Autonomous limited network realization and commissioning

Details Autonomous limited network realization and commissioning Autonomous limited network realization and commissioning

2007-06-19

2011-11-22

Bugg, George (Department: 2612)

Communications: electrical

Systems

Network signaling

C340S286010, C340S004210, C340S005200, C340S005210, C370S254000, C370S258000, C455S041200

Reexamination Certificate

active

08063750

ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods for forming a local network (150) include determining which controllable (120) and controlling (170, 180) devices are located within a local area (110). A controller (130) is configured to communicate with the controllable and controlling devices and to include local devices to the local network (150) associated with the local area, while preventing remaining devices from being associated with the local network. The controller may be further configured to automatically reconfigure itself and/or the local controlling device(s) to properly be commissioned to control the local controllable device(s), such as based on the number and/or type of the local controlling devices allowed to join the local network. The controller distinguishes and determines the local controllable and controlling devices by RF signals, IR signals and/or sonar signals, such as based on time of flight and received signal strength of the RF signals.

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