公开(公告)号：US09104211B2

公开(公告)日：2015-08-11

申请号：US12984602

申请日：2011-01-04

Applicant: Anthony Michael Fadell ,  David Sloo ,  Matthew Lee Rogers ,  Rangoli Sharan ,  Michael James Matas ,  Yoky Matsuoka

Inventor： Anthony Michael Fadell ,  David Sloo ,  Matthew Lee Rogers ,  Rangoli Sharan ,  Michael James Matas ,  Yoky Matsuoka

IPC: F25B49/00 ,  G01K13/00 ,  F24F11/053 ,  G05D23/00 ,  G05D23/19 ,  F24F11/00 ,  F24D19/10

CPC classification number: F24F11/0012 ,  B01D46/0086 ,  F24D19/10 ,  F24D19/1084 ,  F24F11/30 ,  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 thermostat is described for controlling air temperature in a building. The time associated with causing the controlled air temperature to reach a target temperature is estimated and displayed to a user. Input from a user indicating the target temperature can be received and the estimating and displaying can be carried out in real time. The thermostat can be wall-mounted or the user input can be received and estimated time can be displayed using a remote device, for example that communicates wirelessly with other components of the HVAC system.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于控制建筑物中的空气温度的恒温器。 与使受控空气温度达到目标温度相关联的时间被估计并显示给用户。 可以接收到指示目标温度的用户的输入，并且可以实时地进行估计和显示。 恒温器可以是壁挂式的，或者可以接收用户输入，并且可以使用远程设备来显示估计时间，例如与HVAC系统的其他部件进行无线通信。

公开(公告)号：US09092040B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-28

申请号：US12987257

申请日：2011-01-10

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

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

IPC: F24F11/00 ,  F24F13/28 ,  G05D23/19 ,  F24D19/10

CPC classification number: F24F11/0012 ,  B01D46/0086 ,  F24D19/10 ,  F24D19/1084 ,  F24F11/30 ,  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，电阻式传感器，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：US08752771B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-17

申请号：US13034678

申请日：2011-02-24

Applicant: Daniel Adam Warren ,  Hugo Fiennes ,  Jonathan Alan Dutra ,  David Bell ,  Anthony Michael Fadell ,  Matthew Lee Rogers

Inventor： Daniel Adam Warren ,  Hugo Fiennes ,  Jonathan Alan Dutra ,  David Bell ,  Anthony Michael Fadell ,  Matthew Lee Rogers

IPC: F24F11/053 ,  G05D23/12 ,  G05D23/185 ,  G05D23/00

CPC classification number: F24F11/0012 ,  B01D46/0086 ,  F24D19/10 ,  F24D19/1084 ,  F24F11/30 ,  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 thermostat and related methods are described for controlling one or more functions, such as heating and cooling in an HVAC. According to some embodiments the thermostat includes a rechargeable battery; charging circuitry adapted and arranged to recharge the battery; and control circuitry adapted and arranged to control the one or more HVAC functions using power from the rechargeable battery. According to some embodiments, the thermostat also includes power harvesting circuitry adapted and arranged to harvest power from the HVAC system in cases where no common wire is available to the thermostat, and to supply power to the charging circuit for recharging the battery.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于控制一个或多个功能的恒温器和相关方法，例如HVAC中的加热和冷却。 根据一些实施例，恒温器包括可充电电池; 充电电路适于并布置成对电池充电; 以及控制电路，其适于和布置成使用来自所述可再充电电池的电力来控制所述一个或多个HVAC功能。 根据一些实施例，恒温器还包括适于和布置成在恒温器没有共用电线的情况下从HVAC系统收取功率并且向充电电路供电以对电池再充电的功率收集电路。

公开(公告)号：US20130090767A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-11

申请号：US13434560

申请日：2012-03-29

Applicant: Timo A. BRUCK ,  Evan J. FISHER ,  James B. SIMISTER ,  Yoky MATSUOKA ,  David SLOO ,  Clemens M. KNIEPER ,  Anthony Michael FADELL ,  Matthew Lee ROGERS ,  Michael PLITKINS

Inventor： Timo A. BRUCK ,  Evan J. FISHER ,  James B. SIMISTER ,  Yoky MATSUOKA ,  David SLOO ,  Clemens M. KNIEPER ,  Anthony Michael FADELL ,  Matthew Lee ROGERS ,  Michael PLITKINS

IPC: G05D23/00

CPC classification number: F24F11/0086 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/46 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F11/58 ,  F24F11/89 ,  F24F2120/10 ,  F24F2130/00 ,  F24F2130/10 ,  F24F2221/32 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05D23/1902 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/04847 ,  G06F3/0488

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for interactively and graphically displaying performance information to a user of an HVAC system controlled by a self-programming network-connected thermostat. The information is made on a remote display device such as a smartphone, tablet computer or other computer, and includes a graphical daily summary each of several days. In response to a user selection of a day, detailed performance information is graphically displayed that can include an indication of HVAC activity on a timeline, the number of hours of HVAC activity, as well as one or more symbols on a timeline indicating setpoint changes, and when a setpoint was changed due to non-occupancy.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于以由自编程网络连接的恒温器控制的HVAC系统的用户交互地和图形地显示性能信息的系统和方法。 该信息是在诸如智能电话，平板电脑或其他计算机的远程显示设备上进行的，并且包括几天的图形每日摘要。 响应于用户选择一天，图形地显示详细的性能信息，其可以包括在时间线上的HVAC活动的指示，HVAC活动的小时数以及指示设定点变化的时间线上的一个或多个符号， 并且当由于不占用而改变设定值时。

公开(公告)号：USD660732S1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-29

申请号：US29386021

申请日：2011-02-23

Applicant: Fred Bould ,  John Benjamin Filson ,  Brian Huppi ,  David Sloo ,  Erik Charlton ,  Matthew Lee Rogers ,  Michael James Matas ,  Pei-Wen Hung ,  Shigefumi Honjo ,  Anthony Michael Fadell

Designer： Fred Bould ,  John Benjamin Filson ,  Brian Huppi ,  David Sloo ,  Erik Charlton ,  Matthew Lee Rogers ,  Michael James Matas ,  Pei-Wen Hung ,  Shigefumi Honjo ,  Anthony Michael Fadell

公开(公告)号：US20120130546A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-24

申请号：US13033573

申请日：2011-02-23

Applicant: Michael James MATAS ,  David SLOO ,  Michael PLITKINS ,  Anthony Michael FADELL ,  Matthew Lee ROGERS ,  John Benjamin FILSON ,  Brian HUPPI ,  Fred BOULD

Inventor： Michael James MATAS ,  David SLOO ,  Michael PLITKINS ,  Anthony Michael FADELL ,  Matthew Lee ROGERS ,  John Benjamin FILSON ,  Brian HUPPI ,  Fred BOULD

IPC: G05D23/19

CPC classification number: F24F11/0012 ,  B01D46/0086 ,  F24D19/10 ,  F24D19/1084 ,  F24F11/30 ,  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 user-friendly programmable thermostat is described that includes a circular body having a large central display surrounded by a ring that can be rotated an pressed inward by a user so as to receive user input in a simple elegant fashion. Different colors can be displayed to the user to indicate currently active HVAC functions, and different shades of colors can be displayed to a user to indicate an estimated amount of time and/or energy for reaching a target temperature. The thermostat is wall mountable and is made up of a head unit removeably mounted to a backplate. A locking mechanism can be provided so as to increase security against unauthorized removal of the head unit. The backplate can be adapted to be mounted on a wall so as to be level, for example by including a bubble level on the backplate. One or more vents are preferably located on the sides of the body, such as in a gap beneath the translatably mounted ring, and/or in a gap between the head unit and the backplate. The target temperature for the device can be altered in response to sensing rotation of the rotating ring, and the programmed schedule can be displayed to and altered by the user in response to sensing rotation of the ring and the translational movement of the ring. Historical information such as temperature and cost information can be displayed to a user in response to sensing rotating of the rotating ring. One or more device settings can be displayed to and edited by a user in response to sensing rotating of the rotating member and the translational movement. According to some embodiments, text characters can be entered by the user.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用户友好的可编程恒温器，其包括具有由环围绕的大的中央显示器的圆形主体，所述环可以由使用者向内按压而旋转，以便以简单的优雅方式接收用户输入。 可以向用户显示不同的颜色以指示当前活动的HVAC功能，并且可以向用户显示不同色调的颜色以指示用于达到目标温度的估计的时间量和/或能量。 恒温器可壁式安装，并由可拆卸地安装到背板的头部单元组成。 可以提供锁定机构，以便提高防止未经授权的头部单元的移除的安全性。 背板可以适于安装在墙壁上以便水平，例如通过在背板上包括气泡高度。 一个或多个通风口优选地位于主体的侧面上，例如位于可平移安装的环之下的间隙中，和/或在头单元和背板之间的间隙中。 响应于感测旋转环的旋转，可以改变装置的目标温度，并且响应于感测环的旋转和环的平移运动，可以向用户显示和改变编程的时间表。 响应于感测旋转环的旋转，可以向用户显示诸如温度和成本信息的历史信息。 响应于感测旋转构件的旋转和平移运动，用户可以显示和编辑一个或多个设备设置。 根据一些实施例，用户可以输入文本字符。

公开(公告)号：US20120126021A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-24

申请号：US13034674

申请日：2011-02-24

Applicant: Daniel Adam WARREN ,  Hugo FIENNES ,  Jonathon Alan DUTRA ,  David BELL ,  Anthony Michael FADELL ,  Matthew Lee ROGERS

Inventor： Daniel Adam WARREN ,  Hugo FIENNES ,  Jonathon Alan DUTRA ,  David BELL ,  Anthony Michael FADELL ,  Matthew Lee ROGERS

IPC: G05D23/19 ,  F24F11/00

CPC classification number: F24F11/0012 ,  B01D46/0086 ,  F24D19/10 ,  F24D19/1084 ,  F24F11/30 ,  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 thermostat and related methods is provided for controlling an HVAC system having one or two separate transformers for supplying power to the HVAC system. The thermostat includes isolation circuitry housed within the thermostat to safely connect to the HVAC control wires and power wire(s) whether the HVAC system has one or two separate transformers without the use of removable jumpers or manual rewiring. The thermostat can include a processor that sends DC signals for turning on and turning off each of the HVAC functions, and an isolator adapted to electrically isolate the processor from the control wires and power wire(s). The isolator can include a transformer, such as a low cost Ethernet transformer. The circuitry can include one or more field effect transistors adapted and arranged so as to open or close an electrical connections between the control and power wires, thereby turning on or off the associated HVAC function. According to some embodiments, the Rc and Rh terminals are permanently connected using a fuse.

Abstract translation: 提供恒温器和相关方法用于控制具有一个或两个单独的变压器以向HVAC系统供电的HVAC系统。 恒温器包括容纳在恒温器内的隔离电路，以安全地连接到HVAC控制线和电源线，无论HVAC系统是否具有一个或两个单独的变压器，而不使用可移动的跳线或手动重新布线。 恒温器可以包括处理器，其发送用于打开和关闭每个HVAC功能的DC信号，以及适于将处理器与控制线和电力线电隔离的隔离器。 隔离器可以包括变压器，例如低成本以太网变压器。 电路可以包括一个或多个场效应晶体管，其适于和布置成打开或关闭控制电源线和电源线之间的电连接，从而接通或关闭相关的HVAC功能。 根据一些实施例，Rc和Rh端子使用保险丝永久连接。

公开(公告)号：US20120126020A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-24

申请号：US13034666

申请日：2011-02-24

Applicant: John Benjamin FILSON ,  Daniel Adam WARREN ,  Anthony Michael FADELL ,  Sheng-Nan YU

Inventor： John Benjamin FILSON ,  Daniel Adam WARREN ,  Anthony Michael FADELL ,  Sheng-Nan YU

IPC: G05D23/19 ,  H01R4/28 ,  B23P11/00

CPC classification number: F24F11/0012 ,  B01D46/0086 ,  F24D19/10 ,  F24D19/1084 ,  F24F11/30 ,  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 thermostat and related methods is provided for controlling an HVAC system. The thermostat includes wiring terminals adapted and configured to make an electrical connection with an HVAC system wires such as common, heating and cooling control and return wires. The making of the connection with a common wire actuates switching open a loop of an electrical circuit used for power harvesting. According to some embodiments, the wiring terminal includes actuation of a moveable part of the terminal so as to accommodate the common wire that in turn actuates the switching open the power harvesting loop. More than one other loop can be switched. According to some embodiments, the wiring terminal can be used to automatically connect and/or disconnect Rc and Rh circuits when one or both Rc and Rh wires are present. According to some embodiments, the wiring terminal can be used for electronically sensing the presence of the HVAC system wire.

Abstract translation: 提供恒温器和相关方法来控制HVAC系统。 恒温器包括适配和配置为与HVAC系统电线（例如通用，加热和冷却控制和回流）进行电连接的接线端子。 使用公用导线进行连接可以开启用于电力收集的电路的开环。 根据一些实施例，接线端子包括对端子的可移动部分的致动，以便适应共同的电线，该公共电线又致动开关电力收集环路的开关。 可以切换多个其他循环。 根据一些实施例，当存在一个或两个Rc和Rh电线时，接线端子可用于自动连接和/或断开Rc和Rh电路。 根据一些实施例，接线端子可用于电子地感测HVAC系统线的存在。

公开(公告)号：US20100082136A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-01

申请号：US12286509

申请日：2008-09-30

Applicant: Michael Rosenblatt ,  Gloria Lin ,  Amir Mahmood Mikhak ,  Taido Lantz Nakajima ,  Sean Anthony Mayo ,  Andrew Hodge ,  Anthony Michael Fadell

Inventor： Michael Rosenblatt ,  Gloria Lin ,  Amir Mahmood Mikhak ,  Taido Lantz Nakajima ,  Sean Anthony Mayo ,  Andrew Hodge ,  Anthony Michael Fadell

IPC: G06F17/00 ,  G05B23/02

CPC classification number: H04L29/0809 ,  B01D53/9418 ,  B01D53/944 ,  B01D53/9477 ,  B01D53/9495 ,  B01D2251/2062 ,  B01D2255/20707 ,  B01D2255/20723 ,  B01D2255/20738 ,  B01D2255/20761 ,  B01D2255/20776 ,  F01N3/035 ,  F01N3/0807 ,  F01N3/0842 ,  F01N3/101 ,  F01N3/103 ,  F01N3/2073 ,  F01N13/009 ,  F02D41/027 ,  F02D41/146 ,  F02D41/1463 ,  F02D2041/1468 ,  F02D2200/0802 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G06F17/30017 ,  G06F17/30058 ,  G06F17/30174 ,  H04W4/80 ,  Y02T10/22 ,  Y02T10/24

Abstract: Systems and methods of placeshifting media playback between two or more devices are provided. For example, a method for placeshifting media may include sending a first message from a media-receiving electronic device to a media-playing electronic device playing a media file and receiving a response identifying the media file and a point at which the media file was being played when the first message was received. The media-receiving electronic device may play a copy of the media file at the point where the media-playing electronic device left off.

Abstract translation: 提供了在两个或多个设备之间放置媒体播放的系统和方法。 例如，用于放置媒体的方法可以包括将第一消息从媒体接收电子设备发送到播放媒体文件的媒体播放电子设备，以及接收标识媒体文件的响应以及媒体文件正在被存储的点 当收到第一条消息时播放。 媒体接收电子设备可以在媒体播放电子设备停止的时刻播放媒体文件的副本。

公开(公告)号：US09626363B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-18

申请号：US12286497

申请日：2008-09-30

Applicant: Michael Rosenblatt ,  Gloria Lin ,  Amir Mahmood Mikhak ,  Taido Lantz Nakajima ,  Sean Anthony Mayo ,  Andrew Hodge ,  Anthony Michael Fadell ,  Jeffrey Theodore Lee ,  Shawn A. Ellis ,  Policarpo Wood ,  Alan Christopher Cannistraro

Inventor： Michael Rosenblatt ,  Gloria Lin ,  Amir Mahmood Mikhak ,  Taido Lantz Nakajima ,  Sean Anthony Mayo ,  Andrew Hodge ,  Anthony Michael Fadell ,  Jeffrey Theodore Lee ,  Shawn A. Ellis ,  Policarpo Wood ,  Alan Christopher Cannistraro

IPC: G06F17/30 ,  G06F7/00

CPC classification number: G06F17/30017

Abstract: Systems and methods of placeshifting media playback between two or more devices are provided. For example, a method for placeshifting media may include downloading onto a first device an index of files accessed or modified on a second device via a data storage server, at least one of the files being a media file played on the second device. The first device may display a user selectable list of the files on the first device before issuing a request for the media file to the data storage server. The data storage server may send the media file to the first device from the data storage server, and the first device may play back the media file where the second device left off.