Occupancy pattern detection, estmlation and prediction
US8510255 Patents
Systems and methods are described for predicting and/or detecting occupancy of an enclosure. Such as a dwelling or other building, which can be used for a number of applica tions. An a priori stochastic model of occupancy patterns based on information of the enclosure and/or the expected occupants of the enclosure is used to pre-seed an occupancy prediction engine. Along with data from an occupancy sensor, the occupancy prediction engine predicts future occupancy of the enclosure. Various systems and methods for detecting occupancy of an enclosure, such as a dwelling, are also
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