Appliance interface apparatus and automated residence management

Details Appliance interface apparatus and automated residence management Appliance interface apparatus and automated residence management

1997-05-23

1998-01-06

Ruggiero, Joseph

Boots, shoes, and leggings

364132, 364492, G06F 1900

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057061912

ABSTRACT:
A method for bringing an appliance and/or an electrical or mechanical system of a residence into communication with another, or with a control device within the residence, or with an other communication source outside the residence, so as to establish a home automation system, or enlarge upon an existing automation system. An appliance interface module apparatus is also provided for facilitating communication between an appliance, and the automation system as a whole. The appliance interface module may be capable of controlling, upon command, the specific detailed operations of the appliance to which it is attached, and may, upon inquiry, transmit data which has been recorded, stored and/or calculated by the module.

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