Patents Assigned to Aztech Associates, Inc.
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Patent number: 10146198Abstract: A requirement exists for machine-to-machine communications between the multiple Smart Devices and Networks (SDNs) a user has without in today's environment of ubiquitous electronically enabled devices, sub-systems, systems, and networks. For example, a user's SDNs may include a multitude of network-controllable devices and networked interfaced devices within an environment of wired and wireless networks and a security system. The combined data/knowledge of these multiple SDNs can be employed to trigger actions for one or more SDNs based upon the combined states of all the SDNs. However, rather than requiring users purchase and install new systems and devices remote cloud based analytics, rule engines, etc. are employed to provide many users with smart home or office automation.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2017Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: Aztech Associates Inc.Inventor: Geoffrey David Vincent Salter
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Patent number: 9852486Abstract: A monitoring device, system and method are provided for in-home/on-premises monitoring of usage of utilities, such as electricity and other services. The monitoring device receives information from a smart meter, and displays usage through a display, illuminating an area using a color indicative of the current cost of consumption, and varying the illuminated area at a rate indicative of a rate of consumption or other metric, the varying of the illuminated area simulating movement in the display. The display provides a consumer with “at a glance” visual information on current usage. Optionally a digital display screen provides detailed alphanumeric and graphical information, through a number of selectable display modes. One or more devices may be networked, and interface directly or indirectly with a transceiver of a smart metering system, or a retrofit transceiver for a conventional meter. Monitoring of other utilities and services may alternatively or additionally be provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2017Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: Aztech Associates Inc.Inventor: Geoffrey David Vincent Salter
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Patent number: 9778640Abstract: A requirement exists for machine-to-machine communications between the multiple Smart Devices and Networks (SDNs) a user has without in today's environment of ubiquitous electronically enabled devices, sub-systems, systems, and networks. For example, a user's SDNs may include a multitude of network-controllable devices and networked interfaced devices within an environment of wired and wireless networks and a security system. The combined data/knowledge of these multiple SDNs can be employed to trigger actions for one or more SDNs based upon the combined states of all the SDNs. However, rather than requiring users purchase and install new systems and devices remote cloud based analytics, rule engines, etc. are employed to provide many users with smart home or office automation.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2016Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: Aztech Associates Inc.Inventor: Geoffrey David Vincent Salter
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Patent number: 9558655Abstract: A monitoring device, system and method are provided for in-home/on-premises monitoring of usage of utilities, such as electricity and other services. The monitoring device receives information from a smart meter, and displays usage through a display, illuminating an area using a colour indicative of the current cost of consumption, and varying the illuminated area at a rate indicative of a rate of consumption or other metric, the varying of the illuminated area simulating movement in the display. The display provides a consumer with “at a glance” visual information on current usage. Optionally a digital display screen provides detailed alphanumeric and graphical information, through a number of selectable display modes. One or more devices may be networked, and interface directly or indirectly with a transceiver of a smart metering system, or a retrofit transceiver for a conventional meter. Monitoring of other utilities and services may alternatively or additionally be provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2015Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Assignee: Aztech Associates, Inc.Inventor: Geoffrey David Vincent Salter
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Patent number: 9171458Abstract: A monitoring device, system and method are provided for in-home/on-premises monitoring of usage of utilities, such as electricity and other services. The monitoring device receives information from a smart meter, and displays usage through a display, illuminating an area using a color indicative of the current cost of consumption, and varying the illuminated area at a rate indicative of a rate of consumption or other metric, the varying of the illuminated area simulating movement in the display. The display provides a consumer with “at a glance” visual information on current usage. Optionally a digital display screen provides detailed alphanumeric and graphical information, through a number of selectable display modes. One or more devices may be networked, and interface directly or indirectly with a transceiver of a smart metering system, or a retrofit transceiver for a conventional meter. Monitoring of other utilities and services may alternatively or additionally be provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2012Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: Aztech Associates, Inc.Inventor: Geoffrey David Vincent Salter
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Publication number: 20130187788Abstract: A monitoring device, system and method are provided for in-home/on-premises monitoring of usage of utilities, such as electricity and other services. The monitoring device receives information from a smart meter, and displays usage through a display, illuminating an area using a colour indicative of the current cost of consumption, and varying the illuminated area at a rate indicative of a rate of consumption or other metric, the varying of the illuminated area simulating movement in the display. The display provides a consumer with “at a glance” visual information on current usage. Optionally a digital display screen provides detailed alphanumeric and graphical information, through a number of selectable display modes. One or more devices may be networked, and interface directly or indirectly with a transceiver of a smart metering system, or a retrofit transceiver for a conventional meter. Monitoring of other utilities and services may alternatively or additionally be provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2012Publication date: July 25, 2013Applicant: Aztech Associates, Inc.Inventor: Aztech Associates, Inc.
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Patent number: 8325057Abstract: A monitoring device, system and method are provided for in-home/on-premises monitoring of usage of utilities, such as electricity and other services. The monitoring device receives information from a smart meter, and displays usage through a display, illuminating an area using a color indicative of the current cost of consumption, and varying the illuminated area at a rate indicative of a rate of consumption or other metric, the varying of the illuminated area simulating movement in the display. The display provides a consumer with “at a glance” visual information on current usage. Optionally a digital display screen provides detailed alphanumeric and graphical information, through a number of selectable display modes. One or more devices may be networked, and interface directly or indirectly with a transceiver of a smart metering system, or a retrofit transceiver for a conventional meter. Monitoring of other utilities and services may alternatively or additionally be provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2008Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Aztech Associates, Inc.Inventor: Geoffrey David Vincent Salter