以下步骤：首先，蜂窝电话通过蜂窝电话网络向控制装置发送短消息控制命令; 控制装置搜索命令中指定的受控装置; 控制设备在找到指定的受控设备后与受控设备建立蓝牙串行端口配置文件连接; 控制装置通过连接将短消息控制命令发送到受控装置; 受控设备在接收到命令后控制输出或输入设备; 受控设备将执行结果发送回控制设备; 控制装置通过短消息将执行结果报告回蜂窝电话; 控制设备断开与受控设备的连接，并在报告完成后等待下一个控制命令。 因此，可以将控制范围扩展到蜂窝电话适用的世界上所有地方。 并且，受控设备可以利用控制设备建立临时网络，即使受控设备的数量增加或减少，结构也不会改变。

公开(公告)号：US20040189485A1

公开(公告)日：2004-09-30

申请号：US10402287

申请日：2003-03-28

Inventor： Cheng-Si Wang

IPC: H04Q001/00

CPC classification number: G08C17/02 ,  G08C23/04 ,  G08C2201/40

Abstract: An anti-interference relay device has a receiving module and a transmitting module. The receiving module modulates a received IR signal from a remote controller and an identification (ID) code of the receiving module to an RF signal and then broadcasts the RF signal. When the RF signal is demodulated by the transmitting module, the demodulated ID code is compared with a preset ID code. If the two ID codes are matched, the demodulated IR signal is allowed to output to control an appliance, otherwise the IR signal is ignored.

Abstract translation: 抗干扰中继装置具有接收模块和发送模块。 接收模块将来自遥控器的接收的IR信号和接收模块的识别（ID）码调制为RF信号，然后广播RF信号。 当RF信号被发送模块解调时，将解调的ID码与预设的ID码进行比较。 如果两个ID码匹配，则解调的IR信号被允许输出以控制设备，否则IR信号被忽略。

公开(公告)号：US20040155809A1

公开(公告)日：2004-08-12

申请号：US10662857

申请日：2003-09-15

Inventor： Mark Kenneth Eyer

IPC: G08C019/00 ,  H04L017/02 ,  G08C019/12

CPC classification number: G08C23/04 ,  G08C2201/40

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a method and apparatus for communication of infrared pulse sequences, typically emitted by remote control units associated with audio/video equipment, across a wired or wireless home network. One embodiment of the invention allows one audio/video device to receive a data code sequence from a remote control unit programmed to communicate with another audio/video device and pass on to other audio/video device messages/commands to control the second audio/video device.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例包括用于通过有线或无线家庭网络通信红外脉冲序列的方法和装置，其通常由与音频/视频设备相关联的遥控单元发射。 本发明的一个实施例允许一个音频/视频设备从被编程为与另一个音频/视频设备通信的远程控制单元接收数据代码序列，并传递到其他音频/视频设备消息/命令以控制第二音频/视频 设备。

公开(公告)号：US06724339B2

公开(公告)日：2004-04-20

申请号：US09808708

申请日：2001-03-14

Applicant: James N. Conway ,  Patrick H. Hayes

Inventor： James N. Conway ,  Patrick H. Hayes

IPC: G08C1912

CPC classification number: G08C23/04 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C2201/20 ,  G08C2201/33 ,  G08C2201/40

Abstract: A hand-held remote control which can be configured to communicate command codes to one or more home appliances of different makes, models, and manufacturers and a relay unit that can communicate with the remote control. The relay unit has a button that corresponds to a key on the remote control. When the button on the relay unit is activated, the relay unit signals the remote control. In response to the receipt of the signal indicating activation of the button or in response to activation of the key on the remote control, the remote control communicates to one or more of the home appliances those command codes that have been mapped to the key. Command codes are communicated to the home appliances using native communication protocols.

Abstract translation: 一种手持式遥控器，其可以被配置为将命令代码传送到不同制造商，型号和制造商的一个或多个家用电器以及可以与遥控器通信的中继单元。 中继单元具有与遥控器上的键对应的按钮。 当继电器单元上的按钮被激活时，继电器单元向遥控器发出信号。 响应于接收到指示激活按钮的信号或响应于遥控器上的键的激活，遥控器向一个或多个家用电器通信已经映射到该键的那些命令代码。 使用本地通信协议将命令代码传送到家用电器。

公开(公告)号：US20030233660A1

公开(公告)日：2003-12-18

申请号：US10175466

申请日：2002-06-18

Applicant: BellSouth Intellectual Property Corporation

Inventor： John B. Slemmer ,  Stefan Olsson ,  Barrett Kreiner ,  Andre Jarboe ,  Kevin Kleinfelter

IPC: H04N007/18 ,  H04L012/28 ,  H04L012/56

CPC classification number: H04L12/2827 ,  G08C2201/40 ,  G08C2201/50 ,  G08C2201/51 ,  H04L12/2803 ,  H04L2012/2841 ,  H04L2012/2845 ,  H04L2012/2849 ,  H04L2012/285 ,  H04N7/18 ,  H04W84/18

Abstract: Devices and methods are disclosed for establishing device interaction among electronic devices of an environment. The device has a transmitter, receiver, memory storing interaction rules and a processor for implementing the interaction rules in association with the transmitter, receiver, and other devices of the environment. The device also includes components for performing the device specific functions and a state sensor for determining the logical or physical state of the device. The methods involve detecting a change of state at a device and then communicating in accordance with the interaction rules thereafter. The communication may involve broadcasting change of state messages to the environment, directing change of state messages to specific devices, and directing requests and/or directing replies to requests. Through device interaction, changes of state may automatically occur at one device in response to a change of state at another in order to reduce the burden on the user.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于在环境的电子设备之间建立设备交互的设备和方法。 该设备具有发送器，接收器，存储交互规则的存储器和用于实现与环境的发射器，接收器和其它设备相关联的交互规则的处理器。 该设备还包括用于执行设备特定功能的组件和用于确定设备的逻辑或物理状态的状态传感器。 这些方法涉及检测设备状态的改变，然后根据之后的交互规则进行通信。 该通信可以涉及将状态消息的改变广播到环境，将状态消息的改变指向特定设备，以及指示请求和/或指示对请求的回复。 通过设备交互，响应于在另一个设备上的状态改变，在一个设备处可能自动发生状态改变，以减轻用户的负担。

公开(公告)号：US20030189480A1

公开(公告)日：2003-10-09

申请号：US10115232

申请日：2002-04-04

Inventor： Laurence Hamid

IPC: H04Q001/00 ,  G05B019/00

CPC classification number: G08C17/00 ,  G07C9/00182 ,  G07C9/00563 ,  G07C2009/00261 ,  G08C2201/40 ,  G08C2201/61

Abstract: In a remote keyless system, a fob is disclosed, which provides the user with selective control of elements in a property in concert with a controller at the property, while the fob is nearby the property. In one example the fob is a wireless portable terminal, which accepts a biometric information having been presented by a user. A transducer generates a digital data based on the biometric information. A data store receives and stores the digital data generated by the transducer. A transmitter is responsive to the digital data having been stored in the data store for broadcasting a signal, at a predetermined frequency and modulated by the stored digital data for reception by the controller, after an interval of time corresponding to a time for the user carrying the wireless portable terminal to have traveled a distance, such that the user may present a predetermined biometric characteristic at a convenient place and time prior to the time of a consequent effect thereof at said property.

Abstract translation: 在远程无钥匙系统中，公开了一种Fob，其提供给用户在属性上与控制器一致地选择性地控制属性中的元素，而Fob在附近。 在一个示例中，小物件是无线便携式终端，其接受用户呈现的生物特征信息。 换能器基于生物特征信息生成数字数据。 数据存储器接收并存储由换能器产生的数字数据。 发射机响应已经存储在数据存储器中的数字数据，以预定频率广播信号，并且由所存储的数字数据调制，以便在与用户携带的时间相对应的时间间隔之后由控制器接收 无线便携式终端已经行进一段距离，使得用户可以在其在所述属性的其后果的时间之前的方便的地点和时间呈现预定的生物特征。

公开(公告)号：US20020130803A1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-19

申请号：US09808708

申请日：2001-03-14

Inventor： James N. Conway ,  Patrick H. Hayes

IPC: H04L017/02 ,  G08C019/12

CPC classification number: G08C23/04 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C2201/20 ,  G08C2201/33 ,  G08C2201/40

Abstract: A hand-held remote control which can be configured to communicate command codes to one or more home appliances of different makes, models, and manufacturers and a relay unit that can communicate with the remote control. The relay unit has a button that corresponds to a key on the remote control. When the button on the relay unit is activated, the relay unit signals the remote control. In response to the receipt of the signal indicating activation of the button or in response to activation of the key on the remote control, the remote control communicates to one or more of the home appliances those command codes that have been mapped to the key. Command codes are communicated to the home appliances using native communication protocols.

Abstract translation: 一种手持式遥控器，其可以被配置为将命令代码传送到不同制造商，型号和制造商的一个或多个家用电器以及可以与遥控器通信的中继单元。 中继单元具有与遥控器上的键对应的按钮。 当继电器单元上的按钮被激活时，继电器单元向遥控器发出信号。 响应于接收到指示激活按钮的信号或响应于遥控器上的键的激活，遥控器向一个或多个家用电器通信已经映射到该键的那些命令代码。 使用本地通信协议将命令代码传送到家用电器。

公开(公告)号：US06333698B1

公开(公告)日：2001-12-25

申请号：US09188978

申请日：1998-11-10

Applicant: Timothy S. Roddy

Inventor： Timothy S. Roddy

IPC: G08C1900

CPC classification number: B60R25/24 ,  G07C9/00182 ,  G07C9/00944 ,  G07C2009/00793 ,  G07C2209/61 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C19/28 ,  G08C2201/40 ,  G08C2201/94

Abstract: A trainable transmitter includes code generation circuitry and a socket for receiving a plug-in module including circuitry for generating an RF signal. By selecting the appropriate plug-in module, the user can expand the frequency transmission range of the transmitter beyond that which may be pre-installed on the transmitter.

Abstract translation: 可训练的发射机包括代码生成电路和用于接收包括用于产生RF信号的电路的插件模块的插座。 通过选择适当的插件模块，用户可以将发射机的频率传输范围扩展到可以预先安装在发射机上的频率范围。

公开(公告)号：US5982103A

公开(公告)日：1999-11-09

申请号：US13125

申请日：1998-01-26

Applicant: Donald R. Mosebrook ,  Richard C. Compton ,  Joel S. Spira

Inventor： Donald R. Mosebrook ,  Richard C. Compton ,  Joel S. Spira

IPC: H01Q1/00 ,  H01Q1/22 ,  H01Q1/38 ,  H01Q9/40 ,  H01Q13/10 ,  H02J13/00 ,  H04B1/38 ,  H01Q1/24

CPC classification number: H05B37/0272 ,  G08C17/02 ,  H01Q1/007 ,  H01Q1/22 ,  H01Q1/38 ,  H01Q13/106 ,  H01Q9/40 ,  H04B1/3816 ,  G08C2201/40

Abstract: A radio frequency antenna for use with a wall mounted transmitter and/or receiver for receiving and/or transmitting signals adapted to control a control device and/or indicate status of the control device. The antenna includes an insulating substrate sized to fit within an area defined by a faceplate sized to cover an outwardly facing opening of an electrical wallbox. Conductors are disposed on both sides of the substrate forming a capacitive component. At least one of the conductors is adapted to radiate radio frequency energy into the environment. The one conductor is electrically coupled to the other conductor, and the one conductor has a pattern such that the conductor is absent in areas so as to provide the antenna with an inductive component. The at least one conductor further provides a connection to the transmitter and/or receiver. The antenna provides an antenna near-field which is substantially at the edges of the substrate and which provides insubstantial electromagnetic field coupling to an electronic circuit disposed adjacent the antenna connected to the antenna and further provides a radiated field substantially isotropic in the antenna far-field.

Abstract translation: 一种用于壁挂式发射机和/或接收机的射频天线，用于接收和/或传送适于控制控制设备和/或指示控制设备状态的信号。 该天线包括绝缘基板，该绝缘基板的尺寸适合于由面板限定的区域中，该面板的尺寸适于覆盖电壁箱的面向外的开口。 导电体设置在形成电容性部件的基板的两侧。 导体中的至少一个适于将射频能量辐射到环境中。 一个导体电耦合到另一导体，并且一个导体具有图案，使得导体在区域中不存在，以便为天线提供感应部件。 至少一个导体还提供到发射器和/或接收器的连接。 天线提供天线近场，其基本上位于基板的边缘处，并且提供与邻近天线相邻设置的电子电路的非实质电磁场耦合，并且还在天线远场中提供基本上各向同性的辐射场 。