SYSTEM AND METHOD TO MANAGE ENERGY CONSUMPTION IN AN HVAC SYSTEM
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1. A method of managing energy consumption within an HVAC system including a main system controller, including a near field communication interface, in operable communication with at least one HVAC component, the method comprising the steps of:
- (a) operating the at least one HVAC component to condition an interior space based at least in part on a user-defined criteria;
(b) operating the main system controller to compile energy consumption data for the at least one HVAC component; and
(c) operating the main system controller to transfer the energy consumption data to an auxiliary device, said auxiliary device including a device near field communication interface.
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Abstract
A system and method to manage energy consumption in an HVAC system including a main system controller, including a near field communication interface, and at least one HVAC component in operable communication with the main system controller; wherein the main system controller is configured to compile energy consumption data from the at least one HVAC component, and transfer said energy consumption data to an auxiliary device via the near field communication interface.
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1. A method of managing energy consumption within an HVAC system including a main system controller, including a near field communication interface, in operable communication with at least one HVAC component, the method comprising the steps of:
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(a) operating the at least one HVAC component to condition an interior space based at least in part on a user-defined criteria; (b) operating the main system controller to compile energy consumption data for the at least one HVAC component; and (c) operating the main system controller to transfer the energy consumption data to an auxiliary device, said auxiliary device including a device near field communication interface. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. An HVAC system comprising:
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a main system controller, including a near field communication interface; and at least one HVAC component in operable communication with the main system controller; wherein the main system controller is configured to compile energy consumption data from the at least one HVAC component, and transfer said energy consumption data to an auxiliary device via the near field communication interface. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9)
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10. An HVAC controller comprising:
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a processor; a memory; a first near field communication interface; and executable software stored in the memory; wherein the executable software initiates a pairing event when an auxiliary device including a second near field communication interface is placed in close proximity to the first near field communication interface; wherein the pairing event includes a transfer of energy data from the first near field communication interface to the second near field communication interface. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13)
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