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Integrated building device monitoring network

  • US 7,965,174 B2
  • Filed: 02/28/2008
  • Issued: 06/21/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/28/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A networked electrical device configured to be coupled between a power distribution network of a building and an electrical appliance, the networked electrical device comprising:

  • a mounting arrangement configured to mount the networked electrical device operatively within a building;

    a connection arrangement to operatively connect the networked electrical device to a power distribution network of the building, power from the power distribution network to power the electrical device;

    a device communication module to communicate with at least one other networked electrical device configured to be coupled between a power distribution network of a building and an electrical appliance, the at least one other networked electrical device located within the building;

    a location module configured to provide a location of the at least one other networked electrical device within the building, the location being based on information about a received wireless signal associated with a communication between the networked electrical device and the at least one other networked electrical device; and

    a switch configured to remotely switch power on or off from the power distribution network to the networked electrical device.

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