Resource Manager, System And Method For Communicating Resource Management Information For Smart Energy And Media Resources

Abstract

According to an aspect of the disclosure, a resource management platform, system and method of communicating resource management information for smart energy and media resources is provided. A resource management platform can include an interface configured to communicate media management information and energy management information. The resource management platform also includes a processor configured to detect an incoming communication to alter an operating condition in response to receiving the media management information or the energy management information. The processor can further be configured to initiate an output of media content in response to detecting media management information, and initiate altering an operating status of a device in response to detecting the energy management information. The processor can also initiate storing at least a portion of the media content and the energy management information within a memory.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The present application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 529,018, entitled “Customer Engagement Platform and Portal”, which was filed Aug. 30, 2011 and U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 606,728, entitled “Voice Controlled Network Devices and Systems”, which was filed Mar. 5, 2012, which disclosures are hereby expressly incorporated by reference as though set forth fully herein. The present application is also related to Applicant's concurrently filed U.S. patent application Ser. No. ______, entitled “A Customer Engagement Platform and Portal Having Multi-Media Capabilities” and filed on Aug. 30, 2012; U.S. patent application Ser. No. ______, entitled a “Terminal Connector For a Wall Mounted Device” and filed on Aug. 30, 2012; and U.S. patent application Ser. No. ______, entitled an “Energy Management System and Method Including Auto Provisioning Capabilities Using Near Field Communication”, ...

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Benefits of technology

[0008]According to a further aspect of the disclosure, a resource management platform can include a processor configured to detect an incoming communication to alter an operating condition in response to receiving media management information or energy management information. The processor can further be configured to initiate an output of media content in response to detecting the media management information, and initiate altering an operating status of a device in response to detecting the energy management information. The processor can further initiate storing at least a portion of the media content and the energy management information within a memory. The resource management platform can further include an interface configured to use one or more of a Zigbee based communication device, a Z-wave based communication device, a WiFi based communication device, a Bluetooth based communication device, and a Power Line based communication device.

[0009]According to another aspect of the disclosure, a resource management platform is provided and includes a thermostat control interface capable of alte

Problems solved by technology

However, as standards lag behind technology development and consumer demand, it is becoming increasingly difficult to connect devices.

One of the primary reasons home automation products have been too costly to own has been the initial cost of setting up a system.

An installer would need t

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