公开(公告)号：US09998803B2

公开(公告)日：2018-06-12

申请号：US14639641

申请日：2015-03-05

Applicant: GOOGLE INC.

Inventor： Anthony M. Fadell ,  Yoky Matsuoka ,  David Sloo ,  Maxime Veron

IPC: G08B21/00 ,  H04Q9/00 ,  G07C9/00 ,  G08C17/02 ,  H04L12/28

CPC classification number: H04Q9/00 ,  G07C9/00031 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C2201/40 ,  H04L12/2803 ,  H04L12/2829

Abstract: Embodiments provided herein relate to implementing a household policy within a household environment. In one example, a method includes: receiving, at a processor, the household policy; interpreting the household policy to extract one or more conditional events associated with the household policy; monitoring, via at least one sensing smart device in the household environment, for satisfaction of the one or more conditional events; and when the one or more events is satisfied, implement one or more controls on at least one conditionally controlled smart device in the household environment, the at least one smart device affecting the household environment.

公开(公告)号：US09953514B2

公开(公告)日：2018-04-24

申请号：US14587966

申请日：2014-12-31

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Anthony Michael Fadell ,  Matthew Lee Rogers ,  Yoky Matsuoka ,  David Sloo ,  Shigefumi Honjo ,  Scott A. McGaraghan ,  Michael Plitkins ,  Maxime Veron ,  Isabel Guenette

IPC: G08B27/00 ,  G08B3/10 ,  G08B19/00 ,  G08B25/00

CPC classification number: G08B27/005 ,  G08B3/10 ,  G08B19/005 ,  G08B25/002 ,  G08B25/008 ,  G08B27/003

Abstract: This patent specification relates to apparatus, systems, methods, and related computer program products for providing home security/smart home objectives. More particularly, this patent specification relates to a plurality of devices, including intelligent, multi-sensing, network-connected devices, that communicate with each other and/or with a central server or a cloud-computing system to provide any of a variety of useful home security/smart home objectives.

公开(公告)号：US09915930B2

公开(公告)日：2018-03-13

申请号：US14636936

申请日：2015-03-03

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Yoky Matsuoka ,  Mark Rajan Malhotra

IPC: G05B15/02 ,  H04L12/28

CPC classification number: G05B15/02 ,  G05B2219/2642 ,  H04L12/2807

Abstract: A system is provided, including a plurality of inter-connected premises management devices, each premises management device including a storage device, a memory that stores computer executable components, and a processor that executes the following computer executable components stored in the memory: a primary function component to control a primary function of the premises management device related to managing a premises, a communication component to locate and to communicate with other compatible premises management devices, and a computational component to process system related tasks. Each premises management device is configured to function as part of a unit comprising one or more devices that collectively form a primary system processor when the present primary system processor assigns the respective premises management device to the unit. The primary system processor processes system level tasks.

公开(公告)号：US20180023832A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-25

申请号：US15675459

申请日：2017-08-11

Applicant: Google Inc.

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

IPC: F24F11/00 ,  F24F11/02 ,  G05B19/409 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  G09G5/37 ,  G05D23/19 ,  G06F3/0481

CPC classification number: F24F11/62 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/46 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F11/89 ,  F24F2120/20 ,  G05B19/409 ,  G05B2219/2614 ,  G05D23/1902 ,  G05D23/1905 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G06F3/04817 ,  G06F3/04847 ,  G09G5/37 ,  G09G2320/0613

Abstract: Methods and devices for controlling a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system by a thermostat are provided. Input can be received from a user via a thermostat, the input being indicative of an adjustment of an HVAC-related setting. On a real-time basis, the HVAC-related setting that is being adjusted can be compared against a feedback criterion designed to indicate a circumstance under which feedback is to be presented to the user. The circumstance can be indicative of an achievement of a HVAC-related setting of a predetermined responsibility level with respect to an energy usage of the HVAC system. Upon a real-time determination that the feedback criterion is satisfied, visual feedback can be caused to be presented to the user in real-time. The real-time feedback can include a visual icon having a visual appeal corresponding to a desirability of the satisfaction of the feedback criterion.

公开(公告)号：US20170343229A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-30

申请号：US15681045

申请日：2017-08-18

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Yoky Matsuoka ,  Joseph A. Ruff ,  Mark Malhotra

IPC: F24F11/00 ,  H04L12/28 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05D23/19

CPC classification number: G05B15/02 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/62 ,  G05D23/1904 ,  G05D23/1927 ,  G05D23/1931 ,  H04L12/2825 ,  H04L12/2834 ,  H04L2012/285

Abstract: The current application is directed to intelligent controllers that continuously, periodically, or intermittently monitor progress towards one or more control goals under one or more constraints in order to achieve control that satisfies potentially conflicting goals. An intelligent controller may alter aspects of control, dynamically, while the control is being carried out, in order to ensure that goals are obtained and a balance is achieved between potentially conflicting goals. The intelligent controller uses various types of information to determine an initial control strategy as well as to dynamically adjust the control strategy as the control is being carried out.

公开(公告)号：US09732979B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-15

申请号：US15258422

申请日：2016-09-07

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Anthony Michael Fadell ,  Yoky Matsuoka ,  David Sloo ,  Michael Plitkins ,  Michael James Matas ,  Matthew Lee Rogers ,  Evan J. Fisher

IPC: G05D23/19 ,  F24F11/00 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  G06F3/048 ,  F24F11/02 ,  G05B19/409 ,  G09G5/37 ,  G06F3/0481

CPC classification number: F24F11/62 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/46 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F11/89 ,  F24F2120/20 ,  G05B19/409 ,  G05B2219/2614 ,  G05D23/1902 ,  G05D23/1905 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G06F3/04817 ,  G06F3/04847 ,  G09G5/37 ,  G09G2320/0613

Abstract: Methods and devices for controlling a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system by a thermostat are provided. Input can be received from a user via a thermostat, the input being indicative of an adjustment of an HVAC-related setting. On a real-time basis, the HVAC-related setting that is being adjusted can be compared against a feedback criterion designed to indicate a circumstance under which feedback is to be presented to the user. The circumstance can be indicative of an achievement of a HVAC-related setting of a predetermined responsibility level with respect to an energy usage of the HVAC system. Upon a real-time determination that the feedback criterion is satisfied, visual feedback can be caused to be presented to the user in real-time. The real-time feedback can include a visual icon having a visual appeal corresponding to a desirability of the satisfaction of the feedback criterion.

公开(公告)号：US09691257B2

公开(公告)日：2017-06-27

申请号：US14334261

申请日：2014-07-17

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Yoky Matsuoka ,  AJ Minich ,  Yash Modi ,  Andrew W. Goldenson

IPC: G08B23/00 ,  G08B25/00 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G08B17/10 ,  G08B25/10 ,  G08B17/113

CPC classification number: G08B25/008 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G08B17/10 ,  G08B17/113 ,  G08B25/001 ,  G08B25/10

Abstract: Hazard detection systems and methods according to embodiments described herein are operative to enable a user to interface with the hazard detection system by performing a touchless gesture. The touchless gesture can be performed in a vicinity of the hazard detection system without requiring physical access to the hazard detection system. This enables the user to interact with the hazard detection system even if it is out of reach. The hazard detection system can detect gestures and perform an appropriate action responsive to the detected gesture. In one embodiment, the hazard detection system can silence its audible alarm or preemptively turn off its audible alarm in response to a detected gesture. Gestures can be detected using one or more ultrasonic sensors, or gestures can be detected using a motion detector in combination with one or more ultrasonic sensors.

公开(公告)号：US20170181245A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-22

申请号：US15448733

申请日：2017-03-03

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Anthony M. Fadell ,  Nick Webb ,  Matthew L. Rogers ,  David Sloo ,  Yoky Matsuoka ,  Adam Mittleman ,  Shigefumi Honjo

IPC: H05B33/08 ,  F24F11/00 ,  G01V8/10 ,  G01N33/00 ,  G01N27/12 ,  H05B37/02 ,  G01J1/42

CPC classification number: G06K9/00744 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/33 ,  F24F11/34 ,  F24F11/46 ,  F24F11/58 ,  F24F11/70 ,  F24F11/75 ,  F24F11/89 ,  F24F2120/10 ,  G01J1/4204 ,  G01N27/02 ,  G01N27/121 ,  G01N33/0031 ,  G01N33/004 ,  G01V8/10 ,  G06T7/70 ,  G08B3/10 ,  G08B5/22 ,  G08B5/36 ,  G08B17/10 ,  G08B17/117 ,  G08B19/005 ,  G08B21/12 ,  G08B21/14 ,  G08B21/18 ,  G08B21/182 ,  G08B25/002 ,  G08B25/008 ,  G08B25/012 ,  G08B25/08 ,  G08B29/02 ,  G08B29/04 ,  G08B29/185 ,  G08B29/22 ,  G08B29/26 ,  H04L12/2803 ,  H04L12/2809 ,  H04L12/2818 ,  H04L12/282 ,  H04L67/025 ,  H04L67/10 ,  H04L67/24 ,  H04M1/72561 ,  H04N7/183 ,  H05B33/0854 ,  H05B33/0872 ,  H05B37/0218 ,  H05B37/0272 ,  Y02A50/243

Abstract: Various arrangements of smart devices are presented. Such a smart device may include a case, a wireless interface, a light sensor that detects an ambient brightness level of an ambient environment of the smart device, a motion sensor that detects motion of a user in the ambient environment of the smart device, a light that is capable of outputting light into the ambient environment of the smart device, and a processing system. The processing system may cause the light to illuminate based on: the message indicating that the lighting feature has been activated; the ambient brightness level being below the threshold brightness value; and the user moving in the ambient environment of the smart device.

公开(公告)号：US09684317B2

公开(公告)日：2017-06-20

申请号：US14292642

申请日：2014-05-30

Applicant: Google Inc.

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

IPC: F24F11/00 ,  G05D23/19 ,  F24D19/10 ,  H04W4/00 ,  B01D46/00 ,  G05B15/02 ,  F24F11/02 ,  H01R9/24

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.

公开(公告)号：US20170103639A1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-13

申请号：US15388832

申请日：2016-12-22

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Kevin Charles Peterson ,  Yoky Matsuoka ,  Nicholas Unger Webb, JR.

IPC: G08B25/00 ,  G08B21/20 ,  G08B17/10

CPC classification number: G08B25/002 ,  G08B17/10 ,  G08B19/00 ,  G08B21/14 ,  G08B21/20 ,  G08B29/188

Abstract: Systems and methods for using state machines to manage alarming states and pre-alarming states of a hazard detection system are described herein. The state machines can include one or more sensor state machines that can control the alarming states and one or more system state machines that can control the pre-alarming states. Each state machine can transition among any one of its states based on raw sensor data values, filtered sensor data values, and transition conditions. Filters may be used to transform raw sensor values into filtered values that can be used by one or more state machines. Such filters may improve accuracy of data interpretation by filtering out readings that may distort data interpretation or cause false positives. For example, smoke sensor readings may be filtered by a smoke alarm filter to mitigate presence of steam.