Appliance diagnostic display apparatus and network incorporating same
First Claim
1. A method of diagnosing operational status of an appliance, comprising:
- displaying on a user interface display screen of a thermostat at least one diagnostic option;
receiving a user selection of one of the at least one diagnostic option;
transmitting an appliance request corresponding to the selected one of the at least one diagnostic option to the appliance;
receiving diagnostic information from the appliance; and
displaying the diagnostic information on the user interface display screen of the thermostat.
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Abstract
An appliance diagnostic display and interface system providing a centralized user interface for appliance diagnostic information and control of system self-tests is provided. This centralized user interface is provided via an intelligent thermostat that includes an LCD display. The intelligent thermostat interfaces, via wireless or wired communications, with the appliances installed in the home. The intelligent thermostat then generates and displays various user interface screens that allow particular appliances to be selected. Separate appliance specific screens are then generated that allow the user to access the diagnostic information in system test functionality provided by the individual appliance. Soft function keys provided on the intelligent thermostat allow multi-functional access to the features of the invention depending on which screen is currently being displayed.
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20 Claims
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1. A method of diagnosing operational status of an appliance, comprising:
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displaying on a user interface display screen of a thermostat at least one diagnostic option; receiving a user selection of one of the at least one diagnostic option; transmitting an appliance request corresponding to the selected one of the at least one diagnostic option to the appliance; receiving diagnostic information from the appliance; and displaying the diagnostic information on the user interface display screen of the thermostat. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A thermostat, comprising:
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a user interface display; means for communicating diagnostic information with at least one appliance; and means for displaying diagnostic information on the user interface display. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. An appliance diagnostic network, comprising:
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a thermostat having a user interface display; at least one appliance having an electronic controller in communication with the thermostat; and wherein the thermostat requests diagnostic information from the electronic controller for the appliance; and wherein the thermostat displays the diagnostic information from the electronic controller on the user interface display. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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