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1. 发明授权

US07469550B2 System and method for controlling appliances and thermostat for use therewith 失效
标题翻译：用于控制电器和恒温器的系统和方法
公开(公告)号：US07469550B2
公开(公告)日：2008-12-30
申请号：US11412399
申请日：2006-04-27
申请人： John Gilman Chapman, Jr. , Nicholas Ashworth , Robert Burt , Timothy E. Wallaert , Joseph P. Rao
发明人： John Gilman Chapman, Jr. , Nicholas Ashworth , Robert Burt , Timothy E. Wallaert , Joseph P. Rao
IPC分类号： G05D23/12 , F25D15/00
CPC分类号： G05D23/1905 , F24F11/30 , F24F2120/10 , F24H9/2007
摘要： An energy saving control for appliances via an intelligent thermostat is provided. This intelligent thermostat provides programmatic control over the HVAC system, and provides coordinated control over the appliances. This control over the appliances is accomplished via a communications network between the intelligent thermostat and the appliances. The appliances include occupancy sensors and transmit usage and occupancy information to the intelligent thermostat. The intelligent thermostat processes this information to determine the occupancy of the dwelling. The thermostat controls the HVAC system and the appliances according to the determined occupancy of the dwelling.
摘要翻译：提供通过智能恒温器进行家电节能控制。这种智能恒温器提供对HVAC系统的编程控制，并提供对设备的协调控制。通过智能恒温器和设备之间的通信网络实现对设备的这种控制。电器包括占用传感器，并向智能恒温器传送使用和占用信息。智能恒温器处理这些信息以确定住宅的占用。恒温器根据确定的住宅占有率来控制HVAC系统和家电。

2. 发明授权

US07455240B2 Thermostat display system providing animated icons 失效
标题翻译：恒温显示系统提供动画图标
公开(公告)号：US07455240B2
公开(公告)日：2008-11-25
申请号：US11216426
申请日：2005-08-31
申请人： John Gilman Chapman, Jr. , Robert Burt , Tony Gray
发明人： John Gilman Chapman, Jr. , Robert Burt , Tony Gray
IPC分类号： B64D13/00 , F24D19/10 , G05B15/00
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。

3. 发明授权

US07135965B2 Hazardous condition detection system and method and thermostat for use therewith 有权
标题翻译：危险状况检测系统及其使用的方法和恒温器
公开(公告)号：US07135965B2
公开(公告)日：2006-11-14
申请号：US11031237
申请日：2005-01-06
申请人： John Gilman Chapman, Jr. , Nicholas Ashworth , Robert Burt , Timothy E. Wallaert
发明人： John Gilman Chapman, Jr. , Nicholas Ashworth , Robert Burt , Timothy E. Wallaert
IPC分类号： G08B29/00
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。

4. 发明授权

US06614355B1 System and method for sampling an AC switch 失效
标题翻译：交流开关采样系统及方法
公开(公告)号：US06614355B1
公开(公告)日：2003-09-02
申请号：US09983634
申请日：2001-10-25
申请人： Phillip Ryan Wagner , John Gilman Chapman, Jr.
发明人： Phillip Ryan Wagner , John Gilman Chapman, Jr.
IPC分类号： G08B2100
CPC分类号： H01H9/167 , Y10T307/865
摘要： A microcontroller (122) uses a two-stage algorithm to sample the state of an AC switch (124) connected directly to an input pin (126). An AC line signal (102) is sampled by a pre-filtering routine that samples the AC line signal (102) to determine when a peak or trough is occurring and generates a trigger signal at or near the occurrence of a peak or trough. By basing the triggering signal on the state of the AC line signal (102), the triggering signal is independent of any shift of the phase angle of the AC line signal (102) and the microcontroller's operating clock (152). A switch sampling routine (204) is initiated at each occurrence of the triggering signal which samples the state of the AC switch (124). Successive sampled values are shifted into a shift register (150) on the microcontroller (122). Another routine (208) is periodically initiated by the functional software of the microcontroller (122) to update a flag, indicating the status of the AC switch (124), based on the contents of the shift register (150).
摘要翻译：微控制器（122）使用两级算法对直接连接到输入引脚（126）的AC开关（124）的状态进行采样。通过对AC线信号（102）进行采样的预滤波例程来对AC线信号（102）进行采样，以确定何时发生峰值或谷值，并在峰值或谷值出现或接近峰值或波谷时产生触发信号。通过将触发信号基于AC线信号（102）的状态，触发信号与AC线信号（102）和微控制器的工作时钟（152）的相位角的任何偏移无关。在触发信号的每次出现时开始开关采样程序（204），其对AC开关（124）的状态进行采样。逐次采样值被移入微控制器（122）上的移位寄存器（150）中。基于移位寄存器（150）的内容，由微控制器（122）的功能软件周期性地启动另一例程（208），以更新指示AC开关（124）的状态的标志。

5. 发明授权

US07579956B2 System and method for controlling ignition sources and ventilating systems during high carbon monoxide conditions 有权
标题翻译：在高一氧化碳条件下控制点火源和通风系统的系统和方法
公开(公告)号：US07579956B2
公开(公告)日：2009-08-25
申请号：US11031296
申请日：2005-01-06
申请人： John Gilman Chapman, Jr. , Nicholas Ashworth , Robert Burt , Timothy E. Wallaert
发明人： John Gilman Chapman, Jr. , Nicholas Ashworth , Robert Burt , Timothy E. Wallaert
IPC分类号： G08B17/10
CPC分类号： F24F11/0001 , F24F2110/72 , G08B21/14 , Y02A50/243 , Y10T137/1939
摘要： Upon detection of a high carbon monoxide condition, an intelligent thermostat regulates operation of appliances that have sources of combustion which could be the source of or may exacerbate the high carbon monoxide condition. This hazardous condition is detected by a detector and 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 operate a ventilation system to flush the environment with fresh air to minimize or eliminate the hazardous condition. External and internal temperature sensors allow coordinated operation of the ventilating and heating systems to flush the environment with fresh air without causing a freezing condition to exist within the environment.
摘要翻译：在检测到高一氧化碳条件时，智能恒温器调节具有燃烧源的电器的操作，燃烧源可能是高一氧化碳条件的来源或可能加剧高一氧化碳条件。这种危险状况由检测器检测到，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。智能恒温器还可以操作通风系统以用新鲜空气冲洗环境以最小化或消除危险状况。外部和内部温度传感器允许通风和加热系统的协调操作，以新鲜空气冲洗环境，而不会在环境中存在冻结状况。

6. 发明授权

US07460933B2 Thermostat display system providing adjustable backlight and indicators 失效
标题翻译：温控显示系统提供可调背光和指示灯
公开(公告)号：US07460933B2
公开(公告)日：2008-12-02
申请号：US11216405
申请日：2005-08-31
申请人： John Gilman Chapman, Jr. , George N Catlin , Brian Hockensmith
发明人： John Gilman Chapman, Jr. , George N Catlin , Brian Hockensmith
IPC分类号： G05D23/00 , G09G3/36
CPC分类号： G05D23/1902 , G05B2219/2642 , G09G3/3406 , G09G2320/0606 , G09G2320/0626
摘要： A user adjustable visual display system and method for a digital thermostat having a backlit user display screen and system operation indicators is provided. The system allows a user to programmatically vary the illumination intensity of the backlit user display screen and the operational indicators. The variance provided includes disabling of the backlight and operational indicators. The system utilizes a variable pulse width modulated (PWM) intensity control for the backlight and indicators. Alternatively, an adjustable current drive illumination control is used to control the backlight and indicators. The selection of the desired intensity is provided via a display settings menu accessed via the user display screen.
摘要翻译：提供了一种用于具有背光用户显示屏和系统操作指示器的数字恒温器的用户可调视觉显示系统和方法。该系统允许用户以编程方式改变背光用户显示屏幕和操作指示灯的照明强度。所提供的差异包括禁用背光和操作指示。该系统对背光和指示器使用可变的脉宽调制（PWM）强度控制。或者，可调电流驱动照明控制用于控制背光和指示器。通过经由用户显示屏幕访问的显示设置菜单来提供所需强度的选择。

7. 发明授权

US07176805B2 System for controlling ignition sources when flammable gas is sensed 失效
标题翻译：感测可燃气体时控制点火源的系统
公开(公告)号：US07176805B2
公开(公告)日：2007-02-13
申请号：US11031392
申请日：2005-01-06
申请人： John Gilman Chapman, Jr. , Nicholas Ashworth , Robert Burt , Timothy E. Wallaert
发明人： John Gilman Chapman, Jr. , Nicholas Ashworth , Robert Burt , Timothy E. Wallaert
IPC分类号： G08B17/10
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。

8. 发明授权

US07744008B2 System and method for reducing energy consumption by controlling a water heater and HVAC system via a thermostat and thermostat for use therewith 失效
标题翻译：通过使用恒温器和恒温器控制热水器和暖通空调系统来降低能耗的系统和方法
公开(公告)号：US07744008B2
公开(公告)日：2010-06-29
申请号：US11031255
申请日：2005-01-06
申请人： John Gilman Chapman, Jr. , Nicholas Ashworth , Robert Burt , Timothy E. Wallaert
发明人： John Gilman Chapman, Jr. , Nicholas Ashworth , Robert Burt , Timothy E. Wallaert
IPC分类号： G05D23/00 , F22B35/00 , G05D23/32
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。

9. 发明授权

US07614567B2 Rotatable thermostat 有权
标题翻译：可旋转恒温器
公开(公告)号：US07614567B2
公开(公告)日：2009-11-10
申请号：US11330412
申请日：2006-01-10
申请人： John Gilman Chapman, Jr. , George N. Catlin , Nicholas Ashworth , Robert Burt
发明人： John Gilman Chapman, Jr. , George N. Catlin , Nicholas Ashworth , Robert Burt
IPC分类号： 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。

10. 发明授权

US07188002B2 Appliance diagnostic display apparatus and network incorporating same 有权
标题翻译：家用电器诊断显示装置和包含其的网络
公开(公告)号：US07188002B2
公开(公告)日：2007-03-06
申请号：US11031087
申请日：2005-01-06
申请人： John Gilman Chapman, Jr. , Nicholas Ashworth , Robert Burt , Timothy E. Wallaert
发明人： John Gilman Chapman, Jr. , Nicholas Ashworth , Robert Burt , Timothy E. Wallaert
IPC分类号： G01M1/38 , G05B13/00 , G05B15/00 , G05B21/00 , G05D23/00 , G05B11/01
CPC分类号： G05B23/0216 , F24F11/30 , G05D23/1902
摘要： An appliance diagnostic display and interface system providing a centralized user interface for appliance diagnostic information and control of system self-tests is provided. This centralized user interface is provided via an intelligent thermostat that includes an LCD display. The intelligent thermostat interfaces, via wireless or wired communications, with the appliances installed in the home. The intelligent thermostat then generates and displays various user interface screens that allow particular appliances to be selected. Separate appliance specific screens are then generated that allow the user to access the diagnostic information in system test functionality provided by the individual appliance. Soft function keys provided on the intelligent thermostat allow multi-functional access to the features of the invention depending on which screen is currently being displayed.
摘要翻译：提供了一种设备诊断显示和接口系统，为设备诊断信息提供集中的用户界面和系统自检的控制。该集中式用户界面通过包括LCD显示器的智能恒温器来提供。智能温控器通过无线或有线通信与家用电器安装在一起。智能恒温器然后生成并显示允许选择特定设备的各种用户界面屏幕。然后生成独立的设备特定屏幕，允许用户在单个设备提供的系统测试功能中访问诊断信息。智能恒温器上提供的软功能键可根据当前正在显示的屏幕多功能地访问本发明的功能。

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