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01-03-2012 дата публикации

Container data center and cooling system thereof

Номер: US20120048756A1

Автор: Chao-Ke Wei, Hung-Chou Chan, Yao-Ting Chang

Принадлежит: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd

A cooling system includes a first temperature sensor, a pump, a first controller, and a first filtering device. The first temperature sensor senses a temperature of an external water source and outputs a first temperature value. The pump pumps the water from the external water source. The first controller is connected between the first temperature sensor and the pump to receive the first temperature value, and compare the first temperature value with a first predetermined temperature value. If the first temperature value is less than the first predetermined temperature value, the first controller controls the pump to pump the water from the external water source. The first filtering device is connected to the pump to receive and filter the pumped water and output the filtered water to a cold water pipe of the container data center to cool servers of the container data center.

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Номер записи: 1

26-04-2012 дата публикации

Energy-Optimal Control Decisions for Systems

Номер: US20120101648A1

Автор: Clifford C. Federspiel, Jerry Chin

Принадлежит: Vigilent Corp

Methods, systems, and apparatuses are provided for controlling an environmental maintenance system that includes a plurality of sensors and a plurality of actuators. The operation levels of the actuators can be determined by optimizing a penalty function. As part of the penalty function, the sensor values can be compared to reference values. The optimized values of the operation levels can account for energy use of actuators at various operation levels and predicted differences of the sensor values relative to the reference values at various operation levels. The predicted difference can be determined using a transfer model. An accuracy of the transfer model can be determined by comparing predicted values to measured values. This accuracy can be used in determining new operational levels from an output of the transfer model (e.g., attenuating the output of the transfer model based on the accuracy).

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Номер записи: 2

03-05-2012 дата публикации

Container data center and heat dissipation system thereof

Номер: US20120109405A1

Автор: Chun-Ming Chen, Hung-Chou Chan

Принадлежит: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd

A data center includes a container with a raised floor defining a number of openings, and a server system received in the container. The server system includes a rack and a number of servers received in the rack at different heights. Cooling air is released by a cooling device. A number of pressurizing fans are arranged under the raised floor aligned with the openings to drive the cooling air to flow upwards through the openings. A number of temperature sensors are mounted to the rack to sense temperatures of air flowing out of the servers. The temperatures sensed by the temperature sensors are transmitted to a computing unit. According to the temperatures, the computing unit adjusts the speeds of the pressurizing fans to make the cooling air within the container be better distributed for evenly cooling the servers.

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Номер записи: 3

30-08-2012 дата публикации

System for controlling temperatures of multiple zones in multiple structures

Номер: US20120217315A1

Автор: Dane Camden Witbeck, Lewis Dryden Wight

Принадлежит: Individual

A system for controlling the temperature of multiple zones is disclosed, wherein the system includes a remotely located server and two or more structures, and wherein each structure has a gateway, at least one temperature sensor, at least one heating ventilation and air conditioning system, at least one controller, at least one air obstruction device, a user input device, and at least one zone.

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Номер записи: 4

30-08-2012 дата публикации

Centrifugal Compressor Part Load Control Algorithm for Improved Performance

Номер: US20120219431A1

Автор: Joost Brasz, Vishnu M. Sishtla

Принадлежит: Carrier Corp

A compressor system having a centrifugal compressor, controller and an interface is disclosed. The compressor includes adjustable guide vanes and a variable geometry diffuser. The controller is in electrical communication with each of the guide vanes and diffuser so as to monitor and adjust positions thereof in accordance with a predetermined control algorithm. The control algorithm is implemented in accordance with a method of controlling the centrifugal compressor. The method adjusts the position of the diffuser based on the actual lift, guide vane position and predetermined relationships between diffuser position and reference lift.

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Номер записи: 5

27-09-2012 дата публикации

Optical measurement intstrument

Номер: US20120240692A1

Автор: Christer Isaksson, Jyrki Laitinen, Markku Ojala, Tommi Elo

Принадлежит: WALLAC OY

An optical measurement instrument includes: an excitation light source ( 120 ) arranged to produce an excitation beam for at least one of samples to be measured and a detector ( 132 ) arranged to detect an emission beam emitted by one of the samples to be measured and to produce a detection signal responsive to the detected emission beam. The optical measurement instrument further includes an arrangement for controlling temperature of the samples to be measured. The arrangement includes: one or more temperature sensors ( 176 ) for producing one or more temperature signals responsive to temperature of a measurement chamber ( 170 ) of the optical measurement instrument, one or more heating resistors ( 171 - 175 ) arranged to warm the measurement chamber, and a controller ( 177 ) arranged to control electrical power supplied to the heating resistors on the basis of the one or more temperature signals.

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Номер записи: 6

20-12-2012 дата публикации

Air conditioning controlling device and method

Номер: US20120323376A1

Автор: Kazuya Harayama, Mituhiro HONDA

Принадлежит: Azbil Corp

In an operating quantity calculating portion, an operating quantity controlling an air-conditioned space to a target air-conditioning environment is calculated for each individual air-conditioning equipment through performing CFD reverse analysis on the air-conditioning environment of the air-conditioned space; in a state estimating portion, state setting values indicate the state of the target air-conditioning environment at the measurement locations of the individual sensors provided in the air-conditioned space are estimated respectively through CFD forward analysis on these operating quantities; and, in a feedback controlling portion, a coordinating factor is calculated based on the deviations between the state setting values obtained and the state measured values that are measured by the sensors, where coordinated operating quantities are calculated through correcting each of the operating quantities by the coordinating factor, and coordinated feedback control of the air-conditioning equipment is performed through sending, to the air-conditioning system, the individual coordinated operating quantities thus obtained.

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Номер записи: 7

17-01-2013 дата публикации

Control system and method for heating and cooling devices

Номер: US20130015252A1

Автор: Clive Alan Webb, Yvette Rose Webb

Принадлежит: Individual

A system device and method for managing the supply of energy to heating and cooling devices based on environmental conditions within a regulated area, said system including one or more sensor devices within said regulated area for communicating one or more status signals, and a control module for receiving said one or more status signals, said control module analyzing said one or more status signals based on one or more heating and cooling routines, said one or more heating and cooling routines instructing said control module to communicate one or more control signals to said heating and cooling devices, said one or more control signals activating or deactivating said heating and cooling devices.

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Номер записи: 8

11-04-2013 дата публикации

Thermostat with remote access feature

Номер: US20130087628A1

Автор: Amy L. Anderson, Jay Nelson, Nicholas Dalsin, Shilpa Anand

Принадлежит: Honeywell International Inc

A local thermostat for controlling an HVAC unit may include a controller programmed to execute a remote access function for remotely accessing and communicating with at least one remote thermostat over a communication channel. The remote access application may be configured to display at least one thermostat setting of at least one of the remote thermostats on the display of the user interface of the local thermostat. In some cases, the remote access application may allow a user to change one or more thermostat settings of at least one remote thermostat using the user interface of the local thermostat.

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Номер записи: 9

25-04-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING AMBIENT TEMPERATURE

Номер: US20130099008A1

Автор: Aljabari Mohammad, LUNACEK MICHAEL, Tauer Jeff

Принадлежит: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.

A mechanism for indicating ambient temperature of an enclosure from temperatures determined within the enclosure. The temperatures may be obtained from two or more sensors at each of two or more locations within the enclosure. The enclosure may include heat generating components such as electronics. The enclosure may also incorporate one or more dynamic components that emanate sudden amounts of heat. The present mechanism compensates for such heat sources with a compensating scheme. 1. A thermostat that functions to provide control signals to temperature control equipment to maintain a desired temperature in a space , comprising:a housing;one or more heat generating elements in the housing, wherein during operation of the thermostat, the one or more heat generating elements cause a first region within the housing to be warmer than a second region within the housing;a first temperature sensor for reporting a measure that is related to the temperature in the first region;a second temperature sensor for reporting a measure that is related to the temperature in the second region;a controller in communication with the first temperature sensor and the second temperature sensor, the controller determining a measure related to an ambient temperature outside of the housing based, at least in part, on the measure that is related to the temperature in the first region reported by the first temperature sensor and the measure that is related to the temperature in the second region reported by the second temperature sensor; andwherein:the thermostat uses the measure related to the ambient temperature outside of the housing to determine one or more control signals for controlling temperature control equipment;the thermostat is powered, at least in part, by electrical energy;the one or more heat generating components generate heat by consuming the electrical energy;a level of electrical energy needed to power the thermostat, such as one or more heat generating elements, changes ...

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Номер записи: 10

25-04-2013 дата публикации

Integrating sensing systems into thermostat housing in manners facilitating compact and visually pleasing physical characteristics thereof

Номер: US20130099124A1

Автор: Brian Huppi, Eric B. Daniels, John Benjamin Filson

Принадлежит: Nest Labs Inc

An occupancy sensing electronic thermostat is described that includes a thermostat body having a curved exterior front surface, a dot matrix display mounted within the body viewable by a user in front of the front surface, a passive infrared sensor for measuring infrared energy and a shaped Fresnel lens having a smooth outer surface that extends across only a portion of the exterior front surface of the thermostat body. The Fresnel lens is shaped and curved so as to conform to and form a part of the curved exterior front surface of the thermostat body. A second downwardly directed passive infrared sensor can also be provided to aid in the detection of an approaching user who intends to interact with the thermostat.

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Номер записи: 11

25-04-2013 дата публикации

Container data center

Номер: US20130100609A1

Автор: Hai-Li Wang, Yong-Qian Deng

Принадлежит: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd, Hongfujin Precision Industry Shenzhen Co Ltd

A container data center includes a temperature control system to monitor a temperature of the container data center. The temperature control system includes a temperature sensor to sense the temperature of the container data center. The temperature control alarm system determines whether the sensed temperature is greater than first and second predetermined temperatures. The second predetermined temperature is greater than the first predetermined temperature. If the sensed temperature is greater than the first predetermined temperature, a cooling device is turned on to cool the container data center. If the sensed temperature is also greater than the second predetermined temperature, an alarm device is started and an alarm message is transmitted to a monitor center.

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Номер записи: 12

13-06-2013 дата публикации

VOLTAGE REGULATOR AND COOLING CONTROL INTEGRATED CIRCUIT

Номер: US20130146275A1

Автор: Kawano Tsutomu, Sato Tetsuo, Shimura Isao

Принадлежит: Renesas Electronics America Inc.

According to an embodiment of the invention, an apparatus is provided which includes a microprocessor, and a built-in temperature sensor configured to measure a temperature of the microprocessor as a reference temperature. The apparatus further includes external temperature sensors, where at least one of the external temperature sensors is configured to measure the temperature of the microprocessor. The microprocessor is configured to make an external temperature calibration using the reference temperature measured by the built-in temperature monitor. Each of the external temperature sensors is configured to monitor temperature information of a component and provide the temperature information to the microprocessor. 1. An apparatus , comprising:an integrated circuit comprising a microprocessor and a first temperature sensor configured to generate a reference temperature signal corresponding to a temperature of the microprocessor; andtemperature sensors, wherein the temperature sensors are configured to generate respective temperature signals corresponding to respective temperatures of components including the microprocessor,wherein the microprocessor is configured to make an external temperature calibration using the reference temperature signal, andwherein the microprocessor is configured to process the temperature signals.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a cooling fan motor controller formed on the integrated circuit and configured to control a speed of a fan.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a voltage regulator controller formed on the integrated circuit and configured to generate a voltage and provide the voltage to one of the components.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a cooling fan motor controller formed on the integrated circuit; anda voltage regulator controller formed on the integrated circuit,wherein the microprocessor, cooling fan motor controller, and voltage regulator controller are configured to cause the ...

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Номер записи: 13

04-07-2013 дата публикации

System and method for selectively engaging cooling fans within an electronic display

Номер: US20130170139A1

Автор: Tim Hubbard, Ware Bedell, William Dunn

Принадлежит: Manufacturing Resources International Inc

A system and method for cooling an electronic image assembly having a plurality of cooling gas pathways place behind the electronic image assembly. A first fan may be used to force cooling gas through a first grouping of cooling gas pathways while a second fan may be used to force cooling gas through a second grouping of cooling gas pathways. Temperature sensing devices may be positioned so as to measure the temperature of the first and second groupings of cooling gas pathways. The speeds of the first and second fans may be adjusted based on the temperature measurements of the cooling gas pathway groupings. Additional fans with additional temperature sensing devices may be used for further accuracy and control over the temperature gradients of the electronic image assembly. Manifolds may be used to distribute/collect cooling gas to/from the cooling gas pathways.

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Номер записи: 14

01-08-2013 дата публикации

Monitoring hot water usage in a gas water heater

Номер: US20130197827A1

Автор: Brian Michael Schork, Chelsea Rose Miko, John K. Besore

Принадлежит: General Electric Co

An apparatus and method for determining the volume of hot water dispensed during a given timeframe from a hydrocarbon fueled water heater based on the volume of fuel consumed by the water heater during the timeframe and the average temperature difference between the inlet water temperature and the outlet water temperature during the timeframe.

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Номер записи: 15

12-09-2013 дата публикации

Systems and methods for associating wireless devices of an hvac system

Номер: US20130238142A1

Автор: Cary Leen, Jeffrey Boll, Stan Zywicki, Steve C. Nichols

Принадлежит: Honeywell International Inc

A building control network may have a first central device, a second central device and one or more peripheral devices. An illustrative method may include placing the second central device into an associate mode, and sending an associate command from a perimeter device to associate the perimeter device with the second central device. The associate command may be received by the first central device. The first central device may send one or more commands to the second central device, where the one or more commands may cause the second central device to be taken out of its associate mode and to reconfigure the second central device to a perimeter device. The first central device may then be put in an associate mode, and both the second central device and the perimeter device may be associated as perimeter devices with the first central device.

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Номер записи: 16

31-10-2013 дата публикации

Cooling system for mobile machine

Номер: US20130284529A1

Автор: Hector Marcel Matthys, John Franklin KRAL

Принадлежит: Progress Rail Services Corp

A cooling system for a mobile machine having a heat-sensitive component is provided. The cooling system may include a first coolant tank and a pump configured to circulate coolant from the first coolant tank through the heat-sensitive component. The cooling system may also include a heat exchanger configured to receive coolant from the heat-sensitive component and transfer heat to ambient air passing through the heat exchanger, and a blower configured to direct ambient air through the heat exchanger. The cooling system may further include a first temperature sensor configured to generate a first signal indicative of a temperature of ambient air, and a controller in communication with the blower and the first temperature sensor. The controller may be configured to selectively deactivate the blower based on the first signal.

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Номер записи: 17

31-10-2013 дата публикации

CONTROL DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM

Номер: US20130289778A1

Автор: Ishizaka Taichi

Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

A sensor terminal location calculator calculates the location of a sensor terminal based on the distance to the sensor terminal obtained by each of a plurality of wireless adapters installed in a living space. Based on the calculated sensor terminal location and installation location information for each air-conditioning device (indoor device), a related air-conditioning device identifier identifies from among the plurality of air-conditioning devices (indoor devices), a related device that influences the environment in the vicinity of the sensor terminal. Based on the difference between the temperature detected by the identified related device and the temperature detected by the sensor, a corrected set temperature calculation unit corrects a target value for the temperature used by the related device for environmental control. A set temperature control executor controls the related device based on the corrected target value. 1. A control device that controls a plurality of air-conditioning devices that are installed at different locations in a specified living space , comprising:a portable terminal location calculator that calculates a location of a portable terminal inside the living space based on: distances to the portable terminal that are acquired through wireless communications with the portable terminal by each of a plurality of the wireless adapters installed at different locations in the living space; and installation location information for each of the wireless adapters, the portable terminal including sensors for detecting environmental information related to air conditioning;a related device identifier that, based on the location of the portable terminal that is calculated by the portable terminal location calculator and installation location information for each of the air-conditioning devices, identifies from among the plurality of air-conditioning devices, a related device that has an influence on an environment surrounding the portable terminal;a ...

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Номер записи: 18

02-01-2014 дата публикации

Method and Apparatus for Monitoring A Refrigeration-Cycle System

Номер: US20140000291A1

Автор: Lawrence Kates

Принадлежит: Emerson Climate Technologies Inc

A monitoring system for monitoring operation of a refrigerant-cycle system is disclosed. A condenser unit sensor measures an operating characteristic of a condenser unit, the condenser unit including a condenser and a compressor. An evaporator unit sensor measures an operating characteristic of an evaporator unit, the evaporator unit including an evaporator and a fan. An electrical sensor measures an electrical quantity indicative of power consumption of the refrigerant-cycle system. A processing system calculates an efficiency of the refrigerant-cycle system based on the power consumption of the refrigerant-cycle system, the operating characteristic of the condenser unit, and the operating characteristic of the evaporator unit.

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Номер записи: 19

02-01-2014 дата публикации

Automatically Balancing Register for HVAC Systems

Номер: US20140000861A1

Автор: Barrett Jon, Lingemann Ronald

Принадлежит: Zoner LLC

Distributed nodes, such as intelligent register controllers, of a heating, ventilating and/or air conditioning (HVAC) system wirelessly communicate with each other on a peer-to-peer basis, forming a network, and collectively control the HVAC system, without a central controller. The intelligent register controllers collectively control the amount of conditioned air introduced into each region. Each node may base its operation at least in part on information about one or more (ideally all) of the other nodes. Each intelligent register controller automatically determines how much conditioned air to allow into its region, or how much return air to allow to be withdrawn from its region. Each register controller automatically determines when and to what extent to operate its respective controllable damper. 1. A system for controlling an HVAC system having a plurality of HVAC vents , each vent of the plurality of HVAC vents disposed in a corresponding location in a building , the system comprising: is in airflow communication with a corresponding vent of the plurality of HVAC vents;', 'is in data communication with at least one other register of the plurality of intelligent controlled registers; and', 'collectively control the plurality of HVAC vents on a peer-to-peer basis, such that, if a location in the building corresponding to another register of the plurality of intelligent controlled registers fails to reach a first desired temperature despite the another register being fully open, and a location in the building corresponding to the intelligent controlled register has reached a second temperature, the intelligent controlled register decreases airflow therethrough.', 'includes a controller configured to execute an autonomous local control program, such that the controller processes data provided by each other register of the plurality of intelligent controlled registers so as to], 'a plurality of intelligent controlled registers, wherein each register of the ...

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Номер записи: 20

09-01-2014 дата публикации

Method and Apparatus for Monitoring Refrigerant-Cycle Systems

Номер: US20140012422A1

Автор: Kates Lawrence

Принадлежит: EMERSON CLIMATE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

A monitoring system for an HVAC system including an evaporator unit device, first and second temperature sensors, and a condenser unit. The evaporator unit device includes a first current sensor that measures current provided to a circulator blower and a differential pressure sensor that measures pressure between a point prior to a filter element and a point after the filter element. The first temperature sensor measures a refrigerant temperature between a condenser and an expansion valve. The second temperature sensor measures a refrigerant temperature between an evaporator and a compressor. The condenser unit device communicates with the evaporator unit device over low-voltage control lines, wherein the condenser unit comprises a second current sensor that measures current provided to the compressor. The evaporator unit device transmits sensor data to a remote monitoring service over a data network. An efficiency of the HVAC system is calculated based on the sensor data. 1. A monitoring system for a heating , ventilation , or air conditioning (HVAC) system of a residential or commercial building , the monitoring system comprising: a first current sensor that measures current provided to a circulator blower of the HVAC system;', 'a differential pressure sensor that measures pressure between a point prior to a filter element of the HVAC system and a point after the filter element;, 'an evaporator unit device comprisinga first temperature sensor that measures a refrigerant temperature between a condenser of the HVAC system and an expansion valve of the HVAC system;a second temperature sensor that measures a refrigerant temperature between an evaporator of the HVAC system and a compressor of the HVAC system; anda condenser unit device that communicates with the evaporator unit device over low-voltage control lines, wherein the condenser unit comprises a second current sensor that measures current provided to the compressor,wherein the evaporator unit device transmits ...

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Номер записи: 21

30-01-2014 дата публикации

Adjusting proximity thresholds for activating a device user interface

Номер: US20140028551A1

Автор: Edwin H. Satterthwaite, Jr., Jonathan Solnit, Joseph Adam Ruff

Принадлежит: Nest Labs Inc

A smart-home device includes a user interface including an electronic display having a first display mode and a second display mode, the first display mode generally requiring more power than said second display mode. The device also includes a processing system in operative communication with one or more environmental sensors for determining at least one environmental condition. The device additionally includes at least one sensor configured to detect a physical closeness of a user to the at least one sensor. The processing system may be configured to cause the electronic display to be in the first display mode when a closeness threshold has been exceeded, where the processing system is further configured to automatically adjust the closeness threshold based at least in part on a historical plurality of physical closeness events as detected by the at least one sensor.

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Номер записи: 22

06-03-2014 дата публикации

Latent heat recovery type water heater

Номер: US20140060458A1

Автор: Yu Fujimoto

Принадлежит: Nortiz Corp

A latent heat recovery type water heater A being designed such that water flown in a secondary heat exchanger 2 is heated, and the heated water is supplied to a primary heat exchanger 1 and is further heated. A controller 4 compares heat exchange efficiency η of the secondary heat exchanger 2 with a predetermined threshold value Th, and the controller 4 determines whether the primary heat exchanger 1 is in a normal condition or not. The threshold value Th is changed corresponding to temperature of inflow water to the secondary heat exchanger 2. Accordingly, an abnormality such as scale adherence in the primary heat exchanger 1 is accurately detected regardless of the fact that the primary heat exchanger 1 and the secondary heat exchanger 2 are connected by a bypass path or not.

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Номер записи: 23

20-03-2014 дата публикации

Mailbox data storage system

Номер: US20140082068A1

Автор: Cherry Lv, Christopher Goh, Kenneth B. Kidder, Patrick R. Lemire, Zeng Huapeng

Принадлежит: Honeywell International Inc

A mailbox data storage mechanism for a remote device in a heating, ventilation and air conditioning environment. The mechanism, as a part of a gateway device and acting as a citizen of the heating, ventilation and air conditioning environment, may collect system information regularly and maintain a copy of the latest data locally which can be a response to external access requests in time at any moment. The mechanism may limit the latency for external access and improve user experience. The mechanism may help satisfy multiple interfaces.

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Номер записи: 24

07-01-2021 дата публикации

Device for carrying out a shirodhara treatment and method for establishing a liquid flow which flows out of an outlet

Номер: US20210000643A1

Автор: Ilan Karavani, Merijn SANDERS

Принадлежит: Ayavaya BV

Device for carrying out a Shirodhara treatment in which a liquid is poured over the forehead of a person, whereby said device comprises an outlet for the liquid and a pump and a supply line running from said pump to said outlet, whereby said outlet is can move reciprocally in a regular manner, whereby said device is provided with a heating unit for heating liquid to a target temperature, whereby said heating unit comprises a heating element, whereby said heating element is disposed in or around said supply line, whereby said heating unit comprises a temperature sensor for measuring the temperature of liquid, whereby said device comprises a control unit to regulate the power of said heating element on the basis of the temperature measured by said temperature sensor.

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Номер записи: 25

02-01-2020 дата публикации

Pulse Modulated Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Control

Номер: US20200003431A1

Автор: Smith Philip John

Принадлежит:

An underfloor heating (UFH) system limits the floor temperature of an environmental entity (for example, a room) by pulsing (pulse modulating) the flow rate through a hydronic emitter (circuit) heating the environmental entity. Once the heated water fills the circuit during time interval T, the flow is stopped for a fixed time Tbefore allowing the cycle to repeat until a target temperature is reached. The ratio of flow/no flow (T/T) may be a proportional lower floor temperature compared to a traditional circuit supporting a constant water flow. The UFH system may heat a plurality of rooms, each having different floor temperature limitations. The floor temperatures may be limited differently by pulsing the hydronic emitters (circuits) rooms differently. 1. An underfloor heating (UFH) system comprising: a movement actuator configured to connect to a valve in order to control water flow through a hydronic emitter;', 'a temperature sensor interface configured to interface to a temperature sensor, wherein the temperature sensor measures an outlet temperature of the hydronic emitter;', 'a thermostat interface configured to obtain a measured room temperature for an environmental entity, wherein the environmental entity comprises a floor; and', 'a computer device comprising:', 'a processor; and', 'a first memory device storing computer-readable instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the at least one controller assembly to perform:', 'obtaining, through the thermostat interface, the measured room temperature;', {'sub': on', 'off', 'on', 'off, 'determining a pulsing ratio T/Tbased on a maximum floor temperature of the floor, wherein the movement actuator enables the water flow through the valve during Tand stops the water flow during T;'}, 'when the measured room temperature has not reached a targeted temperature, instructing the movement actuator to pulse the water flow through the hydronic emitter in accordance with the determined pulsing ratio; and', ' ...

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Номер записи: 26

02-01-2020 дата публикации

HVAC SYSTEM CONFIGURATION AND ZONE MANAGEMENT

Номер: US20200004279A1

Автор: Biesterveld Matthew, Chidambaram Nagappan, Delo Scott J., Puli Manoj Kumar

Принадлежит: TRANE INTERNATIONAL INC.

Systems and methods for HVAC system design and zone group management are disclosed. A floor plan of a building is received, and an HVAC system configuration is selected from among a set of template HVAC configurations. HVAC components are selected from set of template HVAC components to customize the configuration. As components are selected, candidate positions for the HVAC component within the HVAC system configuration are determined and presented to a user to ensure compliance with engineering requirements. The floor plan includes a mapping of an HVAC system configuration to an HVAC zone group. If a change is made to the HVAC system configuration of a zone associated with a zone group, it is determined if another zone group shares the same properties as the changed HVAC configuration. If one exists, the changes]d zone is moved to the new zone group. If not, a new zone group is created and the changes zone is moved to the new zone group. 119-. (canceled)20. A device for constructing an HVAC system for a structure having distinct thermal zones , comprising:a processor; and define the structure;', 'define an HVAC topology included in the structure;', 'identify common elements of the HVAC topology associated with a distinct thermal zone;', 'define a zone group comprising distinct zones sharing a common element;', 'modify membership of the zone group in response to a determination that a first zone of the zone group no longer shares the common element with a second zone of the zone group; and', 'determine a different common element shared by the first zone., 'a memory operatively coupled to the processor and storing instructions, which, when executed by the processor, cause the device to21. The device in accordance with claim 20 , wherein the memory further stores instructions claim 20 , which claim 20 , when executed by the processor claim 20 , cause the device to define one or more HVAC components included in the structure.22. The device in accordance with claim 20 ...

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Номер записи: 27

13-01-2022 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR BALANCING MASS FLOW DURING PRODUCTION FAILURE OR INSUFFICIENCY IN A DISTRICT HEATING NETWORK

Номер: US20220010972A1

Автор: HAMP Quirin

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A method for balancing mass flow during production failure or insufficiency in a district heating network comprising a plurality of substations, each substation comprising at least one primary side connected to the district heating network for transferring heat between the district heating network and the substation, a secondary side connected to least one space heating circuit for heating at least one space connected to the substation, and an adjustable valve arranged between the substation and the district heating network, the valve () in each substation being controlled by a heat curve f defining a calculated supply temperature (Tsupply, calc) for the space heating circuit on the secondary side of the substation as a function of a measured outdoor temperature (Toutdoor). The method further comprises a step of heat curve compensation for each substation and population compensation for all substations in the population. The result is then used to control the valve in the respective substation. 113-. (canceled)15. The method of claim 14 , wherein the measured supply temperature (T) on the primary side of the substation is reduced by a safety parameter offset (ΔT) before being compared with the calculated supply temperature (T) on the secondary side of the substation.16. The method according to claim 14 , further comprising a step before step j) of comparing for each substation the calculated valve control temperature (T) with the current emulated outdoor temperature (Tactive) claim 14 , wherein the valve control temperature (T) used in step j) is set equal to the maximum of the calculated valve control temperature (T) and the current emulated outdoor temperature (T).17. The method according to claim 14 , comprising after step j) claim 14 , checking whether the production failure or insufficiency has ceased claim 14 , and:if the production failure or insufficiency has ceased, the balancing procedure is cancelled; orif the production failure or insufficiency has not ...

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Номер записи: 28

07-01-2021 дата публикации

INFORMATION PROVIDING METHOD AND INFORMATION PROVIDING APPARATUS

Номер: US20210004028A1

Автор: Fuchikami Tetsuji, FUNASE Kazuki, Kusukame Koichi

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A cloud server () receives environmental information of respective installation sites of a plurality of appliances () via a network (), and determines one or more appliances that are installed in a same room among the plurality of appliances (), based on the received environmental information. 1. An information providing method for use in an information providing apparatus connected to a plurality of appliances via network , the method comprising:receiving a signal indicating that an acquisition of a voice of a user is made from a an appliance for acquiring the voice of the user, the appliance being connected via the network;specifying one or more sound generators installed in a room where the appliance for acquiring the voice of the user is installed and each generating sound in accordance with an operation, by referring to a list of one or more appliances that are installed in a same room among the plurality of appliances; andoutputting a control signal for lowering volume of the sound generated in the room from at least one sound generator of the one or more sound generators to the at least one sound generator of the one or more sound generators;receiving position specifying information specifying a location of the plurality of appliances in the room and specifying a location of the user in the room;determining when a distance between the location of the at least one sound generator and the location of the user in the room indicates a predetermined value or greater based on the received position specifying information; andkeeping the control signal from being output when the distance is determined to indicate the predetermined value or greater.2. The information providing method according to claim 1 , whereinthe at least one sound generator represents an AV system.3. The information providing method according to claim 2 , whereinthe control signal is a signal for lowering a volume of the sound output in the room from the AV system.4. The information providing ...

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Номер записи: 29

07-01-2021 дата публикации

Active disturbance rejection based thermal control

Номер: US20210004067A1

Автор: Qinling Zheng, Zhan PING

Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

A system and method for active disturbance rejection based thermal control is configured to receive, at a first active disturbance rejection thermal control (ADRC) controller, a first temperature measurement from a first thermal zone. The ADRC controller generates a first output control signal for controlling a first cooling element, wherein the first output control signal is generated according a first estimated temperature and a first estimated disturbance calculated by a first extended state observer (ESO) of the first ADRC controller.

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Номер записи: 30

04-01-2018 дата публикации

METHOD FOR REDUCING TEMPERATURE TRANSITION IN AN ELECTROSTATIC CHUCK

Номер: US20180005859A1

Автор: PAPE Eric A., WALDMANN Ole, Zhang Tao

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A method for controlling a substrate temperature in a substrate processing system includes determining a temperature difference between the substrate temperature before the substrate is loaded onto a substrate support device and a desired temperature for the substrate support device and, during a first period, controlling a thermal control element to adjust the temperature of the substrate support device to a temperature value based on the temperature difference. The temperature value is not equal to the desired temperature for the substrate support device. The method further includes loading the substrate onto the substrate support device after the first period begins and before the temperature of the substrate support device returns to the desired temperature and, during a second period that follows the first period, controlling the temperature of the substrate support device to the desired temperature for the substrate support device. 1. A method for controlling a substrate temperature in a substrate processing system , the method comprising:determining a temperature difference between the substrate temperature before the substrate is loaded onto a substrate support device and a desired temperature for the substrate support device;during a first period, controlling a thermal control element (TCE) to adjust the temperature of the substrate support device to a temperature value based on the temperature difference, the temperature value not equal to the desired temperature for the substrate support device;loading the substrate onto the substrate support device after the first period begins and before the temperature of the substrate support device reaches the desired temperature; andduring a second period that follows the first period, controlling the temperature of the substrate support device to the desired temperature for the substrate support device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the temperature value is greater than the desired temperature.3. The method of ...

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Номер записи: 31

10-01-2019 дата публикации

Retrofit smart components for use in a fluid transfer system

Номер: US20190011135A1

Автор: John M. Trantham

Принадлежит: IMI HYDRONIC ENGINEERING Inc

According to an embodiment of the disclosure, a retrofit for a system using a fluid to transfer thermal energy in a system that utilizes a thermostat to regulate a temperature associated with a terminal is provided. The retrofit includes a return line temperature sensor configured to measure a temperature of a fluid leaving a terminal; and a circuit. The circuit is configured to: receive a signal from a thermostat, the signal commanding a modulated valve to open or close; receive a temperature from the return line temperature sensor; determine whether the temperature is either greater than a maximum set point or less than a minimum set point; and modify the signal from the thermostat if the temperature is either greater than the set point or less than set point.

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Номер записи: 32

11-01-2018 дата публикации

PROCESS MONITORING AND CONTROL USING BATTERY-FREE MULTIPOINT WIRELESS PRODUCT CONDITION SENSING

Номер: US20180011502A1

Автор: ARDUINI Michele, Brower Joseph, DeMarco Francis W., GANGULY Arnab, Renzi Ernesto

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An arrangement for monitoring an aseptic manufacturing process includes product condition sensors capable of making closely spaced measurements of a product condition such as temperature or humidity. The measurements are made using closely spaced sensors arranged in a linear array on a single probe, which may be used to take measurements at multiple levels within the product. Data from the sensors is transmitted to a data collection point via short range wireless digital communications. The sensors may be used to measure temperature and humidity at a single point. For example, when the sensors are used in pharmaceutical freeze drying, the location of a sublimation front may be calculated for each vial, and the freeze drying process may be controlled using the data. 1. A product condition measurement unit for measuring a condition profile of a product contained in a product vial being processed in an aseptic pharmaceutical processing chamber , comprising:a support structure for positioning in an opening of the product vial;a single elongate probe supported by the support structure and having a plurality of sensors spaced longitudinally in a linear array along the single elongate probe at incremental distances from the support structure, the plurality of sensors comprising surface mount sensors mounted on a printed circuit board;a processor supported by the support structure and connected for receiving measurements from the plurality of sensors.2. The product condition measurement unit of claim 1 , further comprising:a radio frequency energy harvesting board connected for powering the processor using a received wireless powering signal.3. The product condition measurement unit of claim 1 , wherein the condition profile comprises a temperature profile.4. The product condition measurement unit of claim 1 , wherein the condition profile comprises a humidity profile.5. The product condition measurement unit of claim 1 , further comprising a measurement processing module ...

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Номер записи: 33

18-01-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEM, DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MODIFYING TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY

Номер: US20180017980A1

Автор: HALEVI Hanoch

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The present invention provides devices, machines, systems and methods for generating a desired humidity and temperature condition within a room. 1) A temperature and humidity generating system comprising:a) a cabinet housing having an air entry window;b) at least one cold vaporizing moisture source having at least one vapor opening;c) at least one hot vaporizing moisture source having at least one vapor opening;d) an air blower associated with said air entry window;e) at least one sensor for measuring humidity and/or temperature within said cabinet housing, a room, and/or water within said at least one vaporizing moisture sources; and a water tank, optionally divided into two independent tanks;', 'a vaporizing moisture generator;', 'a cover with at least one opening for air to enter and at least one vapor opening for the vapors to exit;', 'at least one buoy to measure the water level within said water tank;', 'optionally, an additional buoy for protecting the system from complete depletion of water from said vaporizing moisture sources;', 'at least one thermostat for measuring the temperature within said water tank; and', 'at least one faucet, and, 'f) a control unit for controlling said vaporizing moisture sources and said air blower, wherein each of said vaporizing moisture sources compriseswherein said system is designed to generate a desired climate within a room by blowing cold and hot vapors into the room according to need, thereby generating an environment within said room having a predefined humidity and temperature.2) The system of further comprising a computer comprising a processor and a memory claim 1 , coupled to said control unit and said at least one sensor.3) The system of claim 1 , wherein said air blower is designed to blow air into said cabinet housing and across said vaporizing sources.4) The system of further comprising a sterilization unit.5) The system of claim 1 , wherein said at least one cold vaporizing moisture source uses ultrasonic ...

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Номер записи: 34

16-01-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A SMART CIRCULATOR FOR A HEAT SOURCE

Номер: US20200018492A1

Автор: Alexander Chris J., Perry David L., Ruiz Randy T.

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A temperature control system and a method of controlling air conditioning in a multi-zone structure are disclosed. The temperature control system includes a forced-air primary conditioning unit including an air return duct, an air supply duct, and a circulator. The temperature control system also includes a secondary combustion heat source that operates independently of the forced-air primary conditioning unit, a smart circulator thermostat, and a remote temperature sensor. The at least one memory device includes executable instructions that when executed by the at least one processor cause the processor to receive a temperature value representative of a temperature of the structure, receive an indication of an operation of the secondary combustion heat source, generate a circulator operation signal based on a comparison of the received temperature value to a selectable temperature setpoint, and the received indication of an operation of an independent secondary combustion heat source. 1. A smart circulator thermostat comprising:a thermostat housing enclosing a thermostat device associated with a forced-air primary conditioning unit coupled in flow communication with a multi-zone structure, and a first temperature sensor;a remote temperature sensor communicatively coupled to the thermostat device, the remote temperature sensor positionable spaced-apart from the thermostat device in a zone affected by heat from a secondary combustion heat source independent of the forced-air primary conditioning unit, receive, from the first temperature sensor, a temperature value representative of a temperature of the multi-zone structure, the forced-air primary conditioning unit comprising air return ducts, air supply ducts, and a circulator coupled in flow communication therebetween;', 'receive an indication of an operation of the secondary combustion heat source;', 'generate a circulator operation signal based on a comparison of the received temperature value to a selectable ...

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Номер записи: 35

28-01-2016 дата публикации

Method and system for the temperature control of components

Номер: US20160025356A1

Автор: Edo Lang, Philipp TRIET, Roland Obrist

Принадлежит: OBLAMATIK AG

A temperature-control system includes a temperature-control device ( 3 ), (n≧2) temperature-control assemblies ( 5, 5 ′) which are designed for conducting a temperature-control fluid ( 2 ) through a component ( 4 ) to be temperature-controlled, (n≧2) individual return line parts ( 7′, 7 ″) and (n≧2) return temperature sensors ( 8, 8 ′), a controller ( 9 ) having (n≧2) valves ( 10, 10 ′) and control elements ( 11, 11 ′) which are designed to adjust the respective associated valve ( 10, 10 ′), and a room temperature sensor ( 12 ) for determining and reporting an actual temperature ( 13 ) in an immediate environment of the component ( 4 ).

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Номер записи: 36

28-01-2016 дата публикации

Battery-operated wireless zone controllers having multiple states of power-related operation

Номер: US20160025363A1

Автор: Lawrence Kates

Принадлежит: Google LLC

An Electronically-Controlled Register vent (ECRV) that can be easily installed by a homeowner or general handyman is disclosed. The ECRV can be used to convert a non-zoned HVAC system into a zoned system. The ECRV can also be used in connection with a conventional zoned HVAC system to provide additional control and additional zones not provided by the conventional zoned HVAC system. In one embodiment, the ECRV is configured have a size and form-factor that conforms to a standard manually-controlled register vent. In one embodiment, a zone thermostat is configured to provide thermostat information to the ECRV. In one embodiment, the zone thermostat communicates with a central monitoring system that coordinates operation of the heating and cooling zones.

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Номер записи: 37

26-01-2017 дата публикации

UNIVERSAL DEMAND-RESPONSE REMOTE CONTROL FOR DUCTLESS SPLIT SYSTEM

Номер: US20170023270A1

Автор: Rognli Roger W.

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A universal demand-response remote-control device for controlling a control unit of a ductless, split air-conditioning system. The remote-control device includes a long-distance communications module and includes a local communications module. The remote-control device also includes a processor in electrical communication with the long-distance communications module and the local communications module. 120-. (canceled)21. An infrared translator device for controlling an infrared-responsive control unit of a ductless , split air-conditioning system , the infrared translator device comprising:a long-distance communications module including a long-distance transceiver, the long-distance communications module providing a network connection to a master controller via a long-distance communications network transmitting a load-control message for controlling an electrical load of a ductless, split air-conditioning system at a premise;a processor in electrical communication with the long-distance communications module;an infrared transmitter module in electrical communication with the processor, the infrared transmitter module transmitting an infrared signal to an infrared-responsive control unit of the ductless, split air-conditioning system to control operation of the electrical load, the infrared signal being a command associated with the received load-control message received by the long distance communications module.22. The infrared translator device of claim 21 , further comprising a second local communications module in electrical communication with the processor claim 21 , the second local-communications module facilitating short-range claim 21 , local two-way communications claim 21 , the second local-communications module including a receiver and a transceiver that receives and transmits wireless signals claim 21 , and the second local communications module communicating with devices other than the control unit of the ductless claim 21 , split air-conditioning ...

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Номер записи: 38

22-01-2015 дата публикации

HIVE OF SMART DATA CENTER TILES

Номер: US20150025690A1

Автор: Abuelsaad Tamer E., Cook Thomas E.

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A smart tile system and methodology, each tile having a sensor device and control unit for monitoring an environmental condition of a room or space. A plurality of smart tiles form a hive community resulting in a tightly coupled sensor network configured to communicate in clusters and collaborate to accomplish missions. One of the missions is environmental control which is communicated to a tile in the form of a policy. The tiles around one piece of equipment in the room or space may control the regulating of cooling/heating for just that one piece of equipment allowing little to not impact of other equipment(s) in the room. The smart tile of the hive communicate over a mesh network protocol, and one or more smart tiles comprise a vent under actuator control wherein the tile is configured to receive commands to adjust the vent opening according to a desired setting. 1. A system for controlling environmental conditions in a room comprising:a plurality of room tiles for placement in said room, each floor tile having a sensor to obtain a sensed environment condition information;a control processing unit embedded in said tile configured to receive said obtained environment condition information from a sensor of one or more said plurality of room tiles, and in response, regulating said environmental condition in said room according to a desired environmental condition setting.2. The system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein each said room tile includes a communications sub-system configured to communicate signals with communications sub-systems of other room tiles to cooperatively achieve regulating said environmental condition.3. The system as claimed in claim 2 , wherein a communication subsystem of a tile receives signals having identifying and positioning information of other room tiles claim 2 , a control unit of a said tile being further configured to build a map of tile locations when placed in said room the control processing unit of a tile being configured to ...

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Номер записи: 39

23-01-2020 дата публикации

ANALYTICS BASED CHILLER SEQUENCING

Номер: US20200025407A1

Автор: Cai Xing, Cychowski Marcin, Kang Keunmo, Li Sheng, Wu Xinyu

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Embodiments include a system and method for performing analytics based chiller sequencing. Embodiments include a plurality of chillers, a system controller configured to control the plurality of chillers, and one or more sensors in communication with the controller, the one or more sensors configured to generate operational data based on measured operational parameters of the plurality of chillers. Embodiments include the controller including a processor configured to obtain the operational data, calculate scores for each of the plurality of chillers based on the operational data, and rank the plurality of chillers based on the scores. The processor is further configured to sequence the plurality of chillers based at least in part on the ranking, and control operation of the plurality of chillers based on the sequencing. 1. A system for performing analytics based chiller sequencing , the system comprising:a plurality of chillersa controller configured to control the plurality of chillers;one or more sensors in communication with the controller, the one or more sensors configured to generate operational data based on measured operational parameters of the plurality of chillers; obtain the operational data;', 'calculate scores for each of the plurality of chillers based on the operational data;', 'rank the plurality of chillers based on the scores;', 'sequence the plurality of chillers based at least in part on the ranking; and', 'control operation of the plurality of chillers based on the sequencing., 'wherein the controller comprises a processor configured to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the scores for each chiller comprise at least one of an efficiency score and a health score.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the scores comprise a weighted score of the at least one efficiency score and health score.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein the processor is configured to calculate the efficiency score based on a chilled water capacity and power consumed for each ...

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Номер записи: 40

28-01-2021 дата публикации

TEMPERATURE CONTROL VALVE

Номер: US20210025618A1

Автор: Andreoni Gabriele Francesco Giuseppe, Passoni Marcello, Pozo Alejandro Gonzalez

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The present disclosure relates to a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system that includes a heat exchanger configured to circulate a working fluid therethrough, a valve configured to regulate a flow rate of the working fluid through the heat exchanger, and a valve controller configured to modify a valve position control signal received from an external controller, separate from the valve controller, based on a temperature differential of the working fluid entering and exiting the heat exchanger. 120-. (canceled)21. A control system for a heating , ventilation , and air conditioning (HVAC) component , comprising:an actuator configured to drive operation of the HVAC component;a controller comprising programmable processing circuitry configured to execute instructions for operating the actuator based on an input signal received by the controller; anda chassis of the HVAC component, wherein the actuator and the controller are packaged within the chassis.22. The control system of claim 21 , wherein the controller is configured to receive the instructions from a remote server.23. The control system of claim 21 , wherein the programmable processing circuitry comprises one or more field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs).24. The control system of claim 21 , comprising a sensor of the HVAC component claim 21 , wherein the input signal comprises feedback received from the sensor.25. The control system of claim 24 , wherein the actuator comprises a brushless direct current (BLDC) motor claim 24 , and wherein the sensor comprises:a position sensor configured to provide the feedback, wherein the feedback is indicative of a position of the BLDC motor; ora current sensor configured to provide the feedback, wherein the feedback is indicative of an electric current supplied to the BLDC motor.26. The control system of claim 21 , comprising one or more sensors of an HVAC system having the HVAC component claim 21 , wherein the input signal comprises feedback received ...

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Номер записи: 41

23-01-2020 дата публикации

HEAT TREATMENT APPARATUS AND HEAT TREATMENT METHOD

Номер: US20200026314A1

Автор: YAMAGUCHI Tatsuya

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A heat treatment apparatus includes: a vertically-extended processing container configured to accommodate a substrate; a gas supply including a gas supply pipe that extends along an inner wall surface of the processing container in a vertical direction; a heater having a heat insulating material provided around the processing container, and a heating element provided along the inner wall surface of the heat insulating material; and a cooler having a fluid flow path formed outside the heat insulating material, and a blowing-out hole penetrating the heat insulating material and configured to blow out a cooling fluid toward the gas supply pipe, the blowing-out hole having one end that communicates with the fluid flow path and a remaining end that communicates with a space between the processing container and the heat insulating material. A plurality of blowing-out holes is provided in the gas supply pipe in a longitudinal direction. 1. A heat treatment apparatus comprising:a vertically-extended processing container configured to accommodate a substrate;a gas supply including a gas supply pipe that extends along an inner wall surface of the processing container in a vertical direction;a heater having a heat insulating material provided around the processing container, and a heating element provided along the inner wall surface of the heat insulating material; anda cooler having a fluid flow path formed outside the heat insulating material, and a blowing-out hole penetrating the heat insulating material and configured to blow out a cooling fluid toward the gas supply pipe, the blowing-out hole having one end that communicates with the fluid flow path and a remaining end that communicates with a space between the processing container and the heat insulating material,wherein a plurality of blowing-out holes is provided in the gas supply pipe in a longitudinal direction.2. The heat treatment apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein a plurality of fluid flow paths is ...

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Номер записи: 42

01-02-2018 дата публикации

AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL SYSTEM

Номер: US20180029442A1

Автор: Ichishi Yoshinori, INUI Maya

Принадлежит: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

An air conditioning control system which is provided in a vehicle includes an air conditioning device and a controller. The controller is configured to acquire vehicle outside humidity information representing humidity when a start switch of the vehicle is turned on, execute outside air introduction processing for making an outside air introduction ratio of the air conditioning device greater than 0% in an off state of the start switch, and when a first condition that the outside air introduction processing is executed is satisfied, calculate vehicle inside absolute humidity of the vehicle in an on state of the start switch with absolute humidity based on the acquired vehicle outside humidity information as an initial value. 1. An air conditioning control system which is provided in a vehicle , the air conditioning control system comprising:an air conditioning device; and acquire vehicle outside humidity information representing humidity when a start switch of the vehicle is turned on, the vehicle outside humidity information being information representing humidity of outside air at a position of the vehicle,', 'execute outside air introduction processing for making an outside air introduction ratio of the air conditioning device greater than 0% in an off state of the start switch, and', 'when a first condition that the outside air introduction processing is executed is satisfied, calculate vehicle inside absolute humidity of the vehicle in an on state of the start switch with absolute humidity based on the acquired vehicle outside humidity information as an initial value., 'a controller configured to'}2. The air conditioning control system according to claim 1 ,wherein the controller is further configured to detect a parking state in which a length of an off period of the start switch exceeds a predetermined time, and when a second condition that the parking state is detected is further satisfied, calculate the vehicle inside absolute humidity with the absolute ...

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Номер записи: 43

17-02-2022 дата публикации

Furnace control method

Номер: US20220048767A1

Автор: John David Pach, Matthew John Cousins, Michael Davies

Принадлежит: JOHNSON MATTHEY PLC

A method is described for controlling a furnace containing a plurality of catalyst-containing tubes heated by a combustion gas generated by a plurality of burners, said method comprising the steps of: (i) measuring path-averaged combustion gas temperatures on multiple paths through the furnace using tunable diode laser absorption spectroscopy, (ii) periodically measuring temperatures of surfaces within the furnace to obtain periodic surface temperature information, (iii) entering the path-averaged combustion gas temperatures and periodic surface temperature information into a computer model of the furnace, said model comprising parameters for controlling the furnace; and (iv) using the computer model and the temperature information to obtain optimised parameters for controlling the furnace. A system for performing the method is also described.

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Номер записи: 44

01-02-2018 дата публикации

INVERTER AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL DEVICE, TERMINAL, SYSTEM AND METHOD BASED ON TERMOLATOR

Номер: US20180031263A1

Автор: GUI Dafa

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The present disclosure provides an inverter air conditioner control device based on a thermolator, which includes: a first controller, and an input interface, an outdoor unit communicating interface and a detecting interface all connected with the first controller, and an indoor unit controlled by a second controller, wherein, the input interface is connected with the thermolator, receives a control signal sent by the thermolator; the detecting interface is connected with a temperature detector, receives an indoor temperature signal; the first controller connects with a inverter air conditioner outdoor unit, controls an operation of the inverter air conditioner outdoor unit; the first controller sets a target reference temperature which is used for adjusting an operation frequency of a compressor of the inverter air conditioner outdoor unit. The present disclosure also provides a terminal, an inverter air conditioner control system and control method based on the thermolator. 114-. (canceled)15. An inverter air conditioner control device based on a thermolator , comprising a first controller , an input interface , an outdoor unit communicating interface , a detecting interface all connected with the first controller , and an indoor unit controlled by a second controller , wherein ,the input interface is connected with the thermolator, receives a control signal sent by the thermolator; the detecting interface is connected with a temperature detector, receives an indoor temperature signal acquired by the temperature detector; the first controller connects with the inverter air conditioner outdoor unit by the outdoor unit communicating interface, controls an operation of an inverter air conditioner outdoor unit; the first controller sets a target reference temperature which is used for adjusting an operation frequency of a compressor of the inverter air conditioner outdoor unit according to a shutdown control signal of the thermolater and the indoor temperature signal ...

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Номер записи: 45

01-02-2018 дата публикации

User-relocatable self-learning environmental control device capable of adapting previous learnings to current location in controlled environment

Номер: US20180032043A1

Автор: Anthony M. Fadell, Daniel A. Warren, Helen Vo, Matthew L. Rogers, Yoky Matsuoka

Принадлежит: Google LLC

A control system may be configured to learn a heating schedule at a first location according to an automated schedule learning algorithm that processes inputs including user inputs and occupancy sensing inputs and derives schedule-affecting parameters therefrom that are processed to compute the control schedule. The control system may also be configured to determine whether a thermostat has been moved to a new location, and if it is determined that the thermostat has been moved to the new location, then determine one or more parameters associated with the new location and establish a new control schedule for the new location, where zero or more of the schedule-affecting parameters are re-used based on the one or more parameters associated with the new location.

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Номер записи: 46

31-01-2019 дата публикации

System and Method for Generating a Controller for Multi-Zone Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning System

Номер: US20190032940A1

Автор: Danielson Claus

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A computer-implemented system for generating a controller to control a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system decomposes a model of the HVAC system into a collection of transformed models defining relationship between input channels and output channels with decoupled dynamics, such that a single input channel affects only one corresponding output channel Each input channel is defined by a weighted combination of control inputs to the HVAC system, and each output channel is defined by a weighted combination of temperatures affected by operation of the HVAC system. The collection of decoupled transformed models includes a first transformed model modeling dynamics of the outdoor unit as a relationship between uniform control for the set of indoor units and the average temperature in the set of rooms and includes a set of second transformed models. Each second transformed model models a difference between room dynamics and room coupling dynamics. The system generates a decouple controller for each transformed model to form a collection of decoupled controllers, wherein, each decouple controller defines a relationship between measurements the output channel and inputs to the input channel of the corresponding transformed model. 1. A computer-implemented system for generating a controller to control a heating , ventilation , and air conditioning (HVAC) system in a building including at least one outdoor unit located outside of the building and a set of indoor units located in a set of rooms inside of the building , comprising: [ a first transformed model modeling dynamics of the outdoor unit as a relationship between uniform control for the set of indoor units and the average temperature in the set of rooms; and', 'a set of second transformed models, each second transformed model models a difference between room dynamics and room coupling dynamics, wherein all second transformed models are identical while modeling relationship between different input and ...

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Номер записи: 47

31-01-2019 дата публикации

ENERGY USAGE SUB-METERING SYSTEM UTILIZING INFRARED THERMOGRAPHY

Номер: US20190033901A1

Автор: Lents Charles E., Mantese Joseph V., Radcliff Thomas D.

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An energy usage sub-metering system of a building management system may include a focal plane array and a computer-based processor coupled to the focal plane array. The focal plane array includes a plurality of radiant energy sensors configured to monitor a predefined space and measure energy radiating from a plurality of objects in the predefined space. The computer-based processor is configured to profile temperatures of the plurality of objects throughout the predefined space in concert with executing heat dissipation algorithms to provide an estimate of energy load. 1. An energy usage sub-metering system comprising:a focal plane array including a plurality of radiant energy sensors configured to monitor a predefined space and measure energy radiating from a plurality of objects in the predefined space; anda computer-based processor coupled to the focal plane array and configured to profile temperature throughout the predefined space in concert with executing heat dissipation algorithms to provide an estimate of energy load.2. The energy usage sub-metering system set forth in claim 1 , wherein the energy load comprises a HVAC load.3. The energy usage sub-metering system set forth in claim 1 , wherein the plurality of radiant energy sensors comprise a plurality of infrared sensors.4. The energy usage sub-metering system set forth in claim 1 , wherein the computer-based processor is configured to estimate surface area of each one of the plurality of objects based at least in-part upon a number of energy sensors of the plurality of radiant energy sensors mapped upon the surface area.5. The energy usage sub-metering system set forth in claim 4 , wherein the computer-based processor is configured to apply a temperature value of supply air flowing into the predefined space.6. The energy usage sub-metering system set forth in further comprising:a wireless communication module configured to transmit and receive signals; anda substrate platform wherein the focal plane ...

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Номер записи: 48

17-02-2022 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING CELL

Номер: US20220052372A1

Автор: Kim Yoong, SHIM Hong Seok

Принадлежит: LG ENERGY SOLUTION, LTD.

Discussed is an apparatus for manufacturing a cell, the apparatus including: a center electrode reel from which a center electrode is to be unwound; a first heater configured to apply radiant heat to the unwound center electrode; an upper separator reel from which an upper separator to be laminated on a top surface of the center electrode is to be unwound; a lower separator reel from which a lower separator to be laminated on a bottom surface of the center electrode is to be unwound; an upper electrode reel from which an upper electrode to be laminated on a top surface of the upper separator is to be unwound; and a second heater configured to apply radiant heat to the unwound upper electrode. 1. An apparatus for manufacturing a cell , the apparatus comprising:a center electrode reel from which a center electrode is to be unwound;a first heater configured to apply radiant heat to the unwound center electrode;an upper separator reel from which an upper separator to be laminated on a top surface of the center electrode is to be unwound;a lower separator reel from which a lower separator to be laminated on a bottom surface of the center electrode is to be unwound;an upper electrode reel from which an upper electrode to be laminated on a top surface of the upper separator is to be unwound; anda second heater configured to apply radiant heat to the unwound upper electrode.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a lower electrode reel from which a lower electrode to be laminated on a bottom surface of the lower separator is to be unwound; anda third heater configured to apply radiant heat to the unwound lower electrode.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein each of the first to third heaters comprises a heating coil.4. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein each of the first to third heaters comprises a far infrared (FIR) lamp.5. The apparatus of claim 2 , further comprising:a first temperature sensor configured to measure a temperature of the center electrode;a second ...

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Номер записи: 49

04-02-2021 дата публикации

HVAC SYSTEM WITH PREDICTIVE AIRSIDE CONTROL

Номер: US20210034022A1

Автор: Ellis Matthew J., Patel Nishith R., Turney Robert D.

Принадлежит: Johnson Controls Technology Company

A heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) system for a building includes airside HVAC equipment configured to provide heating or cooling to one or more building spaces and one or more controllers. The one or more controllers are configured to generate airside energy targets for the one or more building spaces using a heat transfer model that defines a relationship between the airside energy targets, a temperature of the one or more building spaces, and a thermal capacitance of the one or more building spaces. The one or more controllers are configured to control the airside HVAC equipment in accordance with the airside energy targets. 1. A heating , ventilation , or air conditioning (HVAC) system for a building , the HVAC system comprising:airside HVAC equipment configured to provide heating or cooling to one or more building spaces; and generate airside energy targets for the one or more building spaces using a heat transfer model that defines a relationship between the airside energy targets, a temperature of the one or more building spaces, and a thermal capacitance of the one or more building spaces; and', 'control the airside HVAC equipment to provide the heating or cooling to the one or more building spaces in accordance with the airside energy targets., 'one or more controllers configured to2. The HVAC system of claim 1 , wherein:the airside HVAC equipment are distributed across a plurality of airside subsystems, each airside subsystem configured to provide heating or cooling to a different building space; andeach of the airside energy targets corresponds to one of the plurality of airside subsystems and is generated using a heat transfer model for the corresponding airside subsystem.3. The HVAC system of claim 1 , wherein:the airside HVAC equipment are located within a single airside subsystem; andeach of the airside energy targets corresponds to a different time step of a time period and is used to control the airside HVAC equipment during the ...

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Номер записи: 50

04-02-2021 дата публикации

Building hvac system with multi-level model predictive control

Номер: US20210034024A1

Автор: Brett M. Lenhardt, Matthew J. Ellis, Michael J. Wenzel, Nishith R. PATEL, Robert D. Turney

Принадлежит: Johnson Controls Technology Co

A heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) system for a building includes HVAC equipment configured to provide heating or cooling to one or more building spaces and one or more controllers. The one or more controllers include one or more processing circuits configured to generate energy targets for the one or more building spaces using a thermal capacitance of the one or more building spaces to which the heating or cooling is provided by the HVAC equipment, generate setpoints for the HVAC equipment using the energy targets for the one or more building spaces to which the heating or cooling is provided by the HVAC equipment, and operate the HVAC equipment using the setpoints to provide the heating or cooling to the one or more building spaces.

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Номер записи: 51

08-02-2018 дата публикации

ENERGY SAVING CONTROLLER

Номер: US20180038611A1

Автор: Lau James Leych

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An energy saving controller for an air handler having a heater and a dual speed fan adapted to switch between a first speed and a second higher speed via a gas furnace controller, the energy saving controller being configured to be mounted between a thermostat and the gas furnace controller, and having: input terminals configured to connect to corresponding thermostat output terminals and receive output signals; a microcontroller configured to: process the output signals into revised signals; and cause the gas furnace controller to alternate between the first speed and the second higher speed to mimic a behavior of a variable speed fan; drivers configured to receive the revised signals and use the revised signals to actuate mechanical relays; wherein the mechanical relays are configured to actuate the fan or the compressor via ESC output terminals; and means for causing the alternation. 1. An energy saving controller (ESC) for an air handler for conditioning air of a space , the air handler having a heater and a dual speed fan adapted to switch between a first speed and a second higher speed at least twice in a heating cycle via a gas furnace controller , the energy saving controller being configured to be mounted between a thermostat and the gas furnace controller , and comprising:a plurality of input terminals configured to connect to a corresponding plurality of thermostat output terminals and receive thermostat output signals from the thermostat; receive the thermostat output signals,', 'process the thermostat output signals into a set of revised energy saving signals; and', 'cause the gas furnace controller to alternate between the first speed and the', 'second higher speed to mimic a behavior of a variable speed fan; and, 'a microcontroller connected to the plurality of input terminals and being configured toa plurality of drivers connected to the microcontroller and also connected to a plurality of mechanical relays, the plurality of drivers being configured ...

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Номер записи: 52

08-02-2018 дата публикации

Machine Tools And Methods Of Operation Thereof

Номер: US20180039293A1

Автор: Pierse Michael

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A fluid temperature control assembly in combination with a machine tool, and a method of adjusting the temperature of a fluid being supplied to a machine tool. The assembly is arranged to adjust the temperature of a fluid being supplied to the machine tool to maintain the fluid at a setpoint temperature at a location downstream of the assembly with a high level of accuracy. The assembly comprises a radio frequency (RF) or microwave energy source to supply energy to the fluid as it passes through the assembly to heat the fluid, a temperature sensing arrangement for outputting a temperature signal responsive to the temperature of the fluid at the downstream location, and a control arrangement configured to receive the temperature signal and control the energy source with reference to the temperature signal to heat the fluid so as to maintain the fluid at the setpoint temperature at the downstream location. 1. A fluid temperature control assembly in combination with a machine tool , wherein the assembly is arranged to adjust the temperature of a fluid being supplied to the machine tool to maintain the fluid at a setpoint temperature at a location downstream of the assembly , and the assembly comprises:a fluid inlet for receiving a flow of the fluid at a temperature below the setpoint temperature;a radio frequency (RF) or microwave energy source to supply energy to the fluid as it passes through the assembly to heat the fluid;a fluid outlet for outputting the fluid;a fluid conduit arrangement which is coupled to the fluid outlet to carry the fluid to the machine tool;a temperature sensing arrangement for outputting a temperature signal responsive to the temperature of the fluid at the downstream location; anda control arrangement configured to receive the temperature signal and control the energy source with reference to the temperature signal to heat the fluid so as to maintain the fluid at the setpoint temperature at the downstream location.2. The combination of claim ...

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Номер записи: 53

24-02-2022 дата публикации

A temperature control system, a vehicle provided therewith and a method for controlling the operation thereof

Номер: US20220055502A1

Автор: Martin Mohlin, Ola Hall

Принадлежит: SCANIA CV AB

A temperature control system for a vehicle, comprising a main circuit comprising a tubing in which there is provided a coolant, a main circuit pump configured to pump said coolant through the tubing of the main circuit in a first direction. Connected in parallel to the main circuit are a first and second sub-circuit for cooling or heating of components connected thereto. In the sub-circuits there are provided first and second pumps that pump coolant through said sub-circuits from a first end to second end at which the respective sub-circuit is connected the main circuit. The first end is downstream the second end as seen in the first direction in the first circuit.

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Номер записи: 54

24-02-2022 дата публикации

Camera module including liquid lens and control method thereof

Номер: US20220057694A1

Автор: Jung Bae Park, Young Seop Moon, Young Woon Kim

Принадлежит: LG Innotek Co Ltd

A camera module including a liquid lens, according to one embodiment, includes: a liquid lens including a first plate, and an individual electrode arranged on a first surface of the first plate; a temperature detection element arranged on the first surface of the first plate so as to be spaced apart from the individual electrode; a heating element arranged on the first surface so as to be spaced apart from the temperature detection element and the individual electrode; a temperature sensor connected to the temperature detection element to sense the temperature of the liquid lens; and a heating controller connected to the heating element.

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Номер записи: 55

07-02-2019 дата публикации

MICROZONE HVAC SYSTEM WITH PRECISION AIR DEVICE

Номер: US20190041883A1

Автор: Clark Taylor Ben, Lobo Princeton, Munns Scott A., Phalak Kaustubh, Rockwood William B., Rolles Franklin K.

Принадлежит: TRANE INTERNATIONAL INC.

Systems, apparatus and methods for providing personalized comfort to occupants of a conditioned space. A precision air device having a standalone controllable fan with directional nozzles is provided. The precision air device includes environmental and occupancy sensors, and communicates with a user device and with other precision air devices in the space. Application software installed on an occupant's user device enables the occupant to specify whether it is too cold or too warm within his or her personal space, or microzone. The collective demand of all microzones within a VAV macrozone is determined by a precision air aggregator to adjust a controllable VAV damper for that macrozone. 1. A precision air device , comprising:a housing;an air intake;an outlet nozzle;a nozzle damper operatively associated with the outlet nozzle;an air mover configured to move air from the air intake to the outlet nozzle;an air sensor; and a processor in operative communication with the air mover and the air sensor;', 'a communications interface coupled to the processor; and', verify the presence of an occupant;', 'determine a target air velocity; and', 'adjust the nozzle damper and/or the air mover to deliver the determined air velocity from the outlet nozzle., 'a memory coupled to the processor storing instructions, which, when executed by the processor, cause the controller to], 'a controller, comprising2. The precision air device in accordance with claim 1 , further comprising an actuator coupled to the nozzle damper claim 1 , the actuator in operative communication with the processor and configured to adjust the position of the nozzle damper.3. The precision air device in accordance with claim 1 , further comprising an occupancy sensor in operative communication with the processor.4. The precision air device in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the air sensor includes a temperature sensor and/or a relative humidity sensor.5. The precision air device in accordance with claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 56

06-02-2020 дата публикации

THERMOSTAT WITH ESTIMATION OF RUN-TIME SAVINGS

Номер: US20200041157A1

Автор: House John M., Salsbury Timothy I.

Принадлежит: Johnson Controls Technology Company

A space controller and method for determining energy savings of the space controller are provided. The method includes estimating, by one or more processing circuits, a steady state gain of a controlled variable of a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system; determining, by the one or more processing circuits, an actual runtime that HVAC equipment of the HVAC system is in an on state based on a first setpoint or schedule; predicting, by the one or more processing circuits, a reduction of runtime that the HVAC equipment is in the on state for a second setpoint or schedule based on the actual runtime and the steady state gain; and adjusting, by the one or more processing circuits, the first setpoint or schedule to the second setpoint or schedule based on the reduction of runtime. 1. A method for determining energy savings of a space controller , the method comprising:estimating, by one or more processing circuits, a steady state gain of a controlled variable of a heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) system;determining, by the one or more processing circuits, an actual runtime that HVAC equipment of the HVAC system is in an on state based on a first setpoint or schedule;predicting, by the one or more processing circuits, a reduction of runtime that the HVAC equipment is in the on state for a second setpoint or schedule based on the actual runtime and the steady state gain; andadjusting, by the one or more processing circuits, the first setpoint or schedule to the second setpoint or schedule based on the reduction of runtime.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the controlled variable comprises at least one of temperature claim 1 , humidity claim 1 , gas particulate level claim 1 , flow rate claim 1 , air quality claim 1 , pressure claim 1 , or combinations thereof.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first setpoint and the second setpoint comprise at least one of temperature setpoints claim 1 , humidity setpoints claim 1 , gas particulate ...

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Номер записи: 57

06-02-2020 дата публикации

HVAC SYSTEM USING MODEL PREDICTIVE CONTROL WITH DISTRIBUTED LOW-LEVEL AIRSIDE OPTIMIZATION AND AIRSIDE POWER CONSUMPTION MODEL

Номер: US20200041965A1

Автор: Ellis Matthew J., Patel Nishith R., Turney Robert D.

Принадлежит: Johnson Controls Technology Company

A building HVAC system includes an airside system having a plurality of airside subsystems, a high-level controller, and a plurality of low-level airside controllers. Each airside subsystem includes airside HVAC equipment configured to provide heating or cooling to one or more building spaces. The high-level controller is configured to generate a plurality of airside subsystem energy targets, each airside subsystem energy target corresponding to one of the plurality of airside subsystems and generated based on a thermal capacitance of the one or more building spaces to which heating or cooling is provided by the corresponding airside subsystem. Each low-level airside controller corresponds to one of the airside subsystems and is configured to control the airside HVAC equipment of the corresponding airside subsystem in accordance with the airside subsystem energy target for the corresponding airside subsystem. 1. A heating , ventilation , or air conditioning (HVAC) system for a building , the HVAC system comprising:an airside system having a plurality of airside subsystems, each airside subsystem comprising airside HVAC equipment configured to provide heating or cooling to one or more building spaces;a high-level controller configured to generate a plurality of airside subsystem energy targets, each airside subsystem energy target corresponding to one of the plurality of airside subsystems and generated based on a thermal capacitance of the one or more building spaces to which heating or cooling is provided by the corresponding airside subsystem; anda plurality of low-level airside controllers, each low-level airside controller corresponding to one of the airside subsystems and configured to control the airside HVAC equipment of the corresponding airside subsystem in accordance with the airside subsystem energy target for the corresponding airside subsystem.2. The HVAC system of claim 1 , wherein the high-level controller is configured to generate the plurality of ...

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Номер записи: 58

18-02-2021 дата публикации

DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS RELATING TO HVAC SYSTEMS THAT PROVIDE AN IMPLICIT PARTITION BETWEEN AT LEAST TWO ABUTTING ENVIRONMENTS IN A DEFINED LARGE OPEN SPACE

Номер: US20210048835A1

Автор: Brown Charles M.

Принадлежит: Roberts Gordon LLC

Systems, devices and methods, etc., comprising at least two separate and distinct environmental climate control devices that both serve the mixed use open space, and which environmental climate control devices are centrally controlled to provide at least two different HVAC-controlled zones, for example to differentiate between the zones according to at least one of temperature, humidity, pressure or contaminant level. 1. A heating ventilation cooling (HVAC) system comprising:at least two separate and distinct environmental climate control devices, the at least two separate and distinct environmental climate control devices both serving a single mixed use open space consisting essentially of a large open space having at least a first selected temperature zone abutting a second selected temperature zone;a central uniform control unit operably connected to the at least two separate and distinct environmental climate control devices to control combined operation of the separate and distinct distinct environmental climate control devices, the central uniform control unit also operably connected to at least a first temperature sensor located in the first selected temperature zone and to a second temperature sensor located in the second selected temperature zone; wherein,the central uniform control unit is further configured such that, based on a first selected temperature set point for the first selected temperature zone, a second selected temperature set point for the second selected temperature zone, wherein the second selected temperature set point is different from the first selected temperature set point, and on information from the first and second temperature sensors, the central uniform control unit controls combined operation of the at least two separate and distinct environmental climate control devices to establish substantially different temperatures between the first and second selected temperature zones.2. The heating ventilation cooling (HVAC) system of ...

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Номер записи: 59

15-02-2018 дата публикации

TEMPERATURE-COMPENSATED ELECTRONIC APPARATUS

Номер: US20180046207A1

Автор: WOHLGETHAN Sven

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A temperature-controlled electronic apparatus, comprises: a circuit board; a plurality of electronic components, mounted on the circuit board in an arrangement to form at least one electronic circuit; a temperature sensor, configured to measure a temperature of the at least one electronic circuit; and a heat-generating component, configured to be controlled by a temperature control circuit, the temperature control circuit being configured to control an amount of heat generated by the heat-generating component in response to the temperature measured by the temperature sensor. The plurality of electronic components are arranged on the circuit board to lie on one of one or more paths, each path of the one or more paths being defined by a respective circle having a radius. 1. A temperature-controlled electronic apparatus , comprising:a circuit board;a plurality of electronic components, mounted on the circuit board in an arrangement to form at least one electronic circuit;a temperature sensor, configured to measure a temperature of the at least one electronic circuit; anda heat-generating component, configured to be controlled by a temperature control circuit, the temperature control circuit being configured to control an amount of heat generated by the heat-generating component in response to the temperature measured by the temperature sensor; andwherein the plurality of electronic components are arranged on the circuit board to lie on one of one or more paths, each path of the one or more paths being defined by a respective circle having a radius.2. The temperature-controlled electronic apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the one or more paths are a plurality of paths claim 1 , each path of plurality of paths being defined by a respective concentric circle having a different radius.3. The temperature-controlled electronic apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of electronic components are positioned on a surface of the circuit board claim 1 , such that the plurality ...

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Номер записи: 60

03-03-2022 дата публикации

COOKING APPLIANCE

Номер: US20220065459A1

Автор: Murad Uri

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A cooking appliance is disclosed that includes a cooking cavity, a first heating element disposed adjacent a top of the cooking cavity, a second heating element disposed adjacent a bottom of the cooking cavity, a temperature sensor adapted to sense the temperature of air within the cooking cavity, a blower arranged to agitate the air within the cooking cavity, a cookware device removably disposed above and in thermal communication with the second heating element, and a controller adapted to manually receiving cooking parameters from a user and sensed temperature information and to independently and selectively control the heating elements and the blower according thereto.

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Номер записи: 61

13-02-2020 дата публикации

Graphical User Interfaces for Remotely Managing Climate Control Systems of a Fleet of Vehicles

Номер: US20200047588A1

Автор: Connell Brett Sean, Sullivan Aaron Dale

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The various embodiments described herein include methods, devices, and systems for managing client control systems of a fleet of vehicles. In one aspect, a method includes (i) receiving, at a controller from a fleet server remote from at least one vehicle, at least one graphics instruction relating to a state of the at least one vehicle's auxiliary power source, and (ii) displaying on a graphical user interface (GUI), (a) a parameter associated with a climate control system of the at least one vehicle, and (b) a ring surrounding the parameter. The ring represents the state of the auxiliary power source that changes color, intensity, or size based on a degree of energy efficiency of the climate control system of the at least one vehicle. 1. A method of displaying energy parameters or characteristics of a vehicle climate control system of at least one vehicle , the climate control system comprising a controller coupled to an electrically driven compressor powered by an auxiliary power source , the method comprising:receiving, at the controller from a fleet server remote from the at least one vehicle, at least one graphics instruction relating to a state of the at least one vehicle's auxiliary power source; anddisplaying on a graphical user interface (GUI), (i) a parameter associated with the climate control system of the at least one vehicle, and (ii) a ring surrounding the parameter,wherein the ring represents the state of the auxiliary power source that changes color, intensity, or size based on a degree of energy efficiency of the climate control system of the at least one vehicle.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the parameter associated with the climate control system of the at least one vehicle is selected from the group consisting of:a percentage efficiency at which the climate control system for the at least one vehicle of the fleet of vehicles operates;ambient conditions in the vehicle;remaining power of the auxiliary power source;remaining runtime; ...

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Номер записи: 62

08-05-2014 дата публикации

Controller for steam bath having multiple temperature sensors

Номер: US20140129043A1

Автор: James Rocco SCALERA

Принадлежит: STEAMIST Inc

A controller and method for controlling the temperature of a steam room. The controller comprises a backing plate and a housing that serves as a moisture barrier. The housing comprises an overlay portion and mounts to the backing plate. A circuit board is mounted to the backing plate. One or more primary temperature sensors are mounted to the circuit board and located within the housing, are spaced above the circuit board, and are biased against the overlay portion. One or more secondary temperature sensors are located within the housing to sense a temperature of a backside of the respective one of more primary temperature sensors wherein an estimation of a temperature of the steam room is obtained.

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Номер записи: 63

23-02-2017 дата публикации

GAS MONITORING AND ENERGY RECYCLING SYSTEM

Номер: US20170052545A1

Автор: Cortez Robert

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A gas monitoring and energy recycling system is described. Embodiments of the system can include a central control module, an energy recycling system, and a gas monitoring system including an HVAC monitoring subsystem, a natural gas monitoring subsystem, and a carbon monoxide monitoring subsystem. Typically, the central control module can be implemented to monitor, receive, and store data from the gas monitoring system and subsystems and the energy recycling system. In one embodiment, the central control module can be adapted to activate and/or deactivate one or more components of the gas monitoring system and the energy recycling system based on signals received from the two systems. 1. A system for use in a home , the system comprising:a central control module having a processor, a user interface, a network interface, and a memory; 'wherein the cooktop hood includes (i) a first control module, (ii) a grease duct, (iii) an air circulation duct, (iv) a first damper, (v) one or more flame sensors, (vi) one or more temperature probes, and (vii) one or more spray nozzles;', 'an energy recycling subsystem connected to the central control module, the energy recycling subsystem including a cooktop hood and an air handling unit;'} 'wherein each of the one or more remote modules include (i) a carbon monoxide sensor, (ii) a smoke sensor, (iii) an oxygen sensor, (iv) a natural gas sensor, (v) a second control module, and (vi) a transmitter;', 'a gas monitoring subsystem, the gas monitoring subsystem including one or more remote modules and a second damper connected to the central control module;'}a carbon monoxide monitoring subsystem adapted to be located in a garage of the home and connected to the central control module, the carbon monoxide subsystem including (i) a third control module, (ii) an alarm mechanism, (iii) a first transmitter, (iv) a second transmitter, and (v) a carbon monoxide sensor.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the central control module is adapted to ...

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Номер записи: 64

10-03-2022 дата публикации

A LIQUID HEATING APPLIANCE FOR MAKING A BEVERAGE AND ASSOCIATED METHOD, POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND MICROCONTROLLER READABLE MEDIUM

Номер: US20220071433A1

Автор: FRYER Scott, KELVIN Lee Man Ho, MACHEN Daniel Philip, Psarologos Con, Ren Xiang, TOFAILI Ali

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A liquid heating appliance for making a beverage, the liquid heating appliance comprising: a plurality of heating components for heating a liquid, where at least a first of the plurality of heating components is powered using mains power, a power management system, wherein the power management system comprises: a controller, and an energy storage device, wherein the controller is arranged to: control an amount of the mains power applied to the first of the plurality of heating components, control an amount of stored power from the energy storage device to be applied to at least a second of the plurality of heating components, and switch polarity of the voltage of the stored power from the energy storage device to be applied to the second of the plurality of heating components after one or more heating cycles associated with the second of the plurality of heating components. 1. A liquid heating appliance for making a beverage , the liquid heating appliance comprising:a plurality of heating components for heating a liquid, where at least a first of the plurality of heating components is powered using mains power, a controller, and', 'an energy storage device,', 'wherein the controller is arranged to:', 'control an amount of the mains power applied to the first of the plurality of heating components,', 'control an amount of stored power from the energy storage device to be applied to at least a second of the plurality of heating components, and', 'switch polarity of the voltage of the stored power from the energy storage device to be applied to the second of the plurality of heating components after one or more heating cycles associated with the second of the plurality of heating components., 'a power management system, wherein the power management system comprises2. The liquid heating appliance of claim 1 , wherein the controller is arranged to switch polarity of the voltage of the stored power from the energy storage device after each heating cycle associated with ...

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Номер записи: 65

14-02-2019 дата публикации

MULTI-NODE SYSTEM-FAN-CONTROL SWITCH

Номер: US20190053405A1

Автор: KO Ting-Chen, WANG Shuen-Hung

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Various examples of the present disclosure provide a multi-node fan control switch and systems and methods for controlling one or more cooling fans of a node using a fan control switch and a specific controller (e.g., BMC or a specific processor) of the node. The node also includes a watch dog circuit. The watch dog circuit can monitor health of the specific controller and, in response to determining that the specific controller has failed, enable the fan control switch to an external mode to allow a controller of a neighboring node in the rack system to control the one or more cooling fans of the node. 1. A server system in a rack system that comprises at least a first server system and a second server system , comprising:one or more cooling components;a first controller configured to control the one or more cooling components;a first cooling control switch; and determine health of the first controller; and', 'in an event that the first controller has failed, enable the first cooling control switch to an external mode and allow a second controller of the second server system to control the one or more cooling components., 'a watch dog circuit configured to2. The server system of claim 1 , wherein the watch dog circuit is further configured to receive status information of an AC power supply and a power supply unit (PSU) of the server system claim 1 , and operable to enable the first cooling control switch to the external mode only if the AC power supply and the PSU are okay.3. The server system of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in an event that the first controller is ok claim 1 , the watch dog circuit is configured to enable the first cooling controller switch to an internal mode and allow the first controller to control the one or more cooling components.4. The server system of claim 1 , wherein the watch dog circuit determines the health of the controller by receiving heartbeat signals from the first controller.5. The server system of claim 4 , wherein the watch ...

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Номер записи: 66

05-03-2015 дата публикации

Energy saving apparatus, system and method

Номер: US20150060557A1

Автор: James Leych Lau

Принадлежит: LH Thermostat Systems LLC

A method for energy saving during the operation of an HVAC system comprising an energy saving unit, comprising: installing a temperature probe in the supply air that can send data to the energy saving unit; configuring the energy saving unit to perform a set of functions comprising: receiving a user's instructions for turning on the HVAC system and setting a target room temperature; shutting off the heater or compressor when the target temperature is reached; measuring the temperature of the air in the room that is being heated or cooled and comparing the temperature of the supply air with the temperature of the air in the room; and causing the blower to keep running after shutting off the heater or compressor for as long as the temperature of the air in the room is smaller or greater than the temperature of the supply air, respectively.

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Номер записи: 67

15-05-2014 дата публикации

Method and Apparatus for Energy Efficient Heating and Air Conditioning Automation

Номер: US20140135998A1

Автор: Qingqi Dou, Zhiheng Cao

Принадлежит: Individual

A new system and associated methods are disclosed for minimize a thermostat hardware to reduce its cost, while allowing the user to regulate temperature based on information from one or more external door/window sensors, motion sensors and temperature sensors coupled indirectly to the thermostat through an Internet service. From anywhere with Internet access, the user can specify various types of algorithms to be carried out on the Internet service through a scripting language, including turning off HVAC function when a door or window sensor detects opening, turning on HVAC when a motion sensor detects motion, and controlling the thermostat based on temperature reading from the same motion sensor that last detected motion or human presence. With a prior art thermostat, user often has to press the temperature setting button multiple times until the temperature setting is raised above or lowered below current temperature to turn on heat or cooling HVAC functions. A method to allow user to turn on the HVAC functions through a single button click is also disclosed, to allow reducing the number of control elements on a thermostat.

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Номер записи: 68

01-03-2018 дата публикации

Hydronic Boiler Control System with Weather Anticipation

Номер: US20180058704A1

Автор: Lewis Matthew James

Принадлежит:

A microcomputer-based controller has control outputs operably connected to a hydronic boiler of a building, a network connection for receiving weather forecast information from a meteorological server, and an input operably connected to an outside temperature transducer. The controller is configured to an appropriate set-point temperature for the boiler based on both the current outside temperature and a forecasted outdoor temperature from the meteorological server. Remote zone temperature sensors report zone temperatures to the controller, based on which further adjustment of the set point temperature are made if a notable number of zones all have temperatures notably shifted in a same direction from a normally expected zone temperature. The zone temperature sensors and controller are connected as nodes in a mesh network. 1. A computer-implemented method of controlling operation of a hydronic boiler , said method comprising automatically obtaining a current outdoor air temperature , automatically obtaining meteorological forecast data through one or more internet based HTTP web servers , automatically assigning a set point temperature of the hydronic boiler based on both the current outdoor air temperature and the meteorological forecast data , and operating the boiler according to said assigned set point temperature.2. The method of wherein adjusting the set point temperature comprises offsetting the set point value based on the meteorological forecast data.3. The method of comprising also obtaining current remote zone temperatures from a plurality of remote zones claim 1 , and also adjusting the set point temperature of the hydronic boiler based on said current remote zone temperatures.4. The method of wherein adjusting the set point temperature based on the current remote zone temperatures comprises determining whether a quantity of remote zones exceeding a zone quantity threshold have respective current remote zone temperatures that vary from a normal zone ...

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Номер записи: 69

10-03-2022 дата публикации

Semiconductor manufacturing apparatus and method of manufacturing semiconductor device

Номер: US20220076961A1

Автор: Atsushi Takahashi

Принадлежит: Kioxia Corp

In one embodiment, a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device includes forming a first film on a substrate. The method further includes etching the first film with first gas including carbon and fluorine to form a concave portion in the first film and form a second film in the concave portion. The method further includes treating the second film by using the second film to second gas or second liquid, wherein the second film is treated without plasma.

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Номер записи: 70

02-03-2017 дата публикации

Smart thermostat robust against adverse effects from internal heat-generating components

Номер: US20170059190A1

Автор: Alexander Schoenen, John Stefanski, Mark Stefanski, Orville Buenaventura, Vivek Goyal

Принадлежит: Google LLC

A thermostat may include a plurality of heat-generating components; a plurality of first temperature sensors, each of the plurality of first temperature sensors being disposed next to a corresponding one of the plurality of heat-generating components; a second temperature sensor that is disposed away from the plurality of heat-generating components; and a memory device storing a coefficient matrix. The thermostat may also include one or more processors that combine a plurality of inputs to calculate an ambient temperature for an enclosure in which the thermostat is installed, the plurality of inputs including readings from the plurality of first temperature sensors, readings from the second temperature sensor, and the coefficient matrix.

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Номер записи: 71

04-03-2021 дата публикации

Water heater

Номер: US20210063054A1

Автор: Rikiya YUGE

Принадлежит: Rinnai Corp

The water heater may be configured to execute a normal operation in which a heating means is continuously operated in an ON state in a case where a required heat quantity is greater than or equal to a minimum heat quantity. The water heater may be configured to execute an intermittent operation in which the heating means is alternately and repeatedly operated in the ON state and an OFF state repeatedly in a case where the required heat quantity is less than the minimum heat quantity. The water heater may be configured to change a distribution ratio of a flow control mechanism in the normal operation and in the intermittent operation. An operating speed of the flow control mechanism in the intermittent operation may be faster than an operating speed of the flow control mechanism in the normal operation.

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Номер записи: 72

02-03-2017 дата публикации

Thermal monitoring of memory resources

Номер: US20170060202A1

Автор: Doyle Rivers, Muthukumar P. SWAMINATHAN, RAJESH Sundaram

Принадлежит: Intel Corp

Data reliability and integrity may be compromised when memory resources used to store the data reach elevated temperatures. A sensor in the memory resource may monitor the temperature of the memory resource in real-time. A comparator in the memory resource may indicate a high temperature condition to a memory controller. The memory controller, in response to the high temperature condition, can restrict or halt data flow to the memory resource. When the real-time temperature of the memory resource falls below a defined threshold, the memory controller may resume data flow to the memory resource.

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Номер записи: 73

28-02-2019 дата публикации

Temperature control valve

Номер: US20190063778A1

Автор: Alejandro Gonzalez Pozo, Gabriele Francesco Giuseppe Andreoni, Marcello Passoni

Принадлежит: Johnson Controls Technology Co

The present disclosure relates to a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system that includes a heat exchanger configured to circulate a working fluid therethrough, a valve configured to regulate a flow rate of the working fluid through the heat exchanger, and a valve controller configured to modify a valve position control signal received from an external controller, separate from the valve controller, based on a temperature differential of the working fluid entering and exiting the heat exchanger.

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Номер записи: 74

08-03-2018 дата публикации

DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS RELATING TO HVAC SYSTEMS THAT PROVIDE AN IMPLICIT PARTITION BETWEEN AT LEAST TWO ABUTTING ENVIRONMENTS IN A DEFINED LARGE OPEN SPACE

Номер: US20180067508A1

Автор: Brown Charles M.

Принадлежит: Roberts Gordon LLC

Systems, devices and methods, etc., comprising at least two separate and distinct environmental climate control devices that both serve the mixed use open space, and which environmental climate control devices are centrally controlled to provide at least two different HVAC-controlled zones, for example to differentiate between the zones according to at least one of temperature, humidity, pressure or contaminant level. 1. A heating ventilation cooling (HVAC) system comprising:at least two separate and distinct environmental climate control devices, the two distinct environmental climate control devices both serving a mixed use open space having at least a first selected temperature zone abutting a second selected temperature zone;a central uniform control unit operably connected to the at least two environmental climate control devices to control combined operation of the distinct environmental climate control devices, the central uniform control unit also operably connected to at least a first temperature sensor located in the first selected temperature zone and to a second temperature sensor located in a second selected temperature zone; wherein, the central uniform control unit is further configured such that, based on a first selected temperature set point for the first selected temperature zone, a second selected temperature set point for the second selected temperature zone, which second selected temperature set point is different from the first selected temperature set point, and on information from the first and second temperature sensors, the central uniform control unit controls combined operation of the at least two distinct environmental climate control devices to establish substantially different temperatures between the first and second selected temperature zones.2. The heating ventilation cooling (HVAC) system of wherein the at least two distinct environmental climate control devices comprise at least one radiant heater and at least one direct fired ...

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Номер записи: 75

09-03-2017 дата публикации

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR COORDINATING HOME AUTOMATION ACTIVITY

Номер: US20170069353A1

Автор: Taxier Karen, Walker Jason

Принадлежит:

Systems and methods of coordinating home automation activity may include accessing event data from a storage database communicatively coupled with an electronic device. Each item of event data may include a time and date at which the event data was collected. The methods may also include generating an event table identifying the number of events occurring during discrete time intervals for a date range. The event table may include a graphical depiction of the number of events that occurred for each discrete time interval. The methods may further include outputting the event table from the electronic device for display on a display device. 1. A method of coordinating home automation activity , the method comprising:accessing event data from a storage database communicatively coupled with an electronic device, wherein each item of event data comprises a time and date at which the event data was collected;generating an event table identifying the number of events occurring during discrete time intervals for a date range, wherein the event table includes a graphical depiction of the number of events that occurred for each discrete time interval, wherein the graphical depiction comprises a bar chart having a bar for each discrete time interval, and wherein the event table includes selectable filters;receiving an instruction to apply a filter to the event table;applying at least one filter to the event table, wherein application of the filter adjusts bar height of the bar chart to include only the items of event data included by the at least one filter; andoutputting the event table from the electronic device for display on a display device.2. The method of claim 1 , the method further comprising:receiving an instruction selecting one or more of the discrete time intervals; andin response to the instruction, further outputting for display a tabularized description of each item of event data occurring during the selected discrete time interval.3. The method of claim 2 , ...

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Номер записи: 76

07-03-2019 дата публикации

AIR TEMPERATURE CONTROL USING POTABLE WATER

Номер: US20190072292A1

Автор: Froemke Lee W.

Принадлежит:

Various embodiments include a system for controlling air temperature. The system can include a potable water piping system, a cooling system, and a heating system. The potable water piping system can include potable water supply piping and potable water return piping. The cooling system can be coupled to the potable water piping system. The cooling system can include a water-refrigerant heat exchanger; an air-refrigerant coil; a compressor coupled between the water-refrigerant heat exchanger and the air-refrigerant coil; and an expansion valve coupled between the water-refrigerant heat exchanger and the air-refrigerant coil. The heating system can be coupled to the potable water piping system. The heating system can include a hot water coil. The water-refrigerant heat exchanger can be coupled to the potable water supply piping and the potable water return piping. The hot water coil can be coupled to the potable water supply piping and the potable water return piping. 1. A system for controlling air temperature , comprising:a potable water piping system comprising potable water supply piping and potable water return piping;a cooling system coupled to the potable water piping system, comprising:a water-refrigerant heat exchanger;an air-refrigerant coil;a compressor coupled between the water-refrigerant heat exchanger and the air-refrigerant coil; andan expansion valve coupled between the water-refrigerant heat exchanger and the air-refrigerant coil; anda heating system coupled to the potable water piping system, the heating system comprising a hot water coil;wherein the water-refrigerant heat exchanger is coupled to the potable water supply piping and the potable water return piping; andwherein the hot water coil is coupled to the potable water supply piping and the potable water return piping.2. The system for controlling air temperature of claim 1 , further comprising a potable water supply disposed within the piping system claim 1 , wherein the potable water supply ...

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Номер записи: 77

17-03-2016 дата публикации

SETBACK CONTROLS BASED ON OUT-OF-ROOM PRESENCE INFORMATION

Номер: US20160077532A1

Автор: Bailin Daniel, Berg Daniel, Davis Michael Lawrence, Lagerstedt Stig, ROBINTON MARK

Принадлежит:

Methods, systems, and devices for managing energy consumption in multi-room facilities are provided. In particular, intelligent mechanisms for determining a location of a mobile device () associated with a room () and then for managing energy settings, especially setback controls, of that room () are provided. Some logic for implementing these mechanisms may be provided in a mobile device () and in-room device, such as a motion detector, thermostat, HVAC controller, door, lock, television, set top box, etc. 1. A method of managing a multi-room facility , comprising:associating a mobile device with at least one room of the multi-room facility;determining, at a first time, a first location of the mobile device; andcontrolling an energy use of the at least one room based at least partially on the first location of the mobile device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein associating the mobile device further comprises:installing a location application on the mobile device; andregistering, at an administrative device of the multi-room facility, the mobile device with an identifier, the identifier cross-referenced to the at least one room.34-. (canceled)5. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining the first location of the mobile device further comprises:sending a message from the mobile device to an administrative device of the multi-room facility, the message reporting at least a physical location of the mobile device.620-. (canceled)21. A non-transitory computer readable medium having stored thereon instructions that claim 1 , when executed by a processor claim 1 , perform a method comprising:associating a mobile device with at least one room of the multi-room facility;determining, at a first time, a first location of the mobile device; andcontrolling an energy use of the at least one room based at least partially on the first location of the mobile device.2224-. (canceled)25. A multi-room facility claim 1 , comprising:a plurality of rooms each containing at least one ...

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Номер записи: 78

05-03-2020 дата публикации

APPROACH AND MECHANISM FOR EXECUTION OF CRITICAL SYSTEM OPERATIONS

Номер: US20200073351A1

Автор: Karunakaran Deenadayalan, Makam Ankith, Poluri Nagasree

Принадлежит: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.

An approach and mechanism for improving reliability, performance and on time execution of critical operations of a system, such as an HVAC. A controller may have two or more processing cores. One core may be dedicated to execution of critical operations of a system. Another core may be dedicated to less- or non-critical operations of the system. For instance, if there are delays relative to the less- or non-critical operations, these delays may be ineffective relative to the processing of critical operations. 1. A multi-core processor comprising:at least two processor cores; andwherein:a first core of the at least two processor cores is dedicated to critical operations of a control system;a second core of the at least two processor cores is dedicated to non-critical operations of the control system; andthe first core and the second core are connected to each other for exchanging data.2. The processor of claim 1 , wherein the first core is dedicated for providing on-time execution of critical operations.3. The processor of claim 2 , wherein the first core is dedicated to achieve delay-free or interruption-free critical operations.4. The processor of claim 3 , wherein critical operations include one or more items selected from a group comprising control logic execution and operation of input/output devices.5. The processor of claim 2 , wherein the critical operations of the first core M4 are made independent of a variable network load of the second core A9.6. The processor of claim 3 , wherein:the control system is an HVAC control system; andthe HVAC control system has functionalities segregated between the first core and the second core based on priority levels of criticality of operation of the system.7. The processor of claim 2 , wherein the first core and the second core are periodically synchronized with each other to avoid data inconsistencies.8. The processor of claim 2 , wherein tasks outside of the tasks handled by the first core comprise one or more tasks of ...

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Номер записи: 79

26-03-2015 дата публикации

TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20150083812A1

Автор: Beyerle Michael Thomas, Brian Joseph Mark, Broniak Jay Andrew, Bultman Robert Marten, McDowell Irena Jozic

Принадлежит: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

Temperature adjustment systems and methods for adjusting thermostat temperature settings are provided. A system includes an oven appliance sensor in communication with an oven appliance, the oven appliance sensor operable to sense an operation of the oven appliance. The system further includes a thermostat in communication with the oven appliance sensor, the thermostat operable to adjust a temperature setting based on the sensed operation of the oven appliance. A method includes sensing an operation of an oven appliance, communicating the operation of the oven appliance to the thermostat, and adjusting the thermostat temperature setting based on the sensed operation of the oven appliance. 1. A temperature adjustment system , the system comprising:an oven appliance sensor in communication with an oven appliance, the oven appliance sensor operable to sense an operation of the oven appliance; anda thermostat in communication with the oven appliance sensor, the thermostat operable to adjust a temperature setting based on the sensed operation of the oven appliance.2. The temperature adjustment system of claim 1 , wherein the oven appliance sensor is in direct communication with the thermostat.3. The temperature adjustment system of claim 1 , further comprising a gateway device claim 1 , and wherein the oven appliance sensor is in indirect communication with the thermostat through the gateway device.4. The temperature adjustment system of claim I claim 1 , further comprising a personal electronic device in communication with the oven appliance sensor and the thermostat.5. The temperature adjustment system of claim 1 , wherein the thermostat is operable to adjust the temperature setting by a predetermined interval.6. The temperature adjustment system of claim 1 , wherein the thermostat is operable to adjust the temperature setting to a predetermined setpoint.7. The temperature adjustment system of claim 1 , wherein the operation of the oven appliance is an activation of ...

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Номер записи: 80

18-03-2021 дата публикации

BINOCULAR VISION OCCUPANCY DETECTOR

Номер: US20210080983A1

Автор: HOUCHOIS Nicholas B., MEGGERS Forrest, READ Jake, TEITELBAUM Eric

Принадлежит: THE TRUSTEES OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY

Occupancy detection is an increasingly important part of building control logic, as new systems and control logic greatly benefit from human-in-the-loop sensing. Current approaches such as COmonitoring, acoustic detection, and PIR based motion detection are limited in scope, as these variables are a proxy for occupancy, and at best can be roughly correlated to occupancy, and cannot reliably provide a count of the number of occupants. The disclosed sensor uses thermal information that is continually being emitted by human occupants and optical processing to count and spatially resolve the location of occupants in a room, allowing ventilation flow rates to be properly controlled and directed, if enabled. Occupant detection and counting cheaply and reliably without moving parts is the holy grail of building controls at the moment, which are the basic design principles behind the disclosed inexpensive, static, and stable thermographic occupancy detection sensor. 1. An infrared sensor , comprising:an infrared detector;at least two portions of surfaces capable of reflecting infrared radiation, each portion configured to reflect the infrared radiation towards the infrared detector.2. The infrared sensor according to claim 1 , further comprising a housing for the infrared detector and the at least two portions of surfaces.3. The infrared sensor according to claim 2 , wherein the housing is adapted for mounting on a wall.4. The infrared sensor according to claim 2 , further comprising a processor configured to receive input from the infrared detector.5. The infrared sensor according to claim 4 , further comprising a transceiver configured to receive data from the processor.6. The infrared sensor according to claim 4 , wherein the processor is configured to determine thermal contours based on pixel data claim 4 , and estimate at least one of an object's size claim 4 , location or temperature.7. The infrared sensor according to claim 6 , wherein the estimation is accomplished ...

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Номер записи: 81

22-03-2018 дата публикации

METHOD FOR THE DECONTAMINATION AND DISINFECTION OF A TRANSPORT VEHICLE, AND DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING SAID DECONTAMINATION

Номер: US20180078664A1

Автор: Castañe Basagaña Sebastian

Принадлежит:

Method for the decontamination and disinfection of a transport vehicle, and control device for said decontamination. The method according to the invention comprises at least one heat treatment phase of the vehicle cabin, or of at least one cabin compartment, intended for transporting, by injecting a hot gas into the same at a temperature that guarantees the elimination of the pathogens, said temperature being comprised between 0° C. and 91° C. The control device for the decontamination comprises: a control unit (); a user interface (); a series of conveniently distributed temperature sensors (); and a memory () for the storage of data relating to dates, temperatures and other variables relating to the decontaminations carried out, as well as the identification of the vehicle on which the decontamination process is carried out. 1. Method for the decontamination and disinfection of a transport vehicle , characterized in comprising at least one heat treatment phase of the vehicle cabin , or of at least one cabin compartment , intended for transporting , by injecting a hot gas into the same at a temperature that guarantees the elimination of the pathogens , said temperature being comprised between 0° C. and 91° C.2. Method according to claim 1 , characterized in that the gas used in the decontamination/disinfection of the load cabin claim 1 , or cabin compartment claim 1 , is hot air.3. Method according to claim 1 , characterized in that the gas used in the decontamination/disinfection of the load cabin claim 1 , or cabin compartment claim 1 , is at a temperature above 45° C.4. Method according to claim 1 , characterized in that the decontamination/disinfection of the load cabin claim 1 , or cabin compartment claim 1 , is performed by introducing hot air within its enclosure claim 1 , which has been previously adequately closed.5. Method according to claim 1 , characterized in that the gas used in the decontamination/disinfection of the load cabin claim 1 , or cabin ...

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Номер записи: 82

14-03-2019 дата публикации

MALFUNCTION LIGHTING

Номер: US20190079546A1

Автор: Nath Shashwat, Tracy Chris

Принадлежит:

An apparatus includes a high side heat exchanger, a first load, a second load, a first plurality of lights, a second plurality of lights, a third plurality of lights, and a controller. The high side heat exchanger removes heat from a refrigerant. The first load uses the refrigerant to cool a space proximate the first load. The second load uses the refrigerant to cool a space proximate the second load. The first plurality of lights is coupled to the high side heat exchanger. The second plurality of lights is coupled to the first load. The third plurality of lights is coupled to the second load. The controller receives an indication of a detected malfunction in at least one of the high side heat exchanger, the first load, the second load, and in response to the indication, activates the first, second, and third plurality of lights. 1. An apparatus comprising:a high side heat exchanger configured to remove heat from a refrigerant;a first load configured to use the refrigerant to cool a space proximate the first load;a second load configured to use the refrigerant to cool a space proximate the second load;a first plurality of lights coupled to the high side heat exchanger;a second plurality of lights coupled to the first load;a third plurality of lights coupled to the second load; and receive an indication of a detected malfunction in at least one of the high side heat exchanger, the first load, and the second load; and', 'in response to the indication, activate the first, second, and third plurality of lights., 'a controller configured to2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to:flash the first plurality of lights if the malfunction is detected in the high side heat exchanger;flash the second plurality of lights if the malfunction is detected in the first load; andflash the third plurality of lights if the malfunction is detected in the second load.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to: ...

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Номер записи: 83

24-03-2016 дата публикации

CONDITIONING AN INDOOR ENVIRONMENT

Номер: US20160085248A1

Автор: GORDON Robert Samuel, Sills Max Andrew

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Techniques for controlling an environmental parameter of an indoor human-occupiable environment include receiving a plurality of values from a plurality of environmental sensors arranged in an indoor human-occupiable environment, the plurality of values associated with at least one environmental parameter of the indoor human-occupiable environment; generating an environmental model of the indoor human-occupiable environment based on the received plurality of values; and using the environmental model to control at least one airflow control device to deliver an airflow to the indoor human-occupiable environment to meet a desired setpoint of the environmental parameter. 1. An environmental control system , comprising:a plurality of environmental sensors positionable in an indoor human-occupiable environment;an airflow control device positioned to deliver an airflow to the indoor human-occupiable environment; receiving a plurality of values from the plurality of environmental sensors, the plurality of values associated with at least one environmental parameter of the indoor human-occupiable environment;', 'generating an environmental model of the indoor human-occupiable environment based on the received plurality of values; and', 'using the environmental model to control the airflow control device to deliver the airflow to the indoor human-occupiable environment to meet a desired setpoint of the environmental parameter., 'a controller communicably coupled to the plurality of environmental sensors and the cooling module, the controller operable to perform operations comprising2. The environmental control system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of values comprise a plurality of temperature values of the indoor human-occupiable environment claim 1 , and the environmental model comprises a temperature model or a temperature differential model of the indoor human-occupiable environment.3. The environmental control system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is further ...

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Номер записи: 84

23-03-2017 дата публикации

HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20170082312A1

Автор: Burton Benjamin Trent

Принадлежит: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.

Systems and methods of controlling a heating, ventilating, and air conditioning system are provided that operate according to signals returned from return air temperature sensors as well as the supply air temperature sensors. Using predetermined temperature setpoints, return temperature information, and supply temperature information, the HVAC system is configured to maintain the temperature of a room first, by the use of its cooling valve, and second and only when the capacity of the cooling valve has peaked, by use of the fan. The presently disclosed improved HVAC system operates more efficiently by avoiding unit loading hopping and minimizing power consumption. 120-. (canceled)21. A method for configuring a plurality of heating , ventilation , and air conditioning (HVAC) systems , the systems including at least one control circuit , the method comprising:receiving a first return air temperature signal at a control circuit from a first HVAC unit;receiving a first supply air temperature signal at the control circuit from the first HVAC unit;controlling fans and cooling valves of two or more HVAC units of the plurality of HVAC systems, based at least on the received first return air temperature signal, the first received supply air temperature signal, a return setpoint temperature, and a supply setpoint temperature.22. The method of claim 21 , further comprising the steps of:receiving a second return air temperature signal at a control circuit from a first HVAC unit;receiving a second supply air temperature signal at the control circuit from the first HVAC unit;controlling the fans and the cooling valves of two or more HVAC units of the plurality of HVAC systems, based at least on the second received return air temperature signal, the second received supply air temperature signal, a return setpoint temperature, and a supply setpoint temperature.23. The method of claim 22 , further comprising the step of controlling a fan and the cooling valve of second HVAC unit of ...

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Номер записи: 85

31-03-2022 дата публикации

Temperature control device

Номер: US20220100215A1

Автор: Atsushi Kobayashi, Kazuhiro Mimura

Принадлежит: Kelk Ltd

A temperature control device includes a smoother including a smoothing channel through which fluid from a first inlet flows, and a first outlet from which the fluid flowed through the smoothing channel flows out, the smoother making a temperature fluctuation amount of the fluid in the first outlet smaller than that in the first inlet, a thermoregulator including a second inlet into which the fluid from the first outlet flows, a thermoregulating channel through which the fluid from the second inlet flows, a thermoregulating unit regulating a temperature of the fluid flowing through the thermoregulating channel, and a second outlet from which the fluid flowed through the thermoregulating channel flows out, calculating a temperature regulation amount of the thermoregulating unit, based on temperature of the fluid in the smoothing channel, and calculating the temperature regulation amount, based on temperature of the fluid at a position downstream of the second outlet.

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Номер записи: 86

12-03-2020 дата публикации

Heat Treatment Apparatus and Temperature Control Method

Номер: US20200080895A1

Автор: Hitoshi Kikuchi, Kazuteru Obara, Koji Yoshii, Yuki Wada

Принадлежит: Tokyo Electron Ltd

There is provided a heat treatment apparatus for performing a predetermined film forming process on a substrate by mounting the substrate on a surface of a rotary table installed in a processing vessel and heating the substrate by a heating part while rotating the rotary table. The heat treatment apparatus includes: a first temperature measuring part of a contact-type configured to measure a temperature of the heating part; a second temperature measuring part of a non-contact type configured to measure a temperature of the substrate mounted on the rotary table in a state where the rotary table is being rotated; and a temperature control part configured to control the heating part based on a first measurement value measured by the first temperature measuring part and a second measurement value measured by the second temperature measuring part.

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Номер записи: 87

12-03-2020 дата публикации

FINE-GRAIN DYNAMIC SOLID-STATE COOLING SYSTEM

Номер: US20200081464A1

Автор: Balma Jacob A.

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A cooling system includes a controller, a plurality of sensor sub-units, a plurality of solid-state cooling sub-units and a heat exchanger. The sensor sub-units are configured to be thermally connected to a heat source. The heat source has a plurality of sub-regions that correspond with each of the sensor sub-units. Each solid-state cooling sub-unit corresponds with and thermally connects to one of the sensor sub-units and is configured to dissipate heat from the sub-regions of the heat source. The heat exchanger is configured to dissipate heat from the sub-regions of the heat source and waste heat. The controller, based on temperatures sampled from the plurality of sensor sub-units and predictions made by an optimizer, is configured to determine the one or more sub-regions of the heat source to cool. 1. A cooling system comprising:a controller;a plurality of sensor sub-units arranged in a grid and configured to be thermally connected to a heat source, the heat source having a plurality of sub-regions that correspond with the plurality of sensor sub-units;a plurality of solid-state cooling sub-units arranged in a grid, each solid-state cooling sub-unit including a cold side and a hot side and each solid-state cooling sub-unit corresponding with one of the plurality of sensor sub-units, wherein the cold side of each solid-state cooling sub-unit thermally connects to one of the sensor sub-units and is configured to dissipate heat from the sub-regions of the heat source; anda heat exchanger thermally connected to the hot side of each of the solid-state cooling sub-units and configured to dissipate additional heat from the sub-regions of the heat source and waste heat generated from powering the solid-state cooling sub-units; andwherein the controller, based on temperatures sampled from the plurality of sensor sub-units and predictions made by an optimizer, is configured to determine the one or more sub-regions of the heat source to cool.2. The cooling system of claim 1 ...

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Номер записи: 88

25-03-2021 дата публикации

ONE-PIPE HYDRONIC HEATING CONTROL DEVICE

Номер: US20210088230A1

Автор: BAUMELT Tomas, DOSTAL Jiri, Hauser Jan, KUBES Jiri, VALTR Jiri, ZLEVOR Ondrej

Принадлежит: Ceské vysoké ucení technické v Praze

Heat exchanger output control device in a one-pipe heating network characterized in that a first T-branch, which is connected to a second T-branch interconnected to a primary outlet pipe connection of a primary outlet pipe to a heat source through a primary outlet, is connected to the primary inlet pipe connection through a primary inlet. The first T-branch is connected to a secondary supply pipe connection through a secondary supply pipe with a secondary supply temperature sensor, and the second T-branch is connected to a secondary return pipe connection through a secondary return pipe with an additional secondary return temperature sensor. An impeller of a pump is connected to a secondary circuit to pump the heat-transfer medium from the first T-branch through a heat exchanger back to the second T-branch, and to connected to a electrical motor provided with a control unit connected to secondary supply and return temperature sensors. 1. One-pipe hydronic heating control device provided with a secondary supply pipe connection on an inlet pipe of an exchanger , a secondary return pipe connection a return pipe of the exchanger , a primary inlet pipe connection on a primary inlet pipe from a heat source and a primary outlet pipe connection on a primary outlet pipe to the heat source , and a pump provided with a control unit to pump heat-transfer medium , wherein a first T-branch , which is connected to a second T-branch interconnected through a primary outlet , is connected to the primary inlet pipe connection through a primary inlet , wherein a first T-branch is connected to the secondary supply pipe connection through a secondary supply pipe with a secondary supply temperature sensor and wherein the second T-branch is connected to the secondary return pipe connection through a secondary return pipe with a secondary return temperature sensor and the pump impeller is connected to the secondary circuit such that it pumps the heat-transfer medium from the first T-branch ...

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Номер записи: 89

25-03-2021 дата публикации

THERMOSTAT CONTROL BASED ON ACTIVITY WITHIN PROPERTY

Номер: US20210088241A1

Автор: Goodman Daniel, Heffernan Craig Carl

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Controller technology, in which data specifying a user preference relating to an environmental parameter for a property is received. Based on data collected by a monitoring system, a location of one or more users within the property is identified. Environmental condition data for the property is accessed, the environmental condition data including environmental condition data for the location of the users within the property and other unoccupied locations within the property. The environmental condition data for the property is analyzed with respect to the preference relating to the environmental parameter for the property. Based on the analysis of the environmental condition data for the property with respect to the preference relating to the environmental parameter for the property, a setting for at least one component of an HVAC system is determined. The at least one component of the HVAC system is controlled according to the determined setting. 1at least one processor; and receiving data specifying a preference relating to an environmental parameter for the property, the environmental parameter for the property being controllable by the at least one component of the HVAC system associated with the property;', 'identifying a location of one or more users within the property based on data collected by the monitoring system, the monitoring system including sensors that are fixed within the property and that are capable of sensing conditions relevant to the presence of users at various locations within the property;', 'accessing environmental condition data for the property, the environmental condition data having been collected by environmental sensors located within the property and including environmental condition data for the location of the one or more users within the property and other unoccupied locations within the property;', 'analyzing the environmental condition data for the property with respect to the preference relating to the environmental parameter ...

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Номер записи: 90

31-03-2016 дата публикации

Wireless zone control via mechanically adjustable airflow elements

Номер: US20160091220A1

Автор: Lawrence Kates

Принадлежит: Google LLC

An Electronically-Controlled Register vent (ECRV) that can be easily installed by a homeowner or general handyman is disclosed. The ECRV can be used to convert a non-zoned HVAC system into a zoned system. The ECRV can also be used in connection with a conventional zoned HVAC system to provide additional control and additional zones not provided by the conventional zoned HVAC system. In one embodiment, the ECRV is configured have a size and form-factor that conforms to a standard manually-controlled register vent. In one embodiment, a zone thermostat is configured to provide thermostat information to the ECRV. In one embodiment, the zone thermostat communicates with a central monitoring system that coordinates operation of the heating and cooling zones.

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Номер записи: 91

29-03-2018 дата публикации

HEATING PANELS AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USING SAME

Номер: US20180087782A1

Автор: CHANG CHRISTIANA, SINGLA MITHUN, Song Gangbing, Yang Ting, Yang Zhaohui

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A system and method for heating structures to either prevent the build-up of freezing precipitation or eliminate freezing precipitation on an exposed outer surface of the structures. The system includes a heating assembly integrally formed with a structure to apply thermal energy to the exposed outer surface of the structure. Optionally, the heating assembly includes heating elements formed of carbon fiber. The system optionally includes a control assembly operatively coupled to the heating assembly. The control assembly selectively powers the heating assembly and can be configured for remote operation. In use, the control assembly can be selectively activated from a remote location to power the heating assembly and heat the structure. Optionally, the structure is a concrete structure. 1. A heating panel comprising:a plurality of carbon fiber strips, each carbon fiber strip of the plurality of carbon fiber strips being spaced apart from adjacent carbon fiber strips within the panel and having opposed first and second ends and a longitudinal axis extending between the opposed first and second ends; anda plurality of electrodes, each electrode of the plurality of electrodes being spaced apart from other electrodes within the panel, wherein at least one electrode of the plurality of spaced electrodes is electrically coupled to each respective carbon fiber strip of the plurality of carbon fiber strips, wherein the plurality of spaced carbon fiber strips are connected to the plurality of spaced electrodes to form a panel structure, wherein the panel structure has a thickness extending along a transverse axis that is perpendicular to the longitudinal axes of the carbon fiber strips, and wherein the spaces between adjacent carbon fiber strips and the plurality of electrodes form openings that extend through the thickness of the panel structure relative to the transverse axis.2. The heating panel of claim 1 , wherein the longitudinal axis of each respective carbon fiber ...

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Номер записи: 92

31-03-2016 дата публикации

HVAC SYSTEM CONTROL INTEGRATED WITH DEMAND RESPONSE, ON-SITE ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM AND ON-SITE ENERGY GENERATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20160091904A1

Автор: Horesh Raya, Lee Young M., Liberti Leo S.

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A thermal behavior model of a building may be constructed based on time series data. Based on the constructed thermal behavior model, forecasted zone temperature and energy usage for a next control time period may be predicted. An objective function may be constructed based on at least a dynamically priced grid energy cost, occupant comfort matrix, and one or more of: energy storage system cost and associated operational cost, and energy generation system cost and associated green house emission cost and associated operational cost. Constraints may be constructed based on at least the forecasted zone temperature values and energy usage values for the next control time period. A control profile of the HVAC system and sourcing decision of energy load of the HVAC system may be determined simultaneously based on the objective function and the plurality of constraints. 1. A method of controlling an HVAC system , comprising:receiving a time series data of at least a zone temperature associated with a building zone, energy usage associated with the building zone, building operations associated with the building zone and ambient temperature, at least some of the time series data received from a building automation controller that is connected to at least a sensor or a meter or both in a building;constructing a thermal behavior model of the building zone based on the time series data;predicting based on the constructed thermal behavior model at least forecasted zone temperature values and energy usage values for a next control time period; energy storage system cost and associated operational cost, and', 'energy generation system cost and associated green house emission cost and associated operational cost;, 'constructing an objective function based on at least a dynamically priced grid energy cost and associated greenhouse gas emission, occupant comfort matrix, and one or more ofconstructing a plurality of constraints based on at least the forecasted zone temperature values ...

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Номер записи: 93

21-03-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A GRID CONTROLLED WATER HEATER

Номер: US20190086121A1

Автор: Branecky Brian Thomas, Dimble Kedar D., Lee Yonggon

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Methods and systems for water heater system receiving electrical power from an electrical grid. The system includes an electronic processor configured to monitor an average water temperature of the water within a water tank of the system based on a first and second signal from a upper and lower temperature sensor, operate a upper heating element heating an upper portion of the tank and a lower heating element heating a lower portion of the tank in a first operation mode, receiving, via a transceiver, either an add load command or a shed load command from a grid controller, operating the upper heating element and lower heating element in a second mode in response to receiving the add load command, and operating the upper heating element and lower heating element in a third mode in response to receiving the shed load command. 1. A water heater system receiving electrical power from an electrical grid , the system includinga water tank having a vertical axis, an upper portion and a lower portion;an upper heating element;a lower heating element disposed below the upper heating element with respect to the vertical axis, the upper heating element and the lower heating element for heating water within the water tank;an upper temperature sensor configured to produce a first signal having a relation to a water temperature within the upper portion;a lower temperature sensor configured to produce a second signal having a relation to a water temperature within the lower portion; a transceiver communicatively coupled to a grid controller, and', monitor an average water temperature of the water within the water tank based on the first and second signal,', 'operate the upper heating element and lower heating element in a first operation mode,', 'receive, via the transceiver, at least one selected from a group consisting of an add load command or a shed load command,', 'upon receiving the add load command, operate the upper heating element and lower heating element in a second mode ...

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Номер записи: 94

29-03-2018 дата публикации

Indoor environment model creation device

Номер: US20180088544A1

Автор: Masae Sawada, Mio MOTODANI, Osamu Nakajima, Takaya Yamamoto

Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corp

An indoor environment model creation device is configured to create an indoor environment model of an indoor space in which air-conditioning equipment configured to condition air, an indoor humidity sensor configured to measure an indoor humidity of the indoor space, and a CO 2 sensor configured to measure a CO 2 concentration in the indoor space are installed. The indoor environment model includes a plurality of physics models in which heat, moisture, and CO 2 concentration parameters are included. The indoor environment model creation device includes: a data storage unit configured to store operation data of the air-conditioning equipment in a learning target period as learning-use input data, and store measurement data measured by the CO 2 sensor and the humidity sensor; and a model parameter learning unit configured to comprehensively learn the plurality of physics models with use of the learning-use input data and the measurement data, which are stored in the data storage unit.

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Номер записи: 95

29-03-2018 дата публикации

SENSOR-BASED NON-UNIFORM COOLING

Номер: US20180088609A1

Автор: Bose Pradip, Buyuktosunoglu Alper, Chainer Timothy Joseph, Parida Pritish Ranjan, Vega Augusto Javier

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Techniques for inducing non-uniform cooling are described. According to an embodiment, a system is provided. The system can comprise at least one processor device that executes components stored in a memory, wherein the components comprise: a flow control device that distributes coolant to a location of the at least one processor device; and a sensor controller component that detects a location of a thermal anomaly of the at least one processor device. The components can also comprise a cooling controller component that adjusts the flow control device to direct the coolant to the location of the thermal anomaly. 1. A system , comprising: a flow control device that distributes coolant to a location of the at least one processor device;', 'a sensor controller component that detects a location of a thermal anomaly of the at least one processor device; and', 'a cooling controller component that adjusts the flow control device to direct the coolant to the location of the thermal anomaly., 'at least one processor device that executes components stored in a memory, wherein the components comprise2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the flow control device comprises micro-valves adapted to provide the coolant to the location of the thermal anomaly.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the components further comprise:a communication component that sends a notification of a detection of the thermal anomaly.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the flow control device comprises movable components adapted to redistribute the coolant.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein a sensor comprises a thermal sensor.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein a sensor comprises a capacitive sensor.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the sensor controller component detects the thermal anomaly in response to detection of a change of a calibration parameter associated with a sensor.8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the components further comprise:a calibration component that performs a first calibration of a ...

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Номер записи: 96

05-05-2022 дата публикации

TEMPERATURE SENSOR, HEATER UNIT, AND SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS

Номер: US20220139737A1

Автор: AKAO Tokunobu, KOSUGI Tetsuya

Принадлежит: KOKUSAI ELECTRIC CORPORATION

There is provided a configuration installed on a mount provided with an opening, that includes a main body connected to the mount to penetrate the opening while providing a micro space; a first positioner attached to a side of a leading end portion of the main body with respect to the mount; and a second positioner attached to a side of a tail end portion of the main body with respect to the mount, wherein the main body is movable within a range determined by the micro space, the first positioner, and the second positioner.

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Номер записи: 97

07-04-2016 дата публикации

Temperature control system and methods of performing the same

Номер: US20160098026A1

Автор: Michael Robert SULLIVAN, Mohamed Farouk SALEM

Принадлежит: Individual

A temperature control system for controlling the environmental conditions in a space, the system including a temperature control unit having a memory and a processor with a program operating in the memory executing the steps of gathering indoor environmental information by the temperature control unit, gathering outdoor environmental information via a network communicatively coupled to the temperature control unit, determining a floating set point based on the indoor and outdoor conditions, determining an operational mode of the system, and controlling temperature control equipment to maintain the floating set point.

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Номер записи: 98

01-04-2021 дата публикации

BUILDING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM WITH A DISTRIBUTED BLOCKCHAIN DATABASE

Номер: US20210095875A1

Автор: Park Youngchoon, Pourmohammad Sajjad, Sinha Sudhi R.

Принадлежит: Johnson Controls Technology Company

A system for securely communicating information in a building management system (BMS) includes a plurality of HVAC devices communicably coupled via a network each HVAC device storing a copy of an HVAC data chain that includes a plurality of blocks linked sequentially. The plurality of HVAC devices includes a first HVAC device including a processing circuit configured to generate a first block comprising device data and send the block to at least a portion of the plurality of HVAC devices. The processing circuit is configured to receive a second block from one of the plurality of HVAC devices and solve the second block. The processing circuit is further configured to add the solved block to the HVAC data chain of the first HVAC device as the newest block and send the solved block to each of the plurality of HVAC devices. 120-. (canceled)21. A building system of a building including one or more memory devices storing instructions thereon that , when executed by one or more processors , cause the one or more processors to:manage a plurality of blockchain nodes, the plurality of blockchain nodes configured to store a plurality of copies of a building blockchain, the plurality of copies of the building blockchain comprising a plurality of blocks linked cryptographically and sequentially;receive a plurality of different software licenses for a plurality of users, wherein a first user is assigned a first software license of the plurality of different software licenses and a second user is assigned a second software license of the plurality of different software licenses;communicate with the plurality of blockchain nodes to cause one or more licensing blocks to be added to the building blockchain; andimplement the first software license and the second software license on one or more building devices based on the one or more licensing blocks of the building blockchain.22. The building system of claim 21 , wherein the instructions cause the one or more processors to:generate ...

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Номер записи: 99

05-04-2018 дата публикации

AIR CONDITIONER

Номер: US20180095483A1

Автор: AKIYAMA Yoshiyuki, INABA Masami, OTA Takafumi, TANI Kazuhiko, TOKUDI Mikihito

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The air conditioner has a configuration such that, in an air-warming operation: the average refrigerant exit temperature, which is obtained by averaging the temperature of the refrigerant exits of indoor heat exchangers in a plurality of indoor units as detected by heat-exchanger-refrigerant-exit temperature probes in the indoor units is determined; the temperature difference between the average refrigerant exit temperature and the refrigerant exit temperatures of the indoor heat exchangers of each of the indoor units is determined; and the degree to which indoor expansion valves of the indoor units are open is controlled such that the determined temperature difference falls within a predetermined temperature difference range. 1. An air conditioner comprising a plurality of indoor units , each of which includes at least an indoor expansion valve , an indoor heat exchanger , and a heat exchanger refrigerant outlet temperature sensor for detecting a refrigerant outlet temperature of the indoor heat exchanger , an outdoor unit connected to the indoor units via a liquid piping and a gas piping , and a control unit for controlling an opening degree of the indoor expansion valve , wherein the control unit calculates an average value of the refrigerant outlet temperatures detected by the heat exchanger refrigerant outlet temperature sensors for the indoor units in running during warming operation , obtains a temperature difference between the average refrigerant outlet temperature and each of the refrigerant outlet temperatures of the indoor heat exchangers for the respective indoor units in running , and controls the opening degree of each of the indoor expansion valves for the respective indoor units in running so that the obtained temperature difference is brought to be within a predetermined target temperature difference range.2. The air conditioner according to claim 1 , wherein:the temperature difference obtained by the control unit is positively or negatively signed ...

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Номер записи: 100