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Thermostat with reconfigurable input/output ports

Inactive Publication Date: 2017-02-16
CARRIER CORP
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The patent describes a thermostat for use with an HVAC system that can be reconfigured for different functions. The thermostat has a processor that can reconfigure the output ports for different functions based on user requests or the connection of a peripheral device, such as a motion sensor or a door sensor. The reconfiguration can be done remotely or locally, and the output ports can be connected to a variety of peripherals such as a motion sensor or a baby monitor. The technical effect of this invention is that it provides a flexible and customizable thermostat for HVAC systems that can adapt to different needs and preferences.

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Further, thermostats often will include a large number of input / output ports that are not all used when configured.

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[0030]Referring to FIG. 1, a reconfigurable HVAC system 100 is shown. In the illustrated embodiment, the reconfigurable HVAC system 100 includes a thermostat 110, HVAC components 130, and non-HVAC components 140. Advantageously, the thermostat 110 allows for HVAC components 130 to be connected in any suitable configuration or order. Additionally, the thermostat 110 may allow the reconfigurable HVAC system 100 to function as a conventional HVAC system, but further allows additional functionality if additional input / output ports 120 are available.

[0031]In the illustrated embodiment, the thermostat 110 includes a processor 112 and a plurality of ports 120. In the illustrated embodiment, the thermostat 110 can be utilized to selectively engage HVAC components 130 to maintain a desired temperature or execute a predetermined temperature programming. In the illustrated embodiment, the thermostat 110 can be utilized to control non-HVAC components 140.

[0032]In the illustrated embodiment, the...

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Abstract

A method and system for reconfiguring a thermostat for use with an HVAC system includes providing at least one output port, pre-configuring the at least one output port for a function, and reconfiguring the at least one output port for an alternate function via a processor.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The present application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62 / 205,073 filed on Aug. 14, 2015, titled “THEMOSTAT WITH RECONFIGURABLE INPUT / OUTPUT PORTS,” assigned to the assignee hereof which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.DESCRIPTION OF RELATED ART[0002]The subject matter disclosed herein relates generally to the field of thermostats, and more particularly to thermostats with reconfigurable input / output ports.[0003]Thermostats for use with residential and commercial HVAC systems often require a number of input / output ports to provide control of HVAC components. Often these input / output ports are utilized for specific HVAC components and functions. Advantageously, thermostats offer simplified and unified control of HVAC equipment.[0004]HVAC components often have various configurations that require different input / output ports. Further, thermostats often will include a large number of input / ...

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IPC IPC(8): F24F11/00
CPCF24F11/006F24F2011/0068F24F11/0086F24F11/30F24F2110/00F24F2120/10F24F11/62F24F11/56F24F11/64
Inventor HEIGL, KEITHKUMFER, BRENTSWILIK, ROBERT C.
Owner CARRIER CORP