Method, system, and computer program product for managing controlled residential or non-residential environments
CA 2624250 C · Owner: Pitts, Michael · Inventors: Pitts, Michael; Krzyzanowski, Paul; Lin, Wayzen
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A control server, or similar central processor manages the distribution of , data (including audio and video) voice, and control signals among a plurality of devices connected via a wired and/or wireless communications network. The devices include audio/visual devices (such as televisions, monitors, PDAs, notepads, notebooks MP3, portable stereo, etc.) as well as household appliances (such as, lighting, ovens, alarm clocks etc.). The control server , supports video/audio serving telephony, messaging, file sharing, internetworking and security. A portable controller allows a user to access and control the network devices from any location within a controlled residential and/or …
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- Filed September 29, 2006 and granted May 26, 2015. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended September 29, 2026.
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