RF interconnected HVAC system and security system
First Claim
1. A wireless graphic thermostat for use with a remote system having a wireless communications link, the wireless graphic thermostat comprising:
- a wireless communications circuit configured and arranged for wirelessly communicating with the remote system for sending data regarding the wireless graphic thermostat and for receiving data regarding the remote system, the wireless communications circuit implementing at least one wireless technology and protocol;
a controller configured and arranged to generate control signals for an HVAC (Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning) system as a function of environmental control settings received by the wireless graphic thermostat via the wireless communications circuit; and
a display configured and arranged with the controller to display information regarding the environmental control settings and to display information regarding the remote system as a function of the data received via the wireless communications circuit.
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Abstract
An interconnected wireless HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning) system and wireless security system, which are interconnected and communicate with each other through the use of a common wireless technology, including the same selected frequency, modulation and a set of common protocols. The Wireless HVAC system includes wireless thermostats, which can communicate with and control both the HVAC system and the security system, and the wireless security system includes wireless controls or keypads, which can communicate with and control both the security system and the HVAC system. The universal wireless infrastructure can be expanded to provide communication or control of additional user or manufacturer installed wireless devices or systems through the universal wireless home infrastructure.
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25 Claims
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1. A wireless graphic thermostat for use with a remote system having a wireless communications link, the wireless graphic thermostat comprising:
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a wireless communications circuit configured and arranged for wirelessly communicating with the remote system for sending data regarding the wireless graphic thermostat and for receiving data regarding the remote system, the wireless communications circuit implementing at least one wireless technology and protocol;
a controller configured and arranged to generate control signals for an HVAC (Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning) system as a function of environmental control settings received by the wireless graphic thermostat via the wireless communications circuit; and
a display configured and arranged with the controller to display information regarding the environmental control settings and to display information regarding the remote system as a function of the data received via the wireless communications circuit. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A wireless graphic thermostat comprising:
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a temperature sensor;
a thermostat;
a wireless environment device recognition circuit configured and arranged to poll a local environment in which the wireless graphic thermostat resides and to automatically detect and communicate with at least one wireless communications device in the local environment;
a wireless communications circuit configured and arranged for communicating control signals between the wireless graphic thermostat and the at least one wireless communications device for controlling the operation of the wireless communications device; and
a graphic display configured and arranged to display environmental characteristics of the environment in which the wireless graphic thermostat resides and to display information received from the at least one wireless communications device. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A communication method for use with a remote system having a wireless communications link, the method comprising the steps of:
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communicating wirelessly from a thermostat system with the remote system for sending thermostat system data and for receiving data regarding the remote system;
generating control signals for an HVAC system as a function of environmental control settings received at the thermostat system; and
displaying information at the thermostat system regarding the environmental control settings and regarding the remote system as a function of the data received via the wireless communication with the remote system.
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12. An interconnected HVAC (heating, ventilating, air conditioning) system and security alarm system comprising:
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the HVAC system incorporating a first wireless control system using a selected wireless technology, modulation and set of protocols, including at least one wireless HVAC control having a wireless transceiver for communicating with and controlling the HVAC system; and
the security alarm system incorporating a second wireless control system using the same selected wireless technology, modulation and a set of common protocols as the HVAC wireless control system, and including at least one wireless security control for communicating with and controlling the security alarm system. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. An interconnected HVAC (heating, ventilating, air conditioning) system and a second wireless system comprising:
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the HVAC system incorporating a first wireless control system using a selected first wireless technology, modulation and set of protocols, including at least one wireless HVAC control having a wireless transceiver for communicating with and controlling the HVAC system;
the second wireless system incorporating a second wireless control system using a selected second wireless technology, modulation and set of protocols; and
a wireless bridging component, included in the HVAC system, for providing interconnectivity and communication between the HVAC system and the second wireless system. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25)
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