公开(公告)号：US20170132906A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-11

申请号：US15412355

申请日：2017-01-23

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Kevin Charles Peterson ,  Yoky Matsuoka ,  Nicholas Unger Webb

IPC: G08B25/00

CPC classification number: G08B25/002 ,  G08B17/10 ,  G08B19/00 ,  G08B21/14 ,  G08B21/20 ,  G08B29/188

Abstract: Systems and methods for using state machines to manage alarming states and pre-alarming states of a hazard detection system are described herein. The state machines can include one or more sensor state machines that can control the alarming states and one or more system state machines that can control the pre-alarming states. Each state machine can transition among any one of its states based on raw sensor data values, filtered sensor data values, and transition conditions. Filters may be used to transform raw sensor values into filtered values that can be used by one or more state machines. Such filters may improve accuracy of data interpretation by filtering out readings that may distort data interpretation or cause false positives. For example, smoke sensor readings may be filtered by a smoke alarm filter to mitigate presence of steam.

公开(公告)号：US09626858B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-18

申请号：US14508555

申请日：2014-10-07

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： David Sloo ,  Nick Webb ,  Yoky Matsuoka ,  Anthony Michael Fadell ,  Matthew Lee Rogers

IPC: G08B21/18 ,  G08B29/26 ,  G08B17/10 ,  G01N27/02 ,  G01N27/12 ,  G01N33/00 ,  G08B17/117 ,  G08B25/00 ,  G08B29/18 ,  G08B5/36 ,  G08B3/10 ,  G08B21/14 ,  H04L12/28 ,  G08B5/22 ,  G08B21/12 ,  F24F11/00 ,  G08B25/01 ,  G08B29/02 ,  G08B29/04 ,  G08B25/08

CPC classification number: G06K9/00744 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/33 ,  F24F11/34 ,  F24F11/46 ,  F24F11/58 ,  F24F11/70 ,  F24F11/75 ,  F24F11/89 ,  F24F2120/10 ,  G01J1/4204 ,  G01N27/02 ,  G01N27/121 ,  G01N33/0031 ,  G01N33/004 ,  G01V8/10 ,  G06T7/70 ,  G08B3/10 ,  G08B5/22 ,  G08B5/36 ,  G08B17/10 ,  G08B17/117 ,  G08B19/005 ,  G08B21/12 ,  G08B21/14 ,  G08B21/18 ,  G08B21/182 ,  G08B25/002 ,  G08B25/008 ,  G08B25/012 ,  G08B25/08 ,  G08B29/02 ,  G08B29/04 ,  G08B29/185 ,  G08B29/22 ,  G08B29/26 ,  H04L12/2803 ,  H04L12/2809 ,  H04L12/2818 ,  H04L12/282 ,  H04L67/025 ,  H04L67/10 ,  H04L67/24 ,  H04M1/72561 ,  H04N7/183 ,  H05B33/0854 ,  H05B33/0872 ,  H05B37/0218 ,  H05B37/0272 ,  Y02A50/243

Abstract: A particular smart hazard detector may itself function as a guide during a process of installation of the same at an installation location. Additionally, the installation location of the particular smart hazard detector may play a central role in how various settings of the smart hazard detector are defined and adjusted over time.

公开(公告)号：US09626841B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-18

申请号：US14587876

申请日：2014-12-31

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Anthony Michael Fadell ,  Matthew Lee Rogers ,  Yoky Matsuoka ,  David Sloo ,  Shigefumi Honjo ,  Scott A. McGaraghan ,  Michael Plitkins ,  Maxime Veron ,  Isabel Guenette

IPC: H04M1/725 ,  G06K9/00 ,  G08B25/00 ,  G08B3/10 ,  G08B27/00 ,  G08B19/00

CPC classification number: G08B3/10 ,  G08B19/005 ,  G08B25/002 ,  G08B25/008 ,  G08B27/003 ,  G08B27/005

Abstract: This patent specification relates to apparatus, systems, methods, and related computer program products for providing home security/smart home objectives. More particularly, this patent specification relates to a plurality of devices, including intelligent, multi-sensing, network-connected devices, that communicate with each other and/or with a central server or a cloud-computing system to provide any of a variety of useful home security/smart home objectives.

公开(公告)号：US09601001B2

公开(公告)日：2017-03-21

申请号：US14334090

申请日：2014-07-17

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Yoky Matsuoka ,  Anthony Michael Fadell ,  Matthew Lee Rogers ,  Jeffrey Lee

IPC: G08B29/00 ,  G08B25/00 ,  G08B19/00 ,  G08B29/14 ,  G08B3/10 ,  G08B17/10 ,  G08B29/20

CPC classification number: G08B25/002 ,  G08B3/10 ,  G08B17/10 ,  G08B19/00 ,  G08B21/14 ,  G08B21/182 ,  G08B25/001 ,  G08B25/008 ,  G08B29/14 ,  G08B29/20

Abstract: Systems and methods for using multi-criteria state machines to manage alarming states and pre-alarming states of a hazard detection system are described herein. The multi-criteria state machines can include one or more sensor state machines that can control the alarming states and one or more system state machines that can control the pre-alarming states. Each state machine can transition among any one of its states based on sensor data values, hush events, and transition conditions. The transition conditions can define how a state machine transitions from one state to another. The hazard detection system can use a dual processor arrangement to execute the multi-criteria state machines according to various embodiments. The dual processor arrangement can enable the hazard detection system to manage the alarming and pre-alarming states in a manner that promotes minimal power usage while simultaneously promoting reliability in hazard detection and alarming functionality.

公开(公告)号：US09541300B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-10

申请号：US14685477

申请日：2015-04-13

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Mark D. Stefanski ,  David Sloo ,  Yoky Matsuoka

IPC: F24F11/00 ,  G05D23/19 ,  F24F11/02 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/0484

CPC classification number: F24F11/0086 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F2221/32 ,  G05D23/19 ,  G05D23/1902 ,  G05D23/1904 ,  G05D23/1917 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/04847

Abstract: A thermostat may include a processing system, a plurality of HVAC connectors configured to receive a corresponding plurality of HVAC control wires, and a connection sensing circuit coupled to the plurality of HVAC connectors and configured to provide an indication to the processing system of whether a wire is inserted for each of the plurality of HVAC connectors. The processing system may be configured to receive an indication from the connection sensing circuit when an HVAC connector in the plurality of HVAC connectors has a wire inserted therein, the HVAC connector being associated with a plurality of possible HVAC functions. The processing system may also be configured to display the plurality of possible HVAC functions on a user interface, to receive input selecting one of the possible HVAC functions for the HVAC connector, and to operate the selected HVAC function through the HVAC connector.

Abstract translation: 恒温器可以包括处理系统，被配置为接收相应的多个HVAC控制线的多个HVAC连接器，以及耦合到多个HVAC连接器的连接感测电路，并且被配置为向处理系统提供线 为多个HVAC连接器中的每一个插入。 处理系统可以被配置为当多个HVAC连接器中的HVAC连接器具有插入其中的导线时，从连接感测电路接收指示，HVAC连接器与多个可能的HVAC功能相关联。 处理系统还可以被配置为在用户界面上显示多个可能的HVAC功能，以接收选择HVAC连接器的可能HVAC功能之一的输入，以及通过HVAC连接器操作所选择的HVAC功能。

公开(公告)号：US09534805B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-03

申请号：US14747927

申请日：2015-06-23

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Yoky Matsuoka ,  Mark D. Stefanski ,  David Sloo

IPC: F24F11/02 ,  F24F11/00 ,  F25B49/02

CPC classification number: F24F11/0015 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F11/62 ,  F24F11/63 ,  F24F11/65 ,  F24F11/83 ,  F24F2110/20 ,  F25B49/02 ,  F25B2500/19 ,  F25B2600/01 ,  F25B2600/0251 ,  F25B2600/112 ,  F25B2600/23 ,  Y02B30/743

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for controlling fan-only cooling. A first phase of a first cooling cycle may be initiated in an enclosure using an air conditioning system having a compressor and a fan that passes air over an evaporator coil. The first phase may include activation of the compressor and activation of the fan. A relative humidity may be measured within the enclosure during the first phase of the first cooling cycle. Subsequent to the first phase and in response to the relative humidity being determined to be below a threshold relative humidity, a second phase of the first cooling cycle may be initiated during which the fan is activated but the compressor is not activated.

Abstract translation: 描述了控制风扇冷却的系统和方法。 第一冷却循环的第一阶段可以在具有压缩机和风扇的空调系统的外壳中启动，该风扇将空气通过蒸发器盘管。 第一阶段可以包括压缩机的启动和风扇的启动。 在第一个冷却循环的第一阶段期间，可以在外壳内测量相对湿度。 在第一阶段之后并且响应于相对湿度被确定为低于阈值相对湿度，可以启动第一冷却循环的第二阶段，在该阶段期间，风扇被激活，但压缩机未被激活。

公开(公告)号：US20160377308A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-29

申请号：US15261203

申请日：2016-09-09

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Yoky Matsuoka ,  Rangoli Sharan ,  Mark D. Stefanski ,  Joseph Adam Ruff

IPC: F24F11/00 ,  H04L12/28 ,  G05B17/02

CPC classification number: G05B17/02 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/61 ,  F24F11/62 ,  F24F11/63 ,  G05B13/04 ,  G05D23/19 ,  G05D23/1902 ,  H04L12/2816 ,  H04L12/2825 ,  H04L12/40013 ,  H04L2012/285

Abstract: The current application is directed to intelligent controllers that continuously, periodically, or intermittently calculate and display the time remaining until a control task is projected to be completed by the intelligent controller. In general, the intelligent controller employs multiple different models for the time behavior of one or more parameters or characteristics within a region or volume affected by one or more devices, systems, or other entities controlled by the intelligent controller. The intelligent controller collects data, over time, from which the models are constructed and uses the models to predict the time remaining until one or more characteristics or parameters of the region or volume reaches one or more specified values as a result of intelligent controller control of one or more devices, systems, or other entities.

公开(公告)号：US20160377307A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-29

申请号：US15258422

申请日：2016-09-07

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Anthony Michael Fadell ,  Yoky Matsuoka ,  David Sloo ,  Michael Plitkins ,  Michael James Matas ,  Matthew Lee Rogers ,  Evan J. Fisher

IPC: F24F11/00 ,  G05B19/409 ,  G09G5/37 ,  F24F11/02 ,  G05D23/19

CPC classification number: F24F11/62 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/46 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F11/89 ,  F24F2120/20 ,  G05B19/409 ,  G05B2219/2614 ,  G05D23/1902 ,  G05D23/1905 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G06F3/04817 ,  G06F3/04847 ,  G09G5/37 ,  G09G2320/0613

Abstract: Methods and devices for controlling a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system by a thermostat are provided. Input can be received from a user via a thermostat, the input being indicative of an adjustment of an HVAC-related setting. On a real-time basis, the HVAC-related setting that is being adjusted can be compared against a feedback criterion designed to indicate a circumstance under which feedback is to be presented to the user. The circumstance can be indicative of an achievement of a HVAC-related setting of a predetermined responsibility level with respect to an energy usage of the HVAC system. Upon a real-time determination that the feedback criterion is satisfied, visual feedback can be caused to be presented to the user in real-time. The real-time feedback can include a visual icon having a visual appeal corresponding to a desirability of the satisfaction of the feedback criterion.

Abstract translation: 提供了通过恒温器控制加热，通风和空调（HVAC）系统的方法和装置。 可以经由恒温器从用户接收输入，该输入指示HVAC相关设置的调整。 在实时的基础上，正在调整的HVAC相关设置可以与设计用于指示向用户呈现反馈的情况的反馈标准进行比较。 该情况可以指示相对于HVAC系统的能量使用实现预定责任级别的HVAC相关设置。 在实时确定反馈标准得到满足的情况下，可以将视觉反馈实时呈现给用户。 实时反馈可以包括具有与满足反馈标准的可取性相对应的视觉吸引力的视觉图标。

公开(公告)号：US09524635B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-20

申请号：US14639628

申请日：2015-03-05

Applicant: GOOGLE INC.

Inventor： Anthony M. Fadell ,  Yoky Matsuoka ,  David Sloo ,  Maxime Veron

IPC: G05B11/01 ,  G08C17/02

CPC classification number: G08C17/02 ,  G08C2201/51 ,  G08C2201/92

Abstract: Embodiments provided herein relate to controlling a household via one or more household policies. In one embodiment, a method includes: receiving, at a processor, a household policy for a household, the household policy related to attaining an end goal; determining, via interpretation of the household policy by the processor, an end goal state of the household policy; incrementally modifying a control trigger threshold of a conditionally controlled smart device over time until the end goal state is reached; wherein the control trigger threshold indicates when the conditionally controlled smart device should be controlled to implement a particular function.

Abstract translation: 本文提供的实施例涉及通过一个或多个家庭策略来控制家庭。 在一个实施例中，一种方法包括：在处理器处接收家庭的家庭政策，与实现最终目标相关的家庭政策; 通过处理者对家庭政策的解释来确定家庭政策的最终目标状态; 随着时间逐渐地修改有条件控制的智能设备的控制触发阈值，直到达到最终目标状态; 其中所述控制触发阈值指示何时应该控制所述有条件控制的智能设备以实现特定功能。

公开(公告)号：US20160363943A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-15

申请号：US15245647

申请日：2016-08-24

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Mark D. Stefanski ,  Yoky Matsuoka

IPC: G05D23/19 ,  G05B19/042 ,  F24F11/00

CPC classification number: G05D23/1904 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F11/61 ,  F24F11/62 ,  F24F11/64 ,  F24F11/65 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2110/12 ,  G05B19/0428 ,  G05B2219/2614 ,  G05D23/1917 ,  G06F1/3293 ,  H05B1/028 ,  Y02D10/122

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention describe thermostats that are configured to precondition an enclosure and methods for performing the same. According to one embodiment, a method of preconditioning an enclosure includes providing a thermostat and computing a set of preconditioning criteria information (PCI) with said thermostat. The computed PCI is typically representative of time and ambient temperature conditions for which preconditioning should be performed. The PCI may be stored in memory and used to compare against a current time and current ambient temperature condition of the enclosure to determine whether to enter the thermostat into a preconditioning state. If a determination is made that the PCI criteria are satisfied, the thermostat may be entered into the preconditioning state to heat or cool the enclosure. One or more of these processes may be performed while a processor of the thermostat is in a relatively high power mode or relatively low power mode.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例描述了构造成预先配置外壳的恒温器及其执行方法。 根据一个实施例，一种预处理外壳的方法包括提供恒温器并且利用所述恒温器计算一组预处理准则信息（PCI）。 计算的PCI通常代表应执行预处理的时间和环境温度条件。 PCI可以存储在存储器中，并用于与外壳的当前时间和当前环境温度条件进行比较，以确定是否将恒温器进入预处理状态。 如果确定满足PCI标准，则恒温器可以进入预处理状态以加热或冷却外壳。 可以在恒温器的处理器处于相对较高的功率模式或相对低功率模式的同时执行这些过程中的一个或多个。