公开(公告)号：US11893080B2

公开(公告)日：2024-02-06

申请号：US17174818

申请日：2021-02-12

申请人： Distech Controls Inc.

发明人： Jean-Simon Boucher ,  Francois Gervais

IPC分类号： G06V20/52 ,  G06N3/08 ,  G06F18/211 ,  G06T7/20 ,  G06N3/04 ,  G06V10/147 ,  G06V40/10 ,  G06F18/214 ,  G06V10/774 ,  G06V10/82

CPC分类号： G06F18/211 ,  G06F18/214 ,  G06N3/04 ,  G06N3/08 ,  G06T7/20 ,  G06V10/147 ,  G06V10/774 ,  G06V10/82 ,  G06V20/52 ,  G06V40/10 ,  G06T2207/10024 ,  G06T2207/10048 ,  G06T2207/20081 ,  G06T2207/20084 ,  G06T2207/30196 ,  G06T2207/30232 ,  G06T2207/30242

摘要： Method and computing device using a neural network to determine whether or not to process images of an image flow. A predictive model of the neural network is generated and stored at a computing device. The computing device receives (b) an image of the image flow and executes (c) the neural network, using the predictive model for generating an indication of whether or not to process the image based on input(s) of the neural network, the input(s) comprising the image. The computing device determines (d) whether or not to process the image by an image processing module, based on the indication of whether or not to process the image. The image is processed by the image processing module if the determination is positive and not processed if the determination is negative. Steps (b), (c), (d) are repeated for consecutive images of the image flow.

公开(公告)号：US20230259074A1

公开(公告)日：2023-08-17

申请号：US18072094

申请日：2022-11-30

申请人： DISTECH CONTROLS INC.

发明人： Francois Gervais ,  Carlo Masciovecchio ,  Dominique Laplante

IPC分类号： G05B13/02 ,  H04L12/28 ,  G05B17/02 ,  G06N3/084 ,  F24F11/76 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/62 ,  G06N5/04 ,  G06N3/08

CPC分类号： G05B13/0265 ,  H04L12/2816 ,  H04L12/2823 ,  G05B17/02 ,  G06N3/084 ,  F24F11/76 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/62 ,  G06N5/04 ,  H04L12/2825 ,  G06N3/08 ,  F24F2120/10

摘要： Inference server and environment controller for inferring one or more commands for controlling an appliance. The environment controller receives at least one environmental characteristic value (for example, at least one of a current temperature, current humidity level, current carbon dioxide level, and current room occupancy) and at least one set point (for example, at least one of a target temperature, target humidity level, and target carbon dioxide level); and forwards them to the inference server. The inference server executes a neural network inference engine using a predictive model (generated by a neural network training engine) for inferring the one or more commands based on the received at least one environmental characteristic value and the received at least one set point; and transmits the one or more commands to the environment controller. The environment controller forwards the one or more commands to the controlled appliance.

公开(公告)号：US11308793B2

公开(公告)日：2022-04-19

申请号：US16704665

申请日：2019-12-05

申请人： Distech Controls Inc.

发明人： Arthur Chretien ,  Franck Forestier

IPC分类号： G08C17/02 ,  H04W4/80

摘要： Remote control device and method for controlling interactions between the remote control device and a controlled appliance. The remote control device comprises a BLE interface and a battery for powering the BLE interface. Upon determination of a first condition being met, the remote control device sets the BLE interface in a standby mode where the power supplied by the battery to the BLE interface is limited to a minimal value. Upon determination of a second condition being met, the remote control device transmits one or more BLE advertising signal via the BLE interface. The remote control device receives a connection request from a controlled appliance via the BLE interface, establishes a connection between the remote control device and the controlled appliance through the BLE interface, and exchanges data with the controlled appliance via the BLE communication interface (e.g. transmission of a command for an actuator of the controlled appliance).

公开(公告)号：US11079134B2

公开(公告)日：2021-08-03

申请号：US16225764

申请日：2018-12-19

申请人： Distech Controls Inc.

发明人： Francois Gervais

IPC分类号： F24F11/63 ,  F24F11/50 ,  G06N3/08 ,  G06N5/04 ,  F24F110/10

摘要： Computing device and method for inferring via a neural network a two-dimensional temperature mapping of an area. A predictive model is stored by the computing device. The computing device receives a plurality of temperature measurements transmitted by a corresponding plurality of temperature sensors located at a corresponding plurality of locations on a periphery of the area. The computing device executes a neural network inference engine, using the predictive model for inferring outputs based on inputs. The inputs comprise the plurality of temperature measurements. The outputs consist of a plurality of temperature values at a corresponding plurality of zones, the plurality of zones being comprised in a two-dimensional grid mapped on a plane within the area. For instance, the area is a room of a building, the periphery is an interface of a ceiling and walls of the room, and the plane is a horizontal plane within the room.

公开(公告)号：US11037056B2

公开(公告)日：2021-06-15

申请号：US15819818

申请日：2017-11-21

申请人： DISTECH CONTROLS INC.

发明人： Francois Gervais

IPC分类号： G06N3/08 ,  G06N7/00 ,  G11C16/34 ,  G11C16/10

摘要： Computing device and method for inferring a predicted number of data chunks writable on a flash memory before the flash memory wears out. The computing device stores a predictive model generated by a neural network training engine. A processing unit of the computing device executes a neural network inference engine, using the predictive model for inferring the predicted number of data chunks writable on the flash memory before the flash memory wears out based on inputs. The inputs comprise a total number of physical blocks previously erased from the flash memory, a size of the data chunk, and optionally an operating temperature of the flash memory. In a particular aspect, the flash memory is comprised in the computing device, and an action may be taken for preserving a lifespan of the flash memory based at least on the predicted number of data chunks writable on the flash memory.

公开(公告)号：US20210141540A1

公开(公告)日：2021-05-13

申请号：US17156740

申请日：2021-01-25

申请人： Distech Controls Inc.

发明人： Francois GERVAIS

IPC分类号： G06F3/06 ,  G06F12/02 ,  G06N3/08 ,  G06N5/04 ,  G06F30/20

摘要： Computing device and method for inferring a predicted number of physical blocks erased from a flash memory. The computing device stores a predictive model generated by a neural network training engine. A processing unit of the computing device executes a neural network inference engine, using the predictive model for inferring the predicted number of physical blocks erased from the flash memory based on inputs. The inputs comprise a total number of physical blocks previously erased from the flash memory, an amount of data to be written on the flash memory, and optionally an operating temperature of the flash memory. In a particular aspect, the flash memory is comprised in the computing device, and an action may be taken for preserving a lifespan of the flash memory based at least on the predicted number of physical blocks erased from the flash memory.

公开(公告)号：US20210026312A1

公开(公告)日：2021-01-28

申请号：US17067060

申请日：2020-10-09

申请人： DISTECH CONTROLS INC.

发明人： Francois GERVAIS ,  Carlo MASCIOVECCHIO ,  Dominique LAPLANTE

IPC分类号： G05B13/02 ,  H04L12/28 ,  G05B17/02 ,  G06N3/08 ,  F24F11/76 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/62 ,  G06N5/04

摘要： Inference server and environment controller for inferring one or more commands for controlling an appliance. The environment controller receives at least one environmental characteristic value (for example, at least one of a current temperature, current humidity level, current carbon dioxide level, and current room occupancy) and at least one set point (for example, at least one of a target temperature, target humidity level, and target carbon dioxide level); and forwards them to the inference server. The inference server executes a neural network inference engine using a predictive model (generated by a neural network training engine) for inferring the one or more commands based on the received at least one environmental characteristic value and the received at least one set point; and transmits the one or more commands to the environment controller. The environment controller forwards the one or more commands to the controlled appliance.

公开(公告)号：US10073423B2

公开(公告)日：2018-09-11

申请号：US14576488

申请日：2014-12-19

申请人： Distech Controls Inc.

发明人： Daniel Beaudoin

IPC分类号： G05B15/02 ,  H02M1/42

CPC分类号： G05B15/02 ,  H02M1/4258 ,  Y02B70/126

摘要： The present environment controller is adapted for being powered in low-voltage daisy-chained power configuration. The environment controller comprises a low-voltage daisy-chainable power supply comprising a Power Factor Conversion (PFC) flyback converter. The low-voltage daisy-chainable power supply receives a low-voltage power and outputs a high PFC low-voltage power for powering the environment controller.

公开(公告)号：US20160219502A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-28

申请号：US15007302

申请日：2016-01-27

申请人： DISTECH CONTROLS INC

发明人： Danny BRETON

IPC分类号： H04W48/18 ,  H04L12/741 ,  H04W76/02

CPC分类号： H04W48/18 ,  H04L41/08 ,  H04L45/74 ,  H04L61/2015 ,  H04W24/04 ,  H04W76/16 ,  H04W84/12 ,  H04W84/22 ,  H04W88/10

摘要： The present disclosure relates to an environment control device (ECD) and a method. The ECD and method comprise a first communication interface, a second communication interface of the Wi-Fi type, and a processing unit. The processing unit sends a DHCP-DISCOVER message via the first communication interface. The processing unit also configures the ECD to operate the second communication interface as a Wi-Fi Access Point if a DHCP-OFFER message is received in response to the DHCP-DISCOVER message via the first communication interface. The processing unit also configures the ECD to operate the second communication interface as a Wi-Fi hotspot if no DHCP-OFFER message is received in response to the DHCP-DISCOVER message via the first communication interface.

摘要翻译： 本公开涉及环境控制装置（ECD）和方法。 ECD和方法包括第一通信接口，Wi-Fi类型的第二通信接口和处理单元。 处理单元经由第一通信接口发送DHCP-DISCOVER消息。 如果通过第一通信接口响应于DHCP-DISCOVER消息接收到DHCP-OFFER消息，则处理单元还将ECD配置为将第二通信接口操作为Wi-Fi接入点。 如果没有接收到响应于通过第一通信接口的DHCP-DISCOVER消息的DHCP-OFFER消息，则处理单元还将ECD配置为操作第二通信接口作为Wi-Fi热点。

公开(公告)号：US20150113507A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-23

申请号：US14231798

申请日：2014-04-01

申请人： DISTECH CONTROLS INC.

发明人： Patrice Soucy

IPC分类号： G06F9/44

CPC分类号： G06F8/38

摘要： The present disclosure relates to a method and computer program product for grouping a plurality of interlinked graphical configuration elements (GCEs) into a resulting graphical functional element (GFE). The method and computer program product receive a selection of the plurality of interlinked GCEs to be grouped. The method and computer program product create the resulting GFE by: identifying inputs and outputs of the plurality of GCEs; identifying from the inputs and outputs root inputs and exiting outputs; generating for each root input/exiting output a root input/exiting output graphical representation identifier in the resulting GFE; generating the resulting GFE including the root input/exiting output graphical representation identifiers; graphically linking the root input/exiting output graphical representation identifiers to corresponding GCEs outside of the plurality of interlinked GCEs; and displaying the resulting GFE in replacement of the plurality of interlinked GCEs.

摘要翻译： 本公开涉及用于将多个互连的图形配置元素（GCE）分组成所得图形功能元件（GFE）的方法和计算机程序产品。 方法和计算机程序产品接收要分组的多个互连的GCE的选择。 所述方法和计算机程序产品通过以下方式创建所产生的GFE：识别所述多​​个GCE的输入和输出; 从输入和输出确定根输入和输出输出; 为每个根输入/退出输出生成的GFE中的根输入/退出输出图形表示标识符; 产生所产生的GFE，包括根输入/输出输出图形表示标识符; 将根输入/输出输出图形表示标识符图形地链接到多个互连的GCE之外的对应的GCE; 并显示所产生的GFE以代替多个互连的GCE。