An LED driver includes a main power source, a transistor connected to a controller, an inductor, a diode, and a capacitor. The inductor is connected to a diode at a first end and connected to a main power source and the capacitor at a second end. The diode is also connected to the capacitor. The controller is configured to switch the transistor between an active state and an inactive state. When the transistor is in the active state, the inductor is charged by the main power source. When the transistor is in the inactive state, the inductor charges the capacitor through the diode until a capacitor current is greater than a diode current. At which point, the capacitor's voltage is in series with the main power source's voltage, and the sum of their voltages supply power to LED(s) connected to the capacitor.
A water management system (100) includes a water management controller (112) at a premises (105) and first and second water meters (130, 135) in communication with the controller (112). The first water meter (130) is positioned at a water ingress line (131) of the premises (105) and configured to measure an amount of water supplied to the premises (105) via the water ingress line (131). The second water meter (135) is positioned at a first water egress line (136) of the premises (105) and configured to measure an amount of water supplied from the premises (105) to a first exterior water consuming object (141) via the first water egress line (136). The controller (112) is configured to determine an amount of water used within the premises (105) using at least (i) the measured amount of water supplied to the premises (105) via the water ingress line (131), and (ii) the measured amount of water supplied from the premises (105) to the first exterior water consuming object (141) via the first water egress line (136).
A detector includes a chamber. The chamber includes a plurality of fins disposed on an interior of the chamber. The plurality of fins are arranged at an angle relative to each other. The detector includes a sensor having a field of view. The plurality of fins are arranged so that a first of the plurality of fins receiving reflections of a second of the plurality of fins is configured to direct the reflections away from the field of view of the sensor. The second of the plurality of fins is illuminated by a light source.
Disclosed are systems and methods that provide a novel framework for automatically and dynamically managing a media (or content) library, and effectuating electronic controls and/or notifications related to events of stored files. The framework can i) receive an electronic instruction corresponding to a deletion action for a stored video clip; ii) analyze a datastore comprising an account of a user that includes a collection of video clips corresponding to captured activity at a location associated with the user; iii) locate the video clip within the datastore in association with the user account; iv) delete the video clip from the user account; and v) modify the datastore by automatically inputting a data structure in place of the video clip at a location within the datastore previously held by the video clip, where the data structure includes interactive information associated with the video clip.
H04N 21/231 - Content storage operation, e.g. caching movies for short term storage, replicating data over plural servers or prioritizing data for deletion
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
(1) Electronic devices enabled for wireless communication, namely, thermostats, humidity sensors, air quality sensors, pressure sensors, remote control devices for controlling thermostats, temperature sensors, and security alarm sensors; zone control panels that communicate between multiple thermostats, dampers, and HVAC equipment that control the various zones of the home; zone dampers to control airflow to certain rooms or zones of the home; thermostats; thermostat accessories, including parts to protect, mount and enhance the functionality of thermostats; wireless controls for boilers, burners, water heaters, and condensing units in the home.
A system for detection of equipment connections to a thermostat. The thermostat may have one or more terminals with a one-to-one connection to one or more loads respectively of heating, ventilation and/or air conditioning equipment, and one or more terminals with a one-to-one connection to electrical power. One or more detectors may be connected one-to-one to each of the one or more terminals, respectively, for connection to the one or more loads, and the one or more connections to the electrical power. Each detector may be connected to a processor. Each detector may be configured to provide a signal to the processor relative to a corresponding terminal indicating a status of a connection of the terminal to a load or to the electrical power.
F24F 11/30 - Control or safety arrangements for purposes related to the operation of the system, e.g. for safety or monitoring
H02M 7/06 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes without control electrode or semiconductor devices without control electrode
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BUILDING AND USING A FALSE ALARM PREDICTING MODEL TO DETERMINE WHETHER TO ALERT A USER AND/OR RELEVANT AUTHORITIES ABOUT AN ALARM SIGNAL FROM A SECURITY SYSTEM
Systems and methods for building and using a false alarm predicting model to determine whether to alert a user and/or relevant authorities about an alarm signal from a security system are provided. Such systems and methods can include a learning module receiving the alarm signal and additional information associated with the alarm signal, using the false alarm predicting model to process a combination of the alarm signal and the additional information to determine whether the combination represents a false alarm or a valid alarm, and transmitting a status signal indicative of whether the combination represents the false alarm or the valid alarm to an automated dispatcher module, and the automated dispatcher module using the status signal to automatically determine whether to alert the user and/or the relevant authorities about the alarm signal.
In some examples, a pressure reducing valve includes a valve body defining a defining a flow path and a restricting element within the flow path. A sensing element is configured to modify a position of the restricting element in the flow path. A pressure chamber is configured to transmit a force to the sensing element based on the pressure of a fluid within the pressure chamber. An energy accumulator is in fluid communication with the pressure chamber. The pressure reducing valve includes control circuitry configured to enable a fluid to flow into or discharge from the pressure chamber to alter the pressure in the pressure chamber.
F16K 1/30 - Lift valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closure members having at least a component of their opening and closing motion perpendicular to the closing faces specially adapted for pressure containers
F16K 1/52 - Means for additional adjustment of the rate of flow
F16K 1/54 - Arrangements for modifying the way in which the rate of flow varies during the actuation of the valve
A smart doorbell is provided. The doorbell may be connected to a remote device. The doorbell comprises a processor: a call button configured to output a first signal when the call button is actuated by a user; and a temperature sensor positioned with respect to the call button such that when the call button is actuated by a user, the temperature sensor is capable of taking temperature measurements on a part of the user's wrist facing the temperature sensor. In response to the call button being actuated by a user, the processor is configured to receive the first signal from the call button: command the temperature sensor to measure a temperature of a part of the user's wrist: compare the temperature measured by the temperature sensor to a predefined threshold temperature: output a second signal according to the comparison between the temperature measured by the temperature sensor and the predefined threshold; and transmit the first signal and the second signal to at least one remote device via the network.
G08B 21/22 - Status alarms responsive to presence or absence of persons
G08B 3/10 - Audible signalling systemsAudible personal calling systems using electric transmissionAudible signalling systemsAudible personal calling systems using electromagnetic transmission
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CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENERGY MANAGEMENT AND REAL-WORLD ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS
Disclosed are systems and methods that provide a novel system for calculating R-value losses and air infiltration based on measurements obtained by components of a climate control system for a location (e.g., HVAC). The system includes a feedback loop configured to adjust one or more climate control components in response to calculated changes in R-value and/or air. Some embodiments include advanced analytics configured to predict changes in power loss. R-value, and/or air infiltration using artificial intelligence. The disclosed system provides non-native functionality for predicting one or more variables of interest, which can trigger automated, proactive decisions related to climate control components that can mitigate efficiency losses.
G05B 15/02 - Systems controlled by a computer electric
F24F 11/62 - Control or safety arrangements characterised by the type of control or by internal processing, e.g. using fuzzy logic, adaptive control or estimation of values
A control panel for controlling a security system. The control panel may comprise: one or more components; a memory for storing booting instructions, and a processor for executing the stored booting instructions. When carrying out a booting process defined by the booting instructions, the processor may be configured to generate at least one random time-delay value; assign the at least one random time-delay value to at least one booting stage of the booting process; delay the at least one booting stage of the booting process by the at least one time-delay value. Each of the at least one time-delay value may be assigned to one booting stage of the booting process, and each of the at least one booting stage may correspond to booting at least one of the one or more components.
A method for adjusting brightness of an electronic visual display of an electronic device, comprising: identifying a luminance-indicating area in a field of view of an image sensor of the electronic device; capturing at least one first image of the field of view by the image sensor; determining an ambient luminance value for the electronic visual display using the luminance-indicating area of the at least one first image; and adjusting the brightness of the electronic visual display according to the determined ambient luminance value; wherein the step of identifying the luminance-indicating area in the field of view of the image sensor comprises: capturing a plurality of second images of the field of view by the image sensor, each second image being taken at a different time of a day, and analyzing the plurality of second images so as to identify an area of the field of view of the image sensor which has the most stable average luminance level.
G09G 3/20 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix
Disclosed herein are techniques for detecting electromagnetic interference in a premise wireless network. A device determines (402) a scan value resulting from a network scan. The device compares (404) the scan value to a predetermined scan value threshold. In response to the scan value meeting the predetermined scan value threshold, the device determines (406) a presence of an electromagnetic interference source at or near a premise. The device generates (408) a premise map that includes an indication of a location at the premise of the electromagnetic interference source.
A sensor device includes a programmable processor, a sensor component in communication with the programmable processor, a transmitter in communication with the programmable processor, and a non-transitory computer-readable storage article in communication with the processor. The non-transitory computer-readable storage article includes a first communication protocol computer-executable instructions that, when executed by the programmable processor, cause the programmable processor to transmit data, via the transmitter, according to a first communication protocol. And, the non-transitory computer-readable storage article includes a second communication protocol computer-executable instructions that, when executed by the programmable processor, cause the programmable processor to transmit data, via the transmitter, according to a second communication protocol. The second communication protocol is different than the first communication protocol. When storing the first and second communication protocol computer-executable instructions, the storage article can lack additional memory capacity to store a firmware download.
Techniques herein disclose a method for initializing a home automation device using near-field communication and a separate computing device. The computing device receives a request to initialize a home automation device. The computing device receives an indication of one or more initialization settings for the home automation device. The computing device installs the one or more initialization settings onto the home automation device by sending the one or more initialization settings to the home automation device using near-field communication.
Disclosed herein are techniques for predicting supervision failure in a premise wireless network. A device receives, from a hub device of a premise wireless network, hub wireless communication data. The device receives, from at least one sensor device of the premise wireless network and in wireless communication via the premise wireless network with the hub device, sensor wireless communication data. The device also receives environmental data. The device applies a prediction model to the hub wireless communication data, the sensor wireless communication data, and the environmental data to determine a prediction of supervision failure between the hub device and the at least one sensor device.
Disclosed are systems and methods that provide a novel framework for setting a first mode for a controller connected to a set of devices at a location; disabling communication capabilities of the controller with the set of devices for the time period, detecting information indicating modification to the devices, the detected information being based on activities performed respective to the devices during the time period; modifying operation of the controller, the modified operation comprising changing from the first mode to a second mode, the second mode enabling capabilities for the controller to test capabilities of at least the portion of devices; and causing interactions between the controller and each of the portion of devices in accordance with the second mode, the interactions involving executing the capabilities of the portion of devices and determining each capabilities status.
Disclosed are systems and methods that provide a computerized network management framework that adaptively configures a network at a location based on computational analysis of network traffic, activity and/or parameters about the network, and/or devices and/or applications executing thereon. The framework can leverage information related to network functionality, capacity and coverage against network activity (e.g., upload/ download, streaming, and the like) of devices connected to the network to determine a Quality of Service (QoS) for the network at a current or predetermined time. Such QoS can enable network modifications, device control and/or notifications to users, devices and/or services providers which can cause modifications and/or alterations to the network, at least according to particular device usage on the network.
Disclosed are systems and methods of a novel framework for automatically and dynamically recommending exit routes within/from a location during an emergency. In some embodiments, the framework can additionally, or in the alternative, provide first responders audible and/or visible indicators as to the current location and/or direction of individuals within a location. The disclosed framework, therefore, can analyze collected sensor information from a location, inclusive of smoke detector triggers and current positioning of people/pets within a location, and compile a dynamically updateable set of instructions for which such sensors can audibly and/or visibly output instructions for such people to escape to safety.
G08B 7/06 - Signalling systems according to more than one of groups Personal calling systems according to more than one of groups using electric transmission
G08B 17/10 - Actuation by presence of smoke or gases
G08B 27/00 - Alarm systems in which the alarm condition is signalled from a central station to a plurality of substations
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COMPUTERIZED SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SAFETY SENSOR ACTIVATION AND OCCUPANCY TRACKING WITHIN A LOCATION
Disclosed are systems and methods of a novel framework for automatically and dynamically performing occupancy sensing within a location, for which electronic extraction instructions can be provided to first responders during an emergency. The disclosed framework can operate to automatically generate a floor plan for the location, which can be leveraged to determine a precise location of the living things (e.g., people or pets) within the location. Accordingly, the disclosed framework can operate to provide security measures so as to enable the positional identification of living things during an emergency which can lead to their safe and efficient extraction to safety.
A system (60) that monitors and analyzes power consumption signals over time for household equipment (35). Equipment (35) may exhibit a representative operating signature. The system analytics may include determining a ‘normal’ operating signature for a piece of monitored equipment (35), which may include minimum and maximum expected ranges for different transition points or other characteristic points in the signature. The characteristic points may include points of minimum variability in magnitude. Based on monitoring the characteristic points, the system (60) may make a binary determination of “normal” or “abnormal.” That is, the system (60) may determine that an operational run of the equipment (35) is good or “potentially not good,” based on a comparison of the measured characteristics points to a normal operating signature. In response to a binary determination of abnormal, the system (60) may output a signal to alert user, a repair facility, or similar entity of the potential abnormal behavior.
G01R 19/25 - Arrangements for measuring currents or voltages or for indicating presence or sign thereof using digital measurement techniques
G01R 15/18 - Adaptations providing voltage or current isolation, e.g. for high-voltage or high-current networks using inductive devices, e.g. transformers
G01R 15/20 - Adaptations providing voltage or current isolation, e.g. for high-voltage or high-current networks using galvano-magnetic devices, e.g. Hall-effect devices
G01R 21/06 - Arrangements for measuring electric power or power factor by measuring current and voltage
A power consumption monitoring device (120) that may be attached to any electrically powered equipment (102). In some examples, the device (120) may include a male and female electrical plug that may be inserted between the equipment (102) and line power (104). In other examples, one or both ends of the device (120) may be hard-wired to the equipment (102) and or to line power (104). The device (120) may include monitoring circuitry and a power cord “pigtail” with one or more wires shielded from the other wires to avoid canceling the inbound and outbound current. Also, part of the shielding (112), or other portion of the pigtail may act as an antenna to communicate between the monitoring circuitry and a gateway (130). The components of the device (120) of this disclosure may be completely implemented within the power cord, such that performance monitoring can be performed on the equipment (102) without the equipment (102) itself including a monitoring device.
G01R 19/25 - Arrangements for measuring currents or voltages or for indicating presence or sign thereof using digital measurement techniques
G01R 15/18 - Adaptations providing voltage or current isolation, e.g. for high-voltage or high-current networks using inductive devices, e.g. transformers
Disclosed is an electrical circuit that includes an input terminal configured to receive a power signal as input; a rectifier bridge configured to receive the power signal from the input terminal; a resistive load connected between the input terminal and the rectifier bridge, the resistive load configured to control the current of the power signal to the rectifier bridge; a current limiter circuit configured to receive a constant current from the rectifier bridge; and an output terminal configured to provide an output power signal based on the constant current flowing through the current limiter circuit.
H02M 1/32 - Means for protecting converters other than by automatic disconnection
H02M 7/06 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes without control electrode or semiconductor devices without control electrode
A device includes a housing, a tamper switch supported at the housing, and an actuation arm supported at the housing. The actuation arm includes an actuation column. The actuation arm is movable between a tamper switch engaged position and a tamper switch released position. In the tamper switch engaged position, the actuation column contacts the tamper switch and the actuation arm is at a first angle relative to the tamper switch. In the tamper switch released position, the actuation column is spaced apart from the tamper switch and the actuation arm is at a second angle relative to the tamper switch. The second angle is different than the first angle.
Disclosed are systems and methods that provide a communication framework that enables computerized functionality for a climate system's improved operation. The disclosed framework enables a location's climate system to be controlled via a centralized hub, which can be accessed remotely using a mobile application or web interface. The enabled communication network and functionality enables dynamic monitoring and control of the devices/components of a location's climate system, which can be effectuated from anywhere (e.g., at the location or away from the location), providing functionality for increased flexibility and convenience. The disclosed communication framework provides a reliable and secure wireless communication platform for climate system components, enabling improved energy efficiency, comfort and control for residential and commercial locations (e.g., buildings).
In some examples, a wall-mounted control device includes a display, a circuit board, and a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) coupled to the circuit board and configured to illuminate a plurality of icons on the display. The wall-mounted control device also includes a light guide positioned between the circuit board and the display, where the light guide is configured to block at least ninety percent of the light generated by a first LED of the plurality of LEDs from traveling to a second LED of the plurality of LEDs.
This disclosure includes techniques for controlling smart home devices upon entering a home with a fingerprint sensor in a doorbell device. After capturing a fingerprint of a digit of a guest and sending the fingerprint to a server device, the server device matches the fingerprint of the digit to an entry in a guest fingerprint database for a first user. The server device sends an operational command to a smart home device separate from the doorbell device and located at a same premises as the doorbell device. In response to receiving the operational command from the server device, the smart home device performs an action corresponding to the operational command.
A first host device in a first network of a plurality of networks may receive, from an intermediate client device, a request to enroll the intermediate client device into the first network, including receiving a candidate inter-network encryption key. The first host device may determine whether any other intermediate client device is already enrolled in the first network. The first host device may, in response to determining that no other intermediate client device is already enrolled in the first network, set the candidate inter-network encryption key as an inter-network encryption key of the first host device for encrypting communications between the plurality of networks. The first host device may send, to the intermediate client device for forwarding to a second host device in a second network of the plurality of networks, an encrypted message that is encrypted using the inter-network encryption key of first host device.
A mounting bracket comprising: a mount for attaching to an object to be supported, said mount comprising a ball-shape end portion having a first diameter; a clamping assembly, comprising: a body defining a bore extending through the body, said bore being configured for accommodating at least the ball-shape end portion of the mount, and a neck at or near one end of the bore, the neck defining a smaller opening than the first diameter to retain the ball-shape end portion within the body; a clamping support located within the bore of the clamping housing, comprising a seat portion adapted to engage the ball-shape end portion of the mount, and a clamping mechanism operable to force the clamping support against the ball shaped end portion so as to clamp the ball-shape end portion between the seat portion and the neck of the body.
F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
F16M 11/14 - Means for attachment of apparatusMeans allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting in more than one direction with ball-joint
A control system for a building includes a controller configured to control a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system configured to condition a space within the building. An electronic device is configured to be in electronic communication with the controller and provides a first output to the controller that corresponds to a first state of the electronic device. The electronic device provides a second output to the controller that corresponds to a second state of the electronic device. In response to receiving one of the first output or the second output, the controller is configured to change a state of the HVAC system from a first state to a second state. In response to receiving the other of the first output or the second output, the controller is configured to change the state of the HVAC system from the second state to a third state.
A method includes transmitting network access point data from a hub device of a network to a sensor device of that network, where the sensor device is in communication with a first access point of a first sub-network of that network; using at least an address of the second access point of the second sub-network to transmit a transfer request from the sensor device to the second access point of the second sub-network; in response to receiving the transfer request from the sensor device, transmitting, from the second access point of the second sub-network, a second sub-network key to the sensor device; and using, at the sensor device, the second sub-network key to communicate with the second access point.
This disclosure is directed to a sequential biometric verification system and process. A device receives (502) a first biometric input and determines a match with a first predetermined biometric input of a verification sequence. The device provides (504) a first prompt that includes a request for a next biometric input user selection or a complete verification sequence user selection. The device receives the next biometric input user selection in response to the first prompt and a second biometric input, and then determines a match with a second predetermined biometric input of a verification sequence. The device provides a second prompt. The device receives the complete verification sequence user selection in response to the second prompt. Upon determining that at least the first and second biometric inputs (508) and the order of inputs match the predetermined biometric inputs of the verification sequence (510), the device enables receiving a user command.
An apparatus includes processing circuitry configured to output a first superframe configured in an initial superframe mode that allocates each slot of a plurality of slots for wireless communication to a first protocol at a first frequency band, a second protocol at the first frequency band, or a third protocol at the first frequency band. The processing circuitry is also configured to output a second superframe configured in a multi-frequency superframe mode that allocates: i) at least one slot of a plurality of slots for wireless communication to the first protocol, the second protocol, or the third protocol at the first frequency band, and ii) at least one slot of the plurality of slots for wireless communication to the first protocol, the second protocol, or the third protocol at the second frequency band.
Techniques for synchronizing superframes across apparatuses are disclosed. An apparatus for communication with a plurality of devices is set to a premise communication mode. While in the premise communication mode, the apparatus outputs a first superframe configured in a premise communication superframe mode allocating each slot of a plurality of slots for wireless communication to a first protocol at a first frequency band or a different second protocol. The apparatus transitions from the premise communication mode to a community communication mode. While in the community communication mode, the apparatus outputs a second superframe configured in a community communication superframe mode allocating at least one slot for wireless communication to the first protocol or the second protocol at the first frequency band, and at least one slot for wireless communication to a community beacon including data relating to a unique key recognizable by a remote apparatus.
Disclosed are systems and methods that provide a novel framework that automatically and dynamically adjusts and controls the real-world conditions of an environment within a location. Such adjustment can be based on characteristics of items and/or persons within a location, such that the integrity of the items are prevented from being compromised. The framework can function by determining and enforcing safe thresholds for environmental conditions (e.g., temperature and humidity, for example) using artificial intelligence and/or machine learning (AI/ML) techniques. Climate and environmental condition information within the location, as well as attributes/characteristics of the location and/or items therein can be accounted for, and leveraged in determining environmentally safe thresholds that can be utilized for monitoring the location. When real-world conditions in the environment approach and/or exceed the safe thresholds, a climate system (e.g., a HVAC, for example) can be triggered, which can effectuate remediation of the unsafe conditions.
F24F 11/49 - Control or safety arrangements for purposes related to the operation of the system, e.g. for safety or monitoring ensuring correct operation, e.g. by trial operation or configuration checks
Systems and methods for identifying user-customized relevant individuals in an ambient image at a doorbell device are provided. Such systems and methods can include receiving user input that includes image information, using the image information to compile a custom image database containing a plurality of images that depict such relevant individuals, and storing the custom image database in local memory of the doorbell device. Then, such systems and methods can include capturing an ambient image with a camera of the doorbell device, determining whether any person depicted in the ambient image matches any of the relevant individuals by comparing the ambient image to the plurality of images at the doorbell device, and generating an alert when any person depicted in the ambient image matches any of the relevant individuals.
G08B 13/196 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelengthActuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
G06F 16/535 - Filtering based on additional data, e.g. user or group profiles
G06F 16/56 - Information retrievalDatabase structures thereforFile system structures therefor of still image data having vectorial format
G06F 16/583 - Retrieval characterised by using metadata, e.g. metadata not derived from the content or metadata generated manually using metadata automatically derived from the content
G06F 16/587 - Retrieval characterised by using metadata, e.g. metadata not derived from the content or metadata generated manually using geographical or spatial information, e.g. location
Disclosed are systems and methods of a novel framework for automatically and dynamically controlling an operational mode of a ceiling fan based on real-time detected information related to a location. The framework can sense a temperature in/at a location (e.g., a temperature proximate to the ceiling fan), in addition to other climate-related characteristics of the location (e.g., humidity, for example), and leverage such location-based climate information as input to control operation of the ceiling fan, and the mode's characteristics (e.g., speed and runtime). Occupancy data related to users' physical positioning respective to the ceiling fan can additionally be leveraged to control the operation mode. The framework can enable a reduction in resource expenditure (e.g., reduced energy usage and HVAC runtime, for example), as the ceiling fan can be utilized to maintain a location's temperature control without the need for operation of a HVAC system.
Disclosed are systems and methods that provide a novel framework for programmatically modifying device capabilities of devices within a location-monitoring system to create unique, specifically configured host-client device connections to effectuate monitoring of the location. The disclosed framework can effectuate modifications of devices to alter their type of device operational capabilities—a host device can be configured to operate as a client and/or a host-proxy for another host, and a client device and be configured to operate as a host, and the like. The disclosed framework enables devices to be programmed such that non-native capabilities are provided to devices that modify how they operate within a monitoring system, as well as how they interact with other devices within such system.
COEXISTENCE OF MULTIPLE SIX PROTOCOL BASED PANELS WITHIN APARTMENT COMPLEX/GATED COMMUNITY BY MULTIPLE PANELS INTERFERENCE DETECTION AND AVOIDANCE METHOD
An apparatus for communication with a plurality of devices using time divisional multiple access (TDMA) is described. The apparatus includes processing circuitry configured to for a particular duration, scan a first channel for one or more data packets being transmitted over the first channel to determine if the apparatus is experiencing signal interference. In response to determining that the apparatus is not experiencing signal interference, the processing circuitry is configured to output a first beacon at a first time using TDMA, wherein the first time is a predefined interval amount of time after an output time of a most recent beacon previously output by the apparatus. Otherwise, the processing circuitry is configured to output the first beacon at a second time using TDMA, wherein the second time comprises the first time plus-or-minus a time shift period.
A building monitoring system includes a first sensor configured to detect a first condition in the space, a second sensor configured to detect a second condition in the space, and a robotic sentinel. The robotic sentinel includes a memory for storing one or more rules each configured to identify an alert condition for the space based on the first and/or second conditions in the space, a communications module configured to communicate with a remote device over a network, and a controller operatively coupled to the sensors, the memory, and the communications module. The controller is configured to apply the one or more rules to the first and second detected conditions in the space to identify one or more alert conditions and determine what action is required by the robotic sentinel, and if action is required, command the robotic sentinel to travel to a location of the alert condition.
G08B 5/22 - Visible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electric transmissionVisible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electromagnetic transmission
An apparatus for communication with a plurality of devices using time divisional multiple access (TDMA) is described. The apparatus includes processing circuitry configured to receive a signal from a device of the plurality of devices. The processing circuitry is further configured to determine, using the signal from the device, whether the device is experiencing signal interference. In response to determining that the device is not experiencing signal interference, the processing circuitry is configured to output a superframe including a first beacon at a first time, wherein the first beacon indicates a starting of the superframe. In response to determining that the device is experiencing signal interference, the processing circuitry is configured to output a time-shifted superframe including a second beacon at a second time that is different than the first time, wherein the second beacon indicates a starting of the time-shifted superframe.
A system includes a controller, a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) unit, first and second dampers, and first and second pressure sensors. The first damper is positioned at a first air duct that supplies air from an exterior of a premises. The second damper is positioned at a second air duct that supplies air from an interior of the premises. The first pressure sensor is configured to detect an air pressure exterior to the premises. The second pressure sensor is configured to detect an air pressure within the premises. The controller is configured to receive the detected exterior air pressure and the detected interior air pressure, and the controller is configured to change the air pressure within the premises by adjusting at least one of the first damper and the second damper based on the detected exterior and interior air pressures.
Systems and methods of the present disclosure enable improved management and optimization of energy use of connected devices. The systems and methods include receiving device use data from a connected devices in a predefined area and determining a time-based energy demand associated with each connected device based on the device use data. Time-of-use metrics for energy demand across the predefined area may be determined based on the time¬ based energy demand of each connected device. Active connected devices of the connected devices may be identified based on the device use data, and the active connected devices may be ranked according to a priority of operation. A subset of the active connected devices may be automatically instructed to operate at a low power operating mode during the window of time based on the ranking so as to reduce energy' demand within the predefined area during the time window.
Disclosed are systems and methods that provide a novel framework for temperature balancing within areas of a location. The framework provides functionality for collecting temperature sensor data throughout the location that can be leveraged by the location's thermostat to control and manage the location's climate across varying zones and location-specific temperature settings. The disclosed systems and methods provide functionality for monitoring temperatures remotely (e.g., away from the thermostat via strategically positioned sensors), and determining when to circulate the air. Accordingly, the heating and/or cooling elements of the HVAC system may not be engaged until the fan has iteratively attempted to balance the temperature. Accordingly, the disclosed HVAC system can include an air circulation feature that run a predetermined percentage of the time (e.g., 30%), whereby its runtime and speed can be based on the collected sensor data.
A hazard detector device can comprise a base that defines a module receptacle and is configured to be secured to a surface and comprise a detector module configured to insert into the module receptacle and secure to the base. The detector module can include a battery, a hazard sensor powered by the battery, a memory configured to store data about the hazard sensor, and communication circuitry in communication with the memory and configured to communicate with an external device. A detector module can be replaced with another detector module without replacing the base.
An apparatus can include a mounting plate comprising a housing with the mounting plate configured to be secured to a surface and configured to mount a home monitoring device. The apparatus can further include a power supply enclosed within the housing configured to receive AC power at an input, convert the AC power to a DC power, and output the DC power to the home monitoring device via two or more electrical contacts.
G08B 13/196 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelengthActuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
Disclosed is a novel configuration and implementation of an electric hot water heater (WH). The disclosed electric WH is configured with the relays being separate from the control board, and configured with the heating element(s) of the WH, which can be electrically connected to the control board via an optoisolator. The disclosed integration of the relay off the control board and its integration into the heating element(s) reduces the load the control board must handle, thereby reducing the costs of the control board, while improving the overall operation and reliance of the electric WH and its control board. Accordingly, low current signals can be routed to the control board via the relay, thereby eliminating the need for the control board to handle high currents. Moreover, the disclosed configuration can enable the isolation of the line voltage from the control board via the optoisolator.
F24H 9/20 - Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices
F24H 1/20 - Water-storage heaters with immersed heating elements, e.g. electric elements or furnace tubes
F24H 15/175 - Supplying heated water with desired temperature or desired range of temperature where the difference between the measured temperature and a set temperature is kept under a predetermined value
F24H 15/37 - Control of heat-generating means in heaters of electric heaters
F24H 15/223 - Temperature of the water in the water storage tank
F24H 15/407 - Control of fluid heaters characterised by the type of controllers using electrical switching, e.g. TRIAC
58.
COMPUTERIZED SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DYNAMICALLY AND AUTOMATICALLY MANAGING A SECURITY SYSTEM
Disclosed are systems and methods that provide a novel framework for real-time management of a user's location based on real-world activities in order to automatically determine whether to toggle the operational modes of a security system (e.g., arm or disarm, for example). The disclosed framework can operate via an integrated, personalized configuration that enables the collective management of a location based on the sensors available from each device operating therein. The framework can automatically and dynamically toggle to the appropriate operational mode given the real-time activity occurring in/around the location.
Disclosed are systems and methods that provide a novel framework for centralized management of a user's location based on detected, analyzed and monitored behaviors that can be compared against real-world activities to determine whether to toggle the operational modes of a security system (e.g., arm or disarm, for example). The disclosed framework can operate via an integrated, personalized configuration that enables the collective management of a location based on the sensors available from each device operating therein. The framework can operate as a centralized security panel(s) that can collect sensor data from smart devices/appliances in/around the location. This data can be utilized to generate and/or determine patterns of activity of a user, which can be leveraged to automatically and dynamically toggle to the appropriate operational mode given the real-time activity occurring in/around the location.
Disclosed are systems and methods that provide novel functionality for the configuration of a novel type of security and/or safety detector (or sensor) The disclosed framework provides functionally that enables the configuration of a detector that accounts for determined parameters, attributes and/or characteristics related to, but not limited to, how the detector is intended to be used, how it is actually being used (e.g., real-time data and/or collected and determined behavior data of the sensor, and/or data related to the location (e.g., building) and/or occupants it is being used to protect), its positioning within the location, and the like or some combination thereof. The disclosed framework enables a dynamic sensor configuration that can adapt to its positioning, how it was initially configured and/or the real-time environment surrounding its operation, which improves how occupants of a location and/or the location is protected.
Disclosed are systems and methods that provide a novel framework for a secure, geofenced-based control and management of a thermostat and/or an associated HV AC /baseboard climate system. Activities related to a status, cunent operation mode, temperature control and/or operation/temperature changes can be based on detected user presence/occupancy within a geofenced area that corresponds to the climate system. The disclosed framework can further or alternatively base control and/or management of the thermostat based on whether operational values (e.g., temperatures, for example) conelate with particular deviations from operational settings (e.g., setpoints, for example). Thus, the disclosed framework can enable an automated and/or dynamic operational control of a climate system based on geofenced and current and/or requested operational values.
Disclosed are systems and methods that provide a novel thermostat system, which involves a hybrid line volt two-way thermostat configured with triode for alternating current (TRI AC) and relay components. The configuration and operational benefits of each thermostat type can be leveraged by the disclosed hybrid thermostat, which can provide a silent, efficiently operated thermostat system. Such system provides a resource efficient heating, ventilation and cooling control system that can reduce power consumption and thereby reduce costs, while maintaining a streamlined, operationally accurate framework for monitoring and managing the climate of a location (e.g., building, home, office, and the like).
Disclosed are systems and methods that provide a novel thermostat system, which involves a hybrid line volt two-way thermostat configured with triode for alternating current (TRIAC) and relay components. The configuration and operational benefits of each thermostat type can be leveraged by the disclosed hybrid thermostat, which can provide a silent, efficiently operated thermostat system. Such system provides a resource efficient heating, ventilation and cooling control system that can reduce power consumption and thereby reduce costs, while maintaining a streamlined, operationally accurate framework for monitoring and managing the climate of a location (e.g., building, home, office, and the like).
A method may heat unheated water using a heating unit of the water heater thereby providing heated water. The method may mix heated water with unheated water using a mixing valve of the water heater thereby providing mixed water to at least one water consumer, the mixed water having a desired consumer water temperature. The method may determine the desired consumer water temperature of the mixed water provided to the at least one water consumer. The method may operate the heating unit of the water heater on basis of the determined desired consumer water temperature using a controller of the water heater such that the water temperature of the heated water corresponds to the desired consumer water temperature of the at least one water consumer thereby minimizing the amount of unheated water mixed with the heated water.
F24H 15/355 - Control of heat-generating means in heaters
F24H 15/457 - Control of fluid heaters characterised by the type of controllers using electronic processing, e.g. computer-based remotely accessible using telephone networks or Internet communication
G05D 23/13 - Control of temperature without auxiliary power by varying the mixing ratio of two fluids having different temperatures
F24D 19/10 - Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices
F24H 9/20 - Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices
A controller for an environmental control system, e.g., an HVAC system, that includes a power circuit for providing power to some components of the controller across a variety of HVAC systems. The HVAC controller of this disclosure may include components with power stealing circuitry to run components. However, because the diversity of HVAC system loads and configurations, some power stealing circuitry may not function as desired to draw the power for operation in some systems. The universal AC power circuit included in the HVAC controller of this disclosure may provide power to components of the HVAC controller when the power stealing circuitry may be incompatible with certain HVAC systems. In this manner, the universal AC power circuit may allow the HVAC controller of this disclosure to be compatible with and operate to control a wide variety of environmental control systems.
A water heater may include a water tank, a burner, a pilot for igniting the burner, an ignitor for igniting the pilot, a thermoelectric device in thermal communication with a flame of the pilot, a controller for controlling an ignition sequence of the pilot using the ignitor, and a rechargeable power storage device for supplying power to the ignitor and the controller. The rechargeable power storage device may be rechargeable using the energy produced by the thermoelectric device. The controller is configured to selectively run only the pilot for at least part of a heating cycle to increase the recharge time of the rechargeable power storage device while still heating the water in the water heater.
F24H 9/20 - Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices
F23N 5/02 - Systems for controlling combustion using devices responsive to thermal changes or to thermal expansion of a medium
F24D 18/00 - Small-scale combined heat and power [CHP] generation systems specially adapted for domestic heating, space heating or domestic hot-water supply
F24D 101/60 - Thermoelectric generators, e.g. Peltier or Seebeck elements
F24H 1/20 - Water-storage heaters with immersed heating elements, e.g. electric elements or furnace tubes
F24H 9/1836 - Arrangement or mounting of combustion heating means, e.g. grates or burners using fluid fuel
F24H 15/174 - Supplying heated water with desired temperature or desired range of temperature
F24H 15/20 - Control of fluid heaters characterised by control inputs
F24H 15/223 - Temperature of the water in the water storage tank
Disclosed are systems and methods that provide a novel framework for centralized management of a user's location based on detected, analyzed and monitored behaviors that can be compared against real-world activities to determine the security and safety of a user. The disclosed framework can operate via an Internet of Things (IoT) configuration that enables the collective management of a location based on the sensors available from each smart device operating therein. The framework can operate as a centralized security panel(s) that can collect sensor data from smart devices/appliances in/around the location. This data can be utilized to generate and/or determine patterns of activity of a user, which can be leveraged to ensure that the user is not engaged in a dangerous activity.
G08B 21/04 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons responsive to non-activity, e.g. of elderly persons
G08B 19/00 - Alarms responsive to two or more different undesired or abnormal conditions, e.g. burglary and fire, abnormal temperature and abnormal rate of flow
A relay driver control system comprising: a microcontroller in electrical communication with a relay driver; a call signal conditioner unit in electrical communication with the microcontroller, the call signal conditioner unit configured to receive a call signal and provide a conditioned call signal to the microcontroller; a voltage signal conditioner unit in electrical communication with the microcontroller, the voltage signal conditioner unit configured to receive a voltage signal and provide a conditioned voltage signal to the microcontroller; wherein the microcontroller is configured to: monitor the conditioned call signal relative to a cycle time range; monitor the conditioned voltage signal relative to a voltage signal range; and output an activation signal to activate the relay driver when the conditioned voltage signal is within the voltage signal range and the conditioned call signal is within the cycle time range.
H01H 47/00 - Circuit arrangements not adapted to a particular application of the relay and designed to obtain desired operating characteristics or to provide energising current
69.
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR UNLOCKING A SMART LOCK IN AN EMERGENCY
A safety and security system for monitoring a premise, comprising: a remote server communicatively coupleable to one or more user devices; one or more emergency triggering mechanisms installed in the premise for responding to emergency events; a smart door lock for locking and unlocking a door of the premise, wherein the smart door lock is unlockable by inputting a passcode to the smart door lock; and a control panel communicatively coupled to each of the one or more emergency triggering mechanisms, the smart door lock and the remote server; wherein the safety and security system is configured to: generate, by the one or more emergency triggering mechanisms, at least one emergency signal in response to an emergency event; transmit, by the one or more emergency triggering mechanisms, the at least one emergency signal to the control panel; generate, by the control panel, a temporary passcode to temporarily unlock the smart door lock so as to open the door of the premise upon receiving the at least one emergency signal from the one or more emergency triggering mechanisms; transmit, by the control panel, the temporary passcode and the at least one emergency signal to the remote server such that the temporary passcode is obtainable by a human operator; transmit, by the control panel, the temporary passcode to the smart door lock; and enable, by the control panel or the smart door lock, the temporary passcode such that the smart door lock is unlockable by the temporary passcode in a predefined period of time.
G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
G08B 19/00 - Alarms responsive to two or more different undesired or abnormal conditions, e.g. burglary and fire, abnormal temperature and abnormal rate of flow
G08B 25/00 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems
G08B 27/00 - Alarm systems in which the alarm condition is signalled from a central station to a plurality of substations
A dome switch comprising a resiliently compressible keycap; an electrically conductive element enclosed by the resiliently compressible keycap; and a switch circuit located under the resiliently compressible keycap and the electrically conductive element, the switch circuit comprising a first circuit board trace and a second circuit board trace, wherein the first circuit board trace and the second circuit board trace are electrically separated; wherein: the first circuit board trace comprises a central portion and a plurality of first projections extending from the central portion to form a non-convex shape; the second circuit board trace comprises a surrounding portion and a plurality of second projections extending from the surrounding portion to form a non-convex shape; wherein the second circuit board trace is arranged to enclose a majority part of the first circuit board trace and the first projections and the second projections are arranged to be positioned in an alternating manner; and wherein the dome switch is configured such that upon being depressed, the resiliently compressible keycap is operable to enable an electrical contact between the electrically conductive element and at least part of the first circuit board trace and at least part of the second circuit board trace so as to temporarily complete the switch circuit.
H01H 13/79 - Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard characterised by the contacts or the contact sites characterised by the form of the contacts, e.g. interspersed fingers or helical networks
Systems and methods enable geolocation based on environmental conditions using a processor. The processor receives environmental sensor data from an environmental sensor associated with Intemet-of-Things (loT) device. The processor generates an environmental sensor signature representing variation of characteristic of the environmental sensor data over a period of time and accesses environmental data for a meteorological condition in a region over the period time. The processor utilizes a data model to determine, based at least in part on the variation of the characteristic of the environmental sensor data, a degree of correlation between the environmental data at each geographic location in the region, and the environmental sensor signature. The processor determines a particular geographic location having a greatest correlation to the environmental sensor signature to assign as the geolocation of the loT device.
A relay driver control system comprising: a voltage conversion unit configured to: receive and convert an AC input voltage signal to a DC voltage signal; a frequency filtering unit in electrical communication with the voltage conversion unit, the frequency filtering unit being configured to: filter out frequency components of the DC voltage signal exceeding a frequency threshold; a voltage limiting unit in electrical communication with the frequency filtering unit, the voltage limiting unit being configured to: limit the filtered DC voltage signal to voltage values not exceeding an upper voltage threshold; and a voltage monitoring unit in electrical communication with the voltage limiting unit and a relay driver, the voltage monitoring unit being configured to: generate an enabling signal based on the limited DC voltage signal; monitor the enabling signal relative to an activation threshold; and output an activation signal to the relay driver when the enabling signal meets the activation threshold.
H01H 47/22 - Circuit arrangements not adapted to a particular application of the relay and designed to obtain desired operating characteristics or to provide energising current for supplying energising current for relay coil
H01H 47/18 - Circuit arrangements not adapted to a particular application of the relay and designed to obtain desired operating characteristics or to provide energising current for modifying the operation of the relay for introducing delay in the operation of the relay
A method includes entering a communication extension mode. After entering the communication extension mode, the method includes outputting via a network, to at least a first device of a first partition and a second device of a second different partition, a first beacon signal of a first communication extension mode frame. The first beacon signal can include a first indication of one slot of the first communication extension mode frame to be output after the first beacon signal and corresponding to a first communication protocol and a second indication of another slot of the first communication extension mode frame to be output after the first beacon signal and corresponding to a second different communication protocol. After outputting the first beacon signal, the method includes using the one slot of the first communication extension mode frame, corresponding to the first communication protocol, to transmit data from the first device of the first partition. And, after outputting the first beacon signal, the method includes using the another slot of the first communication extension mode frame, corresponding to the second communication protocol, to transmit data via the network from the second device of the second partition.
A method includes entering a communication extension mode. After entering the communication extension mode, the method includes outputting via a network, to at least a first device of a first partition and a second device of a second different partition, a first beacon signal of a first communication extension mode frame. The first beacon signal can include a first indication of one slot of the first communication extension mode frame to be output after the first beacon signal and corresponding to a first communication protocol and a second indication of another slot of the first communication extension mode frame to be output after the first beacon signal and corresponding to a second different communication protocol. After outputting the first beacon signal, the method includes using the one slot of the first communication extension mode frame, corresponding to the first communication protocol, to transmit data from the first device of the first partition. And, after outputting the first beacon signal, the method includes using the another slot of the first communication extension mode frame, corresponding to the second communication protocol, to transmit data via the network from the second device of the second partition.
An assembly includes a premise security device, a mounting bracket, a first electrical cable, and a second electrical cable. The first electrical cable has a first electrical cable first end, connected to the premise security device controller, and a first electrical cable second end. The second electrical cable has a second electrical cable first end, electrically connected to the premise security device controller, and a second electrical cable second end. When the premise security device housing is coupled to the second mounting bracket portion, the second electrical cable second end is electrically connected to the first electrical cable second end to form an electrical circuit between the premise security device controller and the electrically connected electrical cable second ends. The premise security device controller is configured to monitor the presence of the electrical circuit and generate a tamper signal when the electrical circuit is no longer present.
A system includes a controller, a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) unit, first and second dampers, and first and second pressure sensors. The first damper is positioned at a first air duct that supplies air from an exterior of a premises. The second damper is positioned at a second air duct that supplies air from an interior of the premises. The first pressure sensor is configured to detect an air pressure exterior to the premises. The second pressure sensor is configured to detect an air pressure within the premises. The controller is configured to receive the detected exterior air pressure and the detected interior air pressure, and the controller is configured to change the air pressure within the premises by adjusting at least one of the first damper and the second damper based on the detected exterior and interior air pressures.
A system includes a doorbell at an exterior of a premises comprising a doorbell housing, a button, a doorbell wireless transceiver, and a doorbell speaker and doorbell microphone coupled to the doorbell wireless transceiver. The system also includes a smoke detector at an interior of the premises comprising a smoke detector housing, a smoke detector wireless transceiver, and a smoke detector speaker and smoke detector microphone coupled to the smoke detector wireless transceiver. The smoke detector wireless transceiver is configured to be in two-way audio communication with the doorbell wireless transceiver. The two-way audio communication includes transmitting audio from the doorbell microphone to the smoke detector speaker via the wireless transceivers. The two-way audio communication also includes transmitting audio from the smoke detector microphone to the doorbell speaker via the wireless transceivers. In some systems, a second smoke detector is included and in some systems, a control panel is included.
G08B 3/10 - Audible signalling systemsAudible personal calling systems using electric transmissionAudible signalling systemsAudible personal calling systems using electromagnetic transmission
G08B 17/10 - Actuation by presence of smoke or gases
H04M 11/02 - Telephonic communication systems specially adapted for combination with other electrical systems with bell or annunciator systems
A system includes a sensor device, a repeater, and a control panel. The sensor device is in two-way communication with the repeater, and the repeater is in two-way communication with the control panel. The repeater includes a repeater module storing child table data and routing table data. The child table data stored by the repeater module, at the repeater, includes a sensor device address, sensor device descriptor, and/or sensor device status. The routing table data stored by the repeater module, at the repeater, includes channel operational information, such as a network ID, a first repeater operating channel of the repeater, a second repeater operating channel for the repeater different than the first repeater operating channel, a first information channel, and/or a second information channel different than the first information channel.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Scientific, photographic, cinematographic, audiovisual,
optical, measuring, signalling, detecting, testing,
inspecting and life-saving apparatus and instruments;
apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching,
transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling the
distribution or use of electricity; apparatus and
instruments for recording, transmitting, reproducing or
processing sound, images or data; recorded and downloadable
media, computer software, blank digital or analogue
recording and storage media; computers and computer
peripheral devices; fire-extinguishing apparatus; electronic
control panels; home security systems and home monitoring
systems comprised of base units, electrical contacts,
sensors, vibration detectors, security cameras, thermostats,
water sensors, heat sensors, fire sensors, radio
communicators, shock detectors, glass break detectors, and
expansion modules, namely, electronic expanders, extenders,
isolators, relays, repeaters and transmitters; security and
fire control panels; expansion modules, namely, electronic
expanders, extenders, isolators, relays, repeaters and
transmitters; motion detectors; video recorders; data
storage systems; keypads; electronic key fobs; close circuit
monitoring systems; automatic and voice-activated dialing
systems; conversion modules to convert wired systems to
wireless systems; central station receivers; radio
communication control panel devices; network IP detectors;
contact devices, namely, mounts, door cords, pressure mats,
panic switches, key switches and safe contacts; vibration
detectors; shock detectors; power surge detectors; glass
break detectors; garage detectors; manual pull stations; dot
matrix printers; computer printers; audio security devices,
namely, sirens, speakers, decoys, buzzers, horns, strobe
lights, power supplies and chargers, bells, chimes, siren
drivers; temperature sensors; water sensors and water leak
sensors; humidity sensors; gas detectors; driveway sensors;
smoke sensors; heat sensors; CO2 sensors; graffiti
detectors; combined heat and smoke detectors; line fault
monitors; power management products for intrusion devices,
namely, batteries, power suppliers, transformers, surge
relays, auxiliary power chargers; computer software for use
in the installation, maintenance, monitoring, operation and
control of security systems and home monitoring systems;
home automation devices utilizing Z-wave protocol, namely,
thermostats, sensors and water detectors; audio and video
entry monitoring systems consisting of video surveillance
cameras, audio panels, chimes, intercoms, video doorbells;
cameras, controllers, monitors and phone systems and
housings for such products; electronic wire and cable for
use in security, fire and alarm systems; wired, wireless and
Wi-Fi enabled security systems, alarm systems and intruder
systems; WiFi cameras; IP network cameras; IP cameras;
downloadable smartphone apps for use with security systems,
alarm systems and home monitoring systems; Cloud cameras;
cloud video systems; hybrid smart home cameras; video
recorders; network video recorders (NVRs); digital video
recorders (DVRs); network storage devices; network video
servers; smart hubs; hybrid hubs; cloud edge appliances;
wired cameras; wireless cameras; video cameras; video
doorbells; baby monitors; water quality measuring devices;
water shut-off valves; voltage breakers; circuit breakers;
thermostats; smart thermostats. Cloud storage services for electronic data; cloud edge
storage services for electronic data; software as a services
(SaaS) for security systems, fire safety systems, alarm
systems, home monitoring systems; cloud video, audio and
data storage services; cloud edge video, audio and data
storage services; hybrid video, audio and data storage
services; cloud video, audio and data analytics processing
services; cloud edge video, audio and data analytics
processing services; hybrid video, audio and data analytics
processing services.
80.
CIRCUIT INCLUDING SUPERCAPACITOR FOR SUPPLYING POWER TO LEAK DETECTION CIRCUITRY AND CONTROLLER IN WATER HEATER
A water heater pilot control system includes a supercapacitor; a battery; a controller configured to control ignition of a flame; and voltage control circuitry. The voltage control circuitry includes a first power converter configured to convert a voltage from one or both of the supercapacilor and the battery to a predetermined voltage; a second power converter configured to convert a voltage from a thermoelectric device to the predetermined voltage; and charging circuitry configured to charge the supercapacitor using the predetermined voltage from one or both of the first power converter and the second power converter, wherein one or both of the first power converter and the second power converter are configured to supply the predetermined voltage to the controller.
A system that allows a contractor to remotely monitor and/or interact with its customers' building control systems, such as heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, and analyze information obtained from the building control systems over time. Such a system may help the contractor monitor and diagnosis customer building control systems, setup service calls, achieve better customer relations, create more effective marketing opportunities, as well as other functions. In some cases, the disclosed system may include a controller that analyzes data from HVAC systems, determines a thermal model of a space environmentally controlled by an HVAC system, and provides an energy audit of the space that is environmentally controlled by the HVAC system. The controller may output a result of the energy audit to a user.
F24F 11/62 - Control or safety arrangements characterised by the type of control or by internal processing, e.g. using fuzzy logic, adaptive control or estimation of values
H04L 12/28 - Data switching networks characterised by path configuration, e.g. LAN [Local Area Networks] or WAN [Wide Area Networks]
H04L 67/125 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks involving control of end-device applications over a network
H04L 67/12 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks
G06Q 10/0639 - Performance analysis of employeesPerformance analysis of enterprise or organisation operations
G06Q 10/20 - Administration of product repair or maintenance
H04L 67/10 - Protocols in which an application is distributed across nodes in the network
F24F 11/64 - Electronic processing using pre-stored data
F24F 11/89 - Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices
F24F 11/70 - Control systems characterised by their outputsConstructional details thereof
82.
AUTOMATIC DETECTION OF APPLIANCE DEVIATION FROM NORMAL OPERATION
Techniques herein measure characteristics of outflow air in an HVAC system and determining whether the measurements suggest an impending failure of one or more components of the HVAC system. A normal operation pattern may be determined based on a statistically significant set of characteristic measurements. A present measurement that deviates from the normal operation pattern may suggest the impending failure. A user may be notified of the deviation. Additional appliance information may be preserved for the time period that includes when the present measurement was taken to provide context for a person repairing the appliance. In some embodiments, the system for implementing one or more of the techniques described herein is made up of only a current transformer for detecting a call from the thermostat to the appliance or monitoring charge statuses on the thermostat and an outflow air sensor.
Systems and methods for avoiding potential broadcast interference between radio frequency transmissions in connected systems are provided. Such systems and methods can include determining that a first central hub device and a second central hub device are located within a potential broadcast interference range of each other and, responsive thereto, transmitting a first beacon offset sequence time to the first central hub device and a second beacon offset sequence time to the second central hub device. The first beacon offset sequence time can modify a base time at which the first central hub device is scheduled to broadcast a first TDMA beacon, and the second beacon offset sequence time can modify the base time at which the second central hub device is scheduled to broadcast a second TDMA beacon such that the second TDMA beacon can fail to overlap any portion of the first TDMA beacon.
This disclosure includes techniques for controlling smart home devices upon entering a home with a fingerprint sensor in a doorbell device. After capturing a fingerprint of a digit of a guest and sending the fingerprint to a server device, the server device matches the fingerprint of the digit to an entry in a guest fingerprint database for a first user. The server device sends an operational command to a smart home device separate from the doorbell device and located at a same premises as the doorbell device. In response to receiving the operational command from the server device, the smart home device performs an action corresponding to the operational command.
A security system for monitoring premises, comprising: a plurality of audio devices installed at two or more different locations of the premises; a control panel communicatively coupled to each of the audio devices; and a remote server configured for two-way audio communication with the control panel and each of the audio devices; wherein in response to an emergency detected by or notified to the control panel, the system is configured to: establish, by the control panel, a two-way audio communication session with the remote server; establish, by the control panel, a two-way audio communication session with each of the plurality of audio devices; transmit, by each of the audio devices to the control panel, an audio data stream; identify, by the control panel, in response to the audio data stream from each of the audio devices, the audio device at which human voice is detected; and connect, by the control panel, the identified audio device to the remote server so as to enable two-way audio communication between the identified audio device and the remote server.
G08B 25/01 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium
G08B 25/14 - Central alarm receiver or annunciator arrangements
87.
SYSTEMS FOR APPLICATION ENHANCED DATA LABELING FOR AI TRAINING AND METHODS THEREOF
For deployed products containing Al models, environmental effects or failures may occur that cause the Al to detect an event that is not recognized. In these cases, it may be necessary to identify the nature of the event that triggered the Al process to output an unknown or anomalous event. This can be difficult as the product may be in operation and deployed for use in a residential or commercial setting. By identifying the nature of the event, and labeling it along with the associated data, the Al model can be retrained to allow it to properly recognize these events in the future. To facilitate this a smart phone application is disclosed that provides connectivity to critical event information, to event labeling, and to the model retraining process.
A system includes a utility device, a pressure sensor, and a controller. The pressure sensor is configured to detect a first air pressure at the utility at a first time and a second air pressure at the utility at a second, different time. The controller is configured to receive an operational state indication from the utility device and to receive the first and second air pressure from the pressure sensor. The controller is configured to determine a change in pressure at the utility device using at least the first and second air pressure, determine a first predetermined utility pressure change threshold that is associated with the operational state indication, compare the change in pressure at the utility device to the first predetermined utility pressure change threshold, and, when the change in pressure at the utility device matches that first predetermined threshold, generate an alert relating to the utility device.
A system includes a controller and a first pressure sensor. The first pressure sensor is configured to detect a first air pressure within a premises at a first time and a second air pressure within the premises at a second time. The first pressure sensor is in communication with the controller. The controller is configured to receive the first air pressure and the second air pressure within the premises from the first pressure sensor, determine a change in pressure within the premises using at least the first air pressure and the second air pressure, and compare the change in pressure within the premises to a first predetermined interior pressure change threshold. When the change in pressure within the premises matches the first predetermined interior pressure change threshold, the controller is configured to determine a first output associated with the first predetermined interior pressure change threshold.
A method includes measuring a first temperature at a control panel using a temperature sensor included at a battery of the control panel. When the first temperature at the control panel exceeds a predetermined threshold temperature, this method includes transitioning the control panel to a reduced operational mode. When the control panel is in the reduced operational mode, this method includes measuring a second temperature at the control panel using the temperature sensor included at the battery of the control panel. And, when the second temperature at the control panel exceeds the predetermined threshold temperature, this method includes outputting an abnormal temperature notification at the control panel.
Backflow preventer (10), having a first pressure zone (12) connected to a second pressure zone (13), the second pressure zone (13) connected to a third pressure zone (15), a first pressure sensor (21), a second pressure sensor (22) and a third pressure sensor (23) configured to measure pressure within the first pressure zone (12), the second pressure zone (13), and the third pressure zone (15), respectively, a shut off valve (19) positioned downstream of the second pressure zone (13), a bypass valve (28) positioned within a bypass (27) between the first pressure zone (12) and the third pressure zone (15), and a controller (30) configured to actuate the shut off valve (19) and the bypass valve (28), receive measurement signals from the pressure sensors (21, 22, 23), and process the measurement signals in order to determine if the backflow preventer (10) is properly working or improperly working.
E03B 7/07 - Arrangement of devices, e.g. filters, flow controls, measuring devices, siphons or valves, in the pipe systems
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Systems and methods for building and using a false alarm predicting model to determine whether to alert a user and/or relevant authorities about an alarm signal from a security system
Systems and methods for building and using a false alarm predicting model to determine whether to alert a user and/or relevant authorities about an alarm signal from a security system are provided. Such systems and methods can include a learning module receiving the alarm signal and additional information associated with the alarm signal, using the false alarm predicting model to process a combination of the alarm signal and the additional information to determine whether the combination represents a false alarm or a valid alarm, and transmitting a status signal indicative of whether the combination represents the false alarm or the valid alarm to an automated dispatcher module, and the automated dispatcher module using the status signal to automatically determine whether to alert the user and/or the relevant authorities about the alarm signal.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
(1) Scientific, photographic, cinematographic, audiovisual, optical, measuring, signalling, detecting, testing, inspecting and life-saving apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling the distribution or use of electricity; apparatus and instruments for recording, transmitting, reproducing or processing sound, images or data; recorded and downloadable media, computer software, blank digital or analogue recording and storage media; computers and computer peripheral devices; fire-extinguishing apparatus; electronic control panels; home security systems and home monitoring systems comprised of base units, electrical contacts, sensors, vibration detectors, security cameras, thermostats, water sensors, heat sensors, fire sensors, radio communicators, shock detectors, glass break detectors, and expansion modules, namely, electronic expanders, extenders, isolators, relays, repeaters and transmitters; security and fire control panels; expansion modules, namely, electronic expanders, extenders, isolators, relays, repeaters and transmitters; motion detectors; video recorders; data storage systems; keypads; electronic key fobs; close circuit monitoring systems; automatic and voice-activated dialing systems; conversion modules to convert wired systems to wireless systems; central station receivers; radio communication control panel devices; network IP detectors; contact devices, namely, mounts, door cords, pressure mats, panic switches, key switches and safe contacts; vibration detectors; shock detectors; power surge detectors; glass break detectors; garage detectors; manual pull stations; dot matrix printers; computer printers; audio security devices, namely, sirens, speakers, decoys, buzzers, horns, strobe lights, power supplies and chargers, bells, chimes, siren drivers; temperature sensors; water sensors and water leak sensors; humidity sensors; gas detectors; driveway sensors; smoke sensors; heat sensors; CO2 sensors; graffiti detectors; combined heat and smoke detectors; line fault monitors; power management products for intrusion devices, namely, batteries, power suppliers, transformers, surge relays, auxiliary power chargers; computer software for use in the installation, maintenance, monitoring, operation and control of security systems and home monitoring systems; home automation devices utilizing Z-wave protocol, namely, thermostats, sensors and water detectors; audio and video entry monitoring systems consisting of video surveillance cameras, audio panels, chimes, intercoms, video doorbells; cameras, controllers, monitors and phone systems and housings for such products; electronic wire and cable for use in security, fire and alarm systems; wired, wireless and Wi-Fi enabled security systems, alarm systems and intruder systems; WiFi cameras; IP network cameras; IP cameras; downloadable smartphone apps for use with security systems, alarm systems and home monitoring systems; Cloud cameras; cloud video systems; hybrid smart home cameras; video recorders; network video recorders (NVRs); digital video recorders (DVRs); network storage devices; network video servers; smart hubs; hybrid hubs; cloud edge appliances; wired cameras; wireless cameras; video cameras; video doorbells; baby monitors; water quality measuring devices; water shut-off valves; voltage breakers; circuit breakers; thermostats; smart thermostats. (1) Cloud storage services for electronic data; cloud edge storage services for electronic data; software as a services (SaaS) for security systems, fire safety systems, alarm systems, home monitoring systems; cloud video, audio and data storage services; cloud edge video, audio and data storage services; hybrid video, audio and data storage services; cloud video, audio and data analytics processing services; cloud edge video, audio and data analytics processing services; hybrid video, audio and data analytics processing services.
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Method of Associating an HVAC Controller with an External Web Service
A wireless thermostat may be associated with a user account of an external web service that may facilitate remote access and/or control of the wireless thermostat. A remote device may be used to access a user's account hosted by the external web service. The wireless thermostat may be identified to the external web service and associated with the user's account by one or more unique identifiers previously delivered to the remote device from the wireless thermostat.
F24F 11/62 - Control or safety arrangements characterised by the type of control or by internal processing, e.g. using fuzzy logic, adaptive control or estimation of values
G05D 23/19 - Control of temperature characterised by the use of electric means
F24F 11/30 - Control or safety arrangements for purposes related to the operation of the system, e.g. for safety or monitoring
F24F 11/58 - Remote control using Internet communication
F24F 11/65 - Electronic processing for selecting an operating mode
H04L 12/28 - Data switching networks characterised by path configuration, e.g. LAN [Local Area Networks] or WAN [Wide Area Networks]
H04L 69/329 - Intralayer communication protocols among peer entities or protocol data unit [PDU] definitions in the application layer [OSI layer 7]
A system and approach for developing a periodic water usage profile and demand for controlling a water heater. A mode may be selected for demand for a certain amount of water of a particular temperature range to be available for use from the water heater. Data on hot water usage may be collected and the usage profile and demand may be calculated from the data. The water heater may be programmed to operate in a certain fashion based on the usage profile and demand. A control knob may be on the water heater control to select a particular demand. Control of the water heater may be operated from a remote device connected in a wireless or wired fashion. An optimization program may be implemented in the control of the water heater for achieving one or more beneficial goals related to water heater performance and hot water production.
A system includes a sensor device, a hub device, and a keypad device. The keypad device is configured to operate in a keypad mode and a wireless repeater mode. In the wireless repeater mode, the keypad device is in communication with the hub device and in direct communication with the sensor device such that the keypad device, in the wireless repeater mode, acts as a wireless repeater between the hub device and the sensor device.
A water management system (100) includes a water management controller (112) at a premises (105) and first and second water meters (130, 135) in communication with the controller (112). The first water meter (130) is positioned at a water ingress line (131) of the premises (105) and configured to measure an amount of water supplied to the premises (105) via the water ingress line (131). The second water meter (135) is positioned at a first water egress line (136) of the premises (105) and configured to measure an amount of water supplied from the premises (105) to a first exterior water consuming object (141) via the first water egress line (136). The controller (112) is configured to determine an amount of water used within the premises (105) using at least (i) the measured amount of water supplied to the premises (105) via the water ingress line (131), and (ii) the measured amount of water supplied from the premises (105) to the first exterior water consuming object (141) via the first water egress line (136).
A smart doorbell is provided. The doorbell may be connected to a remote device. The doorbell comprises a processor; a call button configured to output a first signal when the call button is actuated by a user; and a temperature sensor positioned with respect to the call button such that when the call button is actuated by a user, the temperature sensor is capable of taking temperature measurements on a part of the user's wrist facing the temperature sensor. In response to the call button being actuated by a user, the processor is configured to receive the first signal from the call button; command the temperature sensor to measure a temperature of a part of the user's wrist; compare the temperature measured by the temperature sensor to a predefined threshold temperature; output a second signal according to the comparison between the temperature measured by the temperature sensor and the predefined threshold; and transmit the first signal and the second signal to at least one remote device via the network.
G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
G08B 3/10 - Audible signalling systemsAudible personal calling systems using electric transmissionAudible signalling systemsAudible personal calling systems using electromagnetic transmission
A control panel for controlling a security system. The control panel may comprise: one or more components; a memory for storing booting instructions, and a processor for executing the stored booting instructions. When carrying out a booting process defined by the booting instructions, the processor may be configured to generate at least one random time-delay value; assign the at least one random time-delay value to at least one booting stage of the booting process; delay the at least one booting stage of the booting process by the at least one time- delay value. Each of the at least one time-delay value may be assigned to one booting stage of the booting process, and each of the at least one booting stage may correspond to booting at least one of the one or more components.
