Geofence plus schedule for a building controller
US10488062B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 22, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 18, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF24F2140/60
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A building control system that uses geofencing in conjunction with a time-based schedule when control one or more building systems. In one example, geofencing may be used to determine if the building is occupied or unoccupied. If the building is determined to be unoccupied via geofencing, the building controller may control to an unoccupied setpoint. If the building is determined to be occupied via geofencing, the HVAC controller may control in accordance with a time-based schedule.
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