Data processing: generic control systems or specific application – Generic control system – apparatus or process – Digital positioning
Reexamination Certificate
2006-11-14
2006-11-14
Barnes, Crystal J. (Department: 2121)
Data processing: generic control systems or specific application
Generic control system, apparatus or process
Digital positioning
C700S009000, C700S017000, C700S019000, C700S020000, C340S003100, C340S539140
Reexamination Certificate
active
07136709
ABSTRACT:
A home control and automation system and method. The system generally includes one or more wireless remote controls, a plurality of appliances (including network enabled appliances and traditional legacy appliances in the exemplary system), associated control centric devices, and associated content centric devices. Various methods for control and operation of appliances in the networked home control and automation environment are disclosed. Specifically, methods are disclosed which enable advanced home control features such as location based control setup and operation, network enabled legacy appliances and system integration, save and recall capabilities for appliance and media states, generic command based appliance controls, dynamic/complex macro command generation, and Internet based control capabilities from remote locations are disclosed in conjunction with the system of the current invention.
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Arling Paul D.
Black Jeremy
Chambers Christopher
Dresti Mauro
Hayes Patrick H.
Barnes Crystal J.
Jarosik Gary R.
Universal Electronics Inc.
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