公开(公告)号：US20150268674A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-24

申请号：US14720578

申请日：2015-05-22

Applicant: GOOGLE INC.

Inventor： Andrea Mucignat ,  Oliver Steele ,  Senthilvasan Supramaniam ,  Osborne Hardison ,  Richard J. Shultz ,  Daniel A. Warren ,  Hugo Fiennes ,  Jonathan A. Dutra ,  David Bell ,  Anthony M. Fadell ,  Matthew L. Rogers ,  Ian C. Smith ,  Grant M. Erickson ,  Edwin H. Satterthwaite ,  Joseph E. Palmer

IPC: G05D23/19 ,  G06F1/32 ,  G05B15/02

CPC classification number: G05D23/193 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F11/63 ,  F24F2140/60 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05D23/1905 ,  G06F1/3296 ,  H04L12/2809 ,  H04L12/283 ,  H04L61/2514 ,  H04L61/2553 ,  H04L67/125 ,  H04L2012/2841

Abstract: Methods and systems facilitate network communications between a wireless network-connected thermostat and a cloud-based management server in a manner that promotes reduced power usage and extended service life of a energy-storage device of the thermostat, while at the same time accomplishing timely data transfer between the thermostat and the cloud-based management server for suitable and time-appropriate control of an HVAC system. The thermostat further comprises powering circuitry configured to: extract electrical power from one or more HVAC control wires in a manner that does not require a “common” wire; supply electrical power for thermostat operation; recharge the energy-storage device (if needed) using any surplus extracted power; and discharge the energy-storage device to assist in supplying electrical power for thermostat operation during intervals in which the extracted power alone is insufficient for thermostat operation.

Abstract translation: 方法和系统促进无线网络连接的恒温器和基于云的管理服务器之间的网络通信，以促进恒温器的能量存储设备的减少的功率使用和延长的使用寿命，同时完成及时的数据 在恒温器和基于云的管理服务器之间进行传输，以适当和适时地对HVAC系统进行控制。 恒温器还包括供电电路，其配置为：以不需要“公共”导线的方式从一个或多个HVAC控制线提取电力; 为恒温器供电供电; 使用任何剩余抽取电力对储能装置（如果需要）充电; 并释放能量存储装置，以帮助在仅提取电力不足以进行恒温器操作的间隔期间为恒温器操作提供电力。

公开(公告)号：US20150233596A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-20

申请号：US14703661

申请日：2015-05-04

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Daniel Adam Warren ,  Grant M. Erickson ,  Andrea Mucignat ,  Edwin H. Satterthwaite ,  Joseph Adam Ruff ,  Joseph E. Palmer ,  Shigefumi Honjo

IPC: F24F11/00 ,  G05B13/02

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: In a multi-sensing, wirelessly communicating learning thermostat that uses power-harvesting to charge an internal power source, methods are disclosed for ensuring that the battery does not become depleted or damaged while at the same time ensuring selected levels of thermostat functionality. Charge status is monitored to determine whether the present rate of power usage needs to be stemmed. If the present rate of power usage needs to be stemmed, then a progression of performance levels and/or functionalities can be scaled back according to a predetermined progressive power conservation algorithm. In one embodiment, a wake-on-proximity function that activates a user interface based on readings from the proximity sensor may be altered while still allowing a HVAC control circuitry to operate as normal.

Abstract translation: 在使用功率收集来对内部电源充电的多感测无线通信学习恒温器中，公开了确保电池不会耗尽或损坏同时确保所选择的恒温器功能水平的方法。 监控充电状态以确定是否需要阻止当前的电力使用率。 如果需要阻止当前的电力使用率，则可以根据预定的逐行功率节省算法来缩减性能水平和/或功能的进展。 在一个实施例中，可以改变基于来自接近传感器的读数激活用户接口的唤醒接近功能，同时仍允许HVAC控制电路正常操作。

公开(公告)号：US20150127735A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-07

申请号：US14520969

申请日：2014-10-22

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Jay D. Logue ,  Grant M. Erickson ,  Zachary B. Smith ,  Osborne B. Hardison ,  Richard J. Schultz ,  Sunny P. Gujjaru ,  Matthew G. Neeley

IPC: H04L29/08 ,  H04L29/12

CPC classification number: H04L45/02 ,  G06Q10/107 ,  H04L12/2807 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L41/082 ,  H04L43/0805 ,  H04L45/00 ,  H04L49/15 ,  H04L49/20 ,  H04L49/355 ,  H04L61/2007 ,  H04L61/2069 ,  H04L61/6004 ,  H04L61/6018 ,  H04L61/6068 ,  H04L63/12 ,  H04L67/10 ,  H04L67/104 ,  H04L67/147 ,  H04L69/22

Abstract: Systems and methods relating to communication within a fabric network are presented. The fabric network includes one or more logical networks that enables devices connected to the fabric to communicate with each other using various profiles known to the devices. A device sending a message may follow a general message format to encode the message so that other devices in the fabric may understand the message regardless of which logical networks the devices are connected to. Within the message format, a payload of data may be included for the receiving device to forward, store, or process the message. The format and the contents of the payload may vary according to a header within the payload that indicates a profile and a message type within the profile. Using the profile and message type, the receiving devices may decode the message to process the message.

公开(公告)号：US09015266B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-21

申请号：US14504290

申请日：2014-10-01

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Jay D. Logue ,  Grant M. Erickson ,  Zachary B. Smith ,  Osborne B. Hardison ,  Richard J. Schultz ,  Sunny P. Gujjaru ,  Matthew G. Neeley

IPC: G06F15/16 ,  H04L29/08 ,  G06F12/00

CPC classification number: H04L45/02 ,  G06Q10/107 ,  H04L12/2807 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L41/082 ,  H04L43/0805 ,  H04L45/00 ,  H04L49/15 ,  H04L49/20 ,  H04L49/355 ,  H04L61/2007 ,  H04L61/2069 ,  H04L61/6004 ,  H04L61/6018 ,  H04L61/6068 ,  H04L63/12 ,  H04L67/10 ,  H04L67/104 ,  H04L67/147 ,  H04L69/22

Abstract: Systems and methods relating to communication within a fabric network are presented. The fabric network includes one or more logical networks that enables devices connected to the fabric to communicate with each other using various profiles known to the devices. A device sending a message may follow a general message format to encode the message so that other devices in the fabric may understand the message regardless of which logical networks the devices are connected to. Within the message format, a payload of data may be included for the receiving device to forward, store, or process the message. The format and the contents of the payload may vary according to a header within the payload that indicates a profile and a message type within the profile. Using the profile and message type, the receiving devices may decode the message to process the message.

公开(公告)号：US09002968B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-07

申请号：US14521004

申请日：2014-10-22

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Jay D. Logue ,  Grant M. Erickson ,  Zachary B. Smith ,  Osborne B. Hardison ,  Richard J. Schultz ,  Sunny P. Gujjaru ,  Matthew G. Neeley

IPC: G06F15/16 ,  H04L12/931 ,  H04L12/26 ,  G06F12/00

CPC classification number: H04L45/02 ,  G06Q10/107 ,  H04L12/2807 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L41/082 ,  H04L43/0805 ,  H04L45/00 ,  H04L49/15 ,  H04L49/20 ,  H04L49/355 ,  H04L61/2007 ,  H04L61/2069 ,  H04L61/6004 ,  H04L61/6018 ,  H04L61/6068 ,  H04L63/12 ,  H04L67/10 ,  H04L67/104 ,  H04L67/147 ,  H04L69/22

Abstract: Systems and methods relating to communication within a fabric network are presented. The fabric network includes one or more logical networks that enables devices connected to the fabric to communicate with each other using various profiles known to the devices. A device sending a message may follow a general message format to encode the message so that other devices in the fabric may understand the message regardless of which logical networks the devices are connected to. Within the message format, a payload of data may be included for the receiving device to forward, store, or process the message. The format and the contents of the payload may vary according to a header within the payload that indicates a profile and a message type within the profile. Using the profile and message type, the receiving devices may decode the message to process the message.

公开(公告)号：US20150074658A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-12

申请号：US14539398

申请日：2014-11-12

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： ALASTAIR R. GOURLAY ,  David A. Bourne ,  Grant M. Erickson ,  Richard J. Schultz ,  David Sloo ,  Jonathan Solnit

IPC: G06F9/445 ,  H04L29/06

CPC classification number: G06F8/65 ,  F22B3/00 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/58 ,  F24F11/62 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B2219/23306 ,  G05B2219/2614 ,  G06F8/61 ,  G06F9/44 ,  H04L67/42

Abstract: Apparatus, systems, methods, and computer program products are disclosed for providing software updates to client devices. A client device (such as a thermostat) executes software to perform one or more functionalities of the device. Upon receiving an indicating that a software update is available, the device waits to download the software update until pre-download conditions are satisfied. Once the software update is downloaded, the device then waits to install the software update until pre-install conditions are satisfied. If the software update is non-critical and received during an initial installation of the device, the software update may not be installed until after installation of the device is complete. If the device is a thermostat, the device may delay installation of the software update until a controlled HVAC system in inactive. Control of the HVAC system may be disabled during installation of the software update.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于向客户端设备提供软件更新的装置，系统，方法和计算机程序产品。 客户端设备（如恒温器）执行软件来执行设备的一个或多个功能。 在接收到指示软件更新可用时，设备等待下载软件更新，直到满足下载前的条件。 下载软件更新后，设备随后等待安装软件更新，直到预安装条件得到满足为止。 如果软件更新在设备的初始安装期间不重要并被接收，则在安装设备完成后，软件更新可能不会被安装。 如果设备是恒温器，则设备可能会延迟软件更新的安装，直到受控HVAC系统处于非活动状态。 可能在安装软件更新期间禁用HVAC系统的控制。