General Electric Company

Jeffrey A Goodman

Scott Charles Evans

John James Dougherty

Kenneth B Welles, Ii

Roger J Morgan

Mark Fredrick Culler

Michael C Von Kannewurff

Daniel J DellaVecchia

Matthew D Dougherty

Brad E Parlee

A method of monitoring and automating a home using a network-based system is provided. The system employs a server system coupled to a centralized database, at least one client system, and a plurality of sensors positioned throughout the home. The method includes receiving monitoring and automation (M&A) information from the client system, storing M&A information into the centralized database, cross-referencing M&A information, updating the centralized database periodically to maintain M&A information, monitoring M&A information within the home through the plurality of sensors, performing M&A tasks in the home using the plurality of sensors based on M&A information inputted into the client system and monitored M&A data, and notifying a home owner of the monitored M&A data and the M&A tasks performed within the home.

Home latch-key web based automation system

A phase coupler for operable communication between at least two phases of an electrical distribution system while maintaining power isolation between the phases comprising: a capacitive circuit connected to the at least two phases and configured to transfer a signal having a predetermined frequency or frequency range from a first phase to a second phase; a first terminal in operable communication with the circuit and the first phase; a second terminal in operable communication with the circuit and the second phase; a third terminal in operable communication with the circuit and a neutral line of the electrical system; and a housing configured to house said circuit and provide for operable electrical connection between said first, second and third terminals and an outside conductor.

Phase coupler

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West Hartford, CT, United States of America

Jeffrey A Goodman