Refrigeration – Automatic control – Of external fluid or means
Reexamination Certificate
2007-05-29
2007-05-29
Jiang, Chen Wen (Department: 3744)
Refrigeration
Automatic control
Of external fluid or means
C062S158000, C323S282000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10753589
ABSTRACT:
Adaptive intelligent circulation control methods and systems are used to help increase the comfort and/or reduce energy usage and equipment wear. In one illustrative embodiment, the circulation and/or ventilation time is adjusted based on one or more environmental conditions inside or outside the building structure. In another illustrative embodiment, the circulation and/or ventilation time may be adjusted based on the current time of day, current time of year, and/or the current schedule period. In another illustrative embodiment, the circulation and/or ventilation time is randomized over time. The start time, end time, and/or length of a circulation and/or ventilation cycle may be randomly set.
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Vick Brent D.
Honeywell International , Inc.
Jiang Chen Wen
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