公开(公告)号：US20060114355A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-01

申请号：US11327229

申请日：2006-01-06

Applicant: David Sloo ,  Steven Wasserman

Inventor： David Sloo ,  Steven Wasserman

IPC: H04N9/74

CPC classification number: H04N5/44504 ,  G09G5/00 ,  G09G2340/0464 ,  G09G2340/125 ,  H04N21/4312 ,  H04N21/44008

Abstract: Overlaying visual interface information atop a video signal without obscuring desired features of the video signal. The video signal may contain one or more pre-selected features, such as text. Two or more display sections equally divide the video signal, and any pre-selected features in the video signal are identified as residing in particular display sections. Depending on the nature of the features, the selected visual interface information is placed atop the video signal in a display section not containing any pre-selected features so as not to cover or obscure the features or is placed over specified features that do not significantly contribute to the video signal, such as blank or static screen regions. A hierarchy of preferred display sections for placing the visual interface information may be created to optimize the placement thereof. The methods for overlaying visual interface information find particular application with interactive television systems.

公开(公告)号：US20050102634A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-12

申请号：US10705068

申请日：2003-11-10

Applicant: David Sloo

Inventor： David Sloo

IPC: G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/048 ,  H04N5/445 ,  G06F3/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/0485 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N21/4221 ,  H04N21/4222 ,  H04N21/4314 ,  H04N21/4356 ,  H04N21/4438 ,  H04N21/4821

Abstract: To prevent disorientation, the described systems and methods continuously maintain a visual landmark during electronic navigation of a one-dimensional list of items or a two-dimensional information grid in situations where only a part of the list or the information grid is displayed at a given time. In one implementation, an electronic program guide is dynamically scaled to maintain visibility of a navigation starting point during browsing with rudimentary navigation controls, but reverts back to a legible scale when navigation stops.

Abstract translation: 为了防止迷失方向，所描述的系统和方法在仅一部分列表或信息网格在给定的情况下显示的情况下，在一维项目列表或二维信息网格的电子导航期间连续地维护视觉地标 时间。 在一个实现中，电子节目指南是动态缩放的，以便在浏览期间通过初步的导航控制来保持导航起点的可视性，但是当导航停止时返回到可读的尺度。

公开(公告)号：US09513642B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-06

申请号：US13988435

申请日：2012-01-03

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

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

IPC: G05D23/19 ,  F24F11/00

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 ,  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 thermostat-controlled environmental-conditioning system may also be connected by wireless communications to remote computing facilities.

Abstract translation: 目前的应用针对智能恒温控制环境调节系统，其中具有相关智能恒温器功能的计算任务和子组件被分配到一个或多个智能恒温器的隐藏和可见部分中的一个或多个，并且在某些实施方式中 ，到一个或多个中间盒。 智能温控器通过有线和/或无线接口互连到中间盒，智能恒温器通过无线通信相互通信。 无线通信包括通过本地路由器和ISP的通信，通过移动服务提供商进行3G和4G无线通信。 智能恒温控制恒温控制环境调节系统的组件也可以通过无线通信连接到远程计算设备。

公开(公告)号：US09453655B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-27

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: G06F19/00 ,  F24F11/00 ,  G05D23/19

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：US08918219B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-23

申请号：US13269501

申请日：2011-10-07

Applicant: David Sloo ,  Anthony Michael Fadell ,  Matthew Lee Rogers ,  Michael Plitkins ,  Michael James Matas ,  Fred Bould

Inventor： David Sloo ,  Anthony Michael Fadell ,  Matthew Lee Rogers ,  Michael Plitkins ,  Michael James Matas ,  Fred Bould

IPC: G05D23/19 ,  F24F11/00

CPC classification number: G05D23/19 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F2221/32 ,  G05D23/1902 ,  G05D23/1917 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/04847

Abstract: A user-friendly programmable thermostat is described that includes a central electronic display surrounded by a ring that can be rotated and pressed inwardly to provide user input in a simple and elegant fashion. The current temperature and setpoint are graphically displayed as prominent tick marks. Different colors and intensities can be displayed to indicate currently active HVAC functions and an amount of heating or cooling required to reach a target temperature. The setpoint can be altered by user rotation of the ring. The schedule can be displayed and altered by virtue of rotations and inward pressings of the ring. Initial device set up and installation, the viewing of device operation, the editing of various settings, and the viewing of historical energy usage information are made simple and elegant by virtue of the described form factor, display modalities, and user input modalities of the device.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用户友好的可编程恒温器，其包括由环围绕的中央电子显示器，该环可以旋转和向内按压，以简单和优雅的方式提供用户输入。 当前的温度和设定点图形显示为突出的刻度线。 可以显示不同的颜色和强度以指示当前活动的HVAC功能以及达到目标温度所需的加热或冷却量。 用户可以通过旋转环来改变设定值。 可以通过环的旋转和向内按压来显示和改变时间表。 初始装置设置和安装，设备操作的观察，各种设置的编辑以及历史能量使用信息的观察通过所描述的形状因子，显示模态和用户输入模式被简化和优雅 。

公开(公告)号：US08757507B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-24

申请号：US13038191

申请日：2011-03-01

Applicant: Anthony Michael Fadell ,  Yoky Matsuoka ,  Matthew Lee Rogers ,  David Sloo ,  Michael Plitkins ,  Rangoli Sharan ,  Joseph Adam Ruff

Inventor： Anthony Michael Fadell ,  Yoky Matsuoka ,  Matthew Lee Rogers ,  David Sloo ,  Michael Plitkins ,  Rangoli Sharan ,  Joseph Adam Ruff

IPC: G05D23/00

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 for controlling an HVAC system and related systems, methods, and computer program products for facilitating user-friendly installation of the thermostat are described. For one embodiment, automated installation verification is performed by the thermostat by automatically sensing which wires have been inserted, selecting a candidate HVAC operating function (e.g., heating or cooling) that is consistent with a subset of HVAC signal types indicated by the inserted wires, applying control signals to the HVAC system to invoke that HVAC operating function, and processing a time sequence of acquired temperature readings to determine whether that HVAC operating function was successfully carried out. For one embodiment, the initial automated testing of the heating and cooling functions are only carried out at times for which such heating or cooling function would normally be invoked during normal operation of the thermostat. Automated determination of a heat pump call convention is also described.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于控制HVAC系统的恒温器以及用于促进用户友好地安装恒温器的相关系统，方法和计算机程序产品。 对于一个实施例，自动安装验证由恒温器通过自动检测已经插入的导线来执行，选择与插入的线指示的HVAC信号类型的子集一致的候选HVAC操作功能（例如，加热或冷却） 向HVAC系统施加控制信号以调用该HVAC操作功能，以及处理获取的温度读数的时间序列，以确定该HVAC操作功能是否被成功地执行。 对于一个实施例，加热和冷却功能的初始自动测试仅在恒温器的正常操作期间通常被调用的这种加热或冷却功能的时候进行。 还描述了热泵呼叫惯例的自动确定。

公开(公告)号：US20130338839A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-19

申请号：US13988435

申请日：2012-01-03

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

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

IPC: 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 ,  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 thermostat-controlled environmental-conditioning system may also be connected by wireless communications to remote computing facilities.

Abstract translation: 目前的应用针对智能恒温控制环境调节系统，其中具有相关智能恒温器功能的计算任务和子组件被分配到一个或多个智能恒温器的隐藏和可见部分中的一个或多个，并且在某些实施方式中 ，到一个或多个中间盒。 智能温控器通过有线和/或无线接口互连到中间盒，智能恒温器通过无线通信相互通信。 无线通信包括通过本地路由器和ISP的通信，通过移动服务提供商进行3G和4G无线通信。 智能恒温控制恒温控制环境调节系统的组件也可以通过无线通信连接到远程计算设备。

公开(公告)号：USD691629S1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-15

申请号：US29399621

申请日：2011-08-16

Applicant: Michael James Matas ,  Anthony Michael Fadell ,  David Sloo

Designer： Michael James Matas ,  Anthony Michael Fadell ,  David Sloo

公开(公告)号：USD687459S1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-06

申请号：US29399633

申请日：2011-08-16

Applicant: David Sloo ,  Clemens M. Knieper ,  Michael Plitkins

Designer： David Sloo ,  Clemens M. Knieper ,  Michael Plitkins

公开(公告)号：USD687059S1

公开(公告)日：2013-07-30

申请号：US29404101

申请日：2011-10-14

Applicant: Timo Bruck ,  Patrick Corcoran ,  David Sloo

Designer： Timo Bruck ,  Patrick Corcoran ,  David Sloo