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Method and apparatus for adjusting the temperature set point based on humidity level for increased comfort

  • US 6,843,068 B1
  • Filed: 07/25/2003
  • Issued: 01/18/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/25/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for controlling an air conditioner that is adapted to service an inside space, the method comprising the steps of:

  • identifying a temperature set point for the inside space;

    identifying whether the inside space is expected to be occupied or unoccupied;

    determining the humidity of the inside space;

    determining if the humidity level of the inside space has risen above a predetermined upper humidity threshold level;

    lowering the temperature set point for a first time period if the inside space is expected to be unoccupied;

    lowering the temperature set point for a second time period if the inside space is expected to be occupied; and

    wherein the first time period is shorter than the second time period.

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