Abstract: A method, apparatus, and product, comprising performing, in an environment where a Heating, Ventilation, or Air Conditioning (HVAC) unit is deployed, the steps of: performing a testing phase that is configured to test an influence of the HVAC unit on a temperature of the environment, by: performing a testing sequence that comprises a sequence of two or more actions, wherein an action comprises instructing the HVAC unit to change its target temperature, and performing measurements of effects of the actions on the temperature of the environment; based on the testing phase, generating a temperature profile that indicates the influence of the HVAC unit on the temperature of the environment; and based on the temperature profile, generating a recommendation for a utilization of the HVAC unit.

Abstract: A method, system and product, comprising: determining, in an environment where an air purifier and a fan-based device are deployed, an operation to be performed by the fan-based device, wherein the operation is configured to achieve a desired effect together with a purifying operation of the air purifier, wherein the air purifier and the fan-based device are physically separated, wherein the air purifier is being operated to purify an air within the environment, wherein said determining the operation comprises selecting a configuration for the fan-based device that is configured to cause the fan-based device to perform the operation; and instructing the fan-based device to implement the configuration, whereby causing the fan-based device to perform the operation; whereby the air purifier and the fan-based device achieve the desired effect together.

Abstract: A method and controller for Heating Ventilation or Air-Conditioning (HVAC), the controller having a processing unit and a storage device, the controller comprising: a mapping obtaining module for obtaining a mapping between a pair of a state of an HVAC unit and an action of the HVAC unit and between a measurement; an action determination component for determining an action to be taken by the HVAC unit in accordance with a current state of the HVAC unit; a measurement determination component for obtaining from the mapping a synthesized measurement that when transmitted to the HVAC unit is adapted to cause the HVAC unit to perform the action; and an HVAC communication module for transmitting the synthesized measurement to the HVAC unit.

Abstract: Method, system and product for assessments of an operation of an Heating Ventilation or Air-Conditioning (HVAC) unit. In module for receiving, directly or indirectly, information from at least one sensor; and a power consumption determination component for indirectly assessing power consumption of an HVAC unit from the information received from the at least one sensor. In another embodiment, the apparatus being configured to receive a set of physical measurements over time from a physical location that is affected by the HVAC unit; fitting the set of physical measurements on a predetermined curve using parametric fit, wherein the predetermined curve has an horizontal asymptote, wherein the predetermined curve has a decreasing slope over time; and comparing a target measurement of the HVAC unit with a location of the horizontal asymptote to determine whether the HVAC unit is expected to reach the target measurement.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for retrofitting an existing A/C to extend functionality thereof. One apparatus configured to be connected in between a UI board and a controller of the A/C, wherein the apparatus comprising a monitoring module configured to monitor signals transmitted from one component of the A/C to another component of the A/C, whereby content of the signal is extractable by the apparatus. Another apparatus configured to be connected in between a UI board and a controller of the A/C, comprising a signal generation module for generating signals to a component mimicking signals generated by another component of the A/C, whereby the A/C controller and/or UI board may be extend to provide additional functionality.

Abstract: Method, system and product for assessments of an operation of an Heating Ventilation or Air-Conditioning (HVAC) unit. In module for receiving, directly or indirectly, information from at least one sensor; and a power consumption determination component for indirectly assessing power consumption of an HVAC unit from the information received from the at least one sensor. In another embodiment, the apparatus being configured to receive a set of physical measurements over time from a physical location that is affected by the HVAC unit; fitting the set of physical measurements on a predetermined curve using parametric fit, wherein the predetermined curve has an horizontal asymptote, wherein the predetermined curve has a decreasing slope over time; and comparing a target measurement of the HVAC unit with a location of the horizontal asymptote to determine whether the HVAC unit is expected to reach the target measurement.

Abstract: A method and controller for Heating Ventilation or Air-Conditioning (HVAC), the controller having a processing unit and a storage device, the controller comprising: a mapping obtaining module for obtaining a mapping between a pair of a state of an HVAC unit and an action of the HVAC unit and between a measurement; an action determination component for determining an action to be taken by the HVAC unit in accordance with a current state of the HVAC unit; a measurement determination component for obtaining from the mapping a synthesized measurement that when transmitted to the HVAC unit is adapted to cause the HVAC unit to perform the action; and an HVAC communication module for transmitting the synthesized measurement to the HVAC unit.