Programmable and expandable building automation and control system
First Claim
1. A building automation and control system comprising:
- an open architecture system platform in direct communication with a plurality of subsystems or devices located in proximity to a building;
a smart card in communication with said system platform for control of said system platform, subsystems or devices, said smart card comprising a programmable microprocessor; and
a touchscreen for user-interface with said system platform.
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Abstract
A programmable and expandable building automation and control system 10. A system platform supports interchangeable smart card 12, security card 22, power supply card 24, telephone/voice/modem card 26, HVAC relay control 62, auxiliary relay control 66, power 80, telephone interface 30, sensor analog inputs 32, smoke detector interface 54, siren/strobe output 82, tamper loop 52, protected peripheral power supply 72, switched peripheral power supply 74, PLC communication protocol interface 18, RS 232 communication interface 14, RS 485 communication interface 16, touchscreen user interface 28, and “smart” key interface 34 via “smart” key 104. In addition to touchscreen and smart key interface, user-interface with system 10 is accommodated via telephone, personal computer or personal digital assistant, or through infrared or radio frequency transmission.
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28 Claims
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1. A building automation and control system comprising:
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an open architecture system platform in direct communication with a plurality of subsystems or devices located in proximity to a building;
a smart card in communication with said system platform for control of said system platform, subsystems or devices, said smart card comprising a programmable microprocessor; and
a touchscreen for user-interface with said system platform. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A smart key access apparatus for access to a building, said smart key access apparatus comprising:
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a smart key comprising a button for transmission of an encoded signal;
a cradle comprising a ground contact and a power contact, said cradle for providing power to said smart key and receiving the smart key encoded signal upon placement of said smart key in said cradle; and
an interface for transmission of the encoded signal to a building automation and control system. - View Dependent Claims (6)
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7. A method of providing building automation and control comprising the steps of:
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providing a programmable microprocessor on a system platform;
controlling building subsystems and devices with the system platform;
communicating at least one signal protocol selected from the group consisting of RS 232, RS 485, telephone line, data bus, and PLC to and from the system platform. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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11. An automated system comprising:
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a main panel comprising a smart card;
a plurality of distributed touchscreens electrically connected to said main panel, at least one of said touchscreens capable of displaying a temperature; and
a temperature sensing element disposed substantially within at least one of said touchscreens. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 25)
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12. An automated system comprising:
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a smart card;
one or more user interfaces physically remote from and electrically connected to said smart card, said user interfaces comprising an iconic touchscreen; and
at least one element selected from the list consisting of security keypad, scene keypad, audio remote control, audio keypad, video remote control, video keypad, family scheduler, multiple palm pilot synchronizer, multiple personal digital assistant synchronizer, individual email monitor, lighting control keypad, appliance control keypad, energy usage display, and message delivery system.
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13. An automated method for reacting to a fire comprising the steps of automatically turning on all interior lights;
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automatically turning off heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning;
automatically activating an alarm;
automatically activating exterior lights; and
automatically calling a predetermined number.
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14. An automated method for notifying a first person of another person'"'"'s arrival at a building comprising the steps of:
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detecting the arrival when the other person'"'"'s smart key is used; and
notifying the first person of the other person'"'"'s arrival. - View Dependent Claims (15)
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16. An automated method for notifying a first person of another person'"'"'s failure to arrive at a building by a predetermined time comprising the steps of:
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determining at the predetermined time if the other person has arrived at the building; and
notifying the first person if the other person has not arrived at the building.
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18. A method for automatically controlling a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system comprising:
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detecting an opening of a door or window; and
automatically adjusting the system in a vicinity of the detected opening.
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26. A method for providing automatic building control comprising the steps of:
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providing at least one smart key corresponding to a particular user;
providing at least one smart key reader;
providing a building control system comprising a smart card, said system receiving information from said key reader; and
wherein an adjustment is made by the control system to one or more elements selected from the list consisting of heating temperatures, cooling temperatures, lighting, audio, control devices and combinations of these based on programming for the particular user.
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27. An automated system comprising:
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a main panel comprising a smart card;
a plurality of user interfaces physically separated from but electrically connected to said main panel, said interfaces selected from the list consisting of one or more touchscreens having a temperature sensor disposed therein, one or more smart key readers, and combinations thereof.
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28. A method for preventing damage to a processor of an automated building control system comprising the steps of:
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providing an automated building system comprising a main panel;
providing one or more access points to said main panel; and
disposing said one or more access points remote from said main panel.
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Specification