Abstract: A method for offsetting power used by an air conditioning system coupled to an AC power grid at a point of common coupling (PCC), the method including: receiving a point of common coupling (PCC) setpoint, a charge limit, a discharge limit and a power demand of the first unit; selecting an operating mode from the following operating modes: a normal mode during which a first unit of the air conditioning system is powered by only the AC power grid; a charging mode during which the first unit of the air conditioning system is powered by only the AC power grid and an energy storage device is charged, a discharging mode during which the first unit of the air conditioning system is powered by both the AC power grid and the energy storage device.

Abstract: Described herein is a method for tampering detection in at least one passive component of a heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC-R) system, the method comprising attaching one or more devices to a corresponding fastener of the at least one passive component, wherein the one or more devices are configured to transmit an alert signal based on at least one of a position of a sensing element of the one or more devices, vibration detections between the one or more devices and the at least one passive component, and/or unresponsiveness of at least one neighboring device, determining, by a controller, a tamper state of the at least one passive component based on the alert signal, and transmitting, by the controller, an electronic control signal to at least one of the one or more devices and/or the HVAC-R system based on the tamper state.

Abstract: A system includes an air conditioning system including a first unit including a compressor and a second unit; an energy storage device; a first transfer switch providing a power connection to the first unit; and a system energy manager configured to control the first transfer switch to supply power to both the second unit and the first unit from one of an AC power grid or the energy storage device.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure describe a Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system and method for generating fire alerts for an indoor environment having a plurality of zones. The method comprises receiving, from an outside air temperature (OAT) sensor of the HVAC system, a current outside temperature value for an outdoor environment. Further, the method comprises receiving, from a zone sensor associated with the HVAC system, a current zone temperature value associated with a corresponding zone, from among the plurality of zones, in the indoor environment. Furthermore, the method comprises detecting, when the current zone temperature value is greater than the current outside temperature value, whether a rate of change of the current zone temperature value is greater than a predefined threshold value. Additionally, the method comprises generating a fire alert for the zone based on the detection step.

Abstract: Disclosed is an HVAC system for enabling and controlling management of HVAC features. The system includes at least one HVAC equipment, and at least one remote control device communicatively connected with the at least one HVAC equipment. The at least one remote control device includes a processor(s) configured to receive a request including an indication to enable and configure operational characteristic(s) of the at least one HVAC equipment, and at least one of user identification information or HVAC equipment identification information. The processor(s) is further configured to determine a validity of the received request and to enable and configure the operational characteristic(s) upon determining that the received request is valid.

Abstract: Provided are embodiments for a wireless gateway device for a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system for providing sensor information and sensor communication over relay-controlled power line. The wireless gate device includes an input/output (I/O) interface, a communication unit, and a controller. The controller is communicably coupled with the I/O interface and the communication unit. The controller is configured to receive operational data from at least one of one or more sensors and a thermostat of the HVAC system over the power line. The controller is also configured to control one or more components of the HVAC system based on the operational data associated with the HVAC system. The controller can also transmit the operational data to a remote server.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure describe systems and methods for remotely modifying an operating state of a wireless radio on a first device via a second device. The system comprises a first device comprising a wireless radio, and a controller in a second device configured to communicate with the first device via a serial communication bus. The controller is configured to receive an input to trigger a change in an operating state of the wireless radio on the first device. Further, the controller is configured to transmit, via the serial communication bus, a signalling message to the first device to initiate change in the operating state of the wireless radio on the first device, wherein the first device is configured to modify the operating state of the wireless radio on the first device.

Abstract: According to an embodiment, a thermostat of a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system, the thermostat comprising a controller operable to perform operations that include receiving an energy budget for a site, the energy budget including an allocated maximum total energy usage by energy loads of the site over a predetermined time duration. The method further includes generating an energy usage forecast for the energy loads over the predetermined time duration; and based at least in part on a determination that the energy usage forecast exceeds the energy budget, generating an energy usage reduction plan. The energy usage reduction plan includes instructions operable to control one or more of the energy loads such that an actual total energy usage by the energy loads over the predetermined time duration does not exceed the energy budget. The energy loads include the HVAC system.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure are directed towards systems and methods for regulating a water heater via a thermostat. The thermostat comprises a receiver configured to receive one or more inputs from one or more sensors configured to monitor, for a predefined duration of time, usage pattern of the water heater. Further, the thermostat comprises a controller configured to determine, via a machine learning neural network, a scheduling pattern for hot water based on the monitored usage pattern. The controller is further configured to operate the water heater based on the scheduling pattern.

Abstract: Provided are embodiments for a wireless gateway device for a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system for providing sensor information and sensor communication over relay-controlled power line. The wireless gate device includes an input/output (I/O) interface, a communication unit, and a controller. The controller is communicably coupled with the I/O interface and the communication unit. The controller is configured to receive operational data from at least one of one or more sensors and a thermostat of the HVAC system over the power line. The controller is also configured to control one or more components of the HVAC system based on the operational data associated with the HVAC system. The controller can also transmit the operational data to a remote server.

Abstract: A networked heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system is provided. The networked HVAC system includes HVAC equipment deployed in a building and an element of HVAC equipment, which is communicatively coupled with the HVAC equipment to collect types of diagnostic information relating to the HVAC equipment. The element of HVAC equipment is normally operable in a normal mode and is selectively operable in a service mode. The normal mode is characterized in that diagnostic information is collected by the element of HVAC equipment at a first rate. The service mode is characterized in that diagnostic information is collected by the element of HVAC equipment at a second rate, which is greater than the first rate.

Abstract: In embodiments of the disclosure, an occupancy detector includes a processor operable to perform processor operations that include receiving audio signals from a plurality of sources; performing analysis on the audio signals; and, based at least in part on a result of the analysis performed on the audio signals, making a determination of the audio signals that resulted from an action of a person located within an indoor area-under-evaluation.

Abstract: In embodiments of the disclosure, a distributed thermostat includes a controller unit that houses a controller operable to control operation of a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. The controller is further operable to receive environmental information from a sensor network that is distributed from the controller unit; receive user inputs from a user interface application that is distributed from the controller unit; and control the operation of the HVAC system based at least in part on the environmental information and the user inputs.

Abstract: A heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system for a structure is provided. The HVAC system includes one or more of an outdoor unit disposed at an exterior of the structure and an indoor unit disposed at an interior of the structure. Various operations of the one or more of the outdoor and indoor units are controllable to maintain desired environmental conditions in the interior of the structure. At least one of the one or more of the outdoor and indoor units includes a wireless transceiver which is wirelessly communicative with an external entity.

Abstract: A heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system for a structure is provided. The HVAC system includes one or more of an outdoor unit disposed at an exterior of the structure and an indoor unit disposed at an interior of the structure. Various operations of the one or more of the outdoor and indoor units are controllable to maintain desired environmental conditions in the interior of the structure. At least one of the one or more of the outdoor and indoor units includes a wireless transceiver which is wirelessly communicative with an external entity.

Abstract: A method of applying information from a heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system in a premises to a fire and security system in the premises. The method includes acquiring information related to the operation of the HVAC system, communicating the information to the fire and security system building system, and utilizing the information in the fire and security system to arm the fire and security system, or provide a notification to a user, on a user device, of the fire and security system if the fire and security system indicates a condition not in accordance with the information, and generate an alarm, of the fire and security system, if the fire and security system indicates a condition not in accordance with the information.

Abstract: An automated error monitoring system for intelligent appliances includes an unmanned drone having at least one of a short range wireless communication system and a physical data connection. The unmanned drone further includes a memory and a processor, with the memory storing instructions for causing the unmanned drone to move into a short range communication zone of an intelligent appliance, establish a data connection between the unmanned drone and the intelligent appliance, and perform a data transfer between the unmanned drone and the intelligent appliance.