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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 27, 2005
Filed:
Dec. 07, 2001
Michael C. Von Kannewurff, Middlebury, CT (US);
Jeffrey A. Goodman, West Hartford, CT (US);
Mark F. Culler, Kensington, CT (US);
Scott C. Evans, Burnt Hills, NY (US);
Roger J. Morgan, Farmington, CT (US);
John J. Dougherty, Collegeville, PA (US);
Daniel J. Dellavecchia, Burlington, CT (US);
Kenneth B. Welles, Ii, Scotia, NY (US);
Matthew D. Dougherty, Southington, CT (US);
Michael C. von Kannewurff, Middlebury, CT (US);
Jeffrey A. Goodman, West Hartford, CT (US);
Mark F. Culler, Kensington, CT (US);
Scott C. Evans, Burnt Hills, NY (US);
Roger J. Morgan, Farmington, CT (US);
John J. Dougherty, Collegeville, PA (US);
Daniel J. DellaVecchia, Burlington, CT (US);
Kenneth B. Welles, II, Scotia, NY (US);
Matthew D. Dougherty, Southington, CT (US);
General Electric Company, Schenectady, NY (US);
Abstract
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.