Claims:1. A system for controlling a plurality of devices in a home automation system, comprising:
a plurality of programmable Wi-Fi chips;
a means for configuring the chips into access point and station mode receptors;
the access point receptors mounted to a switch associated with a load, disperse hotspot signals, so that mobile devices can connect to the access point receptors;
the station mode receptors are configured to connect to a router, a hub, a Wi-Fi repeater to communicate directly to operate a switch of the home automation with or without having a need for the router.

2. The system according to claim 1, wherein for the loads in one place, the access point receptor of a first load is connected to a second.

3. The system according to claim 1, the first receptor associated to the load acts like an access point to the second receptor that acts as a station.

4. The system according to claim 1, wherein the mobile device connects to the first receptor and can operate both loads from one Wi-Fi signal without switching the Wi-Fi.

5. The system according to claim 1, wherein for station mode receptors, the load gets internet connection from the router and the switch can be controlled from a remote world over the internet.

6. The system according to claim 1, also configured to have a WOW-R protocol, if the router is not in range or not connected where it goes into the access point mode.

7. The system according to claim 1, the WOW-R protocol forms a mesh network between the devices.

8. The system according to claim 1, wherein if two devices are in one house, one receptor can give signal strength for loads in 100 feet in surrounding.

9. The system according to claim 1, wherein the WOW-R protocol merges the signal from one device to another device and helps to increase the signal range.

10. The system according to claim 1, wherein the router communicates with one receptor and the receptor thus communicates with another forming the mesh network expanding the signal range.

11. The system according to claim 1, wherein with WOW-R protocol, the signal issues and fail-safe conditions are eliminated.
, Description:Technical Field of the Invention

The disclosure relates generally to home automation systems, and more particularly to a home automation system that enables user directly to connect to the switch with or without the need for a router or a Radio Frequency (RF) remote.

Background of the Invention

Home automation systems are becoming increasingly prevalent. Such systems may incorporate a variety of electronic devices, such as “smart” electronics, which allow end-users to control and/or view status information of those devices, and non-smart electronics.

Among the variety of different electronic devices, various communication standards exist. It is desirable to integrate all the variety of electronic devices and their various communication standards together to operate coherently in a home automation system. This disclosure is intended to address these issues and to provide related advantages.

While many smart home technologies require a centralized controller/hub to manage all its products and it is desired that the proposed system directly connects with the smart device, eliminating the need of a controller or a hub.

Brief Summary of the Invention

According to an aspect of the invention, a system for controlling a plurality of devices in a home automation system is disclosed. The system comprises a plurality of programmable Wi-Fi chips; a means for configuring the chips into access point and station mode receptors; the access point receptor mounted to a switch associated with a load, disperse hotspot signals, so that mobile devices can connect to the access point receptors; the station mode receptors are configured to connect to a router, a hub, a Wi-Fi repeater to communicate directly to operate a switch of the home automation with or without having a need for the router.

In accordance with the aspect of the invention, the access point receptor of a first load is connected to a second for the loads in one place. The first receptor associated to the load acts like an access point to the second receptor that acts as a station.

In accordance with the aspect of the invention, the mobile device connects to the first receptor and can operate both loads from one Wi-Fi signal without switching the Wi-Fi.

In accordance with the aspect of the invention, the station mode receptors, the load gets internet connection from the router and the switch can be controlled from a remote world over the internet.

In accordance with the aspect of the invention, the system is configured to have a Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) running on the Wi-Fi chip and it discovers the loads connected to the router.

In accordance with the aspect of the invention, the system is also configured to have a WOW-R protocol, if the router is not in range or not connected where it goes into the access point mode.

In accordance with the aspect of the invention, the WOW-R protocol forms a mesh network between the devices. If two devices are in one house, one receptor can give a signal strength for loads in 100 feet in surrounding. The WOW-R protocol merges the signal from one device to another device and helps to increase the signal range.

In accordance with the aspect of the invention, the router communicates with one receptor and the receptor thus communicates with another forming the mesh network expanding the signal range. Further, the signal issues and fail-safe conditions are eliminated in the system with WOW-R protocol.

The invention is capable of other embodiments or of being practiced or carried out in several ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein is for description and should not be regarded as limiting.
Brief Description of the Drawings

Various objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals have been used to designate like elements, and wherein:

FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of the system according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 illustrates a block diagram of the system according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 also illustrates a block diagram of the system according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 shows a flow chart of the system according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 shows a flow chart of the system according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 shows a flow chart of the system according to the present invention.

FIG. 7 shows a flow chart of the system process according to the present invention.

Detailed Description of the Invention

Reference will now be made in detail to the embodiments of the invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. While the invention will be described in conjunction with the preferred embodiments, it will be understood that they are not intended to limit the invention to these embodiments. On the contrary, the invention is intended to cover alternatives, modifications and equivalents, which may be included within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.

Furthermore, in the following detailed description of the present invention, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention. However, it will be obvious to one of ordinary skill in the art that the present invention may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well known methods, procedures, components, and circuits have not been described in detail as not to unnecessarily obscure aspects of the present invention.

Embodiments of the present invention are directed towards system for controlling a plurality of devices in a home automation for existing switches. Embodiments of the present invention provide an easy to use and easy to understand interface for controlling an automation system. The interface system of the present invention is device independent with respect to several types of computer systems. The embodiments of the present invention function with standardized home automation system architectures. In addition, embodiments of the present invention provide for easy remote access and control of the functions of the automation system. The present invention and its benefits are further described below.

Referring to FIG. 1 - 3, a system in accordance with a first exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown. As depicted in FIG. 1, 2 & 3, system 100, 200 & 300shows a system according to present invention comprising a plurality of programmable Wi-Fi chips configured to act as access point receptors and/or station mode receptors. The access point receptors are mounted to a switch associated with a load 102, 104 and 106, disperses hotspot signals, so that mobile devices can connect to the access point receptors.

The station mode receptors are configured to connect to a router, a hub, a Wi-Fi repeater to communicate directly to operate a switch of the home automation with or without having a need for the router.

In accordance with the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the access point receptor of a first load is connected to a second as shown in Fig. 2, wherein the receptor 202 is connected 204 and further to 206. The first receptor associated to the load acts like an access point to the second receptor that acts as a station.
Referring to Fig. 4 shows a flowchart of the system according to the present invention. In accordance with the exemplary embodiment, a plurality of programmable Wi-Fi chips 402, 404 & 406 are configured to act as access point receptors and/or station mode receptors and are directly connected to the router 408. By connecting Wi-Fi chips 402, 404 & 406 to router 408, the router 408 is provided with an internet connection and the device is connected to the server 412. So the mobile 416 can access the home automation device anywhere in the world. If there is no internet connection then the device can be accessed regionally.

Referring to Fig. 5 shows a flowchart of the system according to the present invention. In other exemplary embodiment, a plurality of programmable Wi-Fi chips 502, 504 & 506 are interconnected to each other. The device which is closer to the Wi-Fi chip 502, 504 & 506 is connected to the router 508 and then all the devices works by connecting to the router 508. If the router 508 is provide with an internet connection then the device can be accessed over the internet through mobile 516 from anywhere.

Referring to Fig. 6 shows a flowchart of the system according to the present invention. In other exemplary embodiment, a plurality of programmable Wi-Fi chips 602, 604 & 606 are connected to each other. A mobile 608 is connected to all the programmable Wi-Fi chips 602, 604 & 606, so the mobile 608 can access all the devices without having a router connection. This arrangement forms a mesh network and increases the range.

Referring to Fig. 7 shows a flowchart of the system process according to the present invention. In other exemplary embodiment, if the router 714 is connected to the device and the internet connection is available then the device can be accessed remotely. If there is no router then it gives connected directly to hotspot then the mobile 722 can directly connect to the device and works locally.

In accordance with the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the mobile device connects to the first receptor and can operate both loads from one Wi-Fi signal without switching the Wi-Fi.

In accordance with the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the station mode receptors, the load gets internet connection from the router and the switch can be controlled from a remote world over the internet.

In accordance with the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the system is configured to have a Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) running on the Wi-Fi chip and it discovers the loads connected to the router.

In accordance with the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the system is also configured to have a WOW-R protocol, if the router is not in range or not connected where it goes into the access point mode.

In accordance with the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the WOW-R protocol forms a mesh network between the devices. If two devices are in one house, one receptor can give a signal strength for loads in 100 feet in surrounding. The WOW-R protocol merges the signal from one device to another device and helps to increase the signal range.

In accordance with the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the router communicates with one receptor and the receptor thus communicates with another forming the mesh network expanding the signal range. Further, the signal issues and fail-safe conditions are eliminated in the system with WOW-R protocol.

In accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the device will automatically switch to non-router mode empowering the user to control the switch regardless of the router availability when a router fails.

In accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the mesh network creates higher signal strength and enables the device work with hotspot if a router fails.

The invention is capable of other embodiments or of being practiced or carried out in several ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein is for description and should not be regarded as limiting.