Wireless controller with gateway
US10222084B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 2, 2018 |
| Grant date | Mar 5, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25B2600/07
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Remote control of energy consumption is realized using a readily installable, flexible approach. According to an example embodiment of the present invention, a remote source communicates with a wireless controller for executing energy usage control. The remote source sends signals to the wireless controller via a gateway located near or, in one implementation, forming part of the wireless controller. In response to the signals, the wireless controller sets control settings for operating one or more of a variety of equipment types, such as a furnace, air conditioner, water heater or heat pump.
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