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公开(公告)号:US20080183335A1
公开(公告)日:2008-07-31
申请号:US11982001
申请日:2007-10-29
Applicant: Robert J. Poth , Johnnie L. McDowell
Inventor: Robert J. Poth , Johnnie L. McDowell
IPC: G05D23/00
CPC classification number: G05B19/0428 , F24F11/30 , F24F11/47 , G05B15/02 , G05B2219/24168 , G05B2219/2642 , G06F21/31 , G06F2221/2107 , G06F2221/2131
Abstract: Systems and methods are described for a usage monitoring HVAC control method. A method, includes: receiving a request for an additional period of heating ventilation and air conditioning system services from a requesting system user, the requesting system user composing a plurality of system users; maintaining a data structure in an on board memory of a programmable thermostat, the data structure including a list of time entries, each time entry associated with one of the plurality of system users; and updating the data structure by adding a duration in units of time to the time associated with the requesting system user.
Abstract translation: 描述了使用监控HVAC控制方法的系统和方法。 一种方法包括:从请求系统用户接收构成多个系统用户的请求系统用户的加热通风和空调系统服务的附加期间的请求; 维护可编程恒温器的板载存储器中的数据结构,所述数据结构包括与所述多个系统用户之一相关联的每个时间条目的时间条目列表; 以及通过将与时间相关联的持续时间添加到与请求系统用户相关联的时间来更新数据结构。
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公开(公告)号:US08078325B2
公开(公告)日:2011-12-13
申请号:US11982001
申请日:2007-10-29
Applicant: Robert J. Poth
Inventor: Robert J. Poth
IPC: G06F19/00
CPC classification number: G05B19/0428 , F24F11/30 , F24F11/47 , G05B15/02 , G05B2219/24168 , G05B2219/2642 , G06F21/31 , G06F2221/2107 , G06F2221/2131
Abstract: Systems and methods are described for a usage monitoring HVAC control method. A method, includes: receiving a request for an additional period of heating ventilation and air conditioning system services from a requesting system user, the requesting system user composing a plurality of system users; maintaining a data structure in an on board memory of a programmable thermostat, the data structure including a list of time entries, each time entry associated with one of the plurality of system users; and updating the data structure by adding a duration in units of time to the time associated with the requesting system user.
Abstract translation: 描述了使用监控HVAC控制方法的系统和方法。 一种方法包括:从请求系统用户接收构成多个系统用户的请求系统用户的加热通风和空调系统服务的附加期间的请求; 维护可编程恒温器的板载存储器中的数据结构,所述数据结构包括与所述多个系统用户之一相关联的每个时间条目的时间条目列表; 以及通过将与时间相关联的持续时间添加到与请求系统用户相关联的时间来更新数据结构。
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公开(公告)号:US07945799B2
公开(公告)日:2011-05-17
申请号:US11981867
申请日:2007-10-31
Applicant: Robert J. Poth , Johnnie L. McDowell
Inventor: Robert J. Poth , Johnnie L. McDowell
CPC classification number: G05B19/0428 , F24F11/30 , F24F11/47 , G05B15/02 , G05B2219/24168 , G05B2219/2642 , G06F21/31 , G06F2221/2107 , G06F2221/2131
Abstract: Systems and methods are described for synchronizing an HVAC control system. A method, includes: a synchronization sequence including: reading a base time from an internal clock at a first time and saving the base time; measuring an elapsed time interval, from the first time to a second time, by counting an external clock using a frequency counter; and then resetting the internal clock to the base time plus the elapsed time.
Abstract translation: 描述了用于同步HVAC控制系统的系统和方法。 一种方法,包括:同步序列,包括:从第一时间从内部时钟读取基准时间并节省基准时间; 通过使用频率计数器对外部时钟进行计数来测量从第一时间到第二时间的经过时间间隔; 然后将内部时钟重置为基准时间加上经过的时间。
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公开(公告)号:US07707428B2
公开(公告)日:2010-04-27
申请号:US11981900
申请日:2007-10-29
Applicant: Robert J. Poth , Johnnie L. McDowell
Inventor: Robert J. Poth , Johnnie L. McDowell
CPC classification number: G05B19/0428 , F24F11/30 , F24F11/47 , G05B15/02 , G05B2219/24168 , G05B2219/2642 , G06F21/31 , G06F2221/2107 , G06F2221/2131
Abstract: Systems and methods are described for recovering a personal identification number. A method, includes: comprising recovering from a lost personal identification number situation and restoring programmability to a device, including: generating a SEED PIN using the device calculating a KEY PIN using an algorithm within a code of the device and storing the KEY PIN in the device, without displaying the KEY PIN, wherein the KEY PIN is a function at-least-in-part of both the SEED PIN and an identifier associated with the device; sending the SEED PIN and the identifier associated with the device to an authenticating source; recalculating the KEY PIN at the authenticating source using the algorithm within the code and the SEED PIN and the other identifying information; receiving the KEY PIN from the authenticating source; and entering the KEY PIN into the device to temporarily assign hierarchical access to a user.
Abstract translation: 描述了恢复个人识别号码的系统和方法。 一种方法,包括:从丢失的个人识别号码情况中恢复并恢复对设备的可编程性,包括:使用设备使用设备的代码内的算法计算密钥PIN的设备生成SEED PIN,并将密钥PIN存储在 设备,而不显示所述KEY PIN,其中所述KEY PIN是所述SEED PIN和与所述设备相关联的标识符的至少部分功能; 将所述SEED PIN和与所述设备相关联的标识符发送到认证来源; 使用代码内的算法和SEED PIN和其他识别信息重新计算认证来源的KEY PIN; 从认证来源接收KEY PIN; 并将KEY PIN输入到设备中以临时分配对用户的分层访问。
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公开(公告)号:US07003378B2
公开(公告)日:2006-02-21
申请号:US10817631
申请日:2004-04-02
Applicant: Robert J. Poth
Inventor: Robert J. Poth
CPC classification number: G06Q50/06 , F24F11/30 , F24F11/47 , G05B15/02 , G05B2219/2642 , Y02P80/114
Abstract: Systems and methods are described for a HVAC control system. A method, includes regulating user access to an interactive user interface of a programmable thermostat, each user identified by a personal identification number associated with a user type such as, for example, building owners, maintenance personnel, building tenants, and manufacturers.
Abstract translation: HVAC控制系统描述了系统和方法。 一种方法包括调节对可编程恒温器的交互式用户界面的用户访问,每个用户由与诸如建筑物所有者,维护人员,建筑物租户和制造商之类的用户类型相关联的个人识别号码标识。
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公开(公告)号:US07216015B2
公开(公告)日:2007-05-08
申请号:US10817497
申请日:2004-04-02
Applicant: Robert J. Poth
Inventor: Robert J. Poth
CPC classification number: G06Q50/06 , F24F11/30 , F24F11/47 , G05B15/02 , G05B2219/2642 , Y02P80/114
Abstract: Systems and methods are described for a HVAC control system. An apparatus, includes: a microcontroller; a digital temperature sensor coupled to the microcontroller; a liquid crystal display coupled to the microcontroller; a set of cursor buttons coupled to the microcontroller; a first data structure of personal identification numbers coupled to the microcontroller; a second data structure of historical system usage data coupled to the microprocessor; an upload software thread coupled to the microprocessor and to the first data structure; a billing computer coupled to the second data structure; a real time clock coupled to the microcontroller; and a back up power supply coupled to the real time clock.
Abstract translation: HVAC控制系统描述了系统和方法。 一种装置,包括:微控制器; 耦合到微控制器的数字温度传感器; 耦合到微控制器的液晶显示器; 耦合到微控制器的一组光标按钮; 耦合到微控制器的个人识别号码的第一数据结构; 耦合到微处理器的历史系统使用数据的第二数据结构; 耦合到微处理器和第一数据结构的上传软件线程; 耦合到第二数据结构的计费计算机; 耦合到微控制器的实时时钟; 以及耦合到实时时钟的备用电源。
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公开(公告)号:US06741915B2
公开(公告)日:2004-05-25
申请号:US09935281
申请日:2001-08-22
Applicant: Robert J. Poth
Inventor: Robert J. Poth
IPC: G06F1900
CPC classification number: G06Q50/06 , F24F11/30 , F24F11/47 , G05B15/02 , G05B2219/2642 , Y02P80/114
Abstract: Systems and methods are described for a usage monitoring HVAC control system. A method, includes: providing a usage monitoring heating ventilation and air conditioning control system, the usage monitoring heating ventilation and air conditioning control system including a programmable digital thermostat with an on board memory, issuing personal identification numbers to each of a plurality of system users; associating each of the plurality of system users with at least one of a plurality of user types; storing the personal identification numbers in a first data structure in the on board memory; and linking each one of a plurality of entries in the first data structure by reference to at least one of a plurality of entries in a second data structure in the on board memory, the second data structure including a list of user types. A method, includes regulating user access to an interactive user interface of a programmable thermostat, each user identified by a personal identification number associated with a user type such as, for example, building owners, maintenance personnel, building tenants, and manufacturers.
Abstract translation: 为使用监控HVAC控制系统描述了系统和方法。 一种方法,包括:提供使用监视加热通风和空调控制系统,使用监视加热通风和空调控制系统包括具有板载存储器的可编程数字恒温器,向多个系统用户中的每一个发出个人识别号码 ; 将多个系统用户中的每一个与多个用户类型中的至少一个相关联; 将所述个人识别号码存储在所述板载存储器中的第一数据结构中; 并且通过参考所述板载存储器中的第二数据结构中的多个条目中的至少一个来连接所述第一数据结构中的多个条目中的每一个条目,所述第二数据结构包括用户类型的列表。 一种方法包括调节对可编程恒温器的交互式用户界面的用户访问,每个用户由与诸如建筑物所有者,维护人员,建筑物租户和制造商之类的用户类型相关联的个人识别号码标识。
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公开(公告)号:US20110264279A1
公开(公告)日:2011-10-27
申请号:US13066784
申请日:2011-04-25
Applicant: Robert J. Poth
Inventor: Robert J. Poth
Abstract: A method of monitoring HVAC usage includes: maintaining a data structure in an on board memory of a programmable usage monitoring HVAC thermostat; receiving an initiation signal from a relay; receiving a termination signal from the relay; and updating the data structure by adding a duration in units of time to an accumulated time associated with the relay to keep a log of the elapsed time a function associated with the relay was operative. A programmable usage monitoring HVAC thermostat comprising, a user interface; a microprocessor coupled to the user interface; and a firmware upgradeable memory coupled to the microprocessor.
Abstract translation: 监测HVAC使用的方法包括:在可编程使用监视HVAC恒温器的板载存储器中维护数据结构; 从继电器接收启动信号; 从继电器接收终止信号; 以及通过将与时间相关联的持续时间添加到与所述中继相关联的累积时间来更新所述数据结构,以保持与所述继电器相关联的功能的经过时间的对数是可操作的。 一种可编程使用监控HVAC恒温器,包括:用户界面; 耦合到用户界面的微处理器; 以及耦合到微处理器的固件可升级存储器。
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公开(公告)号:US20090228712A1
公开(公告)日:2009-09-10
申请号:US11981900
申请日:2007-10-29
Applicant: Robert J. Poth , Johnnie L. McDowell
Inventor: Robert J. Poth , Johnnie L. McDowell
IPC: G06F21/00
CPC classification number: G05B19/0428 , F24F11/30 , F24F11/47 , G05B15/02 , G05B2219/24168 , G05B2219/2642 , G06F21/31 , G06F2221/2107 , G06F2221/2131
Abstract: Systems and methods are described for recovering a personal identification number. A method, includes: comprising recovering from a lost personal identification number situation and restoring programmability to a device, including: generating a SEED PIN using the device calculating a KEY PIN using an algorithm within a code of the device and storing the KEY PIN in the device, without displaying the KEY PIN, wherein the KEY PIN is a function at-least-in-part of both the SEED PIN and an identifier associated with the device; sending the SEED PIN and the identifier associated with the device to an authenticating source; recalculating the KEY PIN at the authenticating source using the algorithm within the code and the SEED PIN and the other identifying information; receiving the KEY PIN from the authenticating source; and entering the KEY PIN into the device to temporarily assign hierarchical access to a user.
Abstract translation: 描述了恢复个人识别号码的系统和方法。 一种方法,包括:从丢失的个人识别号码情况中恢复并恢复对设备的可编程性,包括:使用设备使用设备的代码内的算法计算密钥PIN的设备生成SEED PIN,并将密钥PIN存储在 设备,而不显示所述KEY PIN,其中所述KEY PIN是所述SEED PIN和与所述设备相关联的标识符的至少部分功能; 将所述SEED PIN和与所述设备相关联的标识符发送到认证来源; 使用代码内的算法和SEED PIN和其他识别信息重新计算认证来源的KEY PIN; 从认证来源接收KEY PIN; 并将KEY PIN输入到设备中以临时分配对用户的分层访问。
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公开(公告)号:US07555364B2
公开(公告)日:2009-06-30
申请号:US11018667
申请日:2004-12-21
Applicant: Robert J. Poth , Johnnie L. McDowell
Inventor: Robert J. Poth , Johnnie L. McDowell
IPC: G05D23/00
CPC classification number: G05B19/0428 , F24F11/30 , F24F11/47 , G05B15/02 , G05B2219/24168 , G05B2219/2642 , G06F21/31 , G06F2221/2107 , G06F2221/2131
Abstract: Systems and methods are described for an adaptive hierarchy usage monitoring HVAC control system. A method, includes: regulating user access to at least one menu of an interactive user interface of a programmable digital thermostat, including: reversibly defining at least one minimum user level required to access the at least one menu.
Abstract translation: 为自适应层级使用监控HVAC控制系统描述了系统和方法。 一种方法包括:调节对可编程数字恒温器的交互式用户界面的至少一个菜单的用户访问,包括:可逆地定义访问所述至少一个菜单所需的至少一个最小用户级别。
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