Abstract: Methods and systems for configuring guest room control devices in hotel facilities. A user interface displays a guest room control device type selector, guest room selector, and configuration command selector. A user selects one or more guest room control device types, guest rooms, and a configuration command. A configuration command message delivers the selected command to guest room control devices of the selected types in the selected rooms to update device configurations. The devices control equipment associated with respective guest rooms. Status of command execution can be monitored and failed commands can be re-run. Configuration settings include temperature deadbands for different room occupancy states. In another method, a guest room control device copies configuration settings from a remote device over a mesh network and controls room equipment using the updated configuration.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling temperature in hotel guest rooms using a thermostat with multiple temperature deadband configurations. The thermostat connects to a server and includes configuration parameters for comfort temperature setpoint and temperature deadbands for different room states—rented/occupied, rented/unoccupied, and unrented. The server displays these parameters via a user interface allowing a facility manager to modify the deadbands within enforced limits. The thermostat controls room temperature using the appropriate deadband based on room occupancy and rental status, determined through occupancy sensors and property management system integration. The system can recommend deadband changes based on historical temperature data and outdoor conditions, while calculating estimated energy savings. Configuration parameters can be downloaded to one or multiple thermostats across guest rooms facility-wide.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a concurrent 3-Way bidirectional message redirection component of control system which includes two coordinating supervisors each configured to process data streams representing sensor values and local inputs from an environment and to return additional data as well as operating instructions to the source of the data stream. The message redirection component determines which coordinating supervisor is currently in control of the operation of the system and moderates transitions between configurations of the system.

Abstract: A method and system for manipulating the display of a paperless recorder. The method comprises providing a touchscreen associated with a paperless recorder. The display of the paperless recorder can be manipulated using a plurality of finger movements. The display of the paperless recorder and the associated data provided on the touchscreen is then displayed according to the finger movement. Thereby allowing a user to control paperless recorders in a fashion that is intuitively similar to paper-based recorders, which utilizes natural human gestures to accomplish desired actions.