公开(公告)号：US10769735B2

公开(公告)日：2020-09-08

申请号：US15260299

申请日：2016-09-08

Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company

Inventor： Jedidiah O. Bentz ,  Brian D. Rigg ,  Theresa N. Gillette ,  Tom R. Tasker ,  Tyler McCune ,  John W. Uerkvitz ,  Shaun B. Atchison ,  Daniel S. Middleton ,  Aneek Muhammad Noor

IPC: G06F3/048 ,  G06Q50/06 ,  F24F11/30 ,  H04W4/80 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G07F17/00 ,  G06Q20/12 ,  G06Q20/14 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B19/042 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  G06F3/16 ,  G06K9/00 ,  F24F1/0003 ,  G06Q20/10 ,  F24F120/10 ,  F24F110/10 ,  F24F11/58 ,  G06Q50/00 ,  H04L12/28 ,  H04L12/58 ,  G10L17/08 ,  H04B5/00

Abstract: A thermostat for a building space includes an electronic display, a frame, a touch sensitive interface, and a processing circuit. The touch-sensitive interface has a first portion that overlays the electronic display and a second portion that overlays the frame. The touch-sensitive interface is configured to receive touch-based input via both the first portion and the second portion. The processing circuit is configured to define one or more locations within the second portion that correspond to touch-sensitive buttons. The locations of the touch-sensitive buttons are customizable and can be changed by a user. The thermostat further including at least one of a sticker and a skin that covers at least part of the second portion and visually marks the locations of the touch-sensitive buttons.

公开(公告)号：US20170074541A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-16

申请号：US15260295

申请日：2016-09-08

Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company

Inventor： Jedidiah O. Bentz ,  Brian D. Rigg ,  Theresa N. Gillette ,  Tom R. Tasker ,  Tyler McCune ,  John W. Uerkvitz ,  Shaun B. Atchison ,  Daniel S. Middleton ,  Aneek Muhammad Noor

IPC: F24F11/00 ,  G05B19/042 ,  H04L29/08

CPC classification number: G06Q50/06 ,  F24F1/0003 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/58 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2120/10 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B19/042 ,  G05B2219/2642 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  G06F3/04817 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  G06F3/04845 ,  G06F3/04847 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  G06F3/167 ,  G06F2203/0383 ,  G06F2203/04803 ,  G06K9/00288 ,  G06K9/00885 ,  G06Q20/102 ,  G06Q20/127 ,  G06Q20/145 ,  G06Q50/01 ,  G07F17/0014 ,  G10L17/08 ,  H04B5/0031 ,  H04L12/2816 ,  H04L51/32 ,  H04W4/80

Abstract: A thermostat for a building space includes a network communication module and a processing circuit. The network communication module is communicatively coupled to at least one of one or more social media servers and one or more calendar servers. The processing circuit is configured to receive at least one of social media activity, social media events, and calendar events associated with a user via the network communication module. The processing circuit is further configured to determine an expected occupancy of the building based on at least one of the social media events and the calendar events. The processing circuit is further configured to adjust a setpoint of the thermostat based on at least one of the expected occupancy and the social media activity.

Abstract translation: 用于建筑空间的恒温器包括网络通信模块和处理电路。 网络通信模块通信地耦合到一个或多个社交媒体服务器和一个或多个日历服务器中的至少一个。 处理电路被配置为经由网络通信模块接收与用户相关联的社交媒体活动，社交媒体事件和日历事件中的至少一个。 处理电路还被配置为基于社交媒体事件和日历事件中的至少一个来确定建筑物的预期占用。 处理电路还被配置为基于预期占用和社交媒体活动中的至少一个来调节恒温器的设定点。

公开(公告)号：US10941951B2

公开(公告)日：2021-03-09

申请号：US15417185

申请日：2017-01-26

Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company

Inventor： Shawn A. Hern ,  Brian D. Rigg ,  Tom R. Tasker ,  Jedidiah O. Bentz ,  Theresa N. Gillette ,  Shaun B. Atchison ,  Tyler McCune ,  Aneek M. Noor ,  Cody J. Kaiser ,  Daniel S. Middleton

IPC: F24F11/30 ,  F24F1/08 ,  F24F11/77 ,  F24F110/12 ,  F24F110/10 ,  F24F11/85 ,  F24F11/62 ,  F24F11/83 ,  F24F1/0003

Abstract: A residential HVAC system includes, a compressor, and an outdoor unit controller in communication with the compressor. The outdoor unit controller is configured to receive an indoor ambient temperature and a temperature set point. The outdoor unit controller is further configured to determine an outdoor ambient temperature, and to determine an operating value for the compressor based on a percentage of a delta between a minimum operating value of the compressor and a maximum operating value of the compressor, plus the minimum operating value. The minimum operating value and the maximum operating value are based on the determined outdoor ambient temperature. The percentage of the delta is based on a predefined temperature differential multiplier and one or more time dependent multipliers. The outdoor unit controller is further configured to modify the current operating value of the compressor with the determined operating value.

公开(公告)号：US10510127B2

公开(公告)日：2019-12-17

申请号：US15260301

申请日：2016-09-08

Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company

Inventor： Jedidiah O. Bentz ,  Brian D. Rigg ,  Theresa N. Gillette ,  Tom R. Tasker ,  Tyler McCune ,  John W. Uerkvitz ,  Shaun B. Atchison ,  Daniel S. Middleton ,  Aneek Muhammad Noor ,  William P. Alberth, Jr. ,  Joseph R. Ribbich

IPC: G06Q50/06 ,  G06Q20/12 ,  G06Q20/14 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B19/042 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  G06F3/16 ,  G06K9/00 ,  F24F1/0003 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06Q20/10 ,  F24F11/30 ,  H04W4/80 ,  G07F17/00 ,  G10L17/08 ,  H04B5/00 ,  G06Q50/00 ,  H04L12/28 ,  F24F110/10 ,  F24F120/10 ,  F24F11/58 ,  H04L12/58

Abstract: A thermostat for a building space includes a communications interface, an electronic display, and a processing circuit. The communications interface is configured to receive service provider information via a network connection. The electronic display includes a user interface configured to display the service provider information. The processing circuit is configured to determine when to display the service provider information on the electronic display by monitoring thermostat events.

公开(公告)号：US20170074536A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-16

申请号：US15260297

申请日：2016-09-08

Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company

Inventor： Jedidiah O. Bentz ,  Brian D. Rigg ,  Theresa N. Gillette ,  Tom R. Tasker ,  Tyler McCune ,  John W. Uerkvitz ,  Shaun B. Atchison ,  Daniel S. Middleton ,  Aneek Muhammad Noor

IPC: F24F11/00 ,  H04W4/00 ,  G05B15/02

CPC classification number: G06Q50/06 ,  F24F1/0003 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/58 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2120/10 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B19/042 ,  G05B2219/2642 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  G06F3/04817 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  G06F3/04845 ,  G06F3/04847 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  G06F3/167 ,  G06F2203/0383 ,  G06F2203/04803 ,  G06K9/00288 ,  G06K9/00885 ,  G06Q20/102 ,  G06Q20/127 ,  G06Q20/145 ,  G06Q50/01 ,  G07F17/0014 ,  G10L17/08 ,  H04B5/0031 ,  H04L12/2816 ,  H04L51/32 ,  H04W4/80

Abstract: A thermostat for a building space. The thermostat includes a near field communications module and a processing circuit. The near field communications module is configured to communicate with a user device via near field communication. The processing circuit is configured to send data to the user device via the near field communications module. The processing circuit is further configured to receive data from the user device via the near field communication module and process the received data to identify the user or a user type.

Abstract translation: 建筑空间恒温器。 恒温器包括近场通信模块和处理电路。 近场通信模块被配置为经由近场通信与用户设备进行通信。 处理电路被配置为经由近场通信模块向用户设备发送数据。 处理电路还被配置为经由近场通信模块从用户设备接收数据，并处理接收到的数据以识别用户或用户类型。

公开(公告)号：US10410300B2

公开(公告)日：2019-09-10

申请号：US15260295

申请日：2016-09-08

Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company

Inventor： Jedidiah O. Bentz ,  Brian D. Rigg ,  Theresa N. Gillette ,  Tom R. Tasker ,  Tyler McCune ,  John W. Uerkvitz ,  Shaun B. Atchison ,  Daniel S. Middleton ,  Aneek Muhammad Noor

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  G06Q50/06 ,  G05B15/02 ,  F24F11/30 ,  H04W4/80 ,  G06Q20/12 ,  G06Q20/14 ,  G05B19/042 ,  G06F3/16 ,  G06K9/00 ,  F24F1/0003 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06Q20/10 ,  G07F17/00 ,  G10L17/08 ,  H04B5/00 ,  G06Q50/00 ,  H04L12/28 ,  F24F110/10 ,  F24F120/10 ,  F24F11/58 ,  H04L12/58

Abstract: A thermostat for a building space includes a network communication module and a processing circuit. The network communication module is communicatively coupled to at least one of one or more social media servers and one or more calendar servers. The processing circuit is configured to receive at least one of social media activity, social media events, and calendar events associated with a user via the network communication module. The processing circuit is further configured to determine an expected occupancy of the building based on at least one of the social media events and the calendar events. The processing circuit is further configured to adjust a setpoint of the thermostat based on at least one of the expected occupancy and the social media activity.

公开(公告)号：US20170089603A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-30

申请号：US14996222

申请日：2016-01-14

Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company

Inventor： Jedidiah O. Bentz ,  Brian D. Rigg ,  Theresa N. Gillette ,  Tyler McCune ,  Shaun B. Atchison

IPC: F24F11/00 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B11/01 ,  G05B19/042

CPC classification number: F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/46 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F11/61 ,  F24F11/62 ,  F24F11/64 ,  F24F11/66 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2110/12 ,  F24F2140/50 ,  F24F2140/60 ,  G05B11/01 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B19/0428 ,  G05B2219/37375 ,  G05D23/1919 ,  G05D23/1931

Abstract: A thermostat includes a memory configured to store operating conditions for previously run conditioning events. The thermostat further includes a controller configured to receive first temperature data from a first temperature sensor indicative of a current indoor ambient temperature inside; receive second temperature data from a second temperature sensor indicative of a current outdoor ambient temperature outside; receive a temperature setpoint for a desired indoor ambient temperature of the building; determine a severity of a call for conditioning based on at least one of the current indoor ambient temperature, the current outdoor ambient temperature, and the temperature setpoint; and operate the multi-stage HVAC system in one of the plurality of stages for a current conditioning event based on the severity of the call for conditioning and the operating conditions for a similar previously run conditioning event to drive the current indoor ambient temperature towards the temperature setpoint.

公开(公告)号：US20170076263A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-16

申请号：US15260298

申请日：2016-09-08

Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company

Inventor： Jedidiah O. Bentz ,  Brian D. Rigg ,  Theresa N. Gillette ,  Tom R. Tasker ,  Tyler McCune ,  John W. Uerkvitz ,  Shaun B. Atchison ,  Daniel S. Middleton ,  Aneek Muhammad Noor

IPC: G06Q20/14 ,  G06Q20/10 ,  G06Q50/06 ,  F24F11/00 ,  G05B19/042

CPC classification number: G06Q50/06 ,  F24F1/0003 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/58 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2120/10 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B19/042 ,  G05B2219/2642 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  G06F3/04817 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  G06F3/04845 ,  G06F3/04847 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  G06F3/167 ,  G06F2203/0383 ,  G06F2203/04803 ,  G06K9/00288 ,  G06K9/00885 ,  G06Q20/102 ,  G06Q20/127 ,  G06Q20/145 ,  G06Q50/01 ,  G07F17/0014 ,  G10L17/08 ,  H04B5/0031 ,  H04L12/2816 ,  H04L51/32 ,  H04W4/80

Abstract: A thermostat for a building space. The thermostat includes a user interface and a processing circuit. The user interface is configured to serve notifications to a user and receive input from the user. The communications interface is configured to perform bidirectional data communications with HVAC equipment controlled by the thermostat. The communications interface is configured to receive performance information for the HVAC equipment. The processing circuit is configured to provide control signals to the HVAC equipment to achieve a setpoint for the building space. The processing circuit is further configured to evaluate the performance information for the HVAC equipment to determine a recommendation for improving HVAC equipment performance. The processing circuit is further configured to automatically adjust at least one of the setpoint and the control signals provided to the HVAC equipment based on the recommendation for improving HVAC equipment performance.

Abstract translation: 建筑空间恒温器。 恒温器包括用户界面和处理电路。 用户界面被配置为向用户提供通知并从用户接收输入。 通信接口被配置为与由恒温器控制的HVAC设备执行双向数据通信。 通信接口被配置为接收HVAC设备的性能信息。 处理电路被配置为向HVAC设备提供控制信号以实现建筑空间的设定点。 处理电路还被配置为评估HVAC设备的性能信息，以确定用于改善HVAC设备性能的建议。 处理电路还被配置为基于提高HVAC设备性能的建议来自动调节提供给HVAC设备的设定点和控制信号中的至少一个。

公开(公告)号：US20170075568A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-16

申请号：US15260299

申请日：2016-09-08

Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company

Inventor： Jedidiah O. Bentz ,  Brian D. Rigg ,  Theresa N. Gillette ,  Tom R. Tasker ,  Tyler McCune ,  John W. Uerkvitz ,  Shaun B. Atchison ,  Daniel S. Middleton ,  Aneek Muhammad Noor

IPC: G06F3/0488 ,  F24F11/02 ,  F24F11/00 ,  F24F1/00 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  G05B15/02

Abstract: A thermostat for a building space includes an electronic display, a frame, a touch sensitive interface, and a processing circuit. The touch-sensitive interface has a first portion that overlays the electronic display and a second portion that overlays the frame. The touch-sensitive interface is configured to receive touch-based input via both the first portion and the second portion. The processing circuit is configured to define one or more locations within the second portion that correspond to touch-sensitive buttons. The locations of the touch-sensitive buttons are customizable and can be changed by a user. The thermostat further including at least one of a sticker and a skin that covers at least part of the second portion and visually marks the locations of the touch-sensitive buttons.

Abstract translation: 用于建筑空间的恒温器包括电子显示器，框架，触敏界面和处理电路。 所述触敏界面具有覆盖所述电子显示器的第一部分和覆盖所述框架的第二部分。 触敏界面被配置为经由第一部分和第二部分接收基于触摸的输入。 处理电路被配置为定义第二部分内对应于触敏按钮的一个或多个位置。 触摸按钮的位置是可定制的，可由用户更改。 所述恒温器还包括至少覆盖所述第二部分的至少一部分的贴纸和皮肤，并且可视地标记所述触敏按钮的位置。

公开(公告)号：US11087417B2

公开(公告)日：2021-08-10

申请号：US15260298

申请日：2016-09-08

Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company

Inventor： Jedidiah O. Bentz ,  Brian D. Rigg ,  Theresa N. Gillette ,  Tom R. Tasker ,  Tyler McCune ,  John W. Uerkvitz ,  Shaun B. Atchison ,  Daniel S. Middleton ,  Aneek Muhammad Noor

IPC: G06F3/0484 ,  G06Q20/14 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  G06Q50/00 ,  G06Q50/06 ,  F24F11/30 ,  H04W4/80 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G07F17/00 ,  G06Q20/12 ,  G05B19/042 ,  G06F3/16 ,  G06K9/00 ,  F24F1/0003 ,  G06Q20/10 ,  H04L12/28 ,  H04L12/58 ,  G10L17/08 ,  H04B5/00 ,  F24F120/10 ,  F24F110/10 ,  F24F11/58

Abstract: A thermostat for a building space. The thermostat includes a user interface and a processing circuit. The user interface is configured to serve notifications to a user and receive input from the user. The communications interface is configured to perform bidirectional data communications with HVAC equipment controlled by the thermostat. The communications interface is configured to receive performance information for the HVAC equipment. The processing circuit is configured to provide control signals to the HVAC equipment to achieve a setpoint for the building space. The processing circuit is further configured to evaluate the performance information for the HVAC equipment to determine a recommendation for improving HVAC equipment performance. The processing circuit is further configured to automatically adjust at least one of the setpoint and the control signals provided to the HVAC equipment based on the recommendation for improving HVAC equipment performance.