METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATION AND ALARM ARCHITECTURE

    公开(公告)号:US20180367366A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-12-20

    申请号:US16109979

    申请日:2018-08-23

    Abstract: A method and system architecture for automation and alarm systems is provided. The system architecture is hierarchically organized, allowing devices to process system data differently at different levels of the hierarchy. Moreover, different devices at the same level of the hierarchy may employ different or custom configurations, allowing for context-dependent algorithms to be deployed in the system. The configuration of each device in the system is defined by a set of rules, filters, thresholds, and other criteria, which are pushed to a device from other devices in the hierarchy. Accordingly, the configuration of each device is dynamically updated as information is learned about the context in which the device is deployed, and as more advanced algorithms and configurations are developed.

    Vent for use in an HVAC system
    2.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11274840B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-03-15

    申请号:US15791534

    申请日:2017-10-24

    Abstract: An improved HVAC vent is disclosed. The vent may include an air turbine positioned within a passageway for selectively enabling and preventing airflow. In use, the air turbine is selectively operable between first and second states. In the first state, the air turbine may be freely rotatable, via the airflow, so that the received airflow can move through the passageway. In the second state, rotation of the air turbine is controlled or prevented so that the received airflow is inhibited or substantially inhibited from moving through the passageway. The vent may also include a motor. In use, the motor may act an energy generator and as an active brake so that in the first state, rotation of the air turbine is used to charge a power storage unit, and in the second state, the motor limits rotation of the air turbine.

    System and method for processing control commands in a voice interactive system

    公开(公告)号:US10031721B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-07-24

    申请号:US14713513

    申请日:2015-05-15

    Abstract: A system and method for processing user speech commands in a voice interactive system is disclosed. Users issue speech phrases on a local device in a premises network, and the local devices first determine if the speech phrases match any commands in a set of local control commands. The control commands, in examples, can activate and deactivate premises devices such as “smart” televisions and simpler lighting devices connected to home automation hubs. In the event of a command match, local actions associated with the commands are executed directly on the premises devices in response. When no match is found on the local device, the speech phrases are sent in messages to a remote server over a network cloud such as the Internet for further processing. This can save on bandwidth and cost as compared to current voice recognition systems.

    INTELLIGENT SMOKE SENSOR WITH AUDIO-VIDEO VERIFICATION
    4.
    发明申请
    INTELLIGENT SMOKE SENSOR WITH AUDIO-VIDEO VERIFICATION 审中-公开
    具有音视频验证功能的智能烟雾传感器

    公开(公告)号:US20160133108A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-05-12

    申请号:US14988014

    申请日:2016-01-05

    Abstract: A method and system architecture for automation and alarm systems is provided. An intelligent fire detection sensor is provided that provides input data to a gateway device for processing and facilitates two-way communication with users and a third-party monitoring service. The system architecture is hierarchically organized, allowing devices to process system data differently at different levels of the hierarchy. Processing of at least some of the sensor data is overseen by the gateway device, which may determine, based on the processing, to activate one or more secondary sensors at the fire detector (such as an optical camera). The gateway device and fire detection sensor may interact cooperatively to process voice commands and/or gesture data, and to recognize false alarms.

    Abstract translation: 提供了自动化和报警系统的方法和系统架构。 提供了一种智能火灾探测传感器,它向网关设备提供输入数据,用于处理和促进与用户和第三方监控服务的双向通信。 系统架构是分层组织的,允许设备在不同级别的层次上不同地处理系统数据。 至少一些传感器数据的处理由网关设备监视,网关设备可以基于处理来确定在火情检测器(例如光学摄像机)处激活一个或多个二次传感器。 网关设备和火灾探测传感器可以协作地进行交互以处理语音命令和/或手势数据,并识别假警报。

    DIGITAL CIRCUIT AND METHOD FOR MEASURING AC VOLTAGE VALUES
    5.
    发明申请
    DIGITAL CIRCUIT AND METHOD FOR MEASURING AC VOLTAGE VALUES 有权
    数字电路和测量交流电压值的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20130158924A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-06-20

    申请号:US13630986

    申请日:2012-09-28

    Abstract: An AC measurement circuit includes a rectifier for receiving an AC signal; a peak detection circuit; and a voltage divider, interconnected with an output of the rectifier, and the input of the peak detection circuit to provide the peak detection circuit with a voltage value equal to a fraction of the AC signal. An analog to digital converter, has its analog input interconnected with an output of the peak detection circuit, for providing a digital output corresponding to its analog input. A summing circuit sums n samples of the digital output. The voltage divider is configured so that the summing circuit calculates an average measurement of the AC signal by summing n samples and without floating point division.

    Abstract translation: AC测量电路包括用于接收AC信号的整流器; 峰值检测电路; 以及与整流器的输出互连的分压器和峰值检测电路的输入,以使峰值检测电路具有等于AC信号的一部分的电压值。 模数转换器,其模拟输入与峰值检测电路的输出互连,用于提供对应于其模拟输入的数字输出。 求和电路对数字输出的n个样本求和。 分压器被配置为使得求和电路通过对n个采样求和并且没有浮点除法来计算AC信号的平均测量值。

    Intelligent smoke sensor with audio-video verification

    公开(公告)号:US10803720B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-10-13

    申请号:US14988014

    申请日:2016-01-05

    Abstract: A method and system architecture for automation and alarm systems is provided. An intelligent fire detection sensor is provided that provides input data to a gateway device for processing and facilitates two-way communication with users and a third-party monitoring service. The system architecture is hierarchically organized, allowing devices to process system data differently at different levels of the hierarchy. Processing of at least some of the sensor data is overseen by the gateway device, which may determine, based on the processing, to activate one or more secondary sensors at the fire detector (such as an optical camera). The gateway device and fire detection sensor may interact cooperatively to process voice commands and/or gesture data, and to recognize false alarms.

    Method and apparatus for resource balancing in an automation and alarm architecture

    公开(公告)号:US10592306B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-03-17

    申请号:US14857900

    申请日:2015-09-18

    Abstract: A method and system architecture for automation and alarm systems is provided. According to exemplary embodiments, relatively simple processing tasks are performed at the sensor level, with more complex processing being shifted to the gateway entity or a networked processing device. The gateway entity dynamically allocates processing resources for sensors. If a sensor detects than an event is occurring, or predicts that an event is about to occur, the sensor submits a resources allocation request and a power balancer running on the gateway entity processes the request. In response to the resources allocation request, the gateway entity allocates some processing resources to the requesting sensor and the data is processed in real-time or near-real-time by the gateway entity.

    System and method for ground fault detection and fault type evaluation
    9.
    发明授权
    System and method for ground fault detection and fault type evaluation 有权
    接地故障检测和故障类型评估的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09134354B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-09-15

    申请号:US13648242

    申请日:2012-10-09

    Abstract: The embodiments disclose a circuit for detecting and determining a type of ground fault in a security system. An operational amplifier (OA) having positive and negative inputs and an output may receive AC input signals having different frequencies, f1 and f2 at a positive input and provide an AC output signal at the output. An OA feedback loop may comprise a ground fault equivalent impedance connected at the OA negative input and a feedback resistor connected between the OA output and the OA negative input. A rectifier may convert the AC output signal to a DC signal and a filter to obtain a steady DC voltage from the rectified DC signal. A steady DC voltage for two different AC input signals may be obtained and converted to a relative voltage with respect to a constant input voltage amplitude. The relative voltages may be compared to detect and determine a type of ground fault condition.

    Abstract translation: 这些实施例公开了一种用于检测和确定安全系统中的接地故障类型的电路。 具有正,负输入和输出的运算放大器(OA)可以在正输入处接收具有不同频率f1和f2的AC输入信号,并在输出端提供AC输出信号。 OA反馈回路可以包括连接在OA负输入端的接地故障等效阻抗和连接在OA输出和OA负输入之间的反馈电阻器。 整流器可以将交流输出信号转换为直流信号和滤波器,以从整流的直流信号获得稳定的直流电压。 可以获得两个不同AC输入信号的稳定DC电压,并将其转换为相对于恒定输入电压幅度的相对电压。 可以比较相对电压以检测并确定接地故障状况的类型。

    Signaling circuit and method to detect zone status
    10.
    发明授权
    Signaling circuit and method to detect zone status 有权
    信号电路和方法来检测区域状态

    公开(公告)号:US09024616B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-05-05

    申请号:US13688626

    申请日:2012-11-29

    Abstract: A bi-directional current limiter may be configured to receive an AC signal and bi-directionally limit the loop current to a predetermined current value. A first and second zone may be configured in series with the AC signal and bi-directional current limiter. The first and second zone may include unidirectional current limiters to limit a unidirectional current that is proportionately less than the bi-directionally limited current. A first opto-coupler circuit (ISO1) may be configured to detect both high and low current states in the current loop circuit. Second and third opto-coupler circuits (ISO2 and ISO3) associated with the first and second zones may be configured to detect only high current states in the current loop circuit. The status of the first and second zones may then be determined by an analysis of the current level in the current loop circuit during two half cycles as determined by the various current limiters.

    Abstract translation: 双向限流器可以被配置为接收AC信号并将环路电流双向限制到预定的电流值。 第一和第二区域可以与AC信号和双向限流器串联配置。 第一和第二区域可以包括单向电流限制器,以限制比例地小于双向限制电流的单向电流。 第一光耦合器电路(ISO1)可被配置为检测电流环路中的高电流状态和低电流状态。 与第一和第二区域相关联的第二和第三光耦合器电路(ISO2和ISO3)可以被配置为仅检测电流回路中的高电流状态。 然后可以通过对由各种电流限制器确定的两个半周期期间的电流回路中的电流电平的分析来确定第一和第二区域的状态。

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