Remote monitoring and control of HVAC devices

A system for remotely monitoring and controlling an HVAC device (14) includes a server (12) which receives queries from an entry device (10) and data from the HVAC device (14). Databases with information regarding the location and status of the HVAC devices reside on the server (12), as does a user...

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Main Authors HILL, MARK ALEXANDER, JAMES, PAUL W, DE WOLF, THOMAS L, CHATURVEDI, GAYATRI, DOLAN, ROBERT PAUL, MORELLI, MARK DAMIAN
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
French
German
Published 08.10.2003
Edition7
Subjects
CONTROLLING
ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
ELECTRICITY
PHYSICS
REGULATING
SELECTING
SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING OR REGULATING NON-ELECTRIC VARIABLES
TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHICCOMMUNICATION
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Summary:A system for remotely monitoring and controlling an HVAC device (14) includes a server (12) which receives queries from an entry device (10) and data from the HVAC device (14). Databases with information regarding the location and status of the HVAC devices reside on the server (12), as does a user name / password file, instead of in the entry device (10) or the HVAC controller. Connection is provided over various communications links including the Internet, POTS, and GSM networks. A user with an entry device (10) such as a handheld computer or cell phone using wireless access protocol (WAP) can change settings, obtain diagnostic information, and receive alarm messages about a plurality of HVAC devices (14).
Bibliography:Application Number: EP20010308148