This invention relates to an integrated building control and information system
with wireless networking, including the controlling and/or monitoring of various
building devices or appliances such as air conditioning, lighting, temperature,
humidity, etc., including practically any environmental condition or mechanical
operation. Also, the invention relates to a system which includes a vendor tracking
system comprising an industrial operator interface, with communication, local data
processing, and data storage capabilities, which provide an efficient information
resource for service and product control. Additionally, the invention relates to
a system including a utility monitoring and/or control system to monitor and/or
control the facilities utilities such as electricity, gas, water, steam, etc.,
through revenue and non-revenue rated metering devices, allowing real-time demand
side utility management through the controlled equipment. Additionally, this invention
incorporates a wireless interface, of any combination of sub-systems, to increase
the coverage area to include remote locations, within a radius up to 10 miles,
and/or large facilities which exceed the limitation of hard wired components, resulting
in cost reductions for installation and maintenance. In facilities such as shopping
malls, office buildings, commercial and industrial complexes, the consolidated
central management of energy consumption, building equipment, lighting, environmental
control, and vendor services provides a substantial savings and effective use of
limited natural resources.
