Weighted setback reporting thermostat

    公开(公告)号:US06549870B2

    公开(公告)日:2003-04-15

    申请号:US09740654

    申请日:2000-12-20

    IPC分类号: G06F1500

    CPC分类号: G05D23/1904 G04F1/005

    摘要: A thermostat receives requests to enter into setback modes of operation whereby at least one setpoint normally used by the thermostat is changed. The thermostat is operative to compute the integral of change in setpoint temperature over time during each setback mode of operation. The thermostat is also operative to maintain a running total of such computed integrals of change in setpoint temperature over time in order to respond to any request for such computed integrals. The thermostat is furthermore operative to set the total of such computed integrals of change in setpoint temperature over time equal to zero in response to a request to clear the total of such computed integrals of change in setpoint temperature over time. The thermostat will furthermore compute the integral of temperature offset occurring over any time left in any present setback mode of operation after implementing a requested clearing so as to thereby initiate the computation of a new running total of computed integrals of temperature offset occurring over time spent in setback modes of operation that are implemented after the clearing.

    Advanced setback reporting thermostat
    2.
    发明授权
    Advanced setback reporting thermostat 有权
    高级挫折报告温控器

    公开(公告)号:US06634566B2

    公开(公告)日:2003-10-21

    申请号:US10004684

    申请日:2002-02-12

    IPC分类号: F23N520

    CPC分类号: G05D23/1904 F23N5/20

    摘要: A thermostat is operative to note the current temperature at time of entering into a setback of one or more previously established setpoints. The thermostat is also operative to note any newly defined setpoints. The thermostat also notes whether the setback is to occur in a heating or cooling mode of operation. The thermostat maintains a record of the aforementioned entry conditions mount of time the thermostat participates in a requested setback. The thermostat also preferably notes one or more setpoints and sensed temperature occurring at the end of an implemented setback as well as the ending heating or cooling mode of operation. A record of temperature conditions, mode of operation and elapsed time for each setback is stored for retrieval by a remotely located entity in communication with the thermostat. The entity is usually an energy provider. This record is available for retrieval at any time, including a time when the thermostat is presently implementing a setback.

    摘要翻译: 恒温器可操作以注意当进入一个或多个先前建立的设定值的挫折时的当前温度。 恒温器也可以记录任何新定义的设定值。 恒温器还注意到挫折是发生在加热还是冷却操作模式。 恒温器保持上述入口条件的记录,恒温器参与所要求的挫折。 恒温器还优选地注意一个或多个设定点和在实施的回退结束时发生的感测温度以及结束加热或冷却操作模式。 存储每个挫折的温度条件,操作模式和经过时间的记录,以便由与恒温器通信的远程实体进行检索。 实体通常是能源供应商。 该记录可随时检索,包括恒温器目前正在执行挫折的时间。

    Communicating thermostat
    3.
    发明授权
    Communicating thermostat 有权
    沟通恒温器

    公开(公告)号:US06254009B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-07-03

    申请号:US09456355

    申请日:1999-12-08

    IPC分类号: G05D2300

    摘要: A thermostat receives setpoint information from a system in communication with the thermostat. The thermostat is operative to modify any locally entered setpoints by a predefined amount dictated by the setpoint information received from the system in communication with the thermostat. The thermostat is preferably operative to continually display the time remaining during which it will be under the control of the system in communication with the thermostat. This affords an occupant of the room viewing the displayed time with an opportunity to elect to either continue or to override the control by the system in communication with the thermostat at any time.

    摘要翻译: 恒温器从与恒温器通信的系统接收设定点信息。 恒温器可操作地将任何本地输入的设定点修改由从与恒温器通信的系统接收的设定点信息指定的预定义量。 恒温器优选地可操作以连续地显示在与恒温器通信的系统的控制下的剩余时间。 这样可以让观看所显示时间的房间的乘客有机会随时选择继续或者覆盖与恒温器通信的系统的控制。

    Low frequency PWM generation method for a microprocessor-based controller
    4.
    发明授权
    Low frequency PWM generation method for a microprocessor-based controller 失效
    基于微处理器的控制器的低频PWM生成方法

    公开(公告)号:US6138047A

    公开(公告)日:2000-10-24

    申请号:US21018

    申请日:1998-02-09

    IPC分类号: G05B11/28 H02P27/08 G05B11/01

    CPC分类号: H02P27/08 G05B11/28

    摘要: An improved method of operation for a microprocessor-based controller wherein a frequency limited counter can be used to generate low frequency PWM signals having on and/or off periods that exceed the period of the microprocessor's free-running counter. The improved method of operation involves comparing the requested PWM period (on or off) to the counter period, and determining if multiple counter periods are required to generate the requested PWM period. If multiple counter periods are required, the controller configures the PWM output port to maintain its current logic level until the requested period has timed out. In this way, the microprocessor can accurately generate the requested low frequency PWM output signals without requiring any hardware modifications.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于基于微处理器的控制器的改进的操作方法,其中频率限制计数器可用于产生具有超过微处理器自由运行计数器的周期的开和/或关闭周期的低频PWM信号。 改进的操作方法包括将请求的PWM周期(开或关)与计数器周期进行比较,以及确定是否需要多个计数器周期来产生所请求的PWM周期。 如果需要多个计数器周期,则控制器将PWM输出端口配置为保持其当前逻辑电平,直到请求的周期超时为止。 以这种方式,微处理器可以精确地产生所要求的低频PWM输出信号,而不需要任何硬件修改。

    Balanced utility load management
    6.
    发明授权
    Balanced utility load management 有权
    平衡效用负载管理

    公开(公告)号:US07172132B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-02-06

    申请号:US10912297

    申请日:2004-08-05

    摘要: A method and apparatus for controlling the operation of an air conditioning system and a plurality of auxiliary devices, with both the air conditioning system and the auxiliary devices being adapted to operate in a setback condition. The auxiliary devices are operated in a setback condition in response to the operation of the setback operation of the air conditioning system such that, generally, the auxiliary devices are operated in a setback condition when the air conditioning system is operating in a non-setback condition and vice versa so as to thereby achieve load balancing. In addition, the auxiliary devices can, at the same time, be operated in the setback mode on the basis of duty cycle.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于控制空调系统和多个辅助装置的操作的方法和装置,空调系统和辅助装置都适于在挫折状态下操作。 辅助装置响应于空调系统的挫折操作的操作而处于挫折状态,使得一般地,当空调系统在非挫折状态下操作时,辅助装置处于挫折状态 反之亦然,从而实现负载平衡。 此外,辅助设备可以同时在占空比的基础上以遏制模式运行。

    Setback tracking thermostat
    7.
    发明授权
    Setback tracking thermostat 有权
    回退跟踪温控器

    公开(公告)号:US06305611B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-10-23

    申请号:US09594976

    申请日:2000-06-15

    IPC分类号: G05D2300

    CPC分类号: G05D23/1902 F24F11/63

    摘要: A thermostat receives requests to enter into setback modes of operation whereby at least one setpoint normally used by the thermostat is to be changed at a stipulated start time for each setback mode of operation. The thermostat is operative to enter into a requested setback mode of operation at a time following the requested start time in the event there has been a delay in receiving the request to enter into a setback mode of operation. The thermostat is furthermore operative to track the time that elapses during each setback mode of operation and to report the total accumulated time that has elapsed in response to a request to do so. The thermostat is furthermore operative to set the total accumulated time to zero in response to a request to initialize the total accumulated time.

    摘要翻译: 恒温器接收到进入遏制操作模式的请求,由此在每个挫折操作模式的规定的开始时间内,恒温器通常使用的至少一个设定点被改变。 在接收到进入挫折操作模式的请求的延迟的情况下,恒温器可操作以在请求的开始时间之后的一个时刻进入所请求的遏制操作模式。 恒温器还可操作以跟踪在每个挫折操作模式期间经过的时间,并且响应于这样做的请求来报告已经过去的总累积时间。 恒温器还可操作以响应于初始化总累计时间的请求将总累积时间设置为零。

    OUTBOUND BROADBAND CONNECTIVITY
    8.
    发明申请
    OUTBOUND BROADBAND CONNECTIVITY 审中-公开
    OUTBOUND宽带连接

    公开(公告)号:US20100146071A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-06-10

    申请号:US12521474

    申请日:2006-12-29

    IPC分类号: G06F15/16 G05D23/19

    CPC分类号: H04L63/10

    摘要: The invention relates to a method for automatically achieving outbound broadband connectivity to a remote server including the steps of sending a message to the remote server, waiting for an inbound connection request, setting an inbound method of connectivity if an inbound connection request is received, sending an outbound poll if the inbound connection request is not received, setting an outbound method of connectivity, and retrying to connect via the inbound or the outbound method until either of the inbound or outbound methods successfully connects to the remote server

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及一种用于自动实现到远程服务器的出站宽带连接的方法,包括以下步骤:向远程服务器发送消息,等待入站连接请求,如果接收到入站连接请求,设置入站连接方法,发送 如果未接收入站连接请求,则设置出站轮询,设置出站连接方法,并通过入站或出站方法重试连接,直到入站或出站方法成功连接到远程服务器

    Configurable multi-level thermostat backlighting
    9.
    发明授权
    Configurable multi-level thermostat backlighting 有权
    可配置多级恒温背光

    公开(公告)号:US07287709B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-10-30

    申请号:US10946380

    申请日:2004-09-21

    IPC分类号: G05D23/00

    摘要: A thermostat includes a display and an illumination device that is configurable to illuminate the display in a partial illumination mode and a full illumination mode. In the partial illumination mode the illumination device generates a light intensity sufficient to review the settings of the thermostat without generating heat of a sufficient amount to disrupt thermostat measurements. The full illuminated condition is actuated upon interaction with the thermostat. Once interaction with the thermostat is completed the illumination device thermostat returns to the partially illuminated condition.

    摘要翻译: 恒温器包括显示器和可配置为以部分照明模式和全照明模式照亮显示器的照明装置。 在部分照明模式中,照明装置产生足以检查恒温器设置的光强度,而不产生足够数量的热量来破坏恒温器测量。 在与恒温器相互作用的情况下启动全亮度条件。 一旦与恒温器的相互作用完成,照明装置恒温器将返回部分照明状态。

    Setback reporting thermostat
    10.
    发明授权
    Setback reporting thermostat 有权
    挫折报告温控器

    公开(公告)号:US06264110B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-07-24

    申请号:US09594974

    申请日:2000-06-15

    IPC分类号: G05D2300

    CPC分类号: G05D23/1904

    摘要: A thermostat receives requests to enter into setback modes of operation whereby at least one set point normally used by the thermostat is changed. The thermostat is operative to compute the time that elapses during each setback mode of operation. The thermostat is also operative to maintain a running total of such computed times in order to respond to any request for the total accumulated time that has elapsed in the setback modes of operation. This includes computing, if necessary, the amount of time that has elapsed in a setback mode of operation occurring during a request for the total accumulated time. The thermostat is furthermore operative to set the total accumulated time to zero in response to a request to initialize the total accumulated time.

    摘要翻译: 恒温器接收到进入遏制操作模式的请求,由此恒温器通常使用的至少一个设定点改变。 恒温器可操作以计算在每个挫折操作模式期间经过的时间。 恒温器还可操作以保持这种计算时间的运行总计,以便响应在挫折操作模式中经过的总累积时间的任何请求。 这包括在必要时计算在总累积时间的请求期间发生的挫折操作模式中经过的时间量。 恒温器还可操作以响应于初始化总累计时间的请求将总累积时间设置为零。