Controlling an operating condition of a thermostat
US10606290B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 8, 2018 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 8, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W4/50
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods, systems, and devices for managing energy consumption in multi-room facilities are provided. In particular, intelligent mechanisms for determining a location of a mobile device associated with a room and then for managing energy settings, especially setback controls, of that room are provided. Some logic for implementing these mechanisms may be provided in a mobile device and in-room device, such as a motion detector, thermostat, HVAC controller, door, lock, television, set top box, etc.
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