HVAC CONTROLLER HAVING A PARAMETER ADJUSTMENT ELEMENT WITH A QUALITATIVE INDICATOR
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1. An HVAC controller configured to control one or more components of an HVAC system, the HVAC controller comprising:
- a touch screen dot matrix display;
a controller in communication with the touch screen dot matrix display, the controller configured to operate an algorithm that at least partially controls the one or more components of the HVAC system, the algorithm including an operating parameter; and
the controller configured to display on the touch screen dot matrix display a parameter adjustment element for use in adjusting the operating parameter, the parameter adjustment element including an indicator that provides a qualitative indication for at least the current setting of the operating parameter.
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Abstract
An HVAC controller is described that is configured to be more intuitive and user friendly to program and operate than convention HVAC controllers. In some instances, the HVAC controller may include a touch screen interface that provides greater flexibility in displaying information to the user and/or soliciting information from the user.
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22 Claims
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1. An HVAC controller configured to control one or more components of an HVAC system, the HVAC controller comprising:
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a touch screen dot matrix display; a controller in communication with the touch screen dot matrix display, the controller configured to operate an algorithm that at least partially controls the one or more components of the HVAC system, the algorithm including an operating parameter; and the controller configured to display on the touch screen dot matrix display a parameter adjustment element for use in adjusting the operating parameter, the parameter adjustment element including an indicator that provides a qualitative indication for at least the current setting of the operating parameter. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. An HVAC controller configured to control one or more components of an HVAC system, the HVAC controller comprising:
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a touch screen dot matrix display; a controller in communication with the touch screen dot matrix display, the controller configured to operate an algorithm that at least partially controls the one or more components of the HVAC system, the algorithm including an operating parameter; and the controller configured to display on the touch screen dot matrix display a parameter adjustment element for use in adjusting the operating parameter, the parameter adjustment element including a first indicator that includes a numerical value for the current setting of the operating parameter, and a second indicator that provides a qualitative indication for a range of values of the operating parameter. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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21. A method for aiding in adjusting an operating parameter of an HVAC controller, comprising:
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display a parameter adjustment element on a display, the parameter adjustment allowing a user to adjust a current setting of the operating parameter within an allowed range; and displaying an indicator that provides a qualitative indication to the user for at least the current setting of the operating parameter. - View Dependent Claims (22)
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