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Thermostat assembly with removable communication module and method

  • US 8,393,550 B2
  • Filed: 01/30/2009
  • Issued: 03/12/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/30/2009
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A thermostat assembly comprising:

  • a thermostat;

    a removable and replaceable first communication module physically and functionally removably connected to the thermostat;

    the first communication module being operable using a first communication protocol and configured to permit information transfer between the thermostat and a power meter remote from the thermostat;

    a second communication module physically and functionally connected to the thermostat; and

    the second communication module being operable using a second communication protocol and configured to permit information transfer between the thermostat and an energy consuming unit remote from the thermostat.

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