公开(公告)号：US20190310831A1

公开(公告)日：2019-10-10

申请号：US15958970

申请日：2018-04-20

Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company

Inventor： Theresa N. Gillette ,  Tyler P. McCune ,  Jonathan A. Burns ,  Shaun B. Atchison ,  Shawn A. Hern ,  Brian D. Rigg ,  John W. Uerkvitz

IPC: G06F8/34 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F13/14 ,  F24F11/74 ,  G05B19/042 ,  F24F11/52

Abstract: A heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system may include a HVAC unit that may control air flow, a first control system that may directly control operation of equipment in the HVAC unit, and a second control system communicatively coupled to the first control system. The second control system may be located in a different zone of a building as compared to the first control system, such that the second control system may receive a request to adjust the air flow output by the HVAC unit and send a command to the first control system based on the request. The command may cause the first control system to adjust the operation of the equipment in the HVAC unit to cause the air flow output by the HVAC unit to be adjusted according to the request.

公开(公告)号：US20190264937A1

公开(公告)日：2019-08-29

申请号：US15920129

申请日：2018-03-13

Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company

Inventor： Shaun B. Atchison ,  Andrew M. Boyd ,  Noel A. Grajeda-Trevizo ,  Tom R. Tasker

IPC: F24F11/32 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F11/74 ,  F24F11/86 ,  G05B19/048

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a system for a heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system includes a compressor configured to circulate a working fluid through the HVAC system, a fan configured to direct across a heat exchanger coil of the HVAC system, an ambient sensor configured to monitor a condition of an environment surrounding the heat exchanger coil, and a control system communicatively coupled to the ambient sensor, where the control system is configured to detect a status of the ambient sensor, and where the control system is configured to adjust operation of the compressor, or the fan, or both, upon detection of an error of the ambient sensor.

公开(公告)号：US20180266718A1

公开(公告)日：2018-09-20

申请号：US15983899

申请日：2018-05-18

Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company

Inventor： Theresa N. Gillette ,  Shaun B. Atchison ,  Jonathan A. Burns

IPC: F24F11/46 ,  F24F11/523 ,  F24F11/57 ,  F24F11/64 ,  F24F11/65 ,  G05B19/042

CPC classification number: F24F11/46 ,  F24F11/523 ,  F24F11/57 ,  F24F11/64 ,  F24F11/65 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2120/12 ,  F24F2120/14 ,  F24F2120/20 ,  F24F2140/50 ,  F24F2140/60 ,  G05B19/0428 ,  Y02P80/10

Abstract: A building controller for a building that includes a first zone and a second zone. The building controller includes a processing circuit configured to store zone modes for the building. The zone modes include zone activity modes each associated with an occupant activity within the zone and one or more environmental settings. The processing circuit is configured to receive an indication to operate the first zone in a first zone mode of the zone modes and an indication to operate the second zone in a second zone mode of the zone modes. The processing circuit is configured to operate one or more pieces of building equipment based on the first zone mode and operate the one or more pieces of building equipment based on the second zone mode.

公开(公告)号：US20180032969A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-01

申请号：US15644458

申请日：2017-07-07

Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company

Inventor： Theresa Thy N. Gillette ,  Jedidiah O. Bentz ,  Brian D. Rigg ,  Shawn A. Hern ,  Tom R. Tasker ,  Shaun B. Atchison ,  Tyler P. McCune ,  Aneek M. Noor ,  John W. Uerkvitz

IPC: G06Q10/10 ,  G05B19/048 ,  H04L29/08 ,  G06Q10/00 ,  F24D19/10 ,  F24F11/02

CPC classification number: G06Q10/1095 ,  F24D19/10 ,  F24F1/0003 ,  F24F11/38 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F11/58 ,  F24F11/61 ,  F24F11/89 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2110/30 ,  F24F2110/40 ,  F24F2140/60 ,  G05B19/042 ,  G05B19/048 ,  G05B2219/2614 ,  G06Q10/20 ,  H04L67/10

Abstract: A heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system includes a controller associated with a residence. The controller is configured to determine an expected value range for an operating parameter of a component of the HVAC system. Additionally, the controller is configured to receive a signal from a sensor indicative of a current value of the operating parameter of the component and determine if the current value of the operating parameter is outside the expected value range. Based on the determination that the current value is outside the expected value range, the controller is additionally configured to initiate a diagnostic mode of the controller. In the diagnostic mode, the controller is configured to collect diagnostic data associated with the HVAC system.

公开(公告)号：US20180031267A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-01

申请号：US15660790

申请日：2017-07-26

Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company

Inventor： Shawn A. Hern ,  Brian D. Rigg ,  Theresa N. Gillette ,  Jedidiah O. Bentz ,  Shaun B. Atchison ,  Tyler McCune ,  Aneek M. Noor ,  Tom R. Tasker

IPC: F24F11/00 ,  G05B15/02 ,  F25D21/04

CPC classification number: F24F11/30 ,  F24F1/0022 ,  F24F11/42 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F2110/30 ,  F24F2140/60 ,  F25B49/022 ,  F25B2600/21 ,  F25B2700/15 ,  F25B2700/2106 ,  F25B2700/21175 ,  F25D21/04 ,  G05B15/02

Abstract: A heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system includes an outdoor unit having a heat exchanger. The heat exchanger includes a coil configured to route refrigerant therethrough. The HVAC system also includes a motor configured to drive a fan, a motor controller configured to regulate operation of the motor, and a global controller configured to regulate operation of global aspects of the HVAC system. The HVAC system also includes a power sensor configured to detect a power parameter relating to a power input to the motor controller, a power output from the motor controller, or a power input to the motor, wherein the global controller is configured to receive data indicative of the power parameter from the power sensor, and wherein the global controller is configured to analyze the data indicative of the power parameter to detect a frozen coil condition, a fouled coil condition, or both.

公开(公告)号：US20170074539A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-16

申请号：US15260294

申请日：2016-09-08

Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company

Inventor： Jedidiah O. Bentz ,  Brian D. Rigg ,  Theresa N. Gillette ,  Tom R. Tasker ,  Tyler McCune ,  John W. Uerkvitz ,  Shaun B. Atchison ,  Daniel S. Middleton ,  Aneek Muhammad Noor ,  William P. Alberth, JR. ,  Joseph R. Ribbich

IPC: F24F11/00 ,  G06Q20/14 ,  G06Q20/12 ,  G05B19/042 ,  G06Q50/06

Abstract: A thermostat for a building space. The thermostat includes a communications interface and a processing circuit. The communications interface is configured to engage in bidirectional communications with heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) equipment and to receive an indication of a current heating or cooling load from the HVAC equipment. The processing circuit is configured to determine an occupancy of the building space based on the indication of the current heating or cooling load received from the HVAC equipment. The processing circuit is further configured to operate the HVAC equipment based on the determined occupancy of the building space.

Abstract translation: 建筑空间恒温器。 恒温器包括通信接口和处理电路。 通信接口被配置为与加热，通风或空调（HVAC）设备进行双向通信，并且从HVAC设备接收当前加热或冷却负载的指示。 处理电路被配置为基于从HVAC设备接收到的当前加热或冷却负载的指示来确定建筑空间的占用。 处理电路还被配置为基于确定的建筑空间的占用来操作HVAC设备。

公开(公告)号：US20170074537A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-16

申请号：US15260301

申请日：2016-09-08

Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company

Inventor： Jedidiah O. Bentz ,  Brian D. Rigg ,  Theresa N. Gillette ,  Tom R. Tasker ,  Tyler McCune ,  John W. Uerkvitz ,  Shaun B. Atchison ,  Daniel S. Middleton ,  Aneek Muhammad Noor ,  William P. Alberth, JR. ,  Joseph R. Ribbich

IPC: F24F11/00 ,  G05B19/042

Abstract: A thermostat for a building space includes a communications interface, an electronic display, and a processing circuit. The communications interface is configured to receive service provider information via a network connection. The electronic display includes a user interface configured to display the service provider information. The processing circuit is configured to determine when to display the service provider information on the electronic display by monitoring thermostat events.

Abstract translation: 用于建筑空间的恒温器包括通信接口，电子显示器和处理电路。 通信接口被配置为经由网络连接来接收服务提供商信息。 电子显示器包括被配置为显示服务提供商信息的用户界面。 处理电路被配置为通过监视恒温器事件来确定何时在电子显示器上显示服务提供商信息。

公开(公告)号：US12078468B2

公开(公告)日：2024-09-03

申请号：US17352673

申请日：2021-06-21

Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company

Inventor： Shaun B. Atchison ,  Jedidiah O. Bentz ,  John W. Uerkvitz ,  Aneek M. Noor ,  Drew H. Carlton ,  Andrew M. Boyd ,  Brian D. Rigg ,  Shawn A. Hern ,  Noel A. Grajeda-Trevizo ,  Cody J. Kaiser ,  Tom R. Tasker

IPC: G01B11/00 ,  F24F11/52 ,  G01C15/00 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06T7/521 ,  H04W4/33

CPC classification number: G01B11/005 ,  F24F11/52 ,  G01C15/002 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06T7/521 ,  H04W4/33 ,  G06T2207/10028

Abstract: The present disclosure includes systems and methods for determining dimensions, shapes, and locations of rooms of a building using a mobile device for controlling heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) provided to the rooms and building. A measuring device receives a shape of a room in the building and determines a dimension set of the room based on the shape of the room. The measuring device transmits the shape of the room and the dimension set to a mobile device that determines a layout of the building based on the shapes and the dimension sets corresponding to the rooms of the building. In this manner, the systems and methods provide the layout of the building more efficiently, resulting in an improved HVAC system installation and operation process.

公开(公告)号：US11493221B2

公开(公告)日：2022-11-08

申请号：US16684200

申请日：2019-11-14

Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company

Inventor： Steven A. Tice ,  Shaun B. Atchison ,  Noel A. Grajeda-Trevizo ,  Andrew M. Boyd

IPC: F24F11/37 ,  F24F11/36 ,  F24F11/42 ,  F24F11/67 ,  F24F11/88 ,  F24F11/76 ,  F24F11/86 ,  F24F11/43

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a controller for a heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning (HVAC) system. The controller is configured to operate in a first defrost mode or a second defrost mode, determine that feedback from a first sensor of the HVAC system is unavailable, receive feedback from a second sensor of the HVAC system, and operate the HVAC system in the second defrost mode instead of the first defrost mode in response to unavailability of the feedback from the first sensor and based on the feedback from the second sensor.

公开(公告)号：US11359832B2

公开(公告)日：2022-06-14

申请号：US17181972

申请日：2021-02-22

Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company

Inventor： Shaun B. Atchison ,  Brian D. Rigg

IPC: F24F11/63 ,  G05B15/02

Abstract: The present disclosure includes a control board including a switchable input/output port. The switchable I/O port may provide a switchable communication bus capable of selectively supporting one of multiple different communication protocols and may provide a switchable power bus capable of selectively conducting electrical power from one of multiple different power supplies. As such, the control board may communicatively and/or electrically couple to a wide range of devices. To that end, the control board may support the dynamic interchange and reconfiguration of devices coupled to the control board, allowing a control system including the control board greater operational flexibility.