公开(公告)号：US20060185818A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-24

申请号：US11063819

申请日：2005-02-23

申请人： James Garozzo

发明人： James Garozzo

IPC分类号： B60H1/00

CPC分类号： F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F11/65

摘要： A control system is provided for automatically setting up and controlling a climate control system for a building having one or more zones and one or more thermostats in communication with the associated heating or cooling components of the climate control system. In some embodiments, the climate control system comprises one or more heating or cooling systems which may be controlled by one or more thermostats. In other embodiments, the climate control system comprises a thermostat, a heating and cooling system, one or more remote temperature sensors corresponding to at least some of the one or more zones within the building, and one or more dampers corresponding to at least some of the one or more zones within the building.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种控制系统，用于自动建立和控制具有一个或多个区域和与气候控制系统的相关联的加热或冷却部件通信的一个或多个恒温器的建筑物的气候控制系统。 在一些实施例中，气候控制系统包括可由一个或多个恒温器控制的一个或多个加热或冷却系统。 在其他实施例中，气候控制系统包括恒温器，加热和冷却系统，对应于建筑物内的一个或多个区域中的至少一些的一个或多个远程温度传感器，以及对应于至少一些 建筑物内的一个或多个区域。

公开(公告)号：US20070131786A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-14

申请号：US11567626

申请日：2006-12-06

申请人： John Rossi ,  Paul Huddleston ,  Mark Barton ,  Bradley Smith ,  Howard Ng ,  Carl Mueller ,  James Garozzo ,  Cecil Barrett ,  Russell House

发明人： John Rossi ,  Paul Huddleston ,  Mark Barton ,  Bradley Smith ,  Howard Ng ,  Carl Mueller ,  James Garozzo ,  Cecil Barrett ,  Russell House

IPC分类号： G05D23/00

CPC分类号： F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/56

摘要： A system for communicating across conventional HVAC wiring is provided. The system includes a communication device having a communication module capable of inducing low power, high frequency current signals into a single control wire coupling, for example, a thermostat with a compressor. The communication module includes a power supply module that draws power sufficient to operate the communication module from the existing HVAC wiring, so as to eliminate any need for batteries or external power sources. A second communication module may be coupled to the single control wire. The second communication module operates as a transceiver sending communication signals to, and receiving communication signals from, the communication module. In one embodiment, the communication module is disposed within a building, for example coupled to an electronic thermostat, while the second communication module is disposed outside the building near the compressor. The communication signals are RF modulated signals between 5 and 50 MHz so as to take advantage of and pass across parasitic capacitances found inherent in transformers or other coils disposed within HVAC loads.

公开(公告)号：US20060283964A1

公开(公告)日：2006-12-21

申请号：US11156973

申请日：2005-06-20

申请人： James Garozzo

发明人： James Garozzo

IPC分类号： F23N5/20 ,  G05D23/00

CPC分类号： G05D23/1905

摘要： A thermostat capable of receiving signals transmitted by a utility provider communicating a usage rate schedule or a request for a load curtailment period, and controlling one or more systems based on the information communicated by the utility. The thermostat changes the set point for each system to the stored predetermined control set point corresponding to the current usage rate schedule period or the curtailment mode period when requested. The thermostat is further capable of discontinuing operation of one or more systems for a minimum predetermined time period during following a request for a load curtailment period.

摘要翻译： 一种恒温器，其能够接收由公用事业提供者发送的信号，该信号传达使用率调度表或负载限制周期的请求，以及基于由所述公用设施传达的信息来控制一个或多个系统。 恒温器将每个系统的设定点改变为与当前使用率调度周期或削减模式周期相对应的存储的预定控制设定点。 恒温器还能够在随后的负载限制周期的请求期间中止一个或多个系统的操作达最小预定时间段。

公开(公告)号：US20070131785A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-14

申请号：US11567607

申请日：2006-12-06

申请人： John Rossi ,  Paul Huddleston ,  Mark Barton ,  Bradley Smith ,  Howard Ng ,  Carl Mueller ,  James Garozzo ,  Cecil Barrett ,  Russell House

发明人： John Rossi ,  Paul Huddleston ,  Mark Barton ,  Bradley Smith ,  Howard Ng ,  Carl Mueller ,  James Garozzo ,  Cecil Barrett ,  Russell House

IPC分类号： G05D23/00

CPC分类号： F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/56

摘要： A system for communicating across conventional HVAC wiring is provided. The system includes a communication device having a communication module capable of inducing low power, high frequency current signals into a single control wire coupling, for example, a thermostat with a compressor. The communication module includes a power supply module that draws power sufficient to operate the communication module from the existing HVAC wiring, so as to eliminate any need for batteries or external power sources. A second communication module may be coupled to the single control wire. The second communication module operates as a transceiver sending communication signals to, and receiving communication signals from, the communication module. In one embodiment, the communication module is disposed within a building, for example coupled to an electronic thermostat, while the second communication module is disposed outside the building near the compressor. The communication signals are RF modulated signals between 5 and 50 MHz so as to take advantage of and pass across parasitic capacitances found inherent in transformers or other coils disposed within HVAC loads.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种用于在常规HVAC布线之间通信的系统。 该系统包括具有通信模块的通信设备，该通信模块能够将低功率高频电流信号引入单个控制线耦合器，例如具有压缩机的恒温器。 通信模块包括电源模块，其从现有的HVAC布线中提取足以操作通信模块的电力，以便消除对电池或外部电源的任何需要。 第二通信模块可以耦合到单个控制线。 第二通信模块作为向通信模块发送通信信号并从通信模块接收通信信号的收发器操作。 在一个实施例中，通信模块设置在建筑物内，例如耦合到电子恒温器，而第二通信模块设置在靠近压缩机的建筑物的外部。 通信信号是在5和50MHz之间的RF调制信号，以便利用并通过设置在HVAC负载内的变压器或其它线圈中固有的寄生电容。

公开(公告)号：US20070131784A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-14

申请号：US11299601

申请日：2005-12-12

申请人： James Garozzo ,  William Butler

发明人： James Garozzo ,  William Butler

IPC分类号： G05D23/00 ,  F25D17/00 ,  F25B49/00

CPC分类号： F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F11/54 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F11/77 ,  F24F2110/72 ,  Y02A50/243

摘要： A system for controlling one or more components of a climate control system is provided that includes one or more controllers in connection with low voltage power lines for powering the one or more controllers. The controllers are further capable of transmitting one or more communication signals via the low voltage waveform. The system includes a thermostat controller, at least one system controller for a heating or cooling system, and a controller for a circulating air blower. The thermostat controller, system controller and circulating air blower controller are connected to each other only through each controller's individual connection to the hot and common low voltage power transmission lines. Each controller is capable of transmitting one or more signals that are superimposed onto the low-frequency low-voltage waveform and include information identifying a destination controller that the signals are intended for.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种用于控制气候控制系统的一个或多个部件的系统，其包括与用于给一个或多个控制器供电的低压电力线连接的一个或多个控制器。 控制器还能够经由低电压波形发送一个或多个通信信号。 该系统包括恒温控制器，用于加热或冷却系统的至少一个系统控制器和用于循环鼓风机的控制器。 恒温控制器，系统控制器和循环鼓风机控制器仅通过每个控制器与热和普通低压输电线路的单独连接相互连接。 每个控制器能够发送叠加在低频低压波形上的一个或多个信号，并且包括识别信号用于的目的地控制器的信息。

公开(公告)号：US20070012052A1

公开(公告)日：2007-01-18

申请号：US11526268

申请日：2006-09-22

申请人： William Butler ,  James Garozzo

发明人： William Butler ,  James Garozzo

IPC分类号： F25D17/00 ,  F25B49/00

CPC分类号： F24F11/0086 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F11/54 ,  F25B49/02 ,  F25B2600/025 ,  F25B2600/111 ,  F25B2700/151 ,  F25B2700/2104 ,  F25B2700/2106 ,  F25B2700/21152 ,  G05D23/1904 ,  Y02B30/743

摘要： An interactive system for controlling the operation of an HVAC system is provide that comprises a thermostat for initiating the operation of the HVAC system in either a full capacity mode of operation or at least one reduced capacity mode of operation, and a controller for an outside condenser unit having a condenser fan motor and a compressor motor, the controller being capable of operating the compressor in a full capacity mode and at least one reduced capacity mode. The system also comprises a controller for an indoor blower unit having a blower fan motor, the controller being capable of operating the blower fan motor in a full capacity mode an at least one reduced capacity mode. The system further includes a communication means for transmitting information between the outside condenser unit controller and at least the indoor blower controller, where the information relates to the operation of the indoor blower and the outdoor condenser unit. The indoor blower controller responsively controls the operation of the blower fan motor in a full capacity mode or a reduced capacity mode based on the information received from the outdoor unit controller, and the outdoor unit controller responsively controls the operation of the compressor in a full capacity mode or a reduced capacity mode based on the information received from the indoor blower controller.

摘要翻译： 提供一种用于控制HVAC系统的操作的交互式系统，其包括用于在全容量操作模式或至少一个简化容量操作模式中启动HVAC系统的操作的恒温器，以及用于外部冷凝器的控制器 具有冷凝器风扇电动机和压缩机电动机的单元，所述控制器能够以全容量模式和至少一种减小容量模式来操作所述压缩机。 该系统还包括具有鼓风机风扇马达的室内鼓风机单元的控制器，该控制器能够以全容量模式操作鼓风机风扇马达，并具有至少一个减小容量的模式。 该系统还包括用于在外部冷凝器单元控制器和至少室内鼓风机控制器之间传送信息的通信装置，其中该信息涉及室内鼓风机和室外冷凝器单元的操作。 室内鼓风机控制器基于从室外机控制器接收到的信息，以全容量模式或减容模式响应地控制鼓风机电动机的运行，并且室外机控制器响应于全压控制压缩机的运行 模式或基于从室内鼓风机控制器接收的信息的减小容量模式。

公开(公告)号：US20070131787A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-14

申请号：US11567641

申请日：2006-12-06

申请人： John Rossi ,  Paul Huddleston ,  Mark Barton ,  Bradley Smith ,  Howard Ng ,  Carl Mueller ,  James Garozzo ,  Cecil Barrett ,  Russell House

发明人： John Rossi ,  Paul Huddleston ,  Mark Barton ,  Bradley Smith ,  Howard Ng ,  Carl Mueller ,  James Garozzo ,  Cecil Barrett ,  Russell House

IPC分类号： G05D23/00

CPC分类号： F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/56

摘要： A system for communicating across conventional HVAC wiring is provided. The system includes a communication device having a communication module capable of inducing low power, high frequency current signals into a single control wire coupling, for example, a thermostat with a compressor. The communication module includes a power supply module that draws power sufficient to operate the communication module from the existing HVAC wiring, so as to eliminate any need for batteries or external power sources. A second communication module may be coupled to the single control wire. The second communication module operates as a transceiver sending communication signals to, and receiving communication signals from, the communication module. In one embodiment, the communication module is disposed within a building, for example coupled to an electronic thermostat, while the second communication module is disposed outside the building near the compressor. The communication signals are RF modulated signals between 5 and 50 MHz so as to take advantage of and pass across parasitic capacitances found inherent in transformers or other coils disposed within HVAC loads.

公开(公告)号：US20060283965A1

公开(公告)日：2006-12-21

申请号：US11156391

申请日：2005-06-20

申请人： Carl Mueller ,  John Sartain ,  Steven Carey ,  Thomas Fredrioks ,  Ron Miles ,  G. Vogel ,  James Garozzo

发明人： Carl Mueller ,  John Sartain ,  Steven Carey ,  Thomas Fredrioks ,  Ron Miles ,  G. Vogel ,  James Garozzo

IPC分类号： F23N5/20 ,  G05D23/00

CPC分类号： G05B19/042 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/58 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  G05B2219/24048 ,  G05B2219/24102 ,  G05D23/1905

摘要： A thermostat for controlling a climate control system is provided that comprises a network interface for establishing an internet connection with a website of a remote service provider, and a microprocessor for controlling the operation of a climate control system. The microprocessor is in communication with the network interface for establishing an internet connection and receiving user-specified information from a remote service provider that maintains a user-profile of information requested by the user. The thermostat further comprises a display device responsive to the microprocessor for displaying user-specified information received via the network controller from the remote service provider.

摘要翻译： 提供一种用于控制气候控制系统的恒温器，其包括用于与远程服务提供商的网站建立互联网连接的网络接口和用于控制气候控制系统的操作的微处理器。 微处理器与网络接口通信，用于建立互联网连接，并从维护用户请求的信息的用户简档的远程服务提供商接收用户指定的信息。 恒温器还包括响应于微处理器的显示设备，用于显示经由来自远程服务提供商的网络控制器接收的用户指定的信息。

公开(公告)号：US20060124759A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-15

申请号：US11301447

申请日：2005-12-13

申请人： John Rossi ,  Paul Huddleston ,  Mark Barton ,  Bradley Smith ,  Howard Ng ,  Carl Mueller ,  James Garozzo ,  Cecil Barrett ,  Russell House

发明人： John Rossi ,  Paul Huddleston ,  Mark Barton ,  Bradley Smith ,  Howard Ng ,  Carl Mueller ,  James Garozzo ,  Cecil Barrett ,  Russell House

IPC分类号： G05D23/00

CPC分类号： F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F11/59 ,  F24F11/70

摘要： A system for communicating across conventional HVAC wiring is provided. The system includes a communication device having a communication module capable of inducing low power, high frequency current signals into a single control wire coupling, for example, a thermostat with a compressor. The communication module includes a power supply module that draws power sufficient to operate the communication module from the existing HVAC wiring, so as to eliminate any need for batteries or external power sources. A second communication module may be coupled to the single control wire. The second communication module operates as a transceiver sending communication signals to, and receiving communication signals from, the communication module. In one embodiment, the communication module is disposed within a building, for example coupled to an electronic thermostat, while the second communication module is disposed outside the building near the compressor. The communication signals are RF modulated signals between 5 and 50 MHz so as to take advantage of and pass across parasitic capacitances found inherent in transformers or other coils disposed within HVAC loads.