Thermodynamic modeling for enclosures

Systems and methods for modeling the behavior of an enclosure for use by a control system of an HVAC system are described. A model for the enclosure that describes the behavior of the enclosure for use by the control system is updated based on a weather forecast data. The weather forecast data can include predictions more than 24 hours in the future, and can include predictions such as temperature, humidity and/or dew point, solar output, precipitation. The model for the enclosure can also be updated based on additional information and data such as historical weather data such as temperature, humidity, wind, solar output and precipitation, occupancy data, such as predicted and/or detected occupancy data, calendar data, and data from the one or more weather condition sensors that sense current parameters such as temperature, humidity, wind, precipitation, and/or solar output. The model for the enclosure can be updated based also on an enclosure model stored in a database, and/or on enclosure information from a user. The model can be updated based on active testing of the enclosure which can be performed automatically or in response to user input. The testing can include heating and/or cooling the enclosure at times when the enclosure is not likely to be occupied.

Method for zone based energy management system with scalable map interface

A method of managing energy use of a network device located at a site with a mobile device is provided. The method proceeds by determining a plurality of zones about the site and detecting a current location of the mobile device relative to the plurality of zones. The method continues by altering the operating condition of the network device in response to detecting the mobile device changing zones. A graphical user interface (GUI) is displayed within the display screen of the mobile device. A map presenting the site location, the plurality of zones disposed about the site location, and the current location of the mobile device is displayed within the GUI along with a distance selector including selectable distance values. The method further includes automatically scaling the plurality of zones and the map in response to changing the selectable distance value using the distance selector.

Controller and air conditioning processing system

A controller controls the operations of a humidity control apparatus and an air conditioner. The controller includes a power consumption detector, a target value setting processor, and an operation control unit. The power consumption detector detects the power consumption of the humidity control apparatus and the air conditioner. The target value setting processor performs optimal target value setting processing by performing first or second processing. The first processing lowers a target operating frequency of a humidity controlling compressor and a target evaporation temperature in a utilization-side heat exchanger. The second processing raises the target operating frequency and the target evaporation temperature. The optimal target value setting processing sets the target operating frequency and the target evaporation temperature so as to minimize the power consumption. The operation control unit controls the humidity control apparatus to achieve the target operating frequency and the air conditioner to achieve the target evaporation temperature.

Apparatus and method for altering an operating window of a device

According to an aspect of the disclosure, a controller configured to detect a current operating window associated with a network device disposed at a site, detect a location of a mobile device associated with a site and alter the current operating window of the network device in response to the detected location. Correspondingly, a method includes detecting a current operating window associated with a network device disposed at a site, detecting a location of a mobile device associated with the site and altering the current operating window of the network device in response to the detected location.

System and method for using a mobile electronic device to optimize an energy management system

Embodiments of the invention comprise systems and methods for using the geographic location of networked consumer electronics devices as indications of occupancy of a structure for purposes of automatically adjusting the temperature setpoint on a thermostatic HVAC control. At least one thermostat is located inside a structure and is used to control an HVAC system in the structure. At least one mobile electronic device is used to indicate the state of occupancy of the structure. The state of occupancy is used to alter the setpoint on the thermostatic HVAC control to reduce unneeded conditioning of unoccupied spaces.

Hvac controller with regression model to help reduce energy consumption

A thermal control system for a building is disclosed, which includes a regression model: Given a forecast temperature outside the building, the regression model predicts how much an HVAC system will cost to run during a day, for a given set of time-varying target temperatures for all the thermostats in the thermal control system. The thermal control system may also include an optimizer, which invokes multiple applications of the regression model. Given a forecast temperature outside the building, the optimizer predicts an optimal set of time-varying target temperatures for all the thermostats in the thermal control system. Running the HVAC system with the optimal set of time-varying target temperatures should have a reduced or a minimized cost, or a reduced or minimized total energy usage. The optimizer works by running the regression model repeatedly, while adjusting the time-varying target temperature for each thermostat between runs of the model.

Stadium ambient temperature control system

A system for controlling ambient temperatures of exposed structures using phase change materials and/or tempered liquid delivery systems. Phase change materials may be fabricated to hold the surrounding temperature at a desired temperature, such as 70 degrees Fahrenheit/21 degrees Celsius. As the heat load rises above this desired temperature, the heat is absorbed into the phase change material until that material has completely transitioned through its phase change, after which it will no longer absorb heat load. As the temperature then cools off at night, the heat is released from the phase change material, and the material changes back into its original phase. Phase change material may be placed within or on the exterior of stadium chairs. A liquid piping system may also be used to provide ambient heat control, including liquid piping for piping temperature-controlled liquid throughout the stadium while preventing condensation.

HVAC System with Location Based Operation

A heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning (HVAC) system includes a system controller having a location determination module configured to cause determination and/or reporting of the location of the HVAC system in response to a first run and/or initialization of the HVAC system. The location determination module may determine and/or report location information via global positioning system (GPS) capability, a service provider (SP), customized data provider (CDP), Internet sites, LAN, WAN, 3G, 4G, and/or any other type of network infrastructure to effect reporting of the location of the HVAC system. The system controller may select a climate-based operation parameter value for the HVAC system as a function of a geographic location of the HVAC system.

Air conditioner management system

An air conditioner management system according to the present invention enables timely maintenance on an air conditioner installed in a region requiring predetermined maintenance. An air conditioner management system ( 100 ) includes a maintenance region information database ( 23 a ), an installation region information acquisition unit ( 12 a ), and a maintenance necessity determination unit ( 22 c ). The maintenance region information database ( 23 a ) stores maintenance region information about a region requiring predetermined maintenance on an air conditioner ( 50 ). The installation region information acquisition unit ( 12 a ) acquires air conditioner installation region information about a region where the air conditioner ( 50 ) is installed. The maintenance necessity determination unit ( 22 c ) determines whether the air conditioner ( 50 ) is installed in the region requiring the predetermined maintenance, based on the maintenance region information stored in the maintenance region information database ( 23 a ) and the air conditioner installation region information acquired by the installation region information acquisition unit ( 12 a ).

SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ENCOURAGING ENERGY CONSCIOUS BEHAVIOR BASED ON AGGREGATED THIRD PARTY ENERGY CONSUMPTION

Accessing an energy management policy for a plurality of devices is described, wherein the devices are coupled with a first structure. The energy usage of the devices is monitored. An energy usage rule and energy usage is then compared. The energy management policy and energy usage is also compared. Based on the comparing, an instruction is generated to modify an energy usage profile of said device to correlate with the energy usage rule associated with the devices and the energy management policy, thereby enabling efficient energy management. 1. A system for conserving energy consumption of an energy consuming module , comprising: monitor an energy consumption amount indicative of an amount of energy consumed by the energy consuming module, and', 'transmit energy consumption information indicative of the energy consumption amount to an energy management module;, 'an energy measurement module configured to receive the energy consumption information from the energy measurement module,', 'calculate an adjustment to an operation of the energy consuming module, the adjustment being operable to reduce the amount of energy consumed by the energy consuming module,', 'generate a signal to make the adjustment to the operation of the energy consuming module, and', 'transmit the signal to a control module;, 'the energy management module being coupled to the energy measurement module and configured to receive the signal from the energy management module, and', 'in response to receiving the signal, operate the energy consuming module in accordance with the adjustment; and, 'the control module being operatively coupled to the energy consuming module, coupled to the energy management module, and configured to receive user input indicating acceptability of the adjustment, and', 'transmit the user input to the energy management module,, 'a user interface coupled to the energy management module and configured towherein the energy management module is further configured to modify a ...

Systems and methods for controlling operations of a heating and cooling system

Techniques for controlling a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system at a site are disclosed. A disclosed method includes obtaining or calculating a net load at the site and obtaining a temperature of the site during a time period. The method further includes comparing the net load to a threshold load value and comparing the temperature to a lower threshold temperature or an upper threshold temperature. The method also includes determining one or more operation parameter values for the HVAC system based at least in part on the comparison of the net load to the threshold load value and the comparison of the temperature to the lower threshold temperature or the upper threshold temperature, and setting the HVAC system based on the one or more operation parameter values.

Proactive management of appliances

In some implementations, a system performs proactive performance tests for an appliance before a time for an operational change in usage of the appliance. Usage data for an appliance associated with a property may be obtained. The obtained usage data indicates past activity of the appliance and present operational status of the appliance. Weather forecast data associated with a location of the property can be obtained. A time for an operational change in usage of the appliance can be predicted based at least on the obtained usage data for the appliance and the obtained weather forecast data. An operation directed to conducting one or more performance tests on the appliance can be performed before the predicted time for the operational change in usage of the appliance. One or more communications related to the one or more performance tests of the appliance can be provided to a client device.

System and Method to Determine a Time to Turn Off Cooling Equipment Based on Forecasted Temperatures

A system and method for determining a time to turn off cooling equipment based on forecasted temperatures is described. Embodiments of the system can include, but are not limited to, a server, a smart device, and one or more weather databases. Typically, the server can obtain forecasted temperature data from the one or more weather databases and analyze the forecasted temperature data. When the server determines that a current temperature approximate a given location is about a desired temperature defined by a user, the server can send a notification to the user device. The notification can alert the user to turn off their cooling equipment.

Apparatus control device, apparatus control system, and program

An apparatus control system includes a skin temperature measurement device configured to measure a skin temperature, and an apparatus control device that controls a heating-cooling combination apparatus. In the apparatus control device, a storage unit stores a correspondence table (correspondence relationship) between skin temperatures and control contents of the heating-cooling combination apparatus. The apparatus control unit controls the heating-cooling combination apparatus according to a control content stored in the storage unit in association with a first skin temperature that is inputted to an input unit. Thereafter, if a second skin temperature that is newly inputted to the input unit is not included in a comfortable temperature range, the update unit updates the correspondence table stored in the storage unit. In this case, the update unit changes the control content in the correspondence table such that over-control or under-control according to the control content is reduced.

Air conditioning system using deep seawater

An air conditioning system using deep seawater, includes: a pump device pumping the deep seawater; a seawater-coolant heat exchanger performing heat exchange between a cold energy in the deep seawater and a coolant; an air conditioning heat exchanger performing heat exchange with the coolant cooled by the cold energy to release the cold energy in a target facility for cooling; a coolant circulating system circulating the coolant between the seawater-coolant heat exchanger and the air conditioning heat exchanger; and a controller driving the pump at timing when a variation is anticipated in the predicted heat loads based on the predicted heat load of the facility predicted from a prediction value of an operation status of the facility and a prediction value of a weather status at the place of the facilitate and a time lag due to a length of the pipe in the coolant circulating system.

Electronic evaporative cooler controller with wireless remote sensor

A controller system to control and operate a paired evaporative cooler using a wireless remote sensor to detect outside temperature, humidity and barometric pressure transmitted via a radio frequency transceiver to be processed by a programmable main controller unit by a user according to a plurality of programming modes to generate digital control data to be sent to the paired evaporative cooler to control its fan's speed and water pump's speed; the paired evaporative cooler can also be controlled using wireless communication by a hand held remote control device controlling a switching unit mounted inside the paired evaporative cooler to operate its fan's speed and water pump's speed; additionally, the main controller unit can receive control data by an incorporated Wi-Fi receiver and transmitter which, through an associated website, will allow real time control and programming of the main controller unit from either a personal computer, or a mobile computing device, or a smart cellular phone.

MARINE VEHICLE METHOD AND SYSTEM

A remote monitoring method, performed at a central location by a controller associated with the central location, for use with multiple remotely located boats is described involving determining, based upon first location information, second location information and tide information, whether a water-fed air conditioner of a first boat or a water-fed air conditioner of a second boat should be shut off or turned back on due to tide-caused depth changes at a first location or second location. A controller for a boat has at least one processor; and programming which, when executed will cause the at least one processor to, when the boat's air conditioner is operating, cause at least a water pump pumping water to the condenser to shut off at a time, based upon a depth at the current location of the boat of less than a specified minimum acceptable depth. 1. A remote monitoring method , performed at a central location by a controller associated with the central location , for use with multiple remotely located boats , each of the multiple boats being identifiable using a unique identifier stored in non-transitory storage associated with the central location , each of the multiple boats having thereon a water-fed air conditioner and boat-based controller , the method comprising:a) receiving first location information from a first boat based controller on a first of the multiple boats, identifying the first boat's location, when a climate control system of the first of the multiple boats is on;b) receiving second location information from a second boat based controller on a second of the multiple boats, identifying the second boat's location, when a climate control system of the second of the multiple boats is on;c) storing the first location information in the non-transitory storage associated with the unique identifier for the first boat;d) storing the second location information in the non-transitory storage associated with the unique identifier for the second boat; ...

System of adjusting load of air conditioning and method of adjusting the same

A system is disclosed and includes an air-conditioning load prediction unit for predicting a load of an air-conditioning unit in a future time period based on past data; an indoor temperature and humidity sensing module for sensing temperature and humidity of a building at a first time; a fan-speed sensing module for sensing a fan-speed of the air-conditioning unit at the first time; and a comfort-degree prediction module for calculating a comfort-degree that the air-conditioning unit is required to reach at a second time based on the sensed temperature, sensed humidity and sensed fan-speed; an energy management unit for controlling a central monitoring computer to set a temperature and an fan-speed of the air conditioning unit, and compare the predicted load and an actual load of the air conditioning unit for adjusting the set temperature and the set fan-speed in real time. A method of adjusting is also provided.

PORTABLE THERMOSTAT SYSTEMS AND METHODS

The present disclosure relates to a thermostat including a control base configured to couple with and support a portable thermostat, wherein the control base is configured to determine a measure of an environmental condition of a local environment of the control base and communication circuitry of the control base configured to communicate the measure to facilitate control of an HVAC system. 124.-. (canceled)25. A system , comprising:a portable thermostat configured to measure a first environmental condition of a first local environment of the portable thermostat, wherein the portable thermostat comprises a user interface configured to receive, via selection of an indicator displayed on the user interface, an input designating the portable thermostat as a primary thermostat device of the system;a control base configured to measure a second environmental condition of a second local environment of the control base; andcommunication circuitry configured to facilitate operation of a heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning (HVAC) system based on the first environmental condition of the first local environment or the second environmental condition of the second local environment.26. The system of claim 25 , wherein the control base is configured to control claim 25 , via the communication circuitry claim 25 , the operation of the HVAC system based on the first environmental condition while the portable thermostat is designated as the primary thermostat device and to control claim 25 , via the communication circuitry claim 25 , the operation of the HVAC system based on the second environmental condition while the portable thermostat is not designated as the primary thermostat device.27. The system of claim 25 , wherein the user interface is configured to receive an additional input designating a schedule of the HVAC system claim 25 , wherein the schedule includes set-point values for the first environmental condition claim 25 , the second environmental condition ...

Thermodynamic modeling for enclosures

Modeling the behavior of an enclosure for use by a control system of an HVAC system is described. A model for the enclosure that describes the enclosure's behavior for use by the control system is updated based on weather forecast data. The weather forecast data can include predictions more than 24 hours in the future, and can include predictions on temperature, humidity and/or dew point, solar output, precipitation. The model for the enclosure can also be updated based on additional information and data. The model for the enclosure can be updated based also on an enclosure model stored in a database, and/or enclosure information from a user. The model can be updated based on active testing of the enclosure which can be performed automatically or in response to user input. The testing can include heating and/or cooling the enclosure at times when the enclosure is not likely occupied.

BUILDING ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM WITH ENERGY ANALYTICS

A building energy management system includes building equipment, a data collector, an analytics service, a timeseries database, and an energy management application. The building equipment monitor and control one or more variables in the building energy management system and provide data samples of the one or more variables. The data collector collects the data samples from the building equipment and generates a data timeseries including a plurality of the data samples. The analytics service performs one or more analytics using the data timeseries and generates a results timeseries including a plurality of result samples indicating results of the analytics. The timeseries database stores the data timeseries and the results timeseries. The energy management application retrieves the data timeseries and the results timeseries from the timeseries database in response to a request for timeseries data associated with the one or more variables. 120-. (canceled)21. A building energy management system of a building comprising: collect data samples of one or more variables of the building from building equipment and generate a resource consumption timeseries indicating resource consumption of the building at a plurality of points in time;', 'perform one or more energy analytics using the resource consumption timeseries and generate an energy usage metric timeseries comprising a plurality of result samples indicating an energy usage metric for the building;', 'store the energy usage metric timeseries in a database; and', 'receive a request for timeseries data associated with the one or more variables and retrieve the energy usage metric timeseries from the database., 'one or more memory devices configured to store instructions thereon, that, when executed by one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to22. The building energy management system of claim 21 , further comprising the building equipment operable to monitor and control the one or more variables in the ...

Hvac system start/stop control

A control system for an HVAC system having at least one HVAC component, the control system comprising: a controller having a processor and a memory, the controller in signal communication with the at least one HVAC component, the controller configured to: determine a startup/shut-down setpoint and the time associated with a beginning or an end of a building occupancy period; determine a predicted weather condition for outside air at a location of the HVAC system; predict a set of indoor air conditions over the period from the current time until the building being occupied/unoccupied based on the determined setpoint and time and the predicted weather condition; and start/stop the at least one HVAC component when an actual room air condition approaches the predicted indoor air condition.

Air conditioner

An air conditioner is provided that may include a setting unit to set a predetermined function to be embodied or displayed with lighting, a storing unit to store at least one illumination pattern information, a control unit to connect the function input by the setting unit to an illumination pattern stored in the storing unit, and a lighting unit to be lighted according to the illumination pattern information connected to the function by the control unit.

System and method to reduce particulate pollutants in a conditioned space

A system and method to reduce particulate pollutants in a conditioned space using an indoor HVAC unit in communication with a system controller, the system controller configured to receive at least one of an outside air particulate forecast and an access signal from a secondary source, determine at least one of whether the outside air particulate forecast is greater than or equal to a particulate limit whether an access duration value is greater than or equal to opening duration limit; and whether an access occurrence value is greater than or equal to opening occurrence limit, and to operate an indoor HVAC unit based in part on at least one of the outside air particulate forecast and the access signal.

Air quality based ventilation control for hvac systems

An HVAC controller and/or server may be programmed to determine if ventilation of a building is desired based, at least in part, on the one or more user-specified air quality thresholds stored in a memory, and one or more of a measure of indoor air quality and a measure of outdoor air quality. The air quality parameter threshold may relate to an air quality index, an air pollutant concentration, a smog alert, a pollen count, a dew point, a chance of precipitation, and/or the like. In addition, the HVAC controller and/or server may take into account current or future weather conditions when determining the ventilation needs of a building. Upon determining that ventilation is needed or recommended, the HVAC controller may send or display a message to the user. The message may recommendation that the user open a window or operate a ventilation system, as desired.

Monitoring system

In a monitoring system, operation data on an air-conditioning apparatus is exchanged between the air-conditioning apparatus and a management apparatus. The management apparatus includes a failure cause diagnosis unit that diagnoses the cause of a failure of the air-conditioning apparatus on the basis of the operation data. A refrigeration capacity abnormality determination value for determining whether a refrigeration capacity calculated from the operation data on the air-conditioning apparatus is abnormal and a refrigeration capacity change rate abnormality determination value for determining whether a refrigeration capacity change rate of the refrigeration capacity with respect to time is abnormal are set in the failure cause diagnosis unit. The failure cause diagnosis unit determines that the air-conditioning apparatus is in a failed state if the refrigeration capacity is less than or equal to the refrigeration capacity abnormality determination value. The failure cause diagnosis unit determines that the cause of the failure of the air-conditioning apparatus is not aging degradation if the refrigeration capacity change rate of the refrigeration capacity is greater than the refrigeration capacity change rate abnormality determination value, and determines that the cause of the failure of the air-conditioning apparatus is aging degradation if the refrigeration capacity change rate of the refrigeration capacity is not greater than the refrigeration capacity change rate abnormality determination value.

Development of certain building data profiles and their use in an automated optimization method to reduce thermal energy consumption in commercial buildings during the heating season

The invention teaches a system and method for reducing energy consumption in commercial buildings. The invention provides development of certain mechanical heat profiles and use of such profiles in an automated optimization method. Outputs communicate with the building management system of the commercial building, and regulate the heating system during a season when the building activates the heating system. Various embodiments are taught. 2. The method of claim 1 , further including the steps of:r) recording and storing an observed 15-minute interval data for weather forecast, internal space temperatures and all other relevant data used in the preceding steps to facilitate accuracy;s) repeating steps i) to v) at a preselected interval to determine an optimum heating system activation time for a selected time of year. This application is a continuation in part of U.S. application Ser. No. 15/066,681 SH007 by the same inventor, entitled Development of certain mechanical cooling profiles and their use in an automated optimization method to reduce energy consumption in commercial buildings during the cooling season filed Mar. 10 2016, publication no. US 2016-0195865 A1 which is a continuation in part of U.S. application Ser. No. 14/606,989 SH003 by the same inventor, entitled Method for determining the unique natural thermal lag of a building, filed Jan. 27 2015, publication no. US2015-0198961-A1, now U.S. Pat. No. 9,317,026, which is a continuation in part of application 13/906,822 SH002, filed May 13, 2013, now U.S. Pat. No. 8,977,405; and further related to U.S. application Ser. No. 14/607,011 SH005, filed Jan. 27, 2015, publication no. US2015-0198962-A1, now U.S. Pat. No. 9,395,712; the entireties of each of which are incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth herein.NoneThe invention is useful in energy management, and more particularly in the field of energy management in commercial buildings.Energy use analysis in commercial buildings has been ...

Management system and management method

A management system and a management method according to the invention calculate, on the basis of collected weather information, an operation record of a device, a state value and an acceptable range set for an area where the device is installed, and power-suppression-time during which electric power is suppressed, change-time during which the state value of the area is changed in response to the power-suppression-time by operations of the device, generate, using the calculated change-time, a control-schedule for controlling the device, and control the device. This enables reduction of electric power usage with the state value set for the area where the device is installed kept within the range in accordance with the power-suppression-time.

Building control systems with optimization of equipment life cycle economic value while participating in ibdr and pbdr programs

A system for allocating one or more resources including electrical energy across equipment that operate to satisfy a resource demand of a building. The system includes electrical energy storage including one or more batteries configured to store electrical energy purchased from a utility and to discharge the stored electrical energy. The system further includes a controller configured to determine an allocation of the one or more resources by performing an optimization of a value function. The value function includes a monetized cost of capacity loss for the electrical energy storage predicted to result from battery degradation due to a potential allocation of the one or more resources. The controller is further configured to use the allocation of the one or more resources to operate the electrical energy storage.

Integrated thermal comfort control system with shading control

An environmental control system for a space including at least one window adapted for admitting light into the space. The system comprises an environmental controller (such as a fan, a light, an HVAC system, a window, a window covering, or any combination of the foregoing) for regulating an environmental condition, and at least one first sensor, such as a radiant heat flux sensor, for sensing an amount of radiant energy associated with the space and generating an output. A controller is provided for controlling the operation of the environmental controller based on the sensor output. Related methods are also disclosed.

Building energy management system with energy analytics

A building energy management system includes building equipment, a data collector, an analytics service, a timeseries database, and an energy management application. The building equipment monitor and control one or more variables in the building energy management system and provide data samples of the one or more variables. The data collector collects the data samples from the building equipment and generates a data timeseries including a plurality of the data samples. The analytics service performs one or more analytics using the data timeseries and generates a results timeseries including a plurality of result samples indicating results of the analytics. The timeseries database stores the data timeseries and the results timeseries. The energy management application retrieves the data timeseries and the results timeseries from the timeseries database in response to a request for timeseries data associated with the one or more variables.

REMOTE DEVICE CONTROL AND ENERGY MONITORING BY ANALYZING AND APPLYING RULES

Techniques are described for providing remote device (e.g., thermostat, lighting, appliance, etc.) control and/or energy monitoring. A system monitors sensor data captured by one or more sensors that sense attributes relevant to user presence at one or more monitored properties and status of one or more energy consuming devices associated with the one or more monitored properties. The system analyzes the monitored sensor data and the monitored device status with respect to a set of one or more rules and performs an operation related to controlling the one or more energy consuming devices based on the analysis of the monitored sensor data and the monitored device status with respect to the set of one or more rules. 1determining status of an energy consuming device that is located within a property monitored by a monitoring system;determining a geographic location of a user associated with the property monitored by the monitoring system;determining an operation related to controlling the energy consuming device in the property monitored by the monitoring system based on the determined geographic location of the user associated with the property monitored by the monitoring system and the determined status of the energy consuming device; andperforming, using at least one processor, the determined operation related to controlling the energy consuming device.. A method for performing an operation related to controlling an energy consuming device, the method comprising: The present application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/076,165, filed Mar. 21, 2016, now allowed, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/200,380, filed Mar. 7, 2014, now U.S. Pat. No. 9,293,036, issued Mar. 22, 2016, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/735,198, filed Jan. 7, 2013, now U.S. Pat. No. 8,674,816, issued Mar. 18, 2014, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/782,626, filed May 18, 2010, now U.S. ...

Energy management system and method

A wireless thermostat includes a display configured to present an operating condition of the wireless thermostat and an adjustment selector to allow for manual adjustment of the operating condition. The wireless thermostat includes a communication module configured to communicate with at least one mobile device and allow for remote adjustment of the operating condition. The wireless thermostat includes a sensor for detecting a presence in proximity to the thermostat of at least one user and generating a presence signal in response to the detected user presence. The wireless thermostat includes a processor configured to implement changes in the operating condition in response to the manual adjustment at the selector and the remote adjustment at the mobile device. The processor also communicates with the sensor to receive the presence signal and transition the display between an awake state and a sleep state in response to the presence signal.

Wireless automatic temperature control of radiator heating

An insulated heating-unit cover having an opening to permit air to circulate around the heating-source when a vent disposed at the top of the cover is opened, allowing heat into a space. The cover can include a heating-unit temperature sensor disposed within a space covered by the cover and a controller in wireless communication with a space temperature sensor located at a distance away from the heating-unit. The controller can be configured to operate an actuator such that the vent is open when the space temperature sensor indicates that the ambient temperature is below a set point temperature and such that the vent is closed when the ambient temperature is greater than the set point temperature. The controller can communicate with a plurality of other similar controllers and a central server to effect changes in the output of a central heating source coupled to a plurality of individual heating-units.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EVALUATING CHANGES IN THE EFFICIENCY OF AN HVAC SYSTEM

The invention comprises systems and methods for evaluating changes in the operational efficiency of an HVAC system over time. The climate control system obtains temperature measurements from at least a first location conditioned by the climate system, and status of said HVAC system. One or more processors receives measurements of outside temperatures from at least one source other than said HVAC system and compares said temperature measurements from said first location with expected temperature measurements. The expected temperature measurements are based at least in part upon past temperature measurements. 1. A system for controlling an HVAC system at a user's building , the system comprising:a memory; andone or more processors;the one or more processors configured to receive a first data from at least one sensor, wherein the first data from the at least one sensor includes a measurement of at least one characteristic of the user's building;the one or more processors further configured to receive a second data from a network connection, wherein the second data from the network connection is collected from a source external to the building;the one or more processors further configured to receive a first temperature setpoint for the building, wherein the first setpoint includes a temperature value and a time value;the one or more processors further configured to predict, based at least on the first data from the sensor, the second data from the network connection, and the first temperature setpoint, the time necessary for the HVAC system to operate in order to reach the temperature value by the time value; andthe one or more processors further configured to control the HVAC system to operate to cause the building to reach the temperature value by the time value.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first data from the at least one sensor comprises a measurement of the current temperature and humidity of the building by the sensor.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein ...

LOAD MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD OF IMPLEMENTING A LOAD MANAGEMENT SCHEME

A load management system including a number of sensors structured to sense characteristics of a managed area, a controller including a processor structured to estimate occupancy of the managed area based on outputs of the number of sensors and to implement a load management scheme, a number of circuit breakers, at least one of the number of circuit breakers being electrically connected to a corresponding load circuit and including a metering circuit structured to meter energy provided to the load circuit and a device control unit structured to control one or more load devices electrically connected to the load circuit based on the load management scheme. The processor is structured to implement the load management scheme based on outputs of the sensors and metering information of one or more of the circuit breakers. 1. A load management system comprising:a number of sensors structured to sense characteristics of a managed area;a controller including a processor structured to estimate occupancy of the managed area based on outputs of the number of sensors and to implement a load management scheme; anda number of circuit breakers, at least one of the number of circuit breakers being electrically connected to a corresponding load circuit and including a metering circuit structured to meter energy provided to the load circuit;wherein the processor is structured to implement the load management scheme based on outputs of the sensors and metering information of one or more of the circuit breakers, separable contacts;', 'an operating mechanism structured to trip open the separable contacts;', 'a trip unit structured to monitor for a trip condition in the load circuit protected by the at least one of the number of circuit breakers and to control the operating mechanism to trip open the separable contacts in response to detecting the trip condition; and', 'secondary separable contacts,, 'wherein the at least one of the number of circuit breakers includeswherein the at least ...

Device and method for minimizing the effect of ambient conditions on the operation of a heat exchanger

A heat exchanger system for cooling liquid having a plurality of finned tube arrays and a plurality of fans for inducing air through the finned tube array comprising: at least one wind deflector installed along the long side of the finned tube arrays on at least one side of the arrays. The present invention for includes a method for minimizing the undesired effect of wind on the operation of a heat exchanger system for cooling liquid having a plurality of finned tube arrays and a plurality of fans for inducing air through the finned tube array, the method comprising the steps of: setting the angle of deflection of the wind deflectors other than the angle of deflection of the uppermost position of the wind deflectors; collecting readings of outlet temperature sensor of the heat exchanger, ambient temperature, wind sensor and inlet air pressure sensor of the heat exchanger; recording readings of outlet temperature sensor of the heat exchanger, ambient temperature, wind sensor and inlet air pressure sensor of the heat exchanger; comparing readings of outlet temperature sensor of the heat exchanger, ambient temperature, wind sensor and inlet air pressure sensor of the heat exchanger to previous readings; and carrying out a correction command if the readings have changed.

Methods of increasing the average life time of building materials as well as reducing the consumption of other resources associated with operating buildings

In some embodiments the disclosed methods are at least partially capable of increasing the typical lifetime of some components of buildings and thus reducing resources associated with maintaining at least some buildings functional.

Methods of approximating physical and or chemical properties of air in buildings as well as reducing the consumption of other resources associated with operating buildings

Disclosed are methods for at least approximating any one or any combination of system targets of a) reducing the average energy expenditure for keeping at least one primary compartment of a building within a desired temperature range by means of active e air conditioning, or b) reducing temperature variations during a typical 24-hour cycle within said at least one primary compartment of said building, or c) reducing one or both of the average temperature or the peak temperature of said at least one primary compartment of said building. The invention concerns predominantly enclosed spaces, typically buildings, which are at least exposed to directionally and temporally varying levels of solar electromagnetic radiation as well as temporally varying levels of ambient air temperature and ambient air flow velocity and direction. Such a building comprising at least one primary compartment and at least one secondary compartment, and wherein said primary compartment predominantly serves to achieve the primary purpose of the building. The disclosed methods are furthermore at least in part based on at least one electronic controller, which is able to one or both of a) controlling means to modulate the amount of passive air flow to and from said at least one secondary compartment, and b) controlling means to modulate the amount of actively driven air flow to and from said at least one secondary compartment, and said electronic controller furthermore comprising at least one, at least partially descriptive, analytical and/or, numerical, and/or reduced order model to at least approximately compute, i.e. predict, the thermal behavior of said building, and said controller using said at least partially descriptive model to derive control signals suitable to at least approximate said at least one system target. In some embodiments the disclosed methods are at least partially incorporated in a home automation system, including optionally internet connectivity. In some embodiments the ...

Methods of reducing consumption of resources associated with operating predominantly enclosed spaces, in particular with operating buildings

In some embodiments the disclosed methods are at least partially capable of increasing the typical lifetime of some components of buildings and thus reducing resources associated with maintaining at least some buildings functional.

Contaminant scrubber of an hvac system

A contaminant scrubber of a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system includes a housing having a first side wall and a second side wall opposite to the first side wall. The contaminant scrubber also includes a first compartment formed within the housing, a second compartment formed within the housing and having a cartridge set removably disposed therein, and a third compartment formed within the housing, where the second compartment is positioned between the first compartment and the third compartment. The contaminant scrubber also includes a first cross-member beam extending along a first bottom end of the first compartment and a second top end of the second compartment, where the first cross-member beam extends from the first side wall of the housing to the second side wall of the housing. The contaminant scrubber also includes a second cross-member beam extending along a second bottom end of the second compartment and a third top end of the third compartment, wherein the second cross-member beam extends from the first side wall of the housing to the second side wall of the housing.

FORECAST-BASED AUTOMATIC SCHEDULING OF A DISTRIBUTED NETWORK OF THERMOSTATS WITH LEARNED ADJUSTMENT

Heating and cooling systems at various geographical locations are controlled by a central energy management service unit to maintain comfortable indoor temperatures. In some weather conditions, people may intuitively prefer a slightly warmer or cooler indoor temperature. In systems equipped with environmental learning capabilities, an apparent outdoor temperature is determined based on the geographic location itself, the season at the geographic location, the forecasted actual temperature, and one or more seasonal weather factors such as wind velocity or humidity. The apparent temperature and a trained machine learning system are used to select an automated schedule for the geographic location to be directly transmitted to devices at the location. The automated schedule can vary from typical schedules by causing the heating and cooling systems to maintain a temperature that is slightly warmer or cooler than typical indoor temperatures. 1. A method performed by an energy management service unit , the method comprising:obtaining, by a network, weather data associated with different sites including a first site;the weather data comprising one or more outdoor temperature values;using current data within the weather data, computing an apparent temperature value for the first site;the current data selected according to a season value indicative of a season associated with the first site;using forecasted data within the weather data, adjusting the apparent temperature value to an adjusted apparent temperature value;machine learning probabilities of particular thermostat settings that are associated with input values of a plurality of random variables associated with the first site;using the adjusted apparent temperature value, the season value, and machine-learned probabilities, selecting, from a set of digital automated schedules stored in computer memory, a first automated schedule;electronically transmitting the first automated schedule to an energy management device at ...

Systems, methods and apparatus for encouraging energy conscious behavior based on aggregated third party energy consumption

Accessing an energy management policy for a plurality of devices is described, wherein the devices are coupled with a first structure. The energy usage of the devices is monitored. An energy usage rule and energy usage is then compared. The energy management policy and energy usage is also compared. Based on the comparing, an instruction is generated to modify an energy usage profile of said device to correlate with the energy usage rule associated with the devices and the energy management policy, thereby enabling efficient energy management.

Portable thermostat systems and methods

The present disclosure relates to a thermostat including a control base configured to couple with and support a portable thermostat, wherein the control base is configured to determine a measure of an environmental condition of a local environment of the control base and communication circuitry of the control base configured to communicate the measure to facilitate control of an HVAC system.

Systems, methods and apparatus for encouraging energy conscious behavior based on aggregated third party energy consumption

Accessing an energy management policy for a plurality of devices is described, wherein the devices are coupled with a first structure. The energy usage of the devices is monitored. An energy usage rule and energy usage is then compared. The energy management policy and energy usage is also compared. Based on the comparing, an instruction is generated to modify an energy usage profile of said device to correlate with the energy usage rule associated with the devices and the energy management policy, thereby enabling efficient energy management.

System and method for using a mobile electronic device to optimize an energy management system

Embodiments of the invention comprise systems and methods for using the geographic location of networked consumer electronics devices as indications of occupancy of a structure for purposes of automatically adjusting the temperature setpoint on a thermostatic HVAC control. At least one thermostat is located inside a structure and is used to control an HVAC system in the structure. At least one mobile electronic device is used to indicate the state of occupancy of the structure. The state of occupancy is used to alter the setpoint on the thermostatic HVAC control to reduce unneeded conditioning of unoccupied spaces.

Predictive building control system and method for optimizing energy use and thermal comfort for a building or network of buildings

A method for controlling temperature in a thermal zone within a building, comprising: using a processor, receiving a desired temperature range for the thermal zone; determining a forecast ambient temperature value for an external surface of the building proximate the thermal zone; using a predictive model for the building, determining set points for a heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (“HVAC”) system associated with the thermal zone that minimize energy use by the building; the desired temperature range and the forecast ambient temperature value being inputs to the predictive model; the predictive model being trained using respective historical measured value data for at least one of the inputs; and, controlling the HVAC system with the set points to maintain an actual temperature value of the thermal zone within the desired temperature range for the thermal zone.

Heat source system managing device, heat source system managing method, and program

A heat source system managing device includes: a predicted heat demand upper limit calculating unit configured to calculate a predicted heat demand upper limit by adding a prediction error to a predicted heat demand value for a heat source system; an operation plan preparing unit configured to prepare an operation plan of the heat source system to supply heat of the predicted heat demand upper limit to a consuming facility; a surplus stored heat quantity calculating unit configured to repeatedly perform a process of calculating a surplus stored heat quantity by subtracting a heat quantity consumed by the consuming facility from the predicted heat demand upper limit; and an operation plan changing unit configured to sequentially change the operation plan by decreasing a future operation rate of a refrigerator to cancel the surplus stored heat quantity.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EVALUATING CHANGES IN THE EFFICIENCY OF AN HVAC SYSTEM

The invention comprises systems and methods for evaluating changes in the operational efficiency of an HVAC system over time. The climate control system obtains temperature measurements from at least a first location conditioned by the climate system, and status of said HVAC system. One or more processors receives measurements of outside temperatures from at least one source other than said HVAC system and compares said temperature measurements from said first location with expected temperature measurements. The expected temperature measurements are based at least in part upon past temperature measurements. 1. A system for calculating a value for the operational efficiency of an HVAC system comprising:at least one HVAC control system associated with a first structure that receives inside temperature measurements from at least a first structure conditioned by at least one HVAC system, and receives status of said HVAC system;one or more processors that receive measurements of outside temperatures and at least a second variable climatic condition from at least one source other than said HVAC system and compare said temperature measurements and said at least a second variable outdoor climatic condition over time;one or more databases that store at least said temperature measurements and said at least a second climatic condition related to said first structure over time, andwherein said one or more processors compares an inside temperature recorded inside the first structure with an inside temperature of said first structure recorded at a different time.2. A system as in in which said processors receive measurements of outside temperatures for geographic regions such as ZIP codes from sources other than said HVAC control systems.3. A system as in wherein said inside temperature measurements are obtained from a programmable thermostat that communicates using a network.4. A system as in in which said processors communicate with said HVAC system using a network that ...

Energy management method

A method of managing energy use at a site includes opening a session with a first remote server and then communicating with the at least one remote server at a periodic interval. The method proceeds by determining whether energy management information is located at the at least one remote server and then receiving the energy management information at a controller located at the site. The method then includes processing the energy management information.

HYDRONIC BUILDING SYSTEMS CONTROL

Controlling heating and cooling in a conditioned space utilizes a fluid circulating in a thermally conductive structure in fluid connection with a hydronic-to-air heat exchanger and a ground heat exchanger. Air is moved past the hydronic-to-air heat exchanger, the air having fresh air supply and stale air exhaust. Sensors located throughout the conditioned space send data to a controller. User input to the controller sets the desired set point temperature and humidity. Based upon the set point temperature and humidity and sensor data, the controller sends signals to various devices to manipulate the flow of the fluid and the air in order to achieve the desired set point temperature and humidity in the conditioned space. The temperature of the fluid is kept less than the dew point at the hydronic-to-air heat exchanger and the temperature of the fluid is kept greater than the dew point at the thermally conductive structure. 1. A method for controlling heat pump efficiency , the method comprising the steps of:(a) calculating with a microprocessor controller a speed of a two-stage compressor of the heat pump to meet a demand, wherein the two-stage compressor has a first low-speed stage and a second high-speed stage;(b) when the microprocessor controller determines that the two-stage compressor needs to run at the first low-speed stage to meet the demand, sending by the microprocessor controller a control signal to a two-stage source side circulator causing the two-stage source side circulator to circulate a fluid to the heat pump at a low-flow rate, wherein the two-stage source side circulator is fluidly connected to the heat pump and fluidly connected to a heat exchanger;(c) when the microprocessor controller determines that the two-stage compressor needs to run at the second high-speed stage to meet the demand, sending by the microprocessor controller a control signal to the two-stage source side circulator causing the two-stage source side circulator to circulate the ...

Methods and graphical user interfaces for reporting performance information for an hvac system controlled by a self-programming network-connected thermostat

Systems and methods are described for interactively and graphically displaying performance information to a user of an HVAC system controlled by a self-programming network-connected thermostat. The information is made on a remote display device such as a smartphone, tablet computer or other computer, and includes a graphical daily summary each of several days. In response to a user selection of a day, detailed performance information is graphically displayed that can include an indication of HVAC activity on a timeline, the number of hours of HVAC activity, as well as one or more symbols on a timeline indicating setpoint changes, and when a setpoint was changed due to non-occupancy.

Methods and functional elements for enhanced thermal management of predominantly enclosed spaces

In some instances no conventional heating of cooling is required at all, whereas in other instances the expenditure of external energy for conventional heating or cooling is reduced. In some instances the invention enables the reduction of the time to reach desired temperatures inside such buildings, habitats, or other predominantly enclosed spaces.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EVALUATING CHANGES IN THE EFFICIENCY OF AN HVAC SYSTEM

The invention comprises systems and methods for evaluating changes in the operational efficiency of an HVAC system over time. The climate control system obtains temperature measurements from at least a first location conditioned by the climate system, and status of said HVAC system. One or more processors receives measurements of outside temperatures from at least one source other than said HVAC system and compares said temperature measurements from said first location with expected temperature measurements. The expected temperature measurements are based at least in part upon past temperature measurements. 1a memory; andone or more processors;the one or more processors configured to receive a first data from at least one sensor, wherein the first data from the at least one sensor includes a measurement of at least one characteristic of the user's building;the one or more processors further configured to receive a second data from a network connection, wherein the second data from the network connection is collected from a source external to the building;the one or more processors further configured to receive a first temperature setpoint for the building, wherein the first setpoint includes a temperature value and a time value;the one or more processors further configured to predict, based at least on the first data from the sensor, the second data from the network connection, and the first temperature setpoint, the time necessary for the HVAC system to operate in order to reach the temperature value by the time value; andthe one or more processors further configured to control the HVAC system to operate to cause the building to reach the temperature value by the time value.. A system for controlling an HVAC system at a user's building, the system comprising: Any and all applications for which a foreign or domestic priority claim is identified in the Application Data Sheet, or any correction thereto, are hereby incorporated by reference into this application under ...

OPTIMIZATION OF ENERGY USE THROUGH MODEL-BASED SIMULATIONS

A facility implementing systems and/or methods for achieving energy consumption/production and cost goals is described. The facility identifies various components of an energy system and assesses the environment in which those components operate. Based on the identified components and assessments, the facility generates a model to simulate different series/schedules of adjustments to the system and how those adjustments will effect energy consumption or production. Using the model, and based on identified patterns, preferences, and forecasted weather conditions, the facility can identify an optimal series or schedule of adjustments to achieve the user's goals and provide the schedule to the system for implementation. The model may be constructed using a time-series of energy consumption and thermostat states to estimate parameters and algorithms of the system. Using the model, the facility can simulate the behavior of the system and, by changing simulated inputs and measuring simulated output, optimize use of the system. 123-. (canceled)24. A method for achieving energy consumption goals for a heating , ventilation , and air condition (HVAC) system , the method comprising:while performing a heating step test of the HVAC system, communicating with one or more components coupled to the HVAC system and monitoring a plurality of conditions of the HVAC system and an environment in which the HVAC system operates;while performing a free-float test of the HVAC system, communicating with the one or more components and monitoring the plurality of conditions of the HVAC system and the environment;while performing a cooling step test of the HVAC system, communicating with the one or more components and monitoring the plurality of conditions of the HVAC system and the environment; determining an envelope resistance parameter of the HVAC system,', 'determining a thermal capacitance parameter of the HVAC system,', 'determining a heating capacity parameter of the HVAC system, and', ...

Airchaser

Extremely lightweight device which hangs from the ceiling by 1 point (2 screws), used for absorbing/pulling in air, smoke and vapors and gets it out to the ceiling duct or window. The question is how can you make an object float above right under the ceiling, anywhere in the room space, for about 40 feet movement and 360°, without damaging/drilling the ceiling in more than 1 small point?My product is loved and needed by all smokers!My product is needed in many other places like restaurants, chemistry laboratories, manufacturers which melts and produce toxic/bad smelling compounds.AirChaser it's the new replacement to the weld smoke also called ‘fume extractor’, and his brother called ‘industrial vacuum’.I needed this for my room, right now i have only the prototype, which looks kinda big because is only a prototype made home. I imagine this made by a good manufacturer and taken to another level where is smooth, a lot smaller, mostly black and with very futuristic look and control.All my friends wants to get one piece. Basically no damage to the ceiling and ventilation ‘kitchen-hood like’ extremely lightweight, zero noise alien-floating toy.Emanuel Serban425 300 7277; redanoldepo@yahoo.com—Shape-example of the finished product.—Shape-example of the finished product.—Shape-example of the finished product.—Shape-example of the finished product.—Shape-example of the finished product.—Shows with green arrows the only part which attaches to the ceiling (2 screws), and with red arrow ‘C’ marked shows the hole in which the screw of the ‘Lock Bar’ goes into ()—Views of the Hole U Shaped Connector Bracket.—Views of the Hole U Shaped Connector Bracket.—Anti-brushing rubber square covers, which the screws pinch thru, for the sealing-attachment.—Views of the Hole “U” Shaped Connector Bracket.—Shows how i marked the ceiling exactly on the stud area of my room with the help of the ‘Stud Detector’ and where the screws goes in.—Bar-Child Proof Sliding Door Lock Bar, already sold on ...

Electrical energy storage system with variable state-of-charge frequency response optimization

A frequency response optimization system includes a battery configured to store and discharge electric power, a power inverter configured to control an amount of the electric power stored or discharged from the battery at each of a plurality of time steps during a frequency response period, and a frequency response controller. The frequency response controller is configured to receive a regulation signal from an incentive provider, determine statistics of the regulation signal, use the statistics of the regulation signal to generate an optimal frequency response midpoint that achieves a desired change in a state-of-charge (SOC) of the battery while participating in a frequency response program, and use the midpoints to determine optimal battery power setpoints for the power inverter. The power inverter is configured to use the optimal battery power setpoints to control the amount of the electric power stored or discharged from the battery.

Method And Apparatus for Managing Air Quality by Using Indoor and Outdoor Sensor Module

실내 센서 모듈과 실외 센서 모듈을 이용한 공기질 관리 방법 및 장치를 개시한다. 본 실시예는 기 설치된 공공장소에서 실외 공기를 측정하여 공공 실외공기 측정결과, 실내 공기를 측정하여 실내공기 측정결과, 실내 공기측정기의 설치 위치와 대응하는 반대면(실외측)에서 실외 공기를 측정하여 실외공기 측정결과를 기반으로 예측 AI 모델과 기 저장된 쾌적 환경 룰(Rule)을 이용하여 환경 설비(냉난방기, 가습기, 제습기, 공기청정기, 환기장치)의 운전 여부를 결정하도록 하는 실내 센서 모듈과 실외 센서 모듈을 이용한 공기질 관리 방법 및 장치를 제공한다. Disclosed are an air quality management method and apparatus using an indoor sensor module and an outdoor sensor module. In this embodiment, the outdoor air is measured from the opposite side (outside) corresponding to the installation location of the indoor air meter and the public outdoor air measurement result by measuring the outdoor air in a pre-installed public place, the indoor air measurement result by measuring the indoor air Based on the outdoor air measurement results, the indoor sensor module and outdoor A method and apparatus for managing air quality using a sensor module are provided.

Aircleaner and method of controlling aircleaner

The present invention relates to a method for controlling an air cleaner, and an air cleaner. According to an embodiment of the present invention, a control method of an air cleaner for purifying the air operated by an air cleaner comprises the following steps of: checking an operation mode; checking the temperature measured in a temperature sensor and the humidity measured in a humidity sensor; checking fine dust information measured in a fine dust sensor, formaldehyde measured in a formaldehyde sensor, and volatile organic compound information measured in a volatile organic compound sensor; determining air condition by using the fine dust information, the formaldehyde information, and the volatile organic compound information; and performing the predetermined first stage operation with respect to the air condition.

Methods and graphical user interfaces for reporting performance information for an HVAC system controlled by a self-programming network-connected thermostat

Systems and methods are described for interactively and graphically displaying performance information to a user of an HVAC system controlled by a self-programming network-connected thermostat. The information is made on a remote display device such as a smartphone, tablet computer or other computer, and includes a graphical daily summary each of several days. In response to a user selection of a day, detailed performance information is graphically displayed that can include an indication of HVAC activity on a timeline, the number of hours of HVAC activity, as well as one or more symbols on a timeline indicating setpoint changes, and when a setpoint was changed due to non-occupancy.

Systems, apparatus and methods for managing demand-response programs and events

Apparatus, systems, methods, and related computer program products for managing demand-response programs and events. The systems disclosed include an energy management system in operation with an intelligent, network-connected thermostat located at a structure. The thermostat acquires various information about the residence, such as a thermal retention characteristic of the residence, a capacity of an HVAC associated with the residence to cool or heat the residence, a likelihood of the residence being occupied, a forecasted weather, a real-time weather, and a real-time occupancy. Such information is used to manage the energy consumption of the structure during a demand-response event.

Facility operation method

Air conditioner

본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 공기조화기는 조명을 통해 구현할 소정의 기능을 설정하는 설정부; 적어도 하나의 조명패턴정보를 저장하는 저장부; 상기 설정부를 통해 입력된 기능에 대응하여, 상기 저장부에 저장된 조명패턴정보를 연관시키는 제어부; 및 상기 제어부에 의해 연관된 조명패턴정보에 따라 조명되는 조명부를 포함한다. An air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a setting unit for setting a predetermined function to be implemented through lighting; A storage unit for storing at least one lighting pattern information; A control unit that associates lighting pattern information stored in the storage unit in response to a function input through the setting unit; And an illumination unit illuminated according to illumination pattern information associated by the control unit.

Air purification method and device

本公开是关于空气净化的方法及装置。该方法包括：获取待净化房间的图像，确定获取图像时的所在地位置；根据所述图像以及所述所在地位置确定所述待净化房间对应的空间容量信息；采用与所述空间容量信息对应的净化策略进行所述待净化房间的空气净化。该技术方案中，可实现根据待净化房间的空间容量智能调整净化策略，进一步提高空气净化器的智能性。

System and method of use for a user interface dashboard of a heating, ventilation and air conditioning network

The disclosure provides systems and methods of use of an HVAC graphical interface dashboard. In various embodiments the dashboard includes a weather tab, wherein invoking the weather tab advances to a weather screen. The dashboard also includes an indoor humidity tab, wherein invoking the indoor humidity tab advances to a humidity screen which displays at least a current indoor humidity, wherein the humidity screen interprets a percentage of humidity for a user. A programs tab and a home tab are also provided. A button of the dashboard turns a color, such as an inverse color, when it is touched.

System and method of use for a user interface dashboard of a heating, ventilation and air conditioning network

The disclosure provides systems and methods of use of an HVAC graphical interface dashboard. In various embodiments, the dashboard includes a weather tab, wherein invoking the weather tab advances to a weather screen. The dashboard also includes an indoor humidity tab. A programs tab and a home tab are also provided. The indoor humidity tab can further be used to set current indoor humidity setpoints.

Interactive user guidance interface for a heating, ventilation and air conditioning system

The disclosure includes systems and methods of use of an HVAC graphical interface dashboard. In various embodiments the dashboard includes a weather tab, wherein invoking the weather tab advances to a weather screen. The dashboard also includes an indoor humidity tab, wherein invoking the indoor humidity tab advances to a humidity screen which displays at least a current indoor humidity. The dashboard further includes an alerts tab, wherein invoking the alerts tab advances to an alerts screen. The dashboard still further includes a help tab, wherein invoking the help tab advances to a help screen that provides context sensitive help that presents at least one dialog box related to a function of a current screen. A programs tab and a home tab are also provided, and a subnet controller informs said dashboard to display a specific screen and instructs it how to fill in data.

Energy management system and method

According to an aspect of the disclosure, an energy management apparatus for a home energy management system and method includes a processor operable to manage energy use at a site. The processor is configured to convert an incoming message received from a wireless energy network into XML enabled output data and format an outgoing message to be output to the wireless energy network using XML enabled input data. A communication interface is configured to enable access to a communication device having access to the wireless energy network, wherein the communication interface is further configured to detect the outgoing message formatted by the processor to be output using the wireless energy network; configure the outgoing message to a message bus format, detect the incoming message received from the wireless energy network, and convert the incoming message from the message bus format to access the incoming network device data.

Method for zone based energy management system with scalable map interface

A method of managing energy use of a network device located at a site with a mobile device is provided. The method proceeds by determining a plurality of zones about the site and detecting a current location of the mobile device relative to the plurality of zones. The method continues by altering the operating condition of the network device in response to detecting the mobile device changing zones. A graphical user interface (GUI) is displayed within the display screen of the mobile device. A map presenting the site location, the plurality of zones disposed about the site location, and the current location of the mobile device is displayed within the GUI along with a distance selector including selectable distance values. The method further includes automatically scaling the plurality of zones and the map in response to changing the selectable distance value using the distance selector.

Mobile demand response energy management system with proximity control

According to an aspect of the disclosure, a mobile energy management system and method includes controlling at least one network device at a site using the proximity detection of a mobile device which may be based upon the detection of a plurality of zones. Various features may be presented on a graphical user interface of the mobile device including a proximity control feature for enabling and disabling proximity detection, a set location setting for associating the current location of the mobile device with the location of the site, a set travel distance feature enabling the user to enter a travel distance within the graphical user interface, and a map which may present the location of the site, the current location of the mobile device, and the plurality of zones. The network device may be a thermostat associated with the site or other energy consuming appliances.

Mobile device with scalable map interface for zone based energy management

According to an aspect of the disclosure, a mobile energy management system includes controlling at least one network device at a site using the proximity detection of a mobile device based upon the detection of a plurality of zones. Various features may be presented on a graphical user interface of the mobile device including a map which may present the location of the site, the current location of the mobile device, and the plurality of zones. The graphical user interface may further include a zone size setting presenting selectable distance values enabling the user to set the distance between the site and the boundary of each zone. In response to the selection of a distance value, the mobile device may automatically scale the map to simultaneously present the boundary of each zone and the current location of the mobile device within the display screen of the mobile device.

Integrated thermal comfort control system with masking control

一种用于空间的环境控制系统，所述空间包括至少一个适配为允许光进入所述空间的窗口。该系统包括用于调节环境条件的环境控制器(例如风扇、灯、HVAC系统、窗口、窗口遮蔽物或上述的任意组合)，以及至少一个如辐射热通量传感器的第一传感器，用于感测与空间相关联的辐射能量大小并且生成输出。一控制器设置为用于基于传感器输出来控制环境控制器的操作。还公开了相关方法。

Power demand predicting method and power demand predicting system

에너지 수요 예측 시스템이 개시된다. 본 발명의 일 실시 예에 따른 에너지 수요 예측 시스템은 환경정보와 기상예보정보를 수집하고 수집한 정보에 기초하여 오차를 산출하는 오차 산출부, 에너지 정보를 수집하고, 수집한 에너지 정보와 상기 오차 산출부로부터 획득한 오차에 기초하여 비선형 에너지 예측 모델을 생성하는 에너지 예측 모델 생성부 및 상기 비선형 에너지 예측 모델을 통해 에너지 수요 정보를 예측하는 에너지 정보 예측부를 포함한다. An energy demand forecasting system is disclosed. An energy demand prediction system according to an embodiment of the present invention collects environmental information and weather forecast information, and an error calculator for calculating an error based on the collected information, collects energy information, and calculates the collected energy information and the error It includes an energy prediction model generation unit for generating a non-linear energy prediction model based on an error obtained from the unit, and an energy information prediction unit for predicting energy demand information through the non-linear energy prediction model.

Water drainage and contamination condition sensing device

본 고안은 가습기의 오염감지 장치에 관한 것으로 특히, 가습기의 가습조내에 두개의 전극을 형성하고 해당 전극에 특정 전압의 교류전원을 걸어주어 해당 전극간의 임피던스를 측정함으로써 기설정된 기준 임계범위를 벗어나는 경우 갈수 또는 오염의 상태를 사용자에게 알려 주기 위한으로 그 기술적 수단은 미스트를 발생시키기 위한 물을 저장하고 있는 가습조내에 일정 간격을 유지한 상태로 구비되어 있는 전극과, 상기 전극에 특정 전압의 교류전원을 걸어주고 상기 전극간의 임피던스를 검출하는 임피던스 측정부, 및 상기 임피던스 측정부에서 출력되는 측정 임피던스값을 미리 설정된 오염 임계치와 비교하여 상기 가습조내의 물의 오염정도를 감지하는 마이컴으로 구성된다. The present invention relates to a pollution detection device of the humidifier, in particular, when two electrodes are formed in the humidification tank of the humidifier, and an AC power supply of a specific voltage is applied to the electrodes to measure the impedance between the electrodes, so as to deviate from the preset threshold range. In order to inform the user of the state of water or pollution, the technical means includes an electrode provided at a predetermined interval in a humidification tank storing water for generating mist, and an AC power supply having a specific voltage at the electrode. It is composed of an impedance measuring unit for detecting the impedance between the electrodes, and a microcomputer for detecting the degree of contamination of the water in the humidification tank by comparing the measured impedance value output from the impedance measuring unit with a predetermined contamination threshold.

A kind of automatic air conditioning controller with climate model

本发明公开了一种带气候模型的自动空调控制器，涉及空调自动化控制领域，解决了现有空调只能手动进行控制，并且不能根据具体情况进行改善的缺陷，其包括与MCU连接的无线通讯模块、温湿度传感器、时钟模块、人体感应模块以及电源继电器，该自动空调控制器带有红外计算码库及自动控制策略，实现空调的自动控制。本发明真正实现空调的自动控制，通过执行根据用户所在地的地理特征、人群特征和二十四节气的气候特征形成的自动调节空调的控制策略，一方面调节室内的温度和湿度，适应了人体的舒适度，另一方面可以节能。

Environmental condition control and energy management system and method

An indoor environmental condition control and energy management system includes a plurality of inputs. A user input receives user input parameters including a desired indoor environmental condition range for at least one energy unit price point. An indoor environmental condition input receives a sensed indoor environmental condition. An energy price input receives a schedule of projected energy unit prices per time periods. A processor, coupled to the inputs, computes an environmental condition deadband range for multiple energy unit price points based on the user input parameters and controls at least one energy-consuming load device to maintain the indoor environmental condition within the computed deadband range for a then-current energy unit price point. In an embodiment, the environmental condition includes at least temperature and the at least one load device includes a heating and cooling system. The processor, in one embodiment, communicates through a communications link with at least one energy supply company and selects one energy supply company for a premise to minimize energy consumption cost.

Air conditioner system control method with humidification function and air conditioner system

本发明公开了一种具有加湿功能的空调系统控制方法及空调系统，所述空调系统包括通讯模块、主机控制模块以及加湿模块，所述方法包括：通讯模块从互联网获取实时气象数据，并将气象数据传输至控制模块；主机控制模块对气象数据进行处理，计算出是否需要加湿；当需要加湿时，控制加湿模块对空气进行加湿。本发明提供的具有加湿功能的空调系统控制方法及空调系统，根据实时气象数据计算出室外环境空气湿度变化量，并根据该变化量判断是否需要对室内空气进行预加湿，并能算出所需的加湿的出水量，以此来获得舒适度最佳的加湿效果。同时，本发明通过互联网获取数据，并通过控制系统控制各模块的工作，使空调系统的工作更加智能化，更加便捷。

System and method for calculating the thermal mass of a building

The invention comprises a system for calculating a value for the effective thermal mass of a building. The climate control system obtains temperature measurements from at least a first location conditioned by the climate system. One or more processors receive measurements of outside temperatures from at least one source other than the control system and compare the temperature measurements from the first location with expected temperature measurements. The expected temperature measurements are based at least in part upon past temperature measurements obtained by said HVAC control system and said outside temperature measurements. The processors then calculate one or more rates of change in temperature at said first location.

System and method for evaluating changes in the efficiency of an HVAC system

The invention comprises systems and methods for evaluating changes in the operational efficiency of an HVAC system over time. The climate control system obtains temperature measurements from at least a first location conditioned by the climate system, and status of said HVAC system. One or more processors receives measurements of outside temperatures from at least one source other than said HVAC system and compares said temperature measurements from said first location with expected temperature measurements. The expected temperature measurements are based at least in part upon past temperature measurements.

Managing energy usage

Accessing an energy usage rule for a device is described, wherein the device is coupled with a first structure. The energy usage of the device is monitored. The energy usage rule and the energy usage is then compared. Based on the comparing, an instruction is generated to modify an energy usage profile of said device to correlate with said energy usage, thereby enabling efficient energy management.

System and method for using ramped setpoint temperature variation with networked thermostats to improve efficiency

The invention comprises systems and methods for ramping setpoints on thermostats controlling HVAC systems. At least one thermostat is located inside a structure and is used to control an HVAC system in the structure. At least one remote processor is in communication with said thermostat and at least one database stores data reported by the thermostat. At least one processor compares the outside temperature at least one location and at least one point in time to information reported to the remote processor from the thermostat. The remote processor ramps the setpoint on the thermostat so as to reduce the average spread between inside temperature and outside temperature in order to reduce energy consumption with affecting comfort. The remote processor takes into account the effect of weather conditions and occupant preferences in determining whether and when to ramp setpoints.

System, method and apparatus for just-in-time conditioning using a thermostat

Systems and methods for reducing the cycling time of a climate control system. For example, one or more of the exemplary systems can receive from a database a target time at which a structureis desired to reach a target temperature. In addition, the system acquires the temperature inside the structure and the temperature outside the structure at a time prior to the target time. The systems use a thermal characteristic of the structure and a performance characteristic of the climate control system, to determine the appropriate time prior to the target time at which the climate control system should turn on based at least in part on the structure, the climate control system, the inside temperature and the outside temperature. The systems then set a setpoint on a thermostatic controller to control the climate control system.

System and method for using a mobile electronic device to optimize an energy management system

Embodiments of the invention comprise systems and methods for using the geographic location of networked consumer electronics devices as indications of occupancy of a structure for purposes of automatically adjusting the temperature setpoint on a thermostatic HVAC control. At least one thermostat is located inside a structure and is used to control an HVAC system in the structure. At least one mobile electronic device is used to indicate the state of occupancy of the structure. The state of occupancy is used to alter the setpoint on the thermostatic HVAC control to reduce unneeded conditioning of unoccupied spaces.

System and method for using a mobile electronic device to optimize an energy management system

Embodiments of the invention comprise systems and methods for using the geographic location of networked consumer electronics devices as indications of occupancy of a structure for purposes of automatically adjusting the temperature setpoint on a thermostatic HVAC control. At least one thermostat is located inside a structure and is used to control an HVAC system in the structure. At least one mobile electronic device is used to indicate the state of occupancy of the structure. The state of occupancy is used to alter the setpoint on the thermostatic HVAC control to reduce unneeded conditioning of unoccupied spaces.

Optimization of energy use through model-based simulations

A facility implementing systems and/or methods for achieving energy consumption/production and cost goals is described. The facility identifies various components of an energy system and assesses the environment in which those components operate. Based on the identified components and assessments, the facility generates a model to simulate different series/schedules of adjustments to the system and how those adjustments will effect energy consumption or production. Using the model, and based on identified patterns, preferences, and forecasted weather conditions, the facility can identify an optimal series or schedule of adjustments to achieve the user's goals and provide the schedule to the system for implementation. The model may be constructed using a time-series of energy consumption and thermostat states to estimate parameters and algorithms of the system. Using the model, the facility can simulate the behavior of the system and, by changing simulated inputs and measuring simulated output, optimize use of the system.

Air conditioning equipment operation system and air conditioning equipment design support system

Automatic control method of separated air conditioners

The automatic control method for air conditioner comprises the first step that memorize the sensed outside temp to the memory of micro computer, the second step that compares the sensed temp. with the memorized temp., the third step that determines the change of outside temperature based on the compared temp. at the second step, the fourth step that determines whether the range of temp. change is between the memorized outside temp. or not, the fifth step that performs dehumidification operation by the control of micro-computer after compensating relative humidity when the determined temp. change is acceptable, the sixth step that senses the outside temp. to prevent the freezing of indoor heat exchanger, and the seventh step that returns to the normal operation when the outdoor temp. and dehumidification operation time is coincident to the basic data of the computer.

The control method and system of a kind of air-conditioning

本发明涉及通信技术领域，尤其涉及智能家电技术领域，尤其涉及一种空调的控制方法和系统。该方法包括配置所述空调位置信息；按照预设时长间隔获取所述智能终端的位置信息；据所述空调位置信息和所述按照预设时长间隔获取所述智能终端的位置信息计算所述智能终端的用户的行进路径以判断所述用户的行进方向；获取所述用户的常用路径及设定的区域范围；当所述行进方向符合预设行进方向，且所述智能终端的位置信息位于所述区域范围内的适当位置时，发送控制信息到所述空调。用户不管是外出还是回家路上的状态下均可以发送控制信息到空调以控制空调开关，对空调的控制更智能，提升了用户体验。

Control method and system of air conditioner

本发明涉及通信技术领域，尤其涉及智能家电技术领域，尤其涉及一种空调的控制方法和系统。该方法包括配置所述空调位置信息；按照预设时长间隔获取所述智能终端的位置信息；据所述空调位置信息和所述按照预设时长间隔获取所述智能终端的位置信息计算所述智能终端的用户的行进路径以判断所述用户的行进方向；获取所述用户的常用路径及设定的区域范围；当所述行进方向符合预设行进方向，且所述智能终端的位置信息位于所述区域范围内的适当位置时，发送控制信息到所述空调。用户不管是外出还是回家路上的状态下均可以发送控制信息到空调以控制空调开关，对空调的控制更智能，提升了用户体验。

OPTIMIZED CONTROL METHOD OF A TEMPERATURE CONTROL DEVICE

Management device for managing temperature of room, has determination unit determining presence of user in room, for controlling heating and/or air conditioning device based on weather data and weather forecast

The device (12) has a weather data recovery unit for recovery of weather data (8), and a control unit for controlling a heating and/or air conditioning device. The recovery unit recovers the weather data from a website (2), hosted by a remote device, through an electronic organizer (3) of a user, hosted by a remote device. A determination unit determines the presence of the user in a room, for controlling the heating and/or air conditioning device based on the weather data and weather forecast obtained from the electronic organizer of the user.

Computerized device with voice command input capability

A computerized device with voice command capability processed remotely includes a low power processor, executing a loose algorithmic model to recognize a wake word prefix in a voice command, the loose model having a low false rejection rate but suffering a high false acceptance rate, and a second processor which can operate in at least a low power/low clock rate mode and a high power/high clock rate mode. When the first processor determines the presence of the wake word, it causes the second processor to switch to the high power/high clock rate mode and to execute a tight algorithmic model to verify the presence of the wake word. By using the two processors in this manner, the average overall power required by the computerized device is reduced, as is the amount of waste heat generated by the system.

DETERMINATION PROCESS FOR MONITORING THE THERMAL EVOLUTION OF A BUILDING

Procédé de détermination d'inconnues (u;(pcs, ks, ηz, qz, τz, λz, dz)) relatives à l'évolution thermique d'un bâtiment, comprenant les étapes suivantes : c) on fournit des valeurs prédéterminées (m) à des instants successifs de variables observables, chacune étant une sollicitation influant sur l'évolution thermique du bâtiment ou une réponse thermique du bâtiment ; et d) on détermine les valeurs des inconnues (u) en optimisant une fonctionnelle (J). La fonctionnelle est fonction d'un écart entre des valeurs calculées des variables observables et les valeurs correspondantes de celles-ci fournies à l'étape c). Les valeurs calculées des variables observables sont obtenues à l'aide d'un module de simulation thermique de bâtiment qui fournit la réponse thermique du bâtiment en fonction au moins des inconnues (u), est fondé sur une partition du bâtiment en zones homogènes et sur un système d'équations comportant des équations de la chaleur pour les zones et pour les parois. Method for determining unknowns (u;(pcs, ks, ηz, qz, τz, λz, dz)) relating to the thermal evolution of a building, comprising the following steps: c) predetermined values (m ) at successive instants of observable variables, each being a stress influencing the thermal evolution of the building or a thermal response of the building; and d) the values of the unknowns (u) are determined by optimizing a functional (J). The functional is a function of a difference between the calculated values of the observable variables and the corresponding values of the latter provided in step c). The calculated values of the observable variables are obtained using a thermal building simulation module which provides the thermal response of the building as a function of at least the unknowns (u), is based on a partition of the building into homogeneous zones and on a system of equations comprising heat equations for the zones and for the walls.

METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY CONTROLLING THE NATURAL LIGHTING AND / OR CALORIFIC ENERGY DELIVERY LEVEL IN A WORKPIECE BY AT LEAST ONE OF ITS OPENINGS AND / OR CHECKING AIR QUALITY

Control of ventilation equipment

A ventilation control system (302) controls ventilation systems in several buildings (306, 308) in such a manner that the ventilation control system (302) transmits a command to switch off the ventilation system in predetermined dangerous situations, and receives a feedback from the ventilation system of at least one building (306, 308) in response to the transmitted command to switch off the ventilation system.

Method for forming graphic image to indicate comfortable atmosphere in local uses different colors to indicate temperature and airflow

Procédé pour réaliser une image graphique ou virtuelle permettant d'indiquer les conditions de confort à l'intérieur ou à l'extérieur d'un local en fonction des paramètres atmosphériques. Ces informations sont fournies par la position de repères par rapport à des icônes représentant le bien-être, le froid, le chaud, la vitesse du vent et les prévisions météo.Les repères sont I, E, V, <T 656>, les icônes sont (1) (2) (3) (4) (5).

Installation for control and regulation of heating, air treatment and cooling devices in e.g. residential building, has information capture and analysis unit to capture and analyze information relating to weather forecasts in building site

The installation has a temperature sensor for measuring the temperature outside a building, and another temperature sensor for measuring the temperature inside the building. An information capture and analysis unit captures and analyzes information relating to weather forecasts in the site of the building, where information processing type software processes the analyzed information. An additional device is provided for capturing information relating to the state of the environment of the building.

Method for Controlling Heating Device Based on Season Information

계절 정보에 기초한 난방 장비 제어 방법이 개시된다. 본 발명은, 제어 장치가 대기 온도 정보에 기초하여 계절 정보를 산출하고,산출된 계절 정보에 기초하여 난방 장비의 사용 온도를 설정하는 과정을 통해 구현된다. 본 발명에 따르면, 계절의 변화를 감지하여 자동적으로 사용 온도가 설정되는 난방 기기가 제공된다. 아울러, 본 발명에 따르면, 동작 시간의 경과에 따라 자동적으로 사용 온도가 재설정됨으로써 쾌적한 난방 환경을 지속적으로 제공할 수 있는 난방 기기가 제공된다. A heating equipment control method based on seasonal information is disclosed. The present invention is implemented by a process in which the control device calculates seasonal information based on the atmospheric temperature information and sets the use temperature of the heating equipment based on the calculated seasonal information. According to the present invention, there is provided a heating device in which a use temperature is automatically set by detecting a change in the season. According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a heating device capable of continuously providing a comfortable heating environment by automatically re-using the operating temperature with the passage of an operating time.

VENTILATION FACILITY CONTROL SYSTEM, VENTILATION INSTALLATION COMPRISING SUCH A CONTROL SYSTEM, AND RANGE

Le système de contrôle d'installations de ventilation comprend : - une mémoire (1) stockant une valeur d'un paramètre climatique d'environnement, et une valeur relative à un type d'installation de ventilation, - un calculateur (2) déterminant, à partir des valeurs stockées et de plusieurs règles prédéterminées associées à différents types d'installation de ventilation, une valeur d'un paramètre de consigne de fonctionnement d'un ventilateur (3a, 3b, 3c) d'une installation de ventilation (4a, 4b, 4c), - une sortie (5) transmettant en direction d'un ventilateur (3a, 3b, 3c) la valeur déterminée pour un paramètre de consigne de fonctionnement. The ventilation installation control system comprises: - a memory (1) storing a value of an environmental climatic parameter, and a value relating to a type of ventilation installation, - a determining computer (2), from the stored values and several predetermined rules associated with different types of ventilation installation, a value of an operating setpoint parameter of a fan (3a, 3b, 3c) of a ventilation installation (4a, 4b, 4c), - an output (5) transmitting in the direction of a fan (3a, 3b, 3c) the value determined for an operating setpoint parameter.

System and method for using a mobile electronic device to optimize an energy management system

Embodiments of the invention comprise systems and methods for using the geographic location of networked consumer electronics devices as indications of occupancy of a structure for purposes of automatically adjusting the temperature setpoint on a thermostatic HVAC control. At least one thermostat is located inside a structure and is used to control an HVAC system in the structure. At least one mobile electronic device is used to indicate the state of occupancy of the structure. The state of occupancy is used to alter the setpoint on the thermostatic HVAC control to reduce unneeded conditioning of unoccupied spaces.