Control Method in a Network

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for controlling communication in a network comprising a plurality of interconnected network nodes, each network node comprises a processor and a memory in which a unique identity is stored; a sensor having at least two states; and an actuator performing functions in response to received signals. The method forming a relationship between a primary network node to which a first sensor is connected and at least one secondary network node to which one or more actuators are connected to establish a link there between. The primary and secondary network nodes are one of the plurality of interconnected network nodes; storing information of the link in the memory of each secondary network node; and controlling the one or more actuators. This is achieved by: transmitting a message from the primary network node, which is generated when the primary network node detects a change in state of the first sensor; receiving the message at each secondary network node; and performing a function in one or more actuators connected to each secondary network node in response to the received message.

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