HVAC CONTROLLER USER INTERFACES
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1. A control device comprising:
- a communication interface suitable for operable connection to a heating, ventilating, air conditioning, or cooling system;
a display capable of displaying a graphical element defining a range of temperature set points for the heating, ventilating, air conditioning, or cooling system, and a moveable feature disposed on the graphical element;
a graphical user interface capable of receiving a user input that moves the moveable feature on the graphical element to select a temperature set point from the range of temperature set points; and
a processor capable of operating the heating, ventilating, air conditioning, or cooling system based on the selected temperature set point.
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Abstract
Controllers for controlling heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and cooling (HVAC) systems are provided. The controllers include graphical user interfaces for user adjustment of system settings. In certain embodiments, the graphical user interfaces may include slide bars for adjusting temperature set points. In certain embodiments, the graphical user interfaces may include selectable calendars for adjusting program schedules for the HVAC systems. In certain embodiments, the graphical user interfaces may include screens for adjusting a nightlight feature of the controller.
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27 Claims
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1. A control device comprising:
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a communication interface suitable for operable connection to a heating, ventilating, air conditioning, or cooling system; a display capable of displaying a graphical element defining a range of temperature set points for the heating, ventilating, air conditioning, or cooling system, and a moveable feature disposed on the graphical element; a graphical user interface capable of receiving a user input that moves the moveable feature on the graphical element to select a temperature set point from the range of temperature set points; and a processor capable of operating the heating, ventilating, air conditioning, or cooling system based on the selected temperature set point. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A control device comprising:
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a communication interface suitable for operable connection to a heating, ventilating, air conditioning, or cooling system; a display capable of displaying a slide bar defining a range of temperature set points for the heating, ventilating, air conditioning, or cooling system, a first moveable feature disposed on the slide bar for selecting a cooling mode temperature set point, and a second moveable feature disposed on the slide bar for selecting a heating mode temperature set point; a graphical user interface capable of receiving a first user input that moves the first moveable feature on the slide bar to select the cooling mode temperature set point and a second user input that moves the second moveable feature on the slide bar to select the heating mode temperature set point; and a processor capable of applying the selected heating mode temperature set point and the selected cooling mode temperature set point to the heating, ventilating, air conditioning, or cooling system. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8)
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9. A control device comprising:
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a communication interface suitable for operable connection to a heating, ventilating, air conditioning, or cooling system; a display capable of displaying a calendar with graphical elements for assigning an operating schedule to a period shown on the calendar; a graphical user interface capable of receiving a user input that selects one or more of the graphical elements to assign the operating schedule to the period shown on the calendar; and a processor capable of operating the heating, ventilating, air conditioning or cooling system in accordance with the operating schedule during the assigned period. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A control device comprising:
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a communication interface suitable for operable connection to a heating, ventilating, air conditioning, or cooling system; a display with a backlight and capable of displaying user selectable graphical elements for assigning a schedule that adjusts an intensity of the backlight for a set period; a graphical user interface capable of receiving a user input that selects the set period via the selectable graphical elements; and a processor capable of operating the backlight at the adjusted intensity for the set period and capable of operating the heating, ventilating, air conditioning, or cooling system through the communication interface. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A method, comprising:
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receiving an adjusted set point for a heating, ventilating, air conditioning, or cooling system; determining whether the adjusted set point exceeds an over adjustment threshold; operating the heating, ventilating, air conditioning, or cooling system based on the adjusted set point in response to determining that the adjusted set point does not exceed the over adjustment threshold. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24)
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25. A control device comprising:
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a communication interface suitable for operable connection to a heating, ventilating, air conditioning, or cooling system; a graphical user interface comprising user selectable graphical elements for producing a virtual representation of a physical environment conditioned by the heating, ventilating, air conditioning, or cooling system; and a display capable of displaying the virtual representation. - View Dependent Claims (26)
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27. A control device comprising:
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a communication interface suitable for operable connection to a heating, ventilating, air conditioning, or cooling system; a graphical user interface comprising a user selectable graphical element for enabling a rapid heating and/or rapid cooling mode; and a processor capable of overriding a current temperature setting to operate the heating, ventilating, air conditioning, or cooling system at a maximum capacity in response to selection of the user selectable graphical element.
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