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Method to control a communication rate between a thermostat and a cloud based server

US10018372B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 8, 2016
Grant dateJul 10, 2018
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Expiry dateDec 8, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05B2219/2642
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A communication rate between a cloud-based server and an HVAC controller located within a building may be controlled based on the amount of power available at the HVAC controller. The cloud-based server may notify a user if the amount of power available at the HVAC controller is determined to be low.

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