METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RAPID CHANGE OF ELECTRICAL RECEPTACLE AND CREATION OF SMART-READY ENVIRONMENT
First Claim
1. A system for converting an existing structure into a wireless hub for remotely monitoring and controlling one or more electrically driven devices, comprisinga pre-existing gang box, wherein mains wires are contained within said gang box and electrically connected to an electrical supply;
- a contact assembly plate inserted within said pre-existing gang box and electrically connected to said mains wires;
a removable sub-assembly electrically connected to said contact assembly plate, wherein said removable sub-assembly has a front side and a back side;
a cover positioned over the front of said removable sub-assembly;
an integrated circuit within said removable sub-assembly for providingwireless connectivity; and
an adapter suitable for allowing wireless communication protocols to the gateway or router.
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Abstract
The present invention proposes a system and method for creating a hub for monitoring and controlling electrically driven devices within an existing structure, such as a residence or an office, whereby the system and method rely upon existing gang boxes and wiring present in the existing structure. Through the present invention, older structures will be able to gain the benefit of a hub environment without requiring new wiring, wherein the various electrically driven devices can be monitored and controlled.
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1. A system for converting an existing structure into a wireless hub for remotely monitoring and controlling one or more electrically driven devices, comprising
a pre-existing gang box, wherein mains wires are contained within said gang box and electrically connected to an electrical supply; -
a contact assembly plate inserted within said pre-existing gang box and electrically connected to said mains wires; a removable sub-assembly electrically connected to said contact assembly plate, wherein said removable sub-assembly has a front side and a back side; a cover positioned over the front of said removable sub-assembly; an integrated circuit within said removable sub-assembly for providing wireless connectivity; and an adapter suitable for allowing wireless communication protocols to the gateway or router. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A system for converting an existing structure into a narrowband for remotely monitoring and controlling one or more electrically driven devices, comprising
a pre-existing gang box, wherein mains wires are contained within said gang box and electrically connected to an electrical supply; -
a contact assembly plate inserted within said pre-existing gang box and electrically connected to said mains wires; a removable sub-assembly electrically connected to said contact assembly plate, wherein said removable sub-assembly has a front side and a back side; a cover positioned over the front of said removable sub-assembly; an integrated circuit within said removable sub-assembly for providing narrowband. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method for transforming an existing structure into a wireless hub for remotely monitoring and controlling one or more electrically driven devices, comprising the steps of:
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removing an existing electrical receptacle from an existing gang box; attaching a contact assembly plate to the mains wires of said existing gang box; positioning said contact assembly plate within said existing gang box; attaching a removable sub-assembly to said contact assembly plate; positioning a cover over the front of said removable sub-assembly; connecting an electrically driven device to said removable sub-assembly; establishing a connection between an integrated circuit and a router; and monitoring and controlling said electrically driven device by said client controller. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18)
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