BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM AND METHOD
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1. A Building Automation System comprising:
- a data network;
a communications protocol;
a central node that stores a one or more configuration and control information;
a one or more individual nodes that perform a one or more control functions; and
a one or more nodes with a user interface for accessing and using the configuration and control information;
wherein all said nodes are operably connected via the data network and interact according to the communications protocol.
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Abstract
Certain embodiments of the present invention are directed to an improved building automation system, a system and method for configuring a building automation system, and a system and method for storing and recalling at will physical hardware settings for a building automation system that solves the shortcomings of the known art. Embodiments of the present invention provide control of lighting, audio distribution, and climate functions within a home or building. Elements for audio distribution and control are connected using a wired or wireless IP network. Lighting and climate controls are also connected using a wired or wireless network.
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1. A Building Automation System comprising:
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a data network; a communications protocol; a central node that stores a one or more configuration and control information; a one or more individual nodes that perform a one or more control functions; and a one or more nodes with a user interface for accessing and using the configuration and control information; wherein all said nodes are operably connected via the data network and interact according to the communications protocol. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A system for building automation, the system comprising:
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a user network; a Master Coordinator operably connected to said user network; a BAS Network created by the Master Coordinator, operably connected to the Master Coordinator, but separate from said user network; a one or more Elements operably connected to the BAS Network; a one or more user computing device operably connected to the user network; and a BAS Software Application running on said user computing device.
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