Airflow adjustment user interfaces
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1. A control device comprising:
- a communication interface suitable for operable connection to an indoor unit that directs conditioned air to an environment and at least one of a heat pump, an air conditioner, or an auxiliary heating system;
a display capable of displaying a maximum airflow setting, a minimum airflow setting, and a range therebetween of incremental settings for the indoor unit;
a graphical user interface capable of receiving a user input that selects one of the incremental settings; and
a processor capable of applying the selected incremental setting to the indoor unit through the communication interface to control flow of the conditioned air based upon the selected incremental setting, determining whether the selected incremental setting falls within a predetermined efficiency range, and causing an indicator to be displayed on the display when the selected incremental setting falls within the predetermined efficiency range.
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Abstract
Controllers for controlling heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and cooling (HVAC) systems are provided. The controllers include graphical user interfaces for user adjustment of system settings. The graphical user interfaces also may be designed to present information that facilitates user understanding of system operations. In certain embodiments, the controllers may allow users to adjust airflow values within a wide range of values. In these embodiments, the graphical user interfaces may include slide bars for adjusting the airflow values.
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20 Claims
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1. A control device comprising:
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a communication interface suitable for operable connection to an indoor unit that directs conditioned air to an environment and at least one of a heat pump, an air conditioner, or an auxiliary heating system; a display capable of displaying a maximum airflow setting, a minimum airflow setting, and a range therebetween of incremental settings for the indoor unit; a graphical user interface capable of receiving a user input that selects one of the incremental settings; and a processor capable of applying the selected incremental setting to the indoor unit through the communication interface to control flow of the conditioned air based upon the selected incremental setting, determining whether the selected incremental setting falls within a predetermined efficiency range, and causing an indicator to be displayed on the display when the selected incremental setting falls within the predetermined efficiency range. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A control device comprising:
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a communication interface suitable for operable connection to a heating, ventilating, air conditioning, or cooling system; a display capable of displaying a graphical element defining a range of incremental airflow settings extending between a maximum airflow setting and a minimum airflow setting for a unit of the heating, ventilating, air conditioning, or cooling system, and a moveable feature disposed on the graphical element; a graphical user interface capable of receiving a user input that moves the moveable feature on the graphical element to select an incremental airflow setting for the unit; and a processor capable of applying the selected incremental airflow setting to the unit, wherein the processor is capable of determining whether the selected incremental airflow setting falls within a predetermined efficiency range and wherein the graphical user interface comprises an indicator that is displayed on the display when the selected incremental airflow setting falls within the predetermined efficiency range. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method comprising:
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displaying maximum and minimum airflow settings for a heating, ventilating, air conditioning, or cooling system and displaying a graphical element representing a plurality of incremental airflow settings between the maximum and minimum airflow settings; sensing a touch that selects a portion of the graphical element; determining a value that corresponds to the selected portion of the graphical element; determining whether the value falls within a predetermined efficiency range; causing a first indicator to be displayed in response to determining that the selected incremental setting falls within the predetermined efficiency range; and adjusting a fan of the heating, ventilating, air conditioning, or cooling system to produce an airflow corresponding to the value. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A control device comprising:
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a communication interface suitable for operable connection to a heating, ventilating, air conditioning, or cooling system; a display capable of displaying a graphical element defining a range of incremental airflow settings extending between a maximum airflow setting and a minimum airflow setting for a unit of the heating, ventilating, air conditioning, or cooling system, and a moveable feature disposed on the graphical element; a graphical user interface capable of receiving a user input that moves the moveable feature on the graphical element to select an incremental airflow setting for the unit; and a processor capable of applying the selected incremental airflow setting to the unit, wherein the processor is capable of determining a dehumidification airflow setting based on the selected incremental airflow setting, and wherein the display is capable of displaying an indicator on the slide bar to identify the dehumidification airflow setting.
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