ELECTRONICALLY-CONTROLLED REGISTER VENT FOR ZONE HEATING AND COOLING
    132.
    发明申请
    ELECTRONICALLY-CONTROLLED REGISTER VENT FOR ZONE HEATING AND COOLING 审中-公开
    用于区域加热和冷却的电子控制注册

    公开(公告)号:US20070102149A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-05-10

    申请号:US11613110

    申请日:2006-12-19

    Applicant: Lawrence Kates

    Inventor: Lawrence Kates

    Abstract: An Electronically-Controlled Register vent (ECRV) that can be easily installed by a homeowner or general handyman is disclosed. The ECRV can be used to convert a non-zoned HVAC system into a zoned system. The ECRV can also be used in connection with a conventional zoned HVAC system to provide additional control and additional zones not provided by the conventional zoned HVAC system. In one embodiment, the ECRV is configured have a size and form-factor that conforms to a standard manually-controlled register vent. In one embodiment, a zone thermostat is configured to provide thermostat information to the ECRV. In one embodiment, the zone thermostat communicates with a central monitoring system that coordinates operation of the heating and cooling zones.

    Abstract translation: 公开了可由房主或一般杂工容易安装的电子控制寄存器通风口(ECRV)。 ECRV可用于将未划分的HVAC系统转换为分区系统。 ECRV还可以与传统的分区式暖通空调系统结合使用,以提供额外的控制和传统分区式暖通空调系统不提供的附加区域。 在一个实施例中,ECRV被配置为具有符合标准手动控制的排放口的尺寸和形状因数。 在一个实施例中,区域恒温器被配置为向ECRV提供恒温器信息。 在一个实施例中,区域恒温器与协调加热和冷却区域的操作的中央监控系统通信。

    Method and apparatus for monitoring air-exchange evaporation in a refrigerant-cycle system
    133.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for monitoring air-exchange evaporation in a refrigerant-cycle system 有权
    用于监测制冷剂循环系统中的空气交换蒸发的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US07201006B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-04-10

    申请号:US11130871

    申请日:2005-05-17

    Applicant: Lawrence Kates

    Inventor: Lawrence Kates

    Abstract: A real-time monitoring system that monitors various aspects of the operation of a refrigerant-cycle system is described. In one embodiment, the system includes a processor that measures power provided to the refrigerant-cycle system and that gathers data from one or more sensors and uses the sensor data to calculate a figure of merit related to the efficiency of the system. In one embodiment, the sensors include one or more of the following sensors: a suction line temperature sensor, a suction line pressure sensor, a suction line flow sensor, a hot gas line temperature sensor, a hot gas line pressure sensor, a hot gas line flow sensor, a liquid line temperature sensor, a liquid line pressure sensor, a liquid line flow sensor. In one embodiment, the sensors include one or more of an evaporator air temperature input sensor, an evaporator air temperature output sensor, an evaporator air flow sensor, an evaporator air humidity sensor, and a differential pressure sensor. In one embodiment, the sensors include one or more of a condenser air temperature input sensor, a condenser air temperature output sensor, and a condenser air flow sensor, an evaporator air humidity sensor. In one embodiment, the sensors include one or more of an ambient air sensor and an ambient humidity sensor.

    Abstract translation: 描述了监测制冷剂循环系统的操作的各个方面的实时监控系统。 在一个实施例中,系统包括处理器,其测量提供给制冷剂循环系统的功率,并从一个或多个传感器收集数据,并使用传感器数据来计算与系统效率相关的品质因数。 在一个实施例中,传感器包括以下传感器中的一个或多个:吸入管线温度传感器,吸入管线压力传感器,吸入管线流量传感器,热气体管线温度传感器,热气体管线压力传感器,热气体 线路流量传感器,液体线路温度传感器,液体线路压力传感器,液体线路流量传感器。 在一个实施例中,传感器包括蒸发器空气温度输入传感器,蒸发器空气温度输出传感器,蒸发器空气流量传感器,蒸发器空气湿度传感器和差压传感器中的一个或多个。 在一个实施例中,传感器包括冷凝器空气温度输入传感器,冷凝器空气温度输出传感器和冷凝器空气流量传感器,蒸发器空气湿度传感器中的一个或多个。 在一个实施例中,传感器包括一个或多个环境空气传感器和环境湿度传感器。

    Programmed wireless sensor system
    134.
    发明申请
    Programmed wireless sensor system 有权
    程控无线传感器系统

    公开(公告)号:US20070063833A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-03-22

    申请号:US11231321

    申请日:2005-09-20

    Applicant: Lawrence Kates

    Inventor: Lawrence Kates

    Abstract: A low cost, robust, wireless sensor system that provides an extended period of operability without maintenance is described. The system includes one or more intelligent sensor units and a base unit that can communicate with a large number of sensors. When one or more of the sensors detects an anomalous condition (e.g., smoke, fire, water, etc.) the sensor communicates with the base unit and provides data regarding the anomalous condition. The base unit can contact a supervisor or other responsible person by a plurality of techniques, such as, telephone, pager, cellular telephone, Internet, etc. In one embodiment, one or more wireless repeaters are used between the sensors and the base unit to extend the range of the system and to allow the base unit to communicate with a larger number of sensors. In one embodiment, each sensor is labeled according to its intended location, and system configuration data containing the sensor identification codes and corresponding sensor locations is provided to the user.

    Abstract translation: 描述了一种低成本,强大的无线传感器系统,可在不进行维护的情况下提供长时间的可操作性。 该系统包括一个或多个智能传感器单元和可与大量传感器通信的基本单元。 当一个或多个传感器检测到异常状况(例如,烟,火,水等)时,传感器与基本单元通信并提供关于异常状况的数据。 基本单元可以通过诸如电话,寻呼机,蜂窝电话,因特网等的多种技术与主管或其他负责人联系。在一个实施例中,在传感器和基本单元之间使用一个或多个无线中继器 扩展系统的范围,并允许基本单元与更多数量的传感器通信。 在一个实施例中,每个传感器根据其预期位置被标记,并且向用户提供包含传感器识别码和对应的传感器位置的系统配置数据。

    Electronically-controlled register vent for zone heating and cooling
    135.
    发明授权
    Electronically-controlled register vent for zone heating and cooling 有权
    用于区域加热和冷却的电子控制的排放孔

    公开(公告)号:US07168627B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-01-30

    申请号:US10959362

    申请日:2004-10-06

    Applicant: Lawrence Kates

    Inventor: Lawrence Kates

    Abstract: An Electronically-Controlled Register vent (ECRV) that can be easily installed by a homeowner or general handyman is disclosed. The ECRV can be used to convert a non-zoned HVAC system into a zoned system. The ECRV can also be used in connection with a conventional zoned HVAC system to provide additional control and additional zones not provided by the conventional zoned HVAC system. In one embodiment, the ECRV is configured have a size and form-factor that conforms to a standard manually-controlled register vent. In one embodiment, a zone thermostat is configured to provide thermostat information to the ECRV. In one embodiment, the zone thermostat communicates with a central monitoring system that coordinates operation of the heating and cooling zones.

    Abstract translation: 公开了可由房主或一般杂工容易安装的电子控制寄存器通风口(ECRV)。 ECRV可用于将未划分的HVAC系统转换为分区系统。 ECRV还可以与传统的分区式暖通空调系统结合使用,以提供额外的控制和传统分区式暖通空调系统不提供的附加区域。 在一个实施例中,ECRV被配置为具有符合标准手动控制的排放口的尺寸和形状因数。 在一个实施例中,区域恒温器被配置为向ECRV提供恒温器信息。 在一个实施例中,区域恒温器与协调加热和冷却区域的操作的中央监控系统通信。

    Conformal repeater unit
    136.
    发明申请
    Conformal repeater unit 有权
    保形中继器单元

    公开(公告)号:US20060208877A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-09-21

    申请号:US11415767

    申请日:2006-05-02

    Applicant: Lawrence Kates

    Inventor: Lawrence Kates

    CPC classification number: G08B25/10 G08B25/009 G08C2201/40 H05B37/0272

    Abstract: A signal repeater for receiving and re-transmitting signals from environmental transducers and the like, and for mechanically and electrically cooperating with existing electrically powered fixtures. More particularly, the present invention includes a housing unit for mechanically and electrically coupling to the powered fixture, a transceiver unit, and a first power supply electrically connected to the transceiver circuit and housed by the housing unit. The repeater is adapted to maintain the functionality of the fixture.

    Abstract translation: 一种信号中继器,用于从环境换能器等接收和再传输信号,并用于与现有的电动固定装置机械和电气配合。 更具体地,本发明包括用于机械地和电耦合到动力固定装置的壳体单元,收发器单元和电连接到收发器电路并由壳体单元容纳的第一电源。 中继器适于维持灯具的功能。

    System and method for computer-controlled pet water dispenser
    137.
    发明申请
    System and method for computer-controlled pet water dispenser 有权
    计算机控制宠物饮水机的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20060201436A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-09-14

    申请号:US11417394

    申请日:2006-05-03

    Applicant: Lawrence Kates

    Inventor: Lawrence Kates

    Abstract: A computer-aided training and management system that uses a computer or other processor in wireless communication with an instrumented dog collar and/or optionally, one or more dog interaction devices, such as, for example, video monitors, loudspeakers, video cameras, training toys (e.g., ball, bone, moving toy, etc.), an animatronics “trainer,” a treat dispenser, a food dispensing and monitoring device, a water dispensing and monitoring device, tracking devices, a dog door, dog-monitoring doghouse, a dog-monitoring dog toilet, is described. In one embodiment, the instrumented dog collar is in two-way communication with a central computer system.

    Abstract translation: 一种计算机辅助的训练和管理系统,其使用计算机或其他处理器与被检测的狗颈圈和/或可选的一个或多个狗交互设备(例如视频监视器,扬声器,摄像机,训练)进行无线通信 玩具(例如球,骨骼,移动玩具等),动漫电子“培训师”,治疗分配器,食物分配和监测装置,水分配和监测装置,跟踪装置,狗门,狗监测狗屋 描述了狗监护狗厕所。 在一个实施例中,被检测的狗衣领与中央计算机系统进行双向通信。

    Intelligent thermostat system for load monitoring a refrigerant-cycle apparatus
    138.
    发明申请
    Intelligent thermostat system for load monitoring a refrigerant-cycle apparatus 有权
    用于负载监测制冷循环装置的智能恒温系统

    公开(公告)号:US20060196197A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-09-07

    申请号:US11417609

    申请日:2006-05-03

    Applicant: Lawrence Kates

    Inventor: Lawrence Kates

    Abstract: A real-time monitoring system that monitors various aspects of the operation of a refrigerant-cycle system is described. In one embodiment, the system includes a processor that measures power provided to the refrigerant-cycle system and that gathers data from one or more sensors and uses the sensor data to calculate a figure of merit related to the efficiency of the system. In one embodiment, the sensors include one or more of the following sensors: a suction line temperature sensor, a suction line pressure sensor, a suction line flow sensor, a hot gas line temperature sensor, a hot gas line pressure sensor, a hot gas line flow sensor, a liquid line temperature sensor, a liquid line pressure sensor, a liquid line flow sensor. In one embodiment, the sensors include one or more of an evaporator air temperature input sensor, an evaporator air temperature output sensor, an evaporator air flow sensor, an evaporator air humidity sensor, and a differential pressure sensor. In one embodiment, the sensors include one or more of a condenser air temperature input sensor, a condenser air temperature output sensor, and a condenser air flow sensor, an evaporator air humidity sensor. In one embodiment, the sensors include one or more of an ambient air sensor and an ambient humidity sensor.

    Abstract translation: 描述了监测制冷剂循环系统的操作的各个方面的实时监控系统。 在一个实施例中,系统包括处理器,其测量提供给制冷剂循环系统的功率,并从一个或多个传感器收集数据,并使用传感器数据来计算与系统效率相关的品质因数。 在一个实施例中,传感器包括以下传感器中的一个或多个:吸入管线温度传感器,吸入管线压力传感器,吸入管线流量传感器,热气体管线温度传感器,热气体管线压力传感器,热气体 线路流量传感器,液体线路温度传感器,液体线路压力传感器,液体线路流量传感器。 在一个实施例中,传感器包括蒸发器空气温度输入传感器,蒸发器空气温度输出传感器,蒸发器空气流量传感器,蒸发器空气湿度传感器和差压传感器中的一个或多个。 在一个实施例中,传感器包括冷凝器空气温度输入传感器,冷凝器空气温度输出传感器和冷凝器空气流量传感器,蒸发器空气湿度传感器中的一个或多个。 在一个实施例中,传感器包括一个或多个环境空气传感器和环境湿度传感器。

    Motorized window shade system
    139.
    发明申请
    Motorized window shade system 有权
    电动窗帘系统

    公开(公告)号:US20060185799A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-08-24

    申请号:US11065487

    申请日:2005-02-24

    Applicant: Lawrence Kates

    Inventor: Lawrence Kates

    CPC classification number: E06B9/32 E06B9/68 F24F11/30 F24F2110/10

    Abstract: An electronically-controlled roll-up window shade that can easily be installed by a homeowner or general handyman is disclosed. The motorized shade includes an internal power source, a motor, and a communication system to allow for remote control of the motorized shade. One or more motorized shades can be controlled singly or as a group. In one embodiment, the motorized shades are used in connection with a zoned or non-zoned HVAC system to reduce energy usage. In one embodiment, the motorized shade is configured to have a size and form-factor that conforms to a standard manually-controlled motorized shade. In one embodiment, a group controller is configured to provide thermostat information to the motorized shade. In one embodiment, the group controller communicates with a central monitoring system that coordinates operation of one or more motorized shades. In one embodiment, the internal power source of the motorized shade is recharged by a solar cell.

    Abstract translation: 公开了可以容易地由房主或一般杂工安装的电子控制的卷帘窗帘。 电动遮阳罩包括内部电源,电机和通信系统,以允许遥控电动遮阳帘。 一个或多个电动遮光罩可以单独或组合控制。 在一个实施例中,电动阴影与分区或未划分的HVAC系统结合使用以减少能量消耗。 在一个实施例中,电动遮光罩被配置成具有符合标准手动控制的电动遮光罩的尺寸和形状。 在一个实施例中,组控制器被配置为向机动灯罩提供恒温器信息。 在一个实施例中,组控制器与协调一个或多个电动遮光器的操作的中央监控系统进行通信。 在一个实施例中,电动遮光罩的内部电源由太阳能电池再充电。

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