1. Home Enhancement Suite
Patent Liability
Home Enhancement Suite
Presenter: Will Bouchonnet
Allen Humphreys, Daniel Sabo, Nathan Irvin

2. Summary
Analyze several different patents and determine if our project infringes in any way.
software development status
brief overview of the software design considerations
explicit (detailed) mappings of memory (locations for static data, variables, stack, heap, code, etc. in SRAM/EEROM/Flash),
mapping of external interfaces (port names/addresses),
utilization of integrated peripherals (including operating modes/register initializations required),
Include a flowchart (or pseudo-code) that depicts the flow/activity of your “main” program (place this illustration in Appendix A).
Also, indicate any provisions you have made for debugging and/or “built-in self-test” modes of operation.
overall organization of application code (e.g., interrupt-driven, state machine, polling loop, etc.).
Include the rationale for choosing the application code organization indicated.
illustrate the hierarchical arrangement of the various code modules you are writing and/or adapting (from commercially available or “shareware” sources). Include this diagram as Appendix B.

3. Updated PSSCs
An ability to detect a user based on RFID and determine which user has priority, displaying the user's identity on an LCD.
An ability to adjust the light intensity to match a user’s settings through X10 protocol.
An ability to adjust a television set or other HDMI device using CEC- HDMI protocol, to a user's preferred settings. (ON/OFF, Channel, Volume)
An ability to unlock a door when an acceptable RFID is present.
An ability to select/set preferred settings through an embedded web server and the ability to save the "light settings" with the press of a button.

4. PL 513 Transmitter RJ-11 Power Supply PLIX user save micro
Updated Block Diagram
PL 513
Transmitter
RJ-11 AC
Outlet
Power Supply
X10
Light Control
PLIX +5
+3.3
user save
spi
I/O
micro
Ambient Light Sensor
ADC
XBee
Module
uart
HDMI
Port
I/O
ethernet
uart
I/O
XBee
Module
electric
strike
(door lock)
Ext. PHY
National DP8384Q
RFID
Readers
LCD
ethernet
port

5. US Patent 20,040,212,493 RFID reader for a security network
Filed June 25, 2003
Abstract
RFID reader for use in a security network to unlock doors, identify intruders, and monitor smoke, temperature, and water
Uses microcontroller to run code to identify if the ID is valid and sets alarm if false
Wireless transmission of RFID to communicate with micro and other transceivers
Literal infringement
software development status
brief overview of the software design considerations
explicit (detailed) mappings of memory (locations for static data, variables, stack, heap, code, etc. in SRAM/EEROM/Flash),
mapping of external interfaces (port names/addresses),
utilization of integrated peripherals (including operating modes/register initializations required),
Include a flowchart (or pseudo-code) that depicts the flow/activity of your “main” program (place this illustration in Appendix A).
Also, indicate any provisions you have made for debugging and/or “built-in self-test” modes of operation.
overall organization of application code (e.g., interrupt-driven, state machine, polling loop, etc.).
Include the rationale for choosing the application code organization indicated.
illustrate the hierarchical arrangement of the various code modules you are writing and/or adapting (from commercially available or “shareware” sources). Include this diagram as Appendix B.

6. US Patent 5621662 Home Automation System Filed February 15, 1994
Abstract
Controls a number of sub-systems including lighting, security, and entertainment and HVAC
Central control unit that controls the nodes via a network and accessible online
Polls the nodes and send and receives signals when needed
Doctrine of Equivalents
software development status
brief overview of the software design considerations
explicit (detailed) mappings of memory (locations for static data, variables, stack, heap, code, etc. in SRAM/EEROM/Flash),
mapping of external interfaces (port names/addresses),
utilization of integrated peripherals (including operating modes/register initializations required),
Include a flowchart (or pseudo-code) that depicts the flow/activity of your “main” program (place this illustration in Appendix A).
Also, indicate any provisions you have made for debugging and/or “built-in self-test” modes of operation.
overall organization of application code (e.g., interrupt-driven, state machine, polling loop, etc.).
Include the rationale for choosing the application code organization indicated.
illustrate the hierarchical arrangement of the various code modules you are writing and/or adapting (from commercially available or “shareware” sources). Include this diagram as Appendix B.

7. US Patent 8143567 Ambient Light control system Filed May 21, 2009
Abstract
Occupancy sensor that actuates lighting system based on person or object being present.
Controls the light intensity and duration based on reading from the ambient light sensor and other sensors
Doctrine of Equivalents
software development status
brief overview of the software design considerations
explicit (detailed) mappings of memory (locations for static data, variables, stack, heap, code, etc. in SRAM/EEROM/Flash),
mapping of external interfaces (port names/addresses),
utilization of integrated peripherals (including operating modes/register initializations required),
Include a flowchart (or pseudo-code) that depicts the flow/activity of your “main” program (place this illustration in Appendix A).
Also, indicate any provisions you have made for debugging and/or “built-in self-test” modes of operation.
overall organization of application code (e.g., interrupt-driven, state machine, polling loop, etc.).
Include the rationale for choosing the application code organization indicated.
illustrate the hierarchical arrangement of the various code modules you are writing and/or adapting (from commercially available or “shareware” sources). Include this diagram as Appendix B.

8. US Patent 6912429 Home automation system and method
Filed October 19, 2000
Abstract
Detects a presence in a room based on occupancy, motion, and spot sensors and relays information to a central control unit.
Autonomously Controls a variety of devices in the occupied room
Sensors placed at entry/exit points
Doctrine of Equivalents
software development status
brief overview of the software design considerations
explicit (detailed) mappings of memory (locations for static data, variables, stack, heap, code, etc. in SRAM/EEROM/Flash),
mapping of external interfaces (port names/addresses),
utilization of integrated peripherals (including operating modes/register initializations required),
Include a flowchart (or pseudo-code) that depicts the flow/activity of your “main” program (place this illustration in Appendix A).
Also, indicate any provisions you have made for debugging and/or “built-in self-test” modes of operation.
overall organization of application code (e.g., interrupt-driven, state machine, polling loop, etc.).
Include the rationale for choosing the application code organization indicated.
illustrate the hierarchical arrangement of the various code modules you are writing and/or adapting (from commercially available or “shareware” sources). Include this diagram as Appendix B.