公开(公告)号：US20160364978A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-15

申请号：US15247538

申请日：2016-08-25

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Daniel Adam Warren ,  Lawrence Frederick Heyl ,  Edwin H. Satterthwaite, JR. ,  Steven Clark ,  Andrew W. Goldenson ,  Dietrich Ho ,  Nicholas Unger Webb ,  Julia DeIuliis ,  Tyler Moore ,  Ben Manuto

IPC: G08B29/12 ,  H04R3/00 ,  H04R29/00

CPC classification number: G08B29/126 ,  G08B17/10 ,  G08B29/10 ,  H04R3/00 ,  H04R29/001

Abstract: Systems and methods for self-administering a sound test to verify operation of a speaker and/or alarm within a hazard detection system are described herein. The sound test can verify that the audible sources such as the alarm and speaker operate at the requisite loudness and frequencies. In addition, the sound test can be self-administered in that it does not require the presence of a person to initiate or verify that the audible sources are functioning properly.

公开(公告)号：US20160363942A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-15

申请号：US15248725

申请日：2016-08-26

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Daniel Adam Warren ,  Hugo B. Fiennes ,  Jonathan Alan Dutra ,  David Bell ,  Anthony Michael Fadell ,  Matthew Lee Rogers ,  Ian C. Smith ,  Edwin H. Satterthwaite, JR. ,  Grant Michael Erickson ,  Andrea Mucignat ,  Joseph E. Palmer

IPC: G05D23/19

CPC classification number: G05D23/19 ,  F24D19/1015 ,  F24D19/1039 ,  F24D19/1048 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F11/61 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2120/14 ,  G05B2219/2614 ,  G05D23/1902

Abstract: A thermostat includes a plurality of HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) wire connectors for receiving a plurality of HVAC control wires corresponding to an HVAC system. The thermostat also includes a thermostat processing and control circuit operative to at least partially control the operation of the HVAC system and a powering circuit coupled to the HVAC wire connectors and configured to provide an electrical load power to the thermostat processing and control circuit. The thermostat includes circuitry and methods for maximizing efficiency of energy harvested from the HVAC system connected to the thermostat, and depending on which system is connected to the thermostat, different power schemes can be implemented in order to obtain power from the HVAC system.

公开(公告)号：US20150378715A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-31

申请号：US14319308

申请日：2014-06-30

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Jonathan Solnit ,  Kelly Veit ,  Edwin H. Satterthwaite, JR. ,  Jeffrey Lee

IPC: G06F9/445 ,  G06F21/44 ,  G06F9/44

CPC classification number: G06F8/65 ,  G06F8/656 ,  G06F9/4401 ,  G06F9/4406 ,  G06F21/44 ,  G08B17/10 ,  G09C1/00

Abstract: Systems and methods for updating software in a hazard detection system are described herein. Software updates may be received by, stored within, and executed by a hazard detection system, without disturbing the system's ability to monitor for alarm events and sound an alarm in response to a monitored hazard event. The software updates may be received as part of a periodic over-the-air communication with a remote server or as part of a physical connection with a data source such as a computer. The software updates may include several portions of code designed to operate with different processors and/or devices within the hazard detection system. The software updates may also include language specific audio files that can be accessed by the hazard detection system to play back language specific media files via a speaker.

Abstract translation: 本文描述了用于更新危害检测系统中的软件的系统和方法。 软件更新可以由危险检测系统接收，存储并执行，而不会干扰系统监视报警事件的能力，并响应于所监视的危险事件发出警报。 可以作为与远程服务器的周期性无线通信的一部分或作为与数据源（例如计算机）的物理连接的一部分来接收软件更新。 软件更新可以包括旨在与危险检测系统内的不同处理器和/或设备一起操作的代码部分。 软件更新还可以包括可由危害检测系统访问的特定于语言的音频文件，以经由扬声器播放语言特定的媒体文件。

公开(公告)号：US20170075679A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-16

申请号：US15342727

申请日：2016-11-03

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Jonathan Solnit ,  Kelly Veit ,  Edwin H. Satterthwaite, JR. ,  Jeffrey Theodore Lee

IPC: G06F9/445 ,  G06F21/44 ,  G06F9/44

CPC classification number: G06F8/65 ,  G06F8/656 ,  G06F9/4401 ,  G06F9/4406 ,  G06F21/44 ,  G06F21/57 ,  G08B17/10 ,  G09C1/00

Abstract: Systems and methods for updating software in a hazard detection system are described herein. Software updates may be received by, stored within, and executed by a hazard detection system, without disturbing the system's ability to monitor for alarm events and sound an alarm in response to a monitored hazard event. The software updates may be received as part of a periodic over-the-air communication with a remote server or as part of a physical connection with a data source such as a computer. The software updates may include several portions of code designed to operate with different processors and/or devices within the hazard detection system. The software updates may also include language specific audio files that can be accessed by the hazard detection system to play back language specific media files via a speaker.

Abstract translation: 本文描述了用于更新危害检测系统中的软件的系统和方法。 软件更新可以由危险检测系统接收，存储并执行，而不会干扰系统监视报警事件的能力，并响应于所监视的危险事件发出警报。 可以作为与远程服务器的周期性无线通信的一部分或作为与数据源（例如计算机）的物理连接的一部分来接收软件更新。 软件更新可以包括旨在与危险检测系统内的不同处理器和/或设备一起操作的代码部分。 软件更新还可以包括可由危害检测系统访问的特定于语言的音频文件，以经由扬声器播放语言特定的媒体文件。

公开(公告)号：US20160343242A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-24

申请号：US14717569

申请日：2015-05-20

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Daniel Adam Warren ,  Lawrence Frederick Heyl ,  Edwin H. Satterthwaite, JR. ,  Steven Clark ,  Andrew W. Goldenson ,  Dietrich Ho ,  Nicholas Unger Webb ,  Julia DeIuliis ,  Tyler Moore

IPC: G08B29/12

CPC classification number: G08B29/126 ,  G08B5/36 ,  G08B25/009

Abstract: Systems and methods for self-administering a sound test to verify operation of a speaker and/or alarm within a hazard detection system are described herein. The sound test can verify that the audible sources such as the alarm and speaker operate at the requisite loudness and frequencies. In addition, the sound test can be self-administered in that it does not require the presence of a person to initiate or verify that the audible sources are functioning properly.

Abstract translation: 本文描述了用于自我管理声音测试以验证危害检测系统内的扬声器和/或警报器的操作的系统和方法。 声音测试可以验证报警器和扬声器等声源可以在必要的响度和频率下工作。 此外，声音测试可以是自我管理的，因为它不需要有人发起或验证声音来源正常工作。

公开(公告)号：US20160138823A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-19

申请号：US15006969

申请日：2016-01-26

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Daniel Adam Warren ,  Ian C. Smith ,  Edwin H. Satterthwaite, JR. ,  Joseph E. Palmer

IPC: F24F11/00

CPC classification number: F24F11/0012 ,  B01D46/0086 ,  F24D19/10 ,  F24D19/1084 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/32 ,  F24F11/39 ,  F24F11/46 ,  F24F11/47 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F11/61 ,  F24F11/62 ,  F24F11/63 ,  F24F11/64 ,  F24F11/89 ,  F24F2110/00 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2120/10 ,  F24F2120/20 ,  F24F2130/40 ,  F24F2140/60 ,  G05B13/0265 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05D23/19 ,  G05D23/1902 ,  G05D23/1917 ,  H01R9/2416 ,  H04W4/70 ,  Y02B10/20 ,  Y02B10/70 ,  Y02D70/12 ,  Y02D70/122 ,  Y02D70/142 ,  Y02D70/144 ,  Y02D70/162 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: A method of harvesting power from a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system using an HVAC controller may include harvesting power from the HVAC system and measuring an electrical characteristic of the HVAC controller. The electrical characteristic may indicate whether the power harvested from the HVAC system is high enough to risk interfering with a normal operation of the HVAC system. The method may also include increasing the power harvested from the HVAC system until the electrical characteristic indicates that the HVAC controller is at risk of interfering with the normal operation of the HVAC system.

Abstract translation: 使用HVAC控制器从采暖，通风和空调（HVAC）系统收集电力的方法可包括从HVAC系统采集功率并测量HVAC控制器的电气特性。 电气特性可以指示从HVAC系统收集的功率是否高到足以危及HVAC系统的正常操作的风险。 该方法还可以包括增加从HVAC系统收集的功率，直到电气特性指示HVAC控制器处于干扰HVAC系统的正常操作的风险。

公开(公告)号：US20160364977A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-15

申请号：US15244949

申请日：2016-08-23

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Daniel Adam Warren ,  Lawrence Frederick Heyl ,  Edwin H. Satterthwaite, JR. ,  Steven Clark ,  Andrew W. Goldenson ,  Dietrich Ho ,  Nicholas Unger Webb ,  Julia DeIuliis ,  Tyler Moore ,  Ben Manuto

IPC: G08B29/12

CPC classification number: G08B29/126 ,  G08B17/10 ,  G08B29/10 ,  H04R3/00 ,  H04R29/001

Abstract: Systems and methods for self-administering a sound test to verify operation of a speaker and/or alarm within a hazard detection system are described herein. The sound test can verify that the audible sources such as the alarm and speaker operate at the requisite loudness and frequencies. In addition, the sound test can be self-administered in that it does not require the presence of a person to initiate or verify that the audible sources are functioning properly.

Abstract translation: 本文描述了用于自我管理声音测试以验证危害检测系统内的扬声器和/或警报器的操作的系统和方法。 声音测试可以验证报警器和扬声器等声源可以在必要的响度和频率下工作。 此外，声音测试可以是自我管理的，因为它不需要有人发起或验证声音来源正常工作。

公开(公告)号：US20150323212A1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-12

申请号：US14804053

申请日：2015-07-20

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Daniel Adam Warren ,  Edwin H. Satterthwaite, JR. ,  Ian C. Smith

IPC: F24F11/00

CPC classification number: G05D23/19 ,  F24D19/1048 ,  F24D19/1063 ,  F24D19/1081 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F11/61 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2120/14 ,  G05D23/1902 ,  Y10T307/50

Abstract: A thermostat includes a plurality of HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) wire connectors including a connection to at least one call relay wire. The thermostat may also include a powering circuit, including a rechargeable battery, which is configured to provide electrical power to the thermostat by power stealing from a selected call relay wire. The power stealing may comprise an active power stealing mode, in which power is taken from the same selected call relay wire that is used to call for an HVAC function, and an inactive power stealing mode in which, in which no active call is being made. The powering circuit may be configured to substantially suspend (or at least reduce the level of) power stealing for at least a first time period following each transition of the thermostat from between operating states.

Abstract translation: 恒温器包括多个HVAC（加热，通风和空调）线连接器，其包括与至少一个呼叫继电器线的连接。 恒温器还可以包括供电电路，其包括可再充电电池，其被配置为通过从所选择的呼叫继电器电线窃取来向恒温器提供电力。 电力窃取可以包括有功功率窃取模式，其中从用于呼叫HVAC功能的相同的所选择的呼叫中继线获取电力，以及其中不进行主动呼叫的无效电力窃取模式 。 供电电路可以被配置为在恒温器从操作状态开始的每个转换之后至少第一时间段基本上暂停（或至少降低）电力窃取的水平。