公开(公告)号：WO2004109427A3

公开(公告)日：2004-12-16

申请号：PCT/US2004/010299

申请日：2004-04-02

Applicant: APPLE COMPUTER, INC. ,  FADELL, Anthony, M.

Inventor： FADELL, Anthony, M.

IPC: H04M1/00

Abstract: In a portable multimedia device, a method, apparatus, and system for automatically updating programmable buttons on a remote client device using a set of user preferences is described. A remote client device is coupled (either wired or wirelessly) to the host computer and the preference file is passed to the remote client device which uses the preference file to automatically update any programmable buttons included therein to execute the desired suite of functions. In some cases, a combination of buttons can be used to perform a particular function whereas in other cases, a single button can be associated with a particular function.

公开(公告)号：WO2013058820A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-25

申请号：PCT/US2012/030084

申请日：2012-03-22

Applicant: NEST LABS, INC. ,  FADELL, Anthony ,  ROGERS, Matthew ,  SATTERTHWAITE, Edwin ,  SMITH, Ian ,  WARREN, Daniel ,  PALMER, Joseph ,  HONJO, Shigefumi ,  ERICKSON, Grant ,  DUTRA, Jonathon ,  FIENNES, Hugo

Inventor： FADELL, Anthony ,  ROGERS, Matthew ,  SATTERTHWAITE, Edwin ,  SMITH, Ian ,  WARREN, Daniel ,  PALMER, Joseph ,  HONJO, Shigefumi ,  ERICKSON, Grant ,  DUTRA, Jonathon ,  FIENNES, Hugo

IPC: G05B15/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/04847 ,  F24F11/00 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/46 ,  F24F11/47 ,  F24F11/50 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F11/58 ,  F24F11/62 ,  F24F11/63 ,  F24F11/70 ,  F24F11/89 ,  F24F2110/00 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2120/10 ,  F24F2120/12 ,  F24F2120/14 ,  F24F2140/60 ,  G01J5/0025 ,  G01J5/041 ,  G01K1/02 ,  G01R31/26 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05D23/19 ,  G05D23/1902 ,  G05D23/1919 ,  G05D23/1932 ,  G05D23/24 ,  G05D23/2454 ,  G05D23/27 ,  G05D23/275 ,  G06F1/3231 ,  G06F1/3265 ,  G06F3/011 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/0304 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  G06F3/042 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/04842 ,  G06F3/0487 ,  G06F3/167 ,  G06N99/005 ,  H01H25/06 ,  H04L67/10 ,  Y02D70/00 ,  Y02T10/88

Abstract: A user-friendly, network-connected learning thermostat is described. The thermostat is made up of (1) a wall-mountable backplate that includes a low-power consuming microcontroller used for activities such as polling sensors and switching on and off the HVAC functions, and (2) separable head unit that includes a higher-power consuming microprocessor, color LCD backlit display, user input devices, and wireless communications modules. The thermostat also includes a rechargeable battery and power-stealing circuitry adapted to harvest power from HVAC triggering circuits. By maintaining the microprocessor in a sleep state often compared to the lower-power microcontroller, high-power consuming activities, such as learning computations, wireless network communications and interfacing with a user, can be temporarily performed by the microprocessor even though the activities use energy at a greater rate than is available from the power stealing circuitry.

Abstract translation: 描述了一个用户友好的网络连接的学习恒温器。 恒温器由（1）壁挂式背板组成，包括一个低功耗微控制器，用于诸如轮询传感器和接通和关闭HVAC功能的活动，以及（2）可分离的头单元， 功耗微处理器，彩色LCD背光显示器，用户输入设备和无线通信模块。 恒温器还包括可充电电池和电力窃取电路，其适于从HVAC触发电路获取电力。 通常将微处理器保持在睡眠状态，与低功率微控制器相比较，即使活动使用能量，微处理器也可以临时执行诸如学习计算，无线网络通信和与用户接口等大功率消耗活动 以比偷窃电路可用的更大的速率。

公开(公告)号：WO2012092625A3

公开(公告)日：2012-08-23

申请号：PCT/US2012020026

申请日：2012-01-03

Applicant: NEST LABS INC ,  GUENETTE ISABEL ,  MATSUOKA YOKY ,  FADELL ANTHONY ,  ROGERS MATTHEW

Inventor： GUENETTE ISABEL ,  MATSUOKA YOKY ,  FADELL ANTHONY ,  ROGERS MATTHEW

IPC: G06F15/16

CPC classification number: G06Q50/06 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/46 ,  F24F11/47 ,  F24F11/62 ,  F24F11/64 ,  G05D23/1902

Abstract: A home energy efficiency platform is described having as its fundamental component a network-connected, multi-sensing learning thermostat that leverages a visually pleasing interactive display associated therewith to encourage energy-saving behavior by a competitive gamesmanship modality, either in terms of self-competition in which a users energy-saving performance is measured against themselves over time, or in terms of community competition in which a users energy-saving behavior is measured against a relevant community.

Abstract translation: 描述了家庭能量效率平台，其具有作为其基本组件的网络连接的多感测学习型温度调节器，其利用与其相关的视觉上令人愉快的交互式显示器来鼓励通过竞争性游戏手段形式的节能行为，无论是在自我竞争 其中用户的节能表现随着时间的推移而相对于他们自己来衡量，或者在用户节能行为针对相关社区进行测量的社区竞争方面进行测量。

公开(公告)号：WO2012092625A2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-05

申请号：PCT/US2012/020026

申请日：2012-01-03

Applicant: NEST LABS, INC. ,  GUENETTE, Isabel ,  MATSUOKA, Yoky ,  FADELL, Anthony ,  ROGERS, Matthew

Inventor： GUENETTE, Isabel ,  MATSUOKA, Yoky ,  FADELL, Anthony ,  ROGERS, Matthew

IPC: G06K5/00

CPC classification number: G06Q50/06 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/46 ,  F24F11/47 ,  F24F11/62 ,  F24F11/64 ,  G05D23/1902

Abstract: A home energy efficiency platform is described having as its fundamental component a network-connected, multi-sensing learning thermostat that leverages a visually pleasing interactive display associated therewith to encourage energy-saving behavior by a competitive gamesmanship modality, either in terms of self-competition in which a users energy-saving performance is measured against themselves over time, or in terms of community competition in which a users energy-saving behavior is measured against a relevant community.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种家庭能效平台，其基本组成部分是网络连接的多感应学习恒温器，利用与之相关的视觉上愉悦的交互式显示器，以竞争的游戏手段方式鼓励节能行为，无论是在自我竞争 其中用户节能表现是随着时间的推移自己测量的，或者在针对相关社群测量用户节能行为的社区竞争方面。

公开(公告)号：WO2012068495A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-24

申请号：PCT/US2011/061457

申请日：2011-11-18

Applicant: NEST LABS, INC. ,  MATSUOKA, Yoky ,  ASTIER, Frank ,  SHARAN, Rangoli ,  FADELL, Anthony

Inventor： MATSUOKA, Yoky ,  ASTIER, Frank ,  SHARAN, Rangoli ,  FADELL, Anthony

IPC: G05D23/00

CPC classification number: F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/46 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F11/62 ,  F24F11/65 ,  F24F2120/10 ,  F24F2140/60 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B19/048 ,  G05B2219/2614 ,  G05D23/1904

Abstract: Methods for controlling temperature in a conditioned enclosure such as a dwelling are described that include an "auto-away" and/or "auto-arrival" feature for detecting unexpected absences which provide opportunities for significant energy savings through automatic adjustment of the setpoint temperature. According to some preferred embodiments, when no occupancy has been detected for a minimum time interval, an "auto-away" feature triggers a changes of the state of the enclosure, and the actual operating setpoint temperature is changed to a predetermined energy-saving away-state temperature, regardless of the setpoint temperature indicated by the normal thermostat schedule. The purpose of the "auto away" feature is to avoid unnecessary heating or cooling when there are no occupants present to actually experience or enjoy the comfort settings of the schedule, thereby saving energy.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于控制诸如住宅的调节外壳中的温度的方法，其包括用于检测意外缺席的“自动离开”和/或“自动到达”特征，其通过自动调整设定点温度提供显着节能的机会。 根据一些优选实施例，当没有在最小时间间隔内检测到占用时，“自动离开”特征触发外壳状态的改变，并且将实际操作设定点温度改变为预定的节能距离 - 不管由正常恒温器进度表示的设定点温度如何。 “自动离开”功能的目的是为了避免在没有乘客存在的情况下不必要的加热或冷却来实际体验或享受时间表的舒适设置，从而节约能源。

公开(公告)号：WO2012037241A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-22

申请号：PCT/US2011/051579

申请日：2011-09-14

Applicant: NEST LABS, INC. ,  FADELL, Anthony, Michael ,  ROGERS, Matthew, Lee ,  ROGERS, Kipp, Avery ,  ISHIHARA, Abraham, K. ,  BEN-MENAHEM, Shahar ,  SHARAN, Rangoli

Inventor： FADELL, Anthony, Michael ,  ROGERS, Matthew, Lee ,  ROGERS, Kipp, Avery ,  ISHIHARA, Abraham, K. ,  BEN-MENAHEM, Shahar ,  SHARAN, Rangoli

IPC: G05B13/04

CPC classification number: F24F11/006 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/62 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2110/20 ,  F24F2130/00 ,  F24F2130/10 ,  G05B13/048 ,  G05D23/1917 ,  G06F17/5004 ,  G06F17/5009 ,  G06F2217/34

Abstract: Systems and methods for modeling the behavior of an enclosure for use by a control system of an HVAC system are described. A model for the enclosure is updated based on weather forecast data. The weather forecast data can include predictions more than hours in the future, and can include predictions such as temperature, humidity and/or dew point, solar output, precipitation. The model can also be updated based on additional information and data such as historical weather, predicted and/or detected occupancy data, calendar data, and data from weather condition sensors that sense current parameters. The model can be updated based also on an enclosure model stored in a database, and/or on enclosure information from a user. The model can be updated based on active testing of the enclosure. The testing can include heating and/or cooling the enclosure at times when the enclosure is not likely to be occupied.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于对HVAC系统的控制系统使用的机箱的行为进行建模的系统和方法。 基于天气预报数据更新机柜型号。 天气预报数据可以包括未来几个小时的预测，并且可以包括温度，湿度和/或露点，太阳能输出，降水等预测。 还可以基于诸如历史天气，预测和/或检测到的占用数据，日历数据和来自感测当前参数的天气状况传感器的数据的附加信息和数据来更新该模型。 还可以根据存储在数据库中的机箱型号和/或来自用户的机箱信息来更新型号。 该模型可以根据机箱的主动测试进行更新。 在外壳不太可能被占用的时候，测试可以包括加热和/或冷却外壳。

公开(公告)号：WO2010006110A1

公开(公告)日：2010-01-14

申请号：PCT/US2009/050025

申请日：2009-07-09

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  FADELL, Anthony

Inventor： FADELL, Anthony

IPC: G06F13/42 ,  H04B3/54 ,  G06F1/26 ,  H04L12/10

CPC classification number: H04L12/10 ,  G06F13/426 ,  H04B2203/5445 ,  H04B2203/547

Abstract: A port that supplies power in accordance with a standard is equipped with a variable power supply and a power line communications module. Power line signals on the power conductors are used to allow a port controller to negotiate power requirements with peripheral devices and the power supply is adjusted accordingly. If the peripheral device does not support such negotiation, power is delivered in accordance with the standard. The port may be a data communications port that supplies power and data in accordance with a standard.

Abstract translation: 根据标准供电的端口配备有可变电源和电力线通信模块。 电源线上的电源线信号用于允许端口控制器与外围设备协商电源要求，并相应地调整电源。 如果外围设备不支持此类协商，则按照标准交付电源。 端口可以​​是根据标准提供电力和数据的数据通信端口。

公开(公告)号：WO2009140095A3

公开(公告)日：2009-11-19

申请号：PCT/US2009/042728

申请日：2009-05-04

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  BULL, William ,  FADELL, Anthony, M. ,  DOROGUSKER, Jesse, Lee ,  SCHUBERT, Emily, Clark

Inventor： BULL, William ,  FADELL, Anthony, M. ,  DOROGUSKER, Jesse, Lee ,  SCHUBERT, Emily, Clark

IPC: G06F9/48

Abstract: A graphical user interface ("GUI") can be presented on a remote control accessory device that has user input and display devices. The GUI can be defined and managed by a portable media device that is controlled using the GUI. The portable media device can provide the accessory with a GUI image to be displayed. The accessory can send information to the portable media device indicative of a user operation of an input device in response to the displayed image. The portable media device can process this input to identify the action requested by the user and take the appropriate action, which can include updating the GUI image provided to the accessory.

公开(公告)号：WO2009089051A3

公开(公告)日：2009-10-01

申请号：PCT/US2009000136

申请日：2009-01-08

Applicant: APPLE INC ,  FADELL ANTHONY M

Inventor： FADELL ANTHONY M

IPC: H04L12/56

CPC classification number: H04L12/5695 ,  H04L47/10 ,  H04L47/70 ,  H04L47/762 ,  H04L47/803 ,  H04L47/808 ,  H04L47/824 ,  H04W28/26 ,  H04W72/0426 ,  H04W72/0453

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for allocating resources (such as communications bandwidth) using a network access device. In one embodiment, the network comprises a wireless (e.g., WiFi) network, and the access device comprises a wireless router or gateway in communication with a plurality of wireless users. The device comprises an administrator function which allows the network administrator to implement one or more resource allocation policies or rules. Using this approach, resources such as bandwidth can be allocated based on any number of different parameters or use classifications, including for example: (i) public versus private use; (ii) security level; (iii) user range from the access device; (iv) type of PHY or air interface; (v) type of channel coding; (vi) air interface mode or application (e.g., data versus voice). In one variant, the allocation policies are manually controlled by the administrator. In another variant, substantially automatic resource allocation is performed by the administrator program.

Abstract translation: 使用网络访问设备分配资源（例如通信带宽）的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，网络包括无线（例如，WiFi）网络，并且接入设备包括与多个无线用户通信的无线路由器或网关。 该设备包括管理员功能，其允许网络管理员实现一个或多个资源分配策略或规则。 使用这种方法，可以基于任何数量的不同参数或使用分类来分配诸如带宽的资源，包括例如：（i）公共与私人使用; （ii）安全等级; （iii）来自接入设备的用户范围; （iv）PHY或空中接口的类型; （v）渠道编码类型; （vi）空中接口模式或应用（例如，数据与语音）。 在一个变体中，分配策略由管理员手动控制。 在另一变型中，管理员程序执行基本上自动的资源分配。

公开(公告)号：WO2009085378A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-09

申请号：PCT/US2008/080938

申请日：2008-10-23

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  FADELL, Anthony ,  HODGE, Andrew ,  ZADESKY, Stephen ,  LINDAHL, Aram ,  GUETTA, Anthony

Inventor： FADELL, Anthony ,  HODGE, Andrew ,  ZADESKY, Stephen ,  LINDAHL, Aram ,  GUETTA, Anthony

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/044

CPC classification number: H04W68/005 ,  G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/0412 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/04855 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F2203/014 ,  G06F2203/04104 ,  G06F2203/04808 ,  G08B6/00

Abstract: An electronic device for providing tactile feedback is provided. The electronic device may provide tactile feedback using any suitable approach, including for example vibration, heat, electrical, visual, or any other type of feedback. The electronic device may provide tactile feedback in response to detecting any particular status of the electronic device, receiving any particular input, or detecting any suitable communication received by the electronic device. For example, the electronic device may provide tactile feedback in response to identifying the current network of the device, the status of a particular electronic device component, or any other electronic device status. As another example, the electronic device may provide tactile feedback in response to receiving a particular type of communication, or in response to receiving a communication from a particular contact. As still another example, the electronic device may provide tactile feedback in response to receiving a particular user input, or to detecting a user's finger on a particular portion of the electronic device.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于提供触觉反馈的电子设备。 电子设备可以使用任何合适的方法提供触觉反馈，包括例如振动，热，电，视觉或任何其他类型的反馈。 电子设备可以响应于检测电子设备的任何特定状态，接收任何特定输入或检测由电子设备接收的任何合适的通信来提供触觉反馈。 例如，电子设备可以响应于识别设备的当前网络，特定电子设备组件的状态或任何其他电子设备状态来提供触觉反馈。 作为另一示例，电子设备可以响应于接收到特定类型的通信或响应于从特定联系人接收到通信而提供触觉反馈。 作为另一示例，电子设备可以响应于接收特定用户输入或者在电子设备的特定部分上检测用户的手指来提供触觉反馈。