公开(公告)号：US20060130496A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-22

申请号：US10906526

申请日：2005-02-23

申请人： John Chapman ,  Robert Burt ,  Yelena Kaplan ,  Stephen Vendt

发明人： John Chapman ,  Robert Burt ,  Yelena Kaplan ,  Stephen Vendt

IPC分类号： F24F7/00 ,  F25B49/00 ,  G05D23/32

CPC分类号： F24F11/30

摘要： A heating, ventilation and air conditioning diagnostic system and associated method of use is disclosed. The system includes a controller for operating a heating, ventilation and air conditioning system, a plurality of sensors for monitoring various parameters associated with the operation of the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system that are in electronic communication with the controller, at least one input device that is in electronic communication with the controller, wherein the at least one input device is able to modify variables utilized by the controller to improve performance of the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system; and at least one output device that is in electronic communication with the controller. The variables can include non-safety timing values and text-based information. The system may include counters that can be read-only, reset to zero and overwritten through the plurality of input devices. Historical data can be recorded, reviewed and selectively analyzed.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种采暖，通风和空调诊断系统及相关使用方法。 该系统包括用于操作加热，通风和空调系统的控制器，用于监测与与控制器电子通信的加热，通风和空调系统的操作相关联的各种参数的多个传感器，至少一个输入 与所述控制器进行电子通信的装置，其中所述至少一个输入装置能够修改由所述控制器利用的变量，以改善所述加热，通风和空调系统的性能; 以及与控制器电子通信的至少一个输出设备。 这些变量可以包括非安全定时值和基于文本的信息。 该系统可以包括可以是只读的，重置为零并通过多个输入设备重写的计数器。 历史数据可以记录，审查和选择性分析。

公开(公告)号：US20050150967A1

公开(公告)日：2005-07-14

申请号：US11031255

申请日：2005-01-06

申请人： John Chapman ,  Nicholas Ashworth ,  Robert Burt ,  Timothy Wallaert

发明人： John Chapman ,  Nicholas Ashworth ,  Robert Burt ,  Timothy Wallaert

IPC分类号： F24H9/20 ,  G05D23/19 ,  G05D23/00 ,  F25D17/00

CPC分类号： G05D23/1904 ,  F24H9/2007

摘要： The system of the present invention provides energy saving control for a water heater via an intelligent thermostat. This intelligent thermostat provides programmatic control over the HVAC system as is conventional, and provides coordinated control over the water heater temperature set point. This control over the water heater is accomplished via a communications network between the intelligent thermostat and the water heater. In one embodiment the communications are wireless, although wired and network bus communications may also be utilized. Enhanced and coordinated control is also provided so that different operational temperature cycles can be provided to coordinate with the intelligent thermostat's programmatic control of the HVAC system. Separate programmatic control of the water heater is also provided whereby different operational temperature modes may be commanded, e.g. Wake, Sleep, and Demand modes of operation.

摘要翻译： 本发明的系统通过智能恒温器为热水器提供节能控制。 该智能温控器按照传统的方式提供对HVAC系统的编程控制，并提供对热水器温度设定点的协调控制。 通过智能恒温器和热水器之间的通信网络实现对热水器的这种控制。 在一个实施例中，通信是无线的，尽管也可以利用有线和网络总线通信。 还提供了增强和协调的控制，使得可以提供不同的操作温度循环来与智能恒温器对HVAC系统的编程控制进行协调。 还提供了热水器的单独的编程控制，由此可以命令不同的操作温度模式。 唤醒，睡眠和需求模式。

公开(公告)号：US20070045429A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-01

申请号：US11215927

申请日：2005-08-31

申请人： John Chapman ,  Nicholas Ashworth ,  Robert Burt ,  Tony Gray

发明人： John Chapman ,  Nicholas Ashworth ,  Robert Burt ,  Tony Gray

IPC分类号： G05D23/12 ,  G05D23/19 ,  G05D23/00

CPC分类号： G05D23/1934 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/65 ,  F24F2110/10

摘要： A time of day zoning control system for a heating, ventilating, and air conditioning system is provided. The system utilizes a programmable thermostat and a number of temperature sensors to control the HVAC system to regulate the temperature in a particular location within a dwelling or structure based on consumer preferences. The regulation control will utilize a temperature sensed by a particular temperature sensor at different times throughout the day to control the temperature in that zone to ensure occupant comfort. A single temperature sensor may be selected to control the HVAC system during these different periods, or multiple sensors may be utilized during the same period. When multiple sensors are used, a weighting factor may be used.

摘要翻译： 提供了一个用于加热，通风和空调系统的时间分区控制系统。 该系统利用可编程恒温器和多个温度传感器来控制HVAC系统，以基于消费者偏好来调节住宅或结构内的特定位置的温度。 调节控制将在一天中的不同时间利用由特定温度传感器感测的温度来控制该区域中的温度，以确保乘客舒适度。 可以选择单个温度传感器来在这些不同的周期期间控制HVAC系统，或者可以在同一时期内使用多个传感器。 当使用多个传感器时，可以使用加权因子。

公开(公告)号：US20050151636A1

公开(公告)日：2005-07-14

申请号：US11031573

申请日：2005-01-06

申请人： John Chapman ,  Nicholas Ashworth ,  Robert Burt ,  Timothy Wallaert ,  Kevin Noesner

发明人： John Chapman ,  Nicholas Ashworth ,  Robert Burt ,  Timothy Wallaert ,  Kevin Noesner

IPC分类号： G08B29/00 ,  G08B29/18

CPC分类号： G08B29/181

摘要： An intelligent thermostat communicates with battery-powered threat detectors, such as smoke detectors, to allow remote quieting and coordination of a low battery warning detected by the threat detector. In one embodiment, the threat detector transmits a pre-warning signal to the thermostat indicating that a low battery condition is imminent. The thermostat uses this information to display a pre-warning to the consumer so that the consumer may better coordinate replacing of the battery at a convenient time. Once a low battery condition has been detected, the threat detector transmits a low battery warning signal to the thermostat. The thermostat then displays a warning message and an option for the consumer to quiet the chirping for a period of time from the thermostat. Preferably, the thermostat automatically quiets the chirping during quite times so as to not disturb the consumer.

摘要翻译： 智能恒温器与电池供电的威胁探测器（如烟雾探测器）进行通信，以允许远程监视和协调威胁探测器检测到的低电量警告。 在一个实施例中，威胁检测器将预警信号发送到恒温器，指示电池电量不足的状况即将到来。 恒温器使用该信息向消费者显示预警，以便消费者可以在方便的时间更好地协调更换电池。 一旦检测到低电量状况，威胁检测器将低电量警告信号发送到恒温器。 恒温器然后显示一个警告信息和一个选项，让消费者从恒温器安静一段时间的啁啾声。 优选地，恒温器在相当多的时间内自动地啁啾啁啾，以便不干扰消费者。

公开(公告)号：US20070158442A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-12

申请号：US11330412

申请日：2006-01-10

申请人： John Chapman ,  George Catlin ,  Nicholas Ashworth ,  Robert Burt

发明人： John Chapman ,  George Catlin ,  Nicholas Ashworth ,  Robert Burt

IPC分类号： G05D23/12 ,  G05D23/00

CPC分类号： F24D19/10 ,  G05D23/1902 ,  G09F9/30 ,  G09F9/35

摘要： A thermostat that can display information in multiple different orientations is provided. The thermostat includes a housing, a display, and an input device. As the housing is mounted in a particular orientation, the thermostat changes the orientation of the information for properly displaying same to a user. This is accomplished by sensing the orientation of the housing in one embodiment, and through user selection of a desired orientation in another embodiment. A separate display and input device(s) are provided in one embodiment, and a combined touch screen display and input device is provided in another embodiment.

摘要翻译： 提供可以以多个不同方向显示信息的恒温器。 恒温器包括壳体，显示器和输入装置。 当壳体以特定的方向安装时，恒温器改变信息的方向以便正确地向用户显示它。 这通过在一个实施例中感测壳体的取向并且通过在另一实施例中通过用户选择期望取向来实现。 在一个实施例中提供了单独的显示和输入设备，并且在另一实施例中提供了组合的触摸屏显示和输入设备。

公开(公告)号：US20070045442A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-01

申请号：US11216603

申请日：2005-08-31

申请人： John Chapman ,  Robert Burt ,  Tony Gray

发明人： John Chapman ,  Robert Burt ,  Tony Gray

IPC分类号： G05D23/00

CPC分类号： F23N5/203

摘要： A display system for a digital thermostat having a backlit user display screen to indicate user intervention or attention is required is provided. The display system flashes the backlight display in a predetermined pattern to draw the attention of the user to the thermostat. Different patterns may be used for different levels of warnings and/or system reminders. An additional visual indication may also be provided on the user display screen in addition to the flashing of the backlight display. Resumption of normal backlight operation occurs during user interaction. If the issue that resulted in the visual indication has not been properly resolved, flashing of the backlight will resume.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种用于具有用于指示用户干预或注意的背光用户显示屏的数字恒温器的显示系统。 显示系统以预定的模式闪烁背光显示，以引起用户对恒温器的注意。 不同的模式可用于不同级别的警告和/或系统提醒。 除了背光显示器的闪烁之外，还可以在用户显示屏幕上提供另外的视觉指示。 在用户交互期间恢复正常的背光操作。 如果导致视觉指示的问题尚未得到正确解决，则背光的闪烁将恢复。

公开(公告)号：US20060066452A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-30

申请号：US11031392

申请日：2005-01-06

申请人： John Chapman ,  Nicholas Ashworth ,  Robert Burt ,  Timothy Wallaert

发明人： John Chapman ,  Nicholas Ashworth ,  Robert Burt ,  Timothy Wallaert

IPC分类号： G08B17/10 ,  G08B25/00

CPC分类号： G08B21/16 ,  G08B21/0213

摘要： Upon detection of a flammable gas condition, an intelligent thermostat regulates operation of appliances that have sources of ignition which could be the source of or may ignite the flammable gas. This hazardous condition is detected by a flammable gas detector and is communicated to the intelligent thermostat by wired or wireless communications. The intelligent thermostat then communicates with these appliances either via wired or wireless communications. The intelligent thermostat may also provide a visual warning user interface screen to inform the occupant of the hazardous condition, and may signal smoke detectors in the dwelling to sound an audible flammable gas warning. Alternatively, the flammable gas detector may signal the smoke detectors in the dwelling to sound an audible flammable gas warning directly.

摘要翻译： 在检测到易燃气体条件时，智能恒温器调节具有点火源的设备的操作，该点火源可能是可燃气体的源头或可能点燃可燃气体。 这种危险状况由易燃气体检测器检测，并通过有线或无线通信传送到智能恒温器。 智能恒温器然后通过有线或无线通信与这些设备进行通信。 智能恒温器还可以提供视觉警告用户界面屏幕来告知乘客危险状况，并且可以向住宅中的烟雾探测器发出信号，以发出可听见的易燃气体警告。 或者，可燃气体检测器可以指示住宅中的烟雾探测器直接发出可听见的易燃气体警告。

公开(公告)号：US20050156731A1

公开(公告)日：2005-07-21

申请号：US11031237

申请日：2005-01-06

申请人： John Chapman ,  Nicholas Ashworth ,  Robert Burt ,  Timothy Wallaert

发明人： John Chapman ,  Nicholas Ashworth ,  Robert Burt ,  Timothy Wallaert

IPC分类号： F24F11/00 ,  G08B19/00 ,  G08B25/14 ,  G08B29/00 ,  G08B29/14

CPC分类号： G08B25/14 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2110/50 ,  G08B29/145

摘要： An intelligent thermostat communicates with threat detectors to allow periodic remote testing of the detector. The real-time clock and calendar functions of the thermostat allow the consumer to program the day, time, and frequency of the testing. The thermostat then communicates a test control signal to each of the detectors to initiate the self-test. The communication may be wired or wireless. During testing the thermostat displays a detector test screen. Upon completion of the self-test, the thermostat displays a test results screen for user confirmation. This results screen will indicate that the test passed or failed along with any diagnostic information provided by the detector. The thermostat also provides a test initiation screen from which the consumer may initiate a detector self-test manually. Loss of communications with a detector is also communicated to the user, as is the location of the detector that first identified a threat.

摘要翻译： 智能恒温器与威胁探测器进行通信，以便对探测器进行定期远程测试。 恒温器的实时时钟和日历功能允许消费者编程测试的日期，时间和频率。 恒温器然后将测试控制信号传送到每个检测器以启动自检。 通信可以是有线或无线的。 在测试期间，恒温器显示检测器测试屏幕。 自检完成后，恒温器将显示用户确认的测试结果屏幕。 该结果屏幕将指示测试通过或失败以及检测器提供的任何诊断信息。 恒温器还提供测试启动屏幕，消费者可以从其中手动启动检测器自检。 与检测器的通信丢失也传达给用户，以及首先识别出威胁的检测器的位置。

公开(公告)号：US20070257120A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-08

申请号：US11416053

申请日：2006-05-02

申请人： John Chapman ,  Robert Burt ,  Tony Gray

发明人： John Chapman ,  Robert Burt ,  Tony Gray

IPC分类号： G05D23/00

CPC分类号： G05D23/1905

摘要： A digital thermostat having an improved user display interface is provided. The digital thermostat includes a user display screen for displaying information and user input devices for allowing the user to input information into the thermostat. The thermostat includes a user display interface that displays some information or groupings of information on the user display screen of the digital thermostat in a tabbed configuration. An individual grouping of information that is displayed on the user display screen in the tabbed configuration has an individual tab for identifying that specific grouping of information. Preferably, the user display screen is a touch screen and the individual tabs act as buttons and allow the user to interact with the thermostat.

摘要翻译： 提供了具有改进的用户显示接口的数字恒温器。 数字恒温器包括用于显示信息的用户显示屏幕和用户允许用户将信息输入恒温器的用户输入设备。 恒温器包括用户显示界面，其以标签式配置在数字恒温器的用户显示屏幕上显示信息或信息分组。 在标签式配置中显示在用户显示屏幕上的单独的信息分组具有用于识别特定信息分组的单独标签。 优选地，用户显示屏幕是触摸屏，并且各个标签用作按钮并且允许用户与恒温器交互。

公开(公告)号：US20070045433A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-01

申请号：US11216426

申请日：2005-08-31

申请人： John Chapman ,  Robert Burt ,  Tony Gray

发明人： John Chapman ,  Robert Burt ,  Tony Gray

IPC分类号： F23N5/20

CPC分类号： F23N5/022 ,  F23N2025/12 ,  F23N2041/02 ,  G05D23/1902

摘要： A visual display system and method for a digital thermostat having a user display screen to provide operational status information of the heating and/or cooling equipment controlled by the thermostat is provided. This visual display system utilizes animated icons to show operational status of the heating and/or cooling equipment. Static icons may also be used in one embodiment to indicate the current mode of the thermostat. Animated icons for the heating system, the cooling system, and fan operation are provided. The illusion of animation is provided by overwriting or replacing a displayed image with another image at a predetermined frequency. This predetermined frequency may be changed programmatically, and varied to provide different visual effects.

摘要翻译： 提供一种用于数字恒温器的视觉显示系统和方法，其具有用于提供由恒温器控制的加热和/或冷却设备的操作状态信息的用户显示屏幕。 该视觉显示系统利用动画图标来显示加热和/或冷却设备的操作状态。 在一个实施例中也可以使用静态图标来指示恒温器的当前模式。 提供加热系统，冷却系统和风扇操作的动画图标。 通过用预定频率的另一图像重写或替换显示的图像来提供动画的幻觉。 该预定频率可以以编程方式改变，并且变化以提供不同的视觉效果。