Occupancy sensor network

Details Occupancy sensor network Occupancy sensor network

2006-02-06

2009-02-03

Previl, Daniel (Department: 2612)

Communications: electrical

Condition responsive indicating system

Specific condition

C340S933000, C340S992000, C340S943000, C701S001000, C701S117000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07486193

ABSTRACT:
An occupancy sensor includes an acoustic transmitter and an acoustic receiver each operably coupled to a controller. The sensor further includes a communication interface operably coupled to the controller and capable of transmitting and receiving communication signals to and from a communication network through the communication interface. The sensor also includes memory for storing operation aspects, such as a network address associated with the sensor, information representative of data corresponding to the defined region monitored by the sensor, an office plan location for the sensor, and an operating schedule for the sensor. One or more operational aspects of the occupancy sensor may be adjusted through the use of a remote control or a local control at the sensor. The occupancy sensor processes acoustic and/or infrared signals to determine the presence or absence of an occupant within a defined region.

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