公开(公告)号：WO2008094166A3

公开(公告)日：2009-04-09

申请号：PCT/US2007008322

申请日：2007-04-04

Applicant: KATES LAWRENCE

Inventor： KATES LAWRENCE

IPC: G05D23/19

CPC classification number: F24F11/001 ,  F24F1/022 ,  F24F3/044 ,  F24F7/10 ,  F24F11/0001 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F11/54 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F11/58 ,  F24F11/62 ,  F24F11/66 ,  F24F11/70 ,  F24F11/72 ,  F24F11/74 ,  F24F11/76 ,  F24F11/83 ,  F24F2110/00 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2110/40 ,  F24F2120/10 ,  F24F2140/40 ,  G05D23/1934

Abstract: An Electronically-Controlled Register vent (ECRV) that can be easily installed by a homeowner or general handyman is disclosed. The ECRV can be used to convert a non-zoned HVAC system into a zoned system. The ECRV can also be used in connection with a conventional zoned HVAC system to provide additional control and additional zones not provided by the conventional zoned HVAC system. In one embodiment, the ECRV is configured have a size and form-factor that conforms to a standard manually-controlled register vent. In one embodiment, a zone thermostat is configured to provide thermostat information to the ECRV. In one embodiment, the zone thermostat communicates with a central monitoring system that coordinates operation of the heating and cooling zones.

Abstract translation: 公开了可由房主或一般杂工容易安装的电子控制寄存器通风口（ECRV）。 ECRV可用于将未划分的HVAC系统转换为分区系统。 ECRV还可以与传统的分区式暖通空调系统结合使用，以提供额外的控制和传统分区式暖通空调系统不提供的附加区域。 在一个实施例中，ECRV被配置为具有符合标准手动控制的排放口的尺寸和形状因数。 在一个实施例中，区域恒温器被配置为向ECRV提供恒温器信息。 在一个实施例中，区域恒温器与协调加热和冷却区域的操作的中央监控系统通信。

公开(公告)号：WO2006101654A3

公开(公告)日：2006-12-14

申请号：PCT/US2006006188

申请日：2006-02-22

Applicant: KATES LAWRENCE

Inventor： KATES LAWRENCE

IPC: A01M31/00 ,  A01M1/02

CPC classification number: A01M1/026 ,  A01M31/002

Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting presence and movement of pests. Various embodiments of a pest detection system can be based on, for example, a beam- interrupt detector or a thermal imaging device. The beam- interrupt detection based system (234, 400) can provide functionalities such as counting of pests crossing a given beam (126) . A plurality of such beams at different heights can also allow distinguishing different sized pests. The thermal imaging based detection system can provide functionalities such as tracking movement of pests. A recording can be triggered by detection of pest movement, thereby improving the efficiency of recording and reviewing information indicative of presence and movement of pests in a monitored area. Movement of pests can be monitored on a passive basis, or by providing a stimulus that induces movement.

Abstract translation: 用于检测有害生物的存在和运动的系统和方法。 有害动物检测系统的各种实施例可以基于例如光束中断检测器或热成像装置。 基于波束中断检测的系统（234,400）可以提供诸如计数穿过给定波束（126）的害虫的功能。 在不同高度的多个这样的梁也可以允许区分不同大小的害虫。 基于热成像的检测系统可以提供跟踪虫害运动等功能。 可以通过检测有害生物运动来触发记录，从而提高记录和检查指示受监测区域中害虫的存在和移动的信息的效率。 有害生物的运动可以被动地监测，或通过提供诱导运动的刺激。

公开(公告)号：WO2009152267A3

公开(公告)日：2011-10-06

申请号：PCT/US2009046944

申请日：2009-06-10

Applicant: KATES LAWRENCE

Inventor： KATES LAWRENCE

IPC: E06B9/42 ,  E06B9/50 ,  E06B9/72

CPC classification number: E06B9/44 ,  E05F15/71 ,  E05Y2400/40 ,  E05Y2400/42 ,  E05Y2800/21 ,  E05Y2900/00 ,  E05Y2900/106 ,  E06B9/50 ,  E06B9/72 ,  E06B2009/6818

Abstract: An electronically-controlled roll-up window shade that can easily be installed by a homeowner or general handyman is disclosed. The motorized shade includes an internal power source, a motor, and a communication system to allow for remote control of the motorized shade. One or more motorized shades can be controlled singly or as a group. In one embodiment, the motorized shades are used in connection with a zoned or non-zoned HVAC system to reduce energy usage. In one embodiment, the motorized shade is configured to have a size and form-factor that conforms to a standard manually-controlled motorized shade. In one embodiment, a group controller is configured to provide thermostat information to the motorized shade. In one embodiment, the group controller communicates with a central monitoring system that coordinates operation of one or more motorized shades. In one embodiment, the internal power source of the motorized shade is recharged by a solar cell.

Abstract translation: 公开了可以容易地由房主或一般杂工安装的电子控制的卷帘窗帘。 电动遮阳罩包括内部电源，电机和通信系统，以允许遥控电动遮阳帘。 一个或多个电动遮光罩可以单独或组合控制。 在一个实施例中，电动阴影与分区或未划分的HVAC系统结合使用以减少能量消耗。 在一个实施例中，电动遮光罩被配置成具有符合标准手动控制的电动遮光罩的尺寸和形状。 在一个实施例中，组控制器被配置为向机动灯罩提供恒温器信息。 在一个实施例中，组控制器与协调一个或多个电动遮光器的操作的中央监控系统进行通信。 在一个实施例中，电动遮光罩的内部电源由太阳能电池再充电。

公开(公告)号：WO2007037830A9

公开(公告)日：2008-05-22

申请号：PCT/US2006032310

申请日：2006-08-18

Applicant: KATES LAWRENCE

Inventor： KATES LAWRENCE

IPC: G01N27/04 ,  G01N33/38 ,  G08B21/20

CPC classification number: G08B21/20 ,  E04F19/04 ,  E04F2019/0422 ,  G01N27/048 ,  G08B19/00 ,  G08B25/009

Abstract: A moisture sensor system is described. In one embodiment, the provides an adjustable threshold level for the sensed moisture level. The adjustable threshold allows the moisture sensor to adjust to ambient conditions, aging of components, and other operational variations while still providing a relatively sensitive detection capability. In one embodiment, the adjustable threshold moisture sensor is used in an intelligent sensor system that includes one or more intelligent sensor units and a base unit that can communicate with the moisture sensor units. When one or more of the moisture sensor units detects a excess moisture the moisture sensor unit communicates with the base unit and provides data regarding the moisture condition. The base unit can contact a supervisor or other responsible person by a plurality of techniques, such as, telephone, pager, cellular telephone, Internet (and/or local area network), etc. In one embodiment, one or more wireless repeaters are used between the moisture sensor units and the base unit to extend the range of the system and to allow the base unit to communicate with a larger number of sensors.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种湿度传感器系统。 在一个实施例中，为感测到的湿度水平提供可调节的阈值水平。 可调阈值允许湿度传感器调整到环境条件，部件老化和其他操作变化，同时仍然提供相对敏感的检测能力。 在一个实施例中，可调阈值水分传感器用于包括一个或多个智能传感器单元的智能传感器系统和可与湿度传感器单元通信的基座单元。 当一个或多个湿度传感器单元检测到多余的湿气时，湿度传感器单元与基座单元通信并提供关于湿气条件的数据。 基本单元可以通过诸如电话，寻呼机，蜂窝电话，因特网（和/或局域网）等的多种技术与主管或其他负责人联系。在一个实施例中，使用一个或多个无线中继器 在湿度传感器单元和基座单元之间延伸系统的范围并允许基座单元与更多数量的传感器通信。

公开(公告)号：WO2006041599A9

公开(公告)日：2006-07-13

申请号：PCT/US2005032022

申请日：2005-09-08

Applicant: KATES LAWRENCE

Inventor： KATES LAWRENCE

IPC: F24F11/053 ,  F24F11/00 ,  G05D23/19

CPC classification number: G05D23/1934 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/62

Abstract: An Electronically-Controlled Register vent (ECRV) that can be easily installed by a homeowner or general handyman is disclosed. The ECRV can be used to convert a non-zoned HVAC system into a zoned system. The ECRV can also be used in connection with a conventional zoned HVAC system to provide additional control and additional zones not provided by the conventional zoned HVAC system. In one embodiment, the ECRV is configured have a size and form-factor that conforms to a standard manually-controlled register vent. In one embodiment, a zone thermostat is configured to provide thermostat information to the ECRV. In one embodiment, the zone thermostat communicates with a central monitoring system that coordinates operation of the heating and cooling zones.

公开(公告)号：WO2006078401A8

公开(公告)日：2006-10-26

申请号：PCT/US2005046246

申请日：2005-12-21

Applicant: KATES LAWRENCE

Inventor： KATES LAWRENCE

IPC: G09B21/00

CPC classification number: G09B21/009 ,  G09B21/00

Abstract: A computer-aided communication and assistance system that uses a signal processing and other algorithms in a processor in wireless communication with a microphone system to aid a deaf person. An instrumented communication module receives information from one or more microphones and provides textual and, optionally, stimulatory information to the deaf person. In one embodiment, a microphone is provided in a piece of jewelry or clothing. In one embodiment, a wireless (or wired) earpiece is provided to provide microphones and vibration stimulators.

Abstract translation: 一种计算机辅助通信和辅助系统，其使用与麦克风系统无线通信的处理器中的信号处理和其他算法来帮助聋人。 仪器化通信模块从一个或多个麦克风接收信息，并向聋人提供文本和可选的刺激信息。 在一个实施例中，麦克风被提供在一件首饰或衣服中。 在一个实施例中，提供无线（或有线）耳机以提供麦克风和振动刺激器。

公开(公告)号：WO2006041599A3

公开(公告)日：2006-09-14

申请号：PCT/US2005032022

申请日：2005-09-08

Applicant: KATES LAWRENCE

Inventor： KATES LAWRENCE

IPC: F24F11/053 ,  F24F11/00 ,  G05D23/19

CPC classification number: G05D23/1934 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/62

Abstract: An Electronically-Controlled Register vent (ECRV) that can be easily installed by a homeowner or general handyman is disclosed. The ECRV can be used to convert a non-zoned HVAC system into a zoned system. The ECRV can also be used in connection with a conventional zoned HVAC system to provide additional control and additional zones not provided by the conventional zoned HVAC system. In one embodiment, the ECRV is configured have a size and form-factor that conforms to a standard manually-controlled register vent. In one embodiment, a zone thermostat is configured to provide thermostat information to the ECRV. In one embodiment, the zone thermostat communicates with a central monitoring system that coordinates operation of the heating and cooling zones.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种可由房主或普通杂务员轻松安装的电子控制注册通风口（ECRV）。 ECRV可用于将非分区HVAC系统转换为分区系统。 ECRV还可以与传统的分区HVAC系统结合使用，以提供传统分区HVAC系统不能提供的附加控制和附加区域。 在一个实施例中，ECRV被构造成具有符合标准的手动控制的通风口的尺寸和形状因子。 在一个实施例中，区域恒温器被配置为向ECRV提供恒温器信息。 在一个实施例中，区域恒温器与协调加热和冷却区域的操作的中央监测系统通信。

公开(公告)号：WO2006023075A3

公开(公告)日：2006-06-15

申请号：PCT/US2005022821

申请日：2005-06-27

Applicant: KATES LAWRENCE

Inventor： KATES LAWRENCE

IPC: F24F11/00 ,  F25B49/02

CPC classification number: F25B49/005 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/47 ,  F25B2500/18 ,  F25B2500/19 ,  F25B2700/151

Abstract: A real-time monitoring system that monitors various aspects of the operation of a refrigerant-cycle system is described. In one embodiment, the system includes a processor that measures power provided to the refrigerant-cycle system and that gathers data from one or more sensors and uses the sensor data to calculate a figure of merit related to the efficiency of the system. In one embodiment, the sensors include one or more of the following sensors: a suction line temperature sensor, a suction line pressure sensor, a suction line flow sensor, a hot gas line temperature sensor, a hot gas line pressure sensor, a hot gas line flow sensor, a liquid line temperature sensor, a liquid line pressure sensor, a liquid line flow sensor. In one embodiment, the sensors include one or more of an evaporator air temperature input sensor, an evaporator air temperature output sensor, an evaporator airflow sensor, an evaporator air humidity sensor, and a differential pressure sensor. In one embodiment, the sensors include one or more of a condenser air temperature input sensor, a condenser air temperature output sensor, and a condenser air flow sensor, an evaporator air humidity sensor. In one embodiment, the sensors include one or more of an ambient air sensor and an ambient humidity sensor.

Abstract translation: 描述了监测制冷剂循环系统的操作的各个方面的实时监控系统。 在一个实施例中，系统包括处理器，其测量提供给制冷剂循环系统的功率，并从一个或多个传感器收集数据，并使用传感器数据来计算与系统效率相关的品质因数。 在一个实施例中，传感器包括以下传感器中的一个或多个：吸入管线温度传感器，吸入管线压力传感器，吸入管线流量传感器，热气体管线温度传感器，热气体管线压力传感器，热气体 线路流量传感器，液体线路温度传感器，液体线路压力传感器，液体线路流量传感器。 在一个实施例中，传感器包括蒸发器空气温度输入传感器，蒸发器空气温度输出传感器，蒸发器气流传感器，蒸发器空气湿度传感器和差压传感器中的一个或多个。 在一个实施例中，传感器包括冷凝器空气温度输入传感器，冷凝器空气温度输出传感器和冷凝器空气流量传感器，蒸发器空气湿度传感器中的一个或多个。 在一个实施例中，传感器包括一个或多个环境空气传感器和环境湿度传感器。

公开(公告)号：WO2007100443A3

公开(公告)日：2009-05-22

申请号：PCT/US2007002916

申请日：2007-02-06

Applicant: KATES LAWRENCE

Inventor： KATES LAWRENCE

IPC: H04N5/76

CPC classification number: H04N7/17318 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04N21/2747 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/4147 ,  H04N21/4263 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/4821 ,  H04N21/485 ,  H04N21/6587 ,  H04N21/812

Abstract: A multiple channel parallel digital video recorder system records simultaneously and continuously the favorite channels of a user. The recorder system stores programming content for a user to view at a later time. A multimedia control system can be connected to the recorder system and display in a matrix format the stored programming content that is available for review.

Abstract translation: 多通道并行数字录像机系统同时且持续地记录用户的喜好频道。 记录器系统存储用于用户稍后查看的节目内容。 多媒体控制系统可以连接到记录器系统，并以矩阵的形式显示可用于查看的存储的节目内容。

公开(公告)号：WO2007073417A8

公开(公告)日：2008-07-10

申请号：PCT/US2006032680

申请日：2006-08-21

Applicant: KATES LAWRENCE

Inventor： KATES LAWRENCE

IPC: G08B25/00 ,  G08B29/26

CPC classification number: G08B25/14 ,  G01N33/0075 ,  G08B25/005 ,  G08B25/009 ,  H04Q9/00 ,  H04Q2209/86

Abstract: A sensor system that provides an adjustable threshold level for the sensed quantity is described. The adjustable threshold allows the sensor to adjust to ambient conditions, aging of components, and other operational variations while still providing a relatively sensitive detection capability for hazardous conditions. The adjustable threshold sensor can operate for extended periods without maintenance or recalibration. A portable monitoring unit working in communication with the sensor system provides immediate communication of conditions detected by the sensors. The portable monitoring unit allows building or complex management to be in communication with a sensor system at all times without requiring someone to be physically present at a monitoring site. The portable monitoring unit can be equipped with an auditory device for alerting management or a screen for displaying pertinent information regarding an occurring situation so that management can quickly identify and resolve the problem. In addition, the portable monitoring unit can also be equipped with function keys that allow the portable monitoring unit to send instructions back to the sensor system. In one embodiment, the portable monitoring unit also includes a second transceiver for communications over a short wave radio frequency, or with a cellular phone system.

Abstract translation: 描述了为感测量提供可调阈值水平的传感器系统。 可调阈值允许传感器调整到环境条件，组件老化和其他操作变化，同时仍然为危险条件提供相对灵敏的检测能力。 可调阈值传感器可以长时间运行，无需维护或重新校准。 工作在与传感器系统通信的便携式监视单元提供了由传感器检测到的条件的即时通信。 便携式监视单元允许建筑物或复杂的管理始终与传感器系统通信，而不需要有人物理地存在于监测地点。 便携式监视单元可以配备用于警报管理的听觉装置或用于显示关于发生情况的相关信息的屏幕，使得管理可以快速识别和解决问题。 此外，便携式监视单元还可以配备有使便携式监视单元能够将指令发送回传感器系统的功能键。 在一个实施例中，便携式监视单元还包括用于通过短波无线电频率或与蜂窝电话系统进行通信的第二收发器。