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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 08, 2025
Filed:
Feb. 22, 2022
Johnson Controls Tyco Ip Holdings Llp, Milwaukee, WI (US);
Christopher Brophy, Cedarburg, WI (US);
Daniel Disch, Brookfield, WI (US);
Kim Weller, Mukwonago, WI (US);
Julie Ahl, Milwaukee, WI (US);
Nathan Emlen, Milwaukee, WI (US);
Tyco Fire & Security GmbH, Neuhausen am Rheinfall, CH;
Abstract
A device for use in a building management system (BMS) is a controller device. The device includes a base comprising a first processor and a base interface, the first processor being configure to provide control operations for a device in the building system, and a first module installable on and removable from the base. The first module includes a first module interface for receiving power from and communicating with the base via the base interface. In some embodiments, the device includes an optional a second module installable on and removable from the base, the second module comprising a second module interface for receiving power from and communicating with the base via the base interface.