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公开(公告)号：US11240652B2
公开(公告)日：2022-02-01
申请号：US16556724
申请日：2019-08-30
发明人： Christian Brochu , Benoit Laflamme
摘要： A programmable controller for operating a system is provided as well as a method and devices of configuring such controller. The controller includes firmware storing instructions for controlling operations of the system, the firmware including a passive memory component and a processing unit programmed for operating the system at least in part based on the instructions of the firmware. The firmware is responsive to a signal carrying firmware update information received from an external device for drawing energy from the signal to activate the passive memory component and causing a firmware update process to be performed. Advantageously, the proposed controller can be configured in the absence of electrical power being supplied by an external source and in, some embodiments, using the signal carrying the firmware update information as the sole source of electrical energy in order to perform at least part of the firmware update process.
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2.发明授权公开(公告)号：US10887955B2
公开(公告)日：2021-01-05
申请号：US16747694
申请日：2020-01-21
发明人： Christian Brochu , Benoit Laflamme
IPC分类号： H05B45/00 , H05B47/19 , H05B45/10 , H05B45/20 , H05B47/10 , H05B47/29 , H05B33/08 , F21V3/02 , G05B19/042 , G05B19/12 , G06F8/65 , G06K7/10 , F21Y115/10
摘要： An intelligent light bulb is provided as well as a method, devices and computer program product of configuring such an intelligent light bulb. The intelligent light bulb comprises an LED lighting element and a programmable controller. The programmable controller comprises a memory module having stored therein firmware including instructions for controlling operations of the LED lighting element, where the memory module including a passive memory on which at least a portion of the firmware is stored. The passive memory component of the memory module is responsive to a signal carrying firmware update information received over a wireless communication link from a device external to the intelligent light bulb for causing a firmware update process to be performed to modify the instructions of the firmware based on the update information carried by the signal. The programmable controller also includes a processing unit in communication with the memory module for operating the LED lighting element at least in part in accordance with the instructions of the firmware. Advantageously, the proposed intelligent light bulb can be configured using the signal carrying the firmware update information. In some embodiments, this may allow modifications of certain operating characteristic of the intelligent light bulb to be performed after manufacturing, including modifications pertaining to light color emitted and/or manner of operating the light bulb.
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公开(公告)号：US10371685B2
公开(公告)日：2019-08-06
申请号：US16256105
申请日：2019-01-24
IPC分类号： G01N33/18 , G01N21/31 , G01N21/27 , G01N21/33 , E04H4/12 , G01J3/02 , G01J3/42 , E04H4/00 , C02F103/42 , G01N21/85 , G01J3/28
摘要： A method and an apparatus are presented for monitoring a concentration of a specific halogen in a body of water such as a spa or bathing unit for example. The apparatus comprises a housing in which is positioned an optical absorption analyzer for making first and second measurement of transmission of ultraviolet light from a light source emitting light at a specific wavelength. The second and first measurements are taken respectively before and after the ultraviolet light has travelled through a sample of water and are used to derive a concentration of the specific halogen. The derived concentration may then be communicated to a user using a display device and/or may be used to control operational components of a bathing unit for adjusting the concentration of halogen in the water. In some practical implementations, the apparatus may be embodied as a standalone device, which may be configured to float on the water of the bathing unit or, alternatively, may be configured for being installed in-line in a water circulation path of the bathing input by connecting the housing to circulation piping.
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公开(公告)号：US10353499B2
公开(公告)日：2019-07-16
申请号：US15924550
申请日：2018-03-19
发明人： Benoit Laflamme , Martin Caouette
IPC分类号： G06F3/041 , G06F3/01 , G06F3/0488 , G06F1/16 , G02F1/1333 , A47K3/00 , A61H33/00
摘要： A topside control panel for a bathing unit system is provided. The topside control panel comprises a housing including a top surface and a bottom surface opposed to the top surface and a display touch or presence-sensitive assembly positioned upon the top surface of the housing. The topside control panel also includes a circuit board assembly positioned upon the bottom surface the housing. In some embodiments, the bottom surface may be circumscribed by a bottom peripheral wall, which with the bottom surface defines a recess in which is positioned the circuit board assembly. A back panel may be secured to the housing so as to enclose the second recess and form an enclosed space. The back panel may include a ventilation member configured for allowing air communication between the enclosed space and a space external to the topside control panel. In another aspect, a topside control panel having a cover frame including a cut out or window area may be provided for receiving the display touch or presence-sensitive assembly when assembled with the housing and may allow for customizing the aesthetic appearance of the topside control panel by selecting cover frames having different appearances.
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6.发明申请公开(公告)号：US20180359841A1
公开(公告)日：2018-12-13
申请号：US16108588
申请日：2018-08-22
发明人： CHRISTIAN BROCHU , Benoit Laflamme
CPC分类号： H05B37/0272 , F21V3/02 , F21Y2115/10 , G05B19/042 , G05B19/124 , G05B2219/25112 , G06F8/65 , G06K7/10861 , H05B33/08 , H05B33/0803 , H05B33/0845 , H05B33/0857 , H05B37/02 , Y02B20/342 , Y02B20/343 , Y02B20/383 , Y02B20/48
摘要： An intelligent light bulb is provided as well as a method, devices and computer program product of configuring such an intelligent light bulb. The intelligent light bulb comprises an LED lighting element and a programmable controller. The programmable controller comprises a memory module having stored therein firmware including instructions for controlling operations of the LED lighting element, where the memory module including a passive memory on which at least a portion of the firmware is stored. The passive memory component of the memory module is responsive to a signal carrying firmware update information received over a wireless communication link from a device external to the intelligent light bulb for causing a firmware update process to be performed to modify the instructions of the firmware based on the update information carried by the signal. The programmable controller also includes a processing unit in communication with the memory module for operating the LED lighting element at least in part in accordance with the instructions of the firmware. Advantageously, the proposed intelligent light bulb can be configured using the signal carrying the firmware update information. In some embodiments, this may allow modifications of certain operating characteristic of the intelligent light bulb to be performed after manufacturing, including modifications pertaining to light color emitted and/or manner of operating the light bulb.
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公开(公告)号：US20220136510A1
公开(公告)日：2022-05-05
申请号：US17089219
申请日：2020-11-04
摘要： A pump assembly is presented including a motor housing holding an electric motor and a wet-end housing. The pump assembly also includes a heat transfer interface positioned between a front end of the motor housing and the wet-end housing. The heat transfer interface establishes a thermal conduction path between the motor housing and the wet-end housing so that, in use, a portion of heat generated by the motor is absorbed by the heat transfer interface and is dissipated in water circulating through the wet-end housing. In addition, or alternatively, another thermal conduction path may be established between the heat transfer interface and an electronic controller of the pump assembly so that heat generated by the controller is absorbed by the heat transfer interface and dissipated in water circulating through the wet-end housing. Mounting brackets may be provided at different radial locations about an outside casing of the pump assembly to allow mounting the assembly to a supporting structure in different orientations.
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8.发明申请公开(公告)号：US20210132782A1
公开(公告)日：2021-05-06
申请号：US17073537
申请日：2020-10-19
发明人： Benoit LAFLAMME , Christian BROCHU
IPC分类号： G06F3/0484 , A61H33/00 , A61H33/02 , G06F1/16 , G06F3/0481 , G06F3/0482
摘要： A method, device and system for displaying, via a user interface, an ambiance setting for a bathing system. The user interface is configured to display at least one display page on a display screen. The method comprises displaying on the display screen, a plurality of ambiance settings selectable by a user of the user interface, receiving, at a processor, an indication of a selected ambiance setting from the plurality of ambiance settings displayed on the display screen and in response to the selected ambiance setting, displaying on the display screen a first operational setting for at least one first type of bathing unit component and a second operational setting for at least one second type of bathing unit component. The first operational setting and the second operational setting are pre-programmed in association with the selected ambiance setting
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公开(公告)号：US10809905B2
公开(公告)日：2020-10-20
申请号：US16260555
申请日：2019-01-29
发明人： Benoit Laflamme , Christian Brochu
IPC分类号： G06F3/0484 , A61H33/00 , A61H33/02 , G06F3/0481 , G06F3/0482 , G06F1/16
摘要： A method, device and system for displaying, via a user interface, an ambiance setting for a bathing system. The user interface is configured to display at least one display page on a display screen. The method comprises displaying on the display screen, a plurality of ambiance settings selectable by a user of the user interface, receiving, at a processor, an indication of a selected ambiance setting from the plurality of ambiance settings displayed on the display screen and in response to the selected ambiance setting, displaying on the display screen a first operational setting for at least one first type of bathing unit component and a second operational setting for at least one second type of bathing unit component. The first operational setting and the second operational setting are pre-programmed in association with the selected ambiance setting.
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公开(公告)号：US10653933B2
公开(公告)日：2020-05-19
申请号：US16022919
申请日：2018-06-29
摘要： A method and a system are described for operating a bathing unit system to provide swim-in-place functionality to a swimmer. A communication link is established between the bathing unit system and an auxiliary device worn by or implanted in the body of the swimmer. A signal conveying information associated with the swimmer and originating from the auxiliary device is received. Control signals for controlling operational settings associated with a propulsion assembly of the bathing unit system are derived at least in part by processing the information conveyed by the signal originating from the auxiliary device. The control signals are then released to control the operational settings associated with the propulsion assembly. In another aspect, a graphic display is provided presenting the user with a customized set of selectable swim-in-place configurations derived at least in part by processing a signal originating from an auxiliary device worn by or implanted in the body of the swimmer.
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