108 results about "Building management system" patented technology

Devices, systems, and methods described herein are directed to configuring and provisioning edge components for building devices of a building. A building management system can receive a request for an edge component for a building device via a graphical user interface. The building management system can determine one or more interfaces and one or more target output protocols of the building device. The building management system can provide, in response to the request, an edge component based on the one or more interfaces and the one or more target output protocols.

Systems and methods for executing an IAQ analysis of a building. One system includes a controller including memory and one or more processors configured to obtain IAQ data from one or more sensors within the building, wherein the IAQ data is associated with at least one of a plurality of environment species, obtain BAS data, identify one or more unknown parameters from the IAQ data and BAS data of two or more of the plurality of environment species, estimate the one or more unknown parameters based on inputting the IAQ data and the BAS data into an optimization model, and wherein the optimization model analyzes predicted concentrations of the plurality of environment species subject to the two or more of the plurality of environment species evolving according to a single-species concentration model, and provide the estimated one or more unknown parameters to one or more predictive models.

Methods and apparatuses for virtualizing building management systems. An apparatus embodiment comprises a processor that receives a temperature adjustment command from a building application via a first application programming interface (API). The command specifies a target temperature for a designated space. The processor validates the access rights of the user for the command, translates the command into one or more device-specific control parameters, and communicates these parameters to an on-premise building management system via a second API. This enables execution of the temperature adjustment to achieve the desired temperature value for the building space.

A system which includes one or more memory devices having instructions stored thereon that, when executed by one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform operations. The operations include obtaining first data indicating security characteristics of software or firmware of one or more system devices of a building management system (BMS), obtaining second data indicating security characteristics of a server of the BMS, and calculating a cybersecurity best practices score for the BMS based on the first data and the second data.

A building management system including one or more storage devices storing instructions thereon that, when executed by one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to ingest asset information; cause a graphical model of the building to include a fault indicator based on the asset information, the fault indicator corresponding to a fault occurring on a first physical asset corresponding to a first virtual asset; cause a display device of a user device to display the graphical model within a user interface; receive a selection of the fault indicator from a user via the user interface; and in response to receiving the selection, cause the user interface to navigate to a fault-driven view of the graphical model depicting the first virtual asset and one or more second virtual assets corresponding to one or more second physical assets affected by the fault occurring on the first physical asset.

Systems and methods for executing an IAQ analysis of a building. One system includes a controller including memory and one or more processors configured to obtain IAQ data from one or more sensors within the building, wherein the IAQ data is associated with at least one of a plurality of environment species, obtain BAS data, identify one or more unknown parameters from the IAQ data and BAS data of two or more of the plurality of environment species, estimate the one or more unknown parameters based on inputting the IAQ data and the BAS data into an optimization model, and wherein the optimization model analyzes predicted concentrations of the plurality of environment species subject to the two or more of the plurality of environment species evolving according to a single-species concentration model, and provide the estimated one or more unknown parameters to one or more predictive models.

A method of onboarding a Building Management System (BMS) is disclosed. The method includes receiving, by one or more cloud tools, a user input for enabling recording of historical data associated with a set of data points from a plurality of data points pertaining to the BMS. Further, the method includes publishing, by the one or more cloud tools to an IoT service, a system command generated based on the set of data points, in response to receiving the user input for enabling recording of historical data associated with the set of data points. Further, the method includes transmitting, by the IoT service, the system command to a client environment in which the BMS is implemented for enabling the recording of the historical data associated with the set of data points at the BMS.

A method and system for retrofitting an office building into residential units by installing controllable sun-shielding elements on the facade, which may integrate photovoltaic cells to assist in energy supply while blocking sunlight when needed. These sun-shielding elements, such as darkening glass panels or adjustable blinds with photovoltaic cells, are controllable by occupants of each residential unit to selectively allow or block sunlight entering their units. The system enhances comfort, energy efficiency, and aesthetic appeal, and can be integrated with building management systems, climate control, and emergency systems.

Systems and methods for particulate sensing of a building. Some embodiments relate to an air handling unit of an HVAC system of a building. The air handling unit includes a zone sensor configured to sample a first zone and measure a first particle disturbance of the first zone, an integrated sampling system includes one or more integrated sensors configured to measure a second particle disturbance of an outdoor air stream and a third particle disturbance of an indoor air stream. The air handling unit further includes an air handling unit controller configured to control operation of the air handling unit, responsive to comparing the second particle disturbance with at least one of the first particle disturbance or and the third particle disturbance.

A device in communication with a first network associated with a building management system (BMS) includes one or more processing circuits configured to receive a virtual device corresponding to one or more physical devices or systems and provide a mapping between the virtual device and the one or more physical devices or systems. The virtual device is configured to represent the one or more physical devices or systems on the first network and one or more data points of the virtual device correspond to one or more data points of the one or more physical devices or systems. The one or more processing circuits are configured to receive data values for the one or more data points of the one or more physical devices or systems and update the one or more data points of the virtual device with the data values for the one or more data points of the one or more physical devices or systems.

To provide a building management system that allows for the centralized management of various inspection results. [Solution] A building management system 10 for managing and inspecting buildings comprises a storage means 13 for recording various registration elements related to building management and inspection, such as building name, identification number, room, and drawings; a processing means 11 for performing various processing such as extracting, processing, and displaying necessary registration elements from the registered elements; and a display means 14 for displaying the results of the processing. The building management system 10 records the management and inspection items necessary for the management and inspection of a room in the building in relation to that room on the drawing, and displays the management and inspection items necessary for the management and inspection of that room when the user selects that room on the drawing.

A method for correcting abnormal operation of equipment includes obtaining a vibration data set including vibration measurements recorded by one or more vibration sensors while operating the equipment during a time period, obtaining operator comments including observations from an operator characterizing operation of the equipment during the time period, analyzing the vibration data set and the operator comments using one or more machine learning models to identify the operation of the equipment as normal or abnormal, and initiating a corrective action responsive to identifying the operation of the equipment as abnormal. In some embodiments, the method includes generating model reasoning indicating a reason why the operation of the equipment is identified as normal or abnormal by the one or more machine learning models.

An action generation process involves one or more processors receiving a request from a user via a conversational interface; one or more processors receiving building subsystem data for one or more building subsystems in a building; one or more processors retrieving domain expert data; one or more processors determining an anomaly of one or more building subsystems based on the domain expert data and the building subsystem data; one or more processors generating a recommendation to resolve the anomaly based on fault detection and diagnosis (FDD) data related to a fault identified in one or more building subsystems; and one or more processors generating a response to the request based on the recommendation using a generative large language model.the FDD data and the subject matter expert data.

Improved apparatus and methods for a Smart Rooftop Unit (SRTU) incorporating infrared (IR) thermal imaging and artificial intelligence (AI) for enhanced HVAC performance are disclosed. The SRTU integrates multiple IR cameras positioned strategically on, around, or within the unit to capture comprehensive thermal images, enabling real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance. An AI-driven control system analyzes the thermal images to optimize defrost cycles, heating and cooling loads, and overall system efficiency. The control system interfaces with building management systems (BMS) for dynamic adjustments based on occupancy, air quality, and weather conditions. The modular design of the SRTU facilitates easy assembly, maintenance, and component upgrades. Advanced sensors and environmental monitors provide continuous data to ensure optimal operation and energy efficiency. The methods include steps for data acquisition, AI analysis, and system adjustments to maintain peak performance and extend the lifespan of the SRTU components.

There is described a smart building data connector (112), and method thereof, of a building management system (100). The connector (112) receives change of value data from a local data device (110) and generates processed data based on the change of value data and mapping data correlating the local data device (110) to a remote cloud device (114). The connector (112) attempts to transmit the processed data to the remote cloud device (114). The connector (112) generates buffer data in response to determining that the remote cloud device (114) is not ready to receive the processed data or the processed data has not been transmitted properly to the remote cloud device (114). Data analytics are determined based on the change of value data, the processed data, and the buffer data, and an action is performed at the remote cloud device (114) based on the results of the data analytics.

A Building Management System (BMS) can include one or more memory devices storing instructions thereon that, when executed by one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to receive a selection of a building, perform a search on a network of the building for a plurality of pieces of equipment or a plurality of datapoints associated with the plurality of pieces of equipment, discover at least one piece of equipment of the plurality of pieces of equipment or one or more datapoints of the plurality of datapoints, update the user interface to display a graphical representation of the at least one piece of equipment or the one or more datapoints, and prompt a machine learning model to generate at least one classification for the at least one piece of equipment or the one or more datapoints.

A building management system includes a communications bus, and devices coupled to the communications bus. The devices are coupled to the communications bus and configured to communicate on the communications bus using a master-slave token passing protocol. A first one of the devices has an active node table stored therein. The active node table includes multiple nodes. Each node represents one of the devices participating in a token passing ring used to exchange information among the devices via the communications bus using the master-slave token passing protocol. The first device is configured to monitor the active node table for new nodes and to identify a new device communicating on the communications bus in response to a determination that the active node table includes a new node.

False alarms may be reduced in a building management system (BMS). Domain knowledge and a plurality of alarms are received. Some alarms are removed based at least in part on domain knowledge, resulting in a list of potential false alarm candidates. A generative artificial intelligence (AI) model is applied to the alarms to simulate a virtual scene for each alarm while considering each alarm as a true alarm. Application of a discriminator AI model to determine whether a simulated virtual scene for each alert is possible. When it is determined that the simulated virtual scene is not likely, the corresponding alarm is classified as a false alarm, and when it is determined that the simulated virtual scene is likely, the corresponding alarm is classified as a true alarm.

The invention relates to an elevator target floor display method and system. The elevator target floor display method comprises the steps that building management system data, conference room reservation system data, property management system data and elevator control system data are obtained; converting the collected data into a time situation vector, a space situation vector, an environment situation vector and an event situation vector; retrieving a reference probability list from a pre-constructed reference situation model-floor probability matrix according to the time situation vector and the space situation vector; performing dynamic weighting on the reference probability list based on the environment situation vector and the event situation vector to generate a target layer list sorted according to probability; and dynamically generating an adaptive display interface according to the probability distribution characteristics of the target layer list. According to the scheme provided by the invention, acquisition and processing of privacy data of passengers can be avoided, the problems of authority stiffness and incapability of flexible travel are solved, and the elevator operation efficiency is improved.

A method includes receiving, by one or more processors, an unstructured service report corresponding to a service request handled by one or more technicians for servicing building equipment. The unstructured service report may include unstructured data not conforming to a predetermined format or conforming to a plurality of different predetermined formats. The method may include automatically generating, by the one or more processors using a generative AI model, a structured service report in the predetermined format for delivery to a customer associated with the building equipment. The structured service report may include additional content generated by the generative AI model and not provided within the unstructured service report.

This invention relates to an intelligent fume hood airflow control system based on behavior prediction and dynamic optimization, belonging to the field of laboratory ventilation control technology. The system includes: an environmental sensing module that collects real-time sensing data streams; an intelligent control decision module that dynamically adjusts the face velocity setpoint based on pollutant concentration, predicts and generates variable air volume valve control commands in advance based on the trend of moving door opening changes, and automatically switches between working and standby modes based on personnel presence; a collaborative scheduling module that interacts bidirectionally with the building management system and other fume hoods to collaboratively adjust the control strategies of each fume hood; and an execution and update module that drives the actuators and collects feedback status, triggers alarms or emergency exhaust when abnormal conditions are detected, and feeds back the abnormal events to the intelligent control decision module to update the model rule base. This system achieves predictive adjustment of fume hood face velocity, multi-condition adaptive optimization, multi-hood collaborative scheduling, and closed-loop self-updating.

An example method for predicting and visualizing future building equipment performance comprises: receiving actual performance and operating condition data associated with building equipment at a site, the actual performance and operating condition data including actual performance and operating condition data received from a building management system associated with the site; predicting future operating performance and operating condition data for the building equipment at the site during a future time period; generating synthetic data indicative of the predicted operating performance and operating condition data; generating, via the synthetic data, a synthetic video simulation of the future operating performance and operating condition data; displaying, via a display of a computing device in the building management system, the synthetic video simulation of the future operating performance and operating condition data; and responsive to identification of a future building equipment issue, generating an electronic ticket to remediate a future building equipment issue.

A building system including one or more storage devices storing instructions thereon that, when executed by one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to ingest external information from an external computing system via at least one of an external access application programming interface (API) component or a software development kit (SDK) component, cross-correlate a first identifier associated with the external information with one or more second identifiers associated with one or more virtual assets of a graphical model of a building to determine a location of a virtual asset associated with the external information within the graphical model, cause the graphical model of the building to include a representation of the external information associated with the virtual asset, and cause a display device of a user device to display the graphical model.

A building management system (BMS) includes building equipment operable to affect a physical state or condition of a building and a gateway device configured to couple to the building equipment via a wireless master slave / token passing (MS / TP) bus or a wired MS / TP bus. The gateway device is configured to communicate building data to a cloud-based platform including a hub configured to receive the building data, a plurality of cloud applications, wherein the plurality of cloud applications are configured to receive the building data from the hub and process the building data to provide a building data output. The cloud-based platform is configured to communicate the building data output to and receive a command based on the building data output from at least one of a control application, an analytic application, or a monitoring application. The gateway device is further configured to operate according to the command.

There is described a smart building data connector, and method thereof, of a building management system. A payload of a local data device is identified for transmission to a remote cloud device. The connector determines whether a remote cloud device is ready to receive the payload. The payload is transmitted to the remote cloud device in response to determining that the remote cloud device is ready to receive the payload. The connector determines whether the payload has been transmitted properly to the remote cloud device in response to transmitting the payload to the remote cloud device. The payload is buffered in response to determining that the remote cloud device is not ready to receive the payload or the payload has not been transmitted properly to the remote cloud device.

An association information generation apparatus includes a controller configured to generate association information in an information building management system. The controller is configured to: acquire a description relating to a device data point of a first device from a communication specification of the first device; acquire a description relating to a device data point of a second device from a communication specification of the second device; extract a common data point common to a plurality of devices, the plurality of devices being the first device and the second device, based on whether the description of the device data point of the first device and the description of the device data point of the second device are similar to each other; and generate information that associates the device data points of the plurality of devices with each other.

Example implementations include aspects for triggering events in a building management system. An indication of a read, by a license plate recognition (LPR) sensor, of a license plate of a vehicle at an endpoint of a parking area can be received from the LPR sensor. An event can be triggered in the building management system based on the indication of the read.

An approach to optimizing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) temperature setpoints in multi-zone buildings uses a graph-based reinforcement learning framework enhanced with transfer learning. A thermal interaction graph is constructed from spatially distributed building zones, where nodes represent individual rooms or spaces and edges represent thermal or physical relationships. Environmental and operational data, including occupancy, temperature, and weather conditions, are encoded into the graph and processed by a graph neural network to generate a dynamic thermal state representation. A reinforcement learning agent is trained using this representation to learn control policies that adjust HVAC setpoints in real time to minimize energy consumption while maintaining occupant comfort. Transfer learning techniques are employed to adapt pretrained models from one building or zone configuration to another, significantly reducing training time and improving scalability across diverse building types. The system integrates with building management systems (BMS) via programmable interfaces, enabling real-time setpoint optimization.

Example implementations include aspects for collecting vehicle parking statistics by a building management system for traffic analysis. An indication of a vehicle entering or exiting a parking area, can be received from a sensor. Information related to the indication can be stored in a data store of vehicle parking statistics based at least in part on whether the vehicle is entering or exiting the parking area, where the information includes a time associated with the indication. One or more of a first count of vehicles entering the parking area, or a second count of vehicles exiting the parking area, at a period of time, along with a location value indicating a location of an entrance to, or exit from, the parking area can be provided to a traffic analysis system based on the stored information.