Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to use of RF and WiFi control in a fan device to control fan status and speed and/or fan light on/off status and intensity. A customer premises includes a WiFi router through which WiFi communications can be sent from a WiFi capable device, e.g., a cell phone, to control the fan device and its various functions. While WiFi control is via a WiFi router in the home, the control signals normally do not traverse the Internet or another external network. In addition to WiFi control, control of the fan device can be via an RF control device, e.g., a wall mounted controller. In some embodiments, the fan device reports its state and/or changes in state due to received commands to a server, and the server generates a recommended normal control schedule and an away control schedule and then uses the schedules to control fan device.

Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to use of RF and WiFi control in a fan device to control fan status and speed and/or fan light on/off status and intensity. A customer premises includes a WiFi router through which WiFi communications can be sent from a WiFi capable device, e.g., a cell phone, to control the fan device and its various functions. While WiFi control is via a WiFi router in the home, the control signals normally do not traverse the Internet or another external network. In addition to WiFi control, control of the fan device can be via an RF control device, e.g., a wall mounted controller. In some embodiments, the fan device reports its state and/or changes in state due to received commands to a server, and the server generates a recommended normal control schedule and an away control schedule and then uses the schedules to control fan device.

Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to use of RF and WiFi control in a fan device to control fan status and speed and/or fan light on/off status and intensity. A customer premises includes a WiFi router through which WiFi communications can be sent from a WiFi capable device, e.g., a cell phone, to control the fan device and its various functions. While WiFi control is via a WiFi router in the home, the control signals normally do not traverse the Internet or another external network. In addition to WiFi control, control of the fan device can be via an RF control device, e.g., a wall mounted controller. In some embodiments, the fan device reports its state and/or changes in state due to received commands to a server, and the server generates a recommended normal control schedule and an away control schedule and then uses the schedules to control fan device.

Abstract: A system for tracking and monitoring persons includes a user computing device (“UCD”) that includes a user interface; a wearable computing device (“WCD”) that is worn by a user and generates primary input data associated with the user that includes a userID of the user; a wireless access point (“WAP”) positioned at a location, communicatively coupled to the WCD, configured to generate secondary input data associated with the user and receive primary input data from the WCD; and a control circuit communicatively coupled to the UCD and a primary data store that includes reference data. The WCD transmits the primary input data to the WAP. The WAP transmits the primary input data and the secondary input data to a secondary data store. The control circuit determines the presence, motion, as well as position of the user; and completion of user tasks. The control circuit transmits a notification of the completion.

Abstract: A system for tracking and monitoring persons includes a user computing device (“UCD”) that includes a user interface; a wearable computing device (“WCD”) that is worn by a user and generates primary input data associated with the user that includes a userID of the user; a wireless access point (“WAP”) positioned at a location, communicatively coupled to the WCD, configured to generate secondary input data associated with the user and receive primary input data from the WCD; and a control circuit communicatively coupled to the UCD and a primary data store that includes reference data. The WCD transmits the primary input data to the WAP. The WAP transmits the primary input data and the secondary input data to a secondary data store. The control circuit determines the presence, motion, as well as position of the user; and completion of user tasks. The control circuit transmits a notification of the completion.

Abstract: A system and method for tracking and monitoring persons. To begin, the presence of a user at a location is determined when the userID is identified in the primary input data. The user's motion are determined using the primary input data and the secondary input data when the presence of the user at the location is determined. The position of the user is determined using the secondary input data when the presence of the user is determined. A matching algorithm is used to identify reference data that is similar to the primary input data or secondary input data and thereby determines completion of a user task of the user. transmit, via a communications device communicatively coupled to the control circuit, a notification is transmitted to a user computing device for conveyance via the user interface when completion of the user task is determined.

Abstract: A system and method for tracking and monitoring persons. To begin, the presence of a user at a location is determined when the userID is identified in the primary input data. The user's motion are determined using the primary input data and the secondary input data when the presence of the user at the location is determined. The position of the user is determined using the secondary input data when the presence of the user is determined. A matching algorithm is used to identify reference data that is similar to the primary input data or secondary input data and thereby determines completion of a user task of the user. transmit, via a communications device communicatively coupled to the control circuit, a notification is transmitted to a user computing device for conveyance via the user interface when completion of the user task is determined.

Abstract: A plastic container with a sensing or communication feature includes a sensor. In an embodiment, the sensor may include a piezo electric disc. The sensor may be connected to a surface of the plastic container or may be at least partially embedded within a wall of the plastic container.