公开(公告)号：US10126011B2

公开(公告)日：2018-11-13

申请号：US14977298

申请日：2015-12-21

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: F24F11/62 ,  F24F1/02 ,  G05D23/19 ,  F24F7/10 ,  F24F11/00 ,  F24F3/044 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/70 ,  F24F11/83 ,  F24F11/72 ,  F24F11/74 ,  F24F11/76 ,  F24F110/00 ,  F24F110/10 ,  F24F120/10 ,  F24F110/40 ,  F24F140/40 ,  F24F11/66 ,  F24F11/54 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F11/58 ,  F24F11/52

Abstract: Various arrangements for controlling multiple environmental zones are presented. A first zone specific device may be configured to alter an environmental condition of a first environmental zone of the multiple environmental zones. The first zone specific device may include a rechargeable power source for at least partially powering the operation of the first zone specific device. The first zone specific device may include a communication interface for communicating with other devices of the system. Also, a central controller may be present that is configured to communicate with the first zone specific device to determine a power status of the rechargeable power source of the first zone specific device.

公开(公告)号：US09995497B2

公开(公告)日：2018-06-12

申请号：US14951206

申请日：2015-11-24

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: F24F11/00 ,  F24F1/02 ,  G05D23/19 ,  F24F7/10 ,  F24F3/044

CPC classification number: F24F11/62 ,  F24F1/022 ,  F24F3/044 ,  F24F7/10 ,  F24F11/0001 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F11/54 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F11/58 ,  F24F11/66 ,  F24F11/70 ,  F24F11/72 ,  F24F11/74 ,  F24F11/76 ,  F24F11/83 ,  F24F2110/00 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2110/40 ,  F24F2120/10 ,  F24F2140/40 ,  G05D23/1934

Abstract: An Electronically-Controlled Register vent (ECRV) that can be easily installed by a homeowner or general handyman is disclosed. The ECRV can be used to convert a non-zoned HVAC system into a zoned system. The ECRV can also be used in connection with a conventional zoned HVAC system to provide additional control and additional zones not provided by the conventional zoned HVAC system. In one embodiment, the ECRV is configured have a size and form-factor that conforms to a standard manually-controlled register vent. In one embodiment, a zone thermostat is configured to provide thermostat information to the ECRV. In one embodiment, the zone thermostat communicates with a central monitoring system that coordinates operation of the heating and cooling zones.

公开(公告)号：US09872249B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-16

申请号：US15601705

申请日：2017-05-22

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: G08C19/04 ,  H04W52/02 ,  G08B1/08 ,  H04Q9/00 ,  G06F1/32 ,  G08B25/10 ,  G08B17/00 ,  G08B25/00 ,  G08B17/10 ,  H04Q9/02 ,  G08B21/18 ,  H04W84/18 ,  G08B21/14 ,  G08B13/04

CPC classification number: H04W52/0225 ,  G06F1/3209 ,  G08B1/08 ,  G08B13/04 ,  G08B17/00 ,  G08B17/10 ,  G08B21/14 ,  G08B21/182 ,  G08B25/001 ,  G08B25/007 ,  G08B25/009 ,  G08B25/10 ,  H04Q9/00 ,  H04Q9/02 ,  H04W84/18 ,  Y02B70/30 ,  Y02D70/00 ,  Y02D70/144 ,  Y02D70/26

Abstract: Various embodiments of wireless ambient sensor unit are presented. The sensor unit may include a wireless transceiver configured to transmit sensor data and to receive instructions. The sensor unit may include a sensor configured to measure an ambient condition. The sensor unit may include a controller in communication with the wireless transceiver and the sensor. The controller may be configured to compare data measured about the ambient condition to a stored threshold while the wireless ambient sensor unit is functioning in a low-power mode. The controller may be configured to exit the low-power mode in response to the comparison of the data with the stored threshold. The controller may be configured to cause the data measured about the ambient condition to be transmitted by the wireless transceiver as one or more messages in response to the comparison to the stored threshold.

公开(公告)号：US20170257826A1

公开(公告)日：2017-09-07

申请号：US15601705

申请日：2017-05-22

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: H04W52/02 ,  H04Q9/00 ,  G06F1/32 ,  G08B25/10 ,  G08B17/00 ,  G08B25/00 ,  G08B13/04 ,  H04Q9/02 ,  G08B21/18 ,  H04W84/18 ,  G08B21/14 ,  G08B1/08 ,  G08B17/10

CPC classification number: H04W52/0225 ,  G06F1/3209 ,  G08B1/08 ,  G08B13/04 ,  G08B17/00 ,  G08B17/10 ,  G08B21/14 ,  G08B21/182 ,  G08B25/001 ,  G08B25/007 ,  G08B25/009 ,  G08B25/10 ,  H04Q9/00 ,  H04Q9/02 ,  H04W84/18 ,  Y02B70/30 ,  Y02D70/00 ,  Y02D70/144 ,  Y02D70/26

Abstract: Various embodiments of wireless ambient sensor unit are presented. The sensor unit may include a wireless transceiver configured to transmit sensor data and to receive instructions. The sensor unit may include a sensor configured to measure an ambient condition. The sensor unit may include a controller in communication with the wireless transceiver and the sensor. The controller may be configured to compare data measured about the ambient condition to a stored threshold while the wireless ambient sensor unit is functioning in a low-power mode. The controller may be configured to exit the low-power mode in response to the comparison of the data with the stored threshold. The controller may be configured to cause the data measured about the ambient condition to be transmitted by the wireless transceiver as one or more messages in response to the comparison to the stored threshold.

公开(公告)号：US20160231013A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-11

申请号：US14977298

申请日：2015-12-21

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: F24F11/00 ,  F24F11/04

CPC classification number: F24F11/62 ,  F24F1/022 ,  F24F3/044 ,  F24F7/10 ,  F24F11/0001 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F11/54 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F11/58 ,  F24F11/66 ,  F24F11/70 ,  F24F11/72 ,  F24F11/74 ,  F24F11/76 ,  F24F11/83 ,  F24F2110/00 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2110/40 ,  F24F2120/10 ,  F24F2140/40 ,  G05D23/1934

Abstract: Various arrangements for controlling multiple environmental zones are presented. A first zone specific device may be configured to alter an environmental condition of a first environmental zone of the multiple environmental zones. The first zone specific device may include a rechargeable power source for at least partially powering the operation of the first zone specific device. The first zone specific device may include a communication interface for communicating with other devices of the system. Also, a central controller may be present that is configured to communicate with the first zone specific device to determine a power status of the rechargeable power source of the first zone specific device.

Abstract translation: 介绍了控制多个环境区的各种安排。 第一区域特定装置可以被配置为改变多个环境区域的第一环境区域的环境状况。 第一区域特定设备可以包括用于至少部分地为第一区域特定设备的操作供电的可再充电电源。 第一区域特定设备可以包括用于与系统的其他设备进行通信的通信接口。 而且，可以存在配置成与第一区域特定设备通信以确定第一区域特定设备的可再充电电源的电力状态的中央控制器。

公开(公告)号：US09353963B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-31

申请号：US14183222

申请日：2014-02-18

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: F24F11/02 ,  F24F11/00 ,  F24F1/02 ,  F24F11/053 ,  G05D23/19 ,  F24F7/10 ,  F24F11/04

CPC classification number: F24F11/62 ,  F24F1/022 ,  F24F3/044 ,  F24F7/10 ,  F24F11/0001 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F11/54 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F11/58 ,  F24F11/66 ,  F24F11/70 ,  F24F11/72 ,  F24F11/74 ,  F24F11/76 ,  F24F11/83 ,  F24F2110/00 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2110/40 ,  F24F2120/10 ,  F24F2140/40 ,  G05D23/1934

Abstract: An Electronically-Controlled Register vent (ECRV) that can be easily installed by a homeowner or general handyman is disclosed. The ECRV can be used to convert a non-zoned HVAC system into a zoned system. The ECRV can also be used in connection with a conventional zoned HVAC system to provide additional control and additional zones not provided by the conventional zoned HVAC system. In one embodiment, the ECRV is configured have a size and form-factor that conforms to a standard manually-controlled register vent. In one embodiment, a zone thermostat is configured to provide thermostat information to the ECRV. In one embodiment, the zone thermostat communicates with a central monitoring system that coordinates operation of the heating and cooling zones.

Abstract translation: 公开了可由房主或一般杂工容易安装的电子控制寄存器通风口（ECRV）。 ECRV可用于将未划分的HVAC系统转换为分区系统。 ECRV还可以与传统的分区式暖通空调系统结合使用，以提供额外的控制和传统分区式暖通空调系统不提供的附加区域。 在一个实施例中，ECRV被配置为具有符合标准手动控制的排放口的尺寸和形状因数。 在一个实施例中，区域恒温器被配置为向ECRV提供恒温器信息。 在一个实施例中，区域恒温器与协调加热和冷却区域的操作的中央监控系统通信。

公开(公告)号：US09286788B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-15

申请号：US14339234

申请日：2014-07-23

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: G08B1/00 ,  G08B25/10 ,  G08B1/08 ,  G08B25/00 ,  G08B17/10 ,  G06F1/32 ,  G08B17/00 ,  H04Q9/02

CPC classification number: H04W52/0225 ,  G06F1/3209 ,  G08B1/08 ,  G08B13/04 ,  G08B17/00 ,  G08B17/10 ,  G08B21/14 ,  G08B21/182 ,  G08B25/001 ,  G08B25/007 ,  G08B25/009 ,  G08B25/10 ,  H04Q9/00 ,  H04Q9/02 ,  H04W84/18 ,  Y02B70/30 ,  Y02D70/00 ,  Y02D70/144 ,  Y02D70/26

Abstract: A low cost, robust, wireless sensor that provides an extended period of operability without maintenance is described. The wireless sensors are configured to communicate with a base unit or repeater. When the sensor unit detects an anomalous ambient condition (e.g., smoke, fire, water, etc.) the sensor communicates with the base unit and provides data regarding the anomalous condition. The sensor unit receives instructions to change operating parameters and/or control external devices.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种低成本，强大的无线传感器，可在无需维护的情况下提供长时间的可操作性。 无线传感器被配置为与基本单元或中继器通信。 当传感器单元检测到异常环境条件（例如，烟雾，火灾，水等）时，传感器与基本单元通信并提供关于异常状况的数据。 传感器单元接收改变操作参数和/或控制外部设备的指令。

公开(公告)号：US20160029315A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-28

申请号：US14875488

申请日：2015-10-05

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: H04W52/02 ,  G08B21/18 ,  G08B17/10

CPC classification number: H04W52/0225 ,  G06F1/3209 ,  G08B1/08 ,  G08B13/04 ,  G08B17/00 ,  G08B17/10 ,  G08B21/14 ,  G08B21/182 ,  G08B25/001 ,  G08B25/007 ,  G08B25/009 ,  G08B25/10 ,  H04Q9/00 ,  H04Q9/02 ,  H04W84/18 ,  Y02B70/30 ,  Y02D70/00 ,  Y02D70/144 ,  Y02D70/26

Abstract: A low cost, robust, wireless sensor that provides an extended period of operability without maintenance is described. The wireless sensors are configured to communicate with a base unit or repeater. When the sensor unit detects an anomalous ambient condition (e.g., smoke, fire, water, etc.) the sensor communicates with the base unit and provides data regarding the anomalous condition. The sensor unit receives instructions to change operating parameters and/or control external devices.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种低成本，强大的无线传感器，可在无需维护的情况下提供长时间的可操作性。 无线传感器被配置为与基本单元或中继器通信。 当传感器单元检测到异常环境条件（例如，烟雾，火灾，水等）时，传感器与基本单元通信并提供关于异常状况的数据。 传感器单元接收改变操作参数和/或控制外部设备的指令。

公开(公告)号：US20150354844A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-10

申请号：US14827180

申请日：2015-08-14

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: F24F11/00

CPC classification number: F24F11/62 ,  F24F1/022 ,  F24F3/044 ,  F24F7/10 ,  F24F11/0001 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F11/54 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F11/58 ,  F24F11/66 ,  F24F11/70 ,  F24F11/72 ,  F24F11/74 ,  F24F11/76 ,  F24F11/83 ,  F24F2110/00 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2110/40 ,  F24F2120/10 ,  F24F2140/40 ,  G05D23/1934

Abstract: Various forms of wirelessly-enabled thermostats for multi-area HVAC control are presented. Such a thermostat may include: a controller; a temperature sensor included in the wireless-enabled thermostat that is in communication with the controller; a user input device that permits a user to input a setpoint temperature and an area priority, and a wireless communication system included in the wireless-enabled thermostat that is in communication with the controller. The controller may be configured to communicate temperature readings to a remotely-located central system and receive, from the user input device, the setpoint temperature and the area priority. The controller may be configured to communicate the setpoint temperature and the area priority to the central system.

Abstract translation: 介绍了多区域HVAC控制的各种形式的无线自动恒温器。 这种恒温器可以包括：控制器; 包括在与控制器通信的无线使能恒温器中的温度传感器; 允许用户输入设定点温度和区域优先级的用户输入设备，以及包括在与控制器通信的无线使能恒温器中的无线通信系统。 控制器可以被配置为将温度读数传达到远程位置的中央系统，并且从用户输入设备接收设定点温度和区域优先级。 控制器可以被配置为将中心系统的设定点温度和区域优先级通信。

公开(公告)号：US09194600B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-24

申请号：US14183062

申请日：2014-02-18

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Lawrence Kates

IPC: F24F11/02 ,  F24F11/00 ,  F24F11/053 ,  G05D23/19 ,  F24F7/10 ,  F24F11/04

CPC classification number: F24F11/62 ,  F24F1/022 ,  F24F3/044 ,  F24F7/10 ,  F24F11/0001 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F11/54 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F11/58 ,  F24F11/66 ,  F24F11/70 ,  F24F11/72 ,  F24F11/74 ,  F24F11/76 ,  F24F11/83 ,  F24F2110/00 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2110/40 ,  F24F2120/10 ,  F24F2140/40 ,  G05D23/1934

Abstract: An Electronically-Controlled Register vent (ECRV) that can be easily installed by a homeowner or general handyman is disclosed. The ECRV can be used to convert a non-zoned HVAC system into a zoned system. The ECRV can also be used in connection with a conventional zoned HVAC system to provide additional control and additional zones not provided by the conventional zoned HVAC system. In one embodiment, the ECRV is configured have a size and form-factor that conforms to a standard manually-controlled register vent. In one embodiment, a zone thermostat is configured to provide thermostat information to the ECRV. In one embodiment, the zone thermostat communicates with a central monitoring system that coordinates operation of the heating and cooling zones.

Abstract translation: 公开了可由房主或一般杂工容易地安装的电子控制寄存器通风口（ECRV）。 ECRV可用于将未划分的HVAC系统转换为分区系统。 ECRV还可以与传统的分区式暖通空调系统结合使用，以提供额外的控制和传统分区式暖通空调系统不提供的附加区域。 在一个实施例中，ECRV被配置为具有符合标准手动控制的排放口的尺寸和形状因数。 在一个实施例中，区域恒温器被配置为向ECRV提供恒温器信息。 在一个实施例中，区域恒温器与协调加热和冷却区域的操作的中央监控系统通信。