Patents by Inventor Paul C. Wacker
Paul C. Wacker 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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Publication number: 20220075340Abstract: A building controller includes a plurality of inputs, a plurality of outputs and a plurality of manually-actuated HAND-OFF-AUTO (HOA) switches each having a HAND (H) position, an OFF (O) positon and an AUTO (A) position, wherein each of the plurality of HOA switches is associated with but not directly coupled to a corresponding output of the plurality of outputs. A controller is operatively coupled to the plurality of inputs, the plurality of outputs, and the plurality of HOA switches and is configured to recognize a position of each of the plurality of HOA switches, and to control one or more of the plurality of outputs in accordance with the recognized position of each of the plurality of HOA switches as well as a plurality of programmed configuration settings associated with the plurality of HOA switches.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2021Publication date: March 10, 2022Inventors: Louis A. Ferraro, Suresh Vemuri, Michael A. Pouchak, Paul C. Wacker, Todd Kreft
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Patent number: 11199827Abstract: A building controller includes a plurality of inputs, a plurality of outputs and a plurality of manually-actuated HAND-OFF-AUTO (HOA) switches each having a HAND (H) position, an OFF (O) position and an AUTO (A) position, wherein each of the plurality of HOA switches is associated with but not directly coupled to a corresponding output of the plurality of outputs. A controller is operatively coupled to the plurality of inputs, the plurality of outputs, and the plurality of HOA switches and is configured to recognize a position of each of the plurality of HOA switches, and to control one or more of the plurality of outputs in accordance with the recognized position of each of the plurality of HOA switches as well as a plurality of programmed configuration settings associated with the plurality of HOA switches.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2019Date of Patent: December 14, 2021Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Louis A. Ferraro, Suresh Vemuri, Michael A. Pouchak, Paul C. Wacker, Todd Kreft
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Publication number: 20200387130Abstract: A building controller includes a plurality of inputs, a plurality of outputs and a plurality of manually-actuated HAND-OFF-AUTO (HOA) switches each having a HAND (H) position, an OFF (O) position and an AUTO (A) position, wherein each of the plurality of HOA switches is associated with but not directly coupled to a corresponding output of the plurality of outputs. A controller is operatively coupled to the plurality of inputs, the plurality of outputs, and the plurality of HOA switches and is configured to recognize a position of each of the plurality of HOA switches, and to control one or more of the plurality of outputs in accordance with the recognized position of each of the plurality of HOA switches as well as a plurality of programmed configuration settings associated with the plurality of HOA switches.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2019Publication date: December 10, 2020Inventors: Louis A. Ferraro, Suresh Vemuri, Michael A. Pouchak, Paul C. Wacker, Todd Kreft
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Patent number: 10495335Abstract: A generic user interface for rapid application development on a stand-alone control platform. A user interface may be designed using generic menu methodology consisting of predefined tables, fonts, and templates, such that table entries and menu selections are made based on the platform. An example platform may be designed from function blocks from a function block engine. An application may be developed to run on the control platform (within the constraints of the hardware and function block engine), and a corresponding user interface may be automatically generated by populating the generic tables of the user interface methodology based on simple user input during placement of the function blocks, as an example.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2017Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventor: Paul C. Wacker
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Publication number: 20170321919Abstract: A generic user interface for rapid application development on a stand-alone control platform. A user interface may be designed using generic menu methodology consisting of predefined tables, fonts, and templates, such that table entries and menu selections are made based on the platform. An example platform may be designed from function blocks from a function block engine. An application may be developed to run on the control platform (within the constraints of the hardware and function block engine), and a corresponding user interface may be automatically generated by populating the generic tables of the user interface methodology based on simple user input during placement of the function blocks, as an example.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventor: Paul C. Wacker
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Patent number: 9726392Abstract: A generic user interface for rapid application development on a stand-alone control platform. A user interface may be designed using generic menu methodology consisting of predefined tables, fonts, and templates, such that table entries and menu selections are made based on the platform. An example platform may be designed from function blocks from a function block engine. An application may be developed to run on the control platform (within the constraints of the hardware and function block engine), and a corresponding user interface may be automatically generated by populating the generic tables of the user interface methodology based on simple user input during placement of the function blocks, as an example.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2007Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventor: Paul C. Wacker
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Patent number: 9619249Abstract: A wall module user interface having a memory with a table driven structure. The structure may incorporate an objects table subject to a dynamic object table capable of rendering display objects such as labels or button icons based on arbitrary comparison conditions against the value of a variable at run time. Also, the structure may incorporate a screen actions table subject to a dynamic actions table to similarly determine an action of the user interface based on arbitrary comparison conditions against the value of a variable. An action may be, for example, going to a next screen, where the next screen is determined by the value of the variable at run time.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2014Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Paul Grinberg, Miroslav Mikulica, Ralph C. Brindle, Paul C. Wacker
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Patent number: 9285134Abstract: A configurable wall module having selectable home screens, custom menu navigation, and incorporating functional design. The display utilizes fixed segments. menu navigation and configuration which may be facilitated with soft keys having indicative labels associated with them. The parameters may be accessed from categories by soft keys via two-level menu navigation. Certain parameter value and setpoint entries may be effected with up/down keys. Module configuration may be performed by a user. To provide such user capability, the module may be programmed and configured by an installer with a software configuration tool used in connection with the building automation system associated with the module.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2007Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: William J. Bray, Ankur Jhawar, Gary P. Kasper, Jason C. Laberge, Jakub Andrzejewski, Paul C. Wacker, Siddharth Ghule, Stalin Gutha, Bruce S. Johnson
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Publication number: 20150254799Abstract: A flexible fixed-content dynamically changeable wall module user interface having a memory with a table driven structure. The structure may incorporate an objects table subject to a dynamic object table capable of rendering display objects such as labels or button icons based on arbitrary comparison conditions against the value of a variable at run time. Also, the structure may incorporate a screen actions table subject to a dynamic actions table to similarly determine an action of the user interface based on arbitrary comparison conditions against the value of a variable. An action may be, for example, going to a next screen, where the next screen is determined by the value of the variable at run time.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2014Publication date: September 10, 2015Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Paul Grinberg, Miroslav Mikulica, Ralph C. Brindle, Paul C. Wacker
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Publication number: 20140129003Abstract: A controller having logical inputs and outputs and physical options for input and output connections that may be determined at the time that the controller is shipped from a factory. However, after release of the controller from the factory, an end user may have the flexibility to map logical inputs and outputs to physical inputs and outputs, respectively, in any manner as desired. This flexibility may result in optimal use of a limited number of input/output terminals and any available network variables to reduce controller complexity and costs.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2012Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Ralph C. Brindle, Aaron F. D'Souza, Paul C. Wacker, Stalin Gutha
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Patent number: 8224466Abstract: A controller for dynamic redefinition of a short stack initialization to provide a low cost generic controller. The controller may be built with a network variable interface which has its variables initially selected by the time of the completion of the build. Thus, if different network variables are desired, then the controller needs to be placed with the builder or special technician for implementing the changes. The present invention modifies that controller so as to provide a capability of changing the network variables without the need of the builder or anyone else to modify the network variables in the controller's interface. The network variables may now be changed by an operator or customer, even while that controller is in operation.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2006Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventor: Paul C. Wacker
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Publication number: 20110119279Abstract: A system having a pre-analysis filter for monitoring incoming data and selecting out data that contributes to event-based trending. Trending from the selected data may be created, started and stopped on the fly. The selected data may generate a temporary log configuration file to allow the log engine to capture the significant data to be logged into storage. The data in storage may be subject to extensive trend analysis. A result of this system is that the amount of data stored is small compared to the amount of all incoming data.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2009Publication date: May 19, 2011Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Paul C. Wacker, Kevin B. Moore
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Patent number: 7826929Abstract: A programmable controller and method of operating a programmable controller are provided. In one illustrative embodiment, the programmable controller may have non-volatile memory and random-access memory (RAM), which, in some cases, may be implemented in a single microcontroller. The illustrative programmable controller may include a function block engine resident in the non-volatile memory, a block execution list being resident in the non-volatile memory, and a parameter and/or variable storage space being resident in RAM. The function block engine may execute a program according to a list of function blocks identified in the block execution list. In some cases, the program can be executed from the non-volatile memory, which in some cases may be FLASH memory. Additionally, in some cases, the non-volatile memory may include a firmware portion and a user programmable portion.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2006Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventor: Paul C. Wacker
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Patent number: 7784705Abstract: An electronic device such as an HVAC controller that accounts for internal heating in determining an environmental condition such as temperature or humidity in the space surrounding the HVAC controller. The HVAC controller may calculate a transient heat rise value that is based upon a powered time period and a first order time lag, especially during a time period before which the HVAC controller reaches a steady state temperature condition.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2006Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Gary P. Kasper, Gary A. Smith, Paul C. Wacker
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Patent number: 7787994Abstract: Methods and systems for controlling an HVAC actuator using a single output control signal are disclosed. In one illustrative embodiment, the single output control signal may be a digital signal that serially encodes desired position data (either an absolute position or a relative position) for the HVAC actuator. In some cases, the single output control signal is provided by a controller remote from the HVAC actuator, and is received by the HVAC actuator. The HVAC actuator may include a controller for decoding the serially encoded data contained in the single output control signal, and for controlling the HVAC actuator accordingly.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2006Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventor: Paul C. Wacker
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Publication number: 20090158188Abstract: A configurable wall module having selectable home screens, custom menu navigation, and incorporating functional design. The display utilizes fixed segments. menu navigation and configuration which may be facilitated with soft keys having indicative labels associated with them. The parameters may be accessed from categories by soft keys via two-level menu navigation. Certain parameter value and setpoint entries may be effected with up/down keys. Module configuration may be performed by a user. To provide such user capability, the module may be programmed and configured by an installer with a software configuration tool used in connection with the building automation system associated with the module.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2007Publication date: June 18, 2009Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: William J. Bray, Ankur Jhawar, Gary P. Kasper, Jason C. Laberge, Jakub Andrzejewski, Paul C. Wacker, Siddharth Ghule, Stalin Gutha, Bruce S. Johnson
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Publication number: 20080125914Abstract: A controller for dynamic redefinition of a short stack initialization to provide a low cost generic controller. The controller may be built with a network variable interface which has its variables initially selected by the time of the completion of the build. Thus, if different network variables are desired, then the controller needs to be placed with the builder or special technician for implementing the changes. The present invention modifies that controller so as to provide a capability of changing the network variables without the need of the builder or anyone else to modify the network variables in the controller's interface. The network variables may now be changed by an operator or customer, even while that controller is in operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2006Publication date: May 29, 2008Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventor: Paul C. Wacker
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Publication number: 20080058966Abstract: Methods and systems for controlling an HVAC actuator using a single output control signal are disclosed. In one illustrative embodiment, the single output control signal may be a digital signal that serially encodes desired position data (either an absolute position or a relative position) for the HVAC actuator. In some cases, the single output control signal is provided by a controller remote from the HVAC actuator, and is received by the HVAC actuator. The HVAC actuator may include a controller for decoding the serially encoded data contained in the single output control signal, and for controlling the HVAC actuator accordingly.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2006Publication date: March 6, 2008Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventor: Paul C. Wacker
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Publication number: 20080015739Abstract: A programmable controller and method of operating a programmable controller are provided. In one illustrative embodiment, the programmable controller may have non-volatile memory and random-access memory (RAM), which, in some cases, may be implemented in a single microcontroller. The illustrative programmable controller may include a function block engine resident in the non-volatile memory, a block execution list being resident in the non-volatile memory, and a parameter and/or variable storage space being resident in RAM. The function block engine may execute a program according to a list of function blocks identified in the block execution list. In some cases, the program can be executed from the non-volatile memory, which in some cases may be FLASH memory. Additionally, in some cases, the non-volatile memory may include a firmware portion and a user programmable portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2006Publication date: January 17, 2008Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventor: Paul C. Wacker
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Publication number: 20080004725Abstract: A generic user interface for rapid application development on a stand-alone control platform. A user interface may be designed using generic menu methodology consisting of predefined tables, fonts, and templates, such that table entries and menu selections are made based on the platform. An example platform may be designed from function blocks from a function block engine. An application may be developed to run on the control platform (within the constraints of the hardware and function block engine), and a corresponding user interface may be automatically generated by populating the generic tables of the user interface methodology based on simple user input during placement of the function blocks, as an example.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2007Publication date: January 3, 2008Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventor: Paul C. Wacker