公开(公告)号：US09626858B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-18

申请号：US14508555

申请日：2014-10-07

Applicant: Google Inc.

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

IPC: G08B21/18 ,  G08B29/26 ,  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: 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.

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：US09613525B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-04

申请号：US14508182

申请日：2014-10-07

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Jeffrey A. Boyd ,  James B. Simister ,  Adam D. Mittleman ,  John B. Filson ,  Fred Bould ,  David Sloo ,  Jesse W. Boettcher ,  Anthony M. Fadell ,  Matthew L. Rogers

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: Various methods and systems for hazard detectors are presented. Such hazard detectors may include one or more hazard sensors that are configured to detect the presence of one or more types of hazards. Such hazard detectors may include a circular or a ring-shaped light comprising a plurality of lighting elements. Such a ring-shaped light may be configured to illuminate using a plurality of colors and, possibly, a plurality of animation patterns. Such hazard detectors may include a processing system configured to cause the ring-shaped light to illuminate using the plurality of colors and the plurality of animation patterns in response to a plurality of states corresponding to the battery module and the plurality of hazard sensors.

公开(公告)号：US09541300B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-10

申请号：US14685477

申请日：2015-04-13

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Mark D. Stefanski ,  David Sloo ,  Yoky Matsuoka

IPC: F24F11/00 ,  G05D23/19 ,  F24F11/02 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/0484

CPC classification number: F24F11/0086 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F2221/32 ,  G05D23/19 ,  G05D23/1902 ,  G05D23/1904 ,  G05D23/1917 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/04847

Abstract: A thermostat may include a processing system, a plurality of HVAC connectors configured to receive a corresponding plurality of HVAC control wires, and a connection sensing circuit coupled to the plurality of HVAC connectors and configured to provide an indication to the processing system of whether a wire is inserted for each of the plurality of HVAC connectors. The processing system may be configured to receive an indication from the connection sensing circuit when an HVAC connector in the plurality of HVAC connectors has a wire inserted therein, the HVAC connector being associated with a plurality of possible HVAC functions. The processing system may also be configured to display the plurality of possible HVAC functions on a user interface, to receive input selecting one of the possible HVAC functions for the HVAC connector, and to operate the selected HVAC function through the HVAC connector.

Abstract translation: 恒温器可以包括处理系统，被配置为接收相应的多个HVAC控制线的多个HVAC连接器，以及耦合到多个HVAC连接器的连接感测电路，并且被配置为向处理系统提供线 为多个HVAC连接器中的每一个插入。 处理系统可以被配置为当多个HVAC连接器中的HVAC连接器具有插入其中的导线时，从连接感测电路接收指示，HVAC连接器与多个可能的HVAC功能相关联。 处理系统还可以被配置为在用户界面上显示多个可能的HVAC功能，以接收选择HVAC连接器的可能HVAC功能之一的输入，以及通过HVAC连接器操作所选择的HVAC功能。

公开(公告)号：US09534805B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-03

申请号：US14747927

申请日：2015-06-23

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Yoky Matsuoka ,  Mark D. Stefanski ,  David Sloo

IPC: F24F11/02 ,  F24F11/00 ,  F25B49/02

CPC classification number: F24F11/0015 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F11/62 ,  F24F11/63 ,  F24F11/65 ,  F24F11/83 ,  F24F2110/20 ,  F25B49/02 ,  F25B2500/19 ,  F25B2600/01 ,  F25B2600/0251 ,  F25B2600/112 ,  F25B2600/23 ,  Y02B30/743

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for controlling fan-only cooling. A first phase of a first cooling cycle may be initiated in an enclosure using an air conditioning system having a compressor and a fan that passes air over an evaporator coil. The first phase may include activation of the compressor and activation of the fan. A relative humidity may be measured within the enclosure during the first phase of the first cooling cycle. Subsequent to the first phase and in response to the relative humidity being determined to be below a threshold relative humidity, a second phase of the first cooling cycle may be initiated during which the fan is activated but the compressor is not activated.

Abstract translation: 描述了控制风扇冷却的系统和方法。 第一冷却循环的第一阶段可以在具有压缩机和风扇的空调系统的外壳中启动，该风扇将空气通过蒸发器盘管。 第一阶段可以包括压缩机的启动和风扇的启动。 在第一个冷却循环的第一阶段期间，可以在外壳内测量相对湿度。 在第一阶段之后并且响应于相对湿度被确定为低于阈值相对湿度，可以启动第一冷却循环的第二阶段，在该阶段期间，风扇被激活，但压缩机未被激活。

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：US09524635B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-20

申请号：US14639628

申请日：2015-03-05

Applicant: GOOGLE INC.

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

IPC: G05B11/01 ,  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：US20160282320A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-29

申请号：US14672001

申请日：2015-03-27

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： David Sloo ,  Yoky Matsuoka

IPC: G01N33/00 ,  G08B21/14

CPC classification number: G01N33/0063 ,  G08B13/196 ,  G08B21/14 ,  G08B25/08

Abstract: A computing system performs a method of determining cumulative exposure to a gas. The computing system receives data that correspond to local concentrations of a gas from a plurality of stationary gas sensors in a home. Respective stationary gas sensors are located at respective fixed locations in respective rooms in the home. The computing system also receives data that correspond to occupancy of the home, including occupancy by a first occupant. The computing system determines a cumulative exposure of the first occupant to the gas in the home, based at least in part on the received data that correspond to local concentrations of the gas and the received data that correspond to occupancy of the home. The computing system performs and/or sends instructions to perform one or more predefined operations in accordance with the determined cumulative exposure of the first occupant.

Abstract translation: 计算系统执行确定对气体的累积暴露的方法。 计算系统接收对应于来自家庭中的多个静止气体传感器的气体的局部浓度的数据。 各种固定式气体传感器位于家庭各个房间的相应固定位置。 计算系统还接收对应于家庭占用的数据，包括第一乘客的占用。 所述计算系统至少部分地基于与所述气体的局部浓度和对应于所述家庭占用的接收数据相对应的接收数据来确定所述第一乘员对所述家庭中的气体的累积暴露。 计算系统根据确定的第一乘员的累积暴露来执行和/或发送指令以执行一个或多个预定义的操作。

公开(公告)号：US20160249395A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-25

申请号：US15094566

申请日：2016-04-08

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Jay Logue ,  Grant Erickson ,  Roger Tinkoff ,  David Sloo ,  Anthony M. Fadell ,  Matthew L. Rogers ,  Jeffrey A. Boyd ,  James B. Simister

IPC: H04W76/02 ,  H04L12/28 ,  G08B25/10

CPC classification number: H04W76/11 ,  G08B7/066 ,  G08B25/003 ,  G08B25/009 ,  G08B25/08 ,  G08B25/10 ,  H04L12/2803 ,  H04L12/2807 ,  H04L12/2814 ,  H04L12/2825 ,  H04L63/08 ,  H04L63/18 ,  H04L65/1036 ,  H04L65/1069 ,  H04L67/10 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04L67/24 ,  H04L2012/285 ,  H04W4/02 ,  H04W4/38 ,  H04W4/70 ,  H04W8/08 ,  H04W12/06 ,  H04W76/10 ,  H04W76/15 ,  H04W84/12

Abstract: include using an application on a mobile device to establish first wireless communications with a first smart-home device that was previously paired with the user account. The method may also include transmitting, to the first smart-home device and using the first wireless protocol, a transmission that instructs the first smart-home device to establish second wireless communications with a second smart-home device, where the second wireless communications use a second wireless protocol. The method may additionally include transmitting network credentials to the first smart-home device using the first wireless protocol, where the credentials are then sent from the first smart-home device to the second smart-home device using the second wireless protocol, such that the second smart-home device can pair with the user account using the first wireless protocol.

Abstract translation: 包括在移动设备上使用应用来建立与先前与用户帐户配对的第一智能家居设备的第一无线通信。 该方法还可以包括向第一智能家庭设备和使用第一无线协议传输指示第一智能家居设备与第二智能家居设备建立第二无线通信的传输，其中第二无线通信使用 第二个无线协议。 该方法可以另外包括使用第一无线协议向第一智能家庭设备发送网络凭证，其中凭证使用第二无线协议从第一智能家庭设备发送到第二智能家庭设备， 第二智能家居设备可以使用第一无线协议与用户帐户配对。

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。