Mountable touch thermostat using transparent screen technology
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current thermostats lack integrated functionality, aesthetics, and advanced features such as NFC capability, transparent displays, fire/security messaging, custom messaging, and location-based security, which are essential for enhanced building control and user experience.
Innovation Solution
The proposed HVAC control system incorporates a processor with memory, a network connection, and a transparent touch screen display connected to various sensors, including temperature, humidity, CO2, CO, smoke, and biometric sensors, with NFC or RFID integration for occupancy tracking and authorization, providing a comprehensive control solution.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a traditional thermostat design is used, then the device structure is simple, but the integrated functionality and aesthetics are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple functional components (transparent display screen, NFC/RFID communication circuit, temperature sensor, humidity sensor, CO2 sensor, CO sensor, smoke sensor, ambient light sensor, biometric sensor, and processing circuitry) into a single integrated thermostat device, enabling enhanced functionality while maintaining a unified aesthetic design
Solution Approach 2:
The thermostat is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously: temperature control, occupancy detection via NFC/RFID, environmental monitoring (humidity, CO2, CO, smoke, light), biometric authentication, and transparent display, making it a universal building control device
2Volume of moving object
If electronics and circuitry are placed close to the temperature sensor, then the device structure is compact, but the temperature sensor is affected by heat from the electronics
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the temperature sensor from the main electronics housing and places it in a separate control bar that extends outward, isolating it from heat generated by the electronics and circuitry while maintaining a compact overall device structure
Solution Approach 2:
The control bar acts as an intermediary structure that physically separates the temperature sensor from the heat-generating electronics, allowing the sensor to accurately measure ambient temperature without being influenced by internal heat sources
3Illumination intensity
If a transparent display screen is used, then the aesthetics and visibility are improved, but the display cannot show information in all conditions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs an ambient light sensor to dynamically detect lighting conditions and automatically adjusts the display brightness and content, ensuring reliable information display across varying environmental conditions while maintaining the aesthetic benefits of the transparent display
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AI summary
A thermostat includes a transparent touch screen display, wherein the matter behind the display is visible in the non-active display portions and a control bar connected to one side of the transparent touch screen display. The control bar includes a housing, processing circuitry operably connected to the transparent touch screen display and configured to monitor and control building equipment, and a temperature sensor operably connected to the processing circuitry.