CONTROLLER WITH PROGRAMMABLE SERVICE EVENT DISPLAY MODE
First Claim
1. A thermostat for controlling a climate control system for a space, the thermostat comprising:
- an interface for establishing communication with an external data source to enable the upload of at least one electronic image from the external data source;
a processor for controlling the operation of the thermostat, wherein the processor receives the at least one electronic image uploaded via the interface; and
a display responsive to the processor for displaying a representation of at least one electronic image uploaded from the external data source.
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Abstract
Controllers and systems for displaying servicing information via a display unit are disclosed. A controller in accordance with an illustrative embodiment of the present invention may include an interface for programming a service event display mode in the controller, and a display unit configured to display servicing information when a service event is detected by the controller. An event such as the triggering of a service indicator or the expiration of an equipment service event timer may cause the controller to display servicing information on the display unit, informing the user that servicing may be necessary or is recommended.
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22 Claims
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1. A thermostat for controlling a climate control system for a space, the thermostat comprising:
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an interface for establishing communication with an external data source to enable the upload of at least one electronic image from the external data source;
a processor for controlling the operation of the thermostat, wherein the processor receives the at least one electronic image uploaded via the interface; and
a display responsive to the processor for displaying a representation of at least one electronic image uploaded from the external data source. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A thermostat for controlling a climate control system for a space, the thermostat comprising:
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a connector adapted to establish connection with an external data source for uploading at least one electronic image from the external data source;
a memory for storing the at least one uploaded electronic image;
a processor for controlling the operation of the thermostat, wherein the processor receives the at least one electronic image uploaded via the connector; and
a display responsive to the microprocessor for displaying a representation of at least one electronic image uploaded from the external data source. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A thermostat for controlling a climate control system for a space, the thermostat comprising:
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a connector adapted to establish connection with an external data source for uploading at least one electronic image from the external data source;
a memory for storing the at least one uploaded electronic image;
a processor for controlling the operation of the thermostat, wherein the processor receives the at least one electronic image uploaded through the connector; and
a display device responsive to the processor for displaying a first screen having at least a sensed temperature value in the display device, and for displaying at least a second screen without requiring prompting by a user of the thermostat, wherein the second screen comprises a displayed representation of one of the at least one electronic image uploaded through the connector.
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