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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 06, 2007
Filed:
Sep. 24, 2002
Jeff Johnson, West Fargo, ND (US);
Dan Schulz, Fargo, ND (US);
Thor Iverson, Fargo, ND (US);
Dan Malmstrom, Fergus Falls, ND (US);
Jeff Johnson, West Fargo, ND (US);
Dan Schulz, Fargo, ND (US);
Thor Iverson, Fargo, ND (US);
Dan Malmstrom, Fergus Falls, ND (US);
Echelon Corporation, San Jose, CA (US);
Abstract
An Internet based home communications system for allowing a homeowner to monitor and control various features of their home. The system comprises a plurality of control devices positioned within a home, a control unit in communication with the plurality of control devices wherein the control unit is connected to a global computer network, and a data center connected to the global computer network and in communication with the control unit. The homeowner is capable of monitoring and controlling the control device within the home by accessing a web page displayed by the data center through a web browser on a computer. The homeowner can view, monitor and control features of their home through the web page. In addition, the control unit may notify the appropriate supplier when propane or food becomes low within the home through the global computer network.