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System and method for using a wired network to send response messages in an automation system

  • US 8,107,946 B2
  • Filed: 02/22/2008
  • Issued: 01/31/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/22/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system of sending response messages over a wired communication channel in an automation network, comprising:

  • a plurality of automation devices;

    a central controller configured to transmit control signals to the automation devices using a radio frequency (RF) network, wherein the central controller waits for a response message fromat least one of the plurality of automation devices to be received at the central controller using a wired network; and

    the wired network being in communication with the central controller and the plurality of automation devices, wherein the plurality of automation devices are configured to send the response messages to the central controller using the wired network, wherein the central controller retransmits the control signal from the central controller to at least one of the plurality of automation devices over the wired network if the response message is not received at the at least one automation device within a predetermined period after the control signal is transmitted over the RF network.

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