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Remote device control and energy monitoring

Stephen Scott Trundle, +3 more
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In this paper, the authors describe a system for providing remote device (e.g., thermostat, lighting, appliance, etc.) control and/or energy monitoring. But the system is not designed to provide remote device monitoring.
Abstract: 
Techniques are described for providing remote device (e.g., thermostat, lighting, appliance, etc.) control and/or energy monitoring. A system monitors sensor data captured by one or more sensors that sense attributes relevant to user presence at one or more monitored properties and status of one or more energy consuming devices associated with the one or more monitored properties. The system analyzes the monitored sensor data and the monitored device status with respect to a set of one or more rules and performs an operation related to controlling the one or more energy consuming devices based on the analysis of the monitored sensor data and the monitored device status with respect to the set of one or more rules.

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Energy management system and method

Kevin R. Imes, +1 more
TL;DR: In this paper, a home energy management system and method includes a network device disposed at a residence and a wireless home energy network capable of establishing communication with the network device, where a server is disposed remotely from the residence and capable of generating a control action report to control the network devices.
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Thermostat user interface

Anthony Michael Fadell, +4 more
TL;DR: In this paper, a ring-shaped user interface component is used to track a rotational input motion of a user, and a processing system is configured to identify a setpoint temperature value based on the tracked input motion, and an electronic display coupled to the processing system.
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Information processing apparatus, information processing method and program

Fuminori Homma, +1 more
TL;DR: In this article, a method for modifying an image is presented, which consists of displaying an image, the image comprising a portion of an object; determining if an edge of the object is in a location within the portion; and detecting movement in a member direction, of an operating member with respect to the edge.
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Vehicle-based multimode discovery

Christopher P. Ricci, +2 more
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present a device discovery daemon that bases access of a communication device to an on board vehicle network on device location, which is based on the location of the device itself.
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Occupancy pattern detection, estimation and prediction

Anthony Michael Fadell, +5 more
TL;DR: In this paper, an a priori stochastic model of occupancy patterns based on information of the enclosure and/or the expected occupants is used to pre-seed an occupancy prediction engine.
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Environmental condition control and energy-management system and method

Ehlers Gregory A, +1 more
TL;DR: In this article, an indoor environmental condition control and energy management system includes a plurality of inputs, including a user input, an energy price input, and an energy consumption load input, coupled with the inputs, computes an environmental condition deadband range for multiple energy unit price points.
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Optimized energy management system

Craig Howard Miller
TL;DR: In this paper, an energy control unit includes one or more algorithms for scheduling the control of energy consumption devices on the basis of variables relating to forecast energy supply and demand, such as battery storage and alternative energy sources (e.g., photovoltaic cells).
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Automation apparatus and methods

Frederick J. Kiko
TL;DR: In this article, a server-based system and associated components for providing substantially automated operation and control of various functions within a premises, such as a residence, is described. But the system is adapted for low cost, ease of installation and operation, and ready repair by the premises owner.
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Home intrusion confrontation avoidance system

Jr. Robert Osann
TL;DR: In this paper, a system that enables the user to deal with an intrusion into their home without having to personally confront the intruder is described, where a display and control unit is disclosed that is suitable for residing on a bedside table, typically in the master bedroom, performing a remote viewing and control function.