Abstract: A system having, for example, data lines. In a case of any device that loses power, to keep communications, the data lines may be disconnected from, for instance, a physical layer transceiver, and at the same time, the lines may be connected to other lines to bypass the powered-off device. FETs and reed switches may be used for connection, disconnection and bypass functions.

Abstract: A wall mountable sensor module includes a housing defining an internal space that is segmented into a first internal space and a second internal space. The first internal space defines an air channel that extends from an air inlet to an air outlet. Two or more sensors are configured to be exposed to the air flow channel. A first sensor is configured to detect a first air parameter and a second sensor is configured to detect a second different air parameter, wherein the second sensor is situated downstream of the first sensor in the air flow channel. The sensor module includes a fan housed by the housing, the fan configured to cause an airflow to flow in through the air inlet, through the air flow channel thereby exposing each of the sensors to the airflow, and out through the air outlet.

Abstract: A wall mountable sensor module includes a housing defining an internal space that is segmented into a first internal space and a second internal space. The first internal space defines an air channel that extends from an air inlet to an air outlet. Two or more sensors are configured to be exposed to the air flow channel. A first sensor is configured to detect a first air parameter and a second sensor is configured to detect a second different air parameter, wherein the second sensor is situated downstream of the first sensor in the air flow channel. The sensor module includes a fan housed by the housing, the fan configured to cause an airflow to flow in through the air inlet, through the air flow channel thereby exposing each of the sensors to the airflow, and out through the air outlet.

Abstract: A thermostat includes a display having a metal backing, a printed circuit board having a ground plane, and one or more electrical components mounted to the printed circuit board in a shielded region on the printed circuit board between the ground plane and the metal backing. One or more conductive side shield elements are positioned between the printed circuit board and the display, extending along and defining the shielded region of the printed circuit board. The one or more conductive side shield elements are electrically connected to the ground plane of the printed circuit board and provide a side shield that reduces Electro-Magnetic Interference (EMI) generated by the one or more electrical components situated in the shielded region of the printed circuit board from escaping laterally out from between the ground plane of the printed circuit board and the metal backing of the display.

Abstract: A wall module for a building control system includes a back plate with one or more mounting features for mounting the backplate to a wall. A main body includes one or more attachment features for removably attaching the main body to the back plate. The main body also includes a front side and a back side, wherein at least part of the front side is formed by a front plate. A display is housed by the main body in a display cavity that is defined at least in part by the front plate, and wherein at least part of the display is viewable from the front side. An antenna is housed by the main body in an antenna cavity that is defined at least in part by the front plate.