Data processing: generic control systems or specific application – Specific application – apparatus or process – Mechanical control system
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-30
2011-08-30
Barnes-Bullock, Crystal J (Department: 2122)
Data processing: generic control systems or specific application
Specific application, apparatus or process
Mechanical control system
C700S016000, C165S238000, C165S253000, C165S267000, C165S287000, C236S00100H, C236S04600F, C236S047000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08010237
ABSTRACT:
The invention comprises systems and methods for ramping setpoints on thermostats controlling HVAC systems. At least one thermostat is located inside a structure and is used to control an HVAC system in the structure. At least one remote processor is in communication with said thermostat and at least one database stores data reported by the thermostat. At least one processor compares the outside temperature at least one location and at least one point in time to information reported to the remote processor from the thermostat. The remote processor ramps the setpoint on the thermostat so as to reduce the average spread between inside temperature and outside temperature in order to reduce energy consumption with affecting comfort. The remote processor takes into account the effect of weather conditions and occupant preferences in determining whether and when to ramp setpoints.
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