Patents by Inventor Brent D. Vick
Brent D. Vick has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 10705549Abstract: A method of modifying a programmable schedule for a controller and a controller are disclosed having a user interface. The method includes the steps of providing, simultaneously or sequentially, two or more schedule override choices to a user via the user interface, accepting a selection of one of the two or more schedule override choices from the user via the user interface, and modifying temporarily the schedule based on the user responses provided by the user interface.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2003Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: Ademco Inc.Inventors: John B. Amundson, Heidi J. Finch, Brent D. Vick
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Patent number: 10655873Abstract: A controller equipped with a user interface having a separate schedule review mode, including methods of accessing and/or programming such devices, are disclosed. The controller may include a user interface that can be utilized to initiate a scheduling routine having a separate schedule review mode for displaying one or more schedule parameters of the controller without initiating the editing mode. An illustrative method of accessing a schedule on a controller coupled to a user interface may include the steps of initializing a scheduling routine within the controller, initiating a schedule review mode within the controller, displaying one or more schedule parameters for at least one period on the user interface, and exiting the scheduling routine. One or more of the schedule parameters can be modified, if desired, by initiating a separate editing mode within the controller.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2017Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: Ademco Inc.Inventors: John B. Amundson, Gabriel A. Bergman, Brent D. Vick
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Patent number: 10579078Abstract: Controllers and methods are disclosed for aiding a user in programming a schedule of a programmable controller. In an illustrative embodiment, a guided programming routine can be activated by a user, which then guides a user through two or more screens that are designed to collect sufficient information from the user to generate and/or update at least some of the schedule parameters of the controller.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2017Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: Ademco Inc.Inventors: John B. Amundson, Heidi J. Finch, Brent D. Vick
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Publication number: 20170300073Abstract: Controllers and methods are disclosed for aiding a user in programming a schedule of a programmable controller. In an illustrative embodiment, a guided programming routine can be activated by a user, which then guides a user through two or more screens that are designed to collect sufficient information from the user to generate and/or update at least some of the schedule parameters of the controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2017Publication date: October 19, 2017Inventors: John B. Amundson, Heidi J. Finch, Brent D. Vick
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Patent number: 9733653Abstract: Controllers and methods are disclosed for aiding a user in programming a schedule of a programmable controller. In an illustrative embodiment, a guided programming routine can be activated by a user, which then guides a user through two or more screens that are designed to collect sufficient information from the user to generate and/or update at least some of the schedule parameters of the controller.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2014Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: John B. Amundson, Heidi J. Finch, Brent D. Vick
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Publication number: 20170227245Abstract: A controller equipped with a user interface having a separate schedule review mode, including methods of accessing and/or programming such devices, are disclosed. The controller may include a user interface that can be utilized to initiate a scheduling routine having a separate schedule review mode for displaying one or more schedule parameters of the controller without initiating the editing mode. An illustrative method of accessing a schedule on a controller coupled to a user interface may include the steps of initializing a scheduling routine within the controller, initiating a schedule review mode within the controller, displaying one or more schedule parameters for at least one period on the user interface, and exiting the scheduling routine. One or more of the schedule parameters can be modified, if desired, by initiating a separate editing mode within the controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2017Publication date: August 10, 2017Inventors: John B. Amundson, Gabriel A. Bergman, Brent D. Vick
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Patent number: 9471069Abstract: A thermostat including a controller operates to provide a guided programming sequence of two or more screens to a display. The guided sequence of screens prompts the user to provide system configuration information for updating the system configuration and providing a system summary screen.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2015Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: Honeywell International IncInventors: John B. Amundson, Heidi J. Finch, Brent D. Vick
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Publication number: 20150205310Abstract: Controllers and methods are disclosed for aiding a user in programming a schedule of a programmable controller. In an illustrative embodiment, a guided programming routine can be activated by a user, which then guides a user through two or more screens that are designed to collect sufficient information from the user to generate and/or update at least some of the schedule parameters of the controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2015Publication date: July 23, 2015Inventors: John B. Amundson, Heidi J. Finch, Brent D. Vick
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Publication number: 20150088318Abstract: Controllers and methods are disclosed for aiding a user in programming a schedule of a programmable controller. In an illustrative embodiment, a guided programming routine can be activated by a user, which then guides a user through two or more screens that are designed to collect sufficient information from the user to generate and/or update at least some of the schedule parameters of the controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2014Publication date: March 26, 2015Inventors: John B. Amundson, Heidi J. Finch, Brent D. Vick
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Patent number: 8903552Abstract: Controllers and methods are disclosed for aiding a user in programming a schedule of a programmable controller. In an illustrative embodiment, a guided programming routine can be activated by a user, which then guides a user through two or more screens that are designed to collect sufficient information from the user to generate and/or update at least some of the schedule parameters of the controller.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2012Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Inventors: John B. Amundson, Heidi J. Finch, Brent D. Vick
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Patent number: 8606409Abstract: Methods are disclosed for facilitating installation and configuration of a programmable HVAC controller. In one example, a guided programming routine can be activated by a user, which then guides a user through two or more screens that are designed to collect sufficient information from the user to generate and/or update at least some of the installation parameters of the HVAC controller for a particular HVAC installation.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2012Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: John B. Amundson, Heidi J. Finch, Brent D. Vick
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Patent number: 8555662Abstract: Adaptive intelligent circulation control methods and systems are used to help increase the comfort and/or reduce energy usage and equipment wear. In one illustrative embodiment, the circulation and/or ventilation time is adjusted based on one or more environmental conditions inside or outside the building structure. In another illustrative embodiment, the circulation and/or ventilation time may be adjusted based on the current time of day, current time of year, and/or the current schedule period. In another illustrative embodiment, the circulation and/or ventilation time is randomized over time. The start time, end time, and/or length of a circulation and/or ventilation cycle may be randomly set.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2012Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Mark W. Peterson, Robert J. Schnell, Brent D. Vick
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Publication number: 20120239203Abstract: Controllers and methods are disclosed for aiding a user in programming a schedule of a programmable controller. In an illustrative embodiment, a guided programming routine can be activated by a user, which then guides a user through two or more screens that are designed to collect sufficient information from the user to generate and/or update at least some of the schedule parameters of the controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2012Publication date: September 20, 2012Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: John B. Amundson, Heidi J. Finch, Brent D. Vick
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Patent number: 8239067Abstract: The controller may be equipped with a user interface that allows the user to monitor and adjust various parameters of the controller. With more modern designs, the user interface typically comprises a liquid crystal display (LCD) or light emitting diode (LED) display inset within a controller housing that contains a microprocessor or the like, an I/O interface, and other components of the controller. The user interface may include a menu-driven interface that allows the user to scroll through one or more menus or screens to adjust the different settings on the controller. In some cases, a routine programmed within the controller prompts the user at each menu or screen to input various commands into the interface to adjust the controller settings.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2010Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: John B. Amundson, Gabriel A. Bergman, Brent D. Vick
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Publication number: 20120191258Abstract: Controllers and methods are disclosed for aiding a user in programming a schedule of a programmable controller. In an illustrative embodiment, a guided programming routine can be activated by a user, which then guides a user through two or more screens that are designed to collect sufficient information from the user to generate and/or update at least some of the schedule parameters of the controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2012Publication date: July 26, 2012Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: John B. Amundson, Heidi J. Finch, Brent D. Vick
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Patent number: 8219251Abstract: Controllers and methods are disclosed for aiding a user in programming a schedule of a programmable controller. In an illustrative embodiment, a guided programming routine can be activated by a user, which then guides a user through two or more screens that are designed to collect sufficient information from the user to generate and/or update at least some of the schedule parameters of the controller.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2010Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: John B. Amundson, Heidi J. Finch, Brent D. Vick
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Publication number: 20120145802Abstract: Adaptive intelligent circulation control methods and systems are used to help increase the comfort and/or reduce energy usage and equipment wear. In one illustrative embodiment, the circulation and/or ventilation time is adjusted based on one or more environmental conditions inside or outside the building structure. In another illustrative embodiment, the circulation and/or ventilation time may be adjusted based on the current time of day, current time of year, and/or the current schedule period. In another illustrative embodiment, the circulation and/or ventilation time is randomized over time. The start time, end time, and/or length of a circulation and/or ventilation cycle may be randomly set.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2012Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Mark W. Peterson, Robert J. Schnell, Brent D. Vick
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Patent number: 8170720Abstract: Controllers and methods are disclosed for aiding a user in programming a schedule of a programmable controller. In an illustrative embodiment, a guided programming routine can be activated by a user, which then guides a user through two or more screens that are designed to collect sufficient information from the user to generate and/or update at least some of the schedule parameters of the controller.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2009Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: John B. Amundson, Heidi J. Finch, Brent D. Vick
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Patent number: 8141373Abstract: Adaptive intelligent circulation control methods and systems are used to help increase the comfort and/or reduce energy usage and equipment wear. In one illustrative embodiment, the circulation and/or ventilation time is adjusted based on one or more environmental conditions inside or outside the building structure. In another illustrative embodiment, the circulation and/or ventilation time may be adjusted based on the current time of day, current time of year, and/or the current schedule period. In another illustrative embodiment, the circulation and/or ventilation time is randomized over time. The start time, end time, and/or length of a circulation and/or ventilation cycle may be randomly set.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2010Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Mark W. Peterson, Robert J. Schnell, Brent D. Vick
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Publication number: 20120022701Abstract: A controller equipped with a user interface having a separate schedule review mode, including methods of accessing and/or programming such devices, are disclosed. The controller may include a user interface that can be utilized to initiate a scheduling routine having a separate schedule review mode for displaying one or more schedule parameters of the controller without initiating the editing mode. An illustrative method of accessing a schedule on a controller coupled to a user interface may include the steps of initializing a scheduling routine within the controller, initiating a schedule review mode within the controller, displaying one or more schedule parameters for at least one period on the user interface, and exiting the scheduling routine. One or more of the schedule parameters can be modified, if desired, by initiating a separate editing mode within the controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2011Publication date: January 26, 2012Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: John B. Amundson, Gabriel A. Bergman, Brent D. Vick