Patents by Inventor Thomas Christopher Basterash
Thomas Christopher Basterash 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: 11131972Abstract: Systems and methods of improving building automation system (BAS) performance includes collecting performance parameters associated with building automation devices, comparing the parameters to a benchmark, and adjusting the performance benchmark to match the corresponding performance parameter if the corresponding performance parameter exceeds the performance benchmark, or utilizing the performance parameter and the identity of the building automation device associated therewith to remediate the performance defect. The collected performance parameters may be used to prioritize system tasks based on current system performance. A performance monitoring agent included in a building automation system controller or a device controller determines a performance parameter thereof to assess and benchmark BAS performance.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2017Date of Patent: September 28, 2021Assignee: Trane International Inc.Inventors: Jonathan Glaser, Udhaya Kumar Dayalan, Thomas Christopher Basterash
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Patent number: 11088911Abstract: A data system controller can include one or more application modules configured to receive data from one or more devices, and a data service module in operative communication with the one or more application modules to provide data thereto. The data service module can be configured to receive data from the one or more devices. The data service module can be configured to update data from a respective device of the one or more devices when a data change probability of the respective device is above a probability threshold to provide updated data from the respective device to the one or more application modules.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2019Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: Trane International Inc.Inventors: Thomas Christopher Basterash, Mark Martin, Udhaya Kumar Dayalan
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Patent number: 10976798Abstract: A building automation system (BAS) controller includes a power supply, a primary controller, and plurality of USB ports for connection to a set of supported peripherals. The primary controller identifies the inserted USB device type and, based on device type, estimates a current draw of the USB device. The total estimated current draw of all inserted USB devices is added to the current draw of the primary controller and compared to the available capacity of the power supply. If the combined current draw is above a threshold, any remaining USB ports in which no USB devices are inserted are deactivated, thereby preventing the use of further USB devices. In embodiments, the BAS controller includes an auxiliary peripheral device power interface, and the total current of connected auxiliary peripheral devices is included in the combined current determination. A user interface coupled to the BAS controller displays power allocation status.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2017Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: Trane International Inc.Inventors: Thomas Christopher Basterash, Nathan P. Longen, Christopher Garnsworthy, Mark Martin
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Patent number: 10921871Abstract: Architectures or techniques are presented that can facilitate automatic recovery from a component failure exhibited by a building automation system (BAS) control device and/or a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) control device. A failure or fault condition with a software or firmware component can be automatically repaired. A failure or fault condition with a hardware component can be identified, potentially more quickly, and hardware component replacement can be streamlined or simplified.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2019Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: Trane International Inc.Inventors: Thomas Christopher Basterash, Mark Martin, Udhaya Kumar Dayalan
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Publication number: 20210014108Abstract: A data system controller can include one or more application modules configured to receive data from one or more devices, and a data service module in operative communication with the one or more application modules to provide data thereto. The data service module can be configured to receive data from the one or more devices. The data service module can be configured to update data from a respective device of the one or more devices when a data change probability of the respective device is above a probability threshold to provide updated data from the respective device to the one or more application modules.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2019Publication date: January 14, 2021Applicant: Trane International Inc.Inventors: Thomas Christopher Basterash, Mark Martin, Udhaya Kumar Dayalan
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Publication number: 20200379870Abstract: Architectures or techniques are presented that can learn relationships between graphical elements presented by a user interface and physical conditions that exist in an environment. Furthermore, the architectures or techniques can, potentially based on the learned information, present the graphical elements to the user interface in a manner that is determined to be more efficient. For example, graphical elements that were historically accessed when a particular physical condition is true can be identified. These identified graphical elements can then be presented in a location of the user interface that is determined to be favorable to rapid or efficient selection at times with the particular physical condition is determined to be satisfied.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2019Publication date: December 3, 2020Applicant: Trane International Inc.Inventors: Udhaya Kumar Dayalan, Thomas Christopher Basterash, Mark Martin
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Publication number: 20200363855Abstract: Architectures or techniques are presented that can facilitate automatic recovery from a component failure exhibited by a building automation system (BAS) control device and/or a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) control device. A failure or fault condition with a software or firmware component can be automatically repaired. A failure or fault condition with a hardware component can be identified, potentially more quickly, and hardware component replacement can be streamlined or simplified.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2019Publication date: November 19, 2020Applicant: Trane International Inc.Inventors: Thomas Christopher Basterash, Mark Martin, Udhaya Kumar Dayalan
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Patent number: 10528015Abstract: A building automation system (BAS) controller configured for use in a BAS is disclosed. The BAS controller includes an internal storage device for storing a first type of data and a second type of data, and a processor in operative communication with the internal storage device. The BAS controller is configured to automatically store the first type of data and the second type of data to the internal storage device and the second type of data to an external storage device.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2016Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: Trane International Inc.Inventor: Thomas Christopher Basterash
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Publication number: 20180196402Abstract: Systems and methods of improving building automation system (BAS) performance includes collecting performance parameters associated with building automation devices, comparing the parameters to a benchmark, and adjusting the performance benchmark to match the corresponding performance parameter if the corresponding performance parameter exceeds the performance benchmark, or utilizing the performance parameter and the identity of the building automation device associated therewith to remediate the performance defect. The collected performance parameters may be used to prioritize system tasks based on current system performance. A performance monitoring agent included in a building automation system controller or a device controller determines a performance parameter thereof to assess and benchmark BAS performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2017Publication date: July 12, 2018Applicant: Trane International Inc.Inventors: Jonathan Glaser, Udhaya Kumar Dayalan, Thomas Christopher Basterash
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Publication number: 20180173179Abstract: A building automation system (BAS) controller configured for use in a BAS is disclosed. The BAS controller includes an internal storage device for storing a first type of data and a second type of data, and a processor in operative communication with the internal storage device. The BAS controller is configured to automatically store the first type of data and the second type of data to the internal storage device and the second type of data to an external storage device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Applicant: Trane International Inc.Inventor: Thomas Christopher Basterash
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Publication number: 20180150121Abstract: A building automation system (BAS) controller includes a power supply, a primary controller, and plurality of USB ports for connection to a set of supported peripherals. The primary controller identifies the inserted USB device type and, based on device type, estimates a current draw of the USB device. The total estimated current draw of all inserted USB devices is added to the current draw of the primary controller and compared to the available capacity of the power supply. If the combined current draw is above a threshold, any remaining USB ports in which no USB devices are inserted are deactivated, thereby preventing the use of further USB devices. In embodiments, the BAS controller includes an auxiliary peripheral device power interface, and the total current of connected auxiliary peripheral devices is included in the combined current determination. A user interface coupled to the BAS controller displays power allocation status.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2017Publication date: May 31, 2018Applicant: Trane International Inc.Inventors: Thomas Christopher Basterash, Nathan P. Longen, Christopher Garnsworthy, Mark Martin