Space utilization patterns for building optimization
US11620594B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 12, 2020 |
| Grant date | Apr 4, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 30, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/2642
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Occupancy data over time is received for each of several spaces within a building from occupancy sensors that are disposed within each of the spaces. An occupancy value is determined for each of at least some of the several spaces based on the received occupancy data, each occupancy value representative of a percent of time that the respective space was occupied over an identified period of time. The space that had a highest occupancy value over the identified period of time is identified. A utilization value is determined for each of the spaces, wherein the utilization value is representative of a ratio of the occupancy value of the respective space and the highest occupancy value. An operation of the building is changed based at least in part on the utilization value of at least one of the plurality of spaces.
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