Time of day zoning climate control system and method
First Claim
1. A heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system control system, comprising:
- a programmable thermostat;
at least two temperature sensors in communication with the thermostat, at least one of the at least two temperature sensors adapted to be located remotely from the thermostat; and
wherein the thermostat is programmable to control the HVAC system based on a first temperature sensed by one of the at least two temperature sensors during a first period of a day and based on a second temperature sensed by another of the at least two temperature sensors during a second period of the day.
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Abstract
A time of day zoning control system for a heating, ventilating, and air conditioning system is provided. The system utilizes a programmable thermostat and a number of temperature sensors to control the HVAC system to regulate the temperature in a particular location within a dwelling or structure based on consumer preferences. The regulation control will utilize a temperature sensed by a particular temperature sensor at different times throughout the day to control the temperature in that zone to ensure occupant comfort. A single temperature sensor may be selected to control the HVAC system during these different periods, or multiple sensors may be utilized during the same period. When multiple sensors are used, a weighting factor may be used.
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1. A heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system control system, comprising:
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a programmable thermostat;
at least two temperature sensors in communication with the thermostat, at least one of the at least two temperature sensors adapted to be located remotely from the thermostat; and
wherein the thermostat is programmable to control the HVAC system based on a first temperature sensed by one of the at least two temperature sensors during a first period of a day and based on a second temperature sensed by another of the at least two temperature sensors during a second period of the day. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method of enhancing occupant comfort in a multi-zonal dwelling having a single thermostat to control temperature regulating equipment therefore, comprising the steps of:
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sensing a first temperature in a first area of the dwelling during a first period;
regulating the first temperature of the first area during the first period based on the step of sensing the first temperature in the first area;
sensing a second temperature in a second area of the dwelling during a second period; and
regulating the second temperature of the second area during the second period based on the step of sensing the second temperature in the second area. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A time of day climate control method of controlling temperature regulating equipment in a multi-room structure to enhance occupant satisfaction, comprising the steps of:
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receiving a first user programming input to select a first area of the structure from which to sense temperature during a first period;
receiving a second user programming input to select a second area of the structure from which to sense temperature during a second period; and
controlling the temperature regulating equipment during the first and the second periods in accordance with the first and the second user programming inputs. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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