公开(公告)号：US10747242B2

公开(公告)日：2020-08-18

申请号：US15716962

申请日：2017-09-27

Applicant: Google LLC

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

IPC: G05D23/19 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/52

Abstract: A user-friendly programmable thermostat is described that includes a body having a central electronic display surrounded by a ring that can be rotated and pressed inwardly to provide user input in a simple and elegant fashion. The current temperature and setpoint temperature are graphically displayed as prominent tick marks over a range of background tick marks on the electronic display. Different colors can be displayed to indicate currently active HVAC functions, and different intensities of colors can be displayed to indicate an amount of heating or cooling required to reach a target temperature. The setpoint temperature for the device can be altered by user rotation of the rotatable ring, and the programmed schedule can be displayed to the user and altered by the user by virtue of rotations and inward pressings of the ring. Initial device set up and installation, the viewing of device operation, the editing of various settings, and the viewing of historical energy usage information are made simple and elegant by virtue of the described form factor, display modalities, and user input modalities of the device.

公开(公告)号：US10606724B2

公开(公告)日：2020-03-31

申请号：US16425567

申请日：2019-05-29

Applicant: Google LLC

Inventor： Evan J. Fisher ,  David Sloo ,  Yoky Matsuoka ,  Timo A. Bruck ,  Matthew Lee Rogers ,  Anthony Michael Fadell

IPC: G06F11/30 ,  F24F11/30 ,  G05D23/19 ,  F24F11/52

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for attributing a primary causative agent for HVAC system usage being above or below an average, the HVAC system being controlled by a self-programming network-connected thermostat. Systems and method are also described interactively and graphically displaying schedule information to a user of an HVAC system controlled by a network-connected thermostat. The displayed information can include indications of the manner in which one or more setpoints was created or last modified. Historical HVAC performance information can also be displayed that can include details of certain energy-effecting events such as setpoint changes, adaptive recovery, as well as automatic and manually set non-occupancy modes.

公开(公告)号：US10581862B2

公开(公告)日：2020-03-03

申请号：US15799753

申请日：2017-10-31

Applicant: Google LLC

Inventor： Yoky Matsuoka ,  Anthony M. Fadell ,  Matthew L. Rogers ,  David Sloo ,  Scott A. McGaraghan ,  Samuel W. Kortz

IPC: H04L29/06 ,  G06Q50/06 ,  G06F16/955 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  H04W12/06 ,  F24F11/58 ,  F24F11/46

Abstract: A method includes generating a utility portal interface in response to a request from a utility computer system that receives parameters that specify a demand response event; providing a display of groups of energy-consuming locations that are available to be selected to participate in the demand response event; providing a display of an energy demand profile for the utility during the demand response event; receiving a selection of a subset of the groups of energy-consuming locations to participate in the demand response event; causing the display of the energy demand profile for the utility during the demand response event to be dynamically updated as the subset of the groups of energy-consuming locations are selected or deselected by the utility computer system to participate; and sending transmissions to thermostats associated with the subset of the groups of energy-consuming locations to execute the demand response event.

公开(公告)号：US10443877B2

公开(公告)日：2019-10-15

申请号：US15854379

申请日：2017-12-26

Applicant: Google LLC

Inventor： Timo Bruck ,  Evan Fisher ,  James B. Simister ,  Yoky Matsuoka ,  David Sloo ,  Clemens Knieper ,  Anthony Fadell ,  Matthew Rogers ,  Michael Plitkins ,  Mark Malhotra

IPC: G05B15/00 ,  F24F11/46 ,  F24F11/30 ,  G05D23/19 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F11/58 ,  F24F110/10 ,  F24F11/523 ,  F24F11/62

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：US10423135B2

公开(公告)日：2019-09-24

申请号：US16153147

申请日：2018-10-05

Applicant: GOOGLE LLC

Inventor： Anthony M. Fadell ,  Yoky Matsuoka ,  David Sloo ,  Maxime Veron

IPC: G05B15/02 ,  H04L12/28 ,  H04W4/80

Abstract: Embodiments provided herein relate to: suggesting, automatically implementing, or both suggesting and automatically implementing, one or more household policies to be implemented within a household environment. The household policies include one or more input criteria that is derivable from at least one smart device within the household environment, the one or more input criteria relating to a characteristic of the household environment, a characteristic of one or more occupants of the household, or both. The household policies also include one or more outputs to be provided based upon the one or more input criteria.

公开(公告)号：US10346275B2

公开(公告)日：2019-07-09

申请号：US13831236

申请日：2013-03-14

Applicant: Google LLC

Inventor： Evan J. Fisher ,  David Sloo ,  Yoky Matsuoka ,  Timo A. Bruck ,  Matthew Lee Rogers ,  Anthony Michael Fadell

IPC: G06F11/30 ,  G05D23/19 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/52

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for attributing a primary causative agent for HVAC system usage being above or below an average, the HVAC system being controlled by a self-programming network-connected thermostat. Systems and method are also described interactively and graphically displaying schedule information to a user of an HVAC system controlled by a network-connected thermostat. The displayed information can include indications of the manner in which one or more setpoints was created or last modified. Historical HVAC performance information can also be displayed that can include details of certain energy-effecting events such as setpoint changes, adaptive recovery, as well as automatic and manually set non-occupancy modes.

公开(公告)号：US10262507B2

公开(公告)日：2019-04-16

申请号：US14508485

申请日：2014-10-07

Applicant: Google LLC

Inventor： David Sloo ,  Jesse W. Boettcher ,  Maxime Veron ,  Sophie Le Guen

IPC: G08B5/36 ,  G08B17/10 ,  F24F11/30 ,  G01N27/02 ,  G01N27/12 ,  G01N33/00 ,  G08B25/00 ,  G08B21/18 ,  G08B29/18 ,  G08B3/10 ,  G08B21/14 ,  H04L12/28 ,  G08B5/22 ,  G08B21/12 ,  G08B25/01 ,  G08B29/02 ,  G08B29/04 ,  G08B29/26 ,  G08B17/117 ,  G08B29/22 ,  H04L29/08 ,  F24F11/33 ,  G01J1/42 ,  G01V8/10 ,  H05B33/08 ,  H05B37/02 ,  G06T7/70 ,  G06K9/00 ,  H04M1/725 ,  H04N7/18 ,  F24F11/34 ,  G08B25/08 ,  F24F120/10 ,  F24F11/46 ,  F24F11/58 ,  G08B19/00 ,  F24F11/75 ,  F24F11/89 ,  F24F11/70

Abstract: System for customizing hazard notifications based on user activity includes a hazard detector and a computer server system communicatively coupled to the hazard detector. The hazard detector detects a hazard level that is greater than a threshold setting, the hazard level indicating an amount of smoke or carbon monoxide present at the hazard detector. The hazard detector generates hazard data indicating the detection of the hazard level and transmits the hazard data to the computer server system. The computer server system associates a location with the hazard detector. Activity data indicating a user location is received at the computer server system and the hazard data is received at the computer server system. The computer server system generates a notification based on the hazard location and the user location in response to receiving the hazard data.

公开(公告)号：US20190079474A1

公开(公告)日：2019-03-14

申请号：US16153147

申请日：2018-10-05

Applicant: GOOGLE LLC

Inventor： Anthony M. Fadell ,  Yoky Matsuoka ,  David Sloo ,  Maxime Veron

IPC: G05B15/02 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04L12/28

CPC classification number: G05B15/02 ,  G05B2219/2642 ,  H04L12/2823 ,  H04W4/80

Abstract: Embodiments provided herein relate to: suggesting, automatically implementing, or both suggesting and automatically implementing, one or more household policies to be implemented within a household environment. The household policies include one or more input criteria that is derivable from at least one smart device within the household environment, the one or more input criteria relating to a characteristic of the household environment, a characteristic of one or more occupants of the household, or both. The household policies also include one or more outputs to be provided based upon the one or more input criteria.

公开(公告)号：US10082306B2

公开(公告)日：2018-09-25

申请号：US14789786

申请日：2015-07-01

Applicant: Google LLC

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

IPC: G05D23/12 ,  G05D23/185 ,  F24F11/00 ,  G05D23/19 ,  F24D19/10 ,  B01D46/00 ,  G05B15/02 ,  H01R9/24 ,  G05B13/02 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/62 ,  F24F11/89 ,  H04W4/70 ,  F24F110/00 ,  F24F110/10 ,  F24F120/10 ,  F24F140/60 ,  F24F11/32 ,  F24F130/40 ,  F24F120/20 ,  F24F11/63 ,  F24F11/64 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F11/61 ,  F24F11/46 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F11/39 ,  F24F11/47

CPC classification number: F24F11/30 ,  B01D46/0086 ,  F24D19/10 ,  F24D19/1084 ,  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.

公开(公告)号：US10078319B2

公开(公告)日：2018-09-18

申请号：US14975061

申请日：2015-12-18

Applicant: Google LLC

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

IPC: G05B19/10 ,  F24F11/00 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05D23/19 ,  G05B19/042 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/62 ,  G01R22/10 ,  F24F110/00 ,  F24F120/20 ,  F24F11/64 ,  F24F11/65 ,  F24F11/58 ,  F24F11/59 ,  F24F11/61

CPC classification number: G05B19/106 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F11/58 ,  F24F11/59 ,  F24F11/61 ,  F24F11/62 ,  F24F11/64 ,  F24F11/65 ,  F24F2110/00 ,  F24F2120/20 ,  G01R22/10 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B19/0423 ,  G05B2219/2614 ,  G05B2219/2642 ,  G05D23/1904 ,  G05D23/1917 ,  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.