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Setback tracking thermostat

  • US 6,305,611 B1
  • Filed: 06/15/2000
  • Issued: 10/23/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/15/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A process executable by a programmed processor within a thermostat for responding to requested setbacks of the setpoint control for the thermostat, said process comprising the steps of:

  • receiving a request to enter into a setback mode of operation, the request including information as to a start time for the setback mode of operation and information as to an end time for the setback mode of operation;

    determining whether the present time of day is within the range of the start time and the end time for the requested setback mode of operation;

    entering into a requested setback mode of operation whereby at least one setpoint used in a normal mode of operation is changed when the present time of day is within the range of the requested start time and the end time for the requested mode of operation;

    noting when the setback mode of operation is terminated; and

    computing the amount of time the thermostat participated in the requested setback mode of operation as a function of the time of day that the requested setback mode of operation was entered into and the time of day when the requested setback mode of operation is terminated.

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