Matthew Ryan Dougherty

US Patent:

20030200009, Oct 23, 2003

Filed:

Dec 7, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/683284

Inventors:

Michael von Kannewurff - Middlebury CT, US
Jeffrey Goodman - West Hartford CT, US
Mark Culler - Kensington CT, US
Scott Evans - Burnt Hills NY, US
Roger Morgan - Farmington CT, US
John Dougherty - Collegeville PA, US
Daniel DellaVecchia - Burlington CT, US
Kenneth Welles - Scotia NY, US
Matthew Dougherty - Southington CT, US

International Classification:

G05B013/00

US Classification:

700/275000, 340/541000, 707/104100, 700/002000

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.