Location-based approaches for controlling an energy consuming device
US10101052B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 11, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 16, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 25, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D30/70
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In some aspects, the subject technology relates to an “Eco-mode” on a thermostat. A button or other user interface element may be configured to activate and/or deactivate) the eco-mode on the thermostat. Upon selection of the eco-mode option, various energy-saving programs can be implemented on the thermostat. The energy-saving programs can be configured to adjust a temperature setting of the thermostat or to provide notifications to a user associated with the thermostat that implement various approaches for reducing energy consumption of a heating, ventilation, and air condition (HVAC) system associated with the thermostat. The eco-mode button can provide users/consumers with a convenient way to save energy, without requiring the user to think of comfort tradeoffs that may need to take place.
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