Patents by Inventor John B. Amundson
John B. Amundson 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: 9081393Abstract: A programmable controller for homes and/or buildings and their related grounds, such as thermostat, that has a display and an external interface. The external interface may be use for uploading electronic images and/or other information from an external data source, and may use the uploaded electronic images and/or other information for programming and/or updating the controller and/or for viewing the electronic images and/or other information on the display of the controller.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2013Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Michael G. Lunacek, John B. Amundson, Robert D. Juntunen
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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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Publication number: 20140222221Abstract: An HVAC controller is described that is configured to be more intuitive and user friendly to program and operate than convention HVAC controllers. In some instances, the HVAC controller may include a touch screen interface that provides greater flexibility in displaying information to the user and/or soliciting information from the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2014Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Boll, John B. Amundson, Peter J. Erickson
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Publication number: 20140045482Abstract: A mobile wireless device (e.g. smart phone) may be used to remotely control an HVAC system. A program code stored in the memory of the mobile wireless device may cause the mobile wireless device to store geographic information in the memory of the mobile wireless device, monitor a location of the mobile wireless device, and compare the stored geographic information to the location of the mobile wireless device. If the comparison meets predetermined criteria, the program code may cause the mobile wireless device to transmit a command either directly or indirectly to an HVAC controller, causing the HVAC controller to transition from a first operating state having a first temperature setpoint to a second operating state having a second temperature setpoint.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2012Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Reed Bisson, John B. Amundson
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Publication number: 20140025209Abstract: A programmable controller for homes and/or buildings and their related grounds, such as thermostat, that has a display and an external interface. The external interface may be use for uploading electronic images and/or other information from an external data source, and may use the uploaded electronic images and/or other information for programming and/or updating the controller and/or for viewing the electronic images and/or other information on the display of the controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2013Publication date: January 23, 2014Inventors: Michael G. Lunacek, John B. Amundson, Robert D. Juntunen
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Patent number: 8620460Abstract: A controller equipped with a user interface having multiple-day programming capabilities, including methods of programming such devices, are disclosed. The user interface may include one or more menus or screens that can be used to program a schedule for one or more selected days during the week. An illustrative method of programming the controller may include the steps of entering a scheduling routine, selecting multiple days for schedule modification, changing the schedule parameters for one or more periods during the selected days, and then exiting the scheduling routine.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2012Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Gabriel A. Bergman, Eugene J. Takach, Marcus D. Stoner, John B. Amundson, Philip O. Readio, Paul G. Schwendinger, Jeff D. Boll, Ian Thomson, Colin T. Ferguson, George J. Mcleod, James A. Wolfbauer
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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: 8554374Abstract: A programmable controller for homes and/or buildings and their related grounds, such as thermostat, that has a display and an external interface. The external interface may be use for uploading electronic images and/or other information from an external data source, and may use the uploaded electronic images and/or other information for programming and/or updating the controller and/or for viewing the electronic images and/or other information on the display of the controller.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2007Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Michael G. Lunacek, John B. Amundson, Robert D. Juntunen
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Publication number: 20130018486Abstract: A controller equipped with a user interface having multiple-day programming capabilities, including methods of programming such devices, are disclosed. The user interface may include one or more menus or screens that can be used to program a schedule for one or more selected days during the week. An illustrative method of programming the controller may include the steps of entering a scheduling routine, selecting multiple days for schedule modification, changing the schedule parameters for one or more periods during the selected days, and then exiting the scheduling routine.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2012Publication date: January 17, 2013Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Gabriel A. Bergman, Eugene J. Takach, Marcus D. Stoner, John B. Amundson, Philip O. Readio, Paul G. Schwendinger, James A. Wolfbauer, Jeff D. Boll, Ian Thomson, Colin T. Ferguson, George J. McLeod
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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: 8244383Abstract: A controller equipped with a user interface having multiple-day programming capabilities, including methods of programming such devices, are disclosed. The user interface may include one or more menus or screens that can be used to program a schedule for one or more selected days during the week. An illustrative method of programming the controller may include the steps of entering a scheduling routine, selecting multiple days for schedule modification, changing the schedule parameters for one or more periods during the selected days, and then exiting the scheduling routine.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2010Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Gabriel A. Bergman, Eugene J. Takach, Marcus D. Stoner, John B. Amundson, Philip O. Readio, Paul G. Schwendinger, Jeff D. Boll, Ian Thomson, Colin T. Ferguson, George J. Mcleod, James A. Wolfbauer
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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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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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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
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Patent number: 8032254Abstract: An HVAC controller is described that is configured to be more intuitive and user friendly to program and operate than convention HVAC controllers. In some instances, the HVAC controller may include a touch screen interface that provides greater flexibility in displaying information to the user and/or soliciting information from the user.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2008Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: John B. Amundson, Robert D. Juntunen
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Publication number: 20110160915Abstract: A controller equipped with a user interface having multiple-day programming capabilities, including methods of programming such devices, are disclosed. The user interface may include one or more menus or screens that can be used to program a schedule for one or more selected days during the week. An illustrative method of programming the controller may include the steps of entering a scheduling routine, selecting multiple days for schedule modification, changing the schedule parameters for one or more periods during the selected days, and then exiting the scheduling routine.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2010Publication date: June 30, 2011Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Gabriel A. Bergman, Eugene J. Takach, Marcus D. Stoner, John B. Amundson, Philip O. Readio, Paul G. Schwendinger, James A. Wolfbauer, Jeff D. Boll, Ian Thomson, Colin T. Ferguson, George J. Mcleod
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Patent number: 7890195Abstract: A controller equipped with a user interface having multiple-day programming capabilities, including methods of programming such devices, are disclosed. The user interface may include one or more menus or screens that can be used to program a schedule for one or more selected days during the week. An illustrative method of programming the controller may include the steps of entering a scheduling routine, selecting multiple days for schedule modification, changing the schedule parameters for one or more periods during the selected days, and then exiting the scheduling routine.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2010Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Gabriel A. Bergman, Eugene J. Takach, Marcus D. Stoner, John B. Amundson, Philip O. Readio, Paul G. Schwendinger, Jeff D. Boll, Ian Thomson, Colin T. Ferguson, George J. Mcleod, James A. Wolfbauer