Proximity-based control of building functions
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1. A method for remotely controlling a stationary networked device based upon the proximity of a wireless mobile device, wherein the stationary networked device is coupled to a control device for controlling the networked device, the method comprising the steps of:
- determining a location of a wireless mobile device;
initiating a communication between the mobile device and the control device; and
controlling a networked device according to a control routine that is executing on the control device, wherein a function performed by the networked device is determined by the location and travel direction of the mobile device.
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Abstract
A proximity-based control system includes a stationary networked device, a control device and a wireless mobile device. The control device is coupled to and controls a networked device, according to a control routine that executes on the control device. The wireless mobile device is in communication with the control device, which initiates a function to be performed by the networked device according to the location and travel direction of the mobile device.
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1. A method for remotely controlling a stationary networked device based upon the proximity of a wireless mobile device, wherein the stationary networked device is coupled to a control device for controlling the networked device, the method comprising the steps of:
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determining a location of a wireless mobile device;
initiating a communication between the mobile device and the control device; and
controlling a networked device according to a control routine that is executing on the control device, wherein a function performed by the networked device is determined by the location and travel direction of the mobile device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35)
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13. A proximity-based control system, comprising:
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a stationary networked device;
a control device coupled to and controlling the networked device, wherein the control device controls the networked device according to a control routine that is executing on the control device; and
a wireless mobile device in communication with the control device, wherein a function performed by the networked device is determined by a location and travel direction of the mobile device.
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25. A proximity-based control system, comprising:
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a stationary networked device located within one of a residence and a business;
a control device coupled to and controlling the networked device, wherein the control device controls the networked device according to a control routine that is executing on the control device; and
a wireless mobile device in communication with the control device, wherein the wireless mobile device is located within a motor vehicle, and wherein a function performed by the networked device is determined by a location and travel direction of the mobile device.
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