公开(公告)号：US10241527B2

公开(公告)日：2019-03-26

申请号：US13356762

申请日：2012-01-24

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

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

IPC: G06F3/0481 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/0483 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06Q10/10 ,  G05D23/19 ,  F24D19/10 ,  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.

公开(公告)号：US09104211B2

公开(公告)日：2015-08-11

申请号：US12984602

申请日：2011-01-04

Applicant: Anthony Michael Fadell ,  David Sloo ,  Matthew Lee Rogers ,  Rangoli Sharan ,  Michael James Matas ,  Yoky Matsuoka

Inventor： Anthony Michael Fadell ,  David Sloo ,  Matthew Lee Rogers ,  Rangoli Sharan ,  Michael James Matas ,  Yoky Matsuoka

IPC: F25B49/00 ,  G01K13/00 ,  F24F11/053 ,  G05D23/00 ,  G05D23/19 ,  F24F11/00 ,  F24D19/10

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 thermostat is described for controlling air temperature in a building. The time associated with causing the controlled air temperature to reach a target temperature is estimated and displayed to a user. Input from a user indicating the target temperature can be received and the estimating and displaying can be carried out in real time. The thermostat can be wall-mounted or the user input can be received and estimated time can be displayed using a remote device, for example that communicates wirelessly with other components of the HVAC system.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于控制建筑物中的空气温度的恒温器。 与使受控空气温度达到目标温度相关联的时间被估计并显示给用户。 可以接收到指示目标温度的用户的输入，并且可以实时地进行估计和显示。 恒温器可以是壁挂式的，或者可以接收用户输入，并且可以使用远程设备来显示估计时间，例如与HVAC系统的其他部件进行无线通信。

公开(公告)号：US09092040B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-28

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: F24F11/00 ,  F24F13/28 ,  G05D23/19 ,  F24D19/10

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.

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，电阻式传感器，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。

公开(公告)号：US08984577B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-17

申请号：US12877910

申请日：2010-09-08

Applicant: James Baldwin ,  Dennis George Cronin ,  Ron Morris ,  David Sloo

Inventor： James Baldwin ,  Dennis George Cronin ,  Ron Morris ,  David Sloo

IPC: H04N7/173 ,  H04N21/462 ,  H04N21/258 ,  H04N21/44 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/658

CPC classification number: H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/44008 ,  H04N21/4826 ,  H04N21/6582

Abstract: A light source package for selectively interrupting power to a light source is provided. An optical element is positioned to reflect a reflected portion of the light from the light source. The reflected portion impinges upon a base that includes a roof panel with a light source side and a sensor side that is opposite to the light source side. The light source side of the roof panel receives the reflected portion of the light and transmits a transmitted portion of the light through the roof panel. The sensor side of the roof panel includes a recess in which a sensing component is located. The sensing component receives the transmitted portion of the light and is configured to interrupt power to the light source when the transmitted portion of the light is below a threshold.

Abstract translation: 提供一种用于选择性地中断光源的光源的光源封装。 光学元件被定位成反射来自光源的光的反射部分。 反射部分照射在包括具有光源侧的顶板和与光源侧相对的传感器侧的基座上。 屋顶面板的光源侧接收光的反射部分，并透过屋顶板透过的光透射部分。 顶板的传感器侧包括凹部，感测部件位于该凹部中。 感测组件接收光的发射部分，并且被配置为当光的透射部分低于阈值时中断对光源的电力。

公开(公告)号：USD697930S1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-21

申请号：US29404104

申请日：2011-10-14

Applicant: Thomas Crabtree ,  David Sloo ,  Timo A. Bruck ,  Michael J. Matas

Designer： Thomas Crabtree ,  David Sloo ,  Timo A. Bruck ,  Michael J. Matas

公开(公告)号：USD687046S1

公开(公告)日：2013-07-30

申请号：US29399632

申请日：2011-08-16

Applicant: Michael Plitkins ,  David Sloo

Designer： Michael Plitkins ,  David Sloo

公开(公告)号：US20130090767A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-11

申请号：US13434560

申请日：2012-03-29

Applicant: Timo A. BRUCK ,  Evan J. FISHER ,  James B. SIMISTER ,  Yoky MATSUOKA ,  David SLOO ,  Clemens M. KNIEPER ,  Anthony Michael FADELL ,  Matthew Lee ROGERS ,  Michael PLITKINS

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

IPC: G05D23/00

CPC classification number: F24F11/0086 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/46 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F11/58 ,  F24F11/89 ,  F24F2120/10 ,  F24F2130/00 ,  F24F2130/10 ,  F24F2221/32 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05D23/1902 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/04847 ,  G06F3/0488

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for interactively and graphically displaying 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 summary each of several days. 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.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于以由自编程网络连接的恒温器控制的HVAC系统的用户交互地和图形地显示性能信息的系统和方法。 该信息是在诸如智能电话，平板电脑或其他计算机的远程显示设备上进行的，并且包括几天的图形每日摘要。 响应于用户选择一天，图形地显示详细的性能信息，其可以包括在时间线上的HVAC活动的指示，HVAC活动的小时数以及指示设定点变化的时间线上的一个或多个符号， 并且当由于不占用而改变设定值时。

公开(公告)号：USD677180S1

公开(公告)日：2013-03-05

申请号：US29399637

申请日：2011-08-16

Applicant: Michael Plitkins ,  David Sloo ,  Steven A. Hales, IV

Designer： Michael Plitkins ,  David Sloo ,  Steven A. Hales, IV

公开(公告)号：US08375405B2

公开(公告)日：2013-02-12

申请号：US11717458

申请日：2007-03-13

Applicant: Ronald A. Morris ,  Peter Barrett ,  David Sloo ,  Ted Ludvig ,  Wieyang Lin

Inventor： Ronald A. Morris ,  Peter Barrett ,  David Sloo ,  Ted Ludvig ,  Wieyang Lin

IPC: H04N7/10

CPC classification number: H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/26603 ,  H04N21/6581 ,  H04N21/812

Abstract: Various technologies for delivering contextual television advertisement are described. A user selection of a media title is received. The media title has an associated set of contextual metadata that includes information regarding the media title. A request for the media title is forwarded to a first server and an advertisement request including the set of contextual metadata is forwarded to a second server. The second server uses the set of contextual metadata to retrieve contextual television advertisement information. The contextual television advertisement information and the media title are received from the second server and the first server respectively. Also, the contextual television advertisement information and the media title are played.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于传送上下文电视广告的各种技术。 接收到媒体标题的用户选择。 媒体标题具有包括关于媒体标题的信息的关联的一组上下文元数据。 将媒体标题的请求转发到第一服务器，并且将包括一组上下文元数据的广告请求转发到第二服务器。 第二台服务器使用一组上下文元数据来检索上下文电视广告信息。 分别从第二服务器和第一服务器接收上下文电视广告信息和媒体标题。 此外，播放上下文电视广告信息和媒体标题。

公开(公告)号：US20120239207A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-20

申请号：US13487475

申请日：2012-06-04

Applicant: Anthony M. Fadell ,  Matthew L. Rogers ,  David Sloo ,  Michael J. Matas ,  Fred Bould ,  Shigefumi Honjo ,  Brian Huppi ,  John B. Filson

Inventor： Anthony M. Fadell ,  Matthew L. Rogers ,  David Sloo ,  Michael J. Matas ,  Fred Bould ,  Shigefumi Honjo ,  Brian Huppi ,  John B. Filson

IPC: G05D23/19

CPC classification number: G05B15/02 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/46 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F11/63 ,  F24F11/64 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2110/12 ,  F24F2120/10 ,  F24F2120/12 ,  F24F2120/20 ,  G05D23/1902 ,  G05D23/1917 ,  G05D23/1919 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/04842 ,  G06F3/04847 ,  H01H25/06 ,  H01H2239/07

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 ready access to, and intuitive navigation within, a menuing system capable of receiving a variety of different types of user settings and/or control parameters. For some embodiments, the thermostat comprises a housing, a ring-shaped user-interface component configured to track a rotational input motion of a user, a processing system configured to identify a setpoint temperature value based on the tracked rotational input motion, and an electronic display coupled to the processing system. An interactive thermostat menuing system is accessible to the user by an inward pressing of the ring-shaped user interface component. User navigation within the interactive thermostat menuing system is achievable by virtue of respective rotational input motions and inward pressings 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，同时还提供能够接收各种不同类型的菜单系统的准备访问和直观导航 的用户设置和/或控制参数。 对于一些实施例，恒温器包括壳体，被配置为跟踪用户的旋转输入运动的环形用户界面部件，被配置为基于跟踪的旋转输入运动来识别设定点温度值的处理系统，以及电子 显示器耦合到处理系统。 通过向内按压环形用户界面部件，用户可以访问交互式温控器菜单系统。 通过相应的旋转输入运动和环形用户界面部件的向内按压，可以实现交互式恒温器菜单系统内的用户导航。