System and method for implementing Internet (IoT) remote control applications

摘要

The Internet (IoT) hub includes a network interface for coupling the IoT hub to the IoT service over a wide area network (WAN), and at least one IoT device is communicatively coupled to the IoT hub via a wireless communication channel. IoT devices include IR or RF blasters that control specified electronic equipment through infrared (IR) or radio frequency (RF) communications with electronic equipment. The IoT device includes at least one sensor for detecting current conditions associated with the operation of the electronic equipment, and the current conditions are transmitted to the IoT hub via the wireless communication channel. The IoT hub includes a remote control code database that stores remote control codes that can be used to control electronic equipment. The IoT hub includes control logic for generating remote control commands using remote control codes in response to current conditions and input from an end user provided via the user device.