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An adaptive optimum start/stop controller for controlling an air treatment apparatus at a reduced energy consuming level during periods of non-occupancy of a building and for energizing the air treatment apparatus before occupancy so that the building is comfortable by occupancy, the controller incl

An adaptive optimum start/stop controller for controlling an air treatment apparatus at a reduced energy consuming level during periods of non-occupancy of a building and for energizing the air treatment apparatus before occupancy so that the building is comfortable by occupancy, the controller including a temperature sensor for sensing space temperature within the building, a controller responsive to the temperature sensor and to real time for determining optimum start/stop times so that the building is controlled at energy conservation levels during non-occupancy and comfortable levels during occupancy, the controller adjusting the optimum start/stop times based upon the accuracy of prior start/stop times, and a communication channel for connecting the controller to the air treatment apparatus.

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An adaptive optimum start/stop controller for controlling an air treatment apparatus at a reduced energy consuming level during periods of non-occupancy of a building and for energizing the air treatment apparatus before occupancy so that the building is comfortable by occupancy, said controller com

An adaptive optimum start/stop controller for controlling an air treatment apparatus at a reduced energy consuming level during periods of non-occupancy of a building and for energizing the air treatment apparatus before occupancy so that the building is comfortable by occupancy, said controller comprising: temperature sensing means for sensing space temperature within said building; controller means responsive to said temperature sensing means and to real time for determining optimum start/stop times so that said building is controlled at energy conservation levels during non-occupancy and comfortable levels during occupancy, said controller means adjusting said optimum start/stop times based upon whether space temperature attained a desired temperature during a prior start/stop operation within an accuracy window of time encompassing the start of a corresponding prior occupancy/non-occupancy period; and, communication means adapted to connect said controller means to said air treatment apparatus.