INTEGRATED BUILDING CONTROL AND INFORMATION SYSTEM WITH WIRELESS NETWORKING
First Claim
1. An integrated building control and information system with wireless networking comprising:
- a communication media means;
a central processing unit;
a controller device;
a utility monitoring device;
a port combiner;
a first data converter;
at least one first wired module;
at least one second wired module;
at least one wired utility node;
a radio frequency master device;
a radio frequency satellite device;
a second data converter;
at least one first satellite module;
at least one second satellite module;
at least one satellite utility node;
wherein at least one of said first wired module, said second wired module, said wired utility node, said at least one first satellite module, said second satellite module and said satellite utility node receives and transmits data to said central processing unit via said radio frequency satellite device and said radio frequency master device using said satellite data converter and said data converter.
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Abstract
This invention relates to an integrated building control and information system with wireless networking, including the controlling and/or monitoring of various building devices or appliances such as air conditioning, lighting, temperature, humidity, etc., including practically any environmental condition or mechanical operation. Also, the invention relates to a system which includes a vendor tracking system comprising an industrial operator interface, with communication, local data processing, and data storage capabilities, which provide an efficient information resource for service and product control. Additionally, the invention relates to a system including a utility monitoring and/or control system to monitor and/or control the facilities utilities such as electricity, gas, water, steam, etc., through revenue and non-revenue rated metering devices, allowing real-time demand side utility management through the controlled equipment. Additionally, this invention incorporates a wireless interface, of any combination of sub-systems, to increase the coverage area to include remote locations, within a radius up to 10 miles, and/or large facilities which exceed the limitation of hard wired components, resulting in cost reductions for installation and maintenance. In facilities such as shopping malls, office buildings, commercial and industrial complexes, the consolidated central management of energy consumption, building equipment, lighting, environmental control, and vendor services provides a substantial savings and effective use of limited natural resources.
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1 Claim
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1. An integrated building control and information system with wireless networking comprising:
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a communication media means;
a central processing unit;
a controller device;
a utility monitoring device;
a port combiner;
a first data converter;
at least one first wired module;
at least one second wired module;
at least one wired utility node;
a radio frequency master device;
a radio frequency satellite device;
a second data converter;
at least one first satellite module;
at least one second satellite module;
at least one satellite utility node;
wherein at least one of said first wired module, said second wired module, said wired utility node, said at least one first satellite module, said second satellite module and said satellite utility node receives and transmits data to said central processing unit via said radio frequency satellite device and said radio frequency master device using said satellite data converter and said data converter.
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