AUTOMATED CONTROL-SCHEDULE ACQUISITION WITHIN AN INTELLIGENT CONTROLLER
    1.
    发明申请
    AUTOMATED CONTROL-SCHEDULE ACQUISITION WITHIN AN INTELLIGENT CONTROLLER 审中-公开
    在智能控制器内自动控制调度收集

    公开(公告)号:WO2013058967A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-04-25

    申请号:PCT/US2012/058187

    申请日:2012-09-30

    Abstract: The current application is directed to intelligent controllers that initially aggressively learn, and then continue, in a steady-state mode, to monitor, learn, and modify one or more control schedules that specify a desired operational behavior of a device, machine, system, or organization controlled by the intelligent controller. An intelligent controller generally acquires one or more initial control schedules through schedule-creation and schedule-modification interfaces or by accessing a default control schedule stored locally or remotely in a memory or mass-storage device. The intelligent controller then proceeds to learn, over time, a desired operational behavior for the device, machine, system, or organization controlled by the intelligent controller based on immediate-control inputs, schedule-modification inputs, and previous and current control schedules, encoding the desired operational behavior in one or more control schedules and/or sub-schedules.

    Abstract translation: 目前的应用针对智能控制器,该智能控制器首先积极学习,然后继续以稳态模式监视,学习和修改指定设备,机器,系统的所需操作行为的一个或多个控制计划, 或由智能控制器控制的组织。 智能控制器通常通过调度创建和调度修改接口获取一个或多个初始控制计划,或者通过访问本地或远程存储在存储器或大容量存储设备中的默认控制调度。 智能控制器然后随着时间的推移,基于立即控制输入,调度修改输入以及先前和当前的控制计划,编码,智能控制器控制的设备,机器,系统或组织,了解所需的操作行为 一个或多个控制计划和/或子计划中的期望操作行为。

    INTELLIGENT CONTROLLER PROVIDING TIME TO TARGET STATE
    2.
    发明申请
    INTELLIGENT CONTROLLER PROVIDING TIME TO TARGET STATE 审中-公开
    智能控制器向目标国提供时间

    公开(公告)号:WO2013058966A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-04-25

    申请号:PCT/US2012/058183

    申请日:2012-09-30

    Abstract: The current application is directed to intelligent controllers that continuously, periodically, or intermittently calculate and display the time remaining until a control task is projected to be completed by the intelligent controller. In general, the intelligent controller employs multiple different models for the time behavior of one or more parameters or characteristics within a region or volume affected by one or more devices, systems, or other entities controlled by the intelligent controller. The intelligent controller collects data, over time, from which the models are constructed and uses the models to predict the time remaining until one or more characteristics or parameters of the region or volume reaches one or more specified values as a result of intelligent controller control of one or more devices, systems, or other entities.

    Abstract translation: 目前的应用是针对智能控制器,它们连续,周期地或间歇地计算和显示剩余的时间,直到控制任务被预计由智能控制器完成。 通常,智能控制器对于由一个或多个设备,系统或由智能控制器控制的其他实体影响的区域或体积内的一个或多个参数或特性的时间行为采用多种不同的模型。 智能控制器随着时间的推移收集数据,并从模型中构建模型,并使用模型预测剩余时间,直到区域或体积的一个或多个特征或参数达到一个或多个指定值,这是由于智能控制器控制 一个或多个设备,系统或其他实体。

    INHIBITING DELETERIOUS CONTROL COUPLING IN AN ENCLOSURE HAVING MULTIPLE HVAC REGIONS
    3.
    发明申请
    INHIBITING DELETERIOUS CONTROL COUPLING IN AN ENCLOSURE HAVING MULTIPLE HVAC REGIONS 审中-公开
    在具有多个暖通空调区域的环境中禁止脱水控制联接

    公开(公告)号:WO2012092622A2

    公开(公告)日:2012-07-05

    申请号:PCT/US2012/000008

    申请日:2012-01-03

    Abstract: The current application is related to environmental-conditioning systems controlled by intelligent controllers and, in particular, to an intelligent-thermostat-controlled HVAC system that detects and ameliorates control coupling between intelligent thermostats. Control coupling can lead to inefficient HVAC operation. When control coupling is detected, a settings-adjustment directive is sent to at least one intelligent thermostat to adjust one or more intelligent-thermostat settings, including an HVAC-cycle-initiation delay paramter, swing parameter, and a parameter that indicates whether or not an intelligent thermostat should first obtain confirmation or permission before initiating an HVAC cycle.

    Abstract translation: 目前的应用与由智能控制器控制的环境调节系统有关,特别是智能恒温控制的HVAC系统,可以检测和改善智能恒温器之间的控制耦合。 控制耦合可能导致HVAC运行效率低下。 当检测到控制耦合时,设置调整指令被发送到至少一个智能恒温器以调节一个或多个智能恒温器设置,包括HVAC循环启动延迟参数,摆动参数和指示是否 智能恒温器应在启动HVAC循环之前首先获得确认或许可。

    ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROMOTING SCHEDULE LEARNING ALGORITHMS FOR INTELLIGENT THERMOSTAT
    4.
    发明申请
    ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROMOTING SCHEDULE LEARNING ALGORITHMS FOR INTELLIGENT THERMOSTAT 审中-公开
    能源效率促进智能温度计算学习算法

    公开(公告)号:WO2013059671A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-04-25

    申请号:PCT/US2012/061133

    申请日:2012-10-19

    Abstract: A user-friendly programmable thermostat is described that includes receiving an immediate-control input to change set point temperature, controlling temperature according to the set point temperature for a predetermined time interval, and then automatically resetting the set point temperature upon the ending of the predetermined time interval such that the user is urged to make further immediate-control inputs. A schedule for the programmable thermostat is automatically generated based on the immediate-control inputs. Methods are also described for receiving user input relating to the user's preference regarding automatically generating a schedule, and determining whether or not to automatically adopt an automatically generated schedule based on the received user input.

    Abstract translation: 描述了一种用户友好的可编程恒温器,其包括接收立即控制输入以改变设定点温度,根据设定点温度控制温度达预定时间间隔,然后在预定的时间段结束时自动重置设定点温度 时间间隔,使得用户被迫进行进一步的即时控制输入。 根据即时控制输入自动生成可编程恒温器的时间表。 还描述了用于接收与用户关于自动生成日程表的偏好有关的用户输入的方法,以及基于接收的用户输入来确定是否自动采用自动生成的日程表。

    AUTOMATED PRESENCE DETECTION AND PRESENCE-RELATED CONTROL WITHIN AN INTELLIGENT CONTROLLER
    7.
    发明申请
    AUTOMATED PRESENCE DETECTION AND PRESENCE-RELATED CONTROL WITHIN AN INTELLIGENT CONTROLLER 审中-公开
    智能控制器中的自动存在检测和存在相关控制

    公开(公告)号:WO2014051632A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-04-03

    申请号:PCT/US2012/058196

    申请日:2012-09-30

    CPC classification number: G05B15/02 F24F11/30 F24F2120/10 G05B2219/2642

    Abstract: The current application is directed to intelligent controllers that use sensor output and electronically stored information, including one or more of electronically stored rules, parameters, and instructions, to determine whether or not one or more types of entities are present within an area, volume, or environment monitored by the intelligent controllers. The intelligent controllers select operational modes and modify control schedules with respect to the presence and absence of the one or more entities. The intelligent controllers employ feedback information to continuously adjust the electronically stored parameters and rules in order to minimize the number of incorrect inferences with respect to the presence or absence of the one or more entities and in order to maximize the efficiency by which various types of systems controlled by the intelligent controllers carry out selected operational modes.

    Abstract translation: 目前的应用涉及使用传感器输出和电子存储的信息(包括电子存储的规则,参数和指令中的一个或多个)的智能控制器,以确定一个或多个类型的实体是否存在于区域, 或由智能控制器监控的环境。 智能控制器选择操作模式并根据一个或多个实体的存在和不存在来修改控制时间表。 智能控制器使用反馈信息来连续地调整电子存储的参数和规则,以便相对于一个或多个实体的存在或不存在来最小化不正确的推论的数量,并且为了最大化各种类型的系统的效率 智能控制器控制器执行选择的操作模式。

    CONTROL UNIT WITH AUTOMATIC SETBACK CAPABILITY
    8.
    发明申请
    CONTROL UNIT WITH AUTOMATIC SETBACK CAPABILITY 审中-公开
    具有自动设置功能的控制单元

    公开(公告)号:WO2012068495A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-05-24

    申请号:PCT/US2011/061457

    申请日:2011-11-18

    Abstract: Methods for controlling temperature in a conditioned enclosure such as a dwelling are described that include an "auto-away" and/or "auto-arrival" feature for detecting unexpected absences which provide opportunities for significant energy savings through automatic adjustment of the setpoint temperature. According to some preferred embodiments, when no occupancy has been detected for a minimum time interval, an "auto-away" feature triggers a changes of the state of the enclosure, and the actual operating setpoint temperature is changed to a predetermined energy-saving away-state temperature, regardless of the setpoint temperature indicated by the normal thermostat schedule. The purpose of the "auto away" feature is to avoid unnecessary heating or cooling when there are no occupants present to actually experience or enjoy the comfort settings of the schedule, thereby saving energy.

    Abstract translation: 描述了用于控制诸如住宅的调节外壳中的温度的方法,其包括用于检测意外缺席的“自动离开”和/或“自动到达”特征,其通过自动调整设定点温度提供显着节能的机会。 根据一些优选实施例,当没有在最小时间间隔内检测到占用时,“自动离开”特征触发外壳状态的改变,并且将实际操作设定点温度改变为预定的节能距离 - 不管由正常恒温器进度表示的设定点温度如何。 “自动离开”功能的目的是为了避免在没有乘客存在的情况下不必要的加热或冷却来实际体验或享受时间表的舒适设置,从而节约能源。

    THERMODYNAMIC MODELING FOR ENCLOSURES
    9.
    发明申请
    THERMODYNAMIC MODELING FOR ENCLOSURES 审中-公开
    热塑性热塑性建筑

    公开(公告)号:WO2012037241A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-03-22

    申请号:PCT/US2011/051579

    申请日:2011-09-14

    Abstract: Systems and methods for modeling the behavior of an enclosure for use by a control system of an HVAC system are described. A model for the enclosure is updated based on weather forecast data. The weather forecast data can include predictions more than hours in the future, and can include predictions such as temperature, humidity and/or dew point, solar output, precipitation. The model can also be updated based on additional information and data such as historical weather, predicted and/or detected occupancy data, calendar data, and data from weather condition sensors that sense current parameters. The model can be updated based also on an enclosure model stored in a database, and/or on enclosure information from a user. The model can be updated based on active testing of the enclosure. The testing can include heating and/or cooling the enclosure at times when the enclosure is not likely to be occupied.

    Abstract translation: 描述了用于对HVAC系统的控制系统使用的机箱的行为进行建模的系统和方法。 基于天气预报数据更新机柜型号。 天气预报数据可以包括未来几个小时的预测,并且可以包括温度,湿度和/或露点,太阳能输出,降水等预测。 还可以基于诸如历史天气,预测和/或检测到的占用数据,日历数据和来自感测当前参数的天气状况传感器的数据的附加信息和数据来更新该模型。 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型号。 该模型可以根据机箱的主动测试进行更新。 在外壳不太可能被占用的时候,测试可以包括加热和/或冷却外壳。

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