公开(公告)号：US09595070B2

公开(公告)日：2017-03-14

申请号：US13842213

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Yoky Matsuoka ,  Anthony Michael Fadell ,  Matthew Lee Roger ,  David Sloo ,  Scott A. McGaraghan ,  Sam Kortz

IPC: G05D23/00 ,  G05B15/00 ,  G05D9/00 ,  G06Q50/06 ,  F24F11/00 ,  G05D23/19 ,  H04L12/28

CPC classification number: G06Q50/06 ,  F24F11/00 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/47 ,  F24F11/58 ,  F24F11/62 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2120/10 ,  F24F2120/14 ,  F24F2130/00 ,  F24F2130/10 ,  F24F2140/50 ,  F24F2140/60 ,  G05B13/0265 ,  G05D23/1904 ,  G05D23/1905 ,  H04L12/2818 ,  H04L12/2827 ,  H04L2012/2841

Abstract: Apparatus, systems, methods, and related computer program products for managing demand-response programs and events. The systems disclosed include an energy management system in operation with an intelligent, network-connected thermostat located at a structure. The thermostat acquires various information about the residence, such as a thermal retention characteristic of the residence, a capacity of an HVAC associated with the residence to cool or heat the residence, a likelihood of the residence being occupied, a forecasted weather, a real-time weather, and a real-time occupancy. Such information is used to manage the energy consumption of the structure during a demand-response event.

Abstract translation: 用于管理需求响应程序和事件的装置，系统，方法和相关的计算机程序产品。 所公开的系统包括在位于结构处的智能的网络连接的恒温器运行的能量管理系统。 恒温器获取有关住宅的各种信息，例如住宅的热保持特性，与住宅相关联的HVAC冷却或加热住宅的容量，住宅被占用的可能性，预测的天气， 时间天气和实时占用。 这种信息用于在需求响应事件期间管理结构的能量消耗。

公开(公告)号：US09520054B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-13

申请号：US14508430

申请日：2014-10-07

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Shiney Rossi ,  Timo A. Bruck ,  David Sloo ,  Jesse W. Boettcher ,  Jeffrey A. Boyd ,  James B. Simister

IPC: G08B29/26 ,  G08B21/18 ,  G08B17/10 ,  G01N27/02 ,  G01N27/12 ,  G01N33/00 ,  G08B17/117 ,  G08B25/00 ,  G08B29/18 ,  G08B5/36 ,  G08B3/10 ,  G08B21/14 ,  H04L12/28 ,  G08B5/22 ,  G08B21/12 ,  F24F11/00 ,  G08B25/01 ,  G08B29/02 ,  G08B29/04 ,  G08B25/08

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: System for displaying hazard events and adjusting hazard detector settings on a mobile device includes a user interface executed on the mobile device, a hazard detector, and a computer server system communicatively coupled to the mobile device and hazard detector. The hazard detector generates hazard events indicating detection of smoke or carbon monoxide. The hazard events are transmitted to the computer server system and then to the mobile device. User interface displays the hazard events in an event group. User interface receives an adjusted value for a setting of the hazard detector and transmits the adjusted value to the computer server system. The computer server system determines that the adjusted value corresponds to the hazard detector, receives a check-in event from the hazard detector, and transmits the adjusted value to the hazard detector in response to receiving the check-in event. The hazard detector applies the adjusted value to the setting.

Abstract translation: 用于在移动设备上显示危险事件和调整危险检测器设置的系统包括在移动设备上执行的用户界面，危害检测器和通信地耦合到移动设备和危险检测器的计算机服务器系统。 危害检测器产生危险事件，指示检测烟雾或一氧化碳。 危险事件被传送到计算机服务器系统，然后传送到移动设备。 用户界面显示事件组中的危险事件。 用户界面接收危害检测器设置的调整值，并将调整后的值发送到计算机服务器系统。 计算机服务器系统确定调整值对应于危险检测器，接收来自危险检测器的检入事件，并响应于接收到登记事件将调整后的值发送给危险检测器。 危险检测器将调整后的值应用到设定值。

公开(公告)号：US20160261932A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-08

申请号：US14639677

申请日：2015-03-05

Applicant: GOOGLE INC.

Inventor： Anthony M. Fadell ,  Yoky Matsuoka ,  David Sloo ,  Maxime Veron

IPC: H04Q9/00

CPC classification number: H04Q9/00 ,  H04Q2209/10 ,  H04Q2209/60

Abstract: Embodiments provided herein relate to monitoring and reporting household activities. In one embodiment, a method includes: monitoring, via a smart device, one or more activities associated with: a household; analyzing, via the smart device, a processor, or both, at least one characteristic of the one or more activities to discern information about the household; and reporting, via the device, the discerned information.

Abstract translation: 本文提供的实施例涉及家庭活动的监测和报告。 在一个实施例中，一种方法包括：通过智能设备监视与以下相关联的一个或多个活动：家庭; 通过所述智能设备分析处理器或两者，所述一个或多个活动的至少一个特征来分辨关于所述家庭的信息; 并通过设备报告识别的信息。

公开(公告)号：US20160260320A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-08

申请号：US14639628

申请日：2015-03-05

Applicant: GOOGLE INC.

Inventor： Anthony M. Fadell ,  Yoky Matsuoka ,  David Sloo ,  Maxime Veron

IPC: G08C17/02

CPC classification number: G08C17/02 ,  G08C2201/51 ,  G08C2201/92

Abstract: Embodiments provided herein relate to controlling a household via one or more household policies. In one embodiment, a method includes: receiving, at a processor, a household policy for a household, the household policy related to attaining an end goal; determining, via interpretation of the household policy by the processor, an end goal state of the household policy; incrementally modifying a control trigger threshold of a conditionally controlled smart device over time until the end goal state is reached; wherein the control trigger threshold indicates when the conditionally controlled smart device should be controlled to implement a particular function.

Abstract translation: 本文提供的实施例涉及通过一个或多个家庭策略来控制家庭。 在一个实施例中，一种方法包括：在处理器处接收家庭的家庭政策，与实现最终目标相关的家庭政策; 通过处理者对家庭政策的解释来确定家庭政策的最终目标状态; 随着时间逐渐地修改有条件控制的智能设备的控制触发阈值，直到达到最终目标状态; 其中所述控制触发阈值指示何时应该控制所述有条件控制的智能设备以实现特定功能。

公开(公告)号：US20160182294A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-23

申请号：US14579929

申请日：2014-12-22

Applicant: GOOGLE INC.

Inventor： Grant Michael Erickson ,  Hirofumi Honjo ,  David Sloo

IPC: H04L12/24

CPC classification number: H04W4/02 ,  H04W4/70

Abstract: This disclosure relates to systems and methods for verifying that a device is using its Wi-Fi circuitry in compliance with the regulations governing the location in which the device is located. Embodiments discussed herein can verify the location using location verification tools that evaluate locally ascertainable factors that contribute to a probability determination of the device's location. Locally ascertainable factors include information that be gleaned from the surroundings of the device. The surroundings or environment in which the device resides may provide clues as to whether the device is located in a particular regulatory domain.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及用于验证设备正在使用其Wi-Fi电路的系统和方法，其符合关于设备所在位置的规定。 本文讨论的实施例可以使用位置验证工具来验证位置，所述位置验证工具评估有助于设备位置的概率确定的本地可确定因素。 本地确定的因素包括从设备周围收集的信息。 设备驻留的环境或环境可以提供关于设备是否位于特定调节域中的线索。

公开(公告)号：US20160104366A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-14

申请号：US14875503

申请日：2015-10-05

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： David Sloo ,  Nicholas Unger Webb ,  Matthew Lee Rogers ,  Anthony Michael Fadell ,  Jeffery Theodore Lee ,  Sophie Le Guen ,  Andrew W. Goldenson

IPC: G08B25/00 ,  G08B17/10 ,  G08B21/14 ,  G08B21/18

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: Ambient amount of a hazardous condition may be monitored. A mode may be set to a state indicative of the hazardous condition being present in the ambient environment. It may then be determined that the amount of the hazard in the ambient environment has dropped below an alarm criterion. A time period may then be tracked during which the amount of the hazardous condition present in the ambient environment of the hazard detector has remained below the alarm criterion. It may be determined that the time period has reached at least a threshold duration, during such time period the amount of the hazardous condition present in the ambient environment of the hazard detector having remained below the alarm criterion. An indication of the hazardous condition easing may be output in response to the time period being at least the threshold duration.

公开(公告)号：US20160007314A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-07

申请号：US14856848

申请日：2015-09-17

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Babak Rezvani ,  Edward B. Kalin ,  Jack L. Chen ,  David Sloo

IPC: H04W60/04 ,  H04W8/18 ,  G08C17/02 ,  H04W4/00

CPC classification number: H04L67/025 ,  G06F3/04817 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/04842 ,  G06F3/04847 ,  G06F21/31 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q20/3672 ,  G06Q50/188 ,  G08B17/02 ,  G08B21/02 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C2201/20 ,  G08C2201/93 ,  H04L12/2801 ,  H04L12/2803 ,  H04L12/2807 ,  H04L12/2809 ,  H04L12/2818 ,  H04L12/2836 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L29/12113 ,  H04L41/00 ,  H04L41/0806 ,  H04L41/0813 ,  H04L41/22 ,  H04L43/0817 ,  H04L43/10 ,  H04L43/50 ,  H04L51/24 ,  H04L61/1541 ,  H04L63/0876 ,  H04L63/102 ,  H04L65/1073 ,  H04L67/02 ,  H04L67/1095 ,  H04L67/16 ,  H04L67/2823 ,  H04L67/42 ,  H04L69/329 ,  H04L2012/2841 ,  H04L2012/2845 ,  H04L2012/2849 ,  H04L2012/285 ,  H04M1/725 ,  H04M1/72533 ,  H04N5/23206 ,  H04N5/23216 ,  H04W4/60 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W8/18 ,  H04W24/00 ,  H04W28/04 ,  H04W60/00 ,  H04W60/04 ,  H04W88/02

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing registration at a remote site that may include, for example, a monitoring module that may communicate with a remote site. A registration protocol may be used by the monitoring module and the remote site in generating the messages communicated during the registration process. The monitoring module may gather and generate various identification information to be included in the registration protocol messages. The registration information provided by the monitoring module may be stored at the remote site in a database server having a database. A confirmation message may be communicated from the remote site to the monitoring module that may either acknowledge successful registration or report that an error occurred during the registration process.

Abstract translation: 用于在远程站点提供注册的系统和方法，其可以包括例如可以与远程站点通信的监视模块。 监控模块和远程站点可以使用注册协议来生成在注册过程中传递的消息。 监控模块可以收集并生成要包括在注册协议消息中的各种识别信息。 由监视模块提供的注册信息可以存储在具有数据库的数据库服务器中的远程站点处。 可以从远程站点向监控模块传送确认消息，监控模块可以确认成功注册或报告在注册过程期间发生错误。

公开(公告)号：US09194598B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-24

申请号：US14457797

申请日：2014-08-12

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Anthony M. Fadell ,  Matthew L. Rogers ,  David Sloo ,  Michael Plitkins ,  Shigefumi Honjo ,  John B. Filson ,  Michael J. Matas ,  Fred Bould ,  Brian Huppi

IPC: F24F11/00 ,  G05D23/19 ,  G05D23/27 ,  G06F3/0487 ,  G05D23/24 ,  G01J5/00 ,  G01J5/04 ,  G06N99/00 ,  H04L29/08 ,  G01K1/02 ,  G05B15/02

CPC classification number: G06F3/04847 ,  F24F11/00 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/46 ,  F24F11/47 ,  F24F11/50 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F11/58 ,  F24F11/62 ,  F24F11/63 ,  F24F11/70 ,  F24F11/89 ,  F24F2110/00 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2120/10 ,  F24F2120/12 ,  F24F2120/14 ,  F24F2140/60 ,  G01J5/0025 ,  G01J5/041 ,  G01K1/02 ,  G01R31/26 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05D23/19 ,  G05D23/1902 ,  G05D23/1919 ,  G05D23/1932 ,  G05D23/24 ,  G05D23/2454 ,  G05D23/27 ,  G05D23/275 ,  G06F1/3231 ,  G06F1/3265 ,  G06F3/011 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/0304 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  G06F3/042 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/04842 ,  G06F3/0487 ,  G06F3/167 ,  G06N99/005 ,  H01H25/06 ,  H04L67/10 ,  Y02D70/00 ,  Y02T10/88

Abstract: An occupancy sensing electronic thermostat is described that includes a thermostat body, an electronic display that is viewable by a user in front of the thermostat, a passive infrared sensor for measuring infrared energy and an infrared energy directing element formed integrally with a front surface of the thermostat body. The passive infrared sensor may be positioned behind the infrared energy directing element such that infrared energy is directed thereonto by the infrared energy directing element. The thermostat may also include a temperature sensor and a microprocessor programmed to detect occupancy based on measurements from the passive infrared sensor.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种占用感测电子恒温器，其包括恒温器主体，由恒温器前面的用户可见的电子显示器，用于测量红外能量的被动红外传感器和与该恒温器的前表面一体形成的红外能量引导元件 恒温器体。 被动红外传感器可以定位在红外能量引导元件的后面，使得红外能量被红外能量引导元件引导到其上。 恒温器还可以包括温度传感器和被编程为基于来自被动红外传感器的测量来检测占用的微处理器。

公开(公告)号：US09175871B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-03

申请号：US14464647

申请日：2014-08-20

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Alastair R. Gourlay ,  Timo Bruck ,  Anthony M. Fadell ,  Matthew L. Rogers ,  David Sloo ,  Michael Plitkins ,  Shigefumi Honjo ,  John B. Filson ,  Michael J. Matas ,  Fred Bould ,  Brian Huppi

IPC: F24F11/00 ,  G05D23/19

CPC classification number: F24F11/62 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F11/54 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F11/58 ,  F24F11/64 ,  F25B2600/07 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05D23/1905 ,  G06F3/04845 ,  G06F3/04847 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G06F3/04886

Abstract: A system including a thermostat user interface for a network-connected thermostat is described. The system includes a thermostat including a frustum-shaped shell body having a circular cross-section and a circular rotatable ring, which is user rotatable for adjusting a setting of the thermostat. The system further includes a client application that is operable on a touch-screen device separate from the thermostat, that displays a graphical representation of a circular dial, that detects a user-input motion proximate the graphical representation, that determines a user-selected setpoint temperature value based on the user-input motion, that displays a numerical representation of the user-selected setpoint temperature value, and that wirelessly transmits to the thermostat data representative of the user-selected setpoint temperature.

Abstract translation: 描述了包括用于网络连接的恒温器的恒温器用户界面的系统。 该系统包括恒温器，其包括具有圆形横截面的截头锥形壳体和圆形可旋转环，其可旋转用于调节恒温器的设置。 该系统还包括可在与恒温器分开的触摸屏设备上操作的客户端应用程序，其显示圆形拨盘的图形表示，该图形表示检测靠近图形表示的用户输入运动，其确定用户选择的设定点 基于用户输入运动的温度值，其显示用户选择的设定点温度值的数字表示，以及无线地传送到代表用户选择的设定点温度的恒温器数据。

公开(公告)号：US20150308705A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-29

申请号：US14792122

申请日：2015-07-06

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： David Sloo ,  Anthony Michael Fadell ,  Matthew Lee Rogers ,  Michael Plitkins ,  Michael James Matas ,  Steven A. Hales, IV

IPC: F24F11/00 ,  G05B15/02

CPC classification number: G05B15/02 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F2221/32 ,  G05D23/19 ,  G05D23/1904 ,  H04L12/00 ,  H04L12/6418

Abstract: Devices and methods are provided for generating and/or displaying a graphical user interface used to control an energy-consuming system, such as a heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) system. Such an electronic device may include, for example, a processor that generates the graphical user interface and an electronic display that displays the graphical user interface. The graphical user interface may include a menu formed from discrete display elements that, owing to the way in which the discrete display elements are shifted into and out of view on the screen, appear to be spatially related to one another.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于生成和/或显示用于控制诸如加热，通风或空调（HVAC）系统的能耗系统的图形用户界面的设备和方法。 这样的电子设备可以包括例如生成图形用户界面的处理器和显示图形用户界面的电子显示器。 图形用户界面可以包括由离散显示元件形成的菜单，由于离散显示元件在屏幕上移入和离开视图的方式，其显示为在空间上彼此相关。