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A multifunction sensor provides a plurality of parameter sensors in one sensor module which can interface with and control operation of one or more processor control systems in an occupied space networked environment such as a commercial building. The multifunction sensor comprises at least an occup

A multifunction sensor provides a plurality of parameter sensors in one sensor module which can interface with and control operation of one or more processor control systems in an occupied space networked environment such as a commercial building. The multifunction sensor comprises at least an occupancy sensor, an ambient light sensor, and a temperature sensor. A common network communications and control processor is coupled to a common communication transceiver, and are shared in common by the occupancy sensor, the ambient light sensor and the temperature sensor, such that the multifunction sensor can interface with and control operation of one or more processor control systems. A plurality of the multifunction sensors are placed at different locations throughout the building. The multifunction network sensor system further comprises energy management and security controller systems, and a common data communication network which connects to the multifunction sensors and the controller systems to form a local operating network in the building. Each multifunction sensor is assigned a unique location address, and can transmit and receive data, including its own unique address, over the data communication network.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A multifunction sensor module providing a plurality of parameter sensors in one sensor module housing which can interface with and control operation of one or more building automation controllers in a networked building, comprising:a. a single sensor module housing for en

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A multifunction sensor module providing a plurality of parameter sensors in one sensor module housing which can interface with and control operation of one or more building automation controllers in a networked building, comprising:a. a single sensor module housing for enclosing and housingi. an occupancy sensor,ii. an ambient light sensor,iii. a temperature sensor,iv. a common network communications and control processor coupled to a common communication transceiver which are shared in common by the occupancy sensor, the ambient light sensor, and the temperature sensor, and wherein the multifunction sensor is assigned a unique location address; andb. the common transceiver includes means for transmitting and receiving data over a local operating network employing a distributed control system date, communication protocol and a common system bus connected in a distributed control system, which includes a plurality of sensors and a plurality of building automation controllers for the building, wherein each controller receives data over the system bus directly from one or more sensors, and the transmitting and receiving means includes means for directly interfacing with and transmitting data directly to one or more of the controllers, and the transmitting and receiving means further includes means for receiving data, including its own unique address and data for sensor node configurations, over the system bus.