公开(公告)号：US20050156731A1

公开(公告)日：2005-07-21

申请号：US11031237

申请日：2005-01-06

Applicant: John Chapman ,  Nicholas Ashworth ,  Robert Burt ,  Timothy Wallaert

Inventor： John Chapman ,  Nicholas Ashworth ,  Robert Burt ,  Timothy Wallaert

IPC: F24F11/00 ,  G08B19/00 ,  G08B25/14 ,  G08B29/00 ,  G08B29/14

CPC classification number: G08B25/14 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2110/50 ,  G08B29/145

Abstract: An intelligent thermostat communicates with threat detectors to allow periodic remote testing of the detector. The real-time clock and calendar functions of the thermostat allow the consumer to program the day, time, and frequency of the testing. The thermostat then communicates a test control signal to each of the detectors to initiate the self-test. The communication may be wired or wireless. During testing the thermostat displays a detector test screen. Upon completion of the self-test, the thermostat displays a test results screen for user confirmation. This results screen will indicate that the test passed or failed along with any diagnostic information provided by the detector. The thermostat also provides a test initiation screen from which the consumer may initiate a detector self-test manually. Loss of communications with a detector is also communicated to the user, as is the location of the detector that first identified a threat.

Abstract translation: 智能恒温器与威胁探测器进行通信，以便对探测器进行定期远程测试。 恒温器的实时时钟和日历功能允许消费者编程测试的日期，时间和频率。 恒温器然后将测试控制信号传送到每个检测器以启动自检。 通信可以是有线或无线的。 在测试期间，恒温器显示检测器测试屏幕。 自检完成后，恒温器将显示用户确认的测试结果屏幕。 该结果屏幕将指示测试通过或失败以及检测器提供的任何诊断信息。 恒温器还提供测试启动屏幕，消费者可以从其中手动启动检测器自检。 与检测器的通信丢失也传达给用户，以及首先识别出威胁的检测器的位置。

公开(公告)号：US20050103875A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-19

申请号：US10713292

申请日：2003-11-14

Applicant: Nicholas Ashworth ,  John Chapman

Inventor： Nicholas Ashworth ,  John Chapman

IPC: F24F11/00 ,  G05D23/19 ,  G06Q10/00 ,  G05D23/00

CPC classification number: G05D23/1902 ,  F24F11/30 ,  G06Q10/109

Abstract: A field programmable or configurable thermostat for an HVAC system is provided. The configurable thermostat allows field programmability of service contact information, including name and contact telephone number information for the installer or service person. The system reminders and service intervals may be provided based upon calendar time or run time, and may be adjusted to particular periods by the service person in the field. Soft keys whose function is described on various changing menus allow service person to navigate through the various display and information entry screens. Scrolling or selection keys are used in one embodiment to vary the information on appropriate screens. Alternate embodiments utilize touch screens, alphanumeric keypads, etc., for the entry and editing of such information.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于HVAC系统的现场可编程或可配置恒温器。 可配置恒温器允许服务联系信息的现场可编程性，包括安装人员或服务人员的姓名和联系人电话号码信息。 可以基于日历时间或运行时间提供系统提醒和服务间隔，并且可以由现场的服务人员调整到特定时段。 功能在各种变化的菜单上描述的软键允许服务人员通过各种显示和信息输入屏幕导航。 在一个实施例中使用滚动或选择键来改变适当屏幕上的信息。 替代实施例利用触摸屏，字母数字键盘等来输入和编辑这些信息。

公开(公告)号：US07913925B2

公开(公告)日：2011-03-29

申请号：US10897909

申请日：2004-07-23

Applicant: Nicholas Ashworth

Inventor： Nicholas Ashworth

IPC: F24F11/053 ,  G05D23/12 ,  G05D23/00 ,  G01K13/00

CPC classification number: G05D23/1902

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for visually displaying the present room temperature of a space, through the use of a thermostatic controller adapted for receiving a temperature input indicative of a temperature in a space, and having a housing that includes an illuminated portion thereof emitting a light having a characteristic of the light that changes as a function of the temperature in the space. In various forms of the invention characteristics of the light, such as the color or the intensity of the light, are changed as a function of the temperature in the space, to provide a visual indication indicative of the present room temperature of the space. The characteristic of the light may be changed as a function of the present room temperature, or as the difference between the present room temperature and a desired room temperature, or for other purposes.

Abstract translation: 提供一种用于通过使用适于接收指示空间中的温度的温度输入的恒温控制器来视觉显示空间的当前室温的装置和方法，并且具有壳体，该壳体包括其发射部分的照射部分 具有作为空间中的温度的函数而变化的光的特性的光。 在本发明的各种形式中，光的特性（例如颜色或光的强度）作为空间中的温度的函数而改变，以提供指示空间的当前室温的视觉指示。 光的特性可以根据当前室温的变化，或当前室温与期望的室温之间的差异，或为了其他目的而改变。

公开(公告)号：US07469550B2

公开(公告)日：2008-12-30

申请号：US11412399

申请日：2006-04-27

Applicant: John Gilman Chapman, Jr. ,  Nicholas Ashworth ,  Robert Burt ,  Timothy E. Wallaert ,  Joseph P. Rao

Inventor： John Gilman Chapman, Jr. ,  Nicholas Ashworth ,  Robert Burt ,  Timothy E. Wallaert ,  Joseph P. Rao

IPC: G05D23/12 ,  F25D15/00

CPC classification number: G05D23/1905 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F2120/10 ,  F24H9/2007

Abstract: An energy saving control for appliances via an intelligent thermostat is provided. This intelligent thermostat provides programmatic control over the HVAC system, and provides coordinated control over the appliances. This control over the appliances is accomplished via a communications network between the intelligent thermostat and the appliances. The appliances include occupancy sensors and transmit usage and occupancy information to the intelligent thermostat. The intelligent thermostat processes this information to determine the occupancy of the dwelling. The thermostat controls the HVAC system and the appliances according to the determined occupancy of the dwelling.

Abstract translation: 提供通过智能恒温器进行家电节能控制。 这种智能恒温器提供对HVAC系统的编程控制，并提供对设备的协调控制。 通过智能恒温器和设备之间的通信网络实现对设备的这种控制。 电器包括占用传感器，并向智能恒温器传送使用和占用信息。 智能恒温器处理这些信息以确定住宅的占用。 恒温器根据确定的住宅占有率来控制HVAC系统和家电。

公开(公告)号：US20080280551A1

公开(公告)日：2008-11-13

申请号：US11746101

申请日：2007-05-09

Applicant: Nicholas Ashworth

Inventor： Nicholas Ashworth

IPC: E06B7/02 ,  G08B21/14

CPC classification number: E05F15/72 ,  E05Y2201/422 ,  E05Y2201/43 ,  E05Y2800/42 ,  E05Y2900/106

Abstract: A ventilating system for a garage is provided. The ventilating system comprises an automatic garage door opening mechanism and a hazardous gas detector. The automatic garage door opening mechanism is configured for wireless communication and to move a garage door between an open position and a closed position. The hazardous gas detector is configured for wireless communication and to sense the presence of a hazardous gas within the garage. The hazardous gas detector wirelessly instructs the automatic garage door opening mechanism to move the garage door to the open position when the hazardous gas reaches a predetermined level in the garage. As such, the garage is ventilated.

Abstract translation: 提供车库通风系统。 通风系统包括自动车库门打开机构和危险气体检测器。 自动车库门打开机构被配置为用于无线通信并且将车库门在打开位置和关闭位置之间移动。 危险气体检测器被配置用于无线通信并且感测车库内有害气体的存在。 危险气体检测器无线地指示自动车库门打开机构，当危险气体达到车库中的预定水平时，将车库门移动到打开位置。 因此，车库通风。

公开(公告)号：US07311756B2

公开(公告)日：2007-12-25

申请号：US11288847

申请日：2005-11-29

Applicant: Nicholas Ashworth

Inventor： Nicholas Ashworth

IPC: B03C3/019

CPC classification number: B03C3/017 ,  B01D53/32 ,  B03C2201/14

Abstract: An indoor air quality system for a structure is provided. The indoor air quality system includes a ventilation system and a corona discharge apparatus. The ventilation system directs air through the structure. The corona discharge apparatus is positioned within the ventilation system and is operable to filter the air and to move the air through the ventilation system.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于结构的室内空气质量系统。 室内空气质量系统包括通风系统和电晕放电装置。 通风系统引导空气通过结构。 电晕放电装置位于通风系统内，可操作以过滤空气并使空气移动通过通风系统。

公开(公告)号：US20070045431A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-01

申请号：US11394581

申请日：2006-03-31

Applicant: John Chapman ,  Nicholas Ashworth ,  Robert Burt ,  Tony Gray ,  Phillip Wagner ,  Joseph Rao ,  George Catlin

Inventor： John Chapman ,  Nicholas Ashworth ,  Robert Burt ,  Tony Gray ,  Phillip Wagner ,  Joseph Rao ,  George Catlin

IPC: G05D23/19 ,  G05D23/12 ,  G05D23/00 ,  F24F11/053

CPC classification number: G05D23/1934 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/65 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2120/10

Abstract: A control system for managing a heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system based on occupancy of an area is provided. The occupancy may be determined by anticipated programming based on time of day zoning, and/or by actual sensed occupancy. In the later, the control system includes an occupancy sensor that communicates with a programmable thermostat. The occupancy sensor is disposed in the area and senses a state of occupancy of the area. The programmable thermostat instructs the HVAC system to adjust the temperature of the area within the structure based on the state of occupancy of that particular area to enhance occupant comfort and energy efficiency. The thermostat may also include programming modes or scripts that may be run to adjust operational control when abnormal occupancy conditions are sensed. Controllable dampers may also be used by the thermostat to achieve micro zoning control of the HVAC system.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于管理基于占地面积的加热，通风和空调（HVAC）系统的控制系统。 占用可以通过基于时间分区的预期编程和/或通过实际检测到的占用来确定。 在后面的情况下，控制系统包括与可编程恒温器通信的占用传感器。 占用传感器设置在该区域中并感测该区域的占用状态。 可编程恒温器指示HVAC系统根据该特定区域的占用状况来调整结构内的区域的温度，以提高乘客的舒适性和能量效率。 恒温器还可以包括可以运行的编程模式或脚本，以在检测到异常占用条件时调整操作控制。 恒温器也可以使用可控阻尼器来实现HVAC系统的微分区控制。

公开(公告)号：US07135965B2

公开(公告)日：2006-11-14

申请号：US11031237

申请日：2005-01-06

Applicant: John Gilman Chapman, Jr. ,  Nicholas Ashworth ,  Robert Burt ,  Timothy E. Wallaert

Inventor： John Gilman Chapman, Jr. ,  Nicholas Ashworth ,  Robert Burt ,  Timothy E. Wallaert

IPC: G08B29/00

CPC classification number: G08B25/14 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2110/50 ,  G08B29/145

Abstract: An intelligent thermostat communicates with threat detectors to allow periodic remote testing of the detector. The real-time clock and calendar functions of the thermostat allow the consumer to program the day, time, and frequency of the testing. The thermostat then communicates a test control signal to each of the detectors to initiate the self-test. The communication may be wired or wireless. During testing the thermostat displays a detector test screen. Upon completion of the self-test, the thermostat displays a test results screen for user confirmation. This results screen will indicate that the test passed or failed along with any diagnostic information provided by the detector. The thermostat also provides a test initiation screen from which the consumer may initiate a detector self-test manually. Loss of communications with a detector is also communicated to the user, as is the location of the detector that first identified a threat.

Abstract translation: 智能恒温器与威胁探测器进行通信，以便对探测器进行定期远程测试。 恒温器的实时时钟和日历功能允许消费者编程测试的日期，时间和频率。 恒温器然后将测试控制信号传送到每个检测器以启动自检。 通信可以是有线或无线的。 在测试期间，恒温器显示检测器测试屏幕。 自检完成后，恒温器将显示用户确认的测试结果屏幕。 该结果屏幕将指示测试通过或失败以及检测器提供的任何诊断信息。 恒温器还提供测试启动屏幕，消费者可以从其中手动启动检测器自检。 与检测器的通信丢失也传达给用户，以及首先识别出威胁的检测器的位置。

公开(公告)号：US20060208099A1

公开(公告)日：2006-09-21

申请号：US11412399

申请日：2006-04-27

Applicant: John Chapman ,  Nicholas Ashworth ,  Robert Burt ,  Timothy Wallaert ,  Joseph Rao

Inventor： John Chapman ,  Nicholas Ashworth ,  Robert Burt ,  Timothy Wallaert ,  Joseph Rao

IPC: G05D23/00

CPC classification number: G05D23/1905 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F2120/10 ,  F24H9/2007

Abstract: An energy saving control for appliances via an intelligent thermostat is provided. This intelligent thermostat provides programmatic control over the HVAC system, and provides coordinated control over the appliances. This control over the appliances is accomplished via a communications network between the intelligent thermostat and the appliances. The appliances include occupancy sensors and transmit usage and occupancy information to the intelligent thermostat. The intelligent thermostat processes this information to determine the occupancy of the dwelling. The thermostat controls the HVAC system and the appliances according to the determined occupancy of the dwelling.

Abstract translation: 提供通过智能恒温器进行家电节能控制。 这种智能恒温器提供对HVAC系统的编程控制，并提供对设备的协调控制。 通过智能恒温器和设备之间的通信网络实现对设备的这种控制。 电器包括占用传感器，并向智能恒温器传送使用和占用信息。 智能恒温器处理这些信息以确定住宅的占用。 恒温器根据确定的住宅占有率来控制HVAC系统和家电。

公开(公告)号：US20050156730A1

公开(公告)日：2005-07-21

申请号：US11031296

申请日：2005-01-06

Applicant: John Chapman ,  Nicholas Ashworth ,  Robert Burt ,  Timothy Wallaert

Inventor： John Chapman ,  Nicholas Ashworth ,  Robert Burt ,  Timothy Wallaert

IPC: F24F11/00 ,  G08B21/14 ,  G08B29/00

CPC classification number: F24F11/0001 ,  F24F2110/72 ,  G08B21/14 ,  Y02A50/243 ,  Y10T137/1939

Abstract: Upon detection of a high carbon monoxide condition, an intelligent thermostat regulates operation of appliances that have sources of combustion which could be the source of or may exacerbate the high carbon monoxide condition. This hazardous condition is detected by a detector and communicated to the intelligent thermostat by wired or wireless communications. The intelligent thermostat then communicates with these appliances either via wired or wireless communications. The intelligent thermostat may also operate a ventilation system to flush the environment with fresh air to minimize or eliminate the hazardous condition. External and internal temperature sensors allow coordinated operation of the ventilating and heating systems to flush the environment with fresh air without causing a freezing condition to exist within the environment.

Abstract translation: 在检测到高一氧化碳条件时，智能恒温器调节具有燃烧源的电器的操作，燃烧源可能是高一氧化碳条件的来源或可能加剧高一氧化碳条件。 这种危险状况由检测器检测到，并通过有线或无线通信传送到智能恒温器。 智能恒温器然后通过有线或无线通信与这些设备进行通信。 智能恒温器还可以操作通风系统以用新鲜空气冲洗环境以最小化或消除危险状况。 外部和内部温度传感器允许通风和加热系统的协调操作，以新鲜空气冲洗环境，而不会在环境中存在冻结状况。