Method of automatically controlling a motorized window treatment while minimizing occupant distractions
US8786236B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 12, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 12, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE06B2009/6818
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A load control system provides for automatically controlling a position of a motorized window treatment to control the amount of sunlight entering a space of a building through a window located in a façade of the building in order to control a sunlight penetration distance within the space and minimize occupant distractions. The load control system automatically generates a timeclock schedule having a number of timeclock events for controlling the position of the motorized window treatment during the present day. A user is able to select a desired maximum sunlight penetration distance for the space and a minimum time period that may occur between any two consecutive timeclock events. In addition, a maximum number of movements that may occur during the timeclock schedule may also be entered. The load control system uses these inputs to determine event times and corresponding positions of the motorized window treatment for each timeclock event of the timeclock schedule.
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