Programmable thermostat for a room
First Claim
1. A programmable room thermostat, comprising:
- (a) a central thermostat;
(b) said central thermostat further comprising a central thermostat visual display, a central thermostat user input, a central thermostat keyboard, a central thermostat temperature sensor;
(c) said central thermostat visual display having touchscreen capability;
(d) said central thermostat visual display displaying a central thermostat plurality of tabs;
(e) said central thermostat plurality of tabs comprising a main tab, a settings tab, a schedule tab, a zone tab, and a vents tab;
(f) said central thermostat user input being configured for allowing the specification of a desired room temperature for one or more zones, and for controlling at least one electronic device in each of said one or more zones;
(g) at least one room thermostat;
(h) said at least one room thermostat further comprising a room thermostat visual display, a room thermostat user input, a room thermostat keyboard, and a room thermostat temperature sensor;
(i) said room thermostat visual display having touchscreen capability;
(j) said room thermostat visual display displaying a room thermostat plurality of tabs;
(k) said room thermostat plurality of tabs comprising a main tab, a settings tab, a schedule tab, a zone tab, and a vents tab;
(l) said room thermostat user input being configured for the specification of a desired room temperature, and for controlling at least one electronic device;
(m) at least one vent;
(n) said at least one vent being configured for electromechanically closing and opening;
(o) said at least one vent being configured for remote electronic control;
(p) said central thermostat being in wireless electronic communication with said at least one room thermostat and said at least one vent;
(q) each of said at least one room thermostat being configured for monitoring temperature in one of said one or more zones;
(r) each of said at least one vent being located in one of said one or more zones; and
(s) said central thermostat being configured for controlling said at least one vent in response to temperature in that of said one or more zones where each of said at least one vent is located.
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Abstract
A programmable room thermostat adjusts heating and cooling distribution based on one or more pre-selected temperatures, also controls appliances such as entertainment systems and lights, and may be powered by replaceable batteries or household current. The room thermostat monitors the air temperature in the room, which is defined as a zone, and determines whether heating or cooling is needed. Programmable settings for the room thermostat accommodate 24-hour and seven-day cycles, and are capable of applying the user'"'"'s preferences based on the time of day and the day of the week. When the room reaches the desired temperature, the room thermostat signals a central thermostat to close the damper. The settings of each room thermostat in the home or office may be controlled and adjusted via the user'"'"'s smartphone or other mobile electronic device.
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16 Claims
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1. A programmable room thermostat, comprising:
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(a) a central thermostat; (b) said central thermostat further comprising a central thermostat visual display, a central thermostat user input, a central thermostat keyboard, a central thermostat temperature sensor; (c) said central thermostat visual display having touchscreen capability; (d) said central thermostat visual display displaying a central thermostat plurality of tabs; (e) said central thermostat plurality of tabs comprising a main tab, a settings tab, a schedule tab, a zone tab, and a vents tab; (f) said central thermostat user input being configured for allowing the specification of a desired room temperature for one or more zones, and for controlling at least one electronic device in each of said one or more zones; (g) at least one room thermostat; (h) said at least one room thermostat further comprising a room thermostat visual display, a room thermostat user input, a room thermostat keyboard, and a room thermostat temperature sensor; (i) said room thermostat visual display having touchscreen capability; (j) said room thermostat visual display displaying a room thermostat plurality of tabs; (k) said room thermostat plurality of tabs comprising a main tab, a settings tab, a schedule tab, a zone tab, and a vents tab; (l) said room thermostat user input being configured for the specification of a desired room temperature, and for controlling at least one electronic device; (m) at least one vent; (n) said at least one vent being configured for electromechanically closing and opening; (o) said at least one vent being configured for remote electronic control; (p) said central thermostat being in wireless electronic communication with said at least one room thermostat and said at least one vent; (q) each of said at least one room thermostat being configured for monitoring temperature in one of said one or more zones; (r) each of said at least one vent being located in one of said one or more zones; and (s) said central thermostat being configured for controlling said at least one vent in response to temperature in that of said one or more zones where each of said at least one vent is located. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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