公开(公告)号：US20140222217A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-07

申请号：US14100953

申请日：2013-12-09

Applicant: Nest Labs, Inc.

Inventor： Anthony Michael Fadell ,  Matthew Lee Rogers ,  Kipp Avery Rogers ,  Abraham K. Ishihara ,  Sahar Ben-Menahem ,  Rangoli Sharan

IPC: G05D23/19

CPC classification number: F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/62 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2110/20 ,  F24F2130/00 ,  F24F2130/10 ,  G05B13/048 ,  G05D23/1917 ,  G06F17/5004 ,  G06F17/5009 ,  G06F2217/34

Abstract: Modeling the behavior of an enclosure for use by a control system of an HVAC system is described. A model for the enclosure that describes the enclosure's behavior for use by the control system is updated based on weather forecast data. The weather forecast data can include predictions more than 24 hours in the future, and can include predictions on temperature, humidity and/or dew point, solar output, precipitation. The model for the enclosure can also be updated based on additional information and data. The model for the enclosure can be updated based also on an enclosure model stored in a database, and/or enclosure information from a user. The model can be updated based on active testing of the enclosure which can be performed automatically or in response to user input. The testing can include heating and/or cooling the enclosure at times when the enclosure is not likely occupied.

Abstract translation: 描述了由HVAC系统的控制系统使用的机箱的行为建模。 基于天气预报数据更新了描述机箱使用控制系统的行为的机箱型号。 天气预报数据可以包括将来超过24小时的预测，并且可以包括对温度，湿度和/或露点，太阳能产出，降水的预测。 还可以根据附加信息和数据更新机箱型号。 还可以根据存储在数据库中的机箱型号和/或来自用户的机箱信息来更新机箱型号。 该模型可以基于可以自动执行或响应于用户输入的机箱的主动测试来更新。 在外壳不可能占用的时候，测试可以包括加热和/或冷却外壳。

公开(公告)号：US20140200719A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-17

申请号：US14104757

申请日：2013-12-12

Applicant: NEST LABS, INC.

Inventor： Anthony Michael Fadell ,  Yoky Matsuoka ,  Matthew Lee Rogers

IPC: G05D23/19

CPC classification number: G05B15/02 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/58 ,  F24F11/62 ,  G05D23/1902 ,  G05D23/1917 ,  G06Q10/20 ,  G06Q20/085 ,  G06Q20/18 ,  G06Q30/0207 ,  G06Q30/0283 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  G06Q50/06 ,  G06Q50/16 ,  G07F9/105 ,  G07F17/0014

Abstract: A combined business and technical method is described in which a paid subscription service is offered to provide “premium” HVAC algorithms for a network-connected, multi-sensing learning thermostat. The users who have chosen to pay for the premium subscription service are provided with at least one additional feature, capability, and/or option that is not provided to unpaid “basic” subscribers of a cloud-based thermostat servicing system that is provided for all thermostat owners. According to some embodiments, an on-line interview process is administered to gather additional information for improving the settings of the thermostat. According to some embodiments, an active test is performed to determine thermal characteristics of the structure. According some embodiments, the user guaranteed to at least recoup the cost of the premium service through energy cost savings.

Abstract translation: 描述了组合的业务和技术方法，其中提供付费订阅服务以为网络连接的多感应学习恒温器提供“优质”HVAC算法。 选择支付高级订阅服务的用户被提供至少一个额外的功能，能力和/或选项，其不提供给为所有人提供的基于云的恒温器维修系统的未付“基本”用户 恒温器所有者。 根据一些实施例，管理在线采访过程以收集用于改善恒温器的设置的附加信息。 根据一些实施例，执行主动测试以确定结构的热特性。 根据一些实施例，用户通过节省能源成本来保证至少收回优质服务的成本。

公开(公告)号：US09075419B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-07

申请号：US13834704

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: Nest Labs, Inc.

Inventor： David Sloo ,  Anthony Michael Fadell ,  Matthew Lee Rogers ,  Michael Plitkins ,  Michael James Matas ,  Steven A. Hales, IV

IPC: G05D23/19 ,  F24F11/00

CPC classification number: G05B15/02 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F2221/32 ,  G05D23/19 ,  G05D23/1904 ,  H04L12/00 ,  H04L12/6418

Abstract: Devices and methods are provided for generating and/or displaying a graphical user interface used to control an energy-consuming system, such as a heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) system. Such an electronic device may include, for example, a processor that generates the graphical user interface and an electronic display that displays the graphical user interface. The graphical user interface may include a menu formed from discrete display elements that, owing to the way in which the discrete display elements are shifted into and out of view on the screen, appear to be spatially related to one another.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于生成和/或显示用于控制诸如加热，通风或空调（HVAC）系统的能耗系统的图形用户界面的设备和方法。 这样的电子设备可以包括例如生成图形用户界面的处理器和显示图形用户界面的电子显示器。 图形用户界面可以包括由离散显示元件形成的菜单，由于离散显示元件在屏幕上移入和离开视图的方式，其显示为在空间上彼此相关。

公开(公告)号：US08942853B2

公开(公告)日：2015-01-27

申请号：US14013922

申请日：2013-08-29

Applicant: Nest Labs, Inc.

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

IPC: G06F19/00 ,  G05D23/19 ,  F24F11/00 ,  G05D23/27 ,  G06F3/0487 ,  G05D23/24

CPC classification number: 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

Abstract: 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 condition; causing the set of wake-up conditions to be stored in the 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.

Abstract translation: 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条件相关联的至少一个阈值 ; 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：US08924027B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-30

申请号：US13891335

申请日：2013-05-10

Applicant: Nest Labs, Inc.

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

IPC: G01M1/38 ,  G05B21/00 ,  G05B15/00 ,  G05D23/00 ,  F24D19/10 ,  G05D23/19 ,  F28F27/00 ,  F24F3/00 ,  F24F11/00

CPC classification number: 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

Abstract: Systems, methods, and related computer program products for controlling one or more HVAC systems using a distributed arrangement of wirelessly connected sensing microsystems are described. A plurality of wirelessly communicating sensing microsystems is provided, each sensing microsystem including a temperature sensor and a processor, at least one of the sensing microsystems being coupled to an HVAC unit for control thereof. The plurality of sensing microsystems is configured to jointly carry out at least one shared computational task associated with control of the HVAC unit. Each sensing microsystem includes a power management circuit configured to determine an amount of electrical power available for dedication to the at least one shared computational task. The at least one shared computational task is apportioned among respective ones of the plurality of sensing microsystems according to the amount of electrical power determined to be available for dedication thereto at each respective sensing microsystem.

Abstract translation: 描述了使用无线连接的感测微系统的分布式布置来控制一个或多个HVAC系统的系统，方法和相关的计算机程序产品。 提供了多个无线通信的感测微系统，每个感测微系统包括温度传感器和处理器，所述感测微系统中的至少一个耦合到HVAC单元以用于其控制。 多个感测微系统被配置为联合执行与HVAC单元的控制相关联的至少一个共享计算任务。 每个感测微系统包括功率管理电路，其被配置为确定可用于致力于至少一个共享计算任务的电力的量。 所述至少一个共享计算任务根据在每个相应的感测微系统处确定为可用于致力于其的电功率的量在多个感测微系统中的各个感测微系统中分配。

公开(公告)号：US20130253710A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-26

申请号：US13891335

申请日：2013-05-10

Applicant: Nest Labs, Inc.

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

IPC: G05D23/19

CPC classification number: 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

Abstract: Systems, methods, and related computer program products for controlling one or more HVAC systems using a distributed arrangement of wirelessly connected sensing microsystems are described. A plurality of wirelessly communicating sensing microsystems is provided, each sensing microsystem including a temperature sensor and a processor, at least one of the sensing microsystems being coupled to an HVAC unit for control thereof. The plurality of sensing microsystems is configured to jointly carry out at least one shared computational task associated with control of the HVAC unit. Each sensing microsystem includes a power management circuit configured to determine an amount of electrical power available for dedication to the at least one shared computational task. The at least one shared computational task is apportioned among respective ones of the plurality of sensing microsystems according to the amount of electrical power determined to be available for dedication thereto at each respective sensing microsystem.

Abstract translation: 描述了使用无线连接的感测微系统的分布式布置来控制一个或多个HVAC系统的系统，方法和相关的计算机程序产品。 提供了多个无线通信的感测微系统，每个感测微系统包括温度传感器和处理器，所述感测微系统中的至少一个耦合到HVAC单元以用于其控制。 多个感测微系统被配置为联合执行与HVAC单元的控制相关联的至少一个共享计算任务。 每个感测微系统包括功率管理电路，其被配置为确定可用于致力于至少一个共享计算任务的电力的量。 所述至少一个共享计算任务根据在每个相应的感测微系统处确定为可用于致力于其的电功率的量在多个感测微系统中的各个感测微系统中分配。

公开(公告)号：US20130024799A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-24

申请号：US13632118

申请日：2012-09-30

Applicant: NEST LABS, INC.

Inventor： Anthony Michael Fadell ,  Yoky Matsuoka ,  David Sloo ,  Michael Pitkins ,  Michael James Matas ,  Matthew Lee Rogers ,  Evan J. Fisher

IPC: G06F3/048

CPC classification number: F24F11/62 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/46 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F11/89 ,  F24F2120/20 ,  G05B19/409 ,  G05B2219/2614 ,  G05D23/1902 ,  G05D23/1905 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G06F3/04817 ,  G06F3/04847 ,  G09G5/37 ,  G09G2320/0613

Abstract: Methods and devices for controlling a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system by a thermostat are provided. Input can be received from a user via a thermostat, the input being indicative of an adjustment of an HVAC-related setting. On a real-time basis, the HVAC-related setting that is being adjusted can be compared against a feedback criterion designed to indicate a circumstance under which feedback is to be presented to the user. The circumstance can be indicative of an achievement of a HVAC-related setting of a predetermined responsibility level with respect to an energy usage of the HVAC system. Upon a real-time determination that the feedback criterion is satisfied, visual feedback can be caused to be presented to the user in real-time. The real-time feedback can include a visual icon having a visual appeal corresponding to a desirability of the satisfaction of the feedback criterion.

公开(公告)号：US20140346239A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-27

申请号：US14292642

申请日：2014-05-30

Applicant: NEST LABS, INC.

Inventor： Anthony Michael Fadell ,  Yoky Matsuoka ,  Matthew Lee Rogers ,  David Sloo ,  Michael Plitkins ,  Rangoli Sharan

IPC: G05D23/19

CPC classification number: 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

Abstract: A thermostat for controlling an HVAC system and related systems, methods, and computer program products for facilitating user-friendly installation of the thermostat are described. For one embodiment, automated installation verification is performed by the thermostat by automatically sensing which wires have been inserted, selecting a candidate HVAC operating function (e.g., heating or cooling) that is consistent with a subset of HVAC signal types indicated by the inserted wires, applying control signals to the HVAC system to invoke that HVAC operating function, and processing a time sequence of acquired temperature readings to determine whether that HVAC operating function was successfully carried out. For one embodiment, the initial automated testing of the heating and cooling functions are only carried out at times for which such heating or cooling function would normally be invoked during normal operation of the thermostat. Automated determination of a heat pump call convention is also described.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于控制HVAC系统的恒温器以及用于促进用户友好地安装恒温器的相关系统，方法和计算机程序产品。 对于一个实施例，自动安装验证由恒温器通过自动检测已经插入的导线来执行，选择与插入的线指示的HVAC信号类型的子集一致的候选HVAC操作功能（例如，加热或冷却） 向HVAC系统施加控制信号以调用该HVAC操作功能，以及处理获取的温度读数的时间序列，以确定该HVAC操作功能是否被成功地执行。 对于一个实施例，加热和冷却功能的初始自动测试仅在恒温器的正常操作期间通常被调用的这种加热或冷却功能的时候进行。 还描述了热泵呼叫惯例的自动确定。

公开(公告)号：US20140231530A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-21

申请号：US14266474

申请日：2014-04-30

Applicant: NEST LABS, INC.

Inventor： Daniel Adam Warren ,  Hugo Fiennes ,  Jonathan Alan Dutra ,  David Bell ,  Anthony Michael Fadell ,  Matthew Lee Rogers

IPC: G05D23/19

CPC classification number: 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

Abstract: A thermostat and related methods are described for controlling one or more functions, such as heating and cooling in an HVAC. According to some embodiments the thermostat includes a switching circuit for controlling an HVAC function, where closing the switching circuit activates the HVAC function. The thermostat may also include power harvesting circuitry adapted and arranged to harvest power from the HVAC system, where during times when the HVAC function is active the switching circuit opens for a time interval. The power harvesting circuitry may harvest power from the HVAC system during the time interval, and the time interval may be short enough that the HVAC function remains activated without interruption during the time interval.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于控制一个或多个功能的恒温器和相关方法，例如HVAC中的加热和冷却。 根据一些实施例，恒温器包括用于控制HVAC功能的开关电路，其中闭合开关电路激活HVAC功能。 恒温器还可以包括适应和布置成从HVAC系统收取功率的功率收集电路，其中在HVAC功能有效的时间内，开关电路一段时间间隔地打开。 功率收集电路可以在时间间隔期间从HVAC系统收集功率，并且时间间隔可能足够短，使得HVAC功能在时间间隔期间保持激活而不中断。

公开(公告)号：US08788448B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-22

申请号：US13936028

申请日：2013-07-05

Applicant: Nest Labs, Inc.

Inventor： Anthony Michael Fadell ,  Matthew Lee Rogers ,  Kipp Avery Rogers ,  Abraham K. Ishihara ,  Shahar Ben-Menahem ,  Rangoli Sharan

IPC: G06F9/44 ,  G06N7/02 ,  G06N7/06 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G06N5/04 ,  H05B37/02

CPC classification number: H04Q9/00 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B2219/2642 ,  G06N5/04 ,  G06N5/048 ,  G06N99/005 ,  H04L12/282 ,  H04L12/2823 ,  H04Q2209/40 ,  H04Q2209/60 ,  H05B37/0227 ,  Y02B20/48 ,  Y02B70/3241 ,  Y04S20/227

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for predicting and/or detecting occupancy of an enclosure, such as a dwelling or other building, which can be used for a number of applications. An a priori stochastic model of occupancy patterns based on information of the enclosure and/or the expected occupants of the enclosure is used to pre-seed an occupancy prediction engine. Along with data from an occupancy sensor, the occupancy prediction engine predicts future occupancy of the enclosure. Various systems and methods for detecting occupancy of an enclosure, such as a dwelling, are also described.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于预测和/或检测可用于多个应用的​​外壳（例如住宅或其他建筑物）的占用的系统和方法。 使用基于壳体的信息和/或预期占用者的占用模式的先验随机模型来预占用占用预测引擎。 占用率预测引擎与来自占用传感器的数据一起预测了机箱的未来占有率。 还描述了用于检测诸如住宅的外壳的占用的各种系统和方法。