Energy Management Based on Occupancy and Occupant Activity Level
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1. A system-performed method of providing climate control in a structure having a thermostat connected with a network, the method comprising:
- using the network, analyzing wireless signal patterns inside the structure to detect motion;
using the network, determining occupancy of the structure and occupant activity level based on the detected motion; and
using the network, controlling a set point of the thermostat based on the determined occupancy and occupant activity level.
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Abstract
In exemplary embodiments, methods and systems are disclosed for automating control of energy consuming devices. In an exemplary embodiment, a method generally includes analyzing wireless signal patterns inside a structure to detect motion, determining occupancy of the structure and occupant activity level based on the detected motion, and controlling operation of an energy consuming device based on the determined occupancy and occupant activity level.
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1. A system-performed method of providing climate control in a structure having a thermostat connected with a network, the method comprising:
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using the network, analyzing wireless signal patterns inside the structure to detect motion; using the network, determining occupancy of the structure and occupant activity level based on the detected motion; and using the network, controlling a set point of the thermostat based on the determined occupancy and occupant activity level. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A system for providing climate control in a structure having a thermostat connected with a network, the system comprising one or more processors connected with the thermostat through the network and configured to:
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analyze wireless signal patterns inside the structure to detect motion, the analyzing performed to determine occupancy of the structure and occupant activity level based on the detected motion; and control a set point of the thermostat based on the determined occupancy and occupant activity level. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method for automating control of an energy consuming device, the method comprising:
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analyzing wireless signal patterns inside a structure to detect motion by using Doppler shift of Wi-Fi frequencies; determining occupancy of the structure and occupant activity level based on the detected motion; and automatically controlling operation of the energy consuming device based on the determined occupancy and occupant activity level without direct user engagement. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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25. A system for automating control of an energy consuming device, the system comprising one or more processors connected with a control of the energy consuming device and configured to:
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analyze wireless signal patterns inside a structure to detect motion by using Doppler shift of Wi-Fi frequencies; determine occupancy of the structure and occupant activity level based on the detected motion; and automatically control operation of the energy consuming device based on the determined occupancy and occupant activity level without direct user engagement. - View Dependent Claims (26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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