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54 results about "Home automation" patented technology

Home automation or domotics is building automation for a home, called a smart home or smart house. A home automation system will control lighting, climate, entertainment systems, and appliances. It may also include home security such as access control and alarm systems. When connected with the Internet, home devices are an important constituent of the Internet of Things.

Auditory user interfaces and associated systems, methods, devices, and non-transitory computer-readable media

An auditory operating system designed to facilitate context-aware, audio-based user interactions, particularly with artificial intelligence agents or applications. An auditory operating system shell serves as the primary interface, managing and coordinating multiple specialized agents that handle specific domains like music streaming, scheduling, or home automation. Using natural language processing, the auditory operating system shell identifies the appropriate agent or application for a user's command or query and ensures task execution and context preservation across interactions. The auditory operating system shell enforces privacy and stability by controlling agents' and applications' access to data and system privileges. The auditory operating system shell also supports dynamic context management, enabling seamless handoffs between agents when user requests span multiple domains. This auditory operating system shell may reduce the need for users to memorize specific wake words or commands, as the auditory operating system shell may determine the user's intent from speech or contextual cues.
Owner:IYO INC

Multi sensor array smart plug

A smart home monitoring device is configured to plug into an electrical outlet and includes a multi-sensor array, excluding audio and video sensors, for monitoring environmental conditions, behavioral patterns, and odor-related indicators within a monitored environment. The device includes Bluetooth Low Energy communication with angle-of-arrival capability to enable sub-meter asset tracking, and supports home automation control through programmable automation frameworks such as IFTTT or Node-RED to initiate safety responses. The system further provides multi-tiered burglar detection through correlated event analysis across multiple sensor inputs, and generates health-related risk indicators based on detected patterns. Visual indicators, including multi-color LED illumination and blinking patterns, are used to communicate alert types and severity levels. The system enables non-intrusive monitoring while supporting proactive safety, security, and health management.
Owner:WELLNUO LLC

Software updates via range extender

PendingUS20260003600A1Connection managementSoftware deploymentSoftware updateDigital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications
This disclosure provides methods, devices, and systems for wireless communications. The present implementations more specifically relate to providing software updates via range extenders within digital enhanced cordless telecommunications (DECT) ultra low energy (ULE) home automation networks (HANs) without increasing the power consumption of portable devices. In some implementations, the range extender may receive instructions associated with a first software update via a first link with a first device, may obtain data associated with the first software update, and may release the first link upon obtaining the data associated with the first software update. The range extender may transmit the instructions and the data associated with the first software update via a second link with a second device and may release the second link upon receiving confirmation of the instructions and the data associated with the first software update by the second device.
Owner:SYNAPTICS INC

Wireless remote indoor sensor for home automation

A heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system includes a network of wireless remote climate sensors to develop a complete heat map of an enclosed space. The remote climate sensor is configured to collect temperature and humidity data on a zone of the enclosed space. The HVAC system uses a network of these sensors to obtain data points across the enclosed space. The resulting heat map is used by the HVAC system to determine where to direct air in the enclosed space. By comparing the temperature and humidity at a specific remote climate sensor with the user's desired temperature and humidity, the HVAC system can decide whether to increase or decrease the air flow through a variable damper that is located near the remote climate sensor. The disclosed HVAC system provides even comfort to the user along with reduced energy consumption.
Owner:LENNOX IND INC

Gated smart home system

The utility model provides a gated intelligent household system, and belongs to the technical field of intelligent household. Comprising a door control main control board, an intelligent door lock, an intelligent home linkage chip, an intelligent home gateway and a plurality of intelligent home sub-devices, the intelligent door lock is used for identifying unlocking operation of a user; the intelligent home linkage chip is arranged in the door control main control board, and the intelligent home linkage chip can receive an unlocking signal of the intelligent door lock and a signal of a shortcut key on a door control rear screen panel and generate a corresponding instruction data packet according to the received signal. According to the utility model, the intelligent household linkage chip is arranged, and the intelligent household linkage chip supports a wireless communication protocol of one of WIFI, Bluetooth or Zigbee, so that the intelligent household linkage chip can stably communicate with the intelligent household gateway, the linkage function of the door control and other household equipment is enriched, and the purpose of convenient and fast household automatic control is realized.
Owner:XIKA INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY (SHANGHAI) CO LTD

Software updates via range extenders

PendingCN121240065AConnection managementTransmissionSoftware updateDigital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications
The invention provides a method, a device and a system for wireless communication. The present implementation more particularly relates to providing software updates via a range extender within a digital enhanced cordless telecommunications (DECT) ultra-low energy (ULE) home automation network (HAN) without increasing power consumption of the portable device. In some implementations, a range extender may receive instructions associated with a first software update via a first link with a first device, may obtain data associated with the first software update, and may release the first link upon obtaining the data associated with the first software update. The range extender may transmit instructions and data associated with the first software update via a second link with the second device, and may release the second link when acknowledgement of the instructions and data associated with the first software update is received by the second device.
Owner:SYNAPTICS INC

system

We provide the system. [Solution] A means for analyzing data on user characteristics, interests, experiences, and skills acquired from an information processing device, Methods for analyzing industrial market data imported from external databases, A means for generating suitable occupations and career paths for users based on the aforementioned analysis and results, A means of presenting generated occupations and career paths to users, A means of acquiring information in conjunction with home automation devices and enabling interaction with users, A system that includes this.
Owner:SOFTBANK GROUP CORP

Audio-based load control system

A scalable, distributed load control system for home automation based on a microphone-based network can include control devices (e.g., load control devices) that can include microphones for monitoring the system and communicating audio data to a cloud server for processing. The control devices of the load control system can receive a single voice command and can be configured to select one of the load control devices to transmit the voice command to the cloud server. The load control devices can be configured to receive the voice command, control a connected load according to the voice command if the voice command is a verified command, and transmit the voice command to a voice service in the cloud if the voice command is not a verified command. The voice service to which the load control devices transmit audio data can be selectable.
Owner:LUTRON TECHNOLOGY COMPANY LLC

Method and apparatus for home monitoring and control system setup

A base station used in a home security or home automation / / control system is described. The base station is configured to automatically accept new sensors or control modules by placing such new sensors or control modules in proximity to the base station.
Owner:UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC

Bed having sensor fusing features useful for determining snore and breathing parameters

A mattress supports a user. An acoustic sensor is configured to sense acoustic energy. A pressure sensor senses pressure applied to the mattress. A controller is configured to receive an acoustic stream from the acoustic sensor. The controller is further configured to receive a pressure stream from the pressure sensor. The controller is further configured to combine the acoustic stream and the pressure stream in order to generate a set of snore / breath parameters. The controller is further configured to determine that a home-automation rule includes a condition that includes the generated set of snore / breath parameters. The controller is further configured to, responsive to determining that a home-automation rule includes a condition that includes the generated set of snore / breath parameters, send an instruction to drive a controllable device to the controllable device.
Owner:SLEEP NUMBER CORP

Autonomous mobile platform control method based on linkage of VLN and smart home

The invention discloses an autonomous mobile platform control method based on linkage of a VLN and a smart home. The method comprises the following steps: collecting a control instruction of a user through a multi-mode interaction terminal on an autonomous mobile platform and transmitting the control instruction to a system processing unit; collecting real-time image data to establish an indoor environment space model; acquiring current states of various indoor intelligent household devices in real time; generating a composite task plan including navigation and smart home equipment control according to the control instruction and the state of the autonomous mobile platform, and decomposing sub-tasks; controlling the smart home equipment in the target path area and continuously feeding back the equipment state in real time in the execution period; autonomously planning and controlling navigation to the target task area along the optimal path, and synchronously adjusting the state of the smart home equipment in the area where the path passes; and monitoring the task execution process in real time. According to the invention, seamless fusion of autonomous mobile platform navigation and multi-scene home automation is realized, the life self-care and home intelligent experience of the user is significantly improved, and the application prospect is good.
Owner:TONGJI UNIV

Portable automated door operator

A portable, battery-powered door operating device configured to mount at the bottom of an interior door using a clamp assembly. The device includes a chassis with motor-driven wheels, a rechargeable power supply, and a control unit comprising a wireless-enabled microcontroller. The control unit receives commands via wireless protocols and activates the motors to open or close the door based on stored parameters including motor speed and timing. The system may include additional sensors, such as motion, position, or fire detection sensors, to enable automated or emergency operation. The device is designed for compatibility with home automation platforms and may be installed without permanent modification to the door.
Owner:SONIAT MICHAEL M

AI smart home security networking system

The invention relates to the technical field of smart home security and energy management, and discloses an AI smart home security networking system which comprises a data sensing module, a local processing module, a collaborative execution module and a state feedback module. The system predicts a potential dangerous scene and generates a cooperative control instruction by collecting environmental safety data and power consumption behavior data and utilizing a multi-level feature analysis and multi-mode risk assessment model, and drives an environmental safety execution device and a home automation device to complete linkage operation. According to the invention, high-precision user power utilization habit identification and anomaly detection can be realized, household safety and efficient energy management are ensured, and the response speed and data accuracy are improved through low-delay communication and time synchronization technologies.
Owner:SHENZHEN JELLYFISH IOT SECURITY TECHNOLOGY CO LTD +1

Control device and associated configuration method

Disclosed is a control device for transmitting a control signal to a receiver device in a home-automation installation, comprising a wireless transmitter / receiver configured to receive an incident signal originating from a transmission device, an actuating unit configured to receive a configuration instruction, a processing logic unit suitable for deciding on the transmission of the control signal by the wireless transmitter / receiver, and configured to receive a configuration instruction originating from the actuating unit; and generating at least one configuration message to be transmitted to the receiver device; the wireless transmitter / receiver also being configured to transmit the at least one configuration message to the receiver device.
Owner:SOMFY ACTIVITES SA

Multi-unit automation and control system

A system is provided for multi-unit automation and access control for multi-family housing. Individual housing units have an associated control hub in communication with a remotely disposed system controller. Various sensors and effectors within the individual housing units may communicate with a corresponding hub, which may provide message regularization to facilitate interoperability of a wide array of sensors and effectors with the system controller. Both management representatives of the multi-family housing operator and residents may access the system controller via electronic devices such as smartphones. Thus, a resident and / or management representative may control effectors such as smart locks and may monitor sensors such as leak sensors or smoke alarms. Corrective maintenance work orders may be automatically generated to maintain an infrastructure of the multi-family housing in a desired condition and permit limited access to housing units for maintenance workers. Remote access by residents may enhance home automation experiences.
Owner:SMARTRENT TECHNOLOGIES INC

reduction gear box (xd-1585)

1. The name of the design product: speed reducer gear box (xd-1585). 2. The use of the design product: used in mechanical equipment such as vending machines, smart home, office equipment, home automation equipment, medical equipment, pet supplies, production automation equipment, etc., to reduce motor speed and increase torque. 3. The design points of the design product: in shape. 4. The picture or photo that best indicates the design points: front view.
Owner:GUANGDONG XINDAN MOTOR CO LTD

Intelligent assistant for home automation

The present application relates to systems and processes for controlling electronic devices using a virtual assistant.SOLUTION: In one example process, a user can speak input in a natural language form to a user device to control one or more electronic devices. The user device can transmit the user speech to a server for conversion into a textual representation. The server may identify the one or more electronic devices and the appropriate commands to be executed by the one or more electronic devices based on the textual representation. The identified one or more devices and the command to be executed may be transmitted back to the user device, which may forward the command to the appropriate one or more electronic devices for execution. In response to receiving the command, the one or more electronic devices may execute the command and transmit their current state to the user device.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5
Owner:APPLE INC

Control device for controlling home automation equipment

The control device (100) comprises: a first part (101); a second part (102) assembled to the first part (101) so as to form a housing (103) comprising an internal housing (104); an electronic control module (105) at least partly positioned in the housing (104) and assembled to the second part (102). The second part (102) comprising assembly means (116) configured to: cooperate with the electronic control module (105) to ensure the assembly of the electronic control module (105) to the second part (102); cooperate with the first part (101) to ensure the assembly of the first part (101) to the second part (102); induce a locking of the assembly of the electronic control module (105) to the second part (102). Figure to be published with the abstract: Fig. 8
Owner:SOMFY ACTIVITES SA

Control device for controlling home automation equipment

The control device (100) comprises: a first part (101); a second part (102) assembled to the first part (101) to form a housing (103) comprising an internal compartment (104); an electronic control module (105) at least partially positioned in the compartment (104) and assembled to the second part (102). The second part (102) comprises assembly means (116) configured to: cooperate with the electronic control module (105) to ensure the assembly of the electronic control module (105) to the second part (102); cooperate with the first part (101) to ensure the assembly of the first part (101) to the second part (102); induce a locking of the assembly of the electronic control module (105) to the second part (102). Figure to be published with the abbreviation: Fig. 8
Owner:SOMFY ACTIVITES SA

system

Provide a system. 【Solution means】 Means for obtaining learning status, information on educational organization events, and information on sports activities from an electronic device that inputs information; Means for automatically collecting regional examination information and statistical information; Means for integrating the obtained and collected numerical data and performing preprocessing; Means for applying artificial intelligence to identify problem areas using the preprocessed numerical data; Means for generating an educational plan and career proposal based on the results derived by artificial intelligence; Means for transmitting and presenting the generated proposal to an electronic device; Means for incorporating a function in which a home automation device monitors the knowledge absorption status of a learner and assists in proposing educational policies; A system including the above.
Owner:SOFTBANK GROUP CORP

PORTABLE HOME AUTOMATION SOLAR GENERATOR.

A smart home generator is a device that provides clean, free energy in a controlled and programmed manner. It supplies electricity wherever needed, such as homes, campsites, and rural areas without access to the electrical grid. It also serves as a backup power source in emergency or disaster zones where electricity is essential when the grid is unavailable. This device incorporates smart home electronics and actuators to optimize energy resource management. Its solar panel makes it independent and autonomous, unlike gasoline or diesel generators, which require a constant fuel supply, incurring additional costs and contributing to environmental pollution.
Owner:INST TECHCO SUPERIOR DE TEZIUTLAN

Person detection apparatus and method

A system, method and apparatus for detecting the presence of a person in an area monitored by an electronic person detector that may operate both as a security motion sensor and a home automation occupancy sensor.
Owner:UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC

Method for obtaining the position of a person in a room, thermal imager and home automation sensor

A method for obtaining the position of a person in a space of a building via a thermal imager including a wide-angle lens, the method including: acquiring, with the thermal imager, through its wide-angle lens, a deformed thermal image of a scene including the person, the deformed thermal image including a hot zone corresponding to the person present in the scene; extracting a region of interest corresponding to the person from the deformed thermal image using an algorithm; determining the position of the region of interest by identifying the polar coordinates distance r and angle θ of the centre of the region of interest in a polar coordinate system the origin of which is at the centre of the deformed thermal image; and obtaining the actual position of the person by applying a wide-angle correction function to the distance r.
Owner:SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC IND SAS

Auditory user interfaces and associated systems, methods, devices, and non-transitory computer-readable media

An auditory operating system designed to facilitate context-aware, audio-based user interactions, particularly with artificial intelligence agents or applications. An auditory operating system shell serves as the primary interface, managing and coordinating multiple specialized agents that handle specific domains like music streaming, scheduling, or home automation. Using natural language processing, the auditory operating system shell identifies the appropriate agent or application for a user's command or query and ensures task execution and context preservation across interactions. The auditory operating system shell enforces privacy and stability by controlling agents' and applications' access to data and system privileges. The auditory operating system shell also supports dynamic context management, enabling seamless handoffs between agents when user requests span multiple domains. This auditory operating system shell may reduce the need for users to memorize specific wake words or commands, as the auditory operating system shell may determine the user's intent from speech or contextual cues.
Owner:IYO INC

Wireless remote indoor sensor for home automation

A heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system includes a network of wireless remote climate sensors to develop a complete heat map of an enclosed space. The remote climate sensor is configured to collect temperature and humidity data on a zone of the enclosed space. The HVAC system uses a network of these sensors to obtain data points across the enclosed space. The resulting heat map is used by the HVAC system to determine where to direct air in the enclosed space. By comparing the temperature and humidity at a specific remote climate sensor with the user's desired temperature and humidity, the HVAC system can decide whether to increase or decrease the air flow through a variable damper that is located near the remote climate sensor. By conducting this analysis throughout the enclosed space and making incremental adjustments to the air flow in hot and cold spots in the enclosed space, the disclosed HVAC system provides even comfort to the user along with reduced energy consumption.
Owner:LENNOX IND INC

Data processing device for healthcare and home automation with predictive ai capabilities

ActiveGB6504585SMedicineEngineering
DATA PROCESSING DEVICE FOR HEALTHCARE AND HOME AUTOMATION WITH PREDICTIVE AI CAPABILITIES
Owner:MIT ART DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY +8

system

We provide the system. [Solution] A device that collects information exchanged between a user and an interactive artificial intelligence, A device that uses natural language processing technology to organize the aforementioned information into a predefined classification, A device that displays the classified information on a display device, thereby enabling the user to easily find past conversations, A device that analyzes information including deadlines, generates notifications, and sends them out. In home automation devices, a device that assists the user in managing their daily life, A system that includes this.
Owner:SOFTBANK GROUP CORP

FAMILY DATA CENTRALIZATION SYSTEM

TITLE: HOME DATA CENTRALIZATION DEVICE The home automation device (25), physically located within the space (26) of a home, comprises: - a computer memory (31) configured to store user files and data, and - an interface to at least one data network configured to allow multiple computer terminals (21, 22, 23) physically located within this space to interact, by reading and / or writing, with the files and data stored in the computer memory, - a connection (29) to an external data network (28), and - a patch panel (30) configured to distribute connectivity from the data network among these terminals. Figure for the abstract: Figure 1
Owner:ORDISUD

Portable remote control unit for home automation components

The present invention relates to a portable remote control unit (10) for home automation components. The portable remote control unit (10) comprises: - a housing (22) which contains: - a wireless communication unit (24) with an associated antenna (26), configured to send command signals to a home automation component (11); - an electric energy source (28); - at least one non-volatile memory unit (32); - a processing unit (34) configured to control the wireless communication unit (24) by means of execution of a series of instructions stored in said at least one non-volatile memory unit (32); - a command input interface (36) connected to the processing unit (34) and configured to transfer, during use, to said processing unit (34) at least one command imparted by a user. In accordance with the invention, said housing (22) is composed of two half-shells (22A, 22B) joined together inseparably.
Owner:NICE SPA