Adjustable display resolution for thermostat
US7624931B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 31, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 9, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF24F11/52
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A visual display system for use with a digital thermostat is provided. The visual display system provides an adjustable display resolution for the temperature readout provided thereon. This adjustable display resolution may be changed as desired by a user via a resolution adjustment menu. The display resolution may be adjusted to display the temperature information in tenths of degrees, half degrees, whole degrees, etc. as desired by a user. Such a display system accommodates different display resolution requirements of different original equipment manufacturer (OEM) customers who may desire different displayed resolutions without having to manufacture and stock different models.
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