Thermostat with handicap access mode
First Claim
1. A thermostat, comprising:
- a controller operable in a selectable one of;
a direct input mode in which the controller receives user commands through a mechanical actuation of an adjustment mechanism to adjust a thermostat setting; and
a handicap access mode in which the controller receives voice commands through a microphone to adjust a thermostat setting.
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Abstract
An innovative thermostat having a handicap access mode is described. When the handicap access mode is triggered, the thermostat accepts voice commands to control thermostat settings. This innovative thermostat is a particularly convenient feature for the visually impaired, and individuals with limited mobility. In one exemplary embodiment, the thermostat includes a controller operable in a direct input mode and/or a handicap access mode. When in the direct input mode, the controller receives user commands through mechanical actuation of an adjustment mechanism to adjust a thermostat setting. When in the handicap access mode the controller receives voice commands through a microphone to adjust a thermostat setting.
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17 Claims
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1. A thermostat, comprising:
- a controller operable in a selectable one of;
a direct input mode in which the controller receives user commands through a mechanical actuation of an adjustment mechanism to adjust a thermostat setting; and
a handicap access mode in which the controller receives voice commands through a microphone to adjust a thermostat setting. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
- a controller operable in a selectable one of;
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7. A thermostat, comprising:
- a controller, a switch in communication with the controller, and an elevation compensation actuator attached to the switch, wherein movement of the elevation compensation actuator causes the switch to send a signal to the controller.
- View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A thermostat, comprising:
- a controller operable in a selectable one of;
a direct input mode in which the controller receives user commands through a touch keypad to adjust a thermostat setting; and
a handicap access mode in which the controller receives user commands to adjust a thermostat setting by receiving voice commands. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
- a controller operable in a selectable one of;
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