公开(公告)号：US08442695B2

公开(公告)日：2013-05-14

申请号：US13302071

申请日：2011-11-22

Applicant: Kevin R. Imes ,  James Hollister

Inventor： Kevin R. Imes ,  James Hollister

IPC: G06F19/00

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 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：US08428782B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-23

申请号：US12839854

申请日：2010-07-20

Applicant: Kevin R. Imes

Inventor： Kevin R. Imes

IPC: G06F19/00 ,  G08B23/00

CPC classification number: G05D23/1923

Abstract: According to an aspect of the disclosure, a system and method includes a location reporting device identified with a site and a proximity detection module configured to alter an operating condition of the site in response to a location of the location reporting device. The proximity detection module is further configured to detect the location of the location reporting device at a modifiable detection interval.

Abstract translation: 根据本公开的一个方面，一种系统和方法包括：用站点识别的位置报告装置和被配置为响应位置报告装置的位置改变站点的操作状态的接近检测模块。 接近检测模块还被配置为在可修改的检测间隔处检测位置报告装置的位置。

公开(公告)号：US20130045731A1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-21

申请号：US13658210

申请日：2012-10-23

Applicant: Russell W. White ,  Kevin R. Imes

Inventor： Russell W. White ,  Kevin R. Imes

IPC: H04W4/00

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.

公开(公告)号：US08359007B2

公开(公告)日：2013-01-22

申请号：US13052559

申请日：2011-03-21

Applicant: Russell W. White ,  Kevin R. Imes

Inventor： Russell W. White ,  Kevin R. Imes

IPC: H04M3/16 ,  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 communicating media content is disclosed. The method includes receiving in a server a request for a listing of network addresses associated with a playlist for available content, and sending a message having network addresses for different portions of the content. The network addresses allow a requesting device to use one transmission rate for a first part of the content and a different transmission rate for a second part of the content.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于传送媒体内容的方法。 该方法包括在服务器中接收与可用内容的播放列表相关联的网络地址列表的请求，以及发送具有用于内容的不同部分的网络地址的消息。 网络地址允许请求设备为内容的第一部分使用一个传输速率，并为内容的第二部分使用不同的传输速率。

公开(公告)号：US20120221718A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-30

申请号：US13460306

申请日：2012-04-30

Applicant: Kevin R. Imes ,  James Hollister

Inventor： Kevin R. Imes ,  James Hollister

IPC: G06F15/173

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: An energy management system includes a controller disposed at a site. The controller is in communication with a gateway with the gateway being capable of establishing a broadband connection with a first communication network. The gateway is configured to communicate with at least one remote server for receiving energy management information located at the at least one remote server. The controller is configured to initiate communication with the at least one remote server at a first periodic interval to request receipt of the energy management information over the first communication network.

Abstract translation: 能量管理系统包括设在现场的控制器。 控制器与网关通信，网关能够建立与第一通信网络的宽带连接。 网关被配置为与至少一个远程服务器进行通信，用于接收位于至少一个远程服务器处的能量管理信息。 控制器被配置为以第一周期性间隔发起与至少一个远程服务器的通信，以请求通过第一通信网络接收能量管理信息。

公开(公告)号：US20120135759A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-31

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: H04W4/02

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：US20110202185A1

公开(公告)日：2011-08-18

申请号：US13096115

申请日：2011-04-28

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

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

IPC: G05D23/19

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 zone based energy management system 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. The network device may be a thermostat associated with the HVAC system of the site or other energy consuming appliances. Each of the zones may be associated with a corresponding temperature set-point of the thermostat or other energy consuming device where the temperature set point corresponding to a zone may be different from the temperature set points corresponding with each of the other zones.

Abstract translation: 根据本公开的一个方面，基于区域的能量管理系统包括使用可基于多个区域的检测的移动设备的接近检测来控制站点处的至少一个网络设备。 网络设备可以是与现场的HVAC系统或其他能量消耗设备相关联的恒温器。 每个区域可以与恒温器或其他能量消耗装置的对应温度设定点相关联，其中对应于区域的温度设定点可能与对应于每个其它区域的温度设定点不同。

公开(公告)号：US20110172835A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-14

申请号：US13038629

申请日：2011-03-02

Applicant: Kevin R. Imes

Inventor： Kevin R. Imes

IPC: G06F1/26

CPC classification number: G06Q50/06 ,  Y04S10/54

Abstract: A system and method of curtailing energy production within congestive grid operating environments including a method of managing power generation of a power generation site operable to be coupled to a transmission line is disclosed. The method can also include detecting curtailment action data and energy pricing data of the power generation site. Additionally, the method can include analyzing the curtailment action data and the energy pricing data to detect a curtailment probability level and initiate a reduction of the electricity being transmitted from the power generating site to the transmission line in response to the detected curtailment probability level being above a curtailment set level. According to a further aspect of the invention, the electricity being transmitted from the power generating site to the transmission line may be reduced by diverting at least a portion of the electricity being transmitted from the power generating site to a storage system.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种在充电电网操作环境内抑制能量产生的系统和方法，包括管理可耦合到传输线的发电站的发电的方法。 该方法还可以包括检测发电站点的削减动作数据和能量定价数据。 此外，该方法可以包括分析削减动作数据和能量定价数据以检测削减概率水平，并且响应于所检测到的削减概率水平而开始将从发电站点发送的电力减少到传输线路 削减设定水平。 根据本发明的另一方面，可以通过将从发电站点发送的电力的至少一部分转移到存储系统来减少从发电站点传输到传输线路的电力。

公开(公告)号：US20110015802A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-20

申请号：US12839854

申请日：2010-07-20

Applicant: Kevin R. Imes

Inventor： Kevin R. Imes

IPC: G05D23/19

CPC classification number: G05D23/1923

Abstract: According to an aspect of the disclosure, a home energy management system and method includes a temperature controlling apparatus comprising a user interface capable of receiving a user input to alter a temperature operating condition at a site. A memory is configured to store at least one temperature set-point received from a network. The user interface is a non-programmable user interface configured to not allow a user to input a temperature schedule at the user interface, wherein the memory is further configured to store multiple temperature set-points received from the network and a processor is configured to deploy a current set-point stored within the memory.

Abstract translation: 根据本公开的一个方面，家庭能量管理系统和方法包括温度控制装置，其包括能够接收用户输入以改变现场温度运行状况的用户界面。 存储器被配置为存储从网络接收的至少一个温度设定点。 所述用户界面是不可编程的用户界面，其被配置为不允许用户在所述用户界面处输入温度调度，其中所述存储器还被配置为存储从所述网络接收的多个温度设定点，并且处理器被配置为部署 存储在存储器内的当前设定点。

公开(公告)号：US20190357007A1

公开(公告)日：2019-11-21

申请号：US16525994

申请日：2019-07-30

Applicant: Kevin R. Imes

Inventor： Kevin R. Imes

IPC: H04W4/021 ,  H04W12/06 ,  G06F3/0484

Abstract: A mobile application executable on at least one mobile device for associating actions with a plurality of independent geographic locations and a system for implementing the actions are provided. The system and mobile application carry out a method including the steps of configuring a graphical user interface to include a map and requesting the user to select a designated pin location. The system includes a main controller configured to communicate with the at least one mobile device and initiate the actions based on the location of the at least one mobile device relative to the plurality of independent geographic locations. At least one database is in communication with the main controller and accessible to the mobile and away services module for storing data related to the actions associated with the plurality of independent geographic locations and the at least one mobile device.