公开(公告)号：US06388399B1

公开(公告)日：2002-05-14

申请号：US09821657

申请日：2001-01-26

申请人： David P. Eckel ,  Selin Tansi-Glickman ,  Gaetano Bonasia ,  Stephen P. Hebeisen ,  James A. Porter

发明人： David P. Eckel ,  Selin Tansi-Glickman ,  Gaetano Bonasia ,  Stephen P. Hebeisen ,  James A. Porter

IPC分类号： H05B3700

CPC分类号： H05B37/0254 ,  G01K1/024 ,  G01K1/045 ,  G01K1/08 ,  H05B37/02 ,  H05B37/0227 ,  H05B41/3922 ,  Y02B20/44

摘要： An electrical control system including a plurality of electrical devices communicates over a network and interfaces and works with non-protocol devices and signals that only send/receive an on/off digital signal or send/receive one of numerous analog signals. The devices communicate with one another over a network implemented using different types of media. The system includes the necessary user interfaces, network management system interfaces and displays to provision, administer, operate and maintain the electrical device network. The system is particularly suited for lighting control applications to control the lights and/or other electrical loads within an office, building, room or home by motion detection, ambient light sensing, switching functions, dimming functions, temperature sensing functions and humidity sensing functions. Most devices are equipped to put the device in an ON, OFF, or AUTO mode.

摘要翻译： 包括多个电气设备的电气控制系统通过网络和接口进行通信，并与非协议设备和仅发送/接收开/关数字信号或发送/接收大量模拟信号之一的信号一起工作。 设备通过使用不同类型的媒体实现的网络彼此通信。 该系统包括必要的用户界面，网络管理系统接口和显示器，用于提供，管理，操作和维护电气设备网络。 该系统特别适用于照明控制应用，以通过运动检测，环境光感测，开关功能，调光功能，温度感测功能和湿度感测功能来控制办公室，建筑物，房间或家庭内的灯和/或其他电负载。 大多数设备都配备了将设备置于ON，OFF或AUTO模式。

公开(公告)号：US07219141B2

公开(公告)日：2007-05-15

申请号：US11137810

申请日：2005-05-25

申请人： Gaetano Bonasia ,  David P. Eckel ,  Stephen P. Hebeisen ,  Ross Mernyk

发明人： Gaetano Bonasia ,  David P. Eckel ,  Stephen P. Hebeisen ,  Ross Mernyk

IPC分类号： G06F15/177 ,  G06F15/173

CPC分类号： H05B37/0245 ,  H04L12/2809 ,  H04L29/1232 ,  H04L61/2092

摘要： A method of adding a device to an existing or new electrical or electronic automation or multimedia network. The invention facilitates adding a device to the network that can communicate using various protocols such as LonWorks, CEBus, X-10, etc. over media such as AC power line, IR, RF, twisted pair, optical fiber, etc. The method is a mechanism for adding a device to a system that can be used by an ordinary user of network capable electrical devices. The method comprises the steps an installer would perform including the handshaking that needs to occur between devices to accomplish the binding process. A Functional Profile for LonWorks networks is given as an example. This includes a Home Device profile that employs an automated explicit type messaging for all devices intended for use in a home environment. The invention includes adding to the device an install button and a visual indicator for status such as an LED. Alternatively, existing buttons and LEDs on the device may be used for installed and binding purposes. Other methods of binding can be employed by the use of wired or wireless handheld tools, remote controls, etc. Other interfaces and user feedback can be used such as touch screen, personal computers, cellular phones, PDAs, etc which can offer simple ‘virtual’ binding by the press of an icon versus the physical button on the device. The binding can be performed locally or remotely such as via LAN, WAN, Internet, etc.

摘要翻译： 将设备添加到现有或新的电气或电子自动化或多媒体网络的方法。 本发明有利于将网络设备添加到可以通过诸如交流电源线，红外线，射频，双绞线，光纤等介质的诸如LonWorks，CEBus，X-10等各种协议的通信。该方法是 用于向可由具有网络能力的电子设备的普通用户使用的系统添加设备的机制。 该方法包括安装者将执行的步骤，包括需要在设备之间发生的握手以完成绑定过程。 以LonWorks网络的功能配置为例。 这包括一个家庭设备配置文件，它为所有要在家庭环境中使用的设备采用自动显式类型的消息传递。 本发明包括向设备添加安装按钮和诸如LED之类的状态的视觉指示器。 或者，设备上的现有按钮和LED可用于安装和绑定目的。 可以通过使用有线或无线手持工具，遥控器等来采用其他装订方法。可以使用诸如触摸屏，个人计算机，蜂窝电话，PDA等的其他接口和用户反馈，其可以提供简单的“虚拟 “通过按下图标与设备上的物理按钮进行绑定。 绑定可以本地或远程执行，如通过LAN，WAN，Internet等。

公开(公告)号：US06901439B1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-31

申请号：US09488381

申请日：2000-01-20

申请人： Gaetano Bonasia ,  David P. Eckel ,  Stephen P. Hebeisen ,  Ross Mernyk

发明人： Gaetano Bonasia ,  David P. Eckel ,  Stephen P. Hebeisen ,  Ross Mernyk

IPC分类号： G06F15/173 ,  G06F15/177

CPC分类号： H05B37/0245 ,  H04L12/2809 ,  H04L29/1232 ,  H04L61/2092

摘要： A method of adding a device to an existing or new electrical or electronic automation or multimedia network. The invention facilitates adding a device to the network that can communicate using various protocols such as LonWorks, CEBus, X-10, etc. over media such as AC power line, IR, RF, twisted pair, optical fiber, etc. The method is a mechanism for adding a device to a system that can be used by an ordinary user of network capable electrical devices. The method comprises the steps an installer would perform including the handshaking that needs to occur between devices to accomplish the binding process. A Functional Profile for LonWorks networks is given as an example. This includes a Home Device profile that employs an automated explicit type messaging for all devices intended for use in a home environment. The invention includes adding to the device an install button and a visual indicator for status such as an LED. Alternatively, existing buttons and LEDs on the device may be used for installed and binding purposes. Other methods of binding can be employed by the use of wired or wireless handheld tools, remote controls, etc. Other interfaces and user feedback can be used such as touch screen, personal computers, cellular phones, PDAs, etc which can offer simple ‘virtual’ binding by the press of an icon versus the physical button on the device. The binding can be performed locally or remotely such as via LAN, WAN, Internet, etc.

摘要翻译： 将设备添加到现有或新的电气或电子自动化或多媒体网络的方法。 本发明有利于将网络设备添加到可以通过诸如交流电源线，红外线，射频，双绞线，光纤等介质的诸如LonWorks，CEBus，X-10等各种协议的通信。该方法是 用于向可由具有网络能力的电子设备的普通用户使用的系统添加设备的机制。 该方法包括安装者将执行的步骤，包括需要在设备之间发生的握手以完成绑定过程。 以LonWorks网络的功能配置为例。 这包括一个家庭设备配置文件，它为所有要在家庭环境中使用的设备采用自动显式类型的消息传递。 本发明包括向设备添加安装按钮和诸如LED之类的状态的视觉指示器。 或者，设备上的现有按钮和LED可用于安装和绑定目的。 可以通过使用有线或无线手持工具，遥控器等来采用其他装订方法。可以使用诸如触摸屏，个人计算机，蜂窝电话，PDA等的其他接口和用户反馈，其可以提供简单的“虚拟 “通过按下图标与设备上的物理按钮进行绑定。 绑定可以本地或远程执行，如通过LAN，WAN，Internet等。

公开(公告)号：US08248014B2

公开(公告)日：2012-08-21

申请号：US13343912

申请日：2012-01-05

申请人： Joel Berman ,  Jan Berman ,  Alex Greenspan ,  Stephen P. Hebeisen

发明人： Joel Berman ,  Jan Berman ,  Alex Greenspan ,  Stephen P. Hebeisen

IPC分类号： G05B5/00

CPC分类号： E06B9/24 ,  E06B9/322 ,  E06B9/68 ,  E06B2009/6827 ,  Y02A30/257 ,  Y02B80/50

摘要： Automated shade systems comprise motorized window coverings, sensors, and controllers that use algorithms to control operation of the automated shade control system. These algorithms may include information such as: 3-D models of a building and surrounding structures, shadow information, reflectance information, lighting and radiation information, ASHRAE clear sky algorithms, log information related to manual overrides, occupant preference information, motion information, real-time sky conditions, solar radiation on a building, a total foot-candle load on a structure, brightness overrides, actual and/or calculated BTU load, time-of-year information, and microclimate analysis.

摘要翻译： 自动遮阳系统包括电动窗帘，传感器和控制器，其使用算法来控制自动遮阳帘控制系统的操作。 这些算法可能包括以下信息：建筑物和周围结构的三维模型，阴影信息，反射信息，照明和辐射信息，ASHRAE清晰天空算法，与手动覆盖相关的日志信息，乘客偏好信息，运动信息，实际 时间天空条件，建筑物上的太阳辐射，结构上的总脚烛负载，亮度覆盖，实际和/或计算的BTU负载，时间信息和微气候分析。

公开(公告)号：US08125172B2

公开(公告)日：2012-02-28

申请号：US12421410

申请日：2009-04-09

申请人： Joel Berman ,  Jan Berman ,  Alex Greenspan ,  Stephen P. Hebeisen

发明人： Joel Berman ,  Jan Berman ,  Alex Greenspan ,  Stephen P. Hebeisen

IPC分类号： G05B5/00

CPC分类号： E06B9/322 ,  E06B9/68 ,  Y02A30/257 ,  Y02B80/50

摘要： This invention generally relates to automated shade systems. An automated shade system comprises one or more motorized window coverings, sensors, and controllers that use one or more algorithms to control operation of the automated shade control system. These algorithms may include information such as: 3-D models of a building and surrounding structures; shadow information; reflectance information; lighting and radiation information; ASHRAE clear sky algorithms; log information related to manual overrides; occupant preference information; motion information; real-time sky conditions; solar radiation on a building; a total foot-candle load on a structure; brightness overrides; actual and/or calculated BTU load; time-of-year information; and microclimate analysis.

摘要翻译： 本发明一般涉及自动遮阳系统。 自动遮光系统包括使用一个或多个算法来控制自动遮光罩控制系统的操作的一个或多个电动窗帘布，传感器和控制器。 这些算法可能包括以下信息：建筑物和周围结构的三维模型; 阴影信息; 反射信息; 照明和辐射信息; ASHRAE晴天算法; 与手动覆盖有关的日志信息; 乘客偏好信息; 运动信息; 实时天空条件; 建筑物上的太阳辐射; 结构上的总脚蜡负荷; 亮度覆盖; 实际和/或计算BTU负载; 时间信息; 和小气候分析。

公开(公告)号：US20090020233A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-22

申请号：US12197863

申请日：2008-08-25

申请人： Joel Berman ,  Jan Berman ,  Alex Greenspan ,  Stephen P. Hebeisen

发明人： Joel Berman ,  Jan Berman ,  Alex Greenspan ,  Stephen P. Hebeisen

IPC分类号： E06B9/68 ,  E06B9/24 ,  E06B9/74

CPC分类号： E06B9/322 ,  E06B9/32 ,  E06B9/56 ,  E06B9/68 ,  Y02A30/257 ,  Y02B80/50

摘要： This invention generally relates to automated shade systems. An automated shade system comprises one or more motorized window coverings, sensors, and controllers that use one or more algorithms to control operation of the automated shade control system. These algorithms may include information such as: 3-D models of a building and surrounding structures; shadow information; lighting and radiation information; ASHRAE clear sky algorithms; log information related to manual overrides; occupant preference information; motion information; real-time sky conditions; solar radiation on a building; a total foot-candle load on a structure; brightness overrides; actual and/or calculated BTU load; time-of-year information; and microclimate analysis.

摘要翻译： 本发明一般涉及自动遮阳系统。 自动遮光系统包括使用一个或多个算法来控制自动遮光罩控制系统的操作的一个或多个电动窗帘布，传感器和控制器。 这些算法可能包括以下信息：建筑物和周围结构的三维模型; 阴影信息; 照明和辐射信息; ASHRAE晴天算法; 与手动覆盖有关的日志信息; 乘客偏好信息; 运动信息; 实时天空条件; 建筑物上的太阳辐射; 结构上的总脚蜡负荷; 亮度覆盖; 实际和/或计算BTU负载; 时间信息; 和小气候分析。

公开(公告)号：US5351036A

公开(公告)日：1994-09-27

申请号：US805297

申请日：1991-12-10

申请人： David P. Brown ,  Michael J. Kett ,  Stephen P. Hebeisen

发明人： David P. Brown ,  Michael J. Kett ,  Stephen P. Hebeisen

IPC分类号： G01F23/02 ,  G01F23/284 ,  G08B21/00

CPC分类号： G01F23/02 ,  G01F23/2845

摘要： A point liquid level monitoring system includes a sensor removeably mounted to a liquid level device. The sensor is designed to direct a microwave signal from a transmitter through a window in the liquid level device. In one embodiment, the microwave signal is reflected off a surface in the device opposite the window and collected by a receiver. In another embodiment, the microwave signal is collected by a receiver mounted onto a second window opposite the first window through which the microwave signal is transmitted. When liquid is present in the liquid level device at or above the level of the transmitter and receiver, the microwave signal is attenuated as it passes through the liquid. Sensor electronics compare the received signal to a predetermined threshold level and provide an output indicating the presence or absence of liquid at the transmitter/receiver level. The sensor can be easily installed or removed from the liquid level device without draining, depressurizing, or otherwise disturbing the operation of the device or attached fluid systems and, when installed, does not obstruct visually reading liquid levels in the device.

摘要翻译： 点液位监视系统包括可移除地安装到液位装置的传感器。 该传感器被设计成引导来自发射器的微波信号通过液位装置中的窗口。 在一个实施例中，微波信号从与窗口相对的设备中的表面反射并由接收器收集。 在另一个实施例中，微波信号由安装在与第一窗口相对的第二窗口上的接收器收集，通过微波信号传输微波信号。 当在发射器和接收器的电平或以上的液位装置中存在液体时，微波信号在通过液体时被衰减。 传感器电子装置将接收到的信号与预定的阈值电平进行比较，并提供指示在发射机/接收机级别存在或不存在液体的输出。 传感器可以容易地从液位装置安装或移除，而不会排出，减压或以其他方式干扰装置或连接的流体系统的操作，并且在安装时不会妨碍目视读取装置中的液位。

公开(公告)号：US08525462B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-03

申请号：US13116281

申请日：2011-05-26

申请人： Joel Berman ,  Jan Berman ,  Alex Greenspan ,  Stephen P. Hebeisen

发明人： Joel Berman ,  Jan Berman ,  Alex Greenspan ,  Stephen P. Hebeisen

IPC分类号： E06B9/24

CPC分类号： E06B9/322 ,  E06B9/68 ,  Y02A30/257 ,  Y02B80/50

摘要： An automated shade system comprises one or more motorized window coverings, sensors, and controllers that use one or more algorithms to control operation of the automated shade control system. These algorithms may include information such as: 3-D models of a building and surrounding structures; shadow information; lighting and radiation information; ASHRAE clear sky algorithms; log information related to manual overrides; occupant preference information; motion information; real-time sky conditions; solar radiation on a building; a total foot-candle load on a structure; brightness overrides; actual and/or calculated BTU load; time-of-year information; and microclimate analysis.

摘要翻译： 自动遮光系统包括使用一个或多个算法来控制自动遮光罩控制系统的操作的一个或多个电动窗帘布，传感器和控制器。 这些算法可能包括以下信息：建筑物和周围结构的三维模型; 阴影信息; 照明和辐射信息; ASHRAE晴天算法; 与手动覆盖有关的日志信息; 乘客偏好信息; 运动信息; 实时天空条件; 建筑物上的太阳辐射; 结构上的总脚蜡负荷; 亮度覆盖; 实际和/或计算BTU负载; 时间信息; 和小气候分析。

公开(公告)号：US20120285630A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-15

申请号：US13556388

申请日：2012-07-24

申请人： Joel Berman ,  Jan Berman ,  Alex Greenspan ,  Stephen P. Hebeisen

发明人： Joel Berman ,  Jan Berman ,  Alex Greenspan ,  Stephen P. Hebeisen

IPC分类号： E05F15/20

CPC分类号： E06B9/24 ,  E06B9/322 ,  E06B9/68 ,  E06B2009/6827 ,  Y02A30/257 ,  Y02B80/50

摘要： Automated shade systems comprise motorized window coverings, sensors, and controllers that use algorithms to control operation of the automated shade control system. These algorithms may include information such as: 3-D models of a building and surrounding structures, shadow information, reflectance information, lighting and radiation information, ASHRAE clear sky algorithms, log information related to manual overrides, occupant preference information, motion information, real-time sky conditions, solar radiation on a building, a total foot-candle load on a structure, brightness overrides, actual and/or calculated BTU load, time-of-year information, and microclimate analysis.

公开(公告)号：US08890456B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-18

申请号：US13671018

申请日：2012-11-07

申请人： Joel Berman ,  Jan Berman ,  Alex Greenspan ,  Stephen P. Hebeisen ,  Muthukumar Ramalingam

发明人： Joel Berman ,  Jan Berman ,  Alex Greenspan ,  Stephen P. Hebeisen ,  Muthukumar Ramalingam

IPC分类号： G05B5/00 ,  H04L12/28 ,  E06B9/68 ,  E06B9/24

CPC分类号： E06B9/68 ,  E06B2009/2464 ,  E06B2009/6818 ,  E06B2009/6827 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/62 ,  G05B17/02 ,  H04L12/2827 ,  H05B37/0218 ,  Y02A30/257 ,  Y02B80/50

摘要： Automated shade systems comprise motorized window coverings, sensors, and controllers that use algorithms to control operation of the automated shade control system. These algorithms may include information such as: 3-D models of a building and surrounding structures, shadow information, reflectance information, lighting and radiation information, ASHRAE clear sky algorithms, log information related to manual overrides, occupant preference information, motion information, real-time sky conditions, solar radiation on a building, a total foot-candle load on a structure, brightness overrides, actual and/or calculated BTU load, time-of-year information, and microclimate analysis. Modeled brightness information may be utilized to control shades.

摘要翻译： 自动遮阳系统包括电动窗帘，传感器和控制器，其使用算法来控制自动遮阳帘控制系统的操作。 这些算法可能包括以下信息：建筑物和周围结构的三维模型，阴影信息，反射信息，照明和辐射信息，ASHRAE清晰天空算法，与手动覆盖相关的日志信息，乘客偏好信息，运动信息，实际 时间天空条件，建筑物上的太阳辐射，结构上的总脚烛负载，亮度覆盖，实际和/或计算的BTU负载，时间信息和微气候分析。 可以利用建模的亮度信息来控制阴影。