公开(公告)号：US09915435B2

公开(公告)日：2018-03-13

申请号：US14832597

申请日：2015-08-21

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Mark Stefanski ,  Marie Pellat

IPC: G06F1/00 ,  F24D19/10 ,  F24H9/20 ,  F24F1/00 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05D23/19 ,  F24F11/00

CPC classification number: F24D19/1084 ,  F24F1/00 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2110/20 ,  F24F2120/10 ,  F24H9/2085 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05D23/1917 ,  G06F1/00

Abstract: This patent specification relates to methods and systems that can detect over cycling conditions that exist in an HVAC system. The over cycling condition can be caused by overheating of a forced air heating system or furnace of the HVAC system control. When the furnace overheats, a thermally actuated limit switch within the furnace may cut off power to a heat generation apparatus. The limit switch can reconnect the power to the heat generation apparatus after it has cooled down, at which point the thermostat control system may issue another heating call to continue heating the enclosure so that it reaches the desired temperature. If the overheat condition persist, then the thermally actuated switch will cut power, resulting in repeated power cycling. The detection system and methods can monitor these power loss events and use them as data points for determining whether an alert condition exists within the HVAC system.

公开(公告)号：US20170059190A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-02

申请号：US14836744

申请日：2015-08-26

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： John Stefanski ,  Vivek Goyal ,  Orville Buenaventura ,  Alexander Schoenen ,  Mark Stefanski

IPC: F24F11/00 ,  G05D23/32 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05D23/30

CPC classification number: G05B15/02 ,  F24F11/46 ,  G01K1/00 ,  G05D23/015 ,  G05D23/193 ,  G05D23/1931 ,  H05K5/00

Abstract: A thermostat may include a plurality of heat-generating components; a plurality of first temperature sensors, each of the plurality of first temperature sensors being disposed next to a corresponding one of the plurality of heat-generating components; a second temperature sensor that is disposed away from the plurality of heat-generating components; and a memory device storing a coefficient matrix. The thermostat may also include one or more processors that combine a plurality of inputs to calculate an ambient temperature for an enclosure in which the thermostat is installed, the plurality of inputs including readings from the plurality of first temperature sensors, readings from the second temperature sensor, and the coefficient matrix.

Abstract translation: 恒温器可以包括多个发热部件; 多个第一温度传感器，所述多个第一温度传感器中的每一个靠近所述多个发热部件中的相应一个设置; 远离所述多个发热部件设置的第二温度传感器; 以及存储系数矩阵的存储器件。 恒温器还可以包括一个或多个处理器，其组合多个输入以计算其中安装有恒温器的外壳的环境温度，所述多个输入包括来自多个第一温度传感器的读数，来自第二温度传感器的读数 ，和系数矩阵。

公开(公告)号：US09470430B2

公开(公告)日：2016-10-18

申请号：US14155225

申请日：2014-01-14

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Mark Stefanski ,  Yoky Matsuoka

IPC: F24F11/00 ,  H05B1/02 ,  G06F1/32 ,  G05D23/19

CPC classification number: G05D23/1904 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F11/61 ,  F24F11/62 ,  F24F11/64 ,  F24F11/65 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2110/12 ,  G05B19/0428 ,  G05B2219/2614 ,  G05D23/1917 ,  G06F1/3293 ,  H05B1/028 ,  Y02D10/122

Abstract: A method of preconditioning an enclosure includes providing a thermostat and computing a set of preconditioning criteria information (PCI) with the thermostat. The computed PCI is typically representative of time and ambient temperature conditions for which preconditioning should be performed. The PCI may be stored in memory and used to compare against a current time and current ambient temperature condition of the enclosure to determine whether to enter the thermostat into a preconditioning state. If a determination is made that the PCI criteria are satisfied, the thermostat may be entered into the preconditioning state to heat or cool the enclosure. One or more of these processes may be performed while a processor of the thermostat is in a relatively high power mode or relatively low power mode.

Abstract translation: 预处理外壳的方法包括提供恒温器并且利用恒温器计算一组预处理标准信息（PCI）。 计算的PCI通常代表应执行预处理的时间和环境温度条件。 PCI可以存储在存储器中，并用于与外壳的当前时间和当前环境温度条件进行比较，以确定是否将恒温器进入预处理状态。 如果确定满足PCI标准，则恒温器可以进入预处理状态以加热或冷却外壳。 可以在恒温器的处理器处于相对较高的功率模式或相对低功率模式的同时执行这些过程中的一个或多个。

公开(公告)号：US20170060369A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-02

申请号：US15162120

申请日：2016-05-23

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Vivek Goyal ,  John Stefanski ,  David Saltzman ,  Mark Stefanski ,  David Sloo ,  Isabel Thornton

IPC: G06F3/0484 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  H04L12/28 ,  G06F3/01

CPC classification number: G06F3/0484 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F2120/12 ,  G05B2219/163 ,  G05B2219/2614 ,  G06F3/011 ,  G06F3/04817 ,  H04L12/2823

Abstract: A deivce may include a user interface configured to display at least a first graphical display and a second graphical display, a first proximity sensor having a first responsive range, and a second proximity sensor having a second responsive range. A processing system may be programmed to control the user interface by receiving an indication of a user presence within the second responsive range from the second proximity sensor while not receiving an indication of a user presence within the first responsive range from the first proximity sensor and causing the user interface to display the second graphical display. The processing system may also be programmed to receive an indication of a user presence within the first responsive range from the first proximity sensor and an indication of the user presence within the second responsive range from the second proximity sensor and cause the user interface to transition from the second graphical display to the first graphical display.

Abstract translation: 活动可以包括被配置为显示至少第一图形显示和第二图形显示的用户界面，具有第一响应范围的第一接近传感器和具有第二响应范围的第二接近传感器。 处理系统可以被编程为通过从第二接近传感器接收在第二响应范围内的用户存在的指示来控制用户界面，同时在第一接近传感器的第一响应范围内没有接收到用户存在的指示，并导致 用户界面显示第二个图形显示。 处理系统还可以被编程为从第一接近传感器接收在第一响应范围内的用户存在的指示，以及来自第二接近传感器的在第二响应范围内的用户存在的指示，并且使得用户界面从 第二个图形显示到第一个图形显示。

公开(公告)号：US20170059197A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-02

申请号：US14836648

申请日：2015-08-26

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Vivek Goyal ,  John Stefanski ,  Mark Stefanski

IPC: F24F11/00

CPC classification number: F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F2120/10 ,  G05D23/19

Abstract: A thermostat may include a user interface having a first operating mode and a second operating mode, and a first proximity sensor configured to detect a user presence within a first range, the first proximity sensor comprising a plurality of channels comprising a left channel and a right channel, the right channel producing a response when a user presence is detected to the right of the thermostat, and the left channel producing a response when a user presence is detected to the left of the thermostat. A processing system may be programmed to receive an indication of a user presence within the first range from the first proximity sensor, the indication of the user presence being associated with responses from a plurality of the channels of the first proximity detector, and determine a motion signature based on the responses from the plurality of the channels of the first proximity detector. A processing system may also be programmed to process the determined motion signature to determine the presence of a condition warranting user interface entry into the second mode from the first mode, responsive to determining the presence of the conditions, cause the user interface to transition from the first operating mode to the second operating mode based on the determined motion signature.

Abstract translation: 恒温器可以包括具有第一操作模式和第二操作模式的用户界面，以及配置成在第一范围内检测用户存在的第一接近传感器，所述第一接近传感器包括多个通道，所述多个通道包括左通道和右通道 通道，当在恒温器的右侧检测到用户存在时，右通道产生响应，并且当在恒温器的左侧检测到用户存在时，左通道产生响应。 处理系统可以被编程为接收来自第一接近传感器的第一范围内的用户存在的指示，用户存在的指示与来自第一接近检测器的多个通道的响应相关联，并且确定运动 基于来自第一接近检测器的多个通道的响应的签名。 还可以对处理系统进行编程，以响应于确定条件的存在，从而使用户界面从第一模式转变到第一模式以确定是否存在使用户界面进入第二模式的条件的存在 基于所确定的运动签名到第二操作模式的第一操作模式。

公开(公告)号：US20170051925A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-23

申请号：US14832597

申请日：2015-08-21

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Mark Stefanski ,  Marie Pellat

IPC: F24D19/10 ,  F24H9/20

CPC classification number: F24D19/1084 ,  F24F1/00 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2110/20 ,  F24F2120/10 ,  F24H9/2085 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05D23/1917 ,  G06F1/00

Abstract: This patent specification relates to methods and systems that can detect over cycling conditions that exist in an HVAC system. The over cycling condition can be caused by overheating of a forced air heating system or furnace of the HVAC system control. When the furnace overheats, a thermally actuated limit switch within the furnace may cut off power to a heat generation apparatus. The limit switch can reconnect the power to the heat generation apparatus after it has cooled down, at which point the thermostat control system may issue another heating call to continue heating the enclosure so that it reaches the desired temperature. If the overheat condition persist, then the thermally actuated switch will cut power, resulting in repeated power cycling. The detection system and methods can monitor these power loss events and use them as data points for determining whether an alert condition exists within the HVAC system.

Abstract translation: 该专利说明书涉及能够检测HVAC系统中存在的过度循环条件的方法和系统。 过热循环状态可能是由HVAC系统控制的强制空气加热系统或炉的过热引起的。 当炉子过热时，炉内的热致动极限开关可能会切断发电设备的电力。 限位开关在冷却后可以重新连接发热装置的电源，此时恒温器控制系统可以发出另一个加热呼叫，以继续加热外壳，使其达到所需的温度。 如果过热状态持续存在，则热驱动开关将切断电源，导致重复的电力循环。 检测系统和方法可以监测这些功率损耗事件，并​​将其用作数据点，以确定HVAC系统中是否存在警报条件。

公开(公告)号：US09353965B1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-31

申请号：US14836568

申请日：2015-08-26

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Vivek Goyal ,  John Stefanski ,  David Saltzman ,  Mark Stefanski ,  David Sloo ,  Isabel Thornton

IPC: G05B15/00 ,  F24F11/00 ,  G05B15/02

CPC classification number: G06F3/0484 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F2120/12 ,  G05B2219/163 ,  G05B2219/2614 ,  G06F3/011 ,  G06F3/04817 ,  H04L12/2823

Abstract: A thermostat may include a user interface configured to display at least a first graphical display and a second graphical display, a first proximity sensor having a first responsive range, and a second proximity sensor having a second responsive range. A processing system may be programmed to control the user interface by receiving an indication of a user presence within the second responsive range from the second proximity sensor while not receiving an indication of a user presence within the first responsive range from the first proximity sensor and causing the user interface to display the second graphical display. The processing system may also be programmed to receive an indication of a user presence within the first responsive range from the first proximity sensor and an indication of the user presence within the second responsive range from the second proximity sensor and cause the user interface to transition from the second graphical display to the first graphical display.

Abstract translation: 恒温器可以包括被配置为显示至少第一图形显示和第二图形显示的用户界面，具有第一响应范围的第一接近传感器和具有第二响应范围的第二接近传感器。 处理系统可以被编程为通过从第二接近传感器接收在第二响应范围内的用户存在的指示来控制用户界面，同时在第一接近传感器的第一响应范围内没有接收到用户存在的指示，并导致 用户界面显示第二个图形显示。 处理系统还可以被编程为从第一接近传感器接收在第一响应范围内的用户存在的指示，以及来自第二接近传感器的在第二响应范围内的用户存在的指示，并且使得用户界面从 第二个图形显示到第一个图形显示。

公开(公告)号：US20160025367A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-28

申请号：US14878869

申请日：2015-10-08

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Yoky Matsuoka ,  Evan Jarman Fisher ,  Mark Rajan Malhotra ,  Mark Stefanski ,  Rangoli Sharan ,  Frank Astier

IPC: F24F11/00 ,  G06N99/00 ,  G05B15/02

CPC classification number: F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/62 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B2219/2642 ,  G05D23/1902 ,  G06N99/005 ,  H04L12/2829 ,  H04Q9/00 ,  H04Q2209/10

Abstract: The current application is directed to intelligent controllers that use sensor output and electronically stored information, including one or more of electronically stored rules, parameters, and instructions, to determine whether or not one or more types of entities are present within an area, volume, or environment monitored by the intelligent controllers. The intelligent controllers select operational modes and modify control schedules with respect to the presence and absence of the one or more entities. The intelligent controllers employ feedback information to continuously adjust the electronically stored parameters and rules in order to minimize the number of incorrect inferences with respect to the presence or absence of the one or more entities and in order to maximize the efficiency by which various types of systems controlled by the intelligent controllers carry out selected operational modes.

Abstract translation: 目前的应用涉及使用传感器输出和电子存储信息的智能控制器，其包括电子存储的规则，参数和指令中的一个或多个，以确定一个或多个类型的实体是否存在于区域， 或由智能控制器监控的环境。 智能控制器选择操作模式并修改关于一个或多个实体的存在和不存在的控制时间表。 智能控制器使用反馈信息来连续地调整电子存储的参数和规则，以便相对于一个或多个实体的存在或不存在来最小化不正确的推论的数量，并且为了最大化各种类型的系统的效率 智能控制器控制器执行选择的操作模式。