Refrigeration – Automatic control – Time or program actuator
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-27
2008-12-30
Norman, Marc E (Department: 3744)
Refrigeration
Automatic control
Time or program actuator
C062S231000, C062S331000, C236S022000, C236S04600F
Reexamination Certificate
active
07469550
ABSTRACT:
An energy saving control for appliances via an intelligent thermostat is provided. This intelligent thermostat provides programmatic control over the HVAC system, and provides coordinated control over the appliances. This control over the appliances is accomplished via a communications network between the intelligent thermostat and the appliances. The appliances include occupancy sensors and transmit usage and occupancy information to the intelligent thermostat. The intelligent thermostat processes this information to determine the occupancy of the dwelling. The thermostat controls the HVAC system and the appliances according to the determined occupancy of the dwelling.
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Ashworth Nicholas
Burt Robert
Chapman, Jr. John Gilman
Rao Joseph P.
Wallaert Timothy E.
Norman Marc E
Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren P.C.
Robertshaw Controls Company
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