HVAC controller that selectively replaces operating information on a display with system status information
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
G05D-023/00
G05B-011/01
G05B-015/00
G01M-001/38
G05B-013/02
G05D-023/19
F24F-011/00
출원번호
US-0103924
(2011-05-09)
등록번호
US-8876013
(2014-11-04)
발명자
/ 주소
Amundson, John
Boll, Jeffrey
출원인 / 주소
Honeywell International Inc.
대리인 / 주소
Seager Tufte & Wickhem LLC.
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초록▼
An HVAC controller is described that is configured to be more intuitive and user friendly to program and operate than convention HVAC controllers. In some instances, the HVAC controller may include a touch screen interface that provides greater flexibility in displaying information to the user and/o
An HVAC controller is described that is configured to be more intuitive and user friendly to program and operate than convention HVAC controllers. In some instances, the HVAC controller may include a touch screen interface that provides greater flexibility in displaying information to the user and/or soliciting information from the user.
대표청구항▼
1. An HVAC controller configured to control one or more components of an HVAC system, the HVAC controller comprising: a user interface including display;a controller in communication with the user interface;the controller is programmed to operate an algorithm that at least partially controls one or
1. An HVAC controller configured to control one or more components of an HVAC system, the HVAC controller comprising: a user interface including display;a controller in communication with the user interface;the controller is programmed to operate an algorithm that at least partially controls one or more components of an HVAC system;the controller is programmed to display two or more separate screens on the display of the user interface in response to user interaction with the touch screen display, including a home screen, wherein the home screen is automatically displayed after no user interaction is sensed for a period of time, the home screen includes a first display region and a second display region, wherein the first display region displays a first set of information and the second display region displays a second set of information; andthe controller is programmed to detect an occurrence of one or more system events, and if detected, the controller defines at least part of the second display region as an information button on the touch screen display while still displaying the first set of information in the first display region of the home screen, wherein when the information button is activated, more information is displayed on the display that relates to the one or more detected system events. 2. The HVAC controller of claim 1, wherein the one or more messages include an informational message. 3. The HVAC controller of claim 1, wherein the one or more messages include an equipment message. 4. The HVAC controller of claim 3, wherein the equipment message informs a user that one or more components of the HVAC system is malfunctioning. 5. The HVAC controller of claim 3, wherein the equipment message includes an equipment maintenance message. 6. The HVAC controller of claim 5, wherein the equipment maintenance message pertains to one or more of an air filter change, an air filter cleaning, a humidifier pad change and a UV lamp replacement. 7. The HVAC controller of claim 1, wherein the second set of information includes one or more of a date, a time, an equipment status and an outdoor weather parameter. 8. The HVAC controller of claim 1, wherein the first set of information includes one or more of a current indoor temperature, a temperature set point, an indoor humidity reading and schedule information. 9. The HVAC controller of claim 1, wherein the more information is displayed, at least in part, in the first region of the touch screen display. 10. The HVAC controller of claim 1, wherein when the information button is touched, a notification screen is displayed which provides the more information that relates to the one or more detected system events. 11. The HVAC controller of claim 10, wherein the notification screen includes a scroll feature that allows a user to scroll through one or more messages. 12. The HVAC controller of claim 1, wherein the controller is further programmed to display a menu driven user interface on the touch screen display that includes the home screen and at least one another screen. 13. An HVAC controller configured to control one or more components of an HVAC system, the HVAC controller comprising: a touch screen display;a controller in communication with the touch screen display;the controller programmed to operate an algorithm that at least partially controls one or more components of an HVAC system;the controller is programmed to display two or more separate screens on the touch screen display in response to user interaction with the touch screen display, including a home screen, wherein the home screen is automatically displayed after no user interaction is sensed for a period of time; andthe controller is programmed to detect an occurrence of one or more system events, and if detected, displays an information button, wherein when the information button is touched, the controller displays additional information on the touch screen display that is related to the detected system event. 14. The HVAC controller of claim 13, wherein the controller displays a plurality of parameters on the home screen, and wherein the information button replaces at least one of the plurality of parameters on the home screen. 15. The HVAC controller of claim 14, wherein the at least one of the plurality of parameters that are replaced by the information button on the home screen includes one or more of a date, a time, an equipment status and an outdoor weather parameter. 16. The HVAC controller of claim 13, wherein the information button includes a message that describes the detected one or more system events. 17. The HVAC controller of claim 13, wherein when the information button is touched, the controller displays the additional information on a screen that is separate from the home screen. 18. A method for alerting a user of a thermostat to a system event, comprising: displaying one or more parameters on a home screen of a display of a thermostat, wherein the home screen is automatically displayed after no user interaction with the thermostat is sensed for a period of time; anddetecting a system event, and in response to the detection of the system event, displaying information including an information button in place of at least part of the home screen, wherein when the information button is activated by a user, displaying further information on the display of the thermostat. 19. The method of claim 18, wherein the information that is displayed in response to the detection of the system event includes a message that describes the detected system event. 20. The method of claim 18, wherein the information that is displayed in response to the detection of the system event replaces at least one of the one or more parameters on the home screen. 21. The method of claim 18, wherein when the information button is activated by the user, the further information is displayed on a screen that is separate from the home screen. 22. The method of claim 18, wherein the further information includes information related to a dealer. 23. An HVAC controller configured to control one or more components of an HVAC system, the HVAC controller comprising: a display; anda controller in communication with the display, the controller programmed to operate an algorithm that at least partially controls one or more components of an HVAC system, and further programmed to: display one or more parameters on a home screen of the display, wherein the home screen is automatically displayed after no user interaction with the HVAC controller is sensed for a period of time; anddetect a system event, and in response to the detection of the system event, display information including an information button in place of at least part of the home screen, wherein when the information button is activated by a user, display further information on the display.
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