Patents Assigned to Autani Corporation
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Publication number: 20140217905Abstract: A multi-level automation control architecture, methods, and systems are disclosed, which provide enhanced scalability, functionality, and cost effectiveness for energy, access, and control. The systems include various combinations of automation controllers, remote controllers and peripheral devices that are used to provide monitoring and control functionality over the various systems in a structure, such as HVAC, water, lighting, etc. In various embodiments, the automation controller and various peripheral devices are implemented to provide an integrated energy management system for the structure. The system allows the user to manage energy based on the day, time, the presence of people, and the availability of natural lighting and heating, as well as prioritize and participate in demand-response program.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2013Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: AUTANI CORPORATIONInventors: RANDY CLAYTON, MICHAEL ANTONE
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Patent number: 8581439Abstract: An automation system including a plurality of peripheral devices, each configured to perform at least one function relating to energy consumption in a facility and an automation controller in communication with the plurality of peripheral devices and providing for the control of the performance of the function by each device, wherein the system includes a configurable transfer switch that enables the system to control the flow and/or source of electricity provided to circuits in a facility.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2010Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Autani CorporationInventors: Randy Clayton, Henry Martin
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Patent number: 8504174Abstract: A multi-level automation control architecture, methods, and systems are disclosed, which provide enhanced scalability, functionality, and cost effectiveness for energy, access, and control. The systems include various combinations of automation controllers, remote controllers and peripheral devices that are used to provide monitoring and control functionality over the various systems in a structure, such as HVAC, water, lighting, etc. In various embodiments, the automation controller and various peripheral devices are implemented to provide an integrated energy management system for the structure. The system allows the user to manage energy based on the day, time, the presence of people, and the availability of natural lighting and heating, as well as prioritize and participate in demand-response program.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2011Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Autani CorporationInventors: Daniel Rahme, Randy Clayton, Michael Antone
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Automation devices, systems, architectures, and methods for energy management and other applications
Patent number: 8429435Abstract: An automation system including a plurality of peripheral devices, each configured to perform at least one function relating to energy consumption in a facility and an automation controller in communication with the plurality of peripheral devices and providing for the control of the performance of the function by each device, wherein the automation controller includes a compiler configured to take high level rules and information about the peripheral devices and produce at least one program that will respond to data from the peripheral devices and to timer, calendar, clock, and preprogrammed events and a server component that provides the data as input to the at least one program and takes actions based on the output of the program.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2009Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: Autani CorporationInventors: Randy Clayton, Kenneth Noppinger -
Publication number: 20110213472Abstract: A multi-level automation control architecture, methods, and systems are disclosed, which provide enhanced scalability, functionality, and cost effectiveness for energy, access, and control. The systems include various combinations of automation controllers, remote controllers and peripheral devices that are used to provide monitoring and control functionality over the various systems in a structure, such as HVAC, water, lighting, etc. In various embodiments, the automation controller and various peripheral devices are implemented to provide an integrated energy management system for the structure. The system allows the user to manage energy based on the day, time, the presence of people, and the availability of natural lighting and heating, as well as prioritize and participate in demand-response program.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2011Publication date: September 1, 2011Applicant: AUTANI CORPORATIONInventors: Randy Clayton, Michael Antone, Daniel Rahme
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Patent number: 7865252Abstract: A multi-level automation control architecture, methods, and systems are disclosed, which provide enhanced scalability, functionality, and cost effectiveness for energy, access, and control. The systems include various combinations of automation controllers, remote controllers and peripheral devices that are used to provide monitoring and control functionality over the various systems in a structure, such as HVAC, water, lighting, etc. In various embodiments, the automation controller and various peripheral devices are implemented to provide an integrated energy management system for the structure. The system allows the user to manage energy based on the day, time, the presence of people, and the availability of natural lighting and heating, as well as prioritize and participate in demand-response program.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2008Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Assignee: Autani CorporationInventor: Randy Clayton
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Publication number: 20080183316Abstract: A multi-level automation control architecture, methods, and systems are disclosed, which provide enhanced scalability, functionality, and cost effectiveness for energy, access, and control. The systems include various combinations of automation controllers, remote controllers and peripheral devices that are used to provide monitoring and control functionality over the various systems in a structure, such as HVAC, water, lighting, etc. In various embodiments, the automation controller and various peripheral devices are implemented to provide an integrated energy management system for the structure. The system allows the user to manage energy based on the day, time, the presence of people, and the availability of natural lighting and heating, as well as prioritize and participate in demand-response program.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2008Publication date: July 31, 2008Applicant: AUTANI CORPORATIONInventor: Randy Clayton
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Publication number: 20080183307Abstract: A multi-level automation control architecture, methods, and systems are disclosed, which provide enhanced scalability, functionality, and cost effectiveness for energy, access, and control. The systems include various combinations of automation controllers, remote controllers and peripheral devices that are used to provide monitoring and control functionality over the various systems in a structure, such as HVAC, water, lighting, etc. In various embodiments, the automation controller and various peripheral devices are implemented to provide an integrated energy management system for the structure. The system allows the user to manage energy based on the day, time, the presence of people, and the availability of natural lighting and heating, as well as prioritize and participate in demand-response program.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2008Publication date: July 31, 2008Applicant: Autani CorporationInventors: Randy Clayton, Michael Antone, Daniel Rahme