Wall-mounted interactive sensing and audio-visual node devices for networked living and work spaces

a networked living and work space technology, applied in the field of networked living and/or automation of habitable structures, can solve the problems of difficult operation, inability to keep up with an increasing number of components (e.g., sensors, controls, appliances) that could be monitored, and limited system cos

a networked living and work space technology, applied in the field of networked living and/or automation of habitable structures, can solve the problems of difficult operation, inability to keep up with an increasing number of components (e.g., sensors, controls, appliances) that could be monitored, and limited system cos

US20150256355A1Inactive Publication Date: 2015-09-10UBIQUITI INC
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A. Integrated Data Power Cable (PLC Adapter)

[0292]Described herein are PLC adapters that may be used to connect one or more devices (e.g., a switch, a computer, etc.) to a PLC network. Conventional PLC adapters are generally boxed-shaped and directly plugged into the socket of a standard electrical wall outlet, using up a significant amount of space at and around the wall outlet. While some adapters provide an electrical pass-through, there general shape and size remains the same. One challenge with commercially available PLC networking products is the volume of space imposed by an adapter at a wall outlet and the area that immediately surrounds it. This is of particular concern in older houses and building structures because they generally have fewer electrical outlets. Another challenge arises when the space between a networking device and wall outlet is cluttered and impeded with the presence of other physical structures, such as furniture, electronic devices, and clusters of cab...

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Abstract

Described herein are networked (smart) living and work spaces, including a variety of different wireless nodes that may be distributed, including wall-mounted and / or retrofitted over existing electrical outlets and light switches, for providing data streams to a digital hub or master controller. For example, described herein are wall-mounted, interactive sensing and audio-visual node device for a networked living / working space.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This patent application claims priority to the following provisional patent applications: U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 949,918, filed Mar. 7, 2014, and titled “DIGITAL THERMOSTAT, POWER OUTLET, AND LIGHT DIMMER;” U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 954,244, filed Mar. 17, 2014, and titled “MANAGING AN ARRAY OF ANTENNAE OF AN ACCESS POINT;” and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 031,106, filed Jul. 30, 2014, and titled “DEVICES AND METHODS FOR NETWORKED LIVING AND WORK SPACES.” Each of these patent applications is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE[0002]All publications and patent applications mentioned in this specification are herein incorporated by reference in their entirety to the same extent as if each individual publication or patent application was specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by reference.FIELD[0003]This disclosure is generally rela...

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Application Information

Patent Timeline
10 Sep 2015
Publication
US20150256355A1
IPC
H04L12/28; G05B15/02; H04M1/72415
CPC
G05B15/02; H04L12/2803; H04L12/2809; H04L12/2816; H04L12/2823; H04L2012/2841; H04L2012/285; H04B3/54
Inventors
PERA, ROBERT J.; FREI, RANDALL W.