公开(公告)号：US08706270B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-22

申请号：US13921152

申请日：2013-06-18

Applicant: Nest Labs, Inc.

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

IPC: G05B15/00 ,  G05B13/00 ,  G01M1/38 ,  F24F11/053 ,  F23N1/00 ,  F28F27/00

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：US20140005839A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-02

申请号：US14013922

申请日：2013-08-29

Applicant: NEST LABS, INC.

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

IPC: G05D23/19

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 condition; causing the set of wake-up conditions to be stored in the 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.

Abstract translation: 恒温器可以包括存储器和处理系统。 处理系统可以通过确定处理器从第一操作状态进入第二操作状态的一组唤醒条件来操作，所述一组唤醒条件包括与至少一个环境条件相关联的至少一个阈值 ; 使该组唤醒条件存储在存储器中; 在第一模式中操作，其中处理器在使一组唤醒条件存储在存储器中之后的时间间隔期间处于第一操作状态; 当所述处理器处于所述第一操作状态时，确定所述一组唤醒条件中的至少一个是否已经被满足; 然后在其中处理器处于第二操作状态的第二模式下操作。

公开(公告)号：US20140005837A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-02

申请号：US13921152

申请日：2013-06-18

Applicant: NEST LABS, INC.

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

IPC: G05D23/19

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：US20140316581A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-23

申请号：US13834586

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: Nest Labs, 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: F24F11/00

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：US08868219B2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-21

申请号：US14249205

申请日：2014-04-09

Applicant: Nest Labs, Inc.

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

IPC: G05B11/01 ,  G05B13/00 ,  G05B15/00 ,  G01M1/38 ,  G05D23/00 ,  G05D23/12 ,  G05D23/185 ,  F23N1/00 ,  G05D23/19

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.

公开(公告)号：US08850348B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-30

申请号：US13632118

申请日：2012-09-30

Applicant: NEST Labs, Inc.

Inventor： Anthony M. Fadell ,  Yoky Matsuoka ,  David Sloo ,  Michael Plitkins ,  Michael James Matas ,  Matthew Lee Rogers ,  Evan J. Fisher

IPC: G06F3/048

CPC classification number: F24F11/62 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/46 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F11/89 ,  F24F2120/20 ,  G05B19/409 ,  G05B2219/2614 ,  G05D23/1902 ,  G05D23/1905 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G06F3/04817 ,  G06F3/04847 ,  G09G5/37 ,  G09G2320/0613

Abstract: Methods and devices for controlling a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system by a thermostat are provided. Input can be received from a user via a thermostat, the input being indicative of an adjustment of an HVAC-related setting. On a real-time basis, the HVAC-related setting that is being adjusted can be compared against a feedback criterion designed to indicate a circumstance under which feedback is to be presented to the user. The circumstance can be indicative of an achievement of a HVAC-related setting of a predetermined responsibility level with respect to an energy usage of the HVAC system. Upon a real-time determination that the feedback criterion is satisfied, visual feedback can be caused to be presented to the user in real-time. The real-time feedback can include a visual icon having a visual appeal corresponding to a desirability of the satisfaction of the feedback criterion.

Abstract translation: 提供了通过恒温器控制加热，通风和空调（HVAC）系统的方法和装置。 可以经由恒温器从用户接收输入，该输入指示HVAC相关设置的调整。 在实时的基础上，正在调整的HVAC相关设置可以与设计用于指示向用户呈现反馈的情况的反馈标准进行比较。 该情况可以指示相对于HVAC系统的能量使用实现预定责任级别的HVAC相关设置。 在实时确定反馈标准得到满足的情况下，可以将视觉反馈实时呈现给用户。 实时反馈可以包括具有与满足反馈标准的可取性相对应的视觉吸引力的视觉图标。

公开(公告)号：US20140222220A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-07

申请号：US14249205

申请日：2014-04-09

Applicant: Nest Labs, Inc.

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

IPC: G05D23/19

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.

公开(公告)号：US20130211783A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-15

申请号：US13831236

申请日：2013-03-14

Applicant: Nest Labs, Inc.

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

IPC: G06F11/30

CPC classification number: G06F11/30 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F2221/32 ,  G05D23/1904

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.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于将HVAC系统使用的主要因果因素归因于高于或低于平均值的系统和方法，HVAC系统由自编程网络连接的恒温器控制。 还将系统和方法以交互方式描述并以图形方式向由网络连接的恒温器控制的HVAC系统的用户显示时间表信息。 显示的信息可以包括指示创建或最后修改一个或多个设定点的方式。 还可以显示历史HVAC性能信息，其中可以包括某些能量效应事件的细节，如设定值变化，自适应恢复，以及自动和手动设置非占用模式。

公开(公告)号：US20130103204A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-25

申请号：US13632137

申请日：2012-09-30

Applicant: NEST LABS, INC.

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

IPC: G05D23/00

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 thermostat includes at least a housing, a user interface, a memory, an environmental sensor, and a processing system. The processing system may be configured to operate in a wake state and a sleep state by determining wake-up conditions upon which the processor is to enter into the wake state from the sleep state that includes a threshold value associated with an environmental condition sensed by the environmental sensor, causing the wake-up conditions to be stored in the memory, operating in the sleep state during a time interval subsequent to causing the wake-up conditions to be stored in the memory, determining whether at least one of the wake-up conditions has been met, and operating in the wake state upon a determination that the at least one wake-up condition has been met.

Abstract translation: 恒温器至少包括壳体，用户接口，存储器，环境传感器和处理系统。 处理系统可以被配置为通过确定唤醒条件来操作处于唤醒状态和睡眠状态，唤醒条件，处理器将从休眠状态进入到唤醒状态，该休眠状态包括与由所述休眠状态感测的环境条件相关联的阈值 环境传感器，使唤醒条件存储在存储器中，在唤醒条件存储在存储器中之后的时间间隔内在休眠状态下操作，确定是否至少一个唤醒 已经满足条件，并且在确定已经满足至少一个唤醒条件的情况下在休眠状态下操作。

公开(公告)号：US09459018B2

公开(公告)日：2016-10-04

申请号：US13834586

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: Nest Labs, 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: F24F11/00 ,  G05D23/19

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。