Transducer access point
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1. A method for bridging data and services in a network, comprising:
- discovering at least one transducer device in the network;
creating a virtual transducer device for each at least one transducer device discovered; and
controlling the at least one transducer device via a transducer access device.
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Abstract
The invention relates to a method and apparatus for exposing (i.e. bridging) data and services offered by low power, low duty cycle transducers (e.g. sensors and actuators) in a standardized format over existing and established home networking technologies. A transducer access point is a functional component that serves as a proxy for health devices and sensors that are off/asleep the majority of the time to conserver power (e.g. battery life). The transducer access point may be implemented as a stand alone device or embedded within a computing device such as a home PC.
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19 Claims
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1. A method for bridging data and services in a network, comprising:
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discovering at least one transducer device in the network; creating a virtual transducer device for each at least one transducer device discovered; and controlling the at least one transducer device via a transducer access device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A network for bridging data and services, comprising:
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at least one transducer device accessible via the network; a transducer access device configured to discover the at least one transducer device, and create a virtual transducer device for each at least one transducer device discovered; and a control device to control of the at least one transducer device via the transducer access device. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A transducer access device method, comprising:
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discovering at least one transducer device in a network; and creating a virtual transducer device for each at least one transducer device discovered on the network. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19)
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