Window treatment control using bright override

    公开(公告)号:US10017985B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-07-10

    申请号:US14459896

    申请日:2014-08-14

    CPC classification number: E06B9/68 E06B2009/6827

    Abstract: A system includes a window treatment adjacent to a window of a room. At least one motor drive unit is associated with the window treatment, for varying the position of the window treatment. A sensor measures a light level (e.g., an outdoor light level) at the window. A controller provides signals to the motor drive unit to automatically adjust the position of the window treatment so as to control a penetration distance of sunlight into the room when the window treatment is partially opened. The controller is configured to position the window treatment in a bright override position if the measured light level is at least a bright threshold value. The controller is configured to select the bright threshold value from among at least two predetermined values. The selection depends on an angle of incidence between light rays from the sun and a surface normal of the window.

    MEASURING LIGHTING LEVELS USING A VISIBLE LIGHT SENSOR

    公开(公告)号:US20180168015A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-06-14

    申请号:US15838282

    申请日:2017-12-11

    Abstract: A visible light sensor may be configured to sense environmental characteristics of a space using an image of the space. The visible light sensor may be controlled in one or more modes, including a daylight glare sensor mode, a daylighting sensor mode, a color sensor mode, and/or an occupancy/vacancy sensor mode. In the daylight glare sensor mode, the visible light sensor may be configured to decrease or eliminate glare within a space. In the daylighting sensor mode and the color sensor mode, the visible light sensor may be configured to provide a preferred amount of light and color temperature, respectively, within the space. In the occupancy/vacancy sensor mode, the visible light sensor may be configured to detect an occupancy/vacancy condition within the space and adjust one or more control devices according to the occupation or vacancy of the space. The visible light sensor may be configured to protect the privacy of users within the space via software, a removable module, and/or a special sensor.

    WINDOW TREATMENT CONTROL USING BRIGHT OVERRIDE

    公开(公告)号:US20180148976A9

    公开(公告)日:2018-05-31

    申请号:US14459896

    申请日:2014-08-14

    CPC classification number: E06B9/68 E06B2009/6827

    Abstract: A system includes a window treatment adjacent to a window of a room. At least one motor drive unit is associated with the window treatment, for varying the position of the window treatment. A sensor measures a light level (e.g., an outdoor light level) at the window. A controller provides signals to the motor drive unit to automatically adjust the position of the window treatment so as to control a penetration distance of sunlight into the room when the window treatment is partially opened. The controller is configured to position the window treatment in a bright override position if the measured light level is at least a bright threshold value. The controller is configured to select the bright threshold value from among at least two predetermined values. The selection depends on an angle of incidence between light rays from the sun and a surface normal of the window.

    Window treatment control using bright override

    公开(公告)号:US09856696B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-01-02

    申请号:US14459896

    申请日:2014-08-14

    Abstract: A system includes a window treatment adjacent to a window of a room. At least one motor drive unit is associated with the window treatment, for varying the position of the window treatment. A sensor measures a light level (e.g., an outdoor light level) at the window. A controller provides signals to the motor drive unit to automatically adjust the position of the window treatment so as to control a penetration distance of sunlight into the room when the window treatment is partially opened. The controller is configured to position the window treatment in a bright override position if the measured light level is at least a bright threshold value. The controller is configured to select the bright threshold value from among at least two predetermined values. The selection depends on an angle of incidence between light rays from the sun and a surface normal of the window.

    CONTROLLING MOTORIZED WINDOW TREATMENTS IN RESPONSE TO MULTIPLE SENSORS
    16.
    发明申请
    CONTROLLING MOTORIZED WINDOW TREATMENTS IN RESPONSE TO MULTIPLE SENSORS 有权
    控制电动窗户处理响应多个传感器

    公开(公告)号:US20150368967A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-12-24

    申请号:US14748128

    申请日:2015-06-23

    Abstract: A motorized window treatment system controls a plurality of motorized window treatments to maximize daylight autonomy, while minimizing cognitive dissonance. The system may include motorized window treatments, window sensors, and a system controller. Each motorized window treatment may be operable to adjust a respective covering material to control the amount of light entering a space. Each sensor may be mounted adjacent to at least one of the motorized window treatments, and may be configured to measure an amount of daylight shining on the sensor. The system controller may receive sensor readings from the sensors and may control the motorized window treatments in response to the sensors to keep the covering materials aligned when the sensor readings are within a predetermined amount. The system controller may dynamically group and re-group the sensors into subgroups based upon the sensor readings and may control the motorized window treatments based upon the subgroups.

    Abstract translation: 电动窗户处理系统控制多个电动窗户处理以最大化日光自主性,同时最小化认知失调。 该系统可以包括电动窗口处理,窗口传感器和系统控制器。 每个电动窗口处理可以可操作以调整相应的覆盖材料以控制进入空间的光量。 每个传感器可以安装在与机动窗处理中的至少一个相邻的位置,并且可被配置成测量传感器上的日光照射量。 系统控制器可以从传感器接收传感器读数,并且可以响应于传感器控制电动窗口处理,以在传感器读数在预定量内时保持覆盖材料对准。 系统控制器可以基于传感器读数将传感器动态地分组和重新分组成子组,并且可以基于子组来控制机动化窗口处理。

    SELECTING A WINDOW TREATMENT FABRIC
    17.
    发明申请
    SELECTING A WINDOW TREATMENT FABRIC 审中-公开
    选择窗户处理织物

    公开(公告)号:US20150286941A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-10-08

    申请号:US14677941

    申请日:2015-04-02

    Abstract: A fabric selection tool provides an automated procedure for recommending and/or selecting a fabric for a window treatment to be installed in a building. The recommendation may be made to optimize the performance of the window treatment in which the fabric may be installed. The recommended fabric may be selected based on performance metrics associated with each fabric in an environment. The fabrics may be ranked based upon the performance metrics of one or more of the fabrics. One or more of the fabrics, and/or their corresponding ranks, may be displayed to a user for selection. The recommended fabrics may be determined based on combinations of fabrics that provide performance metrics for various façades of the building. Using the ranking system provided by the fabric selection tool, the user may obtain a fabric sample and/or order one or more of the recommended fabrics.

    Abstract translation: 织物选择工具提供用于推荐和/或选择要安装在建筑物中的窗户处理的织物的自动化程序。 可以推荐可以优化其中可以安装织物的窗口处理的性能。 可以基于与环境中的每个结构相关联的性能度量来选择推荐的结构。 可以基于一种或多种织物的性能指标对织物进行排名。 一个或多个织物和/或其对应的等级可以显示给用户进行选择。 推荐的织物可以基于为建筑物的各种外墙提供性能指标的织物的组合来确定。 使用由织物选择工具提供的排序系统,用户可获得织物样品和/或订购推荐织物中的一种或多种。

    MOBILE AND/OR CLOUD BASED TOOL FOR ENABLING ACCURATE INFORMATION OF NEW AND RETROFIT PROJECTS
    18.
    发明申请
    MOBILE AND/OR CLOUD BASED TOOL FOR ENABLING ACCURATE INFORMATION OF NEW AND RETROFIT PROJECTS 审中-公开
    基于移动和/或云的工具,以实现新的和改造项目的准确信息

    公开(公告)号:US20130275174A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-10-17

    申请号:US13801459

    申请日:2013-03-13

    Abstract: A real-time, mobile, energy savings and cost estimation tool may be provided. The energy savings and cost estimation tool may be implemented on a mobile electronic device, such as, but not limited to a laptop computer, tablet, or a smart phone, for example. A user may create a project and define project information using the energy savings and cost estimation tool while at the project site. For example, the user may discuss the project with a potential customer, ask questions about the project to be created or retrofitted, walk around the project site, and enter the project information into the energy savings and cost estimation tool. Using the project information gathered, the energy savings and cost estimation tool may provide real-time feedback, such as an energy usage audit, an energy usage solution design, an energy analysis, and/or a return on investment (ROI) analysis for the project, to the user.

    Abstract translation: 可以提供实时,移动,节能和成本估算工具。 节能和成本估算工具可以在例如但不限于膝上型计算机,平板电脑或智能电话的移动电子设备上实现。 在项目现场,用户可以使用节能和成本估算工具创建项目并定义项目信息。 例如,用户可以与潜在客户讨论项目,询问有关项目的创建或改造问题,围绕项目现场走走,并将项目信息输入到节能和成本估算工具中。 使用收集的项目信息,节能和成本估算工具可以提供实时反馈,例如能量使用审计,能源使用解决方案设计,能量分析和/或投资回报率(ROI)分析 项目,给用户。

    Motorized Window Treatment Monitoring and Control

    公开(公告)号:US20190086887A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-03-21

    申请号:US16197627

    申请日:2018-11-21

    Abstract: Motorized window treatments may each adjust a position of a covering material to allow light into a space in a building. The control information for controlling the motorized window treatments may be stored and/or accessed to understand how the motorized window treatments are operating. The control information may indicate a control state and/or a position of the covering material when an identified daylight intensity is being received at the space. The control information may inform a user of the operation of the motorized window treatments and allow the user to adjust various control parameters by which the motorized window treatments may be controlled. Recommended adjustments may also be provided to the user based on a user-identified problem with the operation of the motorized window treatments. The recommended adjustments to the control parameters may be accepted by the user and may be stored for being accessed and/or edited.

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