HVAC Communication System
    23.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20070131787A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-06-14

    申请号:US11567641

    申请日:2006-12-06

    IPC分类号: G05D23/00

    CPC分类号: F24F11/30 F24F11/56

    摘要: A system for communicating across conventional HVAC wiring is provided. The system includes a communication device having a communication module capable of inducing low power, high frequency current signals into a single control wire coupling, for example, a thermostat with a compressor. The communication module includes a power supply module that draws power sufficient to operate the communication module from the existing HVAC wiring, so as to eliminate any need for batteries or external power sources. A second communication module may be coupled to the single control wire. The second communication module operates as a transceiver sending communication signals to, and receiving communication signals from, the communication module. In one embodiment, the communication module is disposed within a building, for example coupled to an electronic thermostat, while the second communication module is disposed outside the building near the compressor. The communication signals are RF modulated signals between 5 and 50 MHz so as to take advantage of and pass across parasitic capacitances found inherent in transformers or other coils disposed within HVAC loads.

    HVAC communication system
    24.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20060124759A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-06-15

    申请号:US11301447

    申请日:2005-12-13

    IPC分类号: G05D23/00

    摘要: A system for communicating across conventional HVAC wiring is provided. The system includes a communication device having a communication module capable of inducing low power, high frequency current signals into a single control wire coupling, for example, a thermostat with a compressor. The communication module includes a power supply module that draws power sufficient to operate the communication module from the existing HVAC wiring, so as to eliminate any need for batteries or external power sources. A second communication module may be coupled to the single control wire. The second communication module operates as a transceiver sending communication signals to, and receiving communication signals from, the communication module. In one embodiment, the communication module is disposed within a building, for example coupled to an electronic thermostat, while the second communication module is disposed outside the building near the compressor. The communication signals are RF modulated signals between 5 and 50 MHz so as to take advantage of and pass across parasitic capacitances found inherent in transformers or other coils disposed within HVAC loads.

    Fraud prevention in an electronic coin telephone set
    26.
    发明授权
    Fraud prevention in an electronic coin telephone set 失效
    电子硬币电话机中的欺诈预防

    公开(公告)号:US4625078A

    公开(公告)日:1986-11-25

    申请号:US567053

    申请日:1983-12-30

    CPC分类号: G07F1/04 H04M17/023

    摘要: This invention pertains to a microcomputer controlled coin telephone set which prevents coin call fraud and performs all of the coin discrimination functions. The microcomputer also checks the operational readiness of the telephone set to prevent the acceptance of coins into a hopper for late collection by a coin box unless or until the set is fully functional.

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及一种防止硬币通话欺诈并执行所有硬币鉴别功能的微计算机控制硬币电话机。 微型计算机还检查电话机的操作准备状况,以防止将硬币接收到料斗中以便由硬币盒进行晚期收集,除非或者直到该组件完全起作用。

    System and method for establishing local control of a space conditioning load during a direct load control event

    公开(公告)号:US08352083B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-01-08

    申请号:US12869561

    申请日:2010-08-26

    申请人: Howard Ng

    发明人: Howard Ng

    IPC分类号: G05D23/00

    摘要: A system for establishing local control of a space conditioning load includes a switch for controlling a flow of energy for a space conditioning load. Control logic is operatively coupled to the switch, for receiving control parameters associated with a direct load control event from a utility provider. The control logic may also measure room temperature based on received temperature signals and determine if a room temperature is greater a comfort temperature range. The control logic may eliminate operation of a direct load control program if the room temperature is greater than or equal to the comfort temperature range. The control logic may log and signal back to the utility provider that the comfort temperature range is exceeded. The control logic may then restore local control of the switch and initiate a temperature setback control to a thermostat for the remainder of the control period.

    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ESTABLISHING LOCAL CONTROL OF A SPACE CONDITIONING LOAD DURING A DIRECT LOAD CONTROL EVENT
    28.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ESTABLISHING LOCAL CONTROL OF A SPACE CONDITIONING LOAD DURING A DIRECT LOAD CONTROL EVENT 有权
    用于在直接负载控制事件期间建立空间调节负载的本地控制的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120053745A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-03-01

    申请号:US12869561

    申请日:2010-08-26

    申请人: Howard Ng

    发明人: Howard Ng

    IPC分类号: G06F1/26

    摘要: A system for establishing local control of a space conditioning load includes a switch for controlling a flow of energy for a space conditioning load. Control logic is operatively coupled to the switch, for receiving control parameters associated with a direct load control event from a utility provider. The control logic may also measure room temperature based on received temperature signals and determine if a room temperature is greater a comfort temperature range. The control logic may eliminate operation of a direct load control program if the room temperature is greater than or equal to the comfort temperature range. The control logic may log and signal back to the utility provider that the comfort temperature range is exceeded. The control logic may then restore local control of the switch and initiate a temperature setback control to a thermostat for the remainder of the control period.

    摘要翻译: 用于建立空间调节负载的本地控制的系统包括用于控制空间调节负载的能量流的开关。 控制逻辑可操作地耦合到开关,用于接收与来自公用事业提供者的直接负载控制事件相关联的控制参数。 控制逻辑还可以基于接收的温度信号测量室温,并且确定室温是否在舒适温度范围内更大。 如果室温大于或等于舒适温度范围,则控制逻辑可以消除直接负载控制程序的操作。 控制逻辑可以记录并向公用事业提供者发回超过舒适温度范围的信号。 然后,控制逻辑可恢复开关的本地控制,并且在控制周期的其余时间内启动对恒温器的温度抑制控制。

    Method and system for local load control
    29.
    发明授权
    Method and system for local load control 有权
    本地负载控制的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US07778737B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-08-17

    申请号:US11470549

    申请日:2006-09-06

    IPC分类号: G05D3/12 G05D9/00 G05D5/00

    摘要: A method and system for shedding loads based upon a power system characteristic, such as voltage or frequency, is provided. In one embodiment, a remote party, such as a power generator or utility, transmits a signal to a control device proximately located with a load device. Upon receipt of the signal, the control device measures the power system characteristic for a predetermined time to establish a baseline threshold. The control device then monitors the power system characteristic. When the power system characteristic falls outside the baseline threshold, the control device sheds load. In one embodiment, the loads are prioritized such that the load of least importance may be shed first.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种基于电力系统特性(如电压或频率)来​​减轻负载的方法和系统。 在一个实施例中,诸如发电机或实用工具的远程方将信号发送到与负载设备近似位置的控制设备。 在接收到信号时,控制装置在预定时间内测量电力系统特性以建立基准阈值。 然后,控制装置监测电力系统特性。 当电力系统特性落后于基准阈值以下时,控制装置就会流出负载。 在一个实施例中,对负载进行优先排列,使得最不重要的负载首先被排出。