Method and system for controlling heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) units
First Claim
1. A control system for controlling an HVAC unit, comprising:
- a central controller connected to the HVAC unit for controlling the HVAC settings, the central controller including a wireless communication interface including a first wireless transceiver for wireless communication with a display device capable of displaying a user interface for user interaction with the central controller via the user interface to control the HVAC settings.
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Abstract
An HVAC control system provides a central controller that controls registers/vents which capture energy of air flowing in the duct system and convert it to an electrical current that is stored locally in energy storage units in the register/vent. Further, wireless communication between the central controller and the register/vents alleviates the need for wire runs and maintenance. Use of unique register identifiers allows the central controller to individually control each register based on user settings. As such, the user can install one or more registers and individually control one or more registers for desired temperature control in each zone. A wireless network allows user interaction with the central controller via a Web-page utilizing a Web browser on a PC that wirelessly connects to the central controller (e.g., via a wireless network). The register/vent combination is preferably and all-in-one unit that slides into the air duct opening in each zone.
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36 Claims
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1. A control system for controlling an HVAC unit, comprising:
a central controller connected to the HVAC unit for controlling the HVAC settings, the central controller including a wireless communication interface including a first wireless transceiver for wireless communication with a display device capable of displaying a user interface for user interaction with the central controller via the user interface to control the HVAC settings. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A control system for controlling an HVAC unit, comprising:
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a central controller connected to the HVAC unit for controlling the HVAC settings, the central controller including a wireless communication interface for wireless communication with a display device capable of displaying a user interface for user interacting with the central controller via the user interface to control the HVAC settings; one or more vent controllers, each vent controller for controlling operation of a corresponding air vent that receives air flow from the HVAC unit via an air duct; wherein the central controller further maintains a control user interface therein, and provides the control user interface device to the display device for display to the user. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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26. A control system for controlling an HVAC unit, comprising:
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a master vent controller connected to the HVAC unit for controlling the HVAC settings, the master vent controller including a wireless communication interface for wireless communication with a display device capable of displaying a user interface for user interacting with the master vent controller via the user interface to control the HVAC settings, the master vent controller further controlling operation of a corresponding air vent that receives air flow from the HVAC unit via an air duct; one or more vent controllers, each vent controller for controlling operation of a corresponding air vent that receives air flow from the HVAC unit via an air duct; and wherein the master vent controller further maintains a control user interface therein, and provides the control user interface device to the display device for display to the user. - View Dependent Claims (27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36)
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