System for supplying communications and power to a thermostat over a two-wire system
US7841542B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 7, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 30, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B2203/5458
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
One embodiment of the invention discloses a system for supplying power and data to and receiving data from a thermostat over a two-wire system. The invention allows modern thermostats that feature digital communications to be installed in two-wire systems, such as conventional older technology thermostat systems. In this manner, one or more embodiments of the invention disclose systems for simplifying and reducing costs associated with upgrading conventional older technology HVAC systems to accommodate modern thermostat technologies.
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