IP Library Patent Application 11846137
Patent Application
App. No. 11/846,137

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR BINDING IN A BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM

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11/846,137
Abstract

An automation component configured for wireless communication within a building automation system is disclosed. The automation component includes a wireless communications component, a processor in communications with the wireless communications component and a memory in communication with the processor, the memory configured to stored computer readable instructions which are executable by the processor. The computer readable instructions are programmed to generate a binding request including a device identifier, broadcast the binding request via the wireless communications component, and establish a binding relationship based on a received response to the binding request. A method for binding an automation component within a building automation system is further disclosed. The method includes communicating a binding request via a wireless communication link wherein the binding request includes a device identifier, receiving a binding response via the wireless communication link, and establishing a binding relationship based on the received binding response.

Claims (37)

1 . An automation component configured for wireless communication within a building automation system, the automation component comprising:

a wireless communications component;

a processor in communication with the wireless communications component;

a memory in communication with the processor, the memory configured to store computer readable instructions which are executable by the processor; wherein the computer readable instructions are programmed to:

generate a binding request including a device identifier;

broadcast the binding request via the wireless communications component; and

establish a binding relationship based on a received response to the binding request.

2 . The automation component of claim 1 , wherein the device identifier is selected from the group consisting of: a logical identifier; an internet protocol address; a media access control address; and a local network address.

3 . The automation component of claim 1 , wherein the computer readable instructions are further programmed to:

establish a temporary binding relationship based on an initial received response to the binding request

4 . The automation component of claim 1 , wherein the computer readable instructions are further programmed to:

generate a personal area network binding request having a device identifier; and

establish a personal area network binding relationship based on a received response to the binding personal area network.

5 . The automation component of claim 1 , wherein the memory is configured to store a man-machine interface.

6 . A method for binding an automation component within a building automation system, the method comprising:

communicating a binding request via a wireless communication link wherein the binding request includes a device identifier;

receiving a binding response via the wireless communication link; and

establishing a binding relationship based on the received binding response.

7 . The method of claim 6 , wherein communicating a binding request including broadcasting the binding request.

8 . The method of claim 6 , wherein communicating the binding request further comprises:

communicating the included device identifier selected from the group consisting of: a logical identifier; an internet protocol address; a media access control address; and a local network address.

9 . The method of claim 6 further comprising:

establishing a temporary binding relationship based on an initial received response to the binding request.

10 . The method of claim 6 further comprising:

communicating a personal area network binding request having a device identifier; and

establishing a personal area network binding relationship based on a received response to the binding personal area network.

11 . The method of claim 6 further comprising:

configuring the binding request via a man-machine interface.

12 . An automation component configured for wireless communication within a building automation system, the automation component comprising:

a processor configured to generate a binding request including a device identifier;

a wireless transmitter configured to wirelessly broadcast the binding request to a second automation component; and

a receiver configured to receive a binding response communicated from the second automation component;

wherein a binding relationship is established with the second automation component based on the received response.

13 . The automation component of claim 12 , wherein the device identifier is selected from the group consisting of: a logical identifier; an internet protocol address; a media access control address; and a local network address.

14 . The automation component of claim 12 , wherein the processor is further configured to generate a temporary binding relationship based on an initial received response to the binding request

15 . The automation component of claim 12 , wherein the processor is further configured to generate a personal area network binding request having a device identifier and establish a personal area network binding relationship based on a received response to the binding personal area network.

16 . The automation component of claim 12 further comprising a man-machine interface.

Assignments (2)
MERGER Recorded Mar 8, 2010
From: SIEMENS BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
To: SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC.
Reel/Frame 024054/0938 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Aug 28, 2007
From: MCFARLAND, NORMAN R.; NASS, GEOFFREY D.; SONGKAKUL, PORNSAK; RAIMO, JEFFREY A.; HENDRIX, JOHN A.
To: SIEMENS BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Reel/Frame 019757/0501 →