公开(公告)号：US08027752B2

公开(公告)日：2011-09-27

申请号：US11933078

申请日：2007-10-31

Applicant: Rodrigo C. Castaldo ,  Matthew P. Ebrom ,  Wallace J. Elston ,  Gale R. Horst ,  Randy L. Jeffery ,  Anthony E. Jenkins ,  Richard A. McCoy ,  Christopher S. Moes ,  Matthew J. Nibbelink ,  Andre O. Pires ,  Randy A. Voss ,  Andrew D. Whipple

Inventor： Rodrigo C. Castaldo ,  Matthew P. Ebrom ,  Wallace J. Elston ,  Gale R. Horst ,  Randy L. Jeffery ,  Anthony E. Jenkins ,  Richard A. McCoy ,  Christopher S. Moes ,  Matthew J. Nibbelink ,  Andre O. Pires ,  Randy A. Voss ,  Andrew D. Whipple

IPC: G05B11/01

CPC classification number: G06F11/3495 ,  G06F9/54 ,  H04L12/2803 ,  H04L12/282 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04L69/26 ,  H04L2012/285 ,  H05B6/688 ,  Y02B40/143

Abstract: A network includes a smart coupler having a processor, a memory with software, and a power source to energize the processor and the memory, and an appliance configured to perform an operation on a physical article. The appliance is one that consumes at least some of a resource in performing the operation. The network also includes a source of information about the resource. The smart coupler is in communication with the appliance and the source, and the processor and memory operate to request a change to the operation of the appliance in response to a resource parameter or a request communicated by the source.

Abstract translation: 网络包括具有处理器，具有软件的存储器和用于激励处理器和存储器的电源的智能耦合器，以及被配置为对物理物品执行操作的设备。 该设备是在执行操作时至少消耗一些资源的设备。 该网络还包括有关该资源的信息源。 智能耦合器与设备和源通信，并且处理器和存储器操作以响应于资源参数或由源传送的请求来请求对设备的操作的改变。

公开(公告)号：US07921429B2

公开(公告)日：2011-04-05

申请号：US11571452

申请日：2006-12-29

Applicant: Richard A. McCoy ,  Joshua P. Carroll ,  Matthew P. Ebrom ,  Daniel M. Putnam ,  David J. Kmet ,  Andrew D. Whipple ,  Patrick J. Glotzbach

Inventor： Richard A. McCoy ,  Joshua P. Carroll ,  Matthew P. Ebrom ,  Daniel M. Putnam ,  David J. Kmet ,  Andrew D. Whipple ,  Patrick J. Glotzbach

IPC: G06F9/44 ,  G05B9/02 ,  G06F15/16

CPC classification number: G06F9/542 ,  G06F2209/544 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04L69/26

Abstract: A data acquisition method comprising looking into a memory heap of event structures having condition parameters of at least one of memory pointers, event operators, and arguments; identifying event conditions that evaluate as true by evaluating the condition parameters for the even structures; and generating a notification message when a true condition is found.

Abstract translation: 一种数据采集方法，包括查看具有存储器指针，事件操作符和参数中的至少一个的条件参数的事件结构的存储器堆; 通过评估偶数结构的条件参数来识别评估为真的事件条件; 并且当发现真实条件时生成通知消息。

公开(公告)号：US07813831B2

公开(公告)日：2010-10-12

申请号：US11571454

申请日：2006-12-29

Applicant: Richard A. McCoy ,  Matthew P. Ebrom ,  Mark E. Glotzbach ,  Andrew D. Whipple ,  Patrick J. Glotzbach

Inventor： Richard A. McCoy ,  Matthew P. Ebrom ,  Mark E. Glotzbach ,  Andrew D. Whipple ,  Patrick J. Glotzbach

IPC: G06F15/177 ,  B29C39/00 ,  G06F13/24 ,  G06F9/00

CPC classification number: G06F9/545 ,  H04L12/282 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04L67/125 ,  H04L69/26 ,  H04L69/32 ,  H04L2012/285

Abstract: In one embodiment, a system for controlling a plurality of devices having at least two operating modes comprises a first software operating layer configured to control the operation of at least one of the devices in a first operational mode and a second software operating layer configured to control the operation of at least one of the devices in a second operational mode. In another embodiment, a control system for controlling a plurality of devices connected by a communications network comprises a user interface configured to receive the selection of a cycle of operation; a first system element isolated from the network and configured to implement the selected cycle of operation to define a first control state; and a second system element exposed to the network and configured to implement the selected cycle of operation to define a second control state.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，用于控制具有至少两个操作模式的多个设备的系统包括被配置为在第一操作模式中控制至少一个设备的操作的第一软件操作层和被配置为控制的第二软件操作层 在第二操作模式中至少一个设备的操作。 在另一个实施例中，用于控制由通信网络连接的多个设备的控制系统包括被配置为接收操作周期的选择的用户界面; 与网络隔离并被配置为实现所选择的操作周期以定义第一控制状态的第一系统元件; 以及第二系统元件，其暴露于所述网络并被配置为实现所选择的操作周期以限定第二控制状态。

公开(公告)号：US20080140862A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-12

申请号：US11926389

申请日：2007-10-29

Applicant: Wallace J. Elston ,  Layne E. Heilman ,  Gale R. Horst ,  Anthony E. Jenkins ,  Greg S. Lieto ,  Richard A. McCoy ,  Matthew J. Nibbelink ,  Randy A. Voss ,  Andrew D. Whipple

Inventor： Wallace J. Elston ,  Layne E. Heilman ,  Gale R. Horst ,  Anthony E. Jenkins ,  Greg S. Lieto ,  Richard A. McCoy ,  Matthew J. Nibbelink ,  Randy A. Voss ,  Andrew D. Whipple

IPC: G06F1/12 ,  G06F1/00 ,  G06F15/16

CPC classification number: H04L12/2814 ,  A47L15/0063 ,  D06F33/02 ,  D06F39/005 ,  G04G7/02 ,  G04R20/26 ,  G06F9/54 ,  G06F11/3495 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  H04L12/2803 ,  H04L12/2807 ,  H04L12/2818 ,  H04L12/282 ,  H04L12/2823 ,  H04L12/2825 ,  H04L12/2827 ,  H04L12/2832 ,  H04L63/105 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04L69/26 ,  H04L2012/285 ,  H05B6/688 ,  Y02B40/143 ,  Y02D10/34

Abstract: An appliance network has a networked appliance and a clock accessory in communication with one another. Optionally, the clock accessory can have or more functionalities, such as time synchronization, appliance control, amplification, wireless access point, and protocol bridging.

Abstract translation: 设备网络具有彼此通信的联网设备和时钟附件。 可选地，时钟附件可以具有或更多的功能，诸如时间同步，设备控制，放大，无线接入点和协议桥接。

公开(公告)号：US20080127325A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-29

申请号：US11930827

申请日：2007-10-31

Applicant: Matthew P. Ebrom ,  Mark E. Glotzbach ,  Patrick Glotzbach ,  Richard A. McCoy ,  Daniel M. Putnam ,  Andrew D. Whipple

Inventor： Matthew P. Ebrom ,  Mark E. Glotzbach ,  Patrick Glotzbach ,  Richard A. McCoy ,  Daniel M. Putnam ,  Andrew D. Whipple

IPC: G06F21/00

CPC classification number: G06F11/3495 ,  G06F9/54 ,  H04L12/2803 ,  H04L12/282 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04L69/26 ,  H04L2012/285 ,  H05B6/688

Abstract: An appliance has a communication network with a plurality of nodes for executing commands to enable operation by components. A firewall is provided to restrict access to the commands by the nodes without a password.

Abstract translation: 设备具有与多个节点的通信网络，用于执行命令以使得能够由组件进行操作。 提供防火墙来限制节点对没有密码的命令的访问。

公开(公告)号：US20080122648A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-29

申请号：US11930458

申请日：2007-10-31

Applicant: Matthew P. Ebrom ,  Mark E. Glotzbach ,  Donald E. Maynard ,  Richard A. McCoy ,  Matthew Nibbelink ,  Andrew D. Whipple

Inventor： Matthew P. Ebrom ,  Mark E. Glotzbach ,  Donald E. Maynard ,  Richard A. McCoy ,  Matthew Nibbelink ,  Andrew D. Whipple

IPC: G05B19/02

CPC classification number: H04L12/2814 ,  A47L15/0063 ,  D06F33/02 ,  D06F39/005 ,  G04G7/02 ,  G04R20/26 ,  G06F9/54 ,  G06F11/3495 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  H04L12/2803 ,  H04L12/2807 ,  H04L12/2818 ,  H04L12/282 ,  H04L12/2823 ,  H04L12/2825 ,  H04L12/2827 ,  H04L12/2832 ,  H04L63/105 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04L69/26 ,  H04L2012/285 ,  H05B6/688 ,  Y02B40/143 ,  Y02D10/34

Abstract: An appliance network comprising an appliance in communication with an audio communication accessory to effect communication therebetween.

Abstract translation: 一种设备网络，包括与音频通信附件通信以实现其间的通信的设备。