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Method and apparatus for setting programmable features of an appliance

  • US 9,215,281 B2
  • Filed: 01/31/2012
  • Issued: 12/15/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/22/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A server programmed to:

  • cause a device in global computer network communication with the server to present a graphical user interface comprising at least one programmable feature of a home heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) thermostat;

    receive data over the global computer network from the device related to setting the programmable feature of the home HVAC thermostat; and

    send programming data for the programmable feature from the server directly to the home HVAC thermostat;

    wherein the server is remote from the home HVAC thermostat, and is configured to bidirectionally communicate with the home HVAC thermostat.

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