Method and system for an instant messenger home automation...

Details Method and system for an instant messenger home automation... Method and system for an instant messenger home automation...

2007-12-18

2007-12-18

Vu, Huy D. (Department: 2616)

Multiplex communications

Pathfinding or routing

Switching a message which includes an address header

C709S217000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10040699

ABSTRACT:
A method for interfacing with a home automation system using a router. The router receives control signals from an instant messenger application via a communications network. The communications network can be the Internet. The router then transmits the control signal to at least one appliance to control the appliance in accordance with the control signal. A reply to the control signal can be received from the appliance and the reply can be transmitted to the instant messenger application regarding a status of the appliance. The control signals can be transmitted among the appliances in accordance with a standardized home automation interface. The router can be configured to interface with a plurality of appliances via a home automation system interface unit. The router can also be configured to log onto an instant messenger server and function as an instant messenger client to receive control signals from a user.

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U.S. Appl. No. 60/342,705.

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