One example method includes configuring an input device based in part on a type of network with which the input device is expected to be used, configuring an output device based in part on a type of network with which the output device is expected to be used, registering the input device and the output device with an orchestrator, downloading a service needed to process a data stream generated by the input device, configuring an execution pipeline, and the execution pipeline includes the service, receiving the data stream from the input device and processing the data stream with the execution pipeline, and transmitting information relating to the processed data stream to the output device.

One example method includes configuring an input device based in part on a type of network with which the input device is expected to be used, configuring an output device based in part on a type of network with which the output device is expected to be used, registering the input device and the output device with an orchestrator, downloading a service needed to process a data stream generated by the input device, configuring an execution pipeline, and the execution pipeline includes the service, receiving the data stream from the input device and processing the data stream with the execution pipeline, and transmitting information relating to the processed data stream to the output device.

Apparatus and methods for controlling a fixture are provided. The fixture may include a circuit. The circuit may include a radio. The radio may be configured to transmit and receive using one, two or more different protocols. The fixture may be part of an IoT network. The IoT network may include a plurality of one or more fixtures. The fixtures may be in communication with the Internet via a router. The IoT network may be an IoT network that does not include a dedicated multi-protocol gateway as an intermediary between the fixtures and the router. One or more of the fixtures may be designated as a multi-protocol gateway for the IoT network. A fixture that is not designated as the multi-protocol gateway may have communication via one or more of the protocols disabled.

An augmented-reality system includes an image capture device that obtains a captured image, an image processing unit that receives and processes the captured image to determine space configuration of a scene; a user interface that receives a position of a fiducial point inputted by a user; and a rendering device that superimposes a fiducial mark at the position of the fiducial point on the captured image. The rendering device superimposes a first computer-generated image representing a sensor at an install height above the fiducial point and on a wall of the captured image.

A server associated with a building automation emergency response system, receives indications of a detected emergency from sensors distributed among zones in the building, comprising a sensor reading level and a sensor identity. The server determines a zone danger level, based on the sensor identity and on the sensor reading levels. The server calculates an evacuation route commencing from user interfaces distributed among the zones. The user interfaces include a display device. The evacuation route is calculated to traverse the zones with a lower route danger level. The evacuation route is directed toward a safe exit, based on a floor plan. The server then transmits a depiction of the evacuation route to the user interfaces for display. The server continues receiving updated indications from the sensors, determines updated route danger levels, calculates an updated evacuation route, and transmits an updated depiction of the evacuation route to the user interfaces for display.

A server associated with a building automation emergency response system, receives indications of a detected emergency from sensors distributed among zones in the building, comprising a sensor reading level and a sensor identity. The server determines a zone danger level, based on the sensor identity and on the sensor reading levels. The server calculates an evacuation route commencing from user interfaces distributed among the zones. The user interfaces include a display device. The evacuation route is calculated to traverse the zones with a lower route danger level. The evacuation route is directed toward a safe exit, based on a floor plan. The server then transmits a depiction of the evacuation route to the user interfaces for display. The server continues receiving updated indications from the sensors, determines updated route danger levels, calculates an updated evacuation route, and transmits an updated depiction of the evacuation route to the user interfaces for display.

A system and method for enabling and supporting the use of a single user interface to monitor and control multiple IoT systems or devices. The system utilizes displays, interfaces and pointing devices (television remote controls, television screens, smart phones) that are familiar to a significant population of prospective users, and enables aggregation supporting the control/monitoring of multiple, disparate IoT systems via a single device/interface.

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method that includes determining, by a processing system including a processor, that a viewer is viewing primary content for a first time; capturing, by the processing system, an emotive response of the viewer as the primary content is viewed during the first time; determining that the viewer is viewing the primary content at a subsequent time, wherein the subsequent time is later than the first time; detecting the emotive response of the viewer as the primary content is viewed during the subsequent time; retrieving external media responsive to detecting the emotive response; and displaying the external media. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method that includes determining, by a processing system including a processor, that a viewer is viewing primary content for a first time; capturing, by the processing system, an emotive response of the viewer as the primary content is viewed during the first time; determining that the viewer is viewing the primary content at a subsequent time, wherein the subsequent time is later than the first time; detecting the emotive response of the viewer as the primary content is viewed during the subsequent time; retrieving external media responsive to detecting the emotive response; and displaying the external media. Other embodiments are disclosed.

A method and system for controlling a vehicle shorten waiting time for a user to receive a result of a command when implementing a Car-to-Home service that communicates through servers. The method includes: inquiring, through a first server, a current state of an Internet of Things (IoT) device linked to enable remote control from a vehicle and storing the inquired IoT device current state; upon generation of the request from the vehicle, fetching information about the current state of the IoT stored in the first server and displaying the information through a display; re-inquiring the current state to update the information about the current state of the IoT stored in the first server; and if the information about the current state of the displayed IoT does not match the information about the updated current state in the first server, displaying the updated information about the IoT current state through the display.