公开(公告)号：US20170292731A1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-12

申请号：US15632752

申请日：2017-06-26

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Yoky Matsuoka ,  Frank E. Astier ,  Rangoli Sharan ,  Anthony Michael Fadell

IPC: F24F11/00 ,  G05B19/048

CPC classification number: F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/46 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F11/62 ,  F24F11/65 ,  F24F2120/10 ,  F24F2140/60 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B19/048 ,  G05B2219/2614 ,  G05D23/1904

Abstract: Methods for controlling temperature in a conditioned enclosure such as a dwelling are described that include an “auto-away” and/or “auto-arrival” feature for detecting unexpected absences which provide opportunities for significant energy savings through automatic adjustment of the setpoint temperature. According to some preferred embodiments, when no occupancy has been detected for a minimum time interval, an “auto-away” feature triggers a changes of the state of the enclosure, and the actual operating setpoint temperature is changed to a predetermined energy-saving away-state temperature, regardless of the setpoint temperature indicated by the normal thermostat schedule. The purpose of the “auto away” feature is to avoid unnecessary heating or cooling when there are no occupants present to actually experience or enjoy the comfort settings of the schedule, thereby saving energy.

公开(公告)号：US09767674B2

公开(公告)日：2017-09-19

申请号：US15205426

申请日：2016-07-08

Applicant: Google Inc.

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

IPC: G08B23/00 ,  G08B25/00 ,  G08B19/00 ,  G08B29/14 ,  G08B3/10 ,  G08B17/10 ,  G08B21/14 ,  G08B21/18 ,  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：US09704380B2

公开(公告)日：2017-07-11

申请号：US14334116

申请日：2014-07-17

Applicant: Google Inc.

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

IPC: G08B29/00 ,  G08B29/14 ,  G08B25/00 ,  G08B19/00 ,  G08B3/10 ,  G08B17/10 ,  G08B21/14 ,  G08B21/18 ,  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：US20170177944A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-22

申请号：US15451930

申请日：2017-03-07

Applicant: Google Inc.

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

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  G06T7/70 ,  H04M1/725 ,  H04L12/28 ,  H04L29/08 ,  H04N7/18 ,  G08B29/22

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: Various arrangements for assessing an installation of a smart home device are presented. A video camera device may capture video indicative of a location of the smart home device. The video indicative of the location of the smart home device may be analyzed to determine whether the location of the smart home device prevents the smart home device from operating within specification. An indication may then be output indicative of whether the location of the smart home device prevents the smart home device from operating within specification.

公开(公告)号：US09679465B2

公开(公告)日：2017-06-13

申请号：US14334233

申请日：2014-07-17

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Yoky Matsuoka ,  AJ Minich ,  Yash Modi ,  Andrew W. Goldenson

IPC: G08B23/00 ,  G08B25/00 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G08B17/10 ,  G08B25/10 ,  G08B17/113

CPC classification number: G08B25/008 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G08B17/10 ,  G08B17/113 ,  G08B25/001 ,  G08B25/10

Abstract: Hazard detection systems and methods according to embodiments described herein are operative to enable a user to interface with the hazard detection system by performing a touchless gesture. The touchless gesture can be performed in a vicinity of the hazard detection system without requiring physical access to the hazard detection system. This enables the user to interact with the hazard detection system even if it is out of reach. The hazard detection system can detect gestures and perform an appropriate action responsive to the detected gesture. In one embodiment, the hazard detection system can silence its audible alarm or pre-emptively turn off its audible alarm in response to a detected gesture. Gestures can be detected using one or more ultrasonic sensors, or gestures can be detected using a motion detector in combination with one or more ultrasonic sensors.

公开(公告)号：US09640055B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-02

申请号：US14587599

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: G08B23/00 ,  G08B19/00 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G08B27/00 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G08B25/00 ,  G08B29/18

CPC classification number: G08B19/005 ,  G06Q10/0631 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G08B25/008 ,  G08B27/003 ,  G08B29/185

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：US09600645B2

公开(公告)日：2017-03-21

申请号：US14587694

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: G06F21/31 ,  H04L29/08 ,  G06F21/44 ,  G07C9/00 ,  G08B27/00 ,  G08B3/10 ,  G08B19/00 ,  G08B25/00

CPC classification number: G06F21/31 ,  G06F21/44 ,  G07C9/00031 ,  G07C9/00142 ,  G07C9/00174 ,  G08B3/10 ,  G08B19/005 ,  G08B25/002 ,  G08B25/008 ,  G08B27/003 ,  G08B27/005 ,  H04L67/12

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：US20160364963A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-15

申请号：US14737678

申请日：2015-06-12

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Yoky Matsuoka ,  Rajeev Conrad Nongpiur ,  Michael Dixon

IPC: G08B7/06 ,  H04R29/00

CPC classification number: G06K9/00771 ,  G06K9/00979 ,  G06K9/46 ,  G06K9/6267 ,  G08B1/08 ,  G08B21/0208 ,  G10L25/27 ,  G10L25/51 ,  G10L25/72 ,  G10L25/78 ,  H04R3/00 ,  H04R2410/05

Abstract: This application discloses a method implemented by an electronic device to detect a signature event (e.g., a baby cry event) associated with an audio feature (e.g., baby sound). The electronic device obtains a classifier model from a remote server. The classifier model is determined according to predetermined capabilities of the electronic device and ambient sound characteristics of the electronic device, and distinguishes the audio feature from a plurality of alternative features and ambient noises. When the electronic device obtains audio data, it splits the audio data to a plurality of sound components each associated with a respective frequency or frequency band and including a series of time windows. The electronic device further extracts a feature vector from the sound components, classifies the extracted feature vector to obtain a probability value according to the classifier model, and detects the signature event based on the probability value.

Abstract translation: 本申请公开了一种由电子设备实现的用于检测与音频特征（例如婴儿声音）相关联的签名事件（例如，婴儿哭泣事件）的方法。 电子设备从远程服务器获取分类器模型。 根据电子设备的预定能力和电子设备的环境声音特性来确定分类器模型，并且将音频特征与多个替代特征和环境噪声区分开。 当电子设备获得音频数据时，它将音频数据分割成与各个频率或频带相关联并且包括一系列时间窗口的多个声音分量。 电子设备还从声音分量中提取特征向量，对所提取的特征向量进行分类，根据分类器模型获得概率值，并根据概率值检测签名事件。

公开(公告)号：US09476606B2

公开(公告)日：2016-10-25

申请号：US14496782

申请日：2014-09-25

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 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  G05D23/19 ,  G06F3/048

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：US09449492B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-20

申请号：US14334430

申请日：2014-07-17

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Michael Dixon ,  Yoky Matsuoka ,  AJ Minich ,  Yash Modi

IPC: G08B17/10 ,  G08B25/00 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G08B25/10 ,  G08B17/113

CPC classification number: G08B25/008 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G08B17/10 ,  G08B17/113 ,  G08B25/001 ,  G08B25/10

Abstract: Hazard detection systems and methods according to embodiments described herein are operative to enable a user to interface with the hazard detection system by performing a touchless gesture. The touchless gesture can be performed in a vicinity of the hazard detection system without requiring physical access to the hazard detection system. This enables the user to interact with the hazard detection system even if it is out of reach. The hazard detection system can detect gestures and perform an appropriate action responsive to the detected gesture. In one embodiment, the hazard detection system can silence its audible alarm or pre-emptively turn off its audible alarm in response to a detected gesture. Gestures can be detected by processing sensor data to determine whether periodic shapes are detected.

Abstract translation: 根据本文描述的实施例的危害检测系统和方法的操作是使用户能够通过执行无接触姿态与危害检测系统相接触。 可以在危险检测系统的附近执行无触摸手势，而不需要物理地访问危害检测系统。 这使得用户能够与危害检测系统进行交互，即使它不能达到。 危害检测系统可以检测手势并且响应于检测到的手势执行适当的动作。 在一个实施例中，危害检测系统可以使其听觉警报静音或者响应于检测到的手势而先预先关闭其声音警报。 可以通过处理传感器数据来检测手势，以确定是否检测到周期性形状。