公开(公告)号：US20150005953A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-01

申请号：US14487616

申请日：2014-09-16

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Anthony Michael Fadell ,  Matthew Lee Rogers ,  David Sloo ,  Michael James Matas ,  Michael Plitkins

IPC: G05D23/19 ,  G06F3/0482

CPC classification number: G05B15/02 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/46 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F11/63 ,  F24F11/64 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2110/12 ,  F24F2120/10 ,  F24F2120/12 ,  F24F2120/20 ,  G05D23/1902 ,  G05D23/1917 ,  G05D23/1919 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/04842 ,  G06F3/04847 ,  H01H25/06 ,  H01H2239/07

Abstract: A thermostat for controlling an HVAC system is described, the thermostat having a user interface that is visually pleasing, approachable, and easy to use while also providing ready access to, and intuitive navigation within, a menuing system capable of receiving a variety of different types of user settings and/or control parameters. For some embodiments, the thermostat comprises a housing, a ring-shaped user-interface component configured to track a rotational input motion of a user, a processing system configured to identify a setpoint temperature value based on the tracked rotational input motion, and an electronic display coupled to the processing system. An interactive thermostat menuing system is accessible to the user by an inward pressing of the ring-shaped user interface component. User navigation within the interactive thermostat menuing system is achievable by virtue of respective rotational input motions and inward pressings of the ring-shaped user interface component.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于控制HVAC系统的恒温器，恒温器具有视觉上令人愉快，平易近人且易于使用的用户界面，同时还提供能够接收各种不同类型的菜单系统的准备访问和直观的导航 的用户设置和/或控制参数。 对于一些实施例，恒温器包括壳体，被配置为跟踪用户的旋转输入运动的环形用户界面部件，被配置为基于跟踪的旋转输入运动来识别设定点温度值的处理系统，以及电子 显示器耦合到处理系统。 通过向内按压环形用户界面部件，用户可以访问交互式温控器菜单系统。 通过相应的旋转输入运动和环形用户界面部件的向内按压，可以实现交互式恒温器菜单系统内的用户导航。

公开(公告)号：US20140358297A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-04

申请号：US14457492

申请日：2014-08-12

Applicant: GOOGLE INC.

Inventor： Anthony M. Fadell ,  Matthew L. Rogers ,  David Sloo ,  Michael Plitkins ,  Shigefumi Honjo ,  John B. Filson ,  Michael J. Matas ,  Fred Bould ,  Brian Huppi

IPC: F24F11/00 ,  H04L29/08 ,  G06N99/00

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 user-friendly, network-connected learning thermostat is described. The thermostat is made up of (1) a wall-mountable backplate that includes a low-power consuming microcontroller used for activities such as polling sensors and switching on and off the HVAC functions, and (2) separable head unit that includes a higher-power consuming microprocessor, color LCD backlit display, user input devices, and wireless communications modules. The thermostat also includes a rechargeable battery and power-stealing circuitry adapted to harvest power from HVAC triggering circuits. By maintaining the microprocessor in a “sleep” state often compared to the lower-power microcontroller, high-power consuming activities, such as learning computations, wireless network communications and interfacing with a user, can be temporarily performed by the microprocessor even though the activities use energy at a greater rate than is available from the power stealing circuitry.

Abstract translation: 描述了一个用户友好的网络连接的学习恒温器。 恒温器由（1）壁挂式背板组成，包括一个低功耗微控制器，用于诸如轮询传感器和接通和关闭HVAC功能的活动，以及（2）可分离的头单元， 功耗微处理器，彩色LCD背光显示器，用户输入设备和无线通信模块。 恒温器还包括可充电电池和电力窃取电路，其适于从HVAC触发电路获取电力。 通过将微处理器经常与低功率微控制器相比较，将微处理器维持在“休眠”状态，即使在微处理器的活动中也可以暂时执行诸如学习计算，无线网络通信和与用户接口等大功率消耗活动 以比偷窃电路可用的更大的速率使用能量。

公开(公告)号：US10175668B2

公开(公告)日：2019-01-08

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 ,  G05D23/19 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/46 ,  F24F11/52

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.

公开(公告)号：US09952573B2

公开(公告)日：2018-04-24

申请号：US14792122

申请日：2015-07-06

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： David Sloo ,  Anthony Michael Fadell ,  Matthew Lee Rogers ,  Michael Plitkins ,  Michael James Matas ,  Steven A. Hales, IV

IPC: F24F11/00 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05D23/19 ,  H04L12/00 ,  H04L12/64

CPC classification number: G05B15/02 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F2221/32 ,  G05D23/19 ,  G05D23/1904 ,  H04L12/00 ,  H04L12/6418

Abstract: Devices and methods are provided for generating and/or displaying a graphical user interface used to control an energy-consuming system, such as a heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) system. Such an electronic device may include, for example, a processor that generates the graphical user interface and an electronic display that displays the graphical user interface. The graphical user interface may include a menu formed from discrete display elements that, owing to the way in which the discrete display elements are shifted into and out of view on the screen, appear to be spatially related to one another.

公开(公告)号：US09890970B2

公开(公告)日：2018-02-13

申请号：US14389243

申请日：2013-03-29

Applicant: Google Inc.

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 ,  Mark Malhotra

IPC: G05B13/00 ,  F24F11/00 ,  G05D23/19

CPC classification number: F24F11/46 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F11/523 ,  F24F11/58 ,  F24F11/62 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  G05D23/1902

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for interactively, graphically displaying and reporting 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 or monthly summary each of several days or months respectively. 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.

公开(公告)号：US09194598B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-24

申请号：US14457797

申请日：2014-08-12

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Anthony M. Fadell ,  Matthew L. Rogers ,  David Sloo ,  Michael Plitkins ,  Shigefumi Honjo ,  John B. Filson ,  Michael J. Matas ,  Fred Bould ,  Brian Huppi

IPC: F24F11/00 ,  G05D23/19 ,  G05D23/27 ,  G06F3/0487 ,  G05D23/24 ,  G01J5/00 ,  G01J5/04 ,  G06N99/00 ,  H04L29/08 ,  G01K1/02 ,  G05B15/02

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: An occupancy sensing electronic thermostat is described that includes a thermostat body, an electronic display that is viewable by a user in front of the thermostat, a passive infrared sensor for measuring infrared energy and an infrared energy directing element formed integrally with a front surface of the thermostat body. The passive infrared sensor may be positioned behind the infrared energy directing element such that infrared energy is directed thereonto by the infrared energy directing element. The thermostat may also include a temperature sensor and a microprocessor programmed to detect occupancy based on measurements from the passive infrared sensor.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种占用感测电子恒温器，其包括恒温器主体，由恒温器前面的用户可见的电子显示器，用于测量红外能量的被动红外传感器和与该恒温器的前表面一体形成的红外能量引导元件 恒温器体。 被动红外传感器可以定位在红外能量引导元件的后面，使得红外能量被红外能量引导元件引导到其上。 恒温器还可以包括温度传感器和被编程为基于来自被动红外传感器的测量来检测占用的微处理器。

公开(公告)号：US09175871B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-03

申请号：US14464647

申请日：2014-08-20

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Alastair R. Gourlay ,  Timo Bruck ,  Anthony M. Fadell ,  Matthew L. Rogers ,  David Sloo ,  Michael Plitkins ,  Shigefumi Honjo ,  John B. Filson ,  Michael J. Matas ,  Fred Bould ,  Brian Huppi

IPC: F24F11/00 ,  G05D23/19

CPC classification number: F24F11/62 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F11/54 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F11/58 ,  F24F11/64 ,  F25B2600/07 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05D23/1905 ,  G06F3/04845 ,  G06F3/04847 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G06F3/04886

Abstract: A system including a thermostat user interface for a network-connected thermostat is described. The system includes a thermostat including a frustum-shaped shell body having a circular cross-section and a circular rotatable ring, which is user rotatable for adjusting a setting of the thermostat. The system further includes a client application that is operable on a touch-screen device separate from the thermostat, that displays a graphical representation of a circular dial, that detects a user-input motion proximate the graphical representation, that determines a user-selected setpoint temperature value based on the user-input motion, that displays a numerical representation of the user-selected setpoint temperature value, and that wirelessly transmits to the thermostat data representative of the user-selected setpoint temperature.

Abstract translation: 描述了包括用于网络连接的恒温器的恒温器用户界面的系统。 该系统包括恒温器，其包括具有圆形横截面的截头锥形壳体和圆形可旋转环，其可旋转用于调节恒温器的设置。 该系统还包括可在与恒温器分开的触摸屏设备上操作的客户端应用程序，其显示圆形拨盘的图形表示，该图形表示检测靠近图形表示的用户输入运动，其确定用户选择的设定点 基于用户输入运动的温度值，其显示用户选择的设定点温度值的数字表示，以及无线地传送到代表用户选择的设定点温度的恒温器数据。

公开(公告)号：US20150308705A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-29

申请号：US14792122

申请日：2015-07-06

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： David Sloo ,  Anthony Michael Fadell ,  Matthew Lee Rogers ,  Michael Plitkins ,  Michael James Matas ,  Steven A. Hales, IV

IPC: F24F11/00 ,  G05B15/02

CPC classification number: G05B15/02 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F2221/32 ,  G05D23/19 ,  G05D23/1904 ,  H04L12/00 ,  H04L12/6418

Abstract: Devices and methods are provided for generating and/or displaying a graphical user interface used to control an energy-consuming system, such as a heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) system. Such an electronic device may include, for example, a processor that generates the graphical user interface and an electronic display that displays the graphical user interface. The graphical user interface may include a menu formed from discrete display elements that, owing to the way in which the discrete display elements are shifted into and out of view on the screen, appear to be spatially related to one another.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于生成和/或显示用于控制诸如加热，通风或空调（HVAC）系统的能耗系统的图形用户界面的设备和方法。 这样的电子设备可以包括例如生成图形用户界面的处理器和显示图形用户界面的电子显示器。 图形用户界面可以包括由离散显示元件形成的菜单，由于离散显示元件在屏幕上移入和离开视图的方式，其显示为在空间上彼此相关。

公开(公告)号：US20150168003A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-18

申请号：US14575095

申请日：2014-12-18

Applicant: Google Inc.

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

IPC: F24F11/00

CPC classification number: F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/46 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F11/58 ,  F24F11/64 ,  F24F11/70 ,  F24F2110/12 ,  F24F2120/10 ,  F24F2120/14 ,  F24F2130/00 ,  F24F2130/10 ,  F24F2130/20 ,  F24F2140/60

Abstract: A system includes a thermostat that controls a heating, ventilation, and cooling (HVAC) system of a structure in accordance with a signature-based temperature program. The thermostat includes one or more sensors configured to collect occupant activity data, a network interface configured to communicate with at least one online resource, a memory configured to store a signature-based temperature model, and a processor. The processor is configured to determine a temperature to implement from an output of the signature-based temperature model, wherein a current value of the at least one model input and a current measure of occupant activity are provided as inputs to the signature-based temperature model. The processor is further configured to provide control signals to the HVAC system to implement the determined temperature.

Abstract translation: 系统包括根据基于签名的温度程序控制结构的加热，通风和冷却（HVAC）系统的恒温器。 恒温器包括被配置为收集乘客活动数据的一个或多个传感器，配置成与至少一个在线资源通信的网络接口，被配置为存储基于签名的温度模型的存储器和处理器。 处理器被配置为确定从基于签名的温度模型的输出实现的温度，其中至少一个模型输入的当前值和乘员活动的当前度量被提供为基于签名的温度模型的输入 。 处理器还被配置为向HVAC系统提供控制信号以实现所确定的温度。

公开(公告)号：US20150168002A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-18

申请号：US14575074

申请日：2014-12-18

Applicant: Google Inc.

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

IPC: F24F11/00

CPC classification number: F24F11/70 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F11/64 ,  F24F2120/10 ,  F24F2120/14 ,  F24F2120/20

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to thermostatically controlling a HVAC system according to a temperature program that is at least partially responsive to observed or predicted changes in the type or degree of occupant activity. For example, a thermostat may process collected occupant activity data in conjunction a temperature program to identify a particular temperature setpoint that is associated with a statistically detectable change between a first and a second type or degree of occupant activity. During a time window that includes the identified temperature setpoint, if the thermostat detects the change between the first and the second type or degree of occupant activity in the occupant activity data, the thermostat may responsively implement the temperature associated with the identified temperature setpoint, regardless of whether the current time is prior to, the same as, or subsequent to the time associated with the identified temperature setpoint.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及根据温度程序对HVAC系统进行恒温控制，所述温度程序至少部分地响应于观察或预测的乘员活动类型或程度的变化。 例如，恒温器可以结合温度程序来处理收集的乘员活动数据，以识别与第一类型和第二类型或乘员活动程度之间的统计上可检测的变化相关联的特定温度设定点。 在包括识别的温度设定点的时间窗口期间，如果恒温器检测到乘员活动数据中的第一类型和第二类型或乘员活动度之间的变化，则恒温器可以响应地实现与所识别的温度设定点相关联的温度，不管 当前时间是否在与所识别的温度设定点相关联的时间之前，相同或之后。