公开(公告)号：US09626841B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-18

申请号：US14587876

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: H04M1/725 ,  G06K9/00 ,  G08B25/00 ,  G08B3/10 ,  G08B27/00 ,  G08B19/00

CPC classification number: G08B3/10 ,  G08B19/005 ,  G08B25/002 ,  G08B25/008 ,  G08B27/003 ,  G08B27/005

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：US09601001B2

公开(公告)日：2017-03-21

申请号：US14334090

申请日：2014-07-17

Applicant: Google Inc.

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

IPC: G08B29/00 ,  G08B25/00 ,  G08B19/00 ,  G08B29/14 ,  G08B3/10 ,  G08B17/10 ,  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：US20160377307A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-29

申请号：US15258422

申请日：2016-09-07

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 ,  G05B19/409 ,  G09G5/37 ,  F24F11/02 ,  G05D23/19

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：US09460600B2

公开(公告)日：2016-10-04

申请号：US14632020

申请日：2015-02-26

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Adam Mittleman ,  Andrew Goldenson ,  William Dong ,  John Benjamin Filson ,  Anthony Michael Fadell ,  Matthew Lee Rogers ,  Yoky Matsuoka ,  Samuel W. Kortz

IPC: G08B17/10 ,  G08B17/11 ,  G01J5/02 ,  G01J5/04 ,  G01J5/08 ,  G08B17/00 ,  H04L12/64 ,  H04L12/28 ,  H05K3/32 ,  G08B13/193

CPC classification number: G08B17/113 ,  G01J5/025 ,  G01J5/041 ,  G01J5/0806 ,  G01N21/84 ,  G08B13/193 ,  G08B17/00 ,  G08B17/10 ,  G08B17/11 ,  G08B21/14 ,  H04L12/282 ,  H04L12/6418 ,  H05K1/0274 ,  H05K1/181 ,  H05K3/32 ,  H05K5/0026 ,  H05K2201/10121 ,  H05K2201/10151 ,  Y10T29/4913

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a hazard detector may include a back plate and a front casing coupled to the back plate to define a housing having an interior region and an opening through which air flows into the interior region. A circuit board may be coupled to the back plate and have a plurality of components mounted thereon. A smoke chamber may be mid-mounted on the circuit board, mid-mounting being characterized in the smoke chamber extending through a hole formed in the circuit board such that a top surface of the smoke chamber is positioned above a top surface of the circuit board and a bottom surface of the smoke chamber is positioned below a bottom surface of the circuit board, whereby an interior region of the smoke chamber is accessible to smoke from both the top and bottom surfaces of the circuit board.

公开(公告)号：US09412258B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-09

申请号：US14334003

申请日：2014-07-17

Applicant: Google Inc.

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

IPC: G08B19/00 ,  G08B25/00 ,  G08B29/14 ,  G08B3/10 ,  G08B17/10 ,  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.

Abstract translation: 这里描述了使用多标准状态机来管理危险检测系统的报警状态和预警状态的系统和方法。 多标准状态机可以包括一个或多个可以控制报警状态的传感器状态机以及可以控制预报警状态的一个或多个系统状态机。 每个状态机可以基于传感器数据值，休眠事件和转换条件在其状态的任一状态下转换。 转换条件可以定义状态机如何从一个状态转换到另一个状态。 危害检测系统可以使用双处理器布置来根据各种实施例执行多标准状态机。 双处理器布置可以使危险检测系统能够以促进最小功率使用的方式来管理报警和预报警状态，同时提高危害检测和报警功能中的可靠性。

公开(公告)号：US20160161138A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-09

申请号：US15044683

申请日：2016-02-16

Applicant: Google Inc.

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

IPC: F24F11/00 ,  G05B15/02

CPC classification number: G05B15/02 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/58 ,  F24F11/62 ,  G05D23/1902 ,  G05D23/1917 ,  G06Q10/20 ,  G06Q20/085 ,  G06Q20/18 ,  G06Q30/0207 ,  G06Q30/0283 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  G06Q50/06 ,  G06Q50/16 ,  G07F9/105 ,  G07F17/0014

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a temperature control system having programmable, interchangeable docking thermostats that work cooperatively to achieve desired temperature control in an enclosure. Various embodiments provide first and second thermostats each having one or more temperature sensors. Also provided may be a first HVAC docking device directly wired to the HVAC wire system and a second docking device that may connect to a power source other than the HVAC wire system, where each of the docking devices have an electrical connector mateable to the electrical connector of the docking thermostats. The first and second docking thermostats may interchangeably mate to the docking devices, and either may control the HVAC system to achieve a desired comfort level.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例提供一种温度控制系统，其具有可编程的可互换对接恒温器，其协同工作以在外壳中实现期望的温度控制。 各种实施例提供了每个具有一个或多个温度传感器的第一和第二恒温器。 还提供了可以是直接连接到HVAC线系统的第一HVAC对接装置和可连接到HVAC线系统之外的电源的第二对接装置，其中每个对接装置具有可与电连接器配合的电连接器 的对接恒温器。 第一和第二对接恒温器可以互换地配合到对接装置，并且可以控制HVAC系统以实现期望的舒适度。

公开(公告)号：US09235976B2

公开(公告)日：2016-01-12

申请号：US14508502

申请日：2014-10-07

Applicant: Google Inc.

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

IPC: G08B21/14 ,  G08B17/117 ,  G08B21/18 ,  G08B17/10 ,  G01N27/02 ,  G01N27/12 ,  G01N33/00 ,  G08B25/00 ,  G08B29/18 ,  G08B5/36 ,  G08B3/10 ,  H04L12/28 ,  G08B5/22 ,  G08B21/12 ,  F24F11/00 ,  G08B25/01 ,  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: A particular smart hazard detector may itself function as a guide during a process of installation of the same at an installation location. Additionally, the installation location of the particular smart hazard detector may play a central role in how various settings of the smart hazard detector are defined and adjusted over time.

Abstract translation: 在安装位置的过程中，特定的智能危险检测器本身可以用作引导件。 此外，特定的智能危险检测器的安装位置可以在智能危害检测器的各种设置如何随时间被定义和调整的情况下发挥中心作用。

公开(公告)号：US20150260424A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-17

申请号：US14724616

申请日：2015-05-28

Applicant: Google Inc.

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

IPC: F24F11/00 ,  B01D46/00

CPC classification number: F24F11/30 ,  B01D46/0086 ,  F24D19/10 ,  F24D19/1084 ,  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 is described for identifying faults relating to an HVAC system, such a clogged filter. Sensor data is used to estimate HVAC system efficiency. Trends in system efficiency are then used to identify faults such as clogged filters. The sensor(s) can include one or more of the following types: optical sensor, temperature sensor, pressure sensor, acoustic transducer, humidity sensor, resistive sensor, capacitive sensor, and infrared sensor. The efficiency estimation can also be based on conditions external to the building, such as data from exterior sensors and/or data gathered from third parties such as government or private weather stations. The efficiency estimation can also be based on performance metrics such as the time used to reach a set point temperature. The fault identification includes filtering out non-fault related events.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于识别与HVAC系统相关的故障的方法，这种堵塞的过滤器。 传感器数据用于估算HVAC系统的效率。 然后系统效率的趋势用于识别过滤器堵塞等故障。 传感器可以包括以下类型中的一种或多种：光学传感器，温度传感器，压力传感器，声学传感器，湿度传感器，电阻传感器，电容传感器和红外传感器。 效率估计还可以基于建筑外部的条件，例如来自外部传感器的数据和/或从第三方（例如政府或私人气象站）收集的数据。 效率估计也可以基于诸如达到设定点温度的时间等性能指标。 故障识别包括过滤非故障相关事件。

公开(公告)号：US20150154848A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-04

申请号：US14617619

申请日：2015-02-09

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: G08B21/18 ,  G08B21/14 ,  G08B17/10

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.

Abstract translation: 可能会监测危险状况的环境数量。 可以将模式设置为指示在周围环境中存在的危险状况的状态。 然后可以确定周围环境中的危险量已经降到低于报警标准。 然后可以跟踪在危险检测器的周围环境中存在的危险状况的量已经低于报警标准的时间段。 可以确定时间段已经达到至少阈值持续时间，在该时间段期间，危险检测器的周围环境中存在的危险状况的量已经低于报警标准。 可以响应于该时间段至少为阈值持续时间来输出危险状况宽松的指示。

公开(公告)号：US20150145643A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-28

申请号：US14587406

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: G07C9/00

CPC classification number: G07C9/00103 ,  A47G29/14 ,  A47G29/141 ,  G01C21/206 ,  G06Q10/063 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q50/28 ,  G07C9/00111 ,  G08B19/005 ,  G08B25/002 ,  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.

Abstract translation: 该专利说明书涉及用于提供家庭安全/智能家庭目标的装置，系统，方法和相关的计算机程序产品。 更具体地说，本专利说明书涉及多个设备，包括智能，多感测，网络连接的设备，其彼此通信和/或与中央服务器或云计算系统通信以提供各种各样的 有用的家庭安全/智能家居目标。