公开(公告)号：US20140278264A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13829252

申请日：2013-03-14

Applicant: TENDRIL NETWORKS, INC.

Inventor： Michael Bukhin ,  Paul Cole ,  Charles D. Corbin ,  Emily Weitkamp

IPC: G06F17/50

CPC classification number: G06F17/5004 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q50/06

Abstract: The technology disclosed herein provides accurate, targeted, building improvement content in a way that resonates with the user by considering the user's whole ecosystem. The technology uses details of the user's home, neighborhood, family, environmental and historical factors, goals, economic situation, and motivations and preferences to tailor content to a user's personal situation. A server or other computing device may accomplish this by receiving data from the client, a third party, or data local to the server; building modeling constructs based on these data sets such as a physics-based model of the building and a behavioral model of the user; operating these models relative to possible discrete building improvement content units; and using the results to determine personalized building improvement content for the user such as, for example, a webpage.

Abstract translation: 本文所公开的技术通过考虑用户的整个生态系统而以与用户共鸣的方式提供准确的，有针对性的建筑物改进内容。 该技术使用用户家庭，社区，家庭，环境和历史因素，目标，经济状况，动机和偏好的细节来定制用户个人情况的内容。 服务器或其他计算设备可以通过从客户端，第三方或服务器本地的数据接收数据来实现此目的; 基于这些数据集的建筑建模构造，例如建筑物的基于物理的模型和用户的行为模型; 相对于可能的离散建筑物改进内容单元来操作这些模型; 以及使用结果来确定用户的个性化建筑物改进内容，例如网页。

公开(公告)号：US20140229016A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-14

申请号：US13765623

申请日：2013-02-12

Applicant: TENDRIL NETWORKS, INC.

Inventor： Eric M. Shiflet

IPC: G05D23/19

CPC classification number: F24F11/001 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F2110/00 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2140/60 ,  G05B19/042 ,  G05B2219/2614 ,  G05B2219/2639 ,  G05D23/1923 ,  G06Q10/06

Abstract: A facility for performing setpoint adjustment-based duty cycling techniques by adjusting the setpoint of a device or component is described. The facility reduces energy consumption for a system, such as an HVAC system, or device by adjusting or modulating an associated setpoint or temperature setting. The facility modulates the setpoint between a base setpoint value and another setpoint value based on a mode of the system. When the system is in a cooling mode, the facility modulates the temperature between the base setpoint value and a higher setpoint value. When the system is in heating mode, the facility modulates the temperature between the base setpoint value and a lower setpoint value. The facility may modulate the setpoint between the two setpoint values based on an offset value or a fixed setpoint value.

Abstract translation: 描述了通过调整设备或组件的设定点来执行基于设定点调整的占空比技术的设备。 该设施通过调整或调整相关的设定值或温度设置来降低系统（如HVAC系统或设备）的能耗。 设备根据系统的模式调整基准设定值和另一设定值之间的设定值。 当系统处于冷却模式时，设备将调节基准设定值和较高设定值之间的温度。 当系统处于加热模式时，设备将调节基准设定值和较低设定值之间的温度。 设备可以基于偏移值或固定设定值调节两个设定值之间的设定值。

公开(公告)号：US20170153613A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-01

申请号：US15232659

申请日：2016-08-09

Applicant: Tendril Networks, Inc.

Inventor： Ashish Agarwal

IPC: G05B19/048

CPC classification number: G05B19/048 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B2219/2642

Abstract: A facility employing systems, methods, and/or techniques for dynamically and adaptively configuring configurable energy consuming and producing devices (e.g., smart energy devices) based on user profiles and user presence information is disclosed. In some embodiments, the facility periodically detects the presence of users, and retrieves preference information for those users. For each of one or more configurable energy devices in the area, the facility generates a combined setting based on the preferences of each user present and adjusts the devices based on the combined settings. For example, if User A, User B, and User C are present in a room and User A's preferred temperature setting is 75° F., User B's preferred temperature setting is 68° F., and User C's preferred temperature setting is 70° F., the facility may generate a combined setting for a thermostat by taking the average value of the users in the room.

公开(公告)号：US09576472B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-21

申请号：US13761124

申请日：2013-02-06

Applicant: Tendril Networks, Inc.

Inventor： Mark Koch

IPC: G08B23/00 ,  G08C17/02

CPC classification number: G08C17/02 ,  G08C2201/112 ,  G08C2201/114

Abstract: A facility comprising systems, methods, and techniques for collecting data indicative of energy consumption and/or energy production by energy systems and devices and providing the data to interested users and devices in real-time is described. The facility may comprise an energy gateway device coupled to one or more monitored devices, one or more energy data extraction servers, and one or more client computers. The energy gateway devices and energy data extraction servers are coupled to a network and are configured to collect energy consumption and/or energy production data from one or more devices and provide an indication of the collected data in real-time or near real-time. The facility may collect current energy consumption or production rates, predicted energy consumption or production levels over a future period of time, and/or amounts of energy that has been consumed or produced by the device over a previous period of time.

Abstract translation: 描述了包括用于收集指示能量系统和设备的能量消耗和/或能量产生的数据并且将数据实时地向感兴趣的用户和设备提供数据的系统，方法和技术的设施。 该设施可以包括耦合到一个或多个受监视设备，一个或多个能量数据提取服务器和一个或多个客户端计算机的能量网关设备。 能量网关设备和能量数据提取服务器耦合到网络并且被配置为从一个或多个设备收集能量消耗和/或能量生产数据，并且实时或接近实时地提供所收集的数据的指示。 该设施可以收集当前的能量消耗或生产率，未来时间段内的预计能量消耗或生产水平，和/或设备在以前时间段内消耗或产生的能量量。

公开(公告)号：WO2017173406A1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-05

申请号：PCT/US2017/025606

申请日：2017-03-31

Applicant: TENDRIL NETWORKS, INC. ,  HUMMON, Marissa ,  BLACK, Chris ,  MEIER, Jake ,  SULLIVAN, Patrick ,  FELDMAN, Brett

Inventor： HUMMON, Marissa ,  BLACK, Chris ,  MEIER, Jake ,  SULLIVAN, Patrick ,  FELDMAN, Brett

IPC: F24F11/00 ,  G05B13/00 ,  G05B13/02 ,  G05B13/04 ,  G05D23/00 ,  G06Q10/00

Abstract: A facility providing systems and methods for managing and optimizing energy consumption and/or production is provided. The facility provides techniques for optimizing energy-consuming and energy-producing systems to meet specified demands or goals in accordance with various constraints. The facility relies on models to generate an optimization for an energy system. In order to use generic models to simulate and optimize energy consumption for an energy system, the generic models are calibrated to properly represent or approximate conditions of the energy system during the optimization period. After the appropriate models have been calibrated for a given situation using one or more modeling parameter sets, the facility can simulate inputs and responses for the corresponding system. The facility uses the generated simulations to generate a plan or control schedule to be implemented by the energy system during the optimization period.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于管理和优化能量消耗和/或生产的系统和方法的设施。 该设施提供了优化能源消耗和能源生产系统的技术，以满足各种限制条件下的特定要求或目标。 该设施依靠模型为能源系统生成优化。 为了使用通用模型来模拟和优化能源系统的能源消耗，通用模型经过校准以在优化期间正确表示或近似能源系统的状况。 在使用一个或多个建模参数集针对给定情况校准了适当的模型后，该设施可以模拟相应系统的输入和响应。 该设施使用生成的模拟生成计划或控制计划，以便在优化期间由能源系统执行。

公开(公告)号：WO2014022723A2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-06

申请号：PCT/US2013053317

申请日：2013-08-01

Applicant: TENDRIL NETWORKS INC

Inventor： CORBIN CHARLES D

IPC: G05D23/00

CPC classification number: G05D23/1923 ,  F24F11/63 ,  F24F2130/00 ,  F24F2130/10

Abstract: A facility implementing systems and/or methods for achieving energy consumption/production and cost goals is described. The facility identifies various components of an energy system and assesses the environment in which those components operate. Based on the identified components and assessments, the facility generates a model to simulate different series/schedules of adjustments to the system and how those adjustments will effect energy consumption or production. Using the model, and based on identified patterns, preferences, and forecasted weather conditions, the facility can identify an optimal series or schedule of adjustments to achieve the user's goals and provide the schedule to the system for implementation. The model may be constructed using a time-series of energy consumption and thermostat states to estimate parameters and algorithms of the system. Using the model, the facility can simulate the behavior of the system and, by changing simulated inputs and measuring simulated output, optimize use of the system.

Abstract translation: 描述了实现能量消耗/生产和成本目标的系统和/或方法的设施。 该设施识别能源系统的各种组件，并评估这些组件运行的环境。 根据所确定的组件和评估，该设施生成一个模型来模拟系统的不同系列/调度表，以及这些调整如何影响能源消耗或生产。 使用该模型，并且基于识别的模式，偏好和预测的天气条件，该设施可以识别最佳的系列或调整进度以实现用户的目标并且将该进度提供给系统以供实施。 该模型可以使用时间序列的能量消耗和恒温状态来构建，以估计系统的参数和算法。 使用该模型，该设备可以模拟系统的行为，并通过更改模拟输入和测量模拟输出，优化系统的使用。

公开(公告)号：WO2009111801A3

公开(公告)日：2009-09-11

申请号：PCT/US2009/036581

申请日：2009-03-09

Applicant: TENDRIL NETWORKS, INC. ,  STRICH, Ronald, F. ,  WILLIG, Randy, C.

Inventor： STRICH, Ronald, F. ,  WILLIG, Randy, C.

IPC: G06F15/16

Abstract: An apparatus and method for dynamically licensing access to wireless network information provides multiple third parties with selective access to network device information in real-time. Information is collected in real-time from a plurality of sensing and control devices configured in a network arrangement. Information may be collected from each of the sensing and control devices regardless of the communication protocol associated with the device. The collected information is stored and aggregated by a service broker, which selectively licenses access to the information, or subsets of the information, to one or more third parties.

公开(公告)号：US10911256B2

公开(公告)日：2021-02-02

申请号：US15654460

申请日：2017-07-19

Applicant: Tendril Networks, Inc.

Inventor： Charles Reid Benes ,  Rebecca Fay Premus ,  Michael Kent Ruth ,  Carol L. Stimmel ,  Adrian Christopher Tuck ,  Andrew James Wheeler

IPC: H04L12/28

Abstract: Methods and systems for providing consumer directed energy management are described. Consumer defined triggers provide consumers and utilities with the ability to control residential energy usage, by managing manage multiple residential load control elements. A user interface is provided separately from the load control elements to allow the consumer to define his or her schedule and preferences for the purposes of controlling the multiple load control elements. In addition, settings on load control elements can be automatically adjusted based on information about consumer schedules and preferences obtained from other sources. In some embodiments, a utility interface allows utilities to implement improved energy load control. When a utility expects to implement a load control event, the utility can monitor consumer schedules and/or preferences, in order to achieve the desired energy reduction while reducing the impact on participating consumers' comfort.

公开(公告)号：US20170288401A1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-05

申请号：US15476857

申请日：2017-03-31

Applicant: Tendril Networks, Inc.

Inventor： Marissa Hummon ,  Chris Black ,  Jake Meier ,  Patrick Sullivan ,  Brett Feldman

IPC: H02J3/00 ,  H02J9/00

CPC classification number: G05B15/02 ,  G06Q10/04 ,  H02J2003/003 ,  H02J2003/007 ,  Y02E60/76 ,  Y04S40/22

Abstract: A facility providing systems and methods for managing and optimizing energy consumption and/or production is provided. The facility provides techniques for optimizing energy-consuming and energy-producing systems to meet specified demands or goals in accordance with various constraints. The facility relies on models to generate an optimization for an energy system. In order to use generic models to simulate and optimize energy consumption for an energy system, the generic models are calibrated to properly represent or approximate conditions of the energy system during the optimization period. After the appropriate models have been calibrated for a given situation using one or more modeling parameter sets, the facility can simulate inputs and responses for the corresponding system. The facility uses the generated simulations to generate a plan or control schedule to be implemented by the energy system during the optimization period.

公开(公告)号：US09329212B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-03

申请号：US14634435

申请日：2015-02-27

Applicant: Tendril Networks, Inc.

Inventor： Charles Reid Benes ,  Rebecca Fay Premus ,  Michael Kent Ruth ,  Carol L. Stimmel ,  Adrian Christopher Tuck ,  Andrew James Wheeler

IPC: G05D3/12 ,  G01R21/00 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  H04L29/08

CPC classification number: G01R21/00 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  H04L67/10

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing collaborative energy benchmarking are described. Information including background data, energy consumption data, temporal data, and/or other information is gathered from multiple sources and stored in a central database. Based on the stored information, energy benchmarks are created for measuring residential energy usage. Energy usage data is displayed to consumers in multiple formats, and permits consumers to directly compare their energy usage data to other consumers or groups of consumers, in addition to their own energy usage. In some embodiments, energy challenge programs encourage reduction of energy usage. Through such programs, consumers create and present challenges for themselves and/or other consumers, such as to reduce energy usage during a given timeframe. The progress of the group and individual consumers is displayed during the course of a challenge.