公开(公告)号：US20070229237A1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-04

申请号：US11761845

申请日：2007-06-12

Applicant: Lawrence Kates

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: B60R25/10

CPC classification number: G08B25/009 ,  G08B25/003 ,  G08B25/007 ,  G08B25/10 ,  H04W74/08 ,  H04W84/18

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。

公开(公告)号：US20070119958A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-31

申请号：US11669066

申请日：2007-01-30

Applicant: Lawrence Kates

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: F24D19/10 ,  G05D23/00 ,  F24F3/00

CPC classification number: F24F11/62 ,  F24F1/022 ,  F24F3/044 ,  F24F7/10 ,  F24F11/0001 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F11/54 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F11/58 ,  F24F11/66 ,  F24F11/70 ,  F24F11/72 ,  F24F11/74 ,  F24F11/76 ,  F24F11/83 ,  F24F2110/00 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2110/40 ,  F24F2120/10 ,  F24F2140/40 ,  G05D23/1934

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.

公开(公告)号：US20070095518A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-03

申请号：US11613116

申请日：2006-12-19

Applicant: Lawrence Kates

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: F24F3/00

CPC classification number: F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/62

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。

公开(公告)号：US07163156B2

公开(公告)日：2007-01-16

申请号：US10959361

申请日：2004-10-06

Applicant: Lawrence Kates

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: F24D19/10 ,  F24F3/00 ,  F24F7/00 ,  F24F11/00

CPC classification number: F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/62

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。

公开(公告)号：US20060286972A1

公开(公告)日：2006-12-21

申请号：US11158932

申请日：2005-06-21

Applicant: Lawrence Kates

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: H04M3/42

CPC classification number: H04M1/7253 ,  H04M1/05 ,  H04M1/575

Abstract: A system for wearable electronics devices configured to intercommunicate through wireless communication and, optionally, to communicate with other electronic devices such as cellular telephones, computers, computer networks, etc. is described. In one embodiment, a communication module receives information from one or more devices and provides audio and, optionally, stimulatory information to the wearer. In one embodiment, an electronic device is provided in a shoe. In one embodiment, a wireless (or wired) earpiece is provided to provide audio information to the user. In one embodiment, the shoe-mounted device includes a display to show time, caller-id information, temperature, pulserate, etc.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于可穿戴式电子设备的系统，其被配置为通过无线通信进行互通，并且可选地与诸如蜂窝电话，计算机，计算机网络等其他电子设备通信。 在一个实施例中，通信模块从一个或多个设备接收信息，并向佩戴者提供音频和可选的刺激信息。 在一个实施例中，电子设备设置在鞋中。 在一个实施例中，提供无线（或有线）耳机以向用户提供音频信息。 在一个实施例中，鞋装装置包括显示时间，呼叫者信息，温度，脉动等等的显示器。

公开(公告)号：US20060220835A1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-05

申请号：US11431812

申请日：2006-05-10

Applicant: Lawrence Kates

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: G08B1/08

CPC classification number: H05B37/0272 ,  G08B1/08 ,  G08B7/06 ,  G08B25/009 ,  G08B25/10 ,  G08C2201/40 ,  H01R33/942 ,  H01R33/945

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.

公开(公告)号：US20060201168A1

公开(公告)日：2006-09-14

申请号：US11417701

申请日：2006-05-03

Applicant: Lawrence Kates

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: G01K13/00

CPC classification number: F25B49/005 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/47 ,  F25B2500/18 ,  F25B2500/19 ,  F25B2700/151

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。

公开(公告)号：US20060196446A1

公开(公告)日：2006-09-07

申请号：US11417571

申请日：2006-05-03

Applicant: Lawrence Kates

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: A01K15/02

CPC classification number: G01S1/70 ,  A01K15/02 ,  A01K15/021 ,  G01S5/0027 ,  G01S13/825 ,  G01S13/86 ,  G01S15/025 ,  Y10S119/908

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.

公开(公告)号：US20060196196A1

公开(公告)日：2006-09-07

申请号：US11417557

申请日：2006-05-03

Applicant: Lawrence Kates

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: G01K13/00

CPC classification number: G05D23/1932 ,  F24F3/1603 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/39 ,  F24F11/47 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F25B49/00 ,  F25B49/005 ,  F25B2500/19 ,  F25B2600/07 ,  F25B2700/02 ,  F25B2700/133 ,  F25B2700/1351 ,  F25B2700/15 ,  F25B2700/151 ,  F25B2700/172 ,  F25B2700/1931 ,  F25B2700/1933 ,  F25B2700/195 ,  F25B2700/2106 ,  F25B2700/21151 ,  F25B2700/21152 ,  F25B2700/21161 ,  F25B2700/21163 ,  F25B2700/21172 ,  F25B2700/21173 ,  F25B2700/21174 ,  F25B2700/21175 ,  F25D2400/36 ,  G01K13/00 ,  G01K2201/00 ,  G01N15/0826 ,  G01N2015/084 ,  G01N2015/0846 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05D23/1917 ,  G05D23/1928 ,  Y10S55/34 ,  Y10S116/25 ,  Y10S116/42

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。

公开(公告)号：US07102504B2

公开(公告)日：2006-09-05

申请号：US10856387

申请日：2004-05-27

Applicant: Lawrence Kates

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: G08B19/00

CPC classification number: G08B25/009 ,  G08B1/08

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.

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。