公开(公告)号：US08473109B1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-25

申请号：US13477501

申请日：2012-05-22

Applicant: Kevin R. Imes ,  James Hollister

Inventor： Kevin R. Imes ,  James Hollister

IPC: G05D23/00

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, a controller configured to detect a current operating window associated with a network device disposed at a site, detect a location of a mobile device associated with a site and alter the current operating window of the network device in response to the detected location. Correspondingly, a method includes detecting a current operating window associated with a network device disposed at a site, detecting a location of a mobile device associated with the site and altering the current operating window of the network device in response to the detected location.

Abstract translation: 根据本公开的一个方面，控制器被配置为检测与设置在站点处的网络设备相关联的当前操作窗口，检测与站点相关联的移动设备的位置并响应于所述网络设备的当前操作窗口 到检测到的位置。 相应地，一种方法包括检测与布置在现场的网络设备相关联的当前操作窗口，检测与该站点相关联的移动设备的位置并响应于检测到的位置改变网络设备的当前操作窗口。

公开(公告)号：US08396604B2

公开(公告)日：2013-03-12

申请号：US13364706

申请日：2012-02-02

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

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

IPC: G05D3/12

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.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种管理位于具有移动设备的站点的网络设备的能量使用的方法。 该方法通过确定关于站点的多个区域并且相对于多个区域检测移动设备的当前位置来进行。 该方法通过响应于检测到移动设备改变区而改变网络设备的操作条件而继续。 在移动设备的显示屏幕内显示图形用户界面（GUI）。 呈现站点位置的地图，围绕站点位置设置的多个区域以及移动设备的当前位置与包括可选距离值的距离选择器一起显示在GUI内。 响应于使用距离选择器改变可选择的距离值，该方法还包括自动缩放多个区域和地图。

公开(公告)号：US20130060387A1

公开(公告)日：2013-03-07

申请号：US13662663

申请日：2012-10-29

Applicant: Kevin R. Imes ,  James Hollister

Inventor： Kevin R. Imes ,  James Hollister

IPC: G05B13/02

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, a method of managing a site in a mobile environment, which includes detecting an availability of a thermostat wherein the thermostat has an operating condition; detecting a location of a mobile device associated with the site; providing a proximity control selector within a user interface of the mobile device to manage a proximity detection module disposed on the thermostat, wherein the proximity control selector has an enabled setting of the proximity detection module and a disabled setting of the proximity detection module; enabling the proximity detection module in response to the enabled setting of the proximity control selector to allow for the modification of the operating condition of the thermostat based on the detected location of the mobile device relative to the site; and disabling the proximity detection module in response to the disabled setting of the proximity control selector.

Abstract translation: 根据本公开的一个方面，一种管理移动环境中的站点的方法，其包括检测恒温器的可用性，其中所述恒温器具有操作状态; 检测与所述站点相关联的移动设备的位置; 在所述移动设备的用户接口内提供接近控制选择器，以管理设置在所述恒温器上的接近检测模块，其中所述接近度控制选择器具有接近检测模块的使能设置和所述接近检测模块的禁用设置; 响应于所述接近度控制选择器的使能设置使得所述接近检测模块能够基于所检测到的所述移动设备相对于所述站点的位置来修改所述恒温器的操作条件; 以及响应于所述接近度控制选择器的禁用设置而禁用所述接近检测模块。

公开(公告)号：US20130054758A1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-28

申请号：US13600086

申请日：2012-08-30

Applicant: Kevin R. Imes ,  James Hollister ,  Jarod Addison

Inventor： Kevin R. Imes ,  James Hollister ,  Jarod Addison

IPC: G06F15/16 ,  H04W8/00

CPC classification number: H04L47/70 ,  G06F17/30029 ,  G06F17/30861 ,  H04L12/2827 ,  H04L41/0253 ,  H04L2012/2849 ,  H04L2012/285

Abstract: A system for managing a customer engagement portal associated with a site includes a media manager associated with the site and at least one network device associated with the site. The network device and the media manager are in communication to wirelessly transfer streams of media. The network device is configured to output streams of media. The site also has a mobile device associated therewith that is configured to initiate a change in an operating condition of the at least one network device for a location remote from the site. The network device is configured to output the streams of media simultaneously with the operating condition of the network deceive being changed.

Abstract translation: 用于管理与站点相关联的客户参与门户的系统包括与站点相关联的媒体管理器和与站点相关联的至少一个网络设备。 网络设备和媒体管理器正在通信以无线地传送媒体流。 网络设备被配置为输出媒体流。 该站点还具有与其相关联的移动设备，其被配置为发起对于远离站点的位置的至少一个网络设备的操作条件的改变。 网络设备被配置为在网络欺骗被改变的操作条件的同时输出媒体流。

公开(公告)号：US20120072033A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-22

申请号：US13302071

申请日：2011-11-22

Applicant: Kevin R. Imes ,  James Hollister

Inventor： Kevin R. Imes ,  James Hollister

IPC: G06F1/32 ,  G05D23/19

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 apparatus includes a processor operable to manage energy use at a site wherein the processor is configured to detect a user interaction with the apparatus and create a personalized schedule automatically in response to the user interaction. The apparatus can also include a first profile accessible to the processor, wherein the first profile includes a first personalized schedule, and a second profile accessible to the processor, wherein the second profile is different from the first profile and includes a second personalized schedule. In addition, the processor can be configured to determine when to use the first profile or the second profile, initiate an outgoing message using the first or second personalized schedule, and update the first or second profile in response to a user interaction with an interface of the apparatus during use of the first or second personalized schedule.

Abstract translation: 根据本公开的一个方面，一种装置包括处理器，其可操作以管理站点处的能量使用，其中所述处理器被配置为检测用户与所述设备的交互并且响应于所述用户交互而自动创建个性化日程表。 该设备还可以包括可处理器可访问的第一简档，其中第一简档包括第一个性化调度，以及处理器可访问的第二配置文件，其中第二配置文件与第一配置文件不同，并且包括第二个性化调度。 此外，处理器可以被配置为确定何时使用第一简档或第二配置文件，使用第一或第二个性化调度来发起外发消息，并响应于用户与第一或第二个人化调度的界面的交互来更新第一或第二配置文件 该装置在使用第一或第二个人化时间表期间。

公开(公告)号：US08099195B2

公开(公告)日：2012-01-17

申请号：US12893327

申请日：2010-09-29

Applicant: Kevin R. Imes ,  James Hollister

Inventor： Kevin R. Imes ,  James Hollister

IPC: G05D23/00

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 apparatus for an energy management system includes a controller having an application interface configured to use at least a portion of an incoming message communicated using a home energy network at a residential site. The incoming message includes at least a portion of a first user energy management schedule, and the controller is capable of altering use of a resource in response to the first user energy management schedule. A first communication interface is operably coupled to the application interface and configured to communicate with a first network operably associated with the home energy network; and a second communication interface is operably coupled to the application interface and configured to communicate with a second network operably associated with the home energy network, wherein the second network is different than the first network.

Abstract translation: 根据本公开的一个方面，一种用于能量管理系统的装置包括具有应用接口的控制器，所述应用接口被配置为使用在住宅地点使用家庭能量网络传送的传入消息的至少一部分。 输入消息包括第一用户能量管理调度的至少一部分，并且控制器能够响应于第一用户能量管理调度来改变资源的使用。 第一通信接口可操作地耦合到应用接口并且被配置为与可操作地与家庭能量网络相关联的第一网络进行通信; 并且第二通信接口可操作地耦合到所述应用接口并被配置为与可操作地与所述家庭能量网络相关联的第二网络进行通信，其中所述第二网络不同于所述第一网络。

公开(公告)号：US20110307101A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-15

申请号：US13217632

申请日：2011-08-25

Applicant: Kevin R. Imes ,  James Hollister

Inventor： Kevin R. Imes ,  James Hollister

IPC: G05D23/00

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: According to an aspect of the disclosure, an energy management system and method includes a method of altering an operating condition of a device located at a site. The method includes the steps of establishing communication with at least one device located at the site and acquiring device data from the device. Subsequently, the device data is communicated to a server disposed remotely from the site and an availability of a control action data is detected at the remote server in conjunction with the communication of the device data. The system includes a processor operable to initiate establishing communication with the at least one device and initiate acquiring device data. A communication interface is operable to communicate the device data to the remote server and detect an availability of the control action data at the remote server in conjunction with the communication of the device data.

Abstract translation: 根据本公开的一个方面，能量管理系统和方法包括改变位于现场的设备的操作状态的方法。 该方法包括与位于现场的至少一个设备建立通信并从设备获取设备数据的步骤。 随后，将设备数据传送到远离站点的服务器，并且在远程服务器上结合设备数据的通信来检测控制动作数据的可用性。 该系统包括处理器，其可操作以发起与至少一个设备的建立通信并且开始获取设备数据。 通信接口可操作以将设备数据传送到远程服务器，并结合设备数据的通信来检测远程服务器上的控制动作数据的可用性。

公开(公告)号：US20110258048A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-20

申请号：US13117507

申请日：2011-05-27

Applicant: Russell W. White ,  Kevin R. Imes

Inventor： Russell W. White ,  Kevin R. Imes

IPC: G06Q30/00

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 method for targeted advertising is disclosed. The method includes accessing at least one piece of demographic information associated with a user of a portable device, selecting an advertisement to be delivered to the user based at least in part on the demographic information, and initiating communication of a version of the advertisement configured for presentation at the portable device.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种针对性广告的方法。 该方法包括访问与便携式设备的用户相关联的至少一条人口统计信息，至少部分基于人口统计信息来选择要传送给用户的广告，以及发起配置为 演示在便携式设备。

公开(公告)号：US20110214060A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-01

申请号：US13080705

申请日：2011-04-06

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.

公开(公告)号：US07970379B2

公开(公告)日：2011-06-28

申请号：US12495115

申请日：2009-06-30

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 method for providing broadcast content is disclosed. The method maintains a system to deliver regionally broadcasted content to an electronic device located outside a region of the regionally broadcasted content, provides an application for the electronic device that allows the electronic device to request a streaming media signal representing the regionally broadcasted content even if the electronic device is located outside of the region, and communicates the streaming media signal to the electronic device responsive to a user request.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于提供广播内容的方法。 该方法维护系统将区域广播的内容传送到位于区域广播内容区域之外的电子设备，为电子设备提供允许电子设备请求表示区域广播内容的流媒体信号的应用，即使 电子设备位于该区域外部，并且响应于用户请求将流媒体信号传送到电子设备。