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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 18, 2003
Filed:
Aug. 17, 2000
Anish K. Arora, Columbus, OH (US);
Wilf G. Russell, Redmond, WA (US);
Yi-Min Wang, Bellevue, WA (US);
Jun Xu, Urbana, IL (US);
Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, WA (US);
Abstract
A device adapter for an automation system is disclosed. The device adapter includes at least a transmitter, a receiver, and a logic mechanism. The transmitter announces joining and leaving of the non-intelligent power line device to the automation system. The receiver receives commands from the automation system, and acts as a controller to control electricity to the non-intelligent power line device, depending on the commands received from the system. The logic mechanism determines when to instruct the transmitter to announce joining and leaving. The device adapter can also include a sensor. The sensor determines the on/off status of the power line device.