公开(公告)号：US09890970B2

公开(公告)日：2018-02-13

申请号：US14389243

申请日：2013-03-29

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Timo A. Bruck ,  Evan J. Fisher ,  James B. Simister ,  Yoky Matsuoka ,  David Sloo ,  Clemens M. Knieper ,  Anthony Michael Fadell ,  Matthew Lee Rogers ,  Michael Plitkins ,  Mark Malhotra

IPC: G05B13/00 ,  F24F11/00 ,  G05D23/19

CPC classification number: F24F11/46 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F11/523 ,  F24F11/58 ,  F24F11/62 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  G05D23/1902

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for interactively, graphically displaying and reporting performance information to a user of an HVAC system controlled by a self-programming network-connected thermostat. The information is made on a remote display device such as a smartphone, tablet computer or other computer, and includes a graphical daily or monthly summary each of several days or months respectively. In response to a user selection of a day, detailed performance information is graphically displayed that can include an indication of HVAC activity on a timeline, the number of hours of HVAC activity, as well as one or more symbols on a timeline indicating setpoint changes, and when a setpoint was changed due to non-occupancy.

公开(公告)号：US09807099B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-31

申请号：US13866199

申请日：2013-04-19

Applicant: GOOGLE INC.

Inventor： Yoky Matsuoka ,  Anthony Michael Fadell ,  Matthew Lee Rogers ,  David Sloo ,  Scott A. McGaraghan ,  Samuel Ward Korz

IPC: H04L29/06 ,  G06Q50/06 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06F17/30 ,  H04W12/06 ,  F24F11/00

CPC classification number: H04L63/102 ,  F24F11/46 ,  F24F11/58 ,  G06F17/30876 ,  G06Q30/0202 ,  G06Q50/06 ,  H04L63/08 ,  H04W12/06

Abstract: Various utility portals that enable utility companies to manage demand-response events are disclosed. The disclosed utility portals include several different options for enabling utility companies to communicate information to and received information from an energy management system. The energy management system can host the portal and can carry out a demand response event via intelligent, network-connected devices based on information provided by the utility company.

公开(公告)号：US09746198B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-29

申请号：US14637205

申请日：2015-03-03

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Yoky Matsuoka ,  Joseph Adam Ruff ,  Mark Malhotra

IPC: F24F11/00 ,  G05B15/02 ,  H04L12/28 ,  G05D23/19

CPC classification number: F24F11/006 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/62 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05D23/1904 ,  G05D23/1927 ,  G05D23/1931 ,  H04L12/2825 ,  H04L12/2834 ,  H04L2012/285

Abstract: The current application is directed to intelligent controllers that continuously, periodically, or intermittently monitor progress towards one or more control goals under one or more constraints in order to achieve control that satisfies potentially conflicting goals. An intelligent controller may alter aspects of control, dynamically, while the control is being carried out, in order to ensure that goals are obtained and a balance is achieved between potentially conflicting goals. The intelligent controller uses various types of information to determine an initial control strategy as well as to dynamically adjust the control strategy as the control is being carried out.

公开(公告)号：US09709290B2

公开(公告)日：2017-07-18

申请号：US14600469

申请日：2015-01-20

Applicant: GOOGLE INC.

Inventor： Yoky Matsuoka ,  Frank E. Astier ,  Rangoli Sharan ,  Anthony Michael Fadell

IPC: F24F11/00 ,  G05D23/19 ,  G05B15/02

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.

公开(公告)号：US09696735B2

公开(公告)日：2017-07-04

申请号：US13871746

申请日：2013-04-26

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Yoky Matsuoka ,  Evan J. Fisher

IPC: G05D27/00 ,  F24F3/14 ,  G05D27/02 ,  G05D22/02 ,  G05D23/19

CPC classification number: G05D27/02 ,  F24F3/1405 ,  G05D22/02 ,  G05D23/1902

Abstract: A thermostat and a method include using occupancy sensors, temperature sensors, and humidity sensors to control activation of a cooling function of an HVAC system to dehumidify an enclosure. During times when the enclosure is occupied, the cooling function is activated when the humidity exceeds a first threshold humidity, and continues until the humidity drops below a second threshold humidity or the temperature drops below a first threshold temperature. During times when the enclosure is unoccupied, the cooling function is activated when the humidity exceeds a third threshold humidity, and continues until the humidity drops below a fourth threshold humidity or the temperature drops below a second threshold temperature.

公开(公告)号：US20170146261A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-25

申请号：US15366974

申请日：2016-12-01

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Matthew Lee Rogers ,  Anthony Michael Fadell ,  Erik Charlton ,  Shigefumi Honjo ,  Yoky Matsuoka ,  David Sloo ,  Isabel Thornton

IPC: F24F11/00 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05D23/19

CPC classification number: G05D23/1917 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/46 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F11/58 ,  F24F11/62 ,  F24F11/64 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2120/10 ,  F24F2120/12 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B2219/25419 ,  G05B2219/2614 ,  G05B2219/2642 ,  G05D23/1904

Abstract: The current application is directed to an intelligent-thermostat-controlled environmental-conditioning system in which computational tasks and subcomponents with associated intelligent-thermostat functionalities are distributed to one or more of concealed and visible portions of one or more intelligent thermostats and, in certain implementations, to one or more intermediate boxes. The intelligent thermostats are interconnected to intermediate boxes by wired and/or wireless interfaces and intelligent thermostats intercommunicate with one another by wireless communications. wireless communications include communications through a local router and an ISP, 3G and 4G wireless communications through a mobile service provider. Components of the intelligent-thermostat-controlled environmental-conditioning system may also be connected by wireless communications to remote computing facilities.

公开(公告)号：US09646480B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-09

申请号：US14508302

申请日：2014-10-07

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Anthony M. Fadell ,  Nick Webb ,  Matthew L. Rogers ,  David Sloo ,  Yoky Matsuoka ,  Adam Mittleman ,  Shigefumi Honjo

IPC: G08B25/00 ,  G08B17/10 ,  G01N27/02 ,  G01N27/12 ,  G01N33/00 ,  G08B21/18 ,  G08B29/18 ,  G08B5/36 ,  G08B3/10 ,  G08B21/14 ,  H04L12/28 ,  G08B5/22 ,  G08B21/12 ,  F24F11/00 ,  G08B25/01 ,  G08B29/02 ,  G08B29/04 ,  G08B29/26 ,  G08B25/08

CPC classification number: G06K9/00744 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/33 ,  F24F11/34 ,  F24F11/46 ,  F24F11/58 ,  F24F11/70 ,  F24F11/75 ,  F24F11/89 ,  F24F2120/10 ,  G01J1/4204 ,  G01N27/02 ,  G01N27/121 ,  G01N33/0031 ,  G01N33/004 ,  G01V8/10 ,  G06T7/70 ,  G08B3/10 ,  G08B5/22 ,  G08B5/36 ,  G08B17/10 ,  G08B17/117 ,  G08B19/005 ,  G08B21/12 ,  G08B21/14 ,  G08B21/18 ,  G08B21/182 ,  G08B25/002 ,  G08B25/008 ,  G08B25/012 ,  G08B25/08 ,  G08B29/02 ,  G08B29/04 ,  G08B29/185 ,  G08B29/22 ,  G08B29/26 ,  H04L12/2803 ,  H04L12/2809 ,  H04L12/2818 ,  H04L12/282 ,  H04L67/025 ,  H04L67/10 ,  H04L67/24 ,  H04M1/72561 ,  H04N7/183 ,  H05B33/0854 ,  H05B33/0872 ,  H05B37/0218 ,  H05B37/0272 ,  Y02A50/243

Abstract: Various embodiments of hazard detectors are presented. A hazard sensor may be present that detects the presence of a hazardous condition. A light sensor may be present that detects an ambient brightness level. A motion sensor may be present that detects motion of a user. A light may be present that is capable of outputting light. A processing system may receive an indication of the ambient brightness level in the ambient environment of the hazard detector from the light sensor. The processing system may determine that the ambient brightness level is less than a threshold brightness. The processing system may receive information indicative of the user moving in the ambient environment of the hazard detector. The processing system may cause the light to illuminate based on the ambient brightness level being below the threshold brightness and the user moving in the ambient environment of the hazard detector.

公开(公告)号：US09595070B2

公开(公告)日：2017-03-14

申请号：US13842213

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Yoky Matsuoka ,  Anthony Michael Fadell ,  Matthew Lee Roger ,  David Sloo ,  Scott A. McGaraghan ,  Sam Kortz

IPC: G05D23/00 ,  G05B15/00 ,  G05D9/00 ,  G06Q50/06 ,  F24F11/00 ,  G05D23/19 ,  H04L12/28

CPC classification number: G06Q50/06 ,  F24F11/00 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/47 ,  F24F11/58 ,  F24F11/62 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2120/10 ,  F24F2120/14 ,  F24F2130/00 ,  F24F2130/10 ,  F24F2140/50 ,  F24F2140/60 ,  G05B13/0265 ,  G05D23/1904 ,  G05D23/1905 ,  H04L12/2818 ,  H04L12/2827 ,  H04L2012/2841

Abstract: Apparatus, systems, methods, and related computer program products for managing demand-response programs and events. The systems disclosed include an energy management system in operation with an intelligent, network-connected thermostat located at a structure. The thermostat acquires various information about the residence, such as a thermal retention characteristic of the residence, a capacity of an HVAC associated with the residence to cool or heat the residence, a likelihood of the residence being occupied, a forecasted weather, a real-time weather, and a real-time occupancy. Such information is used to manage the energy consumption of the structure during a demand-response event.

Abstract translation: 用于管理需求响应程序和事件的装置，系统，方法和相关的计算机程序产品。 所公开的系统包括在位于结构处的智能的网络连接的恒温器运行的能量管理系统。 恒温器获取有关住宅的各种信息，例如住宅的热保持特性，与住宅相关联的HVAC冷却或加热住宅的容量，住宅被占用的可能性，预测的天气， 时间天气和实时占用。 这种信息用于在需求响应事件期间管理结构的能量消耗。

公开(公告)号：US20170052597A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-23

申请号：US15249019

申请日：2016-08-26

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Michael Dixon ,  Yoky Matsuoka ,  Allen Joseph Minich ,  Yash Modi

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G08B25/10

CPC classification number: G08B25/008 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G08B17/10 ,  G08B17/113 ,  G08B25/001 ,  G08B25/10

Abstract: Hazard detection systems and methods according to embodiments described herein are operative to enable a user to interface with the hazard detection system by performing a touchless gesture. The touchless gesture can be performed in a vicinity of the hazard detection system without requiring physical access to the hazard detection system. This enables the user to interact with the hazard detection system even if it is out of reach. The hazard detection system can detect gestures and perform an appropriate action responsive to the detected gesture. In one embodiment, the hazard detection system can silence its audible alarm or pre-emptively turn off its audible alarm in response to a detected gesture. Gestures can be detected by processing sensor data to determine whether periodic shapes are detected.

Abstract translation: 根据本文描述的实施例的危害检测系统和方法的操作是使用户能够通过执行无接触姿态与危害检测系统相接触。 可以在危险检测系统的附近执行无触摸手势，而不需要物理地访问危害检测系统。 这使得用户能够与危害检测系统进行交互，即使它不能达到。 危害检测系统可以检测手势并且响应于检测到的手势执行适当的动作。 在一个实施例中，危害检测系统可以使其听觉警报静音或者响应于检测到的手势而先预先关闭其声音警报。 可以通过处理传感器数据来检测手势，以确定是否检测到周期性形状。

公开(公告)号：US20170039842A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-09

申请号：US15332892

申请日：2016-10-24

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Yoky Matsuoka ,  Anthony Michael Fadell ,  Matthew Lee Rogers ,  Jeffery Theodore Lee

IPC: G08B29/14 ,  G08B25/00 ,  G08B3/10 ,  G08B17/10

CPC classification number: G08B25/002 ,  G08B3/10 ,  G08B17/10 ,  G08B19/00 ,  G08B21/14 ,  G08B21/182 ,  G08B25/001 ,  G08B25/008 ,  G08B29/14 ,  G08B29/20

Abstract: Systems and methods for using multi-criteria state machines to manage alarming states and pre-alarming states of a hazard detection system are described herein. The multi-criteria state machines can include one or more sensor state machines that can control the alarming states and one or more system state machines that can control the pre-alarming states. Each state machine can transition among any one of its states based on sensor data values, hush events, and transition conditions. The transition conditions can define how a state machine transitions from one state to another. The hazard detection system can use a dual processor arrangement to execute the multi-criteria state machines according to various embodiments. The dual processor arrangement can enable the hazard detection system to manage the alarming and pre-alarming states in a manner that promotes minimal power usage while simultaneously promoting reliability in hazard detection and alarming functionality.

Abstract translation: 这里描述了使用多标准状态机来管理危险检测系统的报警状态和预警状态的系统和方法。 多标准状态机可以包括一个或多个可以控制报警状态的传感器状态机以及可以控制预报警状态的一个或多个系统状态机。 每个状态机可以基于传感器数据值，休眠事件和转换条件在其状态的任一状态下转换。 转换条件可以定义状态机如何从一个状态转换到另一个状态。 危害检测系统可以使用双处理器布置来根据各种实施例执行多标准状态机。 双处理器布置可以使得危险检测系统能够以促进最小功率使用的方式来管理报警和预报警状态，同时提高危害检测和报警功能中的可靠性。