Abstract:
Methods, apparatuses and systems are described herein for harmonizing firmware among lighting units (2802, 2902) of a lighting system (2800). In some embodiments, a lighting unit controller (2804) of a lighting unit may be configured to: broadcast, to a plurality of remote lighting units of the lighting system, data indicative of a version of the firmware used locally (2812); receive, directly or indirectly from at least one remote lighting unit of the lighting system, data indicative of a version of firmware used by the at least one remote lighting unit; determine that the version of firmware used by the at least one remote lighting unit is different from a version of the firmware stored in the memory; and take remedial action to harmonize the firmware stored in the memory with the firmware used by the remote lighting unit.
Abstract:
In general terms, this disclosure is directed to an intelligent home and office automation system. An intelligent automation system, comprises one or more sensors configured to detect activity; a transceiver; a processor communicatively connected to the transceiver, the processor configured to control a remotely located device; wherein, in response to detecting activity, the one or more sensors are configured to send detection signals to the transceiver, wherein the transceiver is configured to communicate the received detection signals to the processor; and wherein the processor is configured to control one or more local devices based on the received detection signals.
Abstract:
Method of constructing a reference data structure and method of controlling an actuator. The present invention is aimed at a method of constructing a reference data structure (DR) comprising at least one setpoint parameter (PAR) for at least one actuator (12) of an item of equipment of a building-automation installation, comprising a step (S30) of generating the reference data structure (DR) comprising an association set ({CVE1j; VPi}) for associating between at least one determined value (VPi) corresponding to the at least one setpoint parameter and the determined combination (CVE1j) belonging to the set (E1) of functional data (CVE1) and a method of controlling at least one actuator (12) of an item of equipment of a building-automation installation, the method being implemented by the actuator (12) or by a controller (11) associated with said actuator (12) and comprising a step (E30) of controlling the at least one actuator (12) by applying a setpoint (Cs) determined as a function of the at least one setpoint parameter value (VP) selected in the reference data structure (DR) as well as a system comprising at least one computer (20) and at least one actuator (12) for the respective implementation of said methods.
Abstract:
An operation control device includes a controller. The controller is configured to receive a component of operation information from each of several user terminals. Each component of operation information indicates a requested command for a target device. The controller is configured to generate a command for the target device based on the components of operation information. The controller is configured to control the target device in accordance with the generated command.
Abstract:
Described are platforms, systems, and methods to combine counts of activity correlations over time with a link salience method to identify collections of digital devices in an automated environment to identify sub-systems comprised of portions of the overall environment. The platforms, systems, and methods detect activity in a plurality of data sources associated with an automation environment; determine correlation in the detected activity between two or more of the data sources; store records of determined correlation in the detected activity over time in a data storage system; apply a link salience algorithm to the stored records of determined correlation in the detected activity to determine a salience property; and identify one or more subsystems in the automation environment based on the salience property.
Abstract:
Methods and systems for automatically mitigating risks of insurance-related events to a property are provided. According to certain aspects, a smart home controller or insurance provider remote processor may analyze data received from a plurality of smart devices disposed on, within, or proximate to a property, as well as data received from an insurance provider. If it is determined that an actual or potential risk of property damage exists, the smart home controller or insurance provider remote processor may automatically issue commands to one or more smart devices to take actions that mitigate the risk. The smart home controller may also transmit information about the actual or potential risks and any mitigative actions to an insurance provider. The insurance provider remote processor may interpret the transmitted data to perform insurance activities, such as providing a discount and/or adjusting an insurance premium or policy associated with the property.
Abstract:
Methods and systems for identifying and correcting abnormal electrical activity about a structure are provided. An electricity monitoring device may monitor electrical activity including transmission of electricity via an electrical distribution board to devices about the structure. Electrical activity may be correlated with respective electrical devices to build an electrical profile indicative of the structure's electricity usage. Based on the electrical profile, abnormal electrical activity may be identified and corrective actions may be taken to mitigate or prevent structural damage.
Abstract:
Methods and systems for identifying and correcting abnormal electrical activity about a structure are provided. An electricity monitoring device may monitor electrical activity including transmission of electricity via an electrical distribution board to devices about the structure. Electrical activity may be correlated with respective electrical devices to build an electrical profile indicative of the structure's electricity usage. Based on the electrical profile, abnormal electrical activity may be identified and corrective actions may be taken to mitigate or prevent structural damage.
Abstract:
Embodiments of a software defined automation system that provides a reference architecture for designing, managing and maintaining a highly available, scalable and flexible automation system. In some embodiments, an SDA system can include a localized subsystem including a system controller node and multiple compute nodes. The multiple compute nodes can be communicatively coupled to the system controller node via a first communication network. The system controller node can manage the multiple compute nodes and virtualization of a control system on a compute node via the first communication network. The virtualized control system includes virtualized control system elements connected to a virtual network that is connected to a second communication network to enable the virtualized control system elements to control a physical control system element via the second communication network connected to the virtual network.
Abstract:
An automation control system is provided that includes one or more components. The components include an embedded execution engine that is configured to execute one or more commands based upon data communicated to the one or more components from another component of the automation control system. The data is representative of a change to an object in the control system.