3030 results about "Temperature.ambient" patented technology

A thermostat for controlling an HVAC system is described, the thermostat having a user interface that is visually pleasing, approachable, and easy to use while also providing intuitive navigation within a menuing system. In a first mode of operation, an electronic display of the thermostat displays a population of tick marks arranged in an arcuate arrangement including a plurality of background tick marks, a setpoint tick mark representing a setpoint temperature, and an ambient temperature tick mark representing an ambient temperature, the setpoint temperature being dynamically changeable according to a tracked rotational input motion of a ring-shaped user interface component of the thermostat. In a second mode, the a plurality of user-selectable menu options is displayed in an arcuate arrangement along a menu option range area, and respective ones of the user-selectable menu options are selectively highlighted according to the tracked rotational input motion of the ring-shaped user interface component.

A monitoring device which measures numerical value information on a subject substance in a body fluid has an electrochemical sensor including a sensor unit for detecting the subject substance which is used in the way of being embedded subcutaneously and generating an electric signal correlating to the numerical value information on the subject substance, and a temperature control unit which adjusts the detected ambient temperature as a temperature ambient to a sensor unit when detecting the subject substance so as to reach a target setting temperature when measuring the subject substance.

The invention provides a control method and device of an air conditioner and the air conditioner. The control method of the air conditioner comprises the steps that in the condition that the air condition is in a refrigeration mode or a dehumidification mode, when the air conditioner is shut down or subjected to timing shutdown, the operation time of a compressor is detected; the operation time is compared with a first preset threshold and a second preset threshold; when the operation time is larger than the first preset threshold and smaller than or equal to the second preset threshold, the indoor environment temperature T1 and humidity RH and the temperature T2 of an evaporator coil are detected; the dew-point temperature T<dew> is calculated according to the indoor environment temperature T1 and humidity RH; whether the temperature T2 of the evaporator coil is smaller than the dew-point temperature T<dew> or not is judged; when the judgment result is yes, the air conditioner is controlled to start a drying and mould proof mode; and when the judgment result is no, the air conditioner is controlled to be shut down directly; and the first preset threshold is smaller than the second preset threshold. By means of the technical scheme, whether the drying and mould proof mode function is started is judged automatically, so that the air conditioner is more intelligent and humanized.

This invention relates to an air conditioner and a failure diagnosis method. The air conditioner has a failure diagnosis function, which comprises a compressor, an outside heat exchanger, a restricting element, an inner heat exchanger, a central process unit, a coolant wantage or system blockage diagnosis mechanism; wherein the diagnosis mechanism comprises a pipe temperature sensor, an environmental temperature sensor and a comparison unit, and the pipe temperature sensor is set in the coolant pipe of the indoor heat exchanger, the environmental temperature sensor is in the windward of the indoor heat exchanger, and the comparison unit is connected with the central process unit.

An enclosure houses heat-producing equipment and includes an air conditioner, a fan, and at least one controller for controlling the air conditioner and the fan. The controller runs the air conditioner when a temperature of the interior is greater than or equal to an on temperature and turns the air conditioner off when the temperature of the interior is less than or equal to an off temperature. If the ambient temperature outside the enclosure is less than the off temperature and the air conditioner is off, the controller turns the fan on until the temperature of the interior is less than the off temperature by a first amount and then turns the fan off. Also a method for controlling the temperature of an enclosure using an air conditioner and a fan.

The invention discloses a variable-frequency air conditioner and a temperature adjusting time prediction method and system thereof. The method includes: detecting indoor environment temperature and outdoor environment temperature; comparing the indoor environment temperature with set temperature; acquiring the corresponding operation frequency of a compressor when the indoor environment temperature is located at different temperature points according to the temperature different between the indoor environment temperature and the set temperature; predicting the operation time of the air conditioner when the indoor environment temperature reaches the set temperature according to the outdoor environment temperature, the indoor environment temperature and the corresponding operation frequency of the compressor. By the method, the operation time of the air conditioner when the indoor environment temperature reaches the set temperature can be accurately, objectively and reliably predicted, and user experience of the air conditioner is increased.

A user monitoring device system includes a user monitoring device with a microphone and sensors to determine air quality, sound level/quality, light quality and ambient temperature near the user. A movement detection device detects a user's movement information. The movement detection device and the monitoring system assist to determine user sleep information and sleep behavior information. The microphone records user movement sounds detected by the movement detection device. The movement detection device is configured to cause the microphone to stop recording user movement sounds when the movement sounds are not directed to a sleep related parameter. In response to determining user sleep information or sleep behavior information the system is used for treatment of sleep or psychiatric disorders.

An appliance for conditioning air of an associated room and an associated method for controlling an air conditioner are disclosed, the controller selectively adjusting operation of the air conditioning appliance based on historical operating data. The controller adjusts a set-point of the appliance for a preselected period of time in response to the historical operating data of the appliance when the appliance operates in an energy savings mode. In one arrangement, the controller is configured to receive and process data regarding whether the appliance has been operating over a predetermined time period before a utility demand state signal is received. The controller is configured to receive and process data relating to similar time periods of operation, and more particularly may include receiving data from the last two consecutive days where similar time periods of those days are analyzed. The controller may be configured to receive and process data relating to the rate of change in the temperature. Further, an override feature may be included to maintain operation of the appliance in a normal operation mode if ambient temperature reaches a predetermined threshold value. Another feature is that the controller determines whether the compressor has been operational less than a preselected period of time and, if so, the compressor is operated until such time period has elapsed.

The invention provides a fresh air conditioner and a comfortable air supply control method thereof. The comfortable air supply control method comprises the steps of receiving an operation instructionof a fresh air mode, and starting the fresh air mode; detecting an indoor environment temperature and an outdoor environment temperature; judging whether the absolute value |delta T| of the temperature difference between the indoor environment temperature and the outdoor environment temperature is greater than or equal to a first preset temperature or not; and if yes, automatically starting an airconditioner mode to exchange heat with indoor air, mixing the indoor air subjected to heat exchange with outdoor fresh air, and enabling mixed air to flow into a room. Under the condition that the indoor and outdoor temperature difference is large, the air conditioner mode is automatically started to exchange heat with indoor air, the indoor air subjected to heat exchange through the heat exchanger can be mixed with the introduced outdoor fresh air, the situation that the indoor temperature is too low or too high due to introduction of the outdoor fresh air is avoided, and the comfort degreeof a human body is improved; and no extra heat exchanger needs to be added for heat exchange of the outdoor fresh air, universality is good, and implementation is easy.

The invention provides an air conditioner heating comfortable air control method and device, an air conditioner, and a computer readable storage medium. The control method includes turning on the airconditioner and setting a heating mode, and comprises the following steps of S1, detecting the indoor environmental temperature T<interior>; S2, calculating the different value delta T<0> between theindoor environmental temperature T<interior> and the user preset temperature T<preset>, and delta T<0>=T<preset>-T<interior>; and/or, monitoring and calculating the rising rate delta S<0> of the indoor environmental temperature; S3, judging whether the relation between the delta T<0> and a preset temperature difference delta T<preset> meets a first preset condition or not; and/or, judging whetherthe relation between the delta S<0> and a preset temperature rising rate delta S<preset> meets a second preset condition or not; if yes, going to a comfortable air mode, and if yes, continuously operating the air conditioner in the current mode. The heating comfortable air mode is added to the air conditioner; the purpose that the optimum target air supply temperature of the air conditioner changes along with change of the indoor environmental temperature, so that the air supply temperature of the air conditioner is in line with the optimum air supply temperature sensed by users all the time,and comfortable sensation of the users is greatly improved.

An automated multi-fluid cooling system and method are provided for cooling an electronic component(s). The cooling system includes a coolant loop, a coolant tank, multiple valves, and a controller. The coolant loop is at least partially exposed to outdoor ambient air temperature(s) during normal operation, and the coolant tank includes first and second reservoirs containing first and second fluids, respectively. The first fluid freezes at a lower temperature than the second, the second fluid has superior cooling properties compared with the first, and the two fluids are soluble. The multiple valves are controllable to selectively couple the first or second fluid into the coolant in the coolant loop, wherein the coolant includes at least the second fluid. The controller automatically controls the valves to vary first fluid concentration level in the coolant loop based on historical, current, or anticipated outdoor air ambient temperature(s) for a time of year.

The invention refers to a thermal control device for controlling the temperature of a heat source by means of transferring heat from the heat source to the ambient environment, through the circulation of a fluid in the device, said device comprising an evaporator (10) collecting heat from the heat source, a condenser (30) rejecting heat to the ambient environment, a compensation chamber (20), and liquid (50) and vapor (40) transport lines connecting the evaporator (10) and the condenser (30), the fluid flowing through said transport lines (40, 50), the device further comprising a thermal electrical cooler (90), the thermal electrical cooler (90) further comprising a thermal saddle (80) attached to the cold side of the thermal electrical cooler (90), and a thermal radiator (100) attached to the hot side of the thermal electrical cooler (90), such that heat is rejected to the ambient environment directly through the thermal radiator (100), when the thermal control device operates in a hot environment, the ambient temperature surrounding the liquid transport line (50) being higher than the temperature of liquid in the exit (110) of the condenser (30).

The invention discloses a control method of an air conditioner. The control method of the air conditioner comprises the steps that after the air conditioner enters a heating mode, the indoor environment temperature is obtained; and when the indoor environment temperature meets a first preset condition, temperature-reaching non-stop control is carried out. The invention further discloses the air conditioner and a computer readable storage medium. According to the control method, a compressor and an indoor fan are correspondingly controlled according to the difference value range of the indoor environment temperature and the indoor set temperature, so that the compressor is not stopped, electric quantity loss caused by frequent stopping of the compressor is avoided, and meanwhile the comfortexperience of heating of a user in winter is improved.

The invention discloses an air conditioner defrosting method and an air conditioner. The air conditioner defrosting method comprises the steps that whether the air conditioner is in a heating mode ornot is judged; if yes, the indoor environment temperature, the outdoor environment temperature, the outdoor coil pipe temperature and the last defrosting time are detected; whether the air conditionermeets defrosting conditions or not is judged; if yes, which the temperature area of the outdoor environment temperature is located in is further judged, specifically, the temperature areas is composed of a low-temperature area, a medium-temperature area and a high-temperature area; if the outdoor environment temperature is in the low-temperature area, a defrosting mode is entered according to a shutdown defrosting mode; if the outdoor environment temperature is in the high-temperature area, a defrosting mode is entered according to a non-shutdown defrosting mode; and if the outdoor environment temperature is in the medium-temperature area, the defrosting mode is further judged according to the indoor environment temperature and the last defrosting time. Therefore, the defrosting control rule is optimized, the defrosting waiting time is shortened, the refrigerating and heating conversion time is shortened, and the comfort of a user using the air conditioner in the heating process is improved.