Patents Assigned to Control Technology
  • Publication number: 20210266240
    Abstract: A device with embedded intrusion detection includes a housing, a first processing circuit configured to perform one or more functions, a communication path configured to communicate data between the first processing circuit and one or more other components, and a second processing circuit. The second processing circuit is configured to monitor the data transmitted on the communication path, determine whether the device is in a compromised state based on the monitored data, and initiate a corrective action responsive to a determination that the device is in the compromised state. The first processing circuit and the second processing circuit are contained within the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2020
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Seán Phillips, George Silviu Sosiade, Vincent Hamilton, Miguel Morillo Iruela
  • Publication number: 20210262684
    Abstract: A building management system (BMS) for optimizing network traffic. The system includes a user device that includes a user interface that is configured to display a control application for the BMS. The system further includes a routing device comprising a processing circuit, the processing circuit configured to receive an application request from the control application, gather a plurality of responses from one or more data objects, wherein the plurality of responses include a set of data object properties to satisfy the application request, perform a conversion process that converts the plurality of responses into a converted number of responses requested in the application request, wherein the converted number of responses contains the set of data object properties, and provide the converted number of responses to the control application to satisfy the application request.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2020
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventor: Adam Scott
  • Patent number: 11098513
    Abstract: A door-and-window system having a handle component (121), a transmission component (123) and a force receiving portion (12231). When the handle component (121) is operated, the force receiving portion (12231) moves along a first guide groove (12211) via the transmission component (123), and at the same time a driving portion (12232) moves along a second guide groove (12221). Due to a relationship between a guide member (1224) and a third guide groove (12212), a first base seat (1221) translates relative to a second base seat (1222) along a direction of the third guide groove (12212), such that a movable door-and-window (11) can abut tightly against or move away from a sealing member (24) on a door-and-window mounting profile (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: Shenzhen Hopo Window Control Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Zhiguo Liu, Zhou Lin
  • Patent number: 11099530
    Abstract: A method for operating a subplant included in a central plant includes obtaining instruction-based equipment models associated with devices included in the subplant and comprises operating points that define an operation of the devices, generating, for each instruction-based equipment models, a geometric equipment model using the operating points from a particular instruction-based equipment model, the geometric equipment model defining at least one operating domain associated with the particular device, merging geometric equipment models to form a geometric subplant model, the geometric subplant model defining an operation of the subplant comprising devices associated with the geometric equipment models, receiving a desired operating point comprising a load value, determining, relative to the desired operating point, a nearest operating point on the geometric subplant model, setting the nearest operating point on the geometric subplant model as an actual operating point, and operating the subplant at the act
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Andrew J. Przybylski, John H. Burroughs, Michael J. Wenzel
  • Patent number: 11098922
    Abstract: An adjustable mounting assembly for a fan motor includes a frame defining a space configured to receive the fan motor and a plurality of mounting legs configured to mount the frame to a heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning (HVAC) unit. A length of each mounting leg of the plurality of mounting legs is adjustable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Ravindra B. Salunkhe, Bhushan C. Kadu, Makrand N. Yarolkar, Shridhar V. Vernekar, Vishal S. Jagtap, Pankaj B. Avhad
  • Publication number: 20210254850
    Abstract: A space controller includes a housing, a sensor, a communications interface, a camera lens, a camera, a display, and a processing circuit. The sensor and the communications interface are coupled to the housing. The sensor is configured to generate sensor data that is indicative of a condition of an environment surrounding the housing. The communications interface is configured to communicate with a controlled device. The camera and the processing circuit are positioned within the housing. In particular, the camera is aligned with the camera lens. The display is configured to display images received from the camera and to receive user input. The processing circuit is configured to identify the environmental condition based on the sensor data and to operate the controlled device based on the environmental condition and the user input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2021
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventor: Timothy E. Field
  • Patent number: 11092054
    Abstract: An exhaust aftertreatment system for use with an over-the-road vehicle is disclosed. The exhaust aftertreatment system includes a flash-boil doser mounted to an exhaust conduit and a catalyst coupled to the exhaust conduit. The flash-boil doser configured to inject heated and pressurized reducing agent into an exhaust passageway defined by the exhaust conduit for distribution throughout exhaust gases passed through the exhaust conduit. The catalyst configured to react the reducing agent with the nitrous oxide in the flow of exhaust gases to provide treated exhaust gases with a reduced nitrous oxide amount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies, USA, LLC
    Inventors: John Rohde, Anthony Burnet
  • Patent number: 11090595
    Abstract: An adjustable filter track system for a heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning (HVAC) system includes a filter track including a guideway and a bracket that form a recess configured to receive a first filter in a first configuration of the adjustable filter track system, a plurality of receptacles formed in the guideway and aligned along a length of the guideway, and a plurality of inserts, where, in a second configuration of the adjustable filter track system, each insert of the plurality of inserts is configured to be disposed in a corresponding receptacle of the plurality of receptacles and extend outwardly from the guideway to secure a second filter between the plurality of inserts and the bracket, where the second filter has a different thickness than the first filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Ravindra B. Salunkhe, Bhushan C. Kadu
  • Patent number: 11092954
    Abstract: Systems and methods of generating performance index for connected equipment in a building management system are provided. The connected equipment measures monitored variables and generates status codes. The system obtains data points of the monitored variables and the status codes from past N time units, and connected equipment specific parameters. The system performs first performance checks for the connected equipment using the status codes from the past N time units. The system performs second performance checks using the data points of the monitored variables from the past N time units, the connected equipment specific parameters, and a set of predetermined rules. The system determines individual performance check indicators based on the first performance checks and the second performance checks using first weights each determined based on a different timing. The system generates an overall performance index for the connected equipment using the individual performance check indicators and second weights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Steven R. Vitullo, Kelsey C. Schuster, Michael R. Rhodes, Riley P. Shelton, John F. Kuchler
  • Patent number: 11092166
    Abstract: An improved variable geometry diffuser (VGD) mechanism for use with a centrifugal compressor. This VGD mechanism extends substantially completely into the diffuser gap so that the VGD mechanism may be used more fully to control other operational functions. The VGD mechanism may be used to minimize compressor backspin and associated transient loads during compressor shut down by preventing a reverse flow of refrigerant gas through the diffuser gap during compressor shutdown, which is prevented because the diffuser gap is substantially blocked by the full extension of the diffuser ring. During start-up, transient surge and stall also can be effectively eliminated as gas flow through the diffuser gap can be impeded as load and impeller speed increase, thereby alleviating the problems caused by startup loads at low speeds. The VGD mechanism can be used for capacity control as well so as to achieve more effective turndown at low loads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Steven T. Sommer, Jeb W. Schreiber, Justin P. Kauffman, Kurt F. Nenstiel
  • Patent number: 11092346
    Abstract: A zoning system for a heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning (HVAC) system includes a temperature control device configured to monitor a temperature in a zone of a structure for conditioning by the HVAC system and configured to send a wireless control signal including data based on the temperature, and a damper actuator configured to be associated with the zone and configured to adjust a position of a damper to control an airflow into the zone, where the damper actuator is configured to receive the wireless control signal from the temperature control device and configured to adjust the position of the damper based on the data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventor: Shaun B. Atchison
  • Publication number: 20210247094
    Abstract: A method for zone-based control of devices within a building management system (BMS) includes receiving a request to control a zone in a building. The method includes identifying a plurality of available zones in the building. The method includes receiving a selection to control a first zone from the plurality of available zones. In response to the selection, the method includes generating a password to restrict control of at least one device in the first zone. The method includes transmitting the password to the user device. The method includes receiving, via the input interface of the zone device different from the user device, the password. The method includes authorizing, responsive to receipt of the password via the input interface of the zone device, control of the at least one device in the first zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2018
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Sourabh Taranath Joshi, Subrata Bhattacharya, Krishan Kumar Sharma, Amol Sadashiv Patil, Ankur Thareja, Ashok Sridharan
  • Patent number: 11085666
    Abstract: A collapsible roof top unit (RTU) includes a plurality of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) components. The collapsible RTU also includes a frame disposed about the plurality of HVAC components. The frame is configured to transition between a full frame width configuration and a reduced frame width configuration. Additionally, the frame includes a plurality of retractable rails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Karan Garg, Gurpreet Singh, Neelkanth S. Gupte, Vinay Nanjappa
  • Patent number: 11085346
    Abstract: A vehicle exhaust system includes an exhaust component having an inner wall to define an internal cavity that provides an engine exhaust gas flow path from an inlet to an outlet. An injector is configured to spray a fluid into the internal cavity to mix with engine exhaust gas. An inlet baffle is mounted to the exhaust component adjacent the inlet and includes at least one scoop having a scoop length that is greater than a scoop width. The scoop includes a scoop opening that directs engine exhaust gas toward the inner wall of the internal cavity at a location that is upstream of spray injected by the injector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies, USA, LLC
    Inventors: Alfred N. Tucker, Tomasz Kozakeiwicz, Syed Saleem Quadri, Jeffery Prairie
  • Patent number: 11085832
    Abstract: A fluid protection cover for an electronic device includes a cowl configured to fit at least partially over an electronic device enclosure and shield a convection vent opening in the electronic device enclosure against fluid ingress, an opening located underneath the cowl and configured to permit the passage of air from an interior region of the electronic device enclosure to the ambient air, and a primary louver located underneath the cowl. The primary louver includes an inclined surface configured to direct fluid away from the opening. The fluid protection cover further includes a first end cap and a second end cap. Each end cap is configured to fit at least partially over an exterior face of the electronic device enclosure and join the cowl to the primary louver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventor: Daniel J. Spors
  • Publication number: 20210243550
    Abstract: A method includes defining a plurality of monitored spaces. For each of at least a subset of the plurality of monitored spaces, the method includes associating a set of laboratory equipment with the monitored space, calculating an equipment utilization score for the monitored space based on resource consumption data for the set of laboratory equipment, calculating an occupancy utilization score for the monitored space based on occupant tracking data for the monitored space, and calculating a combined utilization score based on the equipment utilization score and the occupancy utilization score. The method also includes providing a graphical user interface comprising the combined utilization scores for the subset of the plurality of monitored spaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Matthew Breed Myung-Sun Scott, Joseph McEvoy, Edward Gerard Mc Namara, Kyle Shamrock
  • Publication number: 20210240147
    Abstract: A method of predicting a time of effect of an intervention of a point of a Building Management System (BMS). The method includes evaluating a first input to determine how an intervention of a point will affect a variable of the BMS; predicting a time at which the intervention will affect the variable of the BMS; presenting feedback to a user via a user interface before implementing the intervention of the point, the feedback comprising the time at which the intervention of the point is predicted to affect the variable; and implementing the intervention or a cancellation of the intervention based at least in part on a second input from the user or an automated response to the feedback. The method allows for users to determine whether to implement proposed interventions in real-time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2020
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Dimitrios S. Papadopoulos, Kirk H. Drees
  • Publication number: 20210241595
    Abstract: One or more non-transitory computer-readable storage media having instructions stored thereon that, when executed by one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to implement a software defined alarm control unit (SDACU) to augment an existing fire panel, the SDACU configured to receive, from one or more sensors distributed within a building via the existing fire panel, a fire detection signal, generate, based on the fire detection signal, an operating command for one or more fire response devices associated with the building, and generate a graphical representation of the building, the graphical representation including a status of at least one of the one or more fire response devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: James Young, Sudhi R. Sinha
  • Publication number: 20210243509
    Abstract: A floor tile for an elevated floor in a building includes a non-through aperture defining a pocket within the floor tile having a base and one or more walls, an antenna disposed within the non-through aperture and configured to be communicably coupled to an access point, the antenna configured to transmit wireless signals, one or more reflective surfaces positioned on an inner surface of the non-through aperture and configured to reflect the wireless signals, and a shielding layer disposed on top of the antenna and configured to cover the non-through aperture to protect the antenna from an external environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: ZhongYi Jin, Youngchoon Park, Wenwen Zhao
  • Publication number: 20210238814
    Abstract: A system may include a first transportation device of a milling machine, a controller, and an inclination control system. The controller can control a construction machine including the first transportation device, which can move the construction machine over an operating surface. The inclination control system includes a first sensor coupled to the first transportation device to sense an orientation of the first transportation device relative to the frame of the milling machine. The controller controls the milling machine based on inclination information received from the inclination control system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Applicants: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc., Caterpillar Trimble Control Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Eric S. Engelmann, Mark A. Tarvin, Conwell K. Rife, JR.