Methods and systems for automating the control of objects within a defined human environment

A method for operating a defined human environment automation system, the method comprising the controlled operation of a plurality of objects within the defined human environment, the system comprising a central processing unit and a plurality of controller devices associated with the plurality of objects within the defined human environment, the method comprising the steps of:

• defining at least one operational state capable of being established within at least a portion of the defined human environment, the at least one operational state generally characterized by an activity or activities to be carried out in the portion of the defined human environment;
• organizing the plurality of objects within the defined human environment into functional groups based on pre-defined association criteria derived from the at least one operational state;
• selecting and establishing one of the operational states within the defined human environment by providing control commands from the central processing unit to the plurality of controller devices, and thereby to the plurality of objects within one or more of the functional groups.

A method for operating a defined human environment automation system, the method comprising the controlled operation of a plurality of objects within the defined human environment, the system comprising a central processing unit and a plurality of controller devices associated with the plurality of objects within the defined human environment, the method comprising the steps of:

• selecting and establishing one of a plurality of operational states within the defined human environment by providing control commands from the central processing unit to the plurality of controller devices, and thereby to the plurality of objects within one or more of the functional groups;
• providing access and connection to remote processing systems to transmit and receive information and to effect activities outside the defined human environment that connect with actions and activities within the defined human environment.