公开(公告)号：US20180038610A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-08

申请号：US15786420

申请日：2017-10-17

Applicant: Barbara Dean-Henricks ,  Joshua J. Edberg ,  David Quam ,  Amy Ragland

Inventor： Barbara Dean-Henricks ,  Joshua J. Edberg ,  David Quam ,  Amy Ragland

IPC: F24F11/00

CPC classification number: F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F11/59 ,  F24F11/66 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2110/20 ,  F24F2120/10

Abstract: An HVAC controller, such as a thermostat, may be configured to allow a user to set and/or select schedule time period in which one or more indoor quality units (e.g. humidification, dehumidification, ventilation, etc.) will or will not operate, and/or will operated but using different settings. In some cases, the schedule time periods available for selection may correspond to the time periods of a programmable temperature schedule of the HVAC controller, but this is not required. In some instances, the HVAC controller may allow a user to select which indoor air quality units will or will not operate, and/or what settings the indoor air quality units will operate, during a user's vacation.

公开(公告)号：US09810441B2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-07

申请号：US13403878

申请日：2012-02-23

Applicant: Barbara Dean-Hendricks ,  Joshua Jacque Edberg ,  David Quam ,  Amy Ragland

Inventor： Barbara Dean-Hendricks ,  Joshua Jacque Edberg ,  David Quam ,  Amy Ragland

IPC: G05D23/00 ,  F24F11/00

CPC classification number: F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F11/59 ,  F24F11/66 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2110/20 ,  F24F2120/10

Abstract: An HVAC controller, such as a thermostat, may be configured to allow a user to set and/or select schedule time period in which one or more indoor quality units (e.g. humidification, dehumidification, ventilation, etc.) will or will not operate, and/or will operated but using different settings. In some cases, the schedule time periods available for selection may correspond to the time periods of a programmable temperature schedule of the HVAC controller, but this is not required. In some instances, the HVAC controller may allow a user to select which indoor air quality units will or will not operate, and/or what settings the indoor air quality units will operate, during a user's vacation.

公开(公告)号：US20170159952A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-08

申请号：US14961658

申请日：2015-12-07

Applicant: Vivint, Inc.

Inventor： Matthew Mahar ,  Matthew J. Eyring ,  Clint H. Gordon-Carroll ,  Jeremy B. Warren ,  James E. Nye ,  Jefferson H. Lyman

IPC: F24F11/00 ,  G05B15/02

CPC classification number: F24F11/62 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/61 ,  F24F11/66 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B2219/2642 ,  G05D23/1904

Abstract: In some embodiments, security and/or automation systems, collectively referred to as automation systems, may offer a user the comforts of automatically controlling HVAC settings based at least in part on an alarm. The automation system may provide automatically meet desired HVAC conditions at select times and provide a more comfortable living situation. In some embodiments, the increased comfort level may enable or ease household activities. For example, if a person sleeps with a cooler temperature, it may be harder for the person to get out of bed. But an automated HVAC system may adjust the temperature such that when a person desires to wake up, the temperature is comfortable and may ease a transition from day to night.

公开(公告)号：US09618223B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-11

申请号：US14811526

申请日：2015-07-28

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: F24F11/00 ,  F24F11/02 ,  F24F1/02 ,  F24F11/053 ,  G05D23/19 ,  F24F7/10 ,  F24F11/04 ,  F24F3/044

CPC classification number: F24F11/62 ,  F24F1/022 ,  F24F3/044 ,  F24F7/10 ,  F24F11/0001 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F11/54 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F11/58 ,  F24F11/66 ,  F24F11/70 ,  F24F11/72 ,  F24F11/74 ,  F24F11/76 ,  F24F11/83 ,  F24F2110/00 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2110/40 ,  F24F2120/10 ,  F24F2140/40 ,  G05D23/1934

Abstract: An Electronically-Controlled Register vent (ECRV) that can be easily installed by a homeowner or general handyman is disclosed. The ECRV can be used to convert a non-zoned HVAC system into a zoned system. The ECRV can also be used in connection with a conventional zoned HVAC system to provide additional control and additional zones not provided by the conventional zoned HVAC system. In one embodiment, the ECRV is configured have a size and form-factor that conforms to a standard manually-controlled register vent. In one embodiment, a zone thermostat is configured to provide thermostat information to the ECRV. In one embodiment, the zone thermostat communicates with a central monitoring system that coordinates operation of the heating and cooling zones.

公开(公告)号：USRE46236E1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-13

申请号：US14714535

申请日：2015-05-18

Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.

Inventor： Robert J. Harter

IPC: F24F11/053 ,  G05D23/12 ,  G05D23/185 ,  G05D23/32 ,  G05D23/00 ,  F24F11/00 ,  F24F11/06

CPC classification number: F24F11/00 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/64 ,  F24F11/65 ,  F24F11/66 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  G05D23/1904

Abstract: A hybrid manual/programmable thermostat for a furnace or air conditioner offers the simplicity of a manual thermostat while providing the convenience and versatility of a programmable one. Initially, the hybrid thermostat appears to function as an ordinary manual thermostat; however, it privately observes and learns a user's manual temperature setting habits and eventually programs itself accordingly. If users begin changing their preferred temperature settings due to seasonal changes or other reasons, the thermostat continues learning and will adapt to those changes as well. For ease of use, the thermostat does not require an onscreen menu as a user interface. In some embodiments, the thermostat can effectively program itself for temperature settings that are set to occur at particular times daily or just on weekends, yet the user is not required to enter the time of day or the day of the week.

Abstract translation: 用于炉或空调的混合手动/可编程恒温器提供手动恒温器的简单性，同时提供可编程恒温器的便利性和多功能性。 最初，混合式恒温器似乎起普通手动恒温器的作用; 然而，它私下观察并学习用户的手动温度设置习惯，并最终对其进行相应的编程。 如果由于季节性变化或其他原因，用户开始更改其首选温度设置，恒温器将继续学习，并适应这些更改。 为了便于使用，恒温器不需要屏幕菜单作为用户界面。 在一些实施例中，恒温器可以有效地对自身进行编程，以进行温度设置，这些温度设置设置为每天或仅在周末特定时间发生，但是用户不需要进入一天中的一天或一周中的某一天。

公开(公告)号：US20160091220A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-31

申请号：US14951206

申请日：2015-11-24

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Lawrence KATES

IPC: F24F11/00 ,  F24F7/10 ,  F24F11/04

CPC classification number: F24F11/62 ,  F24F1/022 ,  F24F3/044 ,  F24F7/10 ,  F24F11/0001 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F11/54 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F11/58 ,  F24F11/66 ,  F24F11/70 ,  F24F11/72 ,  F24F11/74 ,  F24F11/76 ,  F24F11/83 ,  F24F2110/00 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2110/40 ,  F24F2120/10 ,  F24F2140/40 ,  G05D23/1934

Abstract: An Electronically-Controlled Register vent (ECRV) that can be easily installed by a homeowner or general handyman is disclosed. The ECRV can be used to convert a non-zoned HVAC system into a zoned system. The ECRV can also be used in connection with a conventional zoned HVAC system to provide additional control and additional zones not provided by the conventional zoned HVAC system. In one embodiment, the ECRV is configured have a size and form-factor that conforms to a standard manually-controlled register vent. In one embodiment, a zone thermostat is configured to provide thermostat information to the ECRV. In one embodiment, the zone thermostat communicates with a central monitoring system that coordinates operation of the heating and cooling zones.

Abstract translation: 公开了可由房主或一般杂工容易安装的电子控制寄存器通风口（ECRV）。 ECRV可用于将未划分的HVAC系统转换为分区系统。 ECRV还可以与传统的分区式暖通空调系统结合使用，以提供额外的控制和传统分区式暖通空调系统不提供的附加区域。 在一个实施例中，ECRV被配置为具有符合标准手动控制的排放口的尺寸和形状因数。 在一个实施例中，区域恒温器被配置为向ECRV提供恒温器信息。 在一个实施例中，区域恒温器与协调加热和冷却区域的操作的中央监控系统通信。

公开(公告)号：US09217579B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-22

申请号：US13302999

申请日：2011-11-22

Applicant: Robert A. DiFulgentiz

Inventor： Robert A. DiFulgentiz

IPC: G05D23/19 ,  F24F11/00

CPC classification number: F24F11/006 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F11/57 ,  F24F11/58 ,  F24F11/61 ,  F24F11/62 ,  F24F11/66 ,  G05D23/19

Abstract: A programmable HVAC controller, a method of automatically programming HVAC system temperature adjustment times and an HVAC system incorporating the system or the method. In one embodiment, the programmable HVAC controller includes: (1) a memory subsystem, (2) a communication subsystem configured to receive a wake-up alarm time and (3) a processing subsystem coupled to the memory and communication subsystems and configured to: (3a) set a “sleep” temperature adjustment time based on a time the wake-up alarm time is received and (3b) set a “wake” temperature adjustment time based on the wake-up alarm time.

Abstract translation: 一个可编程的HVAC控制器，一种自动编程HVAC系统温度调节时间的方法，以及结合该系统或方法的HVAC系统。 在一个实施例中，可编程HVAC控制器包括：（1）存储器子系统，（2）被配置为接收唤醒报警时间的通信子系统和（3）耦合到存储器和通信子系统的处理子系统，并且被配置为： （3a）基于接收到唤醒报警时间的时间设定“睡眠”温度调节时间，（3b）基于唤醒报警时间设定“唤醒”温度调节时间。

公开(公告)号：US08768520B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-01

申请号：US12919189

申请日：2008-11-14

Applicant: Robert D. Oexman ,  David B. Scott

Inventor： Robert D. Oexman ,  David B. Scott

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: A61M21/02 ,  A47C27/061 ,  A47C27/082 ,  A47C27/083 ,  A47C27/10 ,  A47C27/18 ,  A47C31/123 ,  A61G7/05769 ,  A61G2203/34 ,  A61M16/161 ,  A61M2021/0027 ,  A61M2021/0044 ,  A61M2021/0066 ,  A61M2205/332 ,  A61M2205/3368 ,  A61M2205/3375 ,  A61M2205/3553 ,  A61M2205/3584 ,  A61M2205/3592 ,  A61M2205/502 ,  A61M2205/52 ,  A61M2230/06 ,  A61M2230/42 ,  A61M2230/50 ,  A61M2230/62 ,  A61M2230/63 ,  F24F3/14 ,  F24F11/0001 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/66 ,  G06F19/00 ,  A61M2230/005

Abstract: A system for controlling a bedroom environment includes an environmental data collector configured to collect environmental data relating to the bedroom environment; a sleep data collector configured to collect sleep data relating to a person's state of sleep; an analysis unit configured to analyze the collected environmental data and the collected sleep data and to determine an adjustment of the bedroom environment that promotes sleep of the person; and a controller configured to effect the adjustment of the bedroom environment. A method for controlling a bedroom environment includes collecting environmental data relating to the bedroom environment; collecting sleep data relating to a person's state of sleep; analyzing the collected environmental data and the collected sleep data; determining an adjustment to the bedroom environment that promotes sleep; and communicating the adjustment to a device that effects the bedroom environment.

Abstract translation: 一种用于控制卧室环境的系统包括：环境数据收集器，被配置为收集与卧室环境相关的环境数据; 配置为收集与人的睡眠状态有关的睡眠数据的睡眠数据收集器; 分析单元，其被配置为分析所收集的环境数据和收集的睡眠数据，并且确定促进人的睡眠的卧室环境的调整; 以及控制器，被配置为实现卧室环境的调节。 一种用于控制卧室环境的方法包括收集与卧室环境相关的环境数据; 收集与一个人的睡眠状态有关的睡眠数据; 分析收集的环境数据和收集的睡眠数据; 确定对促进睡眠的卧室环境的调整; 并将该调整传达给影响卧室环境的装置。

公开(公告)号：US20140158782A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-12

申请号：US14183114

申请日：2014-02-18

Applicant: Nest Labs, Inc.

Inventor： Lawrence KATES

IPC: F24F11/00 ,  F24F11/04 ,  F24F7/10

CPC classification number: F24F11/62 ,  F24F1/022 ,  F24F3/044 ,  F24F7/10 ,  F24F11/0001 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F11/54 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F11/58 ,  F24F11/66 ,  F24F11/70 ,  F24F11/72 ,  F24F11/74 ,  F24F11/76 ,  F24F11/83 ,  F24F2110/00 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2110/40 ,  F24F2120/10 ,  F24F2140/40 ,  G05D23/1934

Abstract: An Electronically-Controlled Register vent (ECRV) that can be easily installed by a homeowner or general handyman is disclosed. The ECRV can be used to convert a non-zoned HVAC system into a zoned system. The ECRV can also be used in connection with a conventional zoned HVAC system to provide additional control and additional zones not provided by the conventional zoned HVAC system. In one embodiment, the ECRV is configured have a size and form-factor that conforms to a standard manually-controlled register vent. In one embodiment, a zone thermostat is configured to provide thermostat information to the ECRV. In one embodiment, the zone thermostat communicates with a central monitoring system that coordinates operation of the heating and cooling zones.

Abstract translation: 公开了可由房主或一般杂工容易安装的电子控制寄存器通风口（ECRV）。 ECRV可用于将未划分的HVAC系统转换为分区系统。 ECRV还可以与传统的分区式暖通空调系统结合使用，以提供额外的控制和传统分区式暖通空调系统不提供的附加区域。 在一个实施例中，ECRV被配置为具有符合标准手动控制的排放口的尺寸和形状因数。 在一个实施例中，区域恒温器被配置为向ECRV提供恒温器信息。 在一个实施例中，区域恒温器与协调加热和冷却区域的操作的中央监控系统通信。

公开(公告)号：US20140158781A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-12

申请号：US14183103

申请日：2014-02-18

Applicant: Nest Labs, Inc.

Inventor： Lawrence KATES

IPC: F24F11/00 ,  F24F11/04 ,  F24F7/10

CPC classification number: F24F11/62 ,  F24F1/022 ,  F24F3/044 ,  F24F7/10 ,  F24F11/0001 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F11/54 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F11/58 ,  F24F11/66 ,  F24F11/70 ,  F24F11/72 ,  F24F11/74 ,  F24F11/76 ,  F24F11/83 ,  F24F2110/00 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2110/40 ,  F24F2120/10 ,  F24F2140/40 ,  G05D23/1934

Abstract: An Electronically-Controlled Register vent (ECRV) that can be easily installed by a homeowner or general handyman is disclosed. The ECRV can be used to convert a non-zoned HVAC system into a zoned system. The ECRV can also be used in connection with a conventional zoned HVAC system to provide additional control and additional zones not provided by the conventional zoned HVAC system. In one embodiment, the ECRV is configured have a size and form-factor that conforms to a standard manually-controlled register vent. In one embodiment, a zone thermostat is configured to provide thermostat information to the ECRV. In one embodiment, the zone thermostat communicates with a central monitoring system that coordinates operation of the heating and cooling zones.

Abstract translation: 公开了可由房主或一般杂工容易安装的电子控制寄存器通风口（ECRV）。 ECRV可用于将未划分的HVAC系统转换为分区系统。 ECRV还可以与传统的分区式暖通空调系统结合使用，以提供额外的控制和传统分区式暖通空调系统不提供的附加区域。 在一个实施例中，ECRV被配置为具有符合标准手动控制的排放口的尺寸和形状因数。 在一个实施例中，区域恒温器被配置为向ECRV提供恒温器信息。 在一个实施例中，区域恒温器与协调加热和冷却区域的操作的中央监控系统通信。