Synthetic neuron

Claims

1. A synthetic neuron consisting of a general-purpose microcontroller containing special control software, TCP / IP protocol software, containing a microcontroller implementing a physical layer communication protocol from the Ethernet family, having sockets for connecting controlled devices.

2. A synthetic neuron according to paragraph 1, characterized in that it is installed directly in the places where the controlled devices are concentrated, but not in the automation panel (cabinet).

3. A synthetic neuron according to paragraph 1, characterized in that it has the necessary octagonal shape and the necessary dimensions to enable installation in boxes for switches and sockets of hidden electrical wiring.

4. A synthetic neuron according to paragraph 1, characterized in that it has the following sockets: five four-wire sockets (dendritic synapses) for input / output of information for connecting controlled devices (sensors, actuators), one socket (dendritic synapse) for connecting controlled devices via the I2C interface, one socket (dendritic synapse) for connecting controlled devices via the SPI interface, one socket (axon synapse) for connection to a computing network built on a protocol from the Ethernet family.

5. A synthetic neuron according to paragraph 4, characterized in that in four-wire sockets: lines 1 and 2 are intended to power the device connected to the synthetic neuron and to power the synthetic neuron from an external power source, Line 3 is intended for transmitting analog signals from the controlled device to the synthetic neuron and for transmitting digital signals from the synthetic neuron to the controlled device, as well as for transmitting an identifying analog voltage from the controlled device to the synthetic neuron to identify the controlled device connected to the synthetic neuron, Line 4 is designed to transmit digital signals (including pulse-width modulation) from the synthetic neuron to the controlled device.

6. A synthetic neuron according to paragraph 1, characterized in that it can be part of a local or global computer network in which a protocol from the Ethernet family is used at the physical level and the TCP / IP protocol (UDP / IP), or be part of a micronetwork consisting of one synthetic neuron and one device for sending control commands.

7. A synthetic neuron according to claim 1, characterized in that it has the ability to identify the type of connected controlled devices using special software.

8. A synthetic neuron according to paragraph 7, characterized in that it has the ability to control each type of connected device using appropriate software based on commands sent via the TCP / IP (UDP / IP) protocol.

9. A synthetic neuron according to claim 1, characterized in that it has the ability to send data via the TCP / IP or UDP / IP protocol to devices located on the same network only when there is a need for this.

10. A synthetic neuron according to paragraph 1, characterized in that all software is recorded into its memory during production and is not subject to rewriting, except in cases of repair and updating of software for the purpose of correcting errors.