Learning device interaction rules
First Claim
1. A device for establishing rules for device interaction in an environment having a plurality of devices where each device performs one or more unique functions within the environment with the one or more functions of each device being associated with various states, the device comprising:
- a transmitter;
a receiver;
a memory;
components that acquire the various states upon performing the one or more unique functions of the device;
a state sensor that is operably coupled to one or more of the components to recognize a current state of the device; and
a processor in communication with the transmitter, receiver, memory, and state sensor,the processor being configured toobserve change of state activity among the plurality of devices through receiving a change of state signal from the state sensor,learn a set of rules based upon observing the change of state activity,store the set of rules in the memory, andapply the stored set of rules to automatically control changes of state of devices within the plurality of devices.
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Abstract
Devices and methods are disclosed for establishing interaction among electronic devices of an environment. The device has a transmitter, receiver, memory for storing interaction rules, and a processor for learning the interaction rules in association with the transmitter, receiver, and other devices of the environment. The device also includes components for performing the device specific functions and a state sensor for determining the logical or physical state of the device. Methods involve observing at one or more devices change of state activity among the plurality of devices through receiving a change of state message that is transmitted to the one or more devices. A set of rules are learned at the one or more devices based upon observing the change of state activity. The learned set of rules are then applied at the one or more devices to automatically control changes of state of devices within the plurality of devices.
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20 Claims
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1. A device for establishing rules for device interaction in an environment having a plurality of devices where each device performs one or more unique functions within the environment with the one or more functions of each device being associated with various states, the device comprising:
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a transmitter; a receiver; a memory; components that acquire the various states upon performing the one or more unique functions of the device; a state sensor that is operably coupled to one or more of the components to recognize a current state of the device; and a processor in communication with the transmitter, receiver, memory, and state sensor, the processor being configured to observe change of state activity among the plurality of devices through receiving a change of state signal from the state sensor, learn a set of rules based upon observing the change of state activity, store the set of rules in the memory, and apply the stored set of rules to automatically control changes of state of devices within the plurality of devices. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A system for establishing rules for device interaction in an environment having a plurality of devices where each device performs one or more unique functions within the environment with the one or more functions of each device being associated with various states, the system comprising:
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a first device having a first transmitter, a first receiver, a first memory, first components that acquire the various states upon performing the one or more unique functions of the first device, a first state sensor operably coupled to one or more of the first components to recognize a current state of the first device, and a first processor in communication with the first transmitter, first receiver, first memory, and first state sensor; a second device having a second transmitter, a second receiver, a second memory, second components that acquire the various states upon performing the one or more unique functions of the second device, a second state sensor operably coupled to one or more of the components to recognize a current state of the second device, and a second processor in communication with the second transmitter, second receiver, second memory, and second state sensor; wherein the first processor of the first device is configured to observe change of state activity of the first device through receiving a change of state signal from the first state sensor, learn a set of rules based upon observing the change of state activity, store the set of rules in the first memory, and apply the stored set of rules to automatically control changes of state of devices within the plurality of devices. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A device for learning interaction rules, the device comprising:
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a processor; a memory in communication with the processor; a transmitter in communication with the processor; a receiver in communication with the processor; a sensor in communication with the processor; a component for acquiring a state upon performing a function; an interaction rule stored on the memory; and an operational flow of computer-executable instructions on the memory for detecting a change of state through the sensor; referencing the rules of device interaction; communicating the change of state to a subscriber device according to the interaction rule. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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