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Proximity-based control of building functions

  • US 20020147006A1
  • Filed: 04/09/2001
  • Published: 10/10/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/09/2001
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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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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