System and method for energy forecasting based on indoor and outdoor weather data
US11699197B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 14, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jul 11, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 14, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/2642
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An integrated system and method measures building characteristics and user behavior to provide real-time and forecasted utility usages and costs. The system gathers current and historical heating and cooling load data, compares the data with current and historical weather data and a building system set point, and calculates the heating or cooling load needed for the building based on the user's call for heat or cooling and the ambient environmental conditions. The system additionally analyzes individual device usage using usage signatures and user inputted tracking to create a comprehensive real-time and forecast of utility usages with the estimated costs. Through history of selections with usage changes corresponding to user input of individual devices, the system will be able to learn various devices' usage. The system then creates a comprehensive, real-time forecast of utility costs including the foregoing characteristics.
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