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Communication protocol system and method for a distributed-architecture heating, ventilation and air conditioning network

US8560125B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 21, 2009
Grant dateOct 15, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 8, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05B2219/2642
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An HVAC data processing and communication network includes a first subnet and a second subnet. The first subnet includes a first demand unit, a first comfort sensor and a first subnet controller. The second subnet includes a second subnet comprising a second demand unit, a second comfort sensor and a second subnet controller. The second subnet controller is configured to control an operation of the first subnet.

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