Patent ID: 9021044
Filing Date: 2015-04-28
Classification: H04L

Abstract:
1. A system comprising: at least one first master module, wherein the at least one first master module includes circuitry that is operative to communicate with a user interface device over an internet network; a server, wherein the server is operatively connected to the user interface device and the at least one first master module, wherein the server is operative to allow communication between the at least one first master module and the user interface device; at least one first slave module operatively connected to the at least one first master module, wherein the at least one first master module is operative to direct data between the at least one first slave module and the server, wherein the at least one first slave module includes circuitry that is operative to automatically establish communication with the at least one first master module through a plug and play connection; wherein the user interface device is configured to enable the at least one first slave module to be at least one of controlled, monitored, or any combination thereof, through operation of the server and the at least one first master module; and wherein the at least one first slave module includes at least one power outlet, wherein the user interface device is configured to selectively enable the user interface device to at least one of control, monitor, or any combination thereof, power to the at least one power outlet of the at least one first slave module through operation of the server and the at least one first master module, wherein the at least one first slave module further includes at least one smart outlet configured to enable connection of electrically powered items to be operatively connected to the at least one first slave module.