公开(公告)号：US20120215725A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-23

申请号：US13460220

申请日：2012-04-30

Applicant: Kevin R. Imes ,  James Hollister

Inventor： Kevin R. Imes ,  James Hollister

IPC: G06Q50/06 ,  G08C19/00

CPC classification number: G05F1/66 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/46 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F11/58 ,  F24F11/61 ,  F24F11/62 ,  F24F11/63 ,  F24F11/67 ,  F24F11/70 ,  F24F11/75 ,  F24F11/79 ,  F24F11/88 ,  F24F2110/00 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2130/00 ,  F24F2130/10 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05D23/00 ,  G05D23/1904 ,  G05D23/1917 ,  G06F1/26 ,  G06Q50/06 ,  H02J3/382 ,  H02J3/383 ,  H02J3/386 ,  H02J3/387 ,  H04L12/2803 ,  H04L12/2816 ,  H04L12/2818 ,  H04L12/2825 ,  H04L43/08 ,  H04L63/105 ,  H04L67/10 ,  H04L67/141 ,  H04L67/42 ,  H04L2012/285 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W84/10 ,  Y02B70/30 ,  Y02B70/325 ,  Y02D70/00 ,  Y02P80/11 ,  Y04S20/228

Abstract: An energy management system includes a controller located at a site and configured to establish at least one network capable of communicating with at least one of a smart meter and at least one device disposed at the site. The controller is also configured to receive energy information of the site from the smart meter and receive energy information of the at least one device from the at least one network. The controller is also configured to communicate the energy information of the site and the at least one device to a display device associated with the site.

Abstract translation: 能量管理系统包括位于现场并被配置为建立至少一个能够与智能计量器和设置在现场的至少一个设备中的至少一个进行通信的网络的控制器。 所述控制器还被配置为从所述智能电表接收所述站点的能量信息，并从所述至少一个网络接收所述至少一个设备的能量信息。 控制器还被配置为将站点和至少一个设备的能量信息传送到与站点相关联的显示设备。

公开(公告)号：US08174381B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-08

申请号：US13075221

申请日：2011-03-30

Applicant: Kevin R. Imes ,  James Hollister

Inventor： Kevin R. Imes ,  James Hollister

IPC: G08B1/08 ,  G08B23/00 ,  G05B11/01 ,  G06F17/00 ,  H04M3/00

CPC classification number: G05F1/66 ,  F24F11/0012 ,  F24F11/006 ,  F24F11/0086 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/46 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F11/58 ,  F24F11/61 ,  F24F11/62 ,  F24F11/63 ,  F24F11/67 ,  F24F11/70 ,  F24F11/75 ,  F24F11/79 ,  F24F11/88 ,  F24F2011/0058 ,  F24F2011/0073 ,  F24F2011/0075 ,  F24F2110/00 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2130/00 ,  F24F2130/10 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05D23/00 ,  G05D23/1904 ,  G05D23/1917 ,  G06F1/26 ,  G06Q50/06 ,  H02J3/382 ,  H02J3/383 ,  H02J3/386 ,  H02J3/387 ,  H04L12/2803 ,  H04L12/2816 ,  H04L12/2818 ,  H04L12/2825 ,  H04L43/08 ,  H04L63/105 ,  H04L67/10 ,  H04L67/141 ,  H04L67/42 ,  H04L2012/285 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W84/10 ,  Y02B70/30 ,  Y02B70/325 ,  Y02D70/00 ,  Y04S20/228

Abstract: According to an aspect of the disclosure, an energy management apparatus for a mobile energy management system and method includes detecting an availability of at least one network device at a site, displaying a proximity control selector within a graphical user interface of a mobile device associated with the site that can be toggled to enable and disable proximity detection using the mobile device, detecting a distance of the mobile device relative to the site in response to enabling proximity detection on the mobile device, and initiating a change to the operating condition of the network device in response to detecting a change in the distance of the mobile device relative to the site and the setting of the proximity control selector. According to an aspect of the disclosure, the network device may be a thermostat associated with the HVAC system of the site or other energy consuming appliances.

Abstract translation: 根据本公开的一个方面，一种用于移动能量管理系统和方法的能量管理装置包括检测站点处的至少一个网络设备的可用性，在与移动设备相关联的移动设备的图形用户界面内显示接近度控制选择器 所述站点可被切换以使用所述移动设备启用和禁用接近检测，响应于在所述移动设备上启用接近检测来检测所述移动设备相对于所述站点的距离，以及发起对所述网络的操作条件的改变 响应于检测到移动设备相对于站点的距离的改变以及接近度控制选择器的设置来响应该设备。 根据本公开的一个方面，网络设备可以是与现场的HVAC系统或其他能量消耗设备相关联的恒温器。

公开(公告)号：US20120101637A1

公开(公告)日：2012-04-26

申请号：US13341323

申请日：2011-12-30

Applicant: Kevin R. Imes ,  James Hollister

Inventor： Kevin R. Imes ,  James Hollister

IPC: G05D23/00 ,  G05B15/00 ,  G06F15/177

CPC classification number: G05F1/66 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/46 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F11/58 ,  F24F11/61 ,  F24F11/62 ,  F24F11/63 ,  F24F11/67 ,  F24F11/70 ,  F24F11/75 ,  F24F11/79 ,  F24F11/88 ,  F24F2110/00 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2130/00 ,  F24F2130/10 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05D23/00 ,  G05D23/1904 ,  G05D23/1917 ,  G06F1/26 ,  G06Q50/06 ,  H02J3/382 ,  H02J3/383 ,  H02J3/386 ,  H02J3/387 ,  H04L12/2803 ,  H04L12/2816 ,  H04L12/2818 ,  H04L12/2825 ,  H04L43/08 ,  H04L63/105 ,  H04L67/10 ,  H04L67/141 ,  H04L67/42 ,  H04L2012/285 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W84/10 ,  Y02B70/30 ,  Y02B70/325 ,  Y02D70/00 ,  Y02P80/11 ,  Y04S20/228

Abstract: According to an aspect of the disclosure, a processor is configured to detect a location of a mobile device associated with the site, detect a current zone from a plurality of zones operably associated with the site using the location, detect an updated operating condition associated with the current zone and alter a current operating condition of a network device at the site using the updated operating condition. A method of alerting an operating condition includes detecting a current operating condition of a network device disposed at a site, detecting a location of a mobile device associated with the site, detecting a current zone from a plurality of zones operably associated with the site using the location, detecting an updated operating condition associated with the current zone; and altering the current operating condition of the network device using the updated operating condition.

Abstract translation: 根据本公开的一个方面，处理器被配置为检测与所述站点相关联的移动设备的位置，使用所述位置从与所述站点可操作地相关联的多个区域检测当前区域，检测与所述站点相关联的更新的操作条件 当前区域，并使用更新的操作条件改变现场的网络设备的当前操作状态。 一种提醒操作条件的方法包括检测设置在现场的网络设备的当前操作状态，检测与该站点相关联的移动设备的位置，从与该站点可操作地相关联的多个区域中检测当前区域， 位置，检测与当前区域相关联的更新的操作条件; 以及使用更新的操作条件改变网络设备的当前操作条件。

公开(公告)号：US20120064923A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-15

申请号：US13287196

申请日：2011-11-02

Applicant: Kevin R. Imes ,  James Hollister ,  John Frederick Cottrell

Inventor： Kevin R. Imes ,  James Hollister ,  John Frederick Cottrell

IPC: H04W4/02

CPC classification number: G05D23/1919 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/46 ,  F24F11/58 ,  F24F11/61 ,  F24F11/62 ,  F24F2130/00 ,  F24F2130/10 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B19/02 ,  G05B2219/2642 ,  G05D23/1917 ,  G05D23/1923 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  H02J3/14 ,  H02J13/001 ,  H02J13/0079 ,  H02J2003/143 ,  Y02B70/3225 ,  Y02B70/3241 ,  Y02B70/3266 ,  Y02B70/3275 ,  Y02B90/2669 ,  Y04S20/222 ,  Y04S20/227 ,  Y04S20/242 ,  Y04S20/244 ,  Y04S40/128

Abstract: A method of managing energy use of a network device located at a site with a mobile device is provided. The method proceeds by determining a plurality of zones about the site and detecting a current location of the mobile device relative to the plurality of zones. The method continues by altering the operating condition of the network device in response to detecting the mobile device changing zones. A graphical user interface (GUI) is displayed within the display screen of the mobile device. A map presenting the site location, the plurality of zones disposed about the site location, and the current location of the mobile device is displayed within the GUI along with a distance selector including selectable distance values. The method further includes automatically scaling the plurality of zones and the map in response to changing the selectable distance value using the distance selector.

公开(公告)号：US20110246898A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-06

申请号：US13165887

申请日：2011-06-22

Applicant: Kevin R. Imes ,  James Hollister ,  John Frederick Cottrell

Inventor： Kevin R. Imes ,  James Hollister ,  John Frederick Cottrell

IPC: G06F15/177 ,  G06F3/01

CPC classification number: H04L41/0813 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/46 ,  F24F11/58 ,  F24F11/61 ,  F24F11/62 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2130/00 ,  F24F2130/10 ,  F24F2140/60 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B2219/2642 ,  H02J3/14 ,  H02J13/001 ,  H02J13/0079 ,  H02J2003/143 ,  H04L43/08 ,  Y02B70/3225 ,  Y02B70/3241 ,  Y02B70/3266 ,  Y02B70/3275 ,  Y04S20/222 ,  Y04S20/227 ,  Y04S20/242 ,  Y04S20/244

Abstract: According to an aspect of the disclosure, a mobile energy management system and method includes controlling at least one network device at a site using the proximity detection of a mobile device which may be based upon the detection of a plurality of zones. Various features may be presented on a graphical user interface of the mobile device including a proximity control feature for enabling and disabling proximity detection, a set location setting for associating the current location of the mobile device with the location of the site, a set travel distance feature enabling the user to enter a travel distance within the graphical user interface, and a map which may present the location of the site, the current location of the mobile device, and the plurality of zones. The network device may be a thermostat associated with the HVAC system of the site or other energy consuming appliances.

Abstract translation: 根据本公开的一个方面，移动能量管理系统和方法包括使用可基于多个区域的检测的移动设备的接近检测来控制站点处的至少一个网络设备。 可以在移动设备的图形用户界面上呈现各种特征，包括用于启用和禁用接近度检测的接近控制特征，用于将移动设备的当前位置与站点的位置相关联的设置位置设置，设置的行进距离 使得用户能够在图形用户界面内输入旅行距离，以及可以呈现站点的位置，移动设备的当前位置和多个区域的地图。 网络设备可以是与现场的HVAC系统或其他能量消耗设备相关联的恒温器。

公开(公告)号：US07930070B2

公开(公告)日：2011-04-19

申请号：US12567394

申请日：2009-09-25

Applicant: Kevin R. Imes

Inventor： Kevin R. Imes

IPC: G01R21/133 ,  G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G06Q50/06 ,  Y04S10/54

Abstract: A system, method, and module capable of curtailing energy production within congestive grid operating environments, according to are an aspect, including a method of managing power generation of a power generation site operable to be coupled to a transmission line is disclosed. The method can also include detecting a transmission line operating characteristic, and detecting a curtailment action data of the transmission line operating characteristic. Additionally, the method can include determining a forecasted curtailment probability level as a function of the transmission line operating characteristic and the curtailment action data.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种能够抑制充电电网运行环境中的能量产生的系统，方法和模块，其包括管理可耦合到传输线的发电站点的发电的方法。 该方法还可以包括检测传输线工作特性，以及检测传输线工作特性的削减动作数据。 另外，该方法可以包括根据传输线操作特性和削减动作数据确定预测的缩减概率水平。

公开(公告)号：US07634228B2

公开(公告)日：2009-12-15

申请号：US11681444

申请日：2007-03-02

Applicant: Russell W. White ,  Kevin R. Imes

Inventor： Russell W. White ,  Kevin R. Imes

IPC: H04H40/00

CPC classification number: H04L65/60 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/04842 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06Q30/0267 ,  G06Q30/0269 ,  G11B31/02 ,  H04H60/27 ,  H04L41/22 ,  H04L65/602 ,  H04L65/607 ,  H04L67/02 ,  H04L67/1095 ,  H04L67/306 ,  H04M1/6091 ,  H04M1/72525 ,  H04M1/7253 ,  H04M1/72547 ,  H04M1/7255 ,  H04M1/72558 ,  H04M1/72561 ,  H04M1/72583 ,  H04M2250/64 ,  H04W4/06 ,  H04W4/12 ,  H04W28/14 ,  H04W84/12 ,  H04W88/06

Abstract: A media managing method is disclosed. A method links a graphical interface soft button with a media file saved in a memory system of a portable electronic device, maintains a collection of information that represents the graphical interface soft button in the memory system, and communicates at least some of the collection to a different electronic device in order to allow a user to view a representation of the graphical interface soft button on an associated display of the different electronic device. The method further receives a signal to begin playing the media file in response to a selection of the representation.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种媒体管理方法。 一种方法将图形界面软按钮与保存在便携式电子设备的存储器系统中的媒体文件相链接，维持代表存储器系统中的图形界面软按钮的信息集合，并将该集合中的至少一些传送到 不同的电子设备，以便允许用户在不同的电子设备的相关联的显示器上观看图形界面软按钮的表示。 该方法还响应于对该表示的选择而接收信号以开始播放媒体文件。

公开(公告)号：US20210274309A1

公开(公告)日：2021-09-02

申请号：US17320709

申请日：2021-05-14

Applicant: Kevin R. Imes

Inventor： Kevin R. Imes

IPC: H04W4/021 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  H04W12/06

Abstract: A mobile application executable on at least one mobile device for associating actions with a plurality of independent geographic locations and a system for implementing the actions are provided. The system and mobile application carry out a method including the steps of configuring a graphical user interface to include a map and requesting the user to select a designated pin location. The system includes a main controller configured to communicate with the at least one mobile device and initiate the actions based on the location of the at least one mobile device relative to the plurality of independent geographic locations. At least one database is in communication with the main controller and accessible to the mobile and away services module for storing data related to the actions associated with the plurality of independent geographic locations and the at least one mobile device.

公开(公告)号：US11026045B2

公开(公告)日：2021-06-01

申请号：US16984283

申请日：2020-08-04

Applicant: Kevin R. Imes

Inventor： Kevin R. Imes

IPC: H04W24/00 ,  H04W4/021 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  H04W12/06 ,  G08G1/0968 ,  H04W88/02 ,  G01C21/34 ,  H04M1/724 ,  H04M1/72403

Abstract: A mobile application executable on at least one mobile device for associating actions with a plurality of independent geographic locations and a system for implementing the actions are provided. The system and mobile application carry out a method including the steps of configuring a graphical user interface to include a map and requesting the user to select a designated pin location. The system includes a main controller configured to communicate with the at least one mobile device and initiate the actions based on the location of the at least one mobile device relative to the plurality of independent geographic locations. At least one database is in communication with the main controller and accessible to the mobile and away services module for storing data related to the actions associated with the plurality of independent geographic locations and the at least one mobile device.

公开(公告)号：US20190058975A1

公开(公告)日：2019-02-21

申请号：US16168960

申请日：2018-10-24

Applicant: Kevin R. Imes

Inventor： Kevin R. Imes

IPC: H04W4/18 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04M1/247 ,  H04W12/08

Abstract: A wireless communications device (WCD) includes an image processor operable to process information associated with digital images, a storage medium such as random access memory, flash memory, minidisk drive, etc. operable to store digital information associated with digital images. The WCD also includes a wireless communications module, such as a cellular modem, operable to wirelessly communicate with a network operable to communicate with wireless devices. For example, the wireless communications module may configure the information into a formate (i.e. CDMA, TDMA, GSM, etc.) such that the information may be wirelessly communicated to a network operable to receive image/information.