Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput – Computer-to-computer data modifying
Reexamination Certificate
2010-03-23
2011-12-27
Hwang, Joon H (Department: 2447)
Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput
Computer-to-computer data modifying
C700S019000, C700S020000, C340S012320, C370S464000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08086757
ABSTRACT:
A solution for home automation management includes, at a network device configured to support multiple home automation technologies, receiving a message from a first home automation control device (HACD) managed by the network device, towards a second HACD managed by the network device. The network device translates the message to a form recognizable by the second HACD, and then sends the translated message towards the second HACD in accordance with home automation technology supported by the second HACD. According to one aspect, the solution may be extended to a network of multiple network devices configured to support multiple home automation technologies.
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Hwang Joon H
Lee, IV Thomas
Nixon & Peabody LLP
Schaub John P.
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