56 results about "Home automation system" patented technology

The present disclosure generally relates to lighting user interfaces. A notification corresponding to an automated lighting feature is displayed on a user interface of a home automation system in accordance with a determination that the user interface is displayed for the first time since associating a lighting accessory with the home automation system. The notification includes an activation user interface object and a cancel user interface object.

Methods and systems are described for controlling access to a home based on user occupancy. According to at least one embodiment, an apparatus for controlling access to a home based on user occupancy includes a processor, a memory in electronic communication with the processor, and instructions stored in the memory which are executable by a processor to determine a location of a user of a home automation system relative to a barrier of a home being monitored by the home automation system. The instructions are executable to determine whether to permit a change in a locking mechanism of the barrier based in part on the determined location of the user, and maintain a current state of the home automation system.

A modular control assembly for a home automation system comprises a support frame, at least one actuation unit configured in such a way as to provide an actuation signal of an electrical utility to a connection bus of the home automation system, a power supply unit configured in such a way as to power said actuation unit, and at least one control module operable in such a way as to generate an actuation signal. The support frame comprises conductor means comprising a plurality of contacts configured to power the control module and to transmit the actuation signal to the actuation unit. The modular control assembly further comprises first connection means configured to removably connect the control module to the support frame and to connect respective terminals of the control module to one or more of said contacts.

A wireless translator and a method for controlling a locking device using a wireless translator are provided. The wireless translator includes a wireless receiver configured to receive at least one wireless signal from a mobile device, and a processor connected to the wireless receiver. The wireless translator includes a memory system including one or more computer-readable media that include instructions that, when executed by the processor, causes the wireless translator to perform the following operations: (i) receiving access credentials and a lock command for the locking device from the mobile device via a first wireless signal; (ii) verifying the access credentials; and (iv) transmitting the lock command to the home automation system via a second wireless signal, the home automation system paired with the locking device, the home automation system configured to transmit the lock command to the locking device via a third wireless signal.

The present application relates to devices and components, including apparatus, systems, and techniques updating the home location of a home automation system. The user device is associated with a home automation system that is configured at a home or office. The user device may be in a location other than the primary location associated with the home automation system. The user device may send a message to update the location of the home automation system. The transmission of the update message is restricted to be sent using a specific technology, e.g., using Wi-Fi®.

A monitoring system for monitoring a home having a plurality of utility devices comprises operation sensors, environment sensors, and a central station. The operation sensors measure performance of the utility devices. The environment sensors generate environment data associated with the home. The central station is configured to: determine conditions of the utility devices based on at least the operation data and the environment data, manipulate at least one of the utility devices based on at least the operation data and the environment data, and make personalized recommendations based on at least the operation data, the environment data, and behaviors of at least one occupant of the home.

Providing a user-navigable 3D virtual room-based user interface for home automation systems. [Solution] A user interface based on user-navigable 3D virtual rooms, each of which displays a substantially photorealistic representation of a corresponding physical room in a building, including the physical room's boundaries, furniture present in the physical room, and a substantially photorealistic representation of devices present in the physical room that are under the control of a home automation system. A user can move through the 3D virtual rooms using explicit navigation commands or implicit actions and move a virtual camera in 3D space to view the virtual room from various perspectives. By interacting with the substantially photorealistic representations of devices in the 3D virtual rooms, a user can direct changes to the state of the corresponding devices in the physical rooms.

Handheld computer device for home automation system management

The invention relates to a method for connecting a device (DD1) to an internal network (LNT) of a home automation system. The device comprises a first communication interface (CI1) implementing a first communication protocol for connecting to the internal network. The method comprises the steps of: receiving a communication channel identifier (CHN) of the internal network via a second communication interface (CI2) of the device (DD1), the second interface implementing a second communication protocol; attempting to connect to the internal network via a communication channel corresponding to the channel identifier received by the first communication interface (CI1); receiving a network key (NKY) via the first interface; and establishing, using the network key, an encrypted communication link between the device and the internal network via the communication channel corresponding to the received channel identifier. Figure 3

Method for configuring a home automation system. Method for configuring a home automation system (100) comprising the following equipment: - a set of home automation devices (3a, 3b), - a first remote control (12a), the method comprising the following steps: - a step of switching a plurality of home automation devices from the set into a configuration mode, following which successively take place: - a step of selecting a first home automation device in configuration mode from among the plurality of home automation devices in configuration mode, and - a step of configuring the first selected home automation device. Figure for the abbreviation: Figure 5

The disclosure includes a method comprising determining that solar heat gain exists in trapped air between a window shade and a window and opening a controllable damper to exhaust the trapped air. The method may also include obtaining occupancy data about an occupant based on at least one of a home automation system or a security system. The method may also include forecasting, using a sky camera and historical sky conditions, sky conditions associated with a building; and determining, based on the forecasted sky conditions, a setting for at least one of a lighting system or an HVAC system associated with the building. The method may also include changing a timing of an automation routine for adjusting window shades to minimize an impact on peak demand energy usage.

The disclosure includes a method comprising determining that solar heat gain exists in trapped air between a window shade and a window and opening a controllable damper to exhaust the trapped air. The method may also include obtaining occupancy data about an occupant based on at least one of a home automation system or a security system. The method may also include forecasting, using a sky camera and historical sky conditions, sky conditions associated with a building; and determining, based on the forecasted sky conditions, a setting for at least one of a lighting system or an HVAC system associated with the building. The method may also include changing a timing of an automation routine for adjusting window shades to minimize an impact on peak demand energy usage.

A system and method are provided for organizing and searching physical container inventories using hierarchical mapping and image-based indexing. The system receives an image of a container, associates the image with a text description of items contained therein, and tags the image with a container identifier, a site identifier, and a location within the site. The image and associated metadata are stored in a hierarchical inventory structure comprising nodes representing a building, rooms, and containers. A user interface enables keyword-based searching of the inventory and displays corresponding image results. Indoor navigation may be integrated to guide users from their current location to a selected container and may interface with home automation systems to control lighting along the navigation path. The dashboard interface allows nodes to be selectively hidden, unhidden, or modified, with modifications timestamped for inventory management.

The present invention relates to a gateway (31) for managing a function of a home automation system (10) for a swimming pool (15), comprising: - a first current measurement probe (TOR1) for measuring the current produced by at least one solar panel (27), - a second current measurement probe (TOR2) for measuring the current consumed by at least one piece of pool equipment (21), and - a communication bus (Bcom) capable of transmitting data relating to the current or electrical power produced by the solar panel(s) (27) and data relating to the current or electrical power consumed by the pool equipment(s) (21). Figure 1

A method for managing a home automation system (100) for a building (1) comprising a motorized sunshade (3), a control unit (102) for the position of the sunshade (3), and a device (104) for measuring the building's interior temperature, the method comprising: - a control step (S1) over a first time period (J1); - a measurement step (S2) of the building's interior temperature; - an evaluation step (S3) of an offset value; - an adjustment step (S4) in which a second control mode (Mi(J2)) for a second time period (J2) is determined. Figure 4

The invention relates to a water supply station (1), in particular for providing domestic hot water, for a single user unit, comprising: supply connections for connecting the decentralized water supply station (1) to a supply line (pVL) and a return line (pRL) of a building installation (33); an inlet connection, in particular a potable water inlet (TWZ), for connecting the decentralized water supply station (1) to a fresh water supply line; a first outlet connection, in particular a potable hot water connection (TWW), for connecting the decentralized water supply station (1) to a user installation (34a-34c) of the user unit with at least one tap; a water-to-water heat exchanger (2), which is connected on the primary side to the supply connections and on the secondary side to the inlet connection and the first outlet connection;and a drinking water treatment device (5), wherein the drinking water treatment device (5) is hydraulically connected between the inlet connection and the water-to-water heat exchanger (2). The invention further relates to a building services system (30) for a building with several units, in particular several apartments (31a to 31d).

A data hub of a home automation system is powered by a power supply of at least one powered device of the home automation system that is connected to the data hub. By providing power to the data hub from the one of the devices that are connected to it, the need for a separate power source is eliminated. A method for powering a data hub of a home-automation system without bus power includes connecting at least two independently powered devices to device ports of the data hub. When the powered devices are connected to the ports, a voltage is detected by an internal power regulation, protection and distribution unit of the hub and disconnects bus power. A system for powering the data hub includes configuring the hub to receive power by devices connected thereto. When the hub receives power from the powered device, bus power is disconnected.

In one embodiment, an architecture for redundant control of wireless devices (e.g., wireless lamps, wireless light strips, wireless curtains, or other wireless devices) for a home automation system using a combination of WLAN and WPAN communications is provided. During normal operation of the home automation system, control commands generated in response to user input in a control application (app) on a control device (e.g., a remote control, a mobile device, or other electronic device) are transmitted via a WLAN (e.g., Wi-Fi) to a bridge device (e.g., a light module or a wireless keypad) proximate to the wireless device, which forwards the command to the wireless device via a WPAN (e.g., BLE). In the absence of an available WLAN connection (e.g., due to a failure, before its configuration, etc.), the control device can send control commands directly to the wireless device via a WPAN (e.g., BLE).

Control unit for home automation system and associated home automation system. This control unit (16) for home automation system comprises a main body (20), which provides a compartment (V20) for receiving a battery, and a cover (32) for closing the compartment. The cover includes a hinge portion (34), which is configured to cooperate with the main body (20) so that the cover (32) is rotatable relative to the main body, a sealing portion (36), and a locking clip (40).The clip (40) has a U-shape, is elastically deformable, and includes a free end, called the locking end, which is configured to be received in an additional housing (60) formed in the main body when the cover (32) is in the closed position, the clip (40) being then located on one side of the mean plane (P30) internal to the main body, while the locking end (43B) is located recessed from the outer face (28). Figure for the abbreviation: Figure 3.

In one embodiment, a user interface for a home automation system based on a user- navigable three-dimensional (3-D) virtual room is provided. Each user-navigable 3-D virtual room shows a substantially photo-realistic depiction of a corresponding physical room of the premises, including the boundaries of the physical room, furniture present in the physical room, and a substantially photo-realistic depiction of devices present in the physical room that are under control of the home automation system. A user can use explicit navigation commands or implicit actions to navigate within the user-navigable 3-D virtual room, moving a virtual camera in 3-D space to view the virtual room from different perspectives. By interacting with (e.g., touching, clicking, etc.) the substantially photo-realistic depictions of devices within the user-navigable 3-D virtual room, a user can indicate a change in state of the corresponding devices in the physical room.

TITLE OF THE INVENTION: HOME AUTOMATION DEVICE OPERATING ON ENERGY AUTONOMY AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING SUCH A DEVICE The home automation device (100) configured to operate on energy autonomy comprises: - at least one renewable energy source (105, 110) configured to be positioned near a building (115), having a power supply output port, configured to be connected to at least one storage unit (120) by a removable connector, - at least one terminal (125, 130, 135, 140, 145, 150, 155) configured to consume electrical energy, having a power supply input port, configured to be connected to at least one storage unit (120) by a removable connector, and - at least one electrical energy storage unit (120) having at least: - an output port power supply, configured to be connected to at least one terminal (125, 130, 135, 140, 145, 150,155) by a removable connector and a power input port, configured to be connected to at least one power source (105, 110) by a removable connector. Figure for the abbreviation: Figure 1,

A device for motorizing window blinds that are operated by wand or rod tilt mechanisms and, in particular, to a device that may be easily installed by users to motorize or automate the tilting function of the slats in window blinds while still enabling manual operation via the wand. The device is designed for compatibility and installation with existing blinds and to integrate with home automation systems and other applications. Also, a drive system for the above device.

The present invention relates to a home robot system for providing customized services and, more specifically, to a home robot system for providing customized services that offers a variety of functions to assist a user's life, such as air purification, fire prevention, and intrusion protection, and provides an experience to the user in which the robot extracts the center point of the user's face from an image captured by a camera, adjusts the position thereof such that the center point of the captured image aligns with the center point of the user's face, and thereby allows the robot to autonomously move to a position facing the user, thus enabling a home automation system with enhanced emotional interaction with the user.

The invention relates to a Power over Ethernet (PoE++) LED driver and five-channel controller assembly. The assembly (100) comprises a PoE++ input passthrough port (101) for powering and controlling PoE+ compatible devices, five output channels (102) for providing constant voltage and constant current outputs, making it ideal for diverse lighting applications. The assembly (100) is designed with waterproof and dustproof attributes (104), achieving an Ingress Protection (IP) rating, enabling outdoor installations across a wide temperature range. The assembly (100) comprises an integrated power conversion controller (104) with built-in protection mechanisms, allowing it to manage overloading faults. The assembly's (100) compact form factor suits installations with space limitations. The assembly (100) smoothly integrates with home automation systems through custom firmware drivers and features built-in lighting control functions for enhanced convenience.

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

The present application relates to devices and components, including apparatus, systems, and techniques updating the home location of a home automation system. The user device is associated with a home automation system that is configured at a home or office. The user device may be in a location other than the primary location associated with the home automation system. The user device may send a message to update the location of the home automation system. The transmission of the update message is restricted to be sent using a specific technology, e.g., using Wi-Fi®.

The present disclosure generally relates to user interfaces for managing locks. In some examples, an electronic device displays user interfaces for configuring a lock accessory device based on detected features of the lock accessory device, such as a short-range communication user interface for enabling an express mode of the lock accessory device and / or a pin user interface object for enabling a code for accessing the lock accessory device. In some examples, an electronic device displays a user interface corresponding to a respective user of a home automation system that includes statuses indicating whether the respective user has access to a plurality of lock accessory devices of the home automation system.

The present invention relates to an automation system which allows remote control of a water plant, such as a swimming pool.