公开(公告)号：US20150153060A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-04

申请号：US14596731

申请日：2015-01-14

申请人： Google Inc.

发明人： Mark D. Stefanski ,  Anthony Michael Fadell ,  Matthew Lee Rogers ,  Edwin H. Satterthwaite ,  Andrea Mucignat ,  Joseph Adam Ruff ,  Hugo Fiennes

IPC分类号： F24F11/00 ,  G05B15/02

CPC分类号： G06F3/04847 ,  F24F11/00 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/46 ,  F24F11/47 ,  F24F11/50 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F11/58 ,  F24F11/62 ,  F24F11/63 ,  F24F11/70 ,  F24F11/89 ,  F24F2110/00 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2120/10 ,  F24F2120/12 ,  F24F2120/14 ,  F24F2140/60 ,  G01J5/0025 ,  G01J5/041 ,  G01K1/02 ,  G01R31/26 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05D23/19 ,  G05D23/1902 ,  G05D23/1919 ,  G05D23/1932 ,  G05D23/24 ,  G05D23/2454 ,  G05D23/27 ,  G05D23/275 ,  G06F1/3231 ,  G06F1/3265 ,  G06F3/011 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/0304 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  G06F3/042 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/04842 ,  G06F3/0487 ,  G06F3/167 ,  G06N99/005 ,  H01H25/06 ,  H04L67/10 ,  Y02D70/00 ,  Y02T10/88

摘要： A thermostat may include a memory and a processing system. The processing system may operate by determining a set of wake-up conditions for the processor to enter into a second operating state from a first operating state, the set of wake-up conditions including at least one threshold value associated with at least one environmental and/or time-of-day condition; causing the set of wake-up conditions to be stored in a memory; operating in a first mode in which the processor is in the first operating state during a time interval subsequent to causing the set of wake-up conditions to be stored in the memory; determining, while the processor is in the first operating state, whether at least one of the set of wake-up conditions has been met; and then operating in a second mode in which the processor is in the second operating state.

摘要翻译： 恒温器可以包括存储器和处理系统。 处理系统可以通过确定处理器从第一操作状态进入第二操作状态的一组唤醒条件来操作，所述一组唤醒条件包括与至少一个环境相关联的至少一个阈值，以及 /或时间条件; 使该组唤醒条件存储在存储器中; 在第一模式中操作，其中处理器在使一组唤醒条件存储在存储器中之后的时间间隔期间处于第一操作状态; 当所述处理器处于所述第一操作状态时，确定所述一组唤醒条件中的至少一个是否已经被满足; 然后在其中处理器处于第二操作状态的第二模式下操作。

公开(公告)号：US09846443B2

公开(公告)日：2017-12-19

申请号：US14812804

申请日：2015-07-29

申请人： Google Inc.

发明人： Andrea Mucignat ,  Oliver W. Steele ,  Senthilvasan Supramaniam ,  Osborne B. Hardison ,  Richard J. Schultz

IPC分类号： G05D23/19 ,  G06F1/32 ,  H04L12/28 ,  H04W4/00 ,  H04W52/02

CPC分类号： G05D23/1917 ,  G06F1/00 ,  G06F1/3209 ,  G06F15/17 ,  H04L12/2818 ,  H04L12/2825 ,  H04L2012/285 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W52/0261 ,  Y02D70/00 ,  Y02D70/142 ,  Y02D70/22

摘要： A thermostat may include one or more temperature sensors, a processor configured to operate in a sleep mode and a wake mode, and a Wi-Fi chip that wirelessly communicates with a thermostat management server. The Wi-Fi chip may be configured to receive data packets from the thermostat management server while the processor operates in the sleep mode, and determine a priority level of the received data packets. The priority level may include a standard priority level and a keep-alive priority level. The Wi-Fi chip may also be configured to filter the received data packets based on the determined priority level of each packet such that the keep-alive priority level packets are discarded, and forward the standard priority level packets to the processor.

公开(公告)号：US09448567B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-20

申请号：US13835860

申请日：2013-03-15

申请人： Google Inc.

发明人： Daniel Adam Warren ,  Hugo Fiennes ,  Jonathan Alan Dutra ,  David Bell ,  Anthony Michael Fadell ,  Matthew Lee Rogers ,  Ian C. Smith ,  Edwin H. Satterthwaite, Jr. ,  Grant M Erickson ,  Andrea Mucignat ,  Joseph E. Palmer

IPC分类号： G05D23/19 ,  F24F11/00 ,  F24D19/10

CPC分类号： G05D23/19 ,  F24D19/1015 ,  F24D19/1039 ,  F24D19/1048 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F11/61 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2120/14 ,  G05B2219/2614 ,  G05D23/1902

摘要： A thermostat includes a plurality of HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) wire connectors for receiving a plurality of HVAC control wires corresponding to an HVAC system. The thermostat also includes a thermostat processing and control circuit operative to at least partially control the operation of the HVAC system and a powering circuit coupled to the HVAC wire connectors and configured to provide an electrical load power to the thermostat processing and control circuit. The thermostat includes circuitry and methods for maximizing efficiency of energy harvested from the HVAC system connected to the thermostat, and depending on which system is connected to the thermostat, different power schemes can be implemented in order to obtain power from the HVAC system.

摘要翻译： 恒温器包括用于接收对应于HVAC系统的多个HVAC控制线的多个HVAC（加热，通风和空调）线连接器。 恒温器还包括恒温器处理和控制电路，其操作以至少部分地控制HVAC系统的操作，以及耦合到HVAC线连接器并被配置为向恒温器处理和控制电路提供电负载功率的供电电路。 恒温器包括用于最大化从连接到恒温器的HVAC系统收集的能量的效率的电路和方法，并且取决于哪个系统连接到恒温器，可以实现不同的电力方案以从HVAC系统获得电力。

公开(公告)号：US09910577B2

公开(公告)日：2018-03-06

申请号：US14596731

申请日：2015-01-14

申请人： Google Inc.

发明人： Mark D. Stefanski ,  Anthony Michael Fadell ,  Matthew Lee Rogers ,  Edwin H. Satterthwaite ,  Andrea Mucignat ,  Joseph Adam Ruff ,  Hugo Fiennes

IPC分类号： G06F19/00 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  F24F11/02 ,  G01R31/26 ,  F24F11/00 ,  G05D23/19 ,  G06F3/0487 ,  G01J5/00 ,  G01J5/04 ,  G06N99/00 ,  H04L29/08 ,  G01K1/02 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05D23/24 ,  G05D23/275 ,  G05D23/27 ,  G06F1/32 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/042 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/03 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/16 ,  H01H25/06

CPC分类号： G06F3/04847 ,  F24F11/00 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/46 ,  F24F11/47 ,  F24F11/50 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F11/58 ,  F24F11/62 ,  F24F11/63 ,  F24F11/70 ,  F24F11/89 ,  F24F2110/00 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2120/10 ,  F24F2120/12 ,  F24F2120/14 ,  F24F2140/60 ,  G01J5/0025 ,  G01J5/041 ,  G01K1/02 ,  G01R31/26 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05D23/19 ,  G05D23/1902 ,  G05D23/1919 ,  G05D23/1932 ,  G05D23/24 ,  G05D23/2454 ,  G05D23/27 ,  G05D23/275 ,  G06F1/3231 ,  G06F1/3265 ,  G06F3/011 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/0304 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  G06F3/042 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/04842 ,  G06F3/0487 ,  G06F3/167 ,  G06N99/005 ,  H01H25/06 ,  H04L67/10 ,  Y02D70/00 ,  Y02T10/88

摘要： A thermostat may include a memory and a processing system. The processing system may operate by determining a set of wake-up conditions for the processor to enter into a second operating state from a first operating state, the set of wake-up conditions including at least one threshold value associated with at least one environmental and/or time-of-day condition; causing the set of wake-up conditions to be stored in a memory; operating in a first mode in which the processor is in the first operating state during a time interval subsequent to causing the set of wake-up conditions to be stored in the memory; determining, while the processor is in the first operating state, whether at least one of the set of wake-up conditions has been met; and then operating in a second mode in which the processor is in the second operating state.

公开(公告)号：US09268344B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-23

申请号：US13831177

申请日：2013-03-14

申请人： Google Inc.

发明人： Daniel Adam Warren ,  Hugo Fiennes ,  Jonathan Alan Dutra ,  David Bell ,  Anthony Michael Fadell ,  Matthew Lee Rogers ,  Ian C. Smith ,  Edwin H. Satterthwaite, Jr. ,  Joseph E. Palmer ,  Grant M. Erickson ,  Andrea Mucignat ,  David Sloo

IPC分类号： G05B13/00 ,  G05B15/00 ,  G05D23/00 ,  G06F9/44 ,  G06F9/445 ,  G05D23/19 ,  F24F11/00

CPC分类号： G05D23/1917 ,  F24D19/1048 ,  F24D2220/042 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F11/61 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2120/14 ,  G05B2219/2614 ,  G05D23/1902

摘要： A thermostat is described that includes a rechargeable battery, a graphical user interface and a wireless network communication capabilities. During installation, in cases where the rechargeable battery is below a first threshold, the installation procedure is limited so as to avoid energy intensive installation steps which may not be supported by the low battery level. An example of an installation step that is avoided due to low battery level is set up of wireless communication. According to some embodiments, if the battery level is very low during initial installation, the installation process is halted while the battery is charged. An indication such as a flashing LED may be displayed so as to indicate to the user that the battery is being charged.

摘要翻译： 描述了包括可充电电池，图形用户界面和无线网络通信能力的恒温器。 在安装期间，在可充电电池低于第一阈值的情况下，安装程序受到限制，以避免可能不被低电池电量所支持的能源密集型安装步骤。 由于电池电量低而避免的安装步骤的一个例子是建立无线通信。 根据一些实施例，如果在初始安装期间电池电量非常低，则在电池充电时停止安装过程。 可以显示诸如闪烁LED的指示，以向用户指示电池正在充电。

公开(公告)号：US09851729B2

公开(公告)日：2017-12-26

申请号：US14720578

申请日：2015-05-22

申请人： Google Inc.

发明人： Andrea Mucignat ,  Oliver Steele ,  Senthilvasan Supramaniam ,  Osborne Hardison ,  Richard J. Schultz ,  Daniel A. Warren ,  Hugo Fiennes ,  Jonathan A. Dutra ,  David Bell ,  Anthony M. Fadell ,  Matthew L. Rogers ,  Ian C. Smith ,  Grant M. Erickson ,  Edwin H. Satterthwaite ,  Joseph E. Palmer

IPC分类号： G05D23/19 ,  G06F1/32 ,  H04L12/28 ,  H04L29/12 ,  H04L29/08 ,  G05B15/02 ,  F24F11/00

CPC分类号： G05D23/193 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F11/63 ,  F24F2140/60 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05D23/1905 ,  G06F1/3296 ,  H04L12/2809 ,  H04L12/283 ,  H04L61/2514 ,  H04L61/2553 ,  H04L67/125 ,  H04L2012/2841

摘要： Methods and systems facilitate network communications between a wireless network-connected thermostat and a cloud-based management server in a manner that promotes reduced power usage and extended service life of a energy-storage device of the thermostat, while at the same time accomplishing timely data transfer between the thermostat and the cloud-based management server for suitable and time-appropriate control of an HVAC system. The thermostat further comprises powering circuitry configured to: extract electrical power from one or more HVAC control wires in a manner that does not require a “common” wire; supply electrical power for thermostat operation; recharge the energy-storage device (if needed) using any surplus extracted power; and discharge the energy-storage device to assist in supplying electrical power for thermostat operation during intervals in which the extracted power alone is insufficient for thermostat operation.

公开(公告)号：US09702579B2

公开(公告)日：2017-07-11

申请号：US14703661

申请日：2015-05-04

申请人： Google Inc.

发明人： Daniel Adam Warren ,  Grant M. Erickson ,  Andrea Mucignat ,  Edwin H. Satterthwaite ,  Joseph Adam Ruff ,  Joseph E. Palmer ,  Shigefumi Honjo

IPC分类号： G05B9/02 ,  G01M1/38 ,  G05B13/00 ,  G05B15/00 ,  G05D23/00 ,  G01R31/26 ,  G01R19/00 ,  G08B21/00 ,  F24F11/00 ,  G05B13/02

CPC分类号： F24F11/0012 ,  B01D46/0086 ,  F24D19/10 ,  F24D19/1084 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/32 ,  F24F11/39 ,  F24F11/46 ,  F24F11/47 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F11/61 ,  F24F11/62 ,  F24F11/63 ,  F24F11/64 ,  F24F11/89 ,  F24F2110/00 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2120/10 ,  F24F2120/20 ,  F24F2130/40 ,  F24F2140/60 ,  G05B13/0265 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05D23/19 ,  G05D23/1902 ,  G05D23/1917 ,  H01R9/2416 ,  H04W4/70 ,  Y02B10/20 ,  Y02B10/70 ,  Y02D70/12 ,  Y02D70/122 ,  Y02D70/142 ,  Y02D70/144 ,  Y02D70/162 ,  Y10T29/49826

摘要： In a multi-sensing, wirelessly communicating learning thermostat that uses power-harvesting to charge an internal power source, methods are disclosed for ensuring that the battery does not become depleted or damaged while at the same time ensuring selected levels of thermostat functionality. Charge status is monitored to determine whether the present rate of power usage needs to be stemmed. If the present rate of power usage needs to be stemmed, then a progression of performance levels and/or functionalities can be scaled back according to a predetermined progressive power conservation algorithm. In one embodiment, a wake-on-proximity function that activates a user interface based on readings from the proximity sensor may be altered while still allowing a HVAC control circuitry to operate as normal.

公开(公告)号：US20160363942A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-15

申请号：US15248725

申请日：2016-08-26

申请人： Google Inc.

发明人： Daniel Adam Warren ,  Hugo B. Fiennes ,  Jonathan Alan Dutra ,  David Bell ,  Anthony Michael Fadell ,  Matthew Lee Rogers ,  Ian C. Smith ,  Edwin H. Satterthwaite, JR. ,  Grant Michael Erickson ,  Andrea Mucignat ,  Joseph E. Palmer

IPC分类号： G05D23/19

CPC分类号： G05D23/19 ,  F24D19/1015 ,  F24D19/1039 ,  F24D19/1048 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F11/61 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2120/14 ,  G05B2219/2614 ,  G05D23/1902

摘要： A thermostat includes a plurality of HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) wire connectors for receiving a plurality of HVAC control wires corresponding to an HVAC system. The thermostat also includes a thermostat processing and control circuit operative to at least partially control the operation of the HVAC system and a powering circuit coupled to the HVAC wire connectors and configured to provide an electrical load power to the thermostat processing and control circuit. The thermostat includes circuitry and methods for maximizing efficiency of energy harvested from the HVAC system connected to the thermostat, and depending on which system is connected to the thermostat, different power schemes can be implemented in order to obtain power from the HVAC system.

公开(公告)号：US09435559B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-06

申请号：US14298204

申请日：2014-06-06

申请人： Google Inc.

发明人： Daniel Adam Warren ,  Hugo Fiennes ,  Jonathan Alan Dutra ,  David Bell ,  Anthony Michael Fadell ,  Matthew Lee Rogers ,  Ian C. Smith ,  Edwin H. Satterthwaite ,  Joseph E. Palmer ,  Grant M. Erickson ,  Andrea Mucignat

IPC分类号： F24F11/00 ,  G05D23/19 ,  F24D19/10

CPC分类号： F24F11/0012 ,  F24D19/1087 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F11/61 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2120/14 ,  G05B2219/2614 ,  G05B2219/2642 ,  G05D23/19 ,  G05D23/1902 ,  Y10T307/505 ,  Y10T307/527

摘要： A thermostat includes a plurality of HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) wire connectors for receiving a plurality of HVAC control wires corresponding to an HVAC system. The thermostat also includes a thermostat processing and control circuit configured to at least partially control the operation of the HVAC system and a powering circuit coupled to the HVAC wire connectors and configured to provide an electrical load power to the thermostat processing and control circuit. The powering circuit has a power extraction circuit configured to extract electrical power from one or more of the plurality of received HVAC control wires up to a first level of electrical power, a rechargeable battery, and a power control circuit. The power control circuit is configured to provide the electrical load power using power from the power extraction circuit and the rechargeable battery.

公开(公告)号：US20160026194A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-28

申请号：US14812804

申请日：2015-07-29

申请人： Google Inc.

发明人： Andrea Mucignat ,  Oliver W. Steele ,  Senthilvasan Supramaniam ,  Osborne B. Hardison ,  Richard J. Schultz

IPC分类号： G05D23/19 ,  H04W4/00

CPC分类号： G05D23/1917 ,  G06F1/00 ,  G06F1/3209 ,  G06F15/17 ,  H04L12/2818 ,  H04L12/2825 ,  H04L2012/285 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W52/0261 ,  Y02D70/00 ,  Y02D70/142 ,  Y02D70/22

摘要： A thermostat may include one or more temperature sensors, a processor configured to operate in a sleep mode and a wake mode, and a Wi-Fi chip that wirelessly communicates with a thermostat management server. The Wi-Fi chip may be configured to receive data packets from the thermostat management server while the processor operates in the sleep mode, and determine a priority level of the received data packets. The priority level may include a standard priority level and a keep-alive priority level. The Wi-Fi chip may also be configured to filter the received data packets based on the determined priority level of each packet such that the keep-alive priority level packets are discarded, and forward the standard priority level packets to the processor.

摘要翻译： 恒温器可以包括一个或多个温度传感器，配置成以睡眠模式和唤醒模式操作的处理器，以及与恒温器管理服务器无线通信的Wi-Fi芯片。 Wi-Fi芯片可以被配置为在处理器处于睡眠模式的同时接收来自恒温器管理服务器的数据分组，并且确定接收到的数据分组的优先级。 优先级可以包括标准优先级和保持活动优先级。 Wi-Fi芯片还可以被配置为基于确定的每个分组的优先级来过滤接收到的数据分组，使得丢弃保持活动优先级分组，并将标准优先级分组转发到处理器。