US20080295030A1 - User interface for special purpose controller - Google Patents
User interface for special purpose controller Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- US20080295030A1 US20080295030A1 US11/751,882 US75188207A US2008295030A1 US 20080295030 A1 US20080295030 A1 US 20080295030A1 US 75188207 A US75188207 A US 75188207A US 2008295030 A1 US2008295030 A1 US 2008295030A1
- Authority
- US
- United States
- Prior art keywords
- button
- display
- user
- temperature controller
- menu
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Abandoned
Links
Images
Classifications
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G05—CONTROLLING; REGULATING
- G05D—SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING OR REGULATING NON-ELECTRIC VARIABLES
- G05D23/00—Control of temperature
- G05D23/19—Control of temperature characterised by the use of electric means
- G05D23/1917—Control of temperature characterised by the use of electric means using digital means
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G05—CONTROLLING; REGULATING
- G05D—SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING OR REGULATING NON-ELECTRIC VARIABLES
- G05D23/00—Control of temperature
- G05D23/19—Control of temperature characterised by the use of electric means
- G05D23/1927—Control of temperature characterised by the use of electric means using a plurality of sensors
- G05D23/193—Control of temperature characterised by the use of electric means using a plurality of sensors sensing the temperaure in different places in thermal relationship with one or more spaces
- G05D23/1931—Control of temperature characterised by the use of electric means using a plurality of sensors sensing the temperaure in different places in thermal relationship with one or more spaces to control the temperature of one space
-
- H—ELECTRICITY
- H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
- H04L—TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION
- H04L12/00—Data switching networks
- H04L12/28—Data switching networks characterised by path configuration, e.g. LAN [Local Area Networks] or WAN [Wide Area Networks]
- H04L12/2803—Home automation networks
- H04L12/2816—Controlling appliance services of a home automation network by calling their functionalities
Abstract
A temperature controller for controlling the temperature of an inside space that is serviced by one or more pieces of HVAC equipment. The temperature controller may include a controller having a control algorithm for controlling one or more pieces of HVAC equipment as well as a user interface that may be configured to display a hierarchical menu structure and to permit a user to traverse the menu structure. The user interface may be configured to display breadcrumbs that provide an indication to the user of the current location within a hierarchical menu structure, and in some cases, provide instructional information in a designated or common display area that helps instruct the user in using a particular menu or menu option. These and other features may help make the special purpose controller more intuitive to set up, program and operate.
Description
- The disclosure relates generally to controllers and more particularly to special purpose controllers.
- Special purpose controllers are commonly used today to control and manage a wide variety of equipment and systems. Unlike general-purpose computer systems, such as personal computers, special purpose controllers are designed and used for specific applications. Special purpose controllers can include, for example, traffic light controllers, factory equipment controllers, building controllers such as HVAC controllers, security system controllers, lighting controllers, and other types of application specific controllers or systems. Some special purpose controllers are completely encapsulated by or dedicated to the devices or systems that they control.
- Special purpose controllers can be difficult to set up, program and operate, as they frequently have relatively small displays and/or a menu structures that are not very intuitive. As a result, many users get frustrated when interacting with such special purpose controllers, and ultimately, often fail to take advantage of many of their features and/or capabilities. Thus, a need remains for a special purpose controller that is more intuitive and easy to set up, program and/or operate.
- The present disclosure relates to a special purpose controller that includes a user interface that is easy to set up, program and/or operate. In one illustrative embodiment, a special purpose controller, such as a temperature controller, is provided that includes a controller and a user interface. The controller has a control algorithm for controlling one or more pieces of equipment that are located remotely from the controller, such as one or more pieces of HVAC equipment. The user interface is configured to display a hierarchical menu structure on the display, and permits a user to traverse the hierarchical menu structure. In some cases, the user interface may be configured to display a number of programming menus that display and/or solicit changes to one or more programmable parameters.
- In some instances, the special purpose controller may be configured to display one or more breadcrumbs that provide an indication to the user of a current location within the hierarchical menu structure. This may help prevent the user from becoming lost or confused as to where he/she is within the hierarchical menu structure.
- Alternatively, or in addition, the special purpose controller may be configured to display instructional information that relates to a particular programming parameter to be entered or selected. The instructional information may provide instructions on how to respond to a corresponding menu option. In some instances, all menus that solicit a value or a selection from a user display instructional information in a common or fixed area of the display. Also, and in some cases, the instructional information may be presented in a consistent or common format. By providing the instructional information in a common or fixed area of the display and/or in a consistent format, a more intuitive look and feel may be achieved, making the user interface easier to understand and follow.
- In some cases, the user interface may include a number of buttons that can be used in conjunction with the menus. The particular arrangement of the buttons, along with interaction of the buttons with the menus, also can make the user interface more intuitive to use.
- The above summary is not intended to describe each disclosed embodiment or every implementation of the present invention. The Figures and Detailed Description that follow more particularly exemplify these embodiments.
- The disclosure may be more completely understood in consideration of the following detailed description of various embodiments of the invention in connection with the accompanying drawings, in which:
-
FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an environmental control system including an illustrative but non-limiting environmental control device; -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an illustrative but non-limiting environmental control device such as might be used inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 3 is back view showing the electrical connections of the illustrativeenvironmental control device 10; and -
FIGS. 4 through 56 are diagrammatic front views of a portion of the illustrative environmental control device ofFIG. 2 , showing aspects of its operation. - While the invention is amenable to various modifications and alternative forms, specifics thereof have been shown by way of example in the drawings and will be described in detail. It should be understood, however, that the intention is not to limit the invention to the particular embodiments described. On the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the invention.
- The following description should be read with reference to the drawings, in which like elements in different drawings are numbered in like fashion. The drawings, which are not necessarily to scale, depict selected embodiments and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Although examples of construction, dimensions, and materials are illustrated for the various elements, those skilled in the art will recognize that many of the examples provided have suitable alternatives that may be utilized.
- The present invention relates to special purpose controllers. For illustrative purposes, some features are discussed herein with respect to an environmental control system. However, this is not to be limiting. It should be understood that the present invention is equally applicable to a wide variety of special purpose controllers that are adapted to control a wide variety of devices or equipment.
- An environmental control system may be used to control one or more environmental conditions of a space, such as temperature, humidity, ventilation, lighting, and the like. A space may include, for example, a building or a portion of a building, an office, a barn or similar structure, water in a swimming pool, and the like. Such an environmental control system may include one or more environmental control devices. The environmental control devices may include a control algorithm that is adapted to control, for example, a swimming pool heater, a ventilator, a furnace, an air conditioner, a boiler system, a security system, lighting or any other type of device or equipment. In many cases, the equipment that is controlled by the environmental control device may be located remotely from the environmental control device, but this is not required in all embodiments. In some instances, the environmental control device may be an HVAC controller, such as a temperature controller (e.g. a thermostat).
-
FIG. 1 is a block diagram of anenvironmental control system 12 including an illustrative but non-limitingenvironmental control device 10.Environmental control device 10 may be in communication withenvironmental control equipment 14 and/orsensors 16.Environmental control equipment 14 may include any equipment that is or can be configured to condition or otherwise alter or detect the environmental conditions within a space.Environmental control equipment 14 may include, for example, HVAC equipment such as heating, cooling and/or ventilating equipment, or perhaps security and/or lighting equipment. -
Sensors 16 may be any sensor or sensors that can sense or otherwise detect environmental conditions within a space and communicate this information toenvironmental control device 10. Examples ofsuitable sensors 16 include temperature sensors, humidity sensors, motion sensors, light detectors, etc. In some cases,sensors 16 may include safety-related sensors such as, for example, carbon monoxide sensors. As illustrated,sensors 16 are in communication withenvironmental control device 10. In some cases,sensors 16 may instead, or in addition, be in communication directly withenvironmental control equipment 14, if desired. - In some instances,
environmental control device 10 may include or be composed of several elements that may be combined within a single housing or structure or may, if desired, be disposed within two or more distinct housings. In the illustrative embodiment,environmental control device 10 includes acontroller 18 and auser interface 20. An I/O segment 22 may provide electrical connections or otherwise permit communication betweenenvironmental control device 10 and external elements such asenvironmental control equipment 14 and/orsensors 16. In some cases,environmental control device 10 may also include arelay segment 24 that can, through I/O segment 22, selectively provide power to externally located devices such asenvironmental control equipment 14. -
Controller 18 may be configured to display appropriate prompts onuser interface 20, and to accept user inputs fromuser interface 20. While not expressly illustrated,controller 18 may include memory for storing menus, parameters and other operational data, as well as for storing programming instructions.Controller 18 may include flash memory or other types of memory, as known. - Along with
operating user interface 20,controller 18 may have a control algorithm for controlling one or more pieces of equipment, such asenvironmental control equipment 14. The control algorithm may provide appropriate commands for operatingenvironmental control equipment 14 as well as accepting sensor input fromsensors 16. In some cases,controller 18 may provide command signals directly to I/O segment 22 that are then transmitted toenvironmental control equipment 14. In other cases,controller 18 may transmit command signals to relaysegment 24 that, in turn, selectively provide power or other control signals to one or more devices withinenvironmental control equipment 14. -
User interface 20 may take a wide variety of different forms.User interface 20 can include, for example, one or more of an alpha-numeric display, a graphical display, and/or a key pad having one or more keys or buttons. In some cases,user interface 20 can include a touch screen that can be used to both display appropriate information to the user, as well as to accept information from the user, as desired. In some instances,user interface 20 may include a display screen and one or more tactile buttons separate from the display screen, A display screen may be an LED display, an LCD display, or any other suitable display format discernible to the human eye. Buttons, if included, may be used to scroll through menus that are displayed on the display screen, increase parameter values, decrease parameter values, select values, and the like, as will be discussed in more detail with respect to subsequent Figures. -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an illustrative but non-limitingenvironmental control device 10. The illustrativeenvironmental control device 10 includes ahousing 26. In some cases, and as illustrated,housing 26 may include afront housing portion 28 and arear housing portion 30.Front housing portion 28 may have a height that is at least about twice its width, or may have a height that is about three times its width, but this is not required. In some instances, one or more hinges 32 disposed along one side ofhousing 26 may hingedly securefront housing portion 28 torear housing portion 30. If desired, one ormore apertures 34 may be disposed along a side ofhousing 26 and may accommodate fasteners such as screws or bolts (not shown) to help fastenfront housing portion 28 torear housing portion 30. In other instances,front housing portion 28 may, for example, simply snap or otherwise engagerear housing portion 30. - The illustrative
environmental control device 10 includes adisplay 36 and acontrol pad 38. In some instances,display 36 andcontrol pad 38 may be considered, in tandem, a user interface 20 (FIG. 1 ). In some cases,control pad 38 may be disposed vertically belowdisplay 36, but this is not required. Thedisplay 36 may consume 10%, 20%, 30%, 40% or more of the front surface area of the housing, and may have a vertical height that is at least 1.5 times as great as its width. In this, relative vertical position merely refers to the illustrated orientation, asenvironmental control device 10 may function in any particular orientation.Display 36 may be used to display, for example, a variety of alphanumeric characters, icons, or any other type of information, as desired. In some cases,display 36 may be considered as including anupper portion 40 and alower portion 42. - In some operating conditions, alphanumeric characters such as letters and numbers may be displayed on
display 36, and the information may be displayed on all or substantially all ofdisplay 36. In some operating or programming conditions,upper portion 40 and/orlower portion 42 may be reserved or dedicated to displaying particular information pertaining to the operating or programming condition thatenvironmental control device 10 is currently in. - For example, in some circumstances,
upper portion 40 ofdisplay 36 may be used to display breadcrumb information. Controller 18 (seeFIG. 1 ) may be programmed to display a hierarchical menu structure ondisplay 36, and may also display one or more breadcrumbs on theupper portion 40 ofdisplay 36. The breadcrumbs may provide an indication to the user of a current location within the hierarchical menu structure, as will be illustrated further in subsequent Figures. In some instances, the breadcrumb information may provide a hierarchical path of a current location within the hierarchical menu structure, which may, if desired, include a designator or label for each hierarchical level down to the current level within the hierarchical menu structure. - Each designator or label may be displayed vertically one above the other within
upper portion 40 ofdisplay 36, but this is not required in all embodiments. For example, if three successive levels of a hierarchical menu structure are available, a first level breadcrumb may be displayed withinupper portion 40 ofdisplay 36. Once a second level has been selected, a second level breadcrumb may be displayed withinupper portion 40 ofdisplay 36, vertically below the first level breadcrumb. Once a third level has been selected, a third level breadcrumb may be displayed withinupper portion 40 ofdisplay 36, vertically below the second level breadcrumb. Thus, and in this illustrative example, a user may see how they reached a particular portion or level within a hierarchical menu structure, and may have ready access to the current menu location within the hierarchical menu structure. In some cases,upper portion 40 ofdisplay 36 may accommodate a total of one, two, three, four, five or more breadcrumbs. - In some instances,
lower portion 42 may be used to display instructional information pertaining to operatingenvironmental control device 10. For example, a user may be at a point within the menu structure in which a particular parameter is to be set or selected. In this situation, controller 18 (FIG. 1 ) may display instructional information withinlower portion 42 that tells a user what parameter is being set or selected and/or how to set and/or select the parameter. By always providing the instructional information in the same region of the display, the user may quickly understand where to look for help or guidance when operating the operatingenvironmental control device 10. However, it should be recognized that in some embodiments the instructional information need not always be displayed in the same region of the display. - In some instances,
controller 18 may include a control algorithm that uses a number of programmable control parameters. Thecontroller 18 may be adapted to display two or more programming menus that each solicit from a user changes to one or more of the programmable control parameters. Each programming menu may include one or more user instructions that may be displayed within thelower portion 42 ofdisplay 36. That is, and in some cases, thelower portion 42 of the display may be dedicated to displaying instructional information that relates to the particular programming parameter to be entered or selected for that menu. - In some cases, the instructional information may provide instructions on how to respond to a corresponding menu option. In some instances, all menus that solicit a value or a selection from a user display instructional information in a common or fixed area of the display, such as
lower portion 42. In some cases, the instructional information may be presented in a consistent or common format, such as “SELECT [A] FOR [B]” or “ENTER [A] FOR [B]”, where [A] describes the parameter and [B] describes what part of the environment control device the selection applies. By providing the instructional information in a common or fixed area of the display, such aslower portion 42, and/or in a consistent format, a more consistent look and feel may be achieved, making the user interface more intuitive to use. - In some instances, at least one of the programming menus may solicit a selection between two or more displayed choices, and the instructional information displayed within
lower portion 42 ofdisplay 36 may ask the user to make a selection. On other instances, at least one of the programming menus may solicit a parameter value, and the instructional information displayed withinlower portion 42 ofdisplay 36 may instruct the user to enter a parameter value. - In some instances,
upper portion 40 ofdisplay 36 may be reserved for displaying breadcrumb information whilelower portion 42 ofdisplay 36 may be reserved for displaying instructional information, at least for some menus of the hierarchical menu structure. It will be recognized, however, that in some caseslower portion 42 ofdisplay 36 may be used for breadcrumb information whileupper portion 40 ofdisplay 36 may be used for instruction information. In some instances,display 36 may include anintermediate portion 44 that may, in some cases, be used to display breadcrumb information and/or instruction information, if desired. In some cases, it is contemplated thatintermediate portion 44 ofdisplay 36 may provide additional display space for either the breadcrumb information displayed inupper portion 40 ofdisplay 36 or the instructional information displayed inlower portion 42 ofdisplay 36, if so desired. -
Control pad 38 may include one or more buttons such as electromechanical buttons. In some cases,control pad 38 may include an upbutton 46 and adown button 48. Anext button 50 and aback button 52 may also be included incontrol pad 38. In some cases, aprogram menu button 54 that may be configured to initiate a programming mode may be disposed withincontrol pad 38.Control pad 38 may include ahome button 56 that may be configured to display a home page(s) ondisplay 36. In some cases, the home page(s) may display a value of one or more control parameters, a value of a set point, a sensor input value and/or a control output value, as well as other information as desired. In some instances, upbutton 46, downbutton 48,next button 50,back button 52,program menu button 54 andhome button 56 may be the only buttons present on the front ofenvironmental control device 10, but this is not required in all embodiments. - In some cases, up
button 46 is positioned above downbutton 48, andnext button 50 is positioned to the right ofback button 52. In some instances,next button 50 is positioned to the right of upbutton 46 and downbutton 48, and backbutton 52 is positioned to the left of upbutton 46 and downbutton 48. In some embodiments, upbutton 46, downbutton 48,next button 50 andback button 52 may be collectively laterally centered withincontrol pad 38 and/or with respect to the housing of theenvironmental control device 10.Home button 56 may be positioned within an upper left portion ofcontrol pad 38 whileprogram menu button 54 may be positioned within an upper right portion ofcontrol pad 38 as shown. - As noted above,
environmental control device 10 may provide a hierarchical menu structure that includes a number of hierarchical menus. In some cases, one or more of the menus may, in a programming mode, query a user to enter a value or make a selection. One or more of upbutton 46, downbutton 48,next button 50 and/orback button 52 may be used to enter the requested value or make the requested selection. - In some instances, at least one of the menus includes, in the programming mode, a first indicator for identifying a current active menu on
display 36 and one or more second indicators for identifying currently available or selected sub-menus. The current active menu may include a first indicator associated with the first menu label for indicating that a menu immediately above the current active menu may be activated by depressing backbutton 52. A second indicator may be associated with a currently selected sub-menu for indicating that the currently selected sub-menu may be activated by depressing thenext button 50, as will be further described below. -
FIG. 3 is back view showing the electrical connections of the illustrativeenvironmental control device 10. It is contemplated that the illustrativeenvironmental control device 10 may be adapted to provide a degree of flexibility in its application. For example,environmental control device 10 may be configured such that it can be powered either using line voltage (120/240 volts), or a low voltage (24 volts) commonly associated with HVAC and other control systems without requiring distinctly different control devices. As shown inFIG. 3 ,environmental control device 10 may include both a 24volt power connection 60 as well as a 120/240volt power connection 62. Depending on the specific environmental control equipment 14 (FIG. 1 ) thatenvironmental control device 10 is to control, an installer may make the appropriate power connections toenvironmental control device 10. In some cases, both power sources may be used. - The illustrative
environmental control device 10 is also configured to include adigital input 64. In some cases,environmental control device 10 may not include a time keeping function, and thus it may be advantageous to be able to connect an external time clock or similar timer.Digital input 64 may provide a connection for providing communication between an external time clock (not illustrated) and controller 18 (FIG. 1 ). Alternatively, or in addition, other digital input signals may be provided tocontroller 18 viadigital input 64. It is contemplated that more that one digital inputs may be provided, if desired. - In some instances,
environmental control device 10 may be configured to include asensor A input 66 and asensor B input 68.Sensor A input 66 and/orsensor B input 68 may be used to connect one or more external sensors such as sensors 16 (FIG. 1 ) toenvironmental control device 10. In some cases,environmental control device 10 may also include a mod 1 (modulating output)connector 70 and a mod 2 (modulating output)connector 72.Mod 1connector 70 and/ormod 2connector 72 may be used to connect expansion modules toenvironmental control device 10, as desired or needed for a particular application. - The illustrative
environmental control device 10 may also includes anoutput relay 1connector 74, anoutput relay 2connector 76, anoutput relay 3connector 78 and anoutput relay 4connector 80.Output relay 1connector 74,output relay 2connector 76,output relay 3connector 78 and/oroutput relay 4connector 80 may be used to provide connections between one or more relays internal to theenvironmental control device 10 and equipment within environmental control equipment 14 (FIG. 1 ). In some instances, the relays may be located withinhousing 26, while in other instances one or more of the relays may be disposed externally tohousing 26 such as at the remote equipment ofenvironmental control equipment 14. - While not required, the illustrative
environmental control device 10 may also include a number of knock-outs 75 a-75 e that may be selectively removed, or knocked out, by the installer to provide access openings to allow wires to pass into the housing. Various wires from theenvironmental control equipment 14 and/orsensors 16 may pass through the access openings to connect to the various terminals shown inFIG. 3 . In some embodiments, access openings are provided through the housing, without the corresponding knock-outs 75 a-75 e. -
FIGS. 4 through 56 are diagrammatic front views of a portion of the illustrative environmental control device ofFIG. 2 , showing aspects of its operation.FIGS. 4 , 5 and 6 provide illustrative but non-limiting examples of different information that may be displayed on a home page(s). The specific information shown in each ofFIGS. 4 , 5 and 6 may be accessed by scrolling usingnext button 50 and/orback button 52 as appropriate. InFIG. 4 , the relays are shown turned off, as displayed withinupper portion 40 ofdisplay 36. In this particular illustration, environmental control device 10 (FIG. 1 ) is shown as including or being connected to a total of four relays. In some instances,environmental control device 10 may include or be connected to less than four relays, or may be include or be connected to more than four relays, as desired. - In
FIG. 4 ,intermediate portion 44 ofdisplay 36 is displaying information regarding sensor A and sensor B. The information displayed may be actual ambient temperatures currently being sensed by sensor A and sensor B, respectively. In this example, sensor A is detecting a temperature of 72.5° Fahrenheit while sensor B is detecting a temperature of 68.0° Fahrenheit.Lower portion 42 of theillustrative display 36 includes a DI ON icon, meaning that there is an external time clock or other device connected to digital input 64 (FIG. 3 ) and/or that the external time clock or other device is operational. -
FIG. 5 provides an example of a home page in which relays 1, 2 and 4 are turned on andrelay 3 is either turned off or is not connected. It will be recognized that each of the relays may be connected to and/or otherwise control specific equipment within environmental control equipment 14 (FIG. 1 ). Information is displayed regardingrelay 1, as shown at 51. It can be seen that the equipment controlled byrelay 1 includes cooling equipment, because a cooling setpoint is displayed. The current temperature setpoint for this equipment is 68.5° Fahrenheit while sensor A is detecting an actual temperature of 72.5° Fahrenheit. The status ofrelay 1 is shown as “on”, as can be seen at 53. Controller 18 (FIG. 1 ) is displaying an illustrative run time forrelay 1 of 12345 hours. In this illustration, either no external time clock or other digital equipment is connected to digital input 64 (FIG. 3 ), or the external time clock or other digital equipment is off or otherwise not running, as evidenced by the DI OFF icon. -
FIG. 6 provides an example of a home page in which relays 1, 2 and 4 are turned on andrelay 3 is either turned off or is not connected. It will be recognized that each of the relays may be connected to and/or otherwise control specific equipment within environmental control equipment 14 (FIG. 1 ). Information is displayed regardingrelay 2, as shown at 55. It can be seen that the equipment controlled byrelay 2 includes cooling equipment, because a cooling setpoint is displayed. The current temperature setback temperature is 66.0° Fahrenheit, while sensor B is detecting an actual temperature of 68.0° Fahrenheit. The status ofrelay 2 is shown as “on”, as can be seen at 57. Controller 18 (FIG. 1 ) is displaying an illustrative run time forrelay 2 of 12345 hours. In this illustration, either no external time clock or other digital equipment is connected to digital input 64 (FIG. 3 ), or the external time clock or other digital equipment is off or otherwise not running, as evidenced by the DI OFF icon. - In the illustrative screen, a lock icon is displayed within
lower portion 42 ofdisplay 36. This may be used to indicate thatcontrol pad 38 has been locked, i.e., frozen, so that an individual may be prevented from either accidentally or intentionally entering data or making changes toenvironmental control device 10. In some cases,control pad 38 may be locked by pressing a particular key or combination of keys and may be unlocked via a similar key pattern. For example,control pad 38 may be locked by simultaneously pressing and holding thehome button 56 andmenu button 54 for five seconds. Once locked,control pad 38 may be unlocked by once again simultaneously pressing and holdinghome button 56 andmenu button 54 for a period of time. Any combination of keys may be used to lock and unlockcontrol pad 38, as desired and as programmed into controller 18 (FIG. 1 ). In some cases, the home screen shown inFIG. 6 may be accessed by hitting thenext button 50 shown inFIG. 5 . -
FIG. 7 shows the beginning of a setup sequence in which a user may select (as displayed inintermediate portion 44 of display 36) between setting information pertaining to application type, information pertaining to sensors, and/or information pertaining to outputs. A user may, if desired, toggle or scroll through these options by pressing upbutton 46 and/or downbutton 48, as appropriate. Exiting is also an option. In some instances, selecting EXIT will cause controller 18 (FIG. 1 ) to revert to a previous menu or programming menu level in the hierarchical menu structure. In some cases, a user may loop through, i.e., pressing downbutton 48 when EXIT is highlighted will cause controller 18 (FIG. 1 ) to scroll back up to APP TYPE. A particular option may be selected by pressingnext button 50, if desired. In the illustrated view, an indicator such as a right-facing arrow is displayed next to APP TYPE, indicating that this option may be selected by pressingnext button 50. -
Upper portion 40 ofdisplay 36 may display breadcrumbs providing a user with information as to the current menu location within the hierarchical menu structure ofcontroller 18, and/or how they got to a particular menu or programming screen within the hierarchical menu structure. InFIG. 7 , a SETUP breadcrumb is displayed, indicating that a user got to the displayed menu location by selecting SETUP in a previous menu, such as perhaps a programming menu reached by pressingmenu button 54. In the illustrative embodiment, an indicator such as a left-facing arrow is displayed next to the SETUP breadcrumb, indicating that a user may return to the previous menu by pressingback button 52. - In moving to
FIG. 8 , it can be seen that a user has selected the APP TYPE option inFIG. 7 , and a second breadcrumb APP TYPE has been displayed withinupper portion 40 ofdisplay 36. An indicator such as a left-facing arrow may be displayed next to the APP TYPE breadcrumb to indicate that a user may, if desired, return to the previous hierarchical menu screen by pressingback button 52.Intermediate portion 44 ofdisplay 36 displays available application type options. A user may toggle or scroll through these options using upbutton 46 and/or downbutton 48. While only two application type options are displayed inFIG. 8 , it will be recognized that the number and particular application type options may be at least partially a function of the specific equipment installed as part of environmental control equipment 14 (FIG. 1 ). -
Lower portion 42 ofdisplay 36 may include instructional information pertaining to the selection that the user is being asked to make. In the particular example ofFIG. 8 , the user is being asked to select the application type. A label such as a right-facing arrow is displayed withinlower portion 42 ofdisplay 36, next to the instructional information, to indicate that the user may select a particular application type by pressingnext button 50 once the particular application type is highlighted using the upbutton 46 and/or downbutton 48, as appropriate. - In
FIG. 9 , a user has returned to the SETUP menu, as indicated by the SETUP breadcrumb displayed inupper portion 40 ofdisplay 36. A label such as a left-facing arrow is displayed next to the breadcrumb information, indicating that a user may return to the previous menu by pressingback button 52. InFIG. 9 , a user has scrolled down to the SENSORS option in order to provide controller 18 (FIG. 1 ) with information pertaining to the sensor or sensors that are or will be connected toenvironmental control device 10. - Moving to
FIG. 10 , it can be seen that a user has selected the SENSORS option inFIG. 9 , as indicated by the SENSORS breadcrumb displayed withinupper portion 40 ofdisplay 36. The SENSORS breadcrumb is vertically blow the SETUP breadcrumb, showing the current menu position or path in the hierarchical menu structure of thecontroller 18. The left-facing arrow displayed next to the SENSORS breadcrumb indicates that the user may return to the previous screen (i.e. the SETUP menu) by pressingback button 52. In this particular menu screen, a user may choose between specifying a number of sensors, information regarding sensor A or information regarding sensor B. It can be seen that the user has highlighted # SENSORS by using upbutton 46 and/or downbutton 48, as necessary. - In
FIG. 11 , a #SENSORS breadcrumb and accompanying left-facing arrow has been displayed withinupper portion 40 ofdisplay 36, confirming that the user had (with reference toFIG. 10 ) selected the # SENSORS option by pressingnext button 50. The #SENSORS breadcrumb is shown vertically below the SENSORS breadcrumb, which is shown vertically blow the SETUP breadcrumb, thereby providing a path to the current menu position within the hierarchical menu structure of thecontroller 18. - A number “2” is displayed within
intermediate portion 44 ofdisplay 36, and instructional information is displayed withinlower portion 42 ofdisplay 36. The instructional information asks the user to enter the number of sensors. In some cases, the user may increment the number of sensors up or down using upbutton 46 and/or downbutton 48. Once the number of sensors has been entered, a user may return to the sensor setup page (as shown inFIG. 10 ) by either pressing back button 52 (not saving the entered value) or pressingnext button 50. - In
FIG. 12 , it can be seen that the user has toggled or scrolled down to the SENSORS A option ofFIG. 10 . It should be noted that the breadcrumb information displayed withinupper portion 40 ofdisplay 36 is the same inFIG. 10 as inFIG. 12 . Moving toFIG. 13 , it can be seen that the user did (with reference toFIG. 12 ), select SENSOR A, as a SENSOR A breadcrumb is now displayed withinupper portion 40 ofdisplay 36 along with a left-facing arrow. Withinintermediate portion 44 ofdisplay 36, controller 18 (FIG. 1 ) is displaying options that the user may select from using upbutton 46 and/or downbutton 48, as appropriate. InFIG. 13 , a user has scrolled or toggled to the UNITS option. - In
FIG. 14 , it can be seen that the user selected UNITS, as a UNITS breadcrumb and accompanying left-facing arrow has been added toupper portion 40 ofdisplay 36.Intermediate portion 44 ofdisplay 36 provides UNIT options for selection by the user, whilelower portion 42 ofdisplay 36 provides corresponding instructional information. The user is able to select from degrees Fahrenheit or degrees Celsius for sensor A. The user has toggled or scrolled to DEG F, as this can be seen as being highlighted. To select Fahrenheit for the units for sensor A, the user can pressnext button 50, as indicated by the right facing arrow provided with instructional information inlower portion 42. - In
FIG. 15 , the user has returned to the menu screen shown inFIG. 13 , as demonstrated by the SENSOR A breadcrumb displayed withinupper portion 40 ofdisplay 36. In this case, the user has toggled or scrolled down to CALIBRATE, which can be selected, as indicated by the right-facing arrow displayed next to the CALIBRATE option, by pressingnext button 50. - Moving to
FIG. 16 , it can be seen that the user selected the CALIBRATE option inFIG. 15 , as a CALIBRATE breadcrumb and accompanying left-facing arrow has been added toupper portion 40 ofdisplay 36.Intermediate portion 44 ofdisplay 36 displays a calibration value. The calibration value may be increased or decreased by pressing upbutton 46 and/or downbutton 48, as appropriate. Thelower portion 42 ofdisplay 36 displays instructional information asking the user to enter a calibration value for sensor A. The right-facing arrow next to the instructional information tells the user that they may accept the value by pressingnext button 50. - In
FIG. 17 , the user has returned to the menu screen shown inFIG. 15 , as demonstrated by the SENSOR A breadcrumb displayed withinupper portion 40 ofdisplay 36. In this case, the user has toggled or scrolled down to LABEL, which can be selected, as indicated by the right-facing arrow displayed next to LABEL option, by pressingnext button 50. - Moving to
FIG. 18 , it can be seen that the user selected the LABEL option inFIG. 17 , as a LABEL breadcrumb and accompanying left-facing arrow has been added toupper portion 40 ofdisplay 36.Intermediate portion 44 ofdisplay 36 displays a list of labels for SENSOR A. The user may scroll or toggle through the list by pressing upbutton 46 and/or downbutton 48, as appropriate. Thelower portion 42 ofdisplay 36 displays instructional information asking the user to select a desired label for sensor A. The right-facing arrow next to the instructional information tells the user that they may accept the selection by pressingnext button 50. - In
FIG. 19 , the user has returned to the menu screen shown inFIG. 15 , as demonstrated by the SENSOR A breadcrumb displayed withinupper portion 40 ofdisplay 36. In this case, the user has toggled or scrolled down to EXIT, which can be selected, as indicated by the right-facing arrow displayed next to the EXIT option, by pressingnext button 50. - In
FIG. 20 , the user has returned to the menu screen shown inFIG. 12 , as demonstrated by the SENSORS breadcrumb displayed withinupper portion 40 ofdisplay 36. In this case, the user has toggled or scrolled down to the SENSOR B option, which can be selected by pressingnext button 50, as indicated by the right-facing arrow displayed next to the SENSOR B option. The user may then, if desired, move through a variety of menu screens to set various options and parameters for sensor B, similar to that illustrated above for sensor A. InFIG. 21 , the user has toggled or scrolled down to the EXIT option, which can be selected by pressingnext button 50, as indicated by the right-facing arrow displayed next to EXIT. - In
FIG. 22 , the user has returned to the menu screen shown inFIG. 9 , as demonstrated by the SETUP breadcrumb displayed withinupper portion 40 ofdisplay 36. In this case, the user has toggled or scrolled down to the OUTPUTS option, which, as evidenced by the right-facing arrow displayed next to the OUTPUTS option, may be selected by pressingnext button 50. - Moving to
FIG. 23 , it can be seen that a user has selected the OUTPUTS option inFIG. 22 , as indicated by the OUTPUTS breadcrumb displayed withinupper portion 40 ofdisplay 36. The left-facing arrow displayed next to the OUTPUTS breadcrumb indicates that the user may return to the previous SETUP screen by pressingback button 52. In this particular menu screen, a user may choose between specifying a number of relays or specifying information regarding a particular relay. It can be seen that the user has highlighted the # RELAYS option by using upbutton 46 and/or downbutton 48, as necessary. - In
FIG. 24 , a # RELAYS breadcrumb and accompanying left-facing arrow has been displayed withinupper portion 40 ofdisplay 36, confirming that the user had (with reference toFIG. 23 ) selected the # RELAYS option by pressingnext button 50. A number “4” is displayed withinintermediate portion 44 ofdisplay 36, and instructional information is displayed withinlower portion 42 ofdisplay 36. The instructional information asks the user to enter the number of desired relays. In some cases, the user may increment the number of relays up or down using upbutton 46 and/or downbutton 48. - Once the number of relays has been entered, a user may return to the sensor setup page (as shown in
FIG. 23 ) by pressing back button 52 (i.e. not saving the entered value) or pressing the next button 50 (saving the entered value). InFIG. 25 , it can be seen that the user has toggled or scrolled down toRELAY 1 in the menu screen ofFIG. 23 . Moving toFIG. 26 , theRELAY 1 breadcrumb displayed withinupper portion 40 ofdisplay 36 confirms that the user selected theRELAY 1 option inFIG. 23 . In the menu screen shown inFIG. 26 , the user is able to choose between a RESET and an EXIT option by toggling or scrolling via upbutton 46 and/or downbutton 48. InFIG. 27 , it can be seen that the user selected the RESET option by pressingnext button 50, as evidenced by the RESET breadcrumb displayed withinupper portion 40 ofdisplay 36.Intermediate portion 44 ofdisplay 36 provides selection options, whilelower portion 42 ofdisplay 36 provides instructional information. - In some cases, the options displayed at a particular menu screen may depend on other equipment options, installations and the like. For example,
FIG. 28 shows a menu screen similar toFIG. 26 , as evidenced by theRELAY 1 breadcrumb displayed withinupper portion 40 ofdisplay 36. However, the options provided withinintermediate portion 44 ofdisplay 36 are different. In this case, the user is able to choose between RESET, RESET RT and EXIT. As evidenced by the right-facing arrow displayed next to RESET RT, the user is in the process of selecting RESET RT. - Moving to
FIG. 29 , the RESET RT breadcrumb displayed withinupper portion 40 ofdisplay 36 confirms that the user selected the RESET RT option.Intermediate portion 44 ofdisplay 36 displays available selection options, which in this case, are limited to YES and NO.Lower portion 42 ofdisplay 36 provides the user with instructional information, which in this particular menu screen, instructs the user that they are to choose whether or not to reset the runtime counter or value forRELAY 1. - In
FIG. 30 , the user has returned to the menu screen shown inFIG. 28 , as demonstrated by theRELAY 1 breadcrumb displayed withinupper portion 40 ofdisplay 36. In this case, the user has toggled or scrolled down to the EXIT option, which, as evidenced by the right-facing arrow displayed next to the EXIT option, may be selected by pressingnext button 50. - In
FIG. 31 , the user has returned to the menu screen shown inFIG. 25 , as demonstrated by the OUTPUTS breadcrumb displayed withinupper portion 40 ofdisplay 36. In this case, the user has toggled or scrolled down to theRELAY 2 option, which, as evidenced by the right-facing arrow displayed next to theRELAY 2 option, may be selected by pressingnext button 50. The user may then, if desired, move through a variety of menu screens to set various options and/or parameters forRELAY 2, similar to that illustrated above forRELAY 1. - Moving to
FIG. 32 , the user has returned to the menu screen shown inFIG. 31 , as demonstrated by the OUTPUTS breadcrumb displayed withinupper portion 40 ofdisplay 36. In this case, the user has toggled or scrolled down to OPTIONS, which, as evidenced by the right-facing arrow displayed next to OPTIONS, may be selected by pressingnext button 50. - In
FIG. 33 , the OPTIONS breadcrumb displayed withinupper portion 40 ofdisplay 36 confirms that the user selected OPTIONS. Controller 18 (FIG. 1 ) provides, withinintermediate portion 44 ofdisplay 36, a list of available options. As illustrated, the user is choosing to configure the minimum off time for the relays. - Moving to
FIG. 34 , the MIN OFF breadcrumb provided withinupper portion 40 ofdisplay 36 confirms that the user selected the MIN OFF option inFIG. 33 .Intermediate portion 44 ofdisplay 36 displays a value that can be increased or decreased using upbutton 46 and/or downbutton 48, as appropriate whilelower portion 42 ofdisplay 36 provides instructional information asking the user to enter a minimum off time for the relays. Once the user has adjusted the value appropriate, it can be entered by pressingnext button 50. - Moving to
FIG. 35 , the user has returned to the menu screen shown inFIG. 33 , as demonstrated by the OPTIONS breadcrumb displayed withinupper portion 40 ofdisplay 36. In this case, the user has toggled or scrolled down to the SHOW RT option, which, as evidenced by the right-facing arrow displayed next to the SHOW RT option, may be selected by pressingnext button 50. - In
FIG. 36 , the SHOW RT breadcrumb displayed withinupper portion 40 ofdisplay 36 confirms that the user has selected the SHOW RT option. Controller 18 (FIG. 1 ) provides, withinintermediate portion 44 ofdisplay 36, a list of available options. As illustrated, the user is choosing to specify whether or not to show the run time for the relays, as explained by the instructional information displayed bycontroller 18 withinlower portion 42 ofdisplay 36. The user can select NO, which is highlighted, by pressingnext button 50. This is evidenced by the right-facing arrow displayed withinlower portion 42 ofdisplay 36. - Moving to
FIG. 37 , the user has returned to the menu screen shown inFIG. 35 , as demonstrated by the OPTIONS breadcrumb displayed withinupper portion 40 ofdisplay 36. In this case, the user has toggled or scrolled down to DI OPTION, which, as evidenced by the right-facing arrow displayed next to DI OPTION, may be selected by pressingnext button 50. - In
FIG. 38 , the DI OPTION breadcrumb displayed withinupper portion 40 ofdisplay 36 confirms that the user selected DI OPTIONS. Controller 18 (FIG. 1 ) provides, withinintermediate portion 44 ofdisplay 36, a list of available options. As illustrated, the user is asked to choose between DISABLE, SETBACK and IGNORE, as explained by the instructional information displayed bycontroller 18 withinlower portion 42 ofdisplay 36. The user can select a desired option by toggling or scrolling through the displayed options using upbutton 46 and/or downbutton 48, as desired. - In
FIG. 39 , the user has returned to the menu screen shown inFIG. 35 , as demonstrated by the OPTIONS breadcrumb displayed withinupper portion 40 ofdisplay 36. In this case, the user has toggled or scrolled down to the EXIT option, which, as evidenced by the right-facing arrow displayed next to the EXIT option, may be selected by pressingnext button 50. - In
FIG. 40 , the user has returned to the menu screen shown inFIG. 32 , as demonstrated by the OUTPUTS breadcrumb displayed withinupper portion 40 ofdisplay 36. In this case, the user has toggled or scrolled down to the EXIT option, which, as evidenced by the right-facing arrow displayed next to the EXIT option, may be selected by pressingnext button 50. - In
FIG. 41 , the user has returned to the menu screen shown inFIG. 9 , as demonstrated by the SETUP breadcrumb displayed withinupper portion 40 ofdisplay 36. In this case, the user has toggled or scrolled down to the EXIT option, which, as evidenced by the right-facing arrow displayed next to the EXIT option, may be selected by pressingnext button 50. -
FIG. 42 illustrates a home page in which relays 1, 2 and 4 are on, and in which the user has toggled through home page options to reach a screen displaying sensor information. A sensor or other information source labeled ROOM A is returning a sensed value of 72.5° Fahrenheit, while SENSOR B is returning a sensed value of 68.0° Fahrenheit. In some cases, a sensor may retain a label such as SENSOR A, SENSOR B, and the like. Alternatively, a particular sensor may be labeled in accordance with its location, such as ROOM A, BOILER, and the like. Some example labels are shown inFIG. 18 . - The previous Figures have provided illustrative but non-limiting examples of menu screens that may be encountered while engaged in setup of environmental control device 10 (
FIG. 1 ). In some cases,environmental control device 10 may also accommodate a variety of menu or programming menu screens, as shown in the ensuing Figures. - In
FIG. 43 , the MENU/PROGRAM breadcrumb information displayed withinupper portion 40 ofdisplay 36 indicates that the user has selected a PROGRAM option from a menu level within the hierarchical menu structure. The left-facing arrow displayed next to the PROGRAM breadcrumb indicates that pressing backbutton 52 would permit the user to return to the MENU level.Intermediate portion 44 ofdisplay 36 provides the user with a list of available options. In this particular menu screen, the user is able to select from a list of relays. - Moving to
FIG. 44 , theRELAY 1 breadcrumb displayed withinupper portion 40 ofdisplay 36 confirms that the user selectedRELAY 1 inFIG. 43 . InFIG. 44 , the user is provided with a list of options pertaining torelay 1. InFIG. 45 , it can be see via the SETPOINT breadcrumb provided withinupper portion 40 ofdisplay 36 that the user selected the SETPOINT option inFIG. 44 . Controller 18 (FIG. 1 ) provides, viaintermediate portion 44 ofdisplay 36, a setpoint value to adjust.Lower portion 42 ofdisplay 36 displays, courtesy ofcontroller 18, instructional information asking the user to enter a setpoint value forrelay 1. The setpoint value forrelay 1 can be increased or decreased using upbutton 46 and/or downbutton 48, as appropriate. Pressingnext button 50 will enter the value, as indicated by the right-facing arrow disposed next to the instructional information. - In
FIG. 46 , the user has returned to the menu screen shown inFIG. 44 , as demonstrated by theRELAY 1 breadcrumb displayed withinupper portion 40 ofdisplay 36. In this case, the user has toggled or scrolled down to the SETBACK option, which, as evidenced by the right-facing arrow displayed next to the SETBACK option, may be selected by pressingnext button 50. - Moving to
FIG. 47 , the SETBACK breadcrumb displayed withinupper portion 40 ofdisplay 36 confirms that the user selected the SETBACK option inFIG. 46 . Controller 18 (FIG. 1 ) provides, viaintermediate portion 44 ofdisplay 36, a setback setpoint value to adjust.Lower portion 42 ofdisplay 36 displays, courtesy ofcontroller 18, instructional information asking the user to enter a setback setpoint value forrelay 1. The setback setpoint value forrelay 1 can be increased or decreased using upbutton 46 and/or downbutton 48, as appropriate. Pressingnext button 50 will enter the value, as indicated by the right-facing arrow disposed next to the instructional information. - In
FIG. 48 , the user has returned to the menu screen shown inFIG. 44 , as demonstrated by theRELAY 1 breadcrumb displayed withinupper portion 40 ofdisplay 36. In this case, the user has toggled or scrolled down to the DIFFRNTL option, which, as evidenced by the right-facing arrow displayed next to the DIFFRNTL option, may be selected by pressingnext button 50. - Moving to
FIG. 49 , the DIFFRNTL breadcrumb displayed withinupper portion 40 ofdisplay 36 confirms that the user selected the DIFFRNTL option inFIG. 48 . Controller 18 (FIG. 1 ) provides, viaintermediate portion 44 ofdisplay 36, a differential value to adjust.Lower portion 42 ofdisplay 36 displays, courtesy ofcontroller 18, instructional information asking the user to enter a differential forrelay 1. The differential value forrelay 1 can be increased or decreased using upbutton 46 and/or downbutton 48, as appropriate. Pressingnext button 50 will enter the value, as indicated by the right-facing arrow disposed next to the instructional information. - In
FIG. 50 , the user has returned to the menu screen shown inFIG. 44 , as demonstrated by theRELAY 1 breadcrumb displayed withinupper portion 40 ofdisplay 36. In this case, the user has toggled or scrolled down to the SENSOR option, which, as evidenced by the right-facing arrow displayed next to the SENSOR option, may be selected by pressingnext button 50. - Moving to
FIG. 51 , the SENSOR breadcrumb displayed withinupper portion 40 ofdisplay 36 confirms that the user selected the SENSOR option inFIG. 50 .Intermediate portion 44 ofdisplay 36 provides a list of available options. In this particular screen, the user is able to select between SENSOR A and SENSOR B. In other instances, depending on equipment setup, there may be additional options to choose from.Lower portion 42 ofdisplay 36 provides instructional information asking the user to select a sensor forrelay 1. The user may toggle between the displayed options by pressing upbutton 46 and/or downbutton 48, as appropriate. Pressingnext button 50 will enter the selection, as indicated by the right-facing arrow disposed next to the instructional information. - In
FIG. 52 , the user has returned to the menu screen shown inFIG. 44 , as demonstrated by theRELAY 1 breadcrumb information displayed withinupper portion 40 ofdisplay 36. In this case, the user has toggled or scrolled down to the HEAT/COOL option, which, as evidenced by the right-facing arrow displayed next to the HEAT/COOL option, may be selected by pressingnext button 50. - Moving to
FIG. 53 , the HEAT/COOL breadcrumb displayed withinupper portion 40 ofdisplay 36 confirms that the user selected the HEAT/COOL option inFIG. 52 .Intermediate portion 44 ofdisplay 36 provides a list of available options. In this particular screen, the user is able to select between HEAT (RA) and COOL (DA).Lower portion 42 ofdisplay 36 provides instructional information telling the user to select Heat or Cool forrelay 1. The user may toggle between the displayed options by pressing upbutton 46 and/or downbutton 48, as appropriate. Pressingnext button 50 will enter the selection, as indicated by the right-facing arrow disposed next to the instructional information. - In
FIG. 54 , the user has returned to the menu screen shown inFIG. 44 , as demonstrated by theRELAY 1 breadcrumb displayed withinupper portion 40 ofdisplay 36. In this case, the user has toggled or scrolled down to the EXIT option, which, as evidenced by the right-facing arrow displayed next to the EXIT option, may be selected by pressingnext button 50. - In some cases, the options displayed at a particular menu screen may depend on other equipment options, installations and the like. For example,
FIG. 55 shows a menu screen similar toFIG. 43 , as evidenced by the PROGRAM breadcrumb displayed withinupper portion 40 ofdisplay 36. Similarly,FIG. 56 hasRELAY 1 breadcrumb information similar to that ofFIG. 44 . - In
FIG. 56 , however, the options provided withinintermediate portion 44 ofdisplay 36 are different that shown inFIG. 44 . In this case, the user is provided a different list of available options forrelay 1. As before, the user may toggle or scroll through the list of available options using upbutton 46 and/or downbutton 48, as desired. - The invention should not be considered limited to the particular examples described above, but rather should be understood to cover all aspects of the invention as set out in the attached claims. Various modifications, equivalent processes, as well as numerous structures to which the invention can be applicable will be readily apparent to those of skill in the art upon review of the instant specification.
Claims (20)
1. A temperature controller, comprising:
a controller having a control algorithm for controlling one or more pieces of HVAC equipment remote from the temperature controller;
a user interface coupled to the controller, the user interface having a display and a number of buttons that are separate from the display, the number of buttons positioned in a button region that is located below the display, the number of buttons including:
an up button and a down button;
a back button and a next button;
a program menu button for initiating a programming mode, the controller displaying a hierarchical menu structure in the programming mode, wherein the hierarchical menu structure is traversed using the up button, the down button, the next button and the back button, the hierarchical menu structure includes a number of menus, wherein in the programming mode, at least some of the menus include a first label for labeling the current active menu on the display, and one or more second labels each for labeling a currently available sub-menu;
a home button for causing the controller to display a home page on the display;
the home button and the program menu button positioned in the button region below the display;
the up button positioned above the down button;
the next button positioned to the right of the back button;
the next button positioned to the right of the up button and down button; and
the back button positioned to the left of the up button and the down button.
2. The temperature controller of claim 1 , wherein in the programming mode, one or more of the menus query a user to enter a value, and wherein one or more of the up button, down button, next button and back button are used to enter the value.
3. The temperature controller of claim 1 , wherein in the programming mode, one or more of the menus query a user to select a value from a list of values, and wherein one or more of the up button, down button, next button and back button are used to select the value from the list of values.
4. The temperature controller of claim 1 , wherein the current active menu includes a first indicator associated with the first label for indicating that a menu immediately above the current active menu can be activated by depressing the back button.
5. The temperature controller of claim 4 , wherein a desired one of the one or more second labels can be selected by using the up button and/or down button, and wherein the current active menu includes a second indicator associated with a selected one of the one or more second labels for indicating that a corresponding sub-menu may be activated by depressing the next button.
6. The temperature controller of claim 5 , wherein the first label resembles a left pointing arrow.
7. The temperature controller of claim 6 , wherein the second label resembles a right pointing arrow.
8. The temperature controller of claim 1 , wherein the control algorithm has a number of programmable control parameters, and wherein the home page displays a value of one or more of the control parameters.
9. The temperature controller of claim 8 , wherein one of the number of programmable control parameters includes a set point, and wherein the home page displays a value of the set point.
10. The temperature controller of claim 1 , wherein the control algorithm accepts one or more sensor input values, and wherein the home page displays a value of one or more of the sensor input values.
11. The temperature controller of claim 1 , wherein the control algorithm provides one or more control outputs, and wherein the home page displays a value of one or more of the control outputs.
12. The temperature controller of claim 1 , wherein the up button, the down button, the next button and the back button are collectively laterally centered in the button region.
13. The temperature controller of claim 1 , wherein the home button is positioned in the upper left of the button region.
14. The temperature controller of claim 1 , wherein the program menu button is positioned in the upper right of the button region.
15. A temperature controller, comprising:
a controller having a control algorithm for controlling one or more pieces of HVAC equipment remote from the temperature controller;
a user interface coupled to the controller, the user interface having a display and a number of buttons that are separate from the display, the number of buttons positioned in a button region that is located below the display, the number of buttons including:
an up button and a down button;
a back button and a next button;
a program menu button for initiating a programming mode, the controller displaying a hierarchical menu structure in the programming mode, wherein the hierarchical menu structure is traversed using the up button, the down button, the next button and the back button;
a home button for causing the controller to display a home page on the display;
the home button and the program menu button positioned in the button region below the display;
the up button positioned above the down button;
the next button positioned to the right of the back button;
the next button positioned to the right of the up button and down button;
the back button positioned to the left of the up button and the down button;
wherein the hierarchical menu structure includes a number of menus, and wherein in the programming mode, at least some of the menus include a first label for labeling the current active menu on the display, and one or more second labels each for labeling a currently available sub-menu;
wherein in the programming mode, one or more of the menus query a user to enter a value, and wherein one or more of the up button, down button, next button and back button are used to enter the value; and
wherein in the programming mode, one or more of the menus query a user to select a value from a list of values, and wherein one or more of the up button, down button, next button and back button are used to select the value from the list of values.
16. The temperature controller of claim 15 , further comprising:
a housing having a front, a back, and side walls extending between the front and back, the front of the housing have a height dimension and a width dimension, wherein the height dimension of the front of the housing is at least twice as large as a width dimension.
17. The temperature controller of claim 16 , wherein the display has a height dimension and a width dimension, wherein the height dimension of the display is at least 1.5 times as large as a width dimension of the display
18. The temperature controller of claim 15 , wherein the height dimension of the front of the housing is at least three times as large as a width dimension
19. The temperature controller of claim 16 , wherein the up button, down button, back button, next button, program menu button and home button are the only buttons on a front of the thermostat.
20. A thermostat, comprising:
a housing having a front, a back, and side walls extending between the front and back, the front of the housing have a height dimension and a width dimension, wherein the height dimension of the front of the housing is at least twice as large as a width dimension;
a display on the front of the housing, the display further having a height dimension and a width dimension, wherein the height dimension of the display is at least 1.5 times as large as a width dimension of the display;
a button region on the front of the housing positioned below the display, the button region including:
an up button and a down button;
a back button and a next button;
a program menu button for initiating a programming mode of the temperature controller, the temperature controller displaying a hierarchical menu structure in the programming mode, wherein the hierarchical menu structure is traversed using the up button, the down button, the next button and the back button; and
a home button for causing a home page to be displayed on the display.
Priority Applications (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
US11/751,882 US20080295030A1 (en) | 2007-05-22 | 2007-05-22 | User interface for special purpose controller |
US14/835,183 US10037044B2 (en) | 2007-05-22 | 2015-08-25 | User interface for special purpose controller |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
US11/751,882 US20080295030A1 (en) | 2007-05-22 | 2007-05-22 | User interface for special purpose controller |
Related Child Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
US14/835,183 Continuation US10037044B2 (en) | 2007-05-22 | 2015-08-25 | User interface for special purpose controller |
Publications (1)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
---|---|
US20080295030A1 true US20080295030A1 (en) | 2008-11-27 |
Family
ID=40073569
Family Applications (2)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
US11/751,882 Abandoned US20080295030A1 (en) | 2007-05-22 | 2007-05-22 | User interface for special purpose controller |
US14/835,183 Active US10037044B2 (en) | 2007-05-22 | 2015-08-25 | User interface for special purpose controller |
Family Applications After (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
US14/835,183 Active US10037044B2 (en) | 2007-05-22 | 2015-08-25 | User interface for special purpose controller |
Country Status (1)
Country | Link |
---|---|
US (2) | US20080295030A1 (en) |
Cited By (25)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US20090019188A1 (en) * | 2007-07-11 | 2009-01-15 | Igt | Processing input for computing systems based on the state of execution |
US20090125740A1 (en) * | 2007-11-09 | 2009-05-14 | Ragan Steven M | Dual programmable energy saving timer system |
US20120067561A1 (en) * | 2010-09-21 | 2012-03-22 | Honeywell International Inc. | Remote control of an hvac system that uses a common temperature setpoint for both heat and cool modes |
US20120124500A1 (en) * | 2010-11-16 | 2012-05-17 | Motorola Mobility, Inc. | Use of discrete input to control controllable device |
US9176656B1 (en) * | 2013-05-31 | 2015-11-03 | Google Inc. | Graphical input display having a segmented scrollbar and escape hatch to facilitate navigating large bodies of content |
US20160018308A1 (en) * | 2014-07-16 | 2016-01-21 | Mitutoyo Corporation | Hardness tester |
US9847797B2 (en) * | 2010-02-22 | 2017-12-19 | Shur-Co, Llc | Wireless controllers |
US9890971B2 (en) | 2015-05-04 | 2018-02-13 | Johnson Controls Technology Company | User control device with hinged mounting plate |
US10037044B2 (en) | 2007-05-22 | 2018-07-31 | Honeywell International Inc. | User interface for special purpose controller |
US10162327B2 (en) | 2015-10-28 | 2018-12-25 | Johnson Controls Technology Company | Multi-function thermostat with concierge features |
US10318266B2 (en) | 2015-11-25 | 2019-06-11 | Johnson Controls Technology Company | Modular multi-function thermostat |
US10410300B2 (en) | 2015-09-11 | 2019-09-10 | Johnson Controls Technology Company | Thermostat with occupancy detection based on social media event data |
USD863231S1 (en) * | 2018-03-07 | 2019-10-15 | Aerco International, Inc. | Front panel of a controller |
US10458669B2 (en) | 2017-03-29 | 2019-10-29 | Johnson Controls Technology Company | Thermostat with interactive installation features |
US10546472B2 (en) | 2015-10-28 | 2020-01-28 | Johnson Controls Technology Company | Thermostat with direction handoff features |
US10655881B2 (en) | 2015-10-28 | 2020-05-19 | Johnson Controls Technology Company | Thermostat with halo light system and emergency directions |
US10677484B2 (en) | 2015-05-04 | 2020-06-09 | Johnson Controls Technology Company | User control device and multi-function home control system |
US10712038B2 (en) | 2017-04-14 | 2020-07-14 | Johnson Controls Technology Company | Multi-function thermostat with air quality display |
US10760809B2 (en) | 2015-09-11 | 2020-09-01 | Johnson Controls Technology Company | Thermostat with mode settings for multiple zones |
US10941951B2 (en) | 2016-07-27 | 2021-03-09 | Johnson Controls Technology Company | Systems and methods for temperature and humidity control |
US11107390B2 (en) | 2018-12-21 | 2021-08-31 | Johnson Controls Technology Company | Display device with halo |
US11131474B2 (en) | 2018-03-09 | 2021-09-28 | Johnson Controls Tyco IP Holdings LLP | Thermostat with user interface features |
US11162698B2 (en) | 2017-04-14 | 2021-11-02 | Johnson Controls Tyco IP Holdings LLP | Thermostat with exhaust fan control for air quality and humidity control |
US11216020B2 (en) | 2015-05-04 | 2022-01-04 | Johnson Controls Tyco IP Holdings LLP | Mountable touch thermostat using transparent screen technology |
US11277893B2 (en) | 2015-10-28 | 2022-03-15 | Johnson Controls Technology Company | Thermostat with area light system and occupancy sensor |
Families Citing this family (2)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
CA3189534A1 (en) | 2020-07-16 | 2022-01-20 | Invacare Corporation | System and method for concentrating gas |
CA3189540A1 (en) | 2020-07-16 | 2022-01-20 | Invacare Corporation | System and method for concentrating gas |
Citations (32)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US4386649A (en) * | 1980-07-15 | 1983-06-07 | Nuclear Systems, Inc. | Programmable thermostatic control device |
US4621336A (en) * | 1984-09-17 | 1986-11-04 | Emerson Electric Co. | Visual display of time schedule in a programmable thermostat |
US5348078A (en) * | 1993-07-08 | 1994-09-20 | Steven D. Dushane | Dwelling heating and air conditioning system |
US5482209A (en) * | 1994-06-01 | 1996-01-09 | Honeywell Inc. | Method and means for programming a programmable electronic thermostat |
US5590831A (en) * | 1994-10-19 | 1997-01-07 | Whirlpool Corporation | Menu driven remote control for a room air conditioner |
US5873519A (en) * | 1997-08-19 | 1999-02-23 | Heatcraft Inc. | Electronic thermostat with multiple program options |
US5937942A (en) * | 1998-03-17 | 1999-08-17 | Hunter Fan Company | Electronic programmable thermostat with temporary reset |
US6104399A (en) * | 1997-06-06 | 2000-08-15 | U.S. Philips Corporation | System for menu-driven instruction input |
US6502758B2 (en) * | 2000-07-11 | 2003-01-07 | Invensys Controls Italy Srl | Electronic device for regulating and controlling ambient temperatures, and relative setting method |
US6542846B1 (en) * | 2000-11-09 | 2003-04-01 | Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. | Thermal management system for a portable ultrasound imaging device |
US6741915B2 (en) * | 2001-08-22 | 2004-05-25 | Mmi Controls, Ltd. | Usage monitoring HVAC control system |
US6824069B2 (en) * | 2002-01-30 | 2004-11-30 | Howard B. Rosen | Programmable thermostat system employing a touch screen unit for intuitive interactive interface with a user |
US20040260411A1 (en) * | 2003-02-25 | 2004-12-23 | Cannon Joel R. | Consumer energy services web-enabled software and method |
US20050102635A1 (en) * | 2003-11-10 | 2005-05-12 | Jiang Zhaowei C. | Navigation pattern on a directory tree |
US20050103875A1 (en) * | 2003-11-14 | 2005-05-19 | Ranco Incorporated Of Delaware | Thermostat with configurable service contact information and reminder timers |
US20050270151A1 (en) * | 2003-08-22 | 2005-12-08 | Honeywell International, Inc. | RF interconnected HVAC system and security system |
US20060004492A1 (en) * | 2004-07-01 | 2006-01-05 | Terlson Brad A | Devices and methods for providing configuration information to a controller |
US20060020969A1 (en) * | 2004-07-12 | 2006-01-26 | Shingo Utsuki | Electronic apparatus, display controlling method for electronic apparatus and graphical user interface |
US6993417B2 (en) * | 2001-09-10 | 2006-01-31 | Osann Jr Robert | System for energy sensing analysis and feedback |
US6997390B2 (en) * | 2003-03-21 | 2006-02-14 | Home Comfort Zones, Inc. | Retrofit HVAC zone climate control system |
US6998976B2 (en) * | 2002-09-25 | 2006-02-14 | Denso Corporation | Operating device in a vehicle |
US20060123361A1 (en) * | 2004-12-06 | 2006-06-08 | Oracle International Corporation | Methods and systems for representing breadcrumb paths, breadcrumb inline menus and hierarchical structure in a web environment |
US20060192021A1 (en) * | 2005-02-28 | 2006-08-31 | Schultz David A | Automatic thermostat schedule/program selector system |
US20060241838A1 (en) * | 2005-04-20 | 2006-10-26 | Marcello Mongiardo | Input device for agricultural vehicle information display |
US7222800B2 (en) * | 2003-08-18 | 2007-05-29 | Honeywell International Inc. | Controller customization management system |
US7302642B2 (en) * | 2003-06-03 | 2007-11-27 | Tim Simon, Inc. | Thermostat with touch-screen display |
US20070300168A1 (en) * | 2006-03-23 | 2007-12-27 | Oce-Technologies B.V. | System for programming processing operations on an ordered set of objects |
US7383150B2 (en) * | 2006-06-12 | 2008-06-03 | Johnson Outdoors Inc. | Diving computer with programmable display |
US20080133060A1 (en) * | 2006-11-30 | 2008-06-05 | Honeywell International Inc. | Hvac zone control panel with checkout utility |
US7523872B2 (en) * | 2002-01-31 | 2009-04-28 | Mitsubishi Denki Kabushiki Kaisha | Air conditioner control system, central remote controller, and facility controller |
US7555364B2 (en) * | 2001-08-22 | 2009-06-30 | MMI Controls, L.P. | Adaptive hierarchy usage monitoring HVAC control system |
US7556207B2 (en) * | 2005-08-04 | 2009-07-07 | Emerson Electric Co. | Thermostat with touch membrane feature |
Family Cites Families (38)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US4771392A (en) * | 1978-01-30 | 1988-09-13 | Edmund F. Bard | Programmable time varying control system and method |
US4644320A (en) * | 1984-09-14 | 1987-02-17 | Carr R Stephen | Home energy monitoring and control system |
US4799176A (en) * | 1986-12-29 | 1989-01-17 | Harper-Wyman Company | Electronic digital thermostat |
US4843084A (en) * | 1987-02-12 | 1989-06-27 | Parker Electronics, Inc. | Thermostat control system |
US4829779A (en) * | 1987-12-15 | 1989-05-16 | Hussmann Corporation | Interface adapter for interfacing a remote controller with commercial refrigeration and environmental control systems |
US4828016A (en) * | 1987-12-23 | 1989-05-09 | Emerson Electric Co. | Programmable electronic thermostat with means for enabling economical recovery |
US5086385A (en) * | 1989-01-31 | 1992-02-04 | Custom Command Systems | Expandable home automation system |
US5400246A (en) * | 1989-05-09 | 1995-03-21 | Ansan Industries, Ltd. | Peripheral data acquisition, monitor, and adaptive control system via personal computer |
US5189412A (en) * | 1990-05-11 | 1993-02-23 | Hunter Fan Company | Remote control for a ceiling fan |
US5218196A (en) * | 1991-09-05 | 1993-06-08 | Frost Controls, Inc. | Light curtain system with system and watchdog microcontrollers |
US5818428A (en) * | 1993-01-21 | 1998-10-06 | Whirlpool Corporation | Appliance control system with configurable interface |
US9513744B2 (en) * | 1994-08-15 | 2016-12-06 | Apple Inc. | Control systems employing novel physical controls and touch screens |
US6297724B1 (en) * | 1994-09-09 | 2001-10-02 | The Whitaker Corporation | Lighting control subsystem for use in system architecture for automated building |
US5572438A (en) * | 1995-01-05 | 1996-11-05 | Teco Energy Management Services | Engery management and building automation system |
US5905442A (en) * | 1996-02-07 | 1999-05-18 | Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. | Method and apparatus for controlling and determining the status of electrical devices from remote locations |
US5673850A (en) * | 1996-07-22 | 1997-10-07 | Lux Products Corporation | Programmable thermostat with rotary dial program setting |
US6059195A (en) * | 1998-01-23 | 2000-05-09 | Tridelta Industries, Inc. | Integrated appliance control system |
US6891838B1 (en) * | 1998-06-22 | 2005-05-10 | Statsignal Ipc, Llc | System and method for monitoring and controlling residential devices |
US7831930B2 (en) * | 2001-11-20 | 2010-11-09 | Universal Electronics Inc. | System and method for displaying a user interface for a remote control application |
US6121593A (en) * | 1998-08-19 | 2000-09-19 | Duck Creek Energy, Inc. | Home appliances provided with control systems which may be actuated from a remote location |
US6275166B1 (en) * | 1999-01-19 | 2001-08-14 | Architron Systems, Inc. | RF remote appliance control/monitoring system |
JP3419355B2 (en) * | 1999-08-10 | 2003-06-23 | 日本電気株式会社 | Scheduling control device and method |
US6453687B2 (en) * | 2000-01-07 | 2002-09-24 | Robertshaw Controls Company | Refrigeration monitor unit |
CA2432440C (en) * | 2001-01-12 | 2007-03-27 | Novar Controls Corporation | Small building automation control system |
US20040059815A1 (en) * | 2001-01-24 | 2004-03-25 | Buckingham Duane W. | Guest room service and control system |
EP1260886A3 (en) * | 2001-05-23 | 2003-11-05 | ABB Sace S.p.A. | Home automation system |
US20040083128A1 (en) * | 2002-01-24 | 2004-04-29 | Buckingham Duane W. | Smart router for a guest room service and control system |
CN1656661A (en) * | 2002-03-28 | 2005-08-17 | 罗伯绍控制器公司 | Energy management system and method |
HK1052830A2 (en) * | 2003-02-26 | 2003-09-05 | Intexact Technologies Ltd | An integrated programmable system for controlling the operation of electrical and/or electronic appliances of a premises |
US7047092B2 (en) * | 2003-04-08 | 2006-05-16 | Coraccess Systems | Home automation contextual user interface |
US7549961B1 (en) * | 2003-07-31 | 2009-06-23 | Sonosite, Inc. | System and method supporting imaging and monitoring applications |
US7755506B1 (en) * | 2003-09-03 | 2010-07-13 | Legrand Home Systems, Inc. | Automation and theater control system |
US20050125083A1 (en) * | 2003-11-10 | 2005-06-09 | Kiko Frederick J. | Automation apparatus and methods |
US20060147003A1 (en) * | 2004-12-30 | 2006-07-06 | Carrier Corporation | Remote telephone access control of multiple home comfort systems |
CA2544080C (en) * | 2005-04-19 | 2011-01-25 | Robert Teti | Set-back control for both hvac and water heater via a single programmable thermostat |
US7475559B2 (en) * | 2005-08-05 | 2009-01-13 | Trans/Air Manufacturing Corp. | Electronic vehicle climate control system with highly integrated multi-function switches |
US7415310B2 (en) * | 2005-09-15 | 2008-08-19 | Intermatic Incorporated | System for home automation |
US20080295030A1 (en) | 2007-05-22 | 2008-11-27 | Honeywell International Inc. | User interface for special purpose controller |
-
2007
- 2007-05-22 US US11/751,882 patent/US20080295030A1/en not_active Abandoned
-
2015
- 2015-08-25 US US14/835,183 patent/US10037044B2/en active Active
Patent Citations (32)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US4386649A (en) * | 1980-07-15 | 1983-06-07 | Nuclear Systems, Inc. | Programmable thermostatic control device |
US4621336A (en) * | 1984-09-17 | 1986-11-04 | Emerson Electric Co. | Visual display of time schedule in a programmable thermostat |
US5348078A (en) * | 1993-07-08 | 1994-09-20 | Steven D. Dushane | Dwelling heating and air conditioning system |
US5482209A (en) * | 1994-06-01 | 1996-01-09 | Honeywell Inc. | Method and means for programming a programmable electronic thermostat |
US5590831A (en) * | 1994-10-19 | 1997-01-07 | Whirlpool Corporation | Menu driven remote control for a room air conditioner |
US6104399A (en) * | 1997-06-06 | 2000-08-15 | U.S. Philips Corporation | System for menu-driven instruction input |
US5873519A (en) * | 1997-08-19 | 1999-02-23 | Heatcraft Inc. | Electronic thermostat with multiple program options |
US5937942A (en) * | 1998-03-17 | 1999-08-17 | Hunter Fan Company | Electronic programmable thermostat with temporary reset |
US6502758B2 (en) * | 2000-07-11 | 2003-01-07 | Invensys Controls Italy Srl | Electronic device for regulating and controlling ambient temperatures, and relative setting method |
US6542846B1 (en) * | 2000-11-09 | 2003-04-01 | Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. | Thermal management system for a portable ultrasound imaging device |
US6741915B2 (en) * | 2001-08-22 | 2004-05-25 | Mmi Controls, Ltd. | Usage monitoring HVAC control system |
US7555364B2 (en) * | 2001-08-22 | 2009-06-30 | MMI Controls, L.P. | Adaptive hierarchy usage monitoring HVAC control system |
US6993417B2 (en) * | 2001-09-10 | 2006-01-31 | Osann Jr Robert | System for energy sensing analysis and feedback |
US6824069B2 (en) * | 2002-01-30 | 2004-11-30 | Howard B. Rosen | Programmable thermostat system employing a touch screen unit for intuitive interactive interface with a user |
US7523872B2 (en) * | 2002-01-31 | 2009-04-28 | Mitsubishi Denki Kabushiki Kaisha | Air conditioner control system, central remote controller, and facility controller |
US6998976B2 (en) * | 2002-09-25 | 2006-02-14 | Denso Corporation | Operating device in a vehicle |
US20040260411A1 (en) * | 2003-02-25 | 2004-12-23 | Cannon Joel R. | Consumer energy services web-enabled software and method |
US6997390B2 (en) * | 2003-03-21 | 2006-02-14 | Home Comfort Zones, Inc. | Retrofit HVAC zone climate control system |
US7302642B2 (en) * | 2003-06-03 | 2007-11-27 | Tim Simon, Inc. | Thermostat with touch-screen display |
US7222800B2 (en) * | 2003-08-18 | 2007-05-29 | Honeywell International Inc. | Controller customization management system |
US20050270151A1 (en) * | 2003-08-22 | 2005-12-08 | Honeywell International, Inc. | RF interconnected HVAC system and security system |
US20050102635A1 (en) * | 2003-11-10 | 2005-05-12 | Jiang Zhaowei C. | Navigation pattern on a directory tree |
US20050103875A1 (en) * | 2003-11-14 | 2005-05-19 | Ranco Incorporated Of Delaware | Thermostat with configurable service contact information and reminder timers |
US20060004492A1 (en) * | 2004-07-01 | 2006-01-05 | Terlson Brad A | Devices and methods for providing configuration information to a controller |
US20060020969A1 (en) * | 2004-07-12 | 2006-01-26 | Shingo Utsuki | Electronic apparatus, display controlling method for electronic apparatus and graphical user interface |
US20060123361A1 (en) * | 2004-12-06 | 2006-06-08 | Oracle International Corporation | Methods and systems for representing breadcrumb paths, breadcrumb inline menus and hierarchical structure in a web environment |
US20060192021A1 (en) * | 2005-02-28 | 2006-08-31 | Schultz David A | Automatic thermostat schedule/program selector system |
US20060241838A1 (en) * | 2005-04-20 | 2006-10-26 | Marcello Mongiardo | Input device for agricultural vehicle information display |
US7556207B2 (en) * | 2005-08-04 | 2009-07-07 | Emerson Electric Co. | Thermostat with touch membrane feature |
US20070300168A1 (en) * | 2006-03-23 | 2007-12-27 | Oce-Technologies B.V. | System for programming processing operations on an ordered set of objects |
US7383150B2 (en) * | 2006-06-12 | 2008-06-03 | Johnson Outdoors Inc. | Diving computer with programmable display |
US20080133060A1 (en) * | 2006-11-30 | 2008-06-05 | Honeywell International Inc. | Hvac zone control panel with checkout utility |
Cited By (42)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US10037044B2 (en) | 2007-05-22 | 2018-07-31 | Honeywell International Inc. | User interface for special purpose controller |
US20090019188A1 (en) * | 2007-07-11 | 2009-01-15 | Igt | Processing input for computing systems based on the state of execution |
US20090125740A1 (en) * | 2007-11-09 | 2009-05-14 | Ragan Steven M | Dual programmable energy saving timer system |
US9847797B2 (en) * | 2010-02-22 | 2017-12-19 | Shur-Co, Llc | Wireless controllers |
US8950687B2 (en) * | 2010-09-21 | 2015-02-10 | Honeywell International Inc. | Remote control of an HVAC system that uses a common temperature setpoint for both heat and cool modes |
US9816719B2 (en) | 2010-09-21 | 2017-11-14 | Honeywell International Inc. | Remote control of an HVAC system that uses a common temperature setpoint for both heat and cool modes |
US10422543B2 (en) | 2010-09-21 | 2019-09-24 | Ademco Inc. | Remote control of an HVAC system that uses a common temperature setpoint for both heat and cool modes |
US20120067561A1 (en) * | 2010-09-21 | 2012-03-22 | Honeywell International Inc. | Remote control of an hvac system that uses a common temperature setpoint for both heat and cool modes |
US20120124500A1 (en) * | 2010-11-16 | 2012-05-17 | Motorola Mobility, Inc. | Use of discrete input to control controllable device |
US9176656B1 (en) * | 2013-05-31 | 2015-11-03 | Google Inc. | Graphical input display having a segmented scrollbar and escape hatch to facilitate navigating large bodies of content |
US20160018308A1 (en) * | 2014-07-16 | 2016-01-21 | Mitutoyo Corporation | Hardness tester |
US9890971B2 (en) | 2015-05-04 | 2018-02-13 | Johnson Controls Technology Company | User control device with hinged mounting plate |
US9964328B2 (en) | 2015-05-04 | 2018-05-08 | Johnson Controls Technology Company | User control device with cantilevered display |
US11216020B2 (en) | 2015-05-04 | 2022-01-04 | Johnson Controls Tyco IP Holdings LLP | Mountable touch thermostat using transparent screen technology |
US10808958B2 (en) | 2015-05-04 | 2020-10-20 | Johnson Controls Technology Company | User control device with cantilevered display |
US10677484B2 (en) | 2015-05-04 | 2020-06-09 | Johnson Controls Technology Company | User control device and multi-function home control system |
US10627126B2 (en) | 2015-05-04 | 2020-04-21 | Johnson Controls Technology Company | User control device with hinged mounting plate |
US10769735B2 (en) | 2015-09-11 | 2020-09-08 | Johnson Controls Technology Company | Thermostat with user interface features |
US10760809B2 (en) | 2015-09-11 | 2020-09-01 | Johnson Controls Technology Company | Thermostat with mode settings for multiple zones |
US11087417B2 (en) | 2015-09-11 | 2021-08-10 | Johnson Controls Tyco IP Holdings LLP | Thermostat with bi-directional communications interface for monitoring HVAC equipment |
US11080800B2 (en) | 2015-09-11 | 2021-08-03 | Johnson Controls Tyco IP Holdings LLP | Thermostat having network connected branding features |
US10510127B2 (en) | 2015-09-11 | 2019-12-17 | Johnson Controls Technology Company | Thermostat having network connected branding features |
US10410300B2 (en) | 2015-09-11 | 2019-09-10 | Johnson Controls Technology Company | Thermostat with occupancy detection based on social media event data |
US10559045B2 (en) | 2015-09-11 | 2020-02-11 | Johnson Controls Technology Company | Thermostat with occupancy detection based on load of HVAC equipment |
US10310477B2 (en) | 2015-10-28 | 2019-06-04 | Johnson Controls Technology Company | Multi-function thermostat with occupant tracking features |
US10969131B2 (en) | 2015-10-28 | 2021-04-06 | Johnson Controls Technology Company | Sensor with halo light system |
US11277893B2 (en) | 2015-10-28 | 2022-03-15 | Johnson Controls Technology Company | Thermostat with area light system and occupancy sensor |
US10162327B2 (en) | 2015-10-28 | 2018-12-25 | Johnson Controls Technology Company | Multi-function thermostat with concierge features |
US10732600B2 (en) | 2015-10-28 | 2020-08-04 | Johnson Controls Technology Company | Multi-function thermostat with health monitoring features |
US10345781B2 (en) | 2015-10-28 | 2019-07-09 | Johnson Controls Technology Company | Multi-function thermostat with health monitoring features |
US10546472B2 (en) | 2015-10-28 | 2020-01-28 | Johnson Controls Technology Company | Thermostat with direction handoff features |
US10180673B2 (en) | 2015-10-28 | 2019-01-15 | Johnson Controls Technology Company | Multi-function thermostat with emergency direction features |
US10655881B2 (en) | 2015-10-28 | 2020-05-19 | Johnson Controls Technology Company | Thermostat with halo light system and emergency directions |
US10318266B2 (en) | 2015-11-25 | 2019-06-11 | Johnson Controls Technology Company | Modular multi-function thermostat |
US10941951B2 (en) | 2016-07-27 | 2021-03-09 | Johnson Controls Technology Company | Systems and methods for temperature and humidity control |
US10458669B2 (en) | 2017-03-29 | 2019-10-29 | Johnson Controls Technology Company | Thermostat with interactive installation features |
US11441799B2 (en) | 2017-03-29 | 2022-09-13 | Johnson Controls Tyco IP Holdings LLP | Thermostat with interactive installation features |
US11162698B2 (en) | 2017-04-14 | 2021-11-02 | Johnson Controls Tyco IP Holdings LLP | Thermostat with exhaust fan control for air quality and humidity control |
US10712038B2 (en) | 2017-04-14 | 2020-07-14 | Johnson Controls Technology Company | Multi-function thermostat with air quality display |
USD863231S1 (en) * | 2018-03-07 | 2019-10-15 | Aerco International, Inc. | Front panel of a controller |
US11131474B2 (en) | 2018-03-09 | 2021-09-28 | Johnson Controls Tyco IP Holdings LLP | Thermostat with user interface features |
US11107390B2 (en) | 2018-12-21 | 2021-08-31 | Johnson Controls Technology Company | Display device with halo |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
---|---|
US10037044B2 (en) | 2018-07-31 |
US20150362929A1 (en) | 2015-12-17 |
Similar Documents
Publication | Publication Date | Title |
---|---|---|
US10037044B2 (en) | User interface for special purpose controller | |
US20080290183A1 (en) | Special purpose controller interface with instruction area | |
US20080294274A1 (en) | Special purpose controller interface with breadcrumb navigation support | |
US11372433B2 (en) | Thermostat user interface | |
US9612032B2 (en) | User friendly interface for control unit | |
US9971364B2 (en) | Method and system for configuring wireless sensors in an HVAC system | |
US9541300B2 (en) | HVAC controller with user-friendly installation features facilitating both do-it-yourself and professional installation scenarios | |
EP2232158B1 (en) | Hvac controller | |
EP2241837B1 (en) | System of use for a user interface dashboard of a heating, ventilation and air conditioning network | |
US8527096B2 (en) | Programmable controller and a user interface for same | |
KR102113840B1 (en) | Air conditioner and method | |
US7579956B2 (en) | System and method for controlling ignition sources and ventilating systems during high carbon monoxide conditions | |
US8167216B2 (en) | User setup for an HVAC remote control unit | |
US20070050732A1 (en) | Proportional scroll bar for menu driven thermostat | |
US9322567B2 (en) | Modular wall module platform for a building control system | |
KR20060125550A (en) | Input and display apparatus for process parameters | |
CA2598405A1 (en) | Networked appliance information display apparatus and network incorporating same | |
CA3066430A1 (en) | Hvac controller with user-friendly installation features facilitating both do-it-yourself and professional installation scenarios | |
JP2010159922A (en) | Air-conditioning controller | |
JP6079358B2 (en) | Air conditioner remote control device | |
KR102206462B1 (en) | Air conditioner and method | |
EP3916497B1 (en) | Method and systems for configuring a modular building control system | |
EP2482151B1 (en) | Method and device for improving electrical installations |
Legal Events
Date | Code | Title | Description |
---|---|---|---|
AS | Assignment |
Owner name: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC., NEW JERSEY Free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNORS:LABERGE, JASON C.;GOKNUR, SINEM C.;ANDRZEJEWSKI, JAKUB;AND OTHERS;REEL/FRAME:019455/0182;SIGNING DATES FROM 20070522 TO 20070524 |
|
STCB | Information on status: application discontinuation |
Free format text: ABANDONED -- AFTER EXAMINER'S ANSWER OR BOARD OF APPEALS DECISION |