Abstract: A platform, apparatus and method for filtering events at an Internet of Things (IoT) hub. For example, one embodiment of a system comprises: an Internet of Things (IoT) hub comprising a network interface to couple the IoT hub to an IoT service, the IoT hub further comprising a local communication interface to communicatively couple the IoT hub to a plurality of IoT devices over local communication channels; the IoT hub to receive a plurality of different events of different event types from each of the IoT devices, the IoT hub further comprising: an event filter to evaluate each event and responsively determine whether to forward the event to one or more external services over the network interface in accordance with a set of event filtering rules programmed on the IoT hub, the event filtering rules provided by the IoT service and specifying how different event types are to be processed by the IoT hub.

Abstract: A platform, apparatus and method for collecting and utilizing user behavior data within an IoT system.

Abstract: A platform, apparatus and method for disabling IoT-enabled home devices.

Abstract: A miniature IoT hub is described for coupling IoT devices and an IoT service. For example, one embodiment of a miniature Internet of Things (IoT) hub comprises: a housing having a compact form factor; a first network interface integrated within the housing to couple the IoT hub to an IoT service over a first communication channel; a second network interface integrated within the housing to couple the IoT hub to at least one IoT device over a second communication channel, the second communication channel being a local wireless communication channel; an alternating current (A/C) input interface to couple the miniature IoT hub to an A/C power outlet; a transformer integrated within the housing to transform the A/C power from the A/C input interface into a lower voltage D/C signal; and at least one light emitting diode (LED) powered by the lower voltage D/C signal, the LED to notify a user of a current status of the IoT hub and additionally configurable as a user-programmable night-light.

Abstract: A platform, apparatus and method for Internet of Things Implementations for controlling electronic equipment.

Abstract: A platform, apparatus and method are described for pairing devices. For example, one embodiment of a system for pairing devices comprises: a first data processing device having a machine-readable optical label associated therewith and including a first wireless communication interface; a second data processing device having a second wireless communication interface and an optical reader for reading identification data from the optical label associated with the first data processing device, the second wireless communication interface including pairing logic to use the identification data to pair with the first data processing device by establishing a secure communication channel between the first and second wireless communication interfaces.

Abstract: A platform, apparatus and method for Internet of Things Implementations. For example, one embodiment of a system comprises: an Internet of Things (IoT) hub comprising a network interface to couple the IoT hub to an IoT service over a wide area network (WAN), and programming logic to program an identification device with one or more encryption keys usable to establish encrypted communication with an IoT device; and at least one IoT device interfacing with the identification device following programming of the identification device by the IoT hub; wherein once the identification device is programmed and interfaced with the IoT device, the IoT device uses the one or more keys to establish a secure communication channel with the IoT hub and/or the IoT service.

Abstract: A platform, apparatus and method for Internet of Things Implementations. For example, one embodiment of an apparatus comprises an Internet of Things (IoT) clock hub comprising: a memory for storing program code and a microcontroller for executing the program code; a WAN interface to couple the IoT clock hub to an IoT service over the WAN, and a local communication interface to communicatively couple the IoT hub to a plurality of different types of IoT devices; and a display to display a clock indicating a current time, a current temperature, and one or more calendar events retrieved from a user's calendar, wherein the calendar events are provided to the IoT clock hub over the WAN interface.

Abstract: A platform, apparatus and method for Internet of Things Implementations. For example, one embodiment of an apparatus comprises: a memory for storing program code and a microcontroller for executing the program code; a communication interface for coupling the microcontroller to a network; a plurality of input elements communicatively coupled to the microcontroller to detect user input; a slot for receiving a selection card, the selection card comprising a plurality of user-selectable items displayed thereon, wherein each of the input elements are associated with at least one of the user-selectable items displayed on the card when the selection card is inserted in the slot; and wherein upon selection of a particular input element corresponding to a particular item, the microcontroller transmits an identification code for the item to a service over the network, the service identifying the item using the identification code and performing one or more operations responsive to selection of the item by the user.

Abstract: An Internet of Things system and method are described. For example, one embodiment of a system comprises: an IoT hub comprising a WAN interface to couple the IoT hub to an IoT service over the WAN, and a local communication interface to communicatively couple the IoT hub to a plurality of different types of IoT devices; and at least one IoT device having a memory for storing program code and a microcontroller for executing the program code, wherein the program code includes library program code comprising basic building blocks usable by a developer to implement any IoT device by creating application program code which utilizes the library program code, wherein at least one of the basic building blocks comprises a communication stack to enable communication with the IoT hub, the library program code provided to the developer in a software development kit (SDK) with the microcontroller.

Abstract: A method for managing the assignment of addresses in a cellular network is described. Messages are sent to connected, but inactive, subscribers causing them to disconnect and then to reconnect. This occurs without the user knowing of the disconnection.

Abstract: A splashplate dish or disc shaped having a contoured face is inserted in and recessed from the top of the air tube feeding the combustor of a microturbine with a mixture of air and fuel. The splashplate permits the use of a single orifice fuel nozzle or injector to replace a multi orifice injector. The splashplate includes contoured segments circumferentially disposed around the face of the splashplate for splitting the fuel into discrete streams for mixing with the air admitted into the air tube. In one embodiment the splashplate includes radial slots circumferentially spaced around the face of the splashplate for directing the fuel directly into the air tube through the slots. In another embodiment a dimple or depression is located centrally of the splashplate where the fuel impinges before being dispersed in the plurality of streams. Attachment means are provided for centering and recessing the splashplate in the air tube.

Abstract: Air tubes are circumferentially spaced around the outer liner of an annular combustor for a microturbine engine in proximity to and downstream of a dam extending into the combustion chamber for reducing the emission of NOX. The air tubes are dimensioned so that the length to passage diameter is such that a swirling motion of the air injected into the combustion zone is normal to the center line of the annular combustor.

Abstract: Air tubes are circumferentially spaced around the outer liner of an annular combustor for a microturbine engine in proximity to and downstream of a dam extending into the combustion chamber for reducing the emission of NOX. The air tubes are dimensioned so that the length to passage diameter is such that a swirling motion of the air injected into the combustion zone is normal to the center line of the annular combustor.