公开(公告)号：US11781770B2

公开(公告)日：2023-10-10

申请号：US16208247

申请日：2018-12-03

Applicant: Google LLC

Inventor： Timo A. Bruck ,  David Sloo ,  Clemens M. Knieper

IPC: F24F11/52 ,  G05D23/19 ,  F24F11/59 ,  G06F3/04817 ,  G06F3/04842 ,  F24F11/30

CPC classification number: F24F11/52 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/59 ,  G05D23/1904 ,  G06F3/04817 ,  G06F3/04842 ,  F24F2221/32

Abstract: A novel small format touch screen user interface for displaying, adding and editing program setpoints is described. When editing a setpoint the user's input is constrained such that the user can only alter one parameter. As soon as the user begins to drag a setpoint icon in either a horizontal (e.g. adjusting time), or vertical (e.g. adjusting temperature), the other parameter is constrained. Additionally, the disclosed user interface includes displaying information as to how the setpoint was most recently added or adjusted. For example the display can be used to indicate whether a setpoint was added or adjusted on the control device itself; by an automated learning algorithm; by a user on a web client; by a user using a mobile device, and so forth. Further, the name of the particular device may be displayed.

公开(公告)号：US11733101B2

公开(公告)日：2023-08-22

申请号：US17539349

申请日：2021-12-01

Applicant: Google LLC

Inventor： Anthony M. Fadell ,  Matthew L. Rogers ,  Yoky Matsuoka ,  David Sloo ,  Maxime Veron ,  Isabel I. Guenette ,  Shigefumi Honjo

IPC: H04L12/28 ,  G01J5/0806 ,  G01J5/04 ,  G01J5/02 ,  H05B47/19 ,  H02J3/00 ,  H02J13/00 ,  G06V40/10 ,  G08B17/00 ,  H01H9/02 ,  G08B17/113 ,  G08B13/193 ,  H05B47/195 ,  G08B17/11 ,  G08B17/10

CPC classification number: G01J5/0806 ,  G01J5/025 ,  G01J5/041 ,  G06V40/103 ,  G08B17/00 ,  H01H9/02 ,  H02J3/00 ,  H02J13/00 ,  H04L12/282 ,  H05B47/19 ,  G08B13/193 ,  G08B17/10 ,  G08B17/11 ,  G08B17/113 ,  H05B47/195 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: This patent specification relates to various smart-home systems. Such a system may include a battery-powered smart home device that communicates using a first wireless protocol characterized by relatively low power usage and relatively low data rates. Such a system may further include a smart wall outlet device. The smart wall outlet device may include wireless communication circuitry comprising a first wireless interface and a second wireless interface. The first wireless interface may be configured to communicate with the battery-powered smart home device using the first wireless protocol. The second wireless interface may be configured to serve as a communication bridge between the battery-powered smart home device and a wireless network that uses a second communication protocol characterized by relatively higher power usage and relatively higher data rates.

公开(公告)号：US11334034B2

公开(公告)日：2022-05-17

申请号：US15049921

申请日：2016-02-22

Applicant: Google LLC

Inventor： Yoky Matsuoka ,  Frank E. Astier ,  Rangoli Sharan ,  David Sloo ,  Anthony M. Fadell

IPC: G05B13/02 ,  F24F11/62 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/70 ,  G05D23/19 ,  F24F110/10 ,  F24F11/65 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F120/20 ,  F24F11/61 ,  F24F110/00 ,  F24F11/64 ,  F24F11/56

Abstract: A user-friendly programmable thermostat is described that includes receiving an immediate-control input to change set point temperature, controlling temperature according to the set point temperature for a predetermined time interval, and then automatically resetting the set point temperature upon the ending of the predetermined time interval such that the user is urged to make further immediate-control inputs. A schedule for the programmable thermostat is automatically generated based on the immediate-control inputs. Methods are also described for receiving user input relating to the user's preference regarding automatically generating a schedule, and determining whether or not to automatically adopt an automatically generated schedule based on the received user input.

公开(公告)号：US11322316B2

公开(公告)日：2022-05-03

申请号：US17062460

申请日：2020-10-02

Applicant: GOOGLE LLC

Inventor： Anthony M. Fadell ,  Matthew L. Rogers ,  Yoky Matsuoka ,  David Sloo ,  Maxime Veron ,  Isabel I. Guenette ,  Shigefumi Honjo

IPC: H02J3/00 ,  H01H9/02 ,  G01J5/04 ,  G01J5/02 ,  H05B47/19 ,  H02J13/00 ,  G06V40/10 ,  G08B17/00 ,  H04L12/28 ,  G01J5/0806 ,  G08B17/113 ,  G08B13/193 ,  H05B47/195 ,  G08B17/11 ,  G08B17/10

Abstract: This application is directed to a home monitoring and control system including a doorbell installed at a door of a home. The doorbell has a button configured to, upon being touched, depressed or activated, wirelessly initiate a first communication to indicate presence of a person at the door. The doorbell also has a camera configured to capture video data within a field of view, and a processor configured to cause a communication component to enable the first communication and wirelessly stream via a remote server the video data captured by the camera to a monitoring device associated with an occupant of the home. A rechargeable battery is coupled to a housing wire and configured to be charged via the housing wire, and the doorbell is configured to charge and discharge the rechargeable battery based on power usage of the doorbell.

公开(公告)号：US11308508B2

公开(公告)日：2022-04-19

申请号：US16806615

申请日：2020-03-02

Applicant: Google LLC

Inventor： Yoky Matsuoka ,  Anthony M. Fadell ,  Matthew L. Rogers ,  David Sloo ,  Scott A. McGaraghan ,  Samuel W. Kortz

IPC: G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q50/06 ,  G06F16/955 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04W12/06 ,  F24F11/58 ,  F24F11/46

Abstract: A method includes generating a utility portal interface in response to a request from a utility computer system that receives parameters that specify a demand response event; providing a display of groups of energy-consuming locations that are available to be selected to participate in the demand response event; providing a display of an energy demand profile for the utility during the demand response event; receiving a selection of a subset of the groups of energy-consuming locations to participate in the demand response event; causing the display of the energy demand profile for the utility during the demand response event to be dynamically updated as the subset of the groups of energy-consuming locations are selected or deselected by the utility computer system to participate; and sending transmissions to thermostats associated with the subset of the groups of energy-consuming locations to execute the demand response event.

公开(公告)号：US11282150B2

公开(公告)日：2022-03-22

申请号：US16551008

申请日：2019-08-26

Applicant: Google LLC

Inventor： Yoky Matsuoka ,  Anthony Michael Fadell ,  Matthew Lee Rogers ,  David Sloo ,  Scott A. McGaraghan ,  Samuel W. Kortz

IPC: G06Q50/06 ,  G05D23/19 ,  G05B13/02 ,  F24F11/00 ,  F24F11/30 ,  H04L12/28 ,  F24F11/62 ,  F24F11/58 ,  F24F120/10 ,  F24F130/10 ,  F24F130/00 ,  F24F140/60 ,  F24F140/50 ,  F24F11/47 ,  F24F120/14 ,  F24F110/10

Abstract: Apparatus, systems, methods, and related computer program products for managing demand-response programs and events. The systems disclosed include an energy management system in operation with an intelligent, network-connected thermostat located at a structure. The thermostat controls an HVAC system to cool the structure using a demand response event implementation profile over the demand response event period. The thermostat can also receive a requested change to the setpoint temperatures defined by the demand response event implementation profile and access a determination of an impact on energy shifting that would result if the requested change is incorporated into the demand response event implementation profile. This determination can be communicated to the energy consumer.

公开(公告)号：US10991213B2

公开(公告)日：2021-04-27

申请号：US16695492

申请日：2019-11-26

Applicant: Google LLC

Inventor： David Sloo ,  Nick Webb ,  Yoky Matsuoka ,  Anthony Michael Fadell ,  Matthew Lee Rogers

IPC: G08B5/36 ,  F24F11/30 ,  G08B25/01 ,  G01N27/12 ,  G08B17/10 ,  G08B29/18 ,  H05B45/10 ,  H05B45/20 ,  H05B47/11 ,  H05B47/19 ,  H04M1/72445 ,  G01N27/02 ,  G01N33/00 ,  G08B25/00 ,  G08B21/18 ,  G08B3/10 ,  G08B21/14 ,  H04L12/28 ,  G08B5/22 ,  G08B21/12 ,  G08B29/02 ,  G08B29/04 ,  G08B29/26 ,  G08B17/117 ,  G08B29/22 ,  H04L29/08 ,  F24F11/33 ,  G01J1/42 ,  G01V8/10 ,  G06T7/70 ,  G06K9/00 ,  H04N7/18 ,  F24F11/34 ,  G08B25/08 ,  F24F120/10 ,  F24F11/46 ,  F24F11/58 ,  G08B19/00 ,  F24F11/75 ,  F24F11/89 ,  F24F11/70

Abstract: Various arrangements for assessing an installation of a smart home device are presented. An orientation of the smart home device may be analyzed to determine whether the orientation of the smart home device is unsuitable for one or more features of the smart home device to function properly. An indication of whether the orientation of the smart home device is unsuitable may be output, such as by the smart home device using voice or lighting.

公开(公告)号：US20210022230A1

公开(公告)日：2021-01-21

申请号：US17062460

申请日：2020-10-02

Applicant: GOOGLE LLC

Inventor： Anthony M. Fadell ,  Matthew L. Rogers ,  Yoky Matsuoka ,  David Sloo ,  Maxime Veron ,  Isabel I. Guenette ,  Shigefumi Honjo

IPC: H05B47/19 ,  G01J5/04 ,  G01J5/02 ,  G06K9/00 ,  H02J3/00 ,  H02J13/00 ,  G08B17/00 ,  H04L12/28 ,  H01H9/02

Abstract: This application is directed to a home monitoring and control system including a doorbell installed at a door of a home. The doorbell has a button configured to, upon being touched, depressed or activated, wirelessly initiate a first communication to indicate presence of a person at the door. The doorbell also has a camera configured to capture video data within a field of view, and a processor configured to cause a communication component to enable the first communication and wirelessly stream via a remote server the video data captured by the camera to a monitoring device associated with an occupant of the home. A rechargeable battery is coupled to a housing wire and configured to be charged via the housing wire, and the doorbell is configured to charge and discharge the rechargeable battery based on power usage of the doorbell.

公开(公告)号：US10853733B2

公开(公告)日：2020-12-01

申请号：US15705400

申请日：2017-09-15

Applicant: Google LLC

Inventor： Anthony M. Fadell ,  Matthew Lee Rogers ,  Yoky Matsuoka ,  David Sloo ,  Maxime Veron ,  Shigefumi Honjo

IPC: G05B19/042 ,  G06N5/04 ,  G08B27/00 ,  H04W4/80 ,  G08B19/00 ,  H04L12/28 ,  G05B15/02 ,  H05B47/10 ,  H04W4/00 ,  C08L1/00 ,  G08B15/00 ,  G08B25/00 ,  H05B47/105 ,  H05B47/175

Abstract: Various systems and method related to home automation systems are presented. A service robot system may be present that includes a service robot that autonomously moves within a structure to perform a household task. The service robot system may include a wireless communication interface, wherein the service robot system is configured to transmit, via the wireless communication interface, an indication of robot activity indicative of the service robot moving within the structure. Such a home automation system may also include a home security system that includes one or more motion sensors that detect motion within a structure. The home security system may be configured to distinguish intrusion activity (e.g., a burglar) from robot activity based at least in part on the indication of robot activity.

公开(公告)号：US10798804B2

公开(公告)日：2020-10-06

申请号：US16551483

申请日：2019-08-26

Applicant: GOOGLE LLC

Inventor： Anthony M. Fadell ,  Matthew L. Rogers ,  Yoky Matsuoka ,  David Sloo ,  Maxime Veron ,  Isabel I. Guenette ,  Shigefumi Honjo

IPC: H05B47/19 ,  G01J5/04 ,  G01J5/02 ,  G06K9/00 ,  H02J3/00 ,  G08B17/00 ,  H04L12/28 ,  H01H9/02 ,  H02J13/00 ,  G08B17/113 ,  G08B13/193 ,  G08B17/11 ,  G08B17/10 ,  G01J5/08

Abstract: This application is directed to a home monitoring and control system including a doorbell installed at a door of a home. The doorbell has a button configured to, upon being touched, depressed or activated, wirelessly initiate a first communication to indicate presence of a person at the door. The doorbell also has a camera configured to capture video data within a field of view, and a processor configured to cause a communication component to enable the first communication and wirelessly stream via a remote server the video data captured by the camera to a monitoring device associated with an occupant of the home. A rechargeable battery is coupled to a housing wire and configured to be charged via the housing wire, and the doorbell is configured to charge and discharge the rechargeable battery based on power usage of the doorbell.