Bathing system controller having abnormal operational condition identification capabilities
    21.
    发明授权
    Bathing system controller having abnormal operational condition identification capabilities 有权
    具有异常操作状态识别功能的洗澡系统控制器

    公开(公告)号:US07843357B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-11-30

    申请号:US12000680

    申请日:2007-12-17

    IPC分类号: G08B21/00

    CPC分类号: G05B23/0235 A61H33/005

    摘要: A controller suitable for identifying an abnormal operational condition in a bathing system is provided. The controller includes a memory unit adapted for storing measurements indicative of electrical currents drawn by the bathing system under normal operating conditions, each measurement being indicative of the electrical current being drawn by a respective bathing unit component in the bathing system. The controller also includes a processing unit for modifying the measurements stored in the memory unit and for detecting an abnormal operational condition associated with the bathing system at least in part on the basis of measurements stored on the memory unit. In specific implementations, sensing circuitry adapted for obtaining measurements associated to components, such as relays and fuses, is provided. This sensing circuitry allows identify components on the controller, such as relays and fuses for example, and bathing unit components in the bathing system as potential causes of an abnormal operational condition associated with the bathing system.

    摘要翻译: 提供了适用于识别洗浴系统中的异常操作状况的控制器。 控制器包括一个存储单元,适用于存储指示在正常操作条件下由洗浴系统吸引的电流的测量值,每个测量值指示由洗浴系统中相应的洗浴单元部件吸取的电流。 控制器还包括处理单元,用于至少部分地基于存储在存储器单元中的测量值来修改存储在存储器单元中的测量值并用于检测与洗浴系统相关联的异常操作状况。 在具体实现中,提供了适于获得与组件(例如继电器和保险丝)相关联的测量值的感测电路。 该感测电路允许将控制器上的组件(例如继电器和保险丝)以及洗澡系统中的洗澡单元组件识别为与洗澡系统相关的异常操作状况的潜在原因。

    BATHING UNIT CONTROL SYSTEM PROVIDING MULTIMEDIA FUNCTIONALITY, TELEPHONE FUNCTIONALITY AND/OR DATA NETWORK ACCESS FUNCTIONALITY AND BATHING UNIT SYSTEM INCLUDING SAME
    22.
    发明申请
    BATHING UNIT CONTROL SYSTEM PROVIDING MULTIMEDIA FUNCTIONALITY, TELEPHONE FUNCTIONALITY AND/OR DATA NETWORK ACCESS FUNCTIONALITY AND BATHING UNIT SYSTEM INCLUDING SAME 审中-公开
    提供多媒体功能的电话单元控制系统,电话功能和/或数据网络访问功能和包含其中的浴室单元系统

    公开(公告)号:US20100070059A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-03-18

    申请号:US12619036

    申请日:2009-11-16

    IPC分类号: G06F17/00 G09G5/00

    摘要: A bathing unit control system suitable for controlling a set of bathing unit components in a bathing unit system and having multimedia control functionality is provided. The bathing unit control system includes a bathing unit controller suitable for issuing signals for controlling the set of bathing unit components in the bathing unit system. The control system also includes a multimedia source interface in communication with the bathing unit controller, the multimedia source interface enabling access to media content associated with an external media source. The control system also includes a control interface in communication with the bathing unit controller the control interface is operative for enabling a user to enter information indicative of a desired change in a certain operational setting of the bathing unit and for enabling a user to enter a media control command to cause media content associated with the external media source to be conveyed to the user. Variants of the control system provide a multimedia source interface adapted for enabling access to a telephone network and a data network such as the Internet.

    摘要翻译: 提供一种适用于控制洗浴单元系统中的一组洗浴单元部件并具有多媒体控制功能的洗澡单元控制系统。 洗澡单元控制系统包括洗澡单元控制器,适用于发出用于控制洗澡单元系统中的洗澡单元组件的信号。 控制系统还包括与洗澡单元控制器通信的多媒体源接口,多媒体源接口能够访问与外部媒体源相关联的媒体内容。 控制系统还包括与洗澡单元控制器通信的控制接口,控制接口可操作以使得用户能够输入指示洗澡单元的某个操作设置中的期望变化的信息,并且使用户能够进入媒体 控制命令使与外部媒体源相关联的媒体内容被传送给用户。 控制系统的变体提供一种多媒体源接口,其适于使得能够接入电话网络和诸如因特网的数据网络。

    Temperature control system for a bathing unit
    23.
    发明申请
    Temperature control system for a bathing unit 有权
    沐浴单元的温度控制系统

    公开(公告)号:US20050167419A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-08-04

    申请号:US10768062

    申请日:2004-02-02

    IPC分类号: A61H33/00 H05B1/02

    CPC分类号: A61H33/0095

    摘要: A temperature control system for a bathing unit that includes a water holding receptacle and a heating module. The temperature control system comprises a plurality of actuators associated to the heating module and a temperature regulation device in communication with the actuators. The plurality of actuators are adapted for acquiring a first set of actuation patterns for causing the heating module to acquire a non-heating state and a second set of actuation patterns for causing the heating module to acquire a heating state. The temperature regulation device is operative for controlling the plurality of actuators to cause the heating module to acquire either one of the heating state or the non-heating state and for selecting a configuration from the first set of actuation patterns for causing the heating module to acquire the non-heating state. Alternatively, the temperature control system includes a solid state device associated with the heating module.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于洗浴单元的温度控制系统,其包括保水容器和加热模块。 温度控制系统包括与加热模块相关联的多个致动器和与致动器连通的温度调节装置。 多个致动器适于获取用于使加热模块获取非加热状态的第一组致动图案和用于使加热模块获取加热状态的第二组致动图案。 所述温度调节装置用于控制所述多个致动器,以使所述加热模块获取所述加热状态或非加热状态中的任一个,并且用于从所述第一组致动模式中选择构造以使所述加热模块获取 非加热状态。 或者,温度控制系统包括与加热模块相关联的固态装置。

    Bathing unit controller
    24.
    发明授权
    Bathing unit controller 有权
    洗澡单元控制器

    公开(公告)号:US07419406B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-09-02

    申请号:US11072335

    申请日:2005-03-07

    IPC分类号: H01R13/64 H02J4/00

    摘要: A controller suitable for use in controlling components in a bathing unit is provided. The controller includes a controller body having a back surface and a front surface generally opposed to the back surface. The front surface includes a plurality of connector interfaces each being adapted for receiving a connector associated to a respective bathing unit component. A control circuit is positioned within the controller body for selectively providing electrical power to respective bathing unit components connected through the plurality of connector interfaces.

    摘要翻译: 提供一种适用于控制沐浴单元中组件的控制器。 控制器包括具有后表面和大体上与后表面相对的前表面的控制器本体。 前表面包括多个连接器接口,每个连接器接口适于接收与相应的洗浴单元部件相关联的连接器。 控制电路位于控制器主体内,用于选择性地向通过多个连接器接口连接的洗浴单元组件提供电力。

    Bathing unit controller and connector system therefore

    公开(公告)号:US20050090153A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-04-28

    申请号:US10693868

    申请日:2003-10-28

    摘要: A controller suitable for use in controlling components in a bathing unit is provided. The controller includes a plurality of connectors adapted for providing electrical power to respective bathing unit components. Each connector includes a set of contact elements arranged in a common configuration. A first subset of the set of contact elements is adapted for generating a power signal characterized by a first current-voltage combination and a second subset of the set of contact elements is adapted for generating a power signal characterized by second current-voltage combination. In accordance with another aspect, a keying system is providing including a key member for engaging a connector and a complementary key member for engaging a electrical plug. The keying system enables the electrical plug and the connector to establish an electrical connection when the key member and then complementary key member match.

    Control panel and control system for a spa
    28.
    发明授权
    Control panel and control system for a spa 失效
    温泉控制面板和控制系统

    公开(公告)号:US06874175B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-04-05

    申请号:US10452576

    申请日:2003-06-03

    IPC分类号: A61H33/00 A47K3/00

    摘要: The present invention provides a control panel for controlling operational settings of a spa. The control panel includes a first portion having a first user input device for enabling a user to enter a signal indicative of a desired change in the operational setting of the spa, and a second portion joined to the first portion and having a second user input device for enabling a user to enter a signal indicative of a desired change in the same operational setting of the spa as the first user input device. The first user input device is included within a first user interface positioned such as to facilitate its use by a user situated within the spa. The second user input device is included within a second user interface positioned such as to facilitate use by a user situated outside the spa.

    摘要翻译: 本发明提供一种用于控制温泉的操作设置的控制面板。 控制面板包括具有第一用户输入设备的第一部分,用于使得用户能够输入指示温泉的操作设置中期望的变化的信号,以及连接到第一部分并具有第二用户输入设备的第二部分 用于使用户能够在与第一用户输入设备相同的操作设置中输入指示期望变化的信号。 第一用户输入设备被包括在第一用户界面中,其定位成便于位于SPA内的用户使用它。 第二用户输入设备被包括在第二用户界面中,定位成便于位于温泉外的用户的使用。

    Bathing unit control system with capacitive water level sensor
    29.
    发明申请
    Bathing unit control system with capacitive water level sensor 审中-公开
    带电容式水位传感器的洗衣机控制系统

    公开(公告)号:US20050045621A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-03-03

    申请号:US10651949

    申请日:2003-09-02

    IPC分类号: A47K3/00 A61H33/00 H05B1/02

    摘要: A control system suitable for use in a bathing unit comprises a device including a body through which water can flow, and a capacitive water level sensor adapted for obtaining a capacitance measurement associated to a level of water in the device. The control system further comprises a processing unit in communication with the capacitive water level sensor for generating a control signal on the basis of the capacitance measurement, the control signal being operative for controlling the device. The device may include a heating module, a pump or any other suitable device in fluid communication with the water of the bathing unit.

    摘要翻译: 适用于洗浴单元的控制系统包括一个装置,其中包括一个水可以流动的主体,以及一个电容式水位传感器,适用于获得与装置中水位相关联的电容测量。 控制系统还包括与电容式水位传感器通信的处理单元,用于基于电容测量产生控制信号,该控制信号用于控制该设备。 该装置可以包括与洗澡单元的水流体连通的加热模块,泵或任何其它合适的装置。