Systems, apparatus and methods for managing demand-response programs and events

US9595070B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Google LLC · US

Inventors

• Yoky Matsuoka · Palo Alto, US
• Anthony M. Fadell · Portola Valley, US
• Matthew Lee Roger · Los Gatos, US
• David Sloo · Menlo Park, US
• Scott A. McGaraghan · Menlo Park, US
• Sam Kortz · Palo Alto, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 15, 2013
• Grant date: Mar 14, 2017
• Expiry date: Sep 23, 2035

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y04S20/222
• WIPO field: Thermal processes and apparatus
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

Apparatus, systems, methods, and related computer program products for managing demand-response programs and events. The systems disclosed include an energy management system in operation with an intelligent, network-connected thermostat located at a structure. The thermostat acquires various information about the residence, such as a thermal retention characteristic of the residence, a capacity of an HVAC associated with the residence to cool or heat the residence, a likelihood of the residence being occupied, a forecasted weather, a real-time weather, and a real-time occupancy. Such information is used to manage the energy consumption of the structure during a demand-response event.