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User interface for an HVAC controller

US10253999B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 1, 2014
Grant dateApr 9, 2019
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Expiry dateNov 18, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49126
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An HVAC controller including a controller and a touch screen display operatively coupled to the controller. The touch screen display may include a first region and a second region. The first region of the display may have an array of pixels arranged in a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns for displaying an image in a dot matrix format. The second region of the display may have a plurality of predefined fixed segment graphical icons. The controller may be configured to display one or more selectable options in the first region of the display for selection by a user and to accept selection of a displayed selectable option by detecting a user touch of the displayed selectable option via the touch screen display.

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