公开(公告)号：US20160363943A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-15

申请号：US15245647

申请日：2016-08-24

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Mark D. Stefanski ,  Yoky Matsuoka

IPC: G05D23/19 ,  G05B19/042 ,  F24F11/00

CPC classification number: G05D23/1904 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F11/61 ,  F24F11/62 ,  F24F11/64 ,  F24F11/65 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2110/12 ,  G05B19/0428 ,  G05B2219/2614 ,  G05D23/1917 ,  G06F1/3293 ,  H05B1/028 ,  Y02D10/122

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention describe thermostats that are configured to precondition an enclosure and methods for performing the same. According to one embodiment, a method of preconditioning an enclosure includes providing a thermostat and computing a set of preconditioning criteria information (PCI) with said thermostat. The computed PCI is typically representative of time and ambient temperature conditions for which preconditioning should be performed. The PCI may be stored in memory and used to compare against a current time and current ambient temperature condition of the enclosure to determine whether to enter the thermostat into a preconditioning state. If a determination is made that the PCI criteria are satisfied, the thermostat may be entered into the preconditioning state to heat or cool the enclosure. One or more of these processes may be performed while a processor of the thermostat is in a relatively high power mode or relatively low power mode.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例描述了构造成预先配置外壳的恒温器及其执行方法。 根据一个实施例，一种预处理外壳的方法包括提供恒温器并且利用所述恒温器计算一组预处理准则信息（PCI）。 计算的PCI通常代表应执行预处理的时间和环境温度条件。 PCI可以存储在存储器中，并用于与外壳的当前时间和当前环境温度条件进行比较，以确定是否将恒温器进入预处理状态。 如果确定满足PCI标准，则恒温器可以进入预处理状态以加热或冷却外壳。 可以在恒温器的处理器处于相对较高的功率模式或相对低功率模式的同时执行这些过程中的一个或多个。

公开(公告)号：US20150292765A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-15

申请号：US14747927

申请日：2015-06-23

Applicant: Google Inc.

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

IPC: F24F11/00

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：US09003816B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-14

申请号：US14036701

申请日：2013-09-25

Applicant: Google Inc.

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

IPC: F25B1/00 ,  G05D23/19 ,  F24F11/00

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 includes a processing system configured to control an HVAC system. The thermostat may also include a plurality of HVAC connectors configured to receive corresponding HVAC control wires, and a connection sensing module configured to determine the identities of HVAC connectors into which corresponding wires have been inserted. The processing system may be further configured to identify, based on the subset of HVAC connectors, whether (i) only a single possible HVAC system configuration is indicated thereby, or (ii) multiple possible HVAC system configurations are indicated thereby, resolve a particular one of the multiple possible HVAC system configurations that is applicable, and operate the HVAC system according to the HVAC system configuration.

Abstract translation: 恒温器包括配置成控制HVAC系统的处理系统。 恒温器还可以包括被配置为接收对应的HVAC控制线的多个HVAC连接器，以及被配置为确定相应导线插入其中的HVAC连接器的身份的连接感测模块。 处理系统可以被进一步配置为基于HVAC连接器的子集来识别（i）是否仅指示单个可能的HVAC系统配置，或者（ii）由此指示多个可能的HVAC系统配置，从而解决特定的 可应用的多种可能的HVAC系统配置，并根据HVAC系统配置操作HVAC系统。

公开(公告)号：US09910577B2

公开(公告)日：2018-03-06

申请号：US14596731

申请日：2015-01-14

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Mark D. Stefanski ,  Anthony Michael Fadell ,  Matthew Lee Rogers ,  Edwin H. Satterthwaite ,  Andrea Mucignat ,  Joseph Adam Ruff ,  Hugo Fiennes

IPC: G06F19/00 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  F24F11/02 ,  G01R31/26 ,  F24F11/00 ,  G05D23/19 ,  G06F3/0487 ,  G01J5/00 ,  G01J5/04 ,  G06N99/00 ,  H04L29/08 ,  G01K1/02 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05D23/24 ,  G05D23/275 ,  G05D23/27 ,  G06F1/32 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/042 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/03 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/16 ,  H01H25/06

CPC classification number: G06F3/04847 ,  F24F11/00 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/46 ,  F24F11/47 ,  F24F11/50 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F11/58 ,  F24F11/62 ,  F24F11/63 ,  F24F11/70 ,  F24F11/89 ,  F24F2110/00 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2120/10 ,  F24F2120/12 ,  F24F2120/14 ,  F24F2140/60 ,  G01J5/0025 ,  G01J5/041 ,  G01K1/02 ,  G01R31/26 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05D23/19 ,  G05D23/1902 ,  G05D23/1919 ,  G05D23/1932 ,  G05D23/24 ,  G05D23/2454 ,  G05D23/27 ,  G05D23/275 ,  G06F1/3231 ,  G06F1/3265 ,  G06F3/011 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/0304 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  G06F3/042 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/04842 ,  G06F3/0487 ,  G06F3/167 ,  G06N99/005 ,  H01H25/06 ,  H04L67/10 ,  Y02D70/00 ,  Y02T10/88

Abstract: A thermostat may include a memory and a processing system. The processing system may operate by determining a set of wake-up conditions for the processor to enter into a second operating state from a first operating state, the set of wake-up conditions including at least one threshold value associated with at least one environmental and/or time-of-day condition; causing the set of wake-up conditions to be stored in a memory; operating in a first mode in which the processor is in the first operating state during a time interval subsequent to causing the set of wake-up conditions to be stored in the memory; determining, while the processor is in the first operating state, whether at least one of the set of wake-up conditions has been met; and then operating in a second mode in which the processor is in the second operating state.

公开(公告)号：US09810442B2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-07

申请号：US13866635

申请日：2013-04-19

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Yoky Matsuoka ,  Mark Malhotra ,  Allen J. Minich ,  Mark D. Stefanski

IPC: G05D23/19 ,  F24F11/00

CPC classification number: F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/62 ,  F24F2120/20 ,  F24F2140/60 ,  G05D23/1904 ,  G05D23/1905

Abstract: Apparatus, systems, methods, and related computer program products for carrying out a demand response (DR) event via an intelligent, network-connected thermostat associated with a structure. The systems disclosed include an energy management system in operation with an intelligent, network-connected thermostat located at a structure. The thermostat is operable to control an HVAC system. Control during a DR event period may be performed based on an optimal control trajectory of the HVAC system, where the control trajectory is optimal in that it minimizes a cost function comprising a combination of a first factor representative of a total energy consumption during the DR event period, a second factor representative of a metric of occupant discomfort, and a third factor representative of deviations of a rate of energy consumption over the DR event period.

公开(公告)号：US20170138629A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-18

申请号：US15400107

申请日：2017-01-06

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Anthony Michael Fadell ,  Matthew Lee Rogers ,  David Sloo ,  Mark D. Stefanski ,  Yoky Matsuoka

IPC: F24F11/00 ,  G05D23/19 ,  G05B15/02

CPC classification number: F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2221/32 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B2219/2614 ,  G05D23/19 ,  G05D23/1902 ,  G05D23/1917

Abstract: Various arrangements for installing or configuring an electronic device are presented. The device may determine which wire connectors of a set of one or more wire connectors have a wire attached. A user inquiry may be output based on the electronic device identifying the wire connector with which the wire has been connected. The electronic device may be operated based on the response to the user inquiry and the electronic device identifying the wire connector with which the wire has been connected.

公开(公告)号：US20170045864A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-16

申请号：US15244530

申请日：2016-08-23

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Anthony Michael Fadell ,  Yoky Matsuoka ,  David Sloo ,  Michael Plitkins ,  Michael James Matas ,  Matthew Lee Rogers ,  Evan J. Fisher ,  Eric A. Lee ,  Steven A. Hales, IV ,  Mark D. Stefanski ,  Rangoli Sharan

IPC: G05B15/02 ,  G08B29/02

CPC classification number: G05B15/02 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/46 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F2221/32 ,  G05D23/1904 ,  G08B29/02

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for efficiently controlling energy-consuming systems, such as heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) systems. For example, an electronic device used to control an HVAC system may encourage a user to select energy-efficient temperature setpoints. Based on the selected temperature setpoints, the electronic device may generate or modify a schedule of temperature setpoints to control the HVAC system.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于有效控制诸如加热，通风或空调（HVAC）系统的能耗系统的系统和方法。 例如，用于控制HVAC系统的电子设备可以鼓励用户选择节能温度设定点。 基于所选择的温度设定值，电子设备可以生成或修改温度设定点的调度以控制HVAC系统。

公开(公告)号：US09448568B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-20

申请号：US14307359

申请日：2014-06-17

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Yoky Matsuoka ,  Rangoli Sharan ,  Mark D. Stefanski ,  Joseph Adam Ruff

IPC: G05D23/19 ,  G05B13/04 ,  H04L12/28 ,  H04L12/40

CPC classification number: F24F11/006 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/61 ,  F24F11/62 ,  F24F11/63 ,  G05B13/04 ,  G05B17/02 ,  G05D23/19 ,  G05D23/1902 ,  H04L12/2816 ,  H04L12/2825 ,  H04L12/40013 ,  H04L2012/285

Abstract: The current application is directed to intelligent controllers that continuously, periodically, or intermittently calculate and display the time remaining until a control task is projected to be completed by the intelligent controller. In general, the intelligent controller employs multiple different models for the time behavior of one or more parameters or characteristics within a region or volume affected by one or more devices, systems, or other entities controlled by the intelligent controller. The intelligent controller collects data, over time, from which the models are constructed and uses the models to predict the time remaining until one or more characteristics or parameters of the region or volume reaches one or more specified values as a result of intelligent controller control of one or more devices, systems, or other entities.

公开(公告)号：US09256230B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-09

申请号：US13842048

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: GOOGLE INC.

Inventor： Yoky Matsuoka ,  Anthony M. Fadell ,  Matthey L. Rogers ,  David Sloo ,  Eric A. Lee ,  Steven A. Hales ,  Mark D. Stefanski ,  Rangoli Sharan

IPC: G05D23/19 ,  H04L12/28 ,  H04L12/40 ,  F24F11/00

CPC classification number: G05D23/1917 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F11/58 ,  F24F11/59 ,  G05D23/1904 ,  H04L12/2825 ,  H04L12/40013 ,  H04L2012/285

Abstract: HVAC schedules may be programmed for a thermostat using a combination of pre-existing schedules or templates and automated schedule learning. For example, a pre-existing schedule may be initiated on the thermostat and the automated schedule learning may be used to update the pre-existing schedule based on users' interactions with the thermostat. The preexisting HVAC schedules may be stored on a device or received from a social networking service or another online service that includes shared HVAC schedules.

Abstract translation: 可以使用预先存在的计划或模板的组合以及自动进度学习来编程恒温器的HVAC时间表。 例如，可以在恒温器上启动预先存在的时间表，并且可以使用自动调度学习来基于用户与恒温器的相互作用来更新预先存在的时间表。 预先存在的HVAC计划可以存储在设备上或者从社交网络服务或包括共享HVAC时间表的另一在线服务接收。

公开(公告)号：US09189751B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-17

申请号：US14099760

申请日：2013-12-06

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Yoky Matsuoka ,  Evan J. Fisher ,  Mark Malhotra ,  Mark D. Stefanski ,  Rangoli Sharan ,  Frank E. Astier

IPC: G06F19/00 ,  G06N99/00 ,  H04Q9/00 ,  G05D23/19 ,  G05B15/02 ,  H04L12/28

CPC classification number: F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/62 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B2219/2642 ,  G05D23/1902 ,  G06N99/005 ,  H04L12/2829 ,  H04Q9/00 ,  H04Q2209/10

Abstract: The current application is directed to intelligent controllers that use sensor output and electronically stored information, including one or more of electronically stored rules, parameters, and instructions, to determine whether or not one or more types of entities are present within an area, volume, or environment monitored by the intelligent controllers. The intelligent controllers select operational modes and modify control schedules with respect to the presence and absence of the one or more entities. The intelligent controllers employ feedback information to continuously adjust the electronically stored parameters and rules in order to minimize the number of incorrect inferences with respect to the presence or absence of the one or more entities and in order to maximize the efficiency by which various types of systems controlled by the intelligent controllers carry out selected operational modes.

Abstract translation: 目前的应用涉及使用传感器输出和电子存储信息的智能控制器，其包括电子存储的规则，参数和指令中的一个或多个，以确定一个或多个类型的实体是否存在于区域， 或由智能控制器监控的环境。 智能控制器选择操作模式并修改关于一个或多个实体的存在和不存在的控制时间表。 智能控制器使用反馈信息来连续地调整电子存储的参数和规则，以便相对于一个或多个实体的存在或不存在来最小化不正确的推论的数量，并且为了最大化各种类型的系统的效率 智能控制器控制器执行选择的操作模式。