With Indicator Or Alarm Patents (Class 236/94)
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Patent number: 12140373Abstract: An overcooled meat fresh-preservation control method, a controller and a refrigerator are provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2017Date of Patent: November 12, 2024Assignees: HEFEI HUALING CO., LTD., HEFEI MIDEA REFRIGERATOR CO., LTD., MIDEA GROUP CO., LTD.Inventors: Qinqin Gong, Huixin Shi, Zhigang Wu, Zhifang Ning
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Patent number: 12130034Abstract: Provided is a heat pump system including a compressor for compressing a refrigerant the heat pump system including: an input interface configured to receive an input of an authentication code; a display configured to display the authentication code input through the input interface; and a controller to control an operation of the heat pump system according to whether a control program to control the operation is to be activated based on the authentication code input through the input interface.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2021Date of Patent: October 29, 2024Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Seok Hyun Jang, Jae-Yang Lee, Dong Han Ko, Yong Sang Kong, Suk Ho Lee, Min Chang
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Patent number: 12123240Abstract: Provided is a refrigerator. While a user is holding an object in both hands, a door may be automatically and additionally opened using another part of a body other than hands.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2022Date of Patent: October 22, 2024Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Jaehoon Shin, Myoungju Kang, Dongjeong Kim
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Patent number: 12117206Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system and a method for discharging carbon monoxide (CO) by using a CO leakage alarm device and, more specifically, to a system and a method for discharging CO by using a CO leakage alarm device, the system and the method being operated on the basis of the Internet of things (IoT) so as to: detect CO leakage caused by damage to a boiler flue and sound an alarm through at least two from among the CO leakage alarm device, a boiler controller, a wall pad, and the like, automatically perform boiler ventilation and indoor air ventilation when the leakage is determined; and directly notify CO leakage-related authorities and users about the CO leakage.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2020Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: NANOKEM CO., LTD.Inventors: Young-Hwan Choi, Sung-An Ha, Jung-Jae Jang
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Patent number: 12097745Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system for controlling a temperature of a computer disposed in an enclosed compartment of a vehicle. The system includes at least one temperature sensor associated with the computer, the at least one temperature sensor for providing temperature data in connection with the computer to a control module; at least one air vent provided in a surface of the enclosed compartment, wherein the at least one air vent is positioned to direct air flow to a designated area of the computer; an air conditioning system for generating air at an air temperature specified by the control module based at least in part on the temperature data provided by the at least one temperature sensor; and at least one duct for conducting the air generated by the air conditioning system into the enclosed compartment via the at least one vent.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2023Date of Patent: September 24, 2024Assignee: GM Cruise Holdings LLCInventor: David Lee Hyatt
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Patent number: 12094258Abstract: A system for capturing and displaying vehicle data includes a vehicle data capture system having a pair of elongated platforms for receiving a subject vehicle, a plurality of cameras and microphones, and a series of dynamometer units for capturing vehicle images, sounds, and performance information. An interior data capture unit includes a portable camera and microphone, an OBD scanner and temperature sensor for capturing information from the interior of the subject vehicle. A system controller is communicatively linked to a platform provider over a network and sends the captured vehicle data. The platform provider includes functionality for receiving the vehicle data from the system controller, and for communicating with a third party data provider to receive additional data pertaining to a subject vehicle. All received data is provided as a comprehensive vehicle report and submitted to a client interface device.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2021Date of Patent: September 17, 2024Inventor: Evgeny Lunegov
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Patent number: 12085298Abstract: An environmental equipment control apparatus controls environmental equipment. The environmental equipment control apparatus includes a grasping unit that grasps physical-and-mental-state information about a physical and mental state of a user, a control unit that changes a control state of the environmental equipment in a case in which the physical-and-mental-state information satisfies a predetermined state condition, and a storage unit that stores correspondence information in which changes in the control state of the environmental equipment are associated with changes in the physical-and-mental-state information of the user grasped by the grasping unit in accordance with the changes in the control state of the environmental equipment.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2022Date of Patent: September 10, 2024Assignee: Daikin Industries, Ltd.Inventors: Atsushi Nishino, Satoshi Hashimoto
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Patent number: 12085297Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for advanced monitoring of an HVAC system. In some implementations, a voltage measurement across at least two interface terminals of a thermostat that controls an HVAC system of a property is obtained. The voltage measurements are analyzed. A likely power cycling activity of a component of the HVAC system is determined based on analyzing the voltage measurements. Whether the HVAC system is operating properly is determined based on the likely power cycling activity of the component of the HVAC system. Data indicating whether the HVAC system is operating properly is generated and outputted based on determining whether the HVAC system is operating properly.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2022Date of Patent: September 10, 2024Assignee: Alarm.com IncorporatedInventors: Ronald Byron Kabler, Murali Pasupuleti
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Patent number: 12078500Abstract: A solar loading-based system includes a memory, a disturbance prediction module, a cabin temperature estimation module and a thermal control module. The memory stores a cabin thermal load model of an interior cabin of a host vehicle and a solar load prediction model. The disturbance prediction module: receives signals indicative of states of cabin thermal actuators and comfort metrics; and predicts an effect of solar loading over a known portion of a predicted route including predicting cabin temperatures based on the solar load prediction model, the states of the cabin thermal actuators, and the comfort metrics. The cabin temperature estimation module, based on the cabin thermal load model, determines a first comfort metric based on the predicted cabin temperatures. The thermal control module controls cabin thermal actuators to adjust cabin states, including the first comfort metric, to respective target values based on the predicted effect of solar loading.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2022Date of Patent: September 3, 2024Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Bharatkumar Hegde, Ibrahim Haskara, Shailendra Kaushik, Chen-Fang Chang
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Patent number: 12061002Abstract: A building device includes a plurality of sensors, a display device, and a control circuit. The display device includes a user interface having a set of indicator lights. The display device further includes a plurality of touch-sensitive buttons configured to receive a user input. The control circuit is configured to receive configuration information relating to a preset setpoint value, a maximum setpoint value, and a minimum setpoint value. The control circuit is further configured to receive a user input relating to a temperature adjustment for increasing a current setpoint value or decreasing the current setpoint value. The control circuit is further configured to configure an output of the set of indicator lights to provide a visual representation of the temperature adjustment by associating the current setpoint value with activation of at least one of the indicator light of the set.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2023Date of Patent: August 13, 2024Assignee: Tyco Fire & Security GmbHInventors: Daniel R. Rumler, Daniel J. Spacek, Kevin C. Luty, Rex Allen
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Patent number: 12054034Abstract: A transport refrigeration system (20) includes a refrigerant compression device (32), a refrigerant heat rejection heat exchanger (34), an expansion device (36), and a refrigerant heat absorption heat exchanger (38) connected in refrigerant flow communication; a battery (60); a supply line (L1-L3) configured to power an electric device (E1-E3); a switch (S1-S3) connecting the battery (60) to the supply line (L1-L3); a return line (R1-R3) configured to provide a connection to the electric device (E1-E3); a controller (54) configured to open or close the switch (S1-S3) in response at least one of battery voltage and current on at least one of the supply line (L1-L3) and the return line (R1-R3).Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2018Date of Patent: August 6, 2024Assignee: CARRIER CORPORATIONInventor: Jamal Zarrabi
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Patent number: 12050030Abstract: A controller for use in a gas appliance system includes a circuit board, a plurality of connectors and a processor mounted on the circuit board. The processor controls operation of the gas appliance using, in part, at least one connector of the plurality of connectors and control settings for an intermittent pilot (IP) system in response to a user selection to configure the controller to control an IP system, and controls operation of the gas appliance using, in part, at least one connector of the plurality of connectors and control settings for a direct spark ignition (DSI) system in response to a user selection to configure the controller to control a DSI system.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2020Date of Patent: July 30, 2024Assignee: Copeland Comfort Control LPInventor: David L. Vie
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Patent number: 12017505Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for providing energy consumption feedback for powering a transport climate control system using external data. This can include determining whether an energy level of an energy storage source is greater than an expected energy consumption of a transport climate control system during a route, based on route parameters and route conditions. The route conditions may be obtained from a source such as a remote server, and include data such as weather data, traffic data, or the like. The systems and methods may further compare current energy levels to an updated predictions of energy consumption during transit to determine if the energy level is sufficient to complete the route and alert the user when the energy level is insufficient to complete the route.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2018Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: THERMO KING LLCInventors: Philip Lewis Lavrich, Mark D. Leasure, Casey Briscoe, Grant A. Baumgardner, Ryan Wayne Schumacher, Wallace Stephen Hubbard, Panayu Robert Srichai, Matthew Srnec
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Patent number: 11988443Abstract: An electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device of the present invention comprises a communication unit and a processor for receiving information on a refrigerator from the refrigerator through the communication unit, dividing an operation section of the refrigerator into an event section and a normal section on the basis of the received information, and determining whether the refrigerator is abnormal on the basis of a state of the refrigerator in the normal section or the event section among the received information. The event section includes a section from a time point when a door of the refrigerator is opened to a time point when the temperature of the refrigerator reaches a predetermined temperature after the door is closed, and the normal section includes a section from a time point when the temperature of the refrigerator reaches the predetermined temperature to a time point before the door is opened.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2019Date of Patent: May 21, 2024Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Youngjae Oh, Taehan Jeon, Jaehyun Park, Minjae Kim, Boah Kim, Hyunwoo Kim, Jangpyo Park, Changwon Son, Dongeui Shin
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Patent number: 11981186Abstract: A method and system for a responsive climate control interface are disclosed. The climate control interface includes an interactive element further comprised of a climate settings map and a climate setting selector. The climate setting selector can be moved to different locations on the climate settings map in order to select a climate setting with a particular temperature and fan speed. The appearance of both the climate settings map and the climate setting selector can be changed as the climate change selector is moved in order to visually indicate temperature and fan speed settings. The system also includes a haptic feedback module that can convert climate settings into haptic feedback levels.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2021Date of Patent: May 14, 2024Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Christopher Tarchala, Hanna Gee, Megan Colleen Sundquist
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Patent number: 11940189Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (“HVAC”) system include a supply damper, a return damper, and a defrost damper which are operable to control a supply airflow, a return airflow, and a defrost airflow to flow between a supply duct, a return duct, and an indoor heat exchanger without substantially flowing into and substantially cooling an indoor space. A reheat coil may also warm the supply air flow and a defrost return line may be used to bypass a bi-flow expansion device and an indoor heat exchanger.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2022Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Goodman Manufacturing Company, L.P.Inventors: Michael F. Taras, David L. Boyea
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Patent number: 11924001Abstract: A system for adapting a water softener for wireless communication is disclosed. In some embodiments, a system for adapting a water softener with a serial communication port for communication with a user via a remote server, an internet connection, and internet enabled device is provided, the system comprising: a wireless gateway device connected to a router; and a wireless adapter connected to the serial communication port, comprising: a gateway node; a transceiver; and a processor programmed to: establish a wireless connection with the wireless gateway; receive a first message from the water softener; cause the gateway node to modify the first message; cause the first modified message to be transmitted to the remote server via the wireless gateway; receive a second message from the remote server; modify the second message for output to the water softener; and transmit the second modified message to the water softener.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2021Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: PENTAIR RESIDENTIAL FILTRATION, LLCInventors: Hassan Khalid, Micheal Pasche, Brian Broga, Robert Westphal, Brian Boothe
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Patent number: 11920968Abstract: An apparatus and a method for ascertaining and billing for a volume of air generated by an air-conveying device. The air quantity ascertaining and billing apparatus has an air-conveying device generating an air volume flow through an air passage. A measuring device measures air-related parameters of the particular air volume flow. An analysis unit analyzes the measured parameters, in order to determine the total air volume that was conveyed by the air conveying device through the air passage over a period. A transfer device transfers the value determined for the air volume by the analysis unit to a validation device. The validation device links the air volume flow or the determined air volume to an economic value, in order to obtain a billing value for the generated air volume.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2019Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: ebm-papst Mulfingen GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Thomas Sauer
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Patent number: 11913659Abstract: A computer system provides a method for analyzing various parameters, variables and/or conditions associated with the operation of HVAC systems. Some example computer systems display a coordinate system with multiple graphs of variables and conditions having disparate units of measure, such as degrees Centigrade, percent, ppm, on/off, etc. In some examples, variables and conditions with similar units of measure are grouped together. The groups of similar units are plotted along different segments of the coordinate system's y-axis. The segments and their respective graphs of similar units are distributed vertically, one above the other. All of the graphs, however, share a common x-axis, which is labeled in units of time. This makes it easier to visually compare multiple, disparate variables and conditions at particular points in time. When an HVAC related problem occurs, the visual comparisons can help identify the problem and its source.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2021Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Foong Yeen Chan, Zhongshengyun Gao, Prabhat Ranjan, Bhavesh Gupta, Gutha Stalin Sanghamitra, Ashu Rawat
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Patent number: 11898765Abstract: A programmable thermostat usable to program their thermostat in a more intuitive manner using the fewer commands. The programmable thermostat provides a simplified level of programming that is intuitive and quick, based on a common set of settings, such as a nighttime setback programming that automatically adjusts the thermostat setpoint down in the evening and resetting the setpoint up in the morning, and a “five and two” programming reflecting the normal five-day work week and two-day weekend, as well as four events per day during the work week but only two events during the two weekend days. By compromising infinite flexibility and customization of programming for the efficiency of assuming that the most common settings are sufficient for most users, and these most common settings can be accomplished with a greatly reduced set of intuitive commands, making it easier for users to making use of thermostat programming.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2022Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: Warmboard, Inc.Inventor: Terry Wayne Alsberg
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Patent number: 11867396Abstract: The aim of the invention is to create a device for indicating the status of a gas burner, which device functions independently of the circumstances of the specific gas burner design and arrangement.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2019Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Inventor: Barbara Happe
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Patent number: 11859429Abstract: Provided is a refrigerator. While a user is holding an object in both hands, a door may be automatically and additionally opened using another part of a body other than hands.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2022Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Jaehoon Shin, Myoungju Kang, Dongjeong Kim
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Patent number: 11808442Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to induction systems for wirelessly transmitting electricity. Specifically, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to methods and systems for wirelessly transmitting electricity to a light incorporated within, for example, a spa. In some embodiments, the systems include at least one pair of induction coils (e.g., receiving and transmitting coils) incorporated into a selectively removable spa seatback. The at least one pair of induction coils can be used to wirelessly transmit electricity to a light disposed within the selectively removable spa seatback. In some embodiments, a converter is incorporated into the system to adjust at least one characteristic of the light, such as brightness, color, and/or a lighting pattern.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2022Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: Bullfrog International, LCInventors: Todd Anderson, Eric Hales, Michael Andersen
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Patent number: 11802711Abstract: Each of plurality of personal terminals is configured to acquire first data indicating a result of inputting whether a possessor is comfortable, second data indicating a terminal location, and third data indicating a temperature at the terminal location. An information processing device includes a first learning unit to classify the plurality of personal terminals into a plurality of classes based on the first to third data transmitted from the plurality of personal terminals, a storage unit to store a plurality of control details each associated with a corresponding one of the plurality of classes into which the first learning unit classifies the plurality of personal terminals, and a control unit to read, from the storage unit, a control detail associated with a class into which a personal terminal detected in an air conditioning target space is classified among the plurality of classes and control an air conditioning device.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2020Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: Mitsubishi Electric CorporationInventors: Yasushi Sato, Takanori Kyoya
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Patent number: 11796248Abstract: A refrigerator appliance assembly includes a cabinet having at least one chamber for receipt of an item, a door permitting access to the at least one chamber, a temperature port within the at least one chamber, and a temperature probe communicatively coupled with the temperature port. The temperature probe is configured to generate one or more first temperature signals representative of an actual temperature of at least one of the item or the at least one chamber. The refrigerator appliance also includes a controller communicatively coupled to the temperature probe. Thus, upon receipt of the one or more first temperature signals, the controller determines the actual temperature of at least one of the item or the at least one chamber. Further, the refrigerator appliance also includes a user interface communicatively coupled to the controller.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2020Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Yang AiSong, Timothy David Kaiser
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Patent number: 11796202Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring ventilation effects in one or more locations are described herein. In various embodiments, a server computer 120 tracks CO2 level changes measured for a plurality of locations over a plurality of intervals of time over a plurality of days. When the server computer 120 receives data indicating performance of a ventilation action at a particular location and time, the system tracks changes in CO2 levels to determine whether the device is operating optimally and, if the device is not operating optimally, sends a notification to a client computing device. Using tracked CO2 level changes, the server computer 120 may identify ventilation actions to perform at different points in time and send instructions to a ventilation system which, when executed, cause performance of the ventilation actions.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2021Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: EnerAllies, Inc.Inventors: Stephen C. Maruyama, Robert S. Keil
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Patent number: 11766914Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system for controlling a temperature of a computer disposed in an enclosed compartment of a vehicle. The system includes at least one temperature sensor associated with the computer, the at least one temperature sensor for providing temperature data in connection with the computer to a control module; at least one air vent provided in a surface of the enclosed compartment, wherein the at least one air vent is positioned to direct air flow to a designated area of the computer; an air conditioning system for generating air at an air temperature specified by the control module based at least in part on the temperature data provided by the at least one temperature sensor; and at least one duct for conducting the air generated by the air conditioning system into the enclosed compartment via the at least one vent.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2019Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: GM CRUISE HOLDINGS LLCInventor: David Lee Hyatt
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Patent number: 11708991Abstract: An HVAC controller is configured to automatically change between a HEAT mode and a COOL mode in accordance with a sensed temperature in the building structure, a HEAT temperature set point and a COOL temperature set point. The user is allowed to adjust the HEAT temperature set point and the COOL temperature set point, with the HVAC controller automatically adjusting one of the set points in response to the user making a change to the other of the other of the set points that violates a minimum deadband. If the user readjusts the user-adjusted set point in a way that no longer violates the minimum deadband, the HVAC controller will adjust the other set point back towards its previous setting.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2021Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: Ademco Inc.Inventors: Christopher Heintzelman, Christopher R. Jones, Joseph Carlos Vargas
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Patent number: 11702155Abstract: A kingpin assembly includes a housing having a recess located therein, a kingpin having at least a portion located within the recess of the housing, wherein the kingpin is secured within the recess of the housing, and wherein the kingpin includes an axis extending along a length of the kingpin, and a sensor arrangement configured to sense a force exerted on the kingpin in a first direction that is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2019Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: SAF-Holland, Inc.Inventors: Randy L. Schutt, Ahmad Nizam Mohamad Jembari, Gerald Hungerink
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Patent number: 11691475Abstract: A recreational vehicle air conditioner and methods of operating a recreational vehicle air conditioner are provided. The recreational vehicle air conditioner may be configured for, and the method may include, receiving a mode selection input comprising one of a thermostat mode and a direct control mode. The recreational vehicle air conditioner may further be configured for, and the method may further include, operating the recreational vehicle air conditioner independently of an external display device when the mode selection input is thermostat mode and operating the recreational vehicle air conditioner in response to one or more commands from the external display device when the mode selection input is direct control mode.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2021Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Richard Dustin Henderson, Tal Abraham Ohayon
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Patent number: 11686493Abstract: In some examples, a device can control one or more heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) components within a building and control a digital user interface. The device includes a dial, the digital user interface, and processing circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured to scroll, in response to detecting a set of user inputs to one or both of the digital user interface and the dial, through a sequence of carousel screens for display on the digital user interface and display, on the digital user interface after a period of time following a most recent user input of the set of user inputs, a default carousel screen of the sequence of carousel screens. Additionally, the processing circuitry is configured to display, on the digital user interface, an idle screen corresponding to the default carousel screen of the sequence of carousel screens.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2020Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: Ademco Inc.Inventors: Christopher R. Jones, Jaymeson Tucker
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Patent number: 11654748Abstract: This disclosure describes a system and method for displaying an indicator when temperature and fan adjustments occur which may cause passengers potential discomfort. Discomfort may be caused by deviations of expected air temperature, fan speed, or both. For example, when a desired temperature is set to seventy-two degrees Fahrenheit (72° F.), colder air at sixty degrees Fahrenheit (60° F.) may be used to bring down the temperature within the vehicle which may be at ninety degrees Fahrenheit (90° F.). The temperature difference between the desired temperature of seventy-two degrees Fahrenheit (72° F.) and the incoming air at sixty degrees Fahrenheit (60° F.) may be above a threshold comfort level, such as two degrees Fahrenheit (2° F.). When this happens, the system may provide the indicator to the passengers. Indicators for a fan speed may also be shown when discomfort may exist. Through these indicators, the passengers may recognize that the threshold for comfort has been exceeded.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2021Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Stuart M. Yamamoto, Alen Khoduzadeh
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Patent number: 11644207Abstract: A thermostat for a building zone includes at least one of a model predictive controller and an equipment controller. The model predictive controller is configured to obtain a cost function that accounts for a cost of operating HVAC equipment during each of a plurality of time steps, use a predictive model to predict a temperature of the building zone during each of the plurality of time steps, and generate temperature setpoints for the building zone for each of the plurality of time steps by optimizing the cost function subject to a constraint on the predicted temperature. The equipment controller is configured to receive the temperature setpoints generated by the model predictive controller and drive the temperature of the building zone toward the temperature setpoints during each of the plurality of time steps by operating the HVAC equipment to provide heating or cooling to the building zone.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2019Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: Johnson Controls Tyco IP Holdings LLPInventors: Robert D. Turney, Matthew J. Ellis, Michael J. Wenzel, Mohammad N. Elbsat, Juan Esteban Tapiero Bernal, Brennan H. Fentzlaff
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Patent number: 11644206Abstract: An HVAC system includes a heating element, a discharge air temperature sensor, and a return air temperature sensor. A controller of the HVAC system determines that the HVAC system has been operating in the heating mode for at least a predefined amount of time. The controller receives measurements of the discharge air temperature and the return air temperature. A temperature rise value is determined using the discharge air temperature and return air temperature. If the temperature rise value is less than a predefined minimum threshold value, the controller determines that a first fault of the HVAC system is detected and provides a corresponding alert. If the temperature rise value is greater than a predefined maximum threshold value, the controller determines that a second fault of the HVAC system is detected and provides a corresponding alert.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2022Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: Lennox Industries Inc.Inventors: Payam Delgoshaei, Glenn W. Kowald, Eric Berg
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Patent number: 11639806Abstract: Various embodiments of smart thermostats are presented herein. A smart thermostat can include a thermostat housing defining a rounded front aperture and having a sidewall. The smart thermostat can include a capacitive touch strip that senses a plurality of gestures. The smart thermostat can include an electronic display. The electronic display may be caused to display icons arranged in a graphical arc. The smart thermostat may include a reflective cover positioned such that the electronic display is viewed through the reflective cover.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2022Date of Patent: May 2, 2023Assignee: Google LLCInventors: Ranhee Chung, Dongkyu Lee, Sung Kyun Bai, Maj Isabelle Olsson, Andrew William Goldenson, Justin Wodrich, William Dong, Sathya Kurcharlapati, Eyal Ron, Prathik Muppidi
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Patent number: 11590822Abstract: A mechanism is provided for controlling the internal air-quality of a vehicle, including configuring a control policy that controls an internal air-quality of a vehicle and performing an action dictated by the control policy according to a window status of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2021Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Ning Duan, Jing Chang Huang, Peng Ji, Chun Yang Ma, Zhi Hu Wang, Renjie Yao
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Patent number: 11554225Abstract: A heating element assembly for a vaporizing apparatus can include a housing, a heating element disposed within the housing, a magnetic connector, and a spacing member. The housing can comprise an outer wall defining an inner bore and a base portion disposed within the inner bore, the base portion defining an upper well portion and a lower well portion. The upper well portion can receive at least a portion of a therapeutic agent container. The heating element can increase in temperature when a current is applied. The magnetic connector can be disposed at least partially within the housing and coupled to the heating element. The spacing member can be disposed between the heating element and the magnetic connector. The magnetic connector can be configured to couple an electric power source.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2020Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: Scope and Stack LLCInventor: Adam Barreto
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Patent number: 11549684Abstract: A controller for managing communication of a burner system. The controller may comprise a communication module to manage the exchange of messages between devices of the burner system. The controller may also incorporate a processing module to compose the messages that are exchanged between the devices, identify issues regarding the messages, determine that devices may not be operating properly, and lock-out the devices in response. The controller may also incorporate a timing module having a set of timing requirements and being configured to lock-out devices in response to violation of a timing requirement.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2018Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventor: Pavel Kejik
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Patent number: 11524551Abstract: An abnormality diagnosis device that performs an abnormality diagnosis on a blower system that sends air to a plurality of air receiving objects obtains a target operating state of an airflow control device that controls airflow to the air receiving objects, obtains a temperature detected by a temperature sensor that detects a first temperature as a temperature of air fed to a first air receiving object as one of the air receiving objects or a temperature of the first air receiving object, estimates the first temperature, based on the target operating state of the airflow control device, and performs abnormality diagnosis on the airflow control device. The abnormality diagnosis device determines that there is an abnormality in the airflow control device, when a difference between the detected first temperature and the estimated first temperature is equal to or larger than a predetermined first reference value.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2021Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Kohei Takase
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Patent number: 11515882Abstract: A data acquisition device comprises an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) circuit configured to produce a digital value from an analog input signal. The ADC circuit includes a signal input, a mode input, a serial output, and logic circuitry. The logic circuitry is configured to shift bits of the digital value out the serial output and change an order of the bits shifted out the serial output according to the mode input.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2020Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: Analog Devices International Unlimited CompanyInventors: Miguel Usach Merino, Lluis Beltran Gil
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Patent number: 11505937Abstract: Systems, methods, and articles of manufacture for automatic backflow identification, detection, remediation, and/or management. In some embodiments, a backflow management device may comprise a threaded and electronically-enabled plug installed in a non-pressurized pipe system cleanout, branch, or stub.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2022Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: 900 Ethan Allen Hwy LLCInventors: Andrew Mulvaney, Joseph Mulvaney
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Patent number: 11493222Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for advanced monitoring of an HVAC system. In some implementations, a voltage measurement across at least two interface terminals of a thermostat that controls an HVAC system of a property is obtained. The voltage measurements are analyzed. A likely power cycling activity of a component of the HVAC system is determined based on analyzing the voltage measurements. Whether the HVAC system is operating properly is determined based on the likely power cycling activity of the component of the HVAC system. Data indicating whether the HVAC system is operating properly is generated and outputted based on determining whether the HVAC system is operating properly.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2020Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignee: Alarm.com IncorporatedInventors: Ronald Byron Kabler, Murali Pasupuleti
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Patent number: 11448553Abstract: A light detection device includes a Fabry-Perot interference filter provided with a light transmitting region on a predetermined line, a light detector disposed on one side with respect to the Fabry-Perot interference filter on the line, a package having an opening positioned on the other side with respect to the Fabry-Perot interference filter on the line, a light transmitting member provided in the package such that the opening is blocked, and a temperature control element having an endothermic region thermally connected to the Fabry-Perot interference filter and the light detector. The endothermic region is positioned on one side with respect to the light detector on the line.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2017Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: HAMAMATSU PHOTONICS K.K.Inventors: Masaki Hirose, Katsumi Shibayama, Takashi Kasahara, Toshimitsu Kawai, Hiroki Oyama
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Patent number: 11441799Abstract: A building system comprising one or more memory devices storing instructions that, are executed by one or more processors. The instructions include retrieving one or more instructions for installing a thermostat with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment and causing a user interface to display the one or more instructions. The instructions further include receiving one or more confirmation indications of the one or more instructions being performed successfully by a user and causing the user interface to display an interface including one or more indication that the one or more instructions were performed successfully by the user.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2019Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: Johnson Controls Tyco IP Holdings LLPInventors: Joseph R. Ribbich, Nicholas S. Van Derven, William P. Alberth, Jr., Alan S. Schwegler, Corey A. Poquette, Michael J. Ajax
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Patent number: 11441804Abstract: A device for detecting a wire configuration connecting a thermostat and HVAC equipment includes fan controller circuitry, AC controller circuitry, switching circuitry, and processing circuitry. The fan controller circuitry is configured to operate a fan unit of the HVAC equipment using a G pin in a first wire configuration and using a K pin in a second wire configuration. The AC controller circuitry is configured to operate an AC unit of the HVAC equipment using a Y pin in the first wire configuration and the K pin in the second wire configuration. The switching circuitry is configured to refrain from electrically coupling the Y pin and the K pin in response to a deactivation signal. The processing circuitry is configured to determine the HVAC equipment is in the first wire configuration in response to determining the AC controller circuitry receives power while outputting the deactivation signal to the switching circuitry.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2019Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: Ademco Inc.Inventors: Hyunki Kim, Robert D. Juntunen, Jesus Omar Ponce, Liliana Reategui, Anuj Kohli, David Mulhouse
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Patent number: 11441805Abstract: Various embodiments of smart thermostats are presented herein. A smart thermostat can include a thermostat housing defining a rounded front aperture and having a sidewall. The smart thermostat can include a capacitive touch strip that senses a plurality of gestures. The smart thermostat can include an electronic display. The electronic display may be caused to display icons arranged in a graphical arc. The smart thermostat may include a reflective cover positioned such that the electronic display is viewed through the reflective cover.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2020Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: Google LLCInventors: Ranhee Chung, Dongkyu Lee, Sung Kyun Bai, Maj Isabelle Olsson, Andrew William Goldenson, Justin Wodrich, William Dong, Sathya Kurcharlapati, Eyal Ron, Prathik Muppidi
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Patent number: 11372433Abstract: A user-friendly programmable thermostat is described that includes a body having a central electronic display surrounded by a ring that can be rotated and pressed inwardly to provide user input in a simple and elegant fashion. The current temperature and setpoint temperature are graphically displayed as prominent tick marks over a range of background tick marks on the electronic display. Different colors can be displayed to indicate currently active HVAC functions, and different intensities of colors can be displayed to indicate an amount of heating or cooling required to reach a target temperature. The setpoint temperature for the device can be altered by user rotation of the rotatable ring, and the programmed schedule can be displayed to the user and altered by the user by virtue of rotations and inward pressings of the ring.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2020Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: Google LLCInventors: David Sloo, Anthony Michael Fadell, Matthew Lee Rogers, Michael Plitkins, Michael James Matas, Fred Bould
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Patent number: 11324145Abstract: An environmental control system for a telecom shelter integrates with a native HVAC system for exchanging interior air in a conditioned space in a machine room, telecom enclosure, or other closed machine environment by forcing or directing cooler outside air to replace interior air without active refrigeration by the native HVAC system. Primary cooling and heating of the conditioned space in the enclosure is performed by an exchange system and control logic that identifies, based on sensory input, when outside air exchange is more efficient than native AC (Air Conditioner) operation. The native AC system is suppressed or inhibited, and primary environmental control performed by fan driven exchange of outside air with air in the enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2019Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignee: Schroff Technologies International, Inc.Inventors: Richard De Felice, David Therrien, Robert Paterson, Henry Riddoch
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Patent number: 11268721Abstract: An HVAC system includes a heating element, a discharge air temperature sensor, and a return air temperature sensor. A controller of the HVAC system determines that the HVAC system has been operating in the heating mode for at least a predefined amount of time. The controller receives measurements of the discharge air temperature and the return air temperature. A temperature rise value is determined using the discharge air temperature and return air temperature. If the temperature rise value is less than a predefined minimum threshold value, the controller determines that a first fault of the HVAC system is detected and provides a corresponding alert. If the temperature rise value is greater than a predefined maximum threshold value, the controller determines that a second fault of the HVAC system is detected and provides a corresponding alert.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2020Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: Lennox Industries Inc.Inventors: Payam Delgoshaei, Glenn W. Kowald, Eric Berg
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Patent number: 11175064Abstract: Embodiments include a system and method for performing analytics based chiller sequencing. Embodiments include a plurality of chillers, a system controller configured to control the plurality of chillers, and one or more sensors in communication with the controller, the one or more sensors configured to generate operational data based on measured operational parameters of the plurality of chillers. Embodiments include the controller including a processor configured to obtain the operational data, calculate scores for each of the plurality of chillers based on the operational data, and rank the plurality of chillers based on the scores. The processor is further configured to sequence the plurality of chillers based at least in part on the ranking, and control operation of the plurality of chillers based on the sequencing.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2019Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: CARRIER CORPORATIONInventors: Keunmo Kang, Sheng Li, Xing Cai, Xinyu Wu, Marcin Cychowski