公开(公告)号：US20150233596A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-20

申请号：US14703661

申请日：2015-05-04

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Daniel Adam Warren ,  Grant M. Erickson ,  Andrea Mucignat ,  Edwin H. Satterthwaite ,  Joseph Adam Ruff ,  Joseph E. Palmer ,  Shigefumi Honjo

IPC: F24F11/00 ,  G05B13/02

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: In a multi-sensing, wirelessly communicating learning thermostat that uses power-harvesting to charge an internal power source, methods are disclosed for ensuring that the battery does not become depleted or damaged while at the same time ensuring selected levels of thermostat functionality. Charge status is monitored to determine whether the present rate of power usage needs to be stemmed. If the present rate of power usage needs to be stemmed, then a progression of performance levels and/or functionalities can be scaled back according to a predetermined progressive power conservation algorithm. In one embodiment, a wake-on-proximity function that activates a user interface based on readings from the proximity sensor may be altered while still allowing a HVAC control circuitry to operate as normal.

Abstract translation: 在使用功率收集来对内部电源充电的多感测无线通信学习恒温器中，公开了确保电池不会耗尽或损坏同时确保所选择的恒温器功能水平的方法。 监控充电状态以确定是否需要阻止当前的电力使用率。 如果需要阻止当前的电力使用率，则可以根据预定的逐行功率节省算法来缩减性能水平和/或功能的进展。 在一个实施例中，可以改变基于来自接近传感器的读数激活用户接口的唤醒接近功能，同时仍允许HVAC控制电路正常操作。

公开(公告)号：US09684317B2

公开(公告)日：2017-06-20

申请号：US14292642

申请日：2014-05-30

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Anthony Michael Fadell ,  Yoky Matsuoka ,  Matthew Lee Rogers ,  David Sloo ,  Michael Plitkins ,  Rangoli Sharan ,  Joseph Adam Ruff

IPC: F24F11/00 ,  G05D23/19 ,  F24D19/10 ,  H04W4/00 ,  B01D46/00 ,  G05B15/02 ,  F24F11/02 ,  H01R9/24

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 for controlling an HVAC system and related systems, methods, and computer program products for facilitating user-friendly installation of the thermostat are described. For one embodiment, automated installation verification is performed by the thermostat by automatically sensing which wires have been inserted, selecting a candidate HVAC operating function (e.g., heating or cooling) that is consistent with a subset of HVAC signal types indicated by the inserted wires, applying control signals to the HVAC system to invoke that HVAC operating function, and processing a time sequence of acquired temperature readings to determine whether that HVAC operating function was successfully carried out. For one embodiment, the initial automated testing of the heating and cooling functions are only carried out at times for which such heating or cooling function would normally be invoked during normal operation of the thermostat. Automated determination of a heat pump call convention is also described.

公开(公告)号：US09002526B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-07

申请号：US13970164

申请日：2013-08-19

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Yoky Matsuoka ,  Joseph Adam Ruff ,  Mark Malhotra

IPC: G05D23/19 ,  H04L12/28

CPC classification number: F24F11/006 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/62 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05D23/1904 ,  G05D23/1927 ,  G05D23/1931 ,  H04L12/2825 ,  H04L12/2834 ,  H04L2012/285

Abstract: The current application is directed to intelligent controllers that continuously, periodically, or intermittently monitor progress towards one or more control goals under one or more constraints in order to achieve control that satisfies potentially conflicting goals. An intelligent controller may alter aspects of control, dynamically, while the control is being carried out, in order to ensure that goals are obtained and a balance is achieved between potentially conflicting goals. The intelligent controller uses various types of information to determine an initial control strategy as well as to dynamically adjust the control strategy as the control is being carried out.

Abstract translation: 目前的应用针对智能控制器，其在一个或多个约束下连续，周期地或间歇地监视朝向一个或多个控制目标的进展，以便实现满足潜在冲突目标的控制。 智能控制器可以在控制正在执行时动态地改变控制的方面，以确保获得目标并在潜在的冲突目标之间实现平衡。 智能控制器使用各种类型的信息来确定初始控制策略，以及在执行控制时动态调整控制策略。