System to control environmental conditions in a living space
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1. A system to control temperature conditions in a living space, comprising:
- a temperature modifying appliance operable to modify air temperature at one or more rates, a separate air moving device operable to move air at multiple controlled velocities, a control operable to operate said air moving device at said multiple controlled velocities, and to operate said temperature modifying appliance, a temperature sensor operatively connected to said control, an input device operatively connected to said control to permit a user to input a desired temperature value, whereas said control is operative to operate said temperature modifying appliance and said air moving device at various of said multiple controlled velocities based upon sensed temperatures at said sensor over time.
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Abstract
A system to control environmental conditions in a living space, including an appliance to modify an environmental condition, an air moving device, a control to operate the appliance and to operate the device at the multiple velocities, an environmental sensor, and an input device to permit a user to input a desired environmental value. One or more sensors may communicate with the control to provide input parameters for the control. The sensors and the control may be directly attached to or part of one or more of the appliances or devices, or may be contained in a separate unit fixed in the living space, or movable, remote control unit. Communication between the control and the appliances and devices may be accomplished through a hard wired connection or a wireless connection. Environmental conditions that may be modified include air humidity, air temperature, air purity, and air stratification.
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1. A system to control temperature conditions in a living space, comprising:
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a temperature modifying appliance operable to modify air temperature at one or more rates, a separate air moving device operable to move air at multiple controlled velocities, a control operable to operate said air moving device at said multiple controlled velocities, and to operate said temperature modifying appliance, a temperature sensor operatively connected to said control, an input device operatively connected to said control to permit a user to input a desired temperature value, whereas said control is operative to operate said temperature modifying appliance and said air moving device at various of said multiple controlled velocities based upon sensed temperatures at said sensor over time. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A system to control environmental conditions in a living space, comprising:
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an appliance to modify an environmental condition, an air moving device operable to move air at multiple controlled velocities, a control operable to operate said appliance and said air moving device at said multiple controlled velocities, an environmental sensor operatively connected to said control, an input device operatively connected to said control to permit a user to input a desired environmental value, whereas said control is operative to operate said appliance and said air moving device at various of said multiple controlled velocities based upon sensed environmental conditions at said sensor over time. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A system to control temperature conditions in a living space, comprising:
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a fan operable to move air at multiple controlled speeds, a fan control operable to operate said fan at said multiple controlled speeds, an air conditioning appliance to cool air within said living space, an air conditioning control operable to operate said air conditioner as required, a temperature sensor operatively connected to said control, an input device operatively connected to said control to permit a user to input a desired temperature value, whereas said fan control is operative to operate said fan at various of said multiple controlled speeds and said air conditioner control is operative to operate said air conditioner, based upon sensed temperatures at said sensor over time. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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- 26. A control to provide communication of control signals between one or more environmental condition modifying appliances and one or more separate air moving devices.
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Current AssigneeWhirlpool Corporation
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Original AssigneeWhirlpool Corporation
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InventorsBanerjee, Chinmoy, Wu, Guolian
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Application NumberUS10/867,919Publication NumberTime in Patent OfficeDaysField of SearchUS Class Current454/229CPC Class CodesF24F 11/30 for purposes related to the...F24F 11/56 Remote controlF24F 11/77 by controlling the speed of...F24F 2110/00 Control inputs relating to ...F24F 2110/10 TemperatureF24F 2110/20 HumidityF24F 2110/50 Air quality propertiesY02B 30/70 Efficient control or regula...
