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    CONTROL UNIT WITH AUTOMATIC SETBACK CAPABILITY
    33.
    发明申请
    CONTROL UNIT WITH AUTOMATIC SETBACK CAPABILITY 有权
    具有自动设置功能的控制单元

    公开(公告)号：US20120186774A1

    公开(公告)日：2012-07-26

    申请号：US13279151

    申请日：2011-10-21

    Applicant: Yoky MATSUOKA ,  Frank E. ASTIER ,  Rangoli SHARAN ,  Anthony Michael FADELL

    Inventor： Yoky MATSUOKA ,  Frank E. ASTIER ,  Rangoli SHARAN ,  Anthony Michael FADELL

    IPC: F28F27/00

    CPC classification number: F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/46 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F11/62 ,  F24F11/65 ,  F24F2120/10 ,  F24F2140/60 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B19/048 ,  G05B2219/2614 ,  G05D23/1904

    Abstract: Methods for controlling temperature in a conditioned enclosure such as a dwelling are described that include an “auto-away” and/or “auto-arrival” feature for detecting unexpected absences which provide opportunities for significant energy savings through automatic adjustment of the setpoint temperature. According to some preferred embodiments, when no occupancy has been detected for a minimum time interval, an “auto-away” feature triggers a changes of the state of the enclosure, and the actual operating setpoint temperature is changed to a predetermined energy-saving away-state temperature, regardless of the setpoint temperature indicated by the normal thermostat schedule. The purpose of the “auto away” feature is to avoid unnecessary heating or cooling when there are no occupants present to actually experience or enjoy the comfort settings of the schedule, thereby saving energy.

    Abstract translation: 描述了用于控制诸如住宅的调节外壳中的温度的方法，其包括用于检测意外缺席的“自动离开”和/或“自动到达”特征，其通过自动调整设定点温度提供显着节能的机会。 根据一些优选实施例，当没有在最小时间间隔内检测到占用时，“自动离开”特征触发外壳状态的改变，并且将实际操作设定点温度改变为预定的节能距离 - 不管由正常恒温器进度表示的设定点温度如何。 “自动离开”功能的目的是为了避免在没有乘客存在的情况下不必要的加热或冷却来实际体验或享受时间表的舒适设置，从而节约能源。

    THERMOSTAT GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE
    34.
    发明申请
    THERMOSTAT GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE 审中-公开
    恒温图形用户界面

    公开(公告)号：US20120131504A1

    公开(公告)日：2012-05-24

    申请号：US13356762

    申请日：2012-01-24

    Applicant: Anthony Michael Fadell ,  Matthew Lee Rogers ,  David Sloo ,  Michael J. Matas ,  Michael Plitkins

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

    IPC: G06F3/048

    CPC classification number: G05D23/1904 ,  F24D19/1084 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/52

    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 intuitive navigation within a menuing system. In a first mode of operation, an electronic display of the thermostat displays a population of tick marks arranged in an arcuate arrangement including a plurality of background tick marks, a setpoint tick mark representing a setpoint temperature, and an ambient temperature tick mark representing an ambient temperature, the setpoint temperature being dynamically changeable according to a tracked rotational input motion of a ring-shaped user interface component of the thermostat. In a second mode, the a plurality of user-selectable menu options is displayed in an arcuate arrangement along a menu option range area, and respective ones of the user-selectable menu options are selectively highlighted according to the tracked rotational input motion 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，同时还提供菜单系统内的直观导航。 在第一操作模式中，恒温器的电子显示器显示以弓形布置布置的刻痕标记群，包括多个背景刻度标记，表示设定点温度的设定点刻度标记和表示环境温度的环境温度刻度标记 温度，根据恒温器的环形用户界面部件的跟踪旋转输入运动，设定点温度可动态地变化。 在第二模式中，多个用户可选择的菜单选项沿着菜单选项范围区域以弧形排列显示，并且用户可选择的菜单选项中的相应选项根据环的跟踪旋转输入运动被有选择地高亮显示 形状的用户界面组件。

    HVAC FILTER MONITORING
    36.
    发明申请
    HVAC FILTER MONITORING 有权
    HVAC过滤器监控

    公开(公告)号：US20120125592A1

    公开(公告)日：2012-05-24

    申请号：US12987257

    申请日：2011-01-10

    Applicant: Anthony Michael FADELL ,  Yoky MATSUOKA ,  Matthew Lee ROGERS ,  David SLOO

    Inventor： Anthony Michael FADELL ,  Yoky MATSUOKA ,  Matthew Lee ROGERS ,  David SLOO

    IPC: G05D23/19 ,  H02N2/18 ,  G06F15/00 ,  B01D46/42

    CPC classification number: F24F11/0012 ,  B01D46/0086 ,  F24D19/10 ,  F24D19/1084 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/32 ,  F24F11/39 ,  F24F11/46 ,  F24F11/47 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F11/61 ,  F24F11/62 ,  F24F11/63 ,  F24F11/64 ,  F24F11/89 ,  F24F2110/00 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2120/10 ,  F24F2120/20 ,  F24F2130/40 ,  F24F2140/60 ,  G05B13/0265 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05D23/19 ,  G05D23/1902 ,  G05D23/1917 ,  H01R9/2416 ,  H04W4/70 ,  Y02B10/20 ,  Y02B10/70 ,  Y02D70/12 ,  Y02D70/122 ,  Y02D70/142 ,  Y02D70/144 ,  Y02D70/162 ,  Y10T29/49826

    Abstract: A method is described for identifying faults relating to an HVAC system, such a clogged filter. Sensor data is used to estimate HVAC system efficiency. Trends in system efficiency are then used to identify faults such as clogged filters. The sensor(s) can include one or more of the following types: optical sensor, temperature sensor, pressure sensor, acoustic transducer, humidity sensor, resistive sensor, capacitive sensor, and infrared sensor. The efficiency estimation can also be based on conditions external to the building, such as data from exterior sensors and/or data gathered from third parties such as government or private weather stations. The efficiency estimation can also be based on performance metrics such as the time used to reach a set point temperature. The fault identification includes filtering out non-fault related events.An instrumented air filter for use with an HVAC system is also described. The air filter, which can be disposable, can also include one or more of the following: a wireless communication device adapted to transmit data from the sensor to a receiver; a power harvester (e.g. using piezoelectric elements) positioned and adapted to generate power from air passing through the filter; and a power storage device adapted to store power generated by the power harvester.A method is also described for estimating HVAC system capacity based on user-inputted characteristics, such as the physical size, of an air filter used in the HVAC system.

    Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于识别与HVAC系统相关的故障的方法，这种堵塞的过滤器。 传感器数据用于估算HVAC系统的效率。 然后系统效率的趋势用于识别过滤器堵塞等故障。 传感器可以包括以下类型中的一种或多种：光学传感器，温度传感器，压力传感器，声学传感器，湿度传感器，电阻传感器，电容传感器和红外传感器。 效率估计还可以基于建筑外部的条件，例如来自外部传感器的数据和/或从第三方（例如政府或私人气象站）收集的数据。 效率估计也可以基于诸如达到设定点温度的时间等性能指标。 故障识别包括过滤非故障相关事件。 还描述了与HVAC系统一起使用的仪表用空气过滤器。 可以是一次性的空气过滤器还可以包括以下中的一个或多个：适于将数据从传感器传送到接收器的无线通信设备; 动力收割机（例如使用压电元件）定位并适于从通过过滤器的空气产生动力; 以及适于存储由所述电力收集机产生的电力的蓄电装置。 还描述了一种用于基于用户输入的特征（例如在HVAC系统中使用的空气过滤器的物理尺寸）来估计HVAC系统容量的方法。

    Methods, systems, and related architectures for managing network connected thermostats
    37.
    发明授权
    Methods, systems, and related architectures for managing network connected thermostats 有权
    用于管理网络连接恒温器的方法，系统和相关架构

    公开(公告)号：US08843239B2

    公开(公告)日：2014-09-23

    申请号：US13275311

    申请日：2011-10-17

    Applicant: Lee Mighdoll ,  Anthony Michael Fadell ,  Oliver W. Steele

    Inventor： Lee Mighdoll ,  Anthony Michael Fadell ,  Oliver W. Steele

    IPC: G05D23/00

    CPC classification number: H04L67/125 ,  F24D5/12 ,  F24D19/1009 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F11/61 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B2219/2614 ,  G05D23/1902 ,  H04L12/2809 ,  H04L12/2818 ,  H04L63/10 ,  H04L67/10 ,  H04L67/34

    Abstract: A thermostat management system facilitates an automatic pairing of a thermostat with a thermostat communication account. The thermostat management system receives a public network address associated with a computer device on a private network accessing the thermostat management account. The system retrieves the thermostat metadata including a public network address associated with a registration of the thermostat with the thermostat management system. The public network address registered with the thermostat metadata is provided by a router on the private network and therefore should match the public network address used by computer devices on the private network. The thermostat management account is paired with the thermostat if the thermostat has the same public network address as the computer device accessing the thermostat management account. Pairing the thermostat management account to the thermostat allows the thermostat management account to communicate with the thermostat over the public network through the thermostat management system.

    Abstract translation: 恒温器管理系统有助于恒温器与恒温器通信帐户的自动配对。 恒温器管理系统在访问恒温器管理帐户的专用网络上接收与计算机设备相关联的公共网络地址。 该系统检索恒温器元数据，包括与恒温器与恒温器管理系统的注册相关联的公共网络地址。 注册恒温器元数据的公网地址由专用网络上的路由器提供，因此应与专用网络上计算机设备使用的公网地址匹配。 如果恒温器与访问恒温器管理帐户的计算机设备具有相同的公共网络地址，则恒温器管理帐户与恒温器配对。 将恒温器管理帐户与恒温器配对可使恒温器管理帐户通过恒温器管理系统通过公共网络与恒温器进行通信。

    System and method for integrating sensors in thermostats
    38.
    发明授权
    System and method for integrating sensors in thermostats 有权
    将传感器集成在恒温器中的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号：US08727611B2

    公开(公告)日：2014-05-20

    申请号：US13199108

    申请日：2011-08-17

    Applicant: Brian Huppi ,  John Benjamin Filson ,  Fred Bould ,  David Sloo ,  Matthew Lee Rogers ,  Anthony Michael Fadell

    Inventor： Brian Huppi ,  John Benjamin Filson ,  Fred Bould ,  David Sloo ,  Matthew Lee Rogers ,  Anthony Michael Fadell

    IPC: G01J5/00

    CPC classification number: G01K17/00 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F2120/10 ,  G01J5/02 ,  G01K1/08 ,  G01K1/16 ,  G01K13/00 ,  G01V8/00 ,  G05D23/1902

    Abstract: Provided according to one or more embodiments is a thermostat having a housing, the housing including a forward-facing surface, the thermostat comprising a passive infrared (PIR) motion sensor disposed inside the housing for sensing occupancy in the vicinity of the thermostat. The PIR motion sensor has a radiation receiving surface and is able to detect the lateral movement of an occupant in front of the forward-facing surface of the housing. The thermostat further comprises a grille member having one or more openings and included along the forward-facing surface of the housing, the grille member being placed over the radiation receiving surface of the PIR motion sensor. The grille member is configured and dimensioned to visually conceal and protect the PIR motion sensor disposed inside the housing, the visual concealment promoting a visually pleasing quality of the thermostat, while at the same time permitting the PIR motion sensor to effectively detect the lateral movement of the occupant. In one embodiment, the grille member openings are slit-like openings oriented along a substantially horizontal direction.

    Abstract translation: 根据一个或多个实施例提供的是具有壳体的恒温器，壳体包括前向表面，恒温器包括设置在壳体内部的被动红外（PIR）运动传感器，用于感测恒温器附近的占用。 PIR运动传感器具有辐射接收表面，并且能够检测乘员在壳体的前向表面前方的横向移动。 恒温器还包括格栅部件，该格栅部件具有一个或多个开口并且沿着壳体的面向前的表面包括格栅部件，放置在PIR运动传感器的辐射接收表面上。 格栅构件的构造和尺寸被设计为可视地隐藏和保护设置在壳体内部的PIR运动传感器，视觉隐藏促进了视觉上令人满意的恒温器质量，同时允许PIR运动传感器有效地检测 乘客。 在一个实施例中，格栅构件开口是沿着基本上水平的方向定向的狭缝状开口。

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