A method and apparatus for a notification system for an automation network. The notification system comprises a sensor for monitoring a network device operably connected to the automation network. An intelligent automation device having an object is responsive to the sensor, wherein the intelligent automation...http://www.google.ca/patents/US7181487?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7181487 - Method and system for transmitting and activating an application requesting human intervention in an automation network