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WO2017120260A1 - Thermostat multifonction à fonctions de directive d'urgence - Google Patents

Thermostat multifonction à fonctions de directive d'urgence Download PDF

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WO2017120260A1
WO2017120260A1 PCT/US2017/012218 US2017012218W WO2017120260A1 WO 2017120260 A1 WO2017120260 A1 WO 2017120260A1 US 2017012218 W US2017012218 W US 2017012218W WO 2017120260 A1 WO2017120260 A1 WO 2017120260A1
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Sudhi Sinha
Joseph RIBBICH
Michael L. Ribbich
John Cipolla
Charles J. Gaidish
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Johnson Controls Technology Company
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  • the communications interface is configured to communicate with a building speaker system.
  • the processing circuit is configured to cause, via the communications interface, the building speaker system to broadcast the emergency response directions.
  • FIG. 4 is a block diagram of an airside system that may be used in conjunction with the building of FIGS. 1-2, according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIG. 5 is a drawing of the connections of the control device of FIG. 2 and FIG. 4, according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating the control device of FIGS. 2, 3, and 5 in greater detail, according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIG. 10 is a drawing of a floorplan of a building with a main control unit in one room and sensor units in other rooms, according to an exemplary embodiments.
  • FIG. 16A is a flowchart of operations for receiving emergency information with the control device of FIG. 7, according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIG. 20 is a flowchart of operations for compiling a grocery list with the control device of FIG. 19, according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIG. 26B is a flow diagram of operations for scheduling hotel reservations with the control device of FIG. 7, according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIG. 28 is a set of drawings of screen displays for selecting room preference of a hotel with the control device of FIG. 7, according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIG. 30 is a flow diagram of operations for communicating with a front desk with the control device of FIG. 7, according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIG. 32 is another flow diagram of operations for using a concierge feature of the control device of FIG. 7, according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIG. 33 is a flow diagram of operations for requesting hotel accommodations with the control device of FIG. 7, according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIG. 34 is a flow diagram of operations for checking out of a hotel room with the control device of FIG. 7, according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIG. 36 is a block diagram illustrating the input device of FIG. 7 in greater detail, according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIG. 37 is a drawing illustrating the control device of FIG. 7 receiving a payment, according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIG. 38 is another drawing illustrating the control device of FIG. 7 receiving a payment, according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIG. 39 is a flowchart of operations for processing a transaction with the control device of FIG. 7, according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • BMS is, in general, a system of devices configured to control, monitor, and manage equipment in or around a building or building area.
  • a BMS can include, for example, a HVAC system, a security system, a lighting system, a fire alerting system, any other system that is capable of managing building functions or devices, or any combination thereof.
  • HVAC system 100 is shown to include a chiller 102, a boiler 104, and a rooftop air handling unit (AHU) 106.
  • Waterside system 120 may use boiler 104 and chiller 102 to heat or cool a working fluid (e.g., water, glycol, etc.) and may circulate the working fluid to AHU 106.
  • the HVAC devices of waterside system 120 may be located in or around building 10 (as shown in FIG. 1) or at an offsite location such as a central plant (e.g., a chiller plant, a steam plant, a heat plant, etc.).
  • the working fluid may be heated in boiler 104 or cooled in chiller 102, depending on whether heating or cooling is required in building 10.
  • display devices 214 are connected to a building
  • waterside system 300 is shown as a central plant having a plurality of subplants 302-312.
  • Subplants 302-312 are shown to include a heater subplant 302, a heat recovery chiller subplant 304, a chiller subplant 306, a cooling tower subplant 308, a hot thermal energy storage (TES) subplant 310, and a cold thermal energy storage (TES) subplant 312.
  • Subplants 302-312 consume resources (e.g., water, natural gas, electricity, etc.) from utilities to serve the thermal energy loads (e.g., hot water, cold water, heating, cooling, etc.) of a building or campus.
  • resources e.g., water, natural gas, electricity, etc.
  • Hot water loop 314 and cold water loop 316 may deliver the heated and/or chilled water to air handlers located on the rooftop of building 10 (e.g., AHU 106) or to individual floors or zones of building 10 (e.g., VAV units 116).
  • the air handlers push air past heat exchangers (e.g., heating coils or cooling coils) through which the water flows to provide heating or cooling for the air.
  • the heated or cooled air may be delivered to individual zones of building 10 to serve the thermal energy loads of building 10.
  • the water then returns to subplants 302-312 to receive further heating or cooling.
  • subplants 302-312 are shown and described as heating and cooling water for circulation to a building, it is understood that any other type of working fluid (e.g., glycol, C02, etc.) may be used in place of or in addition to water to serve the thermal energy loads. In other embodiments, subplants 302-312 may provide heating and/or cooling directly to the building or campus without requiring an intermediate heat transfer fluid. These and other variations to waterside system 300 are within the teachings of the present disclosure.
  • working fluid e.g., glycol, C02, etc.
  • AHU 402 may be configured to operate exhaust air damper 416, mixing damper 418, and outside air damper 420 to control an amount of outside air 414 and return air 404 that combine to form supply air 410. Any return air 404 that does not pass through mixing damper 418 may be exhausted from AHU 402 through exhaust damper 416 as exhaust air 422.
  • speakers 504 are located locally as a component of control device 214. Speakers 504 may be low power speakers used for playing audio to the immediate occupant of control device 214 and/or occupants of the zone in which control device 214 is located. In some embodiments, speakers 504 may be remote speakers connected to control device 214 via a network. In some embodiments, speakers 504 are a building audio system, an emergency alert system, and/or alarm system configured to broadcast building wide and/or zone messages or alarms.
  • Communications interface 732 may receive inputs from building management system 610 or HVAC equipment 738 and may provide operating parameters (e.g., on/off decisions, set points, etc.) to building management system 610 or HVAC equipment 738.
  • the operating parameters may cause building management system 610 to activate, deactivate, or adjust a set point for various types of home equipment or building equipment in communication with control device 214.
  • Processing circuit 734 is shown to include a processor 740 and memory 742.
  • memory 742 is shown to include a voice command module 744, a building module 746, a voice control module 748, a payment module 758, a hotel module 750, a healthcare module 752, an occupancy module 754, and an emergency module 756.
  • a voice command module 744 a building module 746
  • a voice control module 748 a voice control module 748
  • a payment module 758 a hotel module 750
  • a healthcare module 752 a healthcare module 752
  • occupancy module 754 an occupancy module
  • emergency module 756 The functions of some of these modules is described in greater detail below.
  • voice command module 744 is configured to receive audio data from microphone 726. Voice command module 744 may configured to translate audio data into spoken words. In some embodiments, voice command module 744 may be configured to perform Internet searches based on the spoken words via network 602. In various embodiments, voice command module 744 may send requests to building management system 610 based on the spoken words.
  • Routers 804-808 can broadcast a wireless signal.
  • the wireless signal broadcast by routers 804-808 can include the identifier associated with routers 804-808.
  • routers 804-808 can broadcast a SSID, MAC address, or other identifier which can be used to identify a particular router.
  • the wireless signal broadcast by routers 804-808 includes multiple emitter identifiers (e.g., a UUID value, a major value, a minor value, etc.).
  • User device 612 can detect the wireless signals emitted by the routers
  • routers 804-808 send signal strengths between routers 804-808 and user device 612 to control device 214.
  • Control device 214 may store the location of each router 804-808 in a memory device and may determine (e.g., triangulate, estimate, etc.) the location of user device 612 based on the stored locations of routers 804- 808 and the determined RSSI value for each router.
  • user device 612 is only connected to a single router or only receives a wireless signal from a single router.
  • Control device 214 may determine an approximate circular field around the single router in which user device 612 may be located based on the determined RSSI. In some
  • the circular field is an approximate radius such as a distance that user device 612 may be located away from the router.
  • a strong RSSI may indicate that user device 612 is close to a particular router, whereas a weaker RSSI may indicate that user device 612 is further from the router.
  • Control device 214 can use a mapping table or function to translate RSSI into distance.
  • the translation between RSSI and distance is a function of the router's broadcast power or other router settings, which control device 214 can receive from each router within broadcast range.
  • the field is a range of radii. Each radii may be different and user device 612 may be located between the two radii in a disc shaped field.
  • control device 214 triangulates the location of user device 612 based on one or more signal strengths between known locations of routers.
  • building management system 610 uses emitter identifier reported by user device 612 to determine the position of user device 612 within the building. Building management system 610 may send the position of user device 612 to control device 214. Building management system 610 may select a user interface for monitoring and/or controlling the building zone in which user device 612 is currently located or a building zone in which user device 612 has been located previously.
  • building management system 610 is shown providing the selected user interface to application gateway 910 (step 914), which provides the selected user interface to user device 612 (step 916).
  • BMS controller 12 may provide the selected user interface directly to user device 612.
  • User device 612 may present the selected user interface on a user interface of user device 612.
  • the use interface may be, for example, an electronic display or other user interface element of user device 612.
  • Sensor units 1002 may be installed in various rooms or zones in the home. For example, FIG. 10 shows a sensor unit installed in each of the bedrooms, the bathroom, the kitchen, and the dining room.
  • the sensors 1002 measure signals strengths between user devices (e.g., user device 612).
  • sensors 1002 are configured to relay image data and/or audio data to control device 214.
  • Control device 214 may identify occupants based on the image and/or audio data. The measured signal strengths may be used to determine the occupancy of the owner of the user device.
  • the occupancy module 754 uses a text dependent voice recognition technique. In some embodiments, the occupancy module 754 uses a text independent voice recognition technique to identify the one or more users. Occupancy module 754 may be configured to store voice biometrics linked to individuals. Occupancy module 754 may be configured to match the stored voice biometrics to voice biometrics determined for occupants.
  • Control device 214 may determine that the user is located within a first zone 1202 of a home or building (step 1304) and may operate home/building equipment to achieve the user-specific climate control settings in the first zone 1202 (step 1306). Control device 214 may turn the lights on in zone 1202 (step 1308). In some embodiments, the lights are dimmed to user specified levels. Control device 214 may be configured to operating music played in zones 1202 when the user is identified (step 1310). In some embodiments, the user is linked to specific songs, playlists, and/or volumes. Control device 214 may be configured to cause audio systems to play certain playlists and/or radios in zone 1202 when the user is identified in zone 1202.
  • a unique device identifier may link user device 612 to a particular user profile.
  • the user may receive a command to authenticate (i.e., log in) with building management system 610 via user device 612 (step 1404).
  • user device 612 automatically authenticated with the building management system 610 based on a unique device identifier.
  • the authentication is performed directly between the user device and the building management system 610.
  • control device 214 receives the unique device identifier from the user device and facilitates the authentication with building management system 610.
  • the user may be prompted to enter a user name and password via user device 612 and/or user interface 702 of display device 214 to authenticate with the building management system 610.
  • the building management system 610 may be configured to generate a three dimensional building map with the location and identity of multiple building occupants located on the map (step 1406).
  • the building map may contain multiple floors, zones, buildings, and/or campuses.
  • the three dimensional building map may be accessible via a user device (e.g., user device 612) if the user device has the proper permissions to view the building map.
  • the user device must be associated with a technician, and/or any other building employee for the user to have access to the three dimensional building map.
  • Occupant A 1414, occupant B 1416, and occupant C 1418 may have permissions to change and/or operate certain features of control device 214 (i.e., setpoints, music, lighting, etc.) Any number of permissions and/or preferences may be received from building management system 610 for occupant A 1414, occupant B 1416, and occupant C 1418.
  • control device 214 may disable changes to the setpoint whenever occupant C 1418 is determined to be a set distances from control device 214. In some embodiments, control device 214 may disable changes to the lighting whenever occupant C 1418 is identified in the zone that control device 214 is located. In some embodiments, when occupant C 1418 is authenticated and/or logged in with the building management system and/or control device 214 as described with reference to FIG. 14A, occupant C 1418 may be notified via a user device (e.g., user device 612) that occupant C
  • Occupant A 1414, occupant B 1416, and occupant C 1418 may have permissions and preferences for music 1422 such as the music played in zones of a building (e.g., building 10).
  • occupant A 1414 has a preference for no music
  • occupant B 1416 has a preferred radio station
  • occupant C 1418 does not have permission to play music.
  • the building equipment in that zone may automatically play radio station AM 1130.
  • the building equipment in that zone will automatically turn off any music that is playing.
  • any attempt by occupant C 1418 to play music and/or audio will be met by a notification that occupant C 1418 does not have the appropriate permissions to change the music and/or audio.
  • control device 214 may disable changes to music preferences whenever occupant C 1418 is determined to be a set distances from control device 214. In some embodiments, control device 214 may disable changes to the lighting whenever occupant C 1418 is identified in the zone that control device 214 is located. In some embodiments, when occupant C 1418 is authenticated and/or logged in with building management system 610 and/or control device 214 via a user device (e.g., user device 612) as described with reference to FIG. 14B, occupant C 1418 may be notified via a user device (e.g., user device 612) that occupant C 1418 is unable to change the music preferences. In some embodiments, occupant C 1418 is notified via the user interface 702 (e.g., through images on electronic display 706, audio from speakers 710, etc.) that occupant C 1418 does not have permission to adjust the music preferences.
  • a user device e.g., user device 612
  • the user interface 702 e.g., through images on
  • control device 214 may disable changes to the lighting whenever occupant A 1414 is determined to be a set distances from control device 214. In some embodiments, control device 214 may disable changes to the lighting whenever occupant A 1414 is identified in the zone that control device 214 is located. In some embodiments, when occupant A 1414 is authenticated and/or logged in with building management system 610 and/or control device 214 via a user device (e.g., user device 612) as described with reference to FIG. 14 A, occupant A 1414 may not have the ability to change the lighting settings of control device 214 and may be notified via a user device (e.g., user device 612) that occupant A 1414 is unable to change the lighting settings. In some embodiments, occupant A 1414 is notified via the user interface 702 (e.g., through images on electronic display 706, audio from speakers 710, etc.) that occupant A 1414 does not have permission to adjust the lighting settings.
  • a user device e.g., user device 612
  • Occupant A 1414, occupant B 1416, and occupant C 1418 may have permissions and preferences for shades/blinds 1426.
  • occupant A 1414 has the preference that natural light be used to illuminate the zone which occupant A 1414 occupies whenever possible.
  • Using natural light may include opening shades, opening blinds, and/or opening shutters.
  • Occupant B 1416 and occupant C 1418 may have no permission to open and/or close shades, blinds, and/or shutters.
  • occupants B 1416 and/or occupant C 1418 may be notified via a user device (e.g., user device 612) that occupants B 1416 and/or occupant C 1418 are unable to change the shades and/or blinds.
  • occupants B 1416 and/or occupant C 1418 are notified via the user interface 702 (e.g., through images on electronic display 706, audio from speakers 710, etc.) that occupants B 1416 and/or occupant C 1418 do not have permission to adjust the shades and/or blinds.
  • control device 214 may display messages stored and/or generated locally on control device 214 (step 1616) on user interface 702.
  • the display messages stored and/or generated locally on control device 214 include zone temperatures, zone humidity, building events, etc.
  • emergency sensors e.g., building emergency sensor(s) 606
  • the general messages received from building management system 610 may be overridden and emergency messages may be display on user interface 702 based on data received from the emergency sensors (step 1618).
  • an emergency when the data received from the emergency sensors is above a predefined threshold and/or below another predefined threshold, an emergency may be identified.
  • emergency sensors e.g., building emergency sensor(s) 606
  • the general messages stored locally and/or determined by control device 214 may be overridden and emergency messages may be display on user interface 702 based on data received from the emergency sensors.
  • control device 214 is portable, and may detect movement to alter directions 1708.
  • directions 1708 may change depending on the direction a user is facing.
  • Directions 1708 may be any indicator providing directional information, and is not limited to those specifically enumerated.
  • control device 214 replies to a concierge questions via a speaker (e.g., speaker 710).
  • control device 214 is configured to send a grocery order 1908 to a grocery service 1910 (step 2008) and receive an order confirmation 1912 from the grocery service 1910 (step 2010).
  • Control device 214 may provide an audio feedback 1914 indicating that the grocery list has been updated and/or that the grocery order has been placed.
  • the grocery list can be updated and/or an order can be placed through touch based input.
  • the steps of flowchart 2000 can be performed by touching buttons on a touch screen associated with control device 214.
  • medial server 2102 is a hospital server, a nurses station computing system, and/or an emergency response operator server.
  • Healthcare module 752 may communicate with user interface 702 or user device 612 belonging to a user to sense and collect health data.
  • healthcare module 752 may communicate with an individual's smartwatch which contains a heart rate monitor to track the individual's heart rate.
  • control device 214 does not communicate with healthcare sensors 604 which monitor a user's health, and instead collects data solely from healthcare equipment 2104.
  • control device 214 contains sensors and collects data from other devices, combining the data collected to produce a general metric of a user's health.
  • control devices 468 are located remotely, such as in other buildings, states, countries, etc.
  • control device 214 in a patient's home or an assisted living facility may communicate with control device 214 at a hospital to facilitate out-patient care of the patient.
  • Other control devices 468 may be located anywhere relative to control device 214, and are not limited to locations specifically discussed or described.
  • control device 214 may not collect personal health data without consent of the person whose data is being collected.
  • control device 214 may offer an opt-out system, where control device 214 is prevented from collecting personal health data when a user specifically opts out.
  • control device 214 may collect data from all users, and anonymize all data before storing, analyzing, etc. For example, control device 214 may collect data from all patients undergoing a particular procedure and anonymize all data before sending to a research facility, hospital, etc.
  • Location 2510 may be displayed or presented to the user in any form, and is not limited to those specifically enumerated.
  • the calendar interface may display availabilities for multiple hotels.
  • the hotels shown may be selected by a user.
  • control device 214 may automatically select multiple hotels according to criteria such as price range, length of stay, amenities, distance to destinations, hotel ratings, etc.
  • control device 214 may automatically suggest flights from a billing address entered by the user to the destination entered by the user. In some embodiments, control device 214 may automatically select flights and present the user with a confirmation dialog. In other embodiments, control device 214 presents a set of available flights for the scheduled hotel stay. Control device 214 may also suggest, book, etc.
  • control device 214 provides the user with information.
  • control device 214 provides a confirmation of all bookings made.
  • control device 214 provides a list of prospective bookings, contact information for each option, etc.
  • Control device 214 may provide the user with any information. In some embodiments, control device 214 may not provide the user with further information.
  • control device 214 may be able to set preferences through voice command, gesture input, etc. In other embodiments, a user may set preferences through specific applications, the hotel's website, etc. In some embodiments, the control device 214 can send payment and/or credit card information for the transportation. In some embodiments, hotel module 750 may process payment with input device 712 and payment module 758.
  • Process 2900 continues with step 2904, in which control device 214 receives reservation information for the room at a first time.
  • Control device 214 may display a confirmation message.
  • control device 214 may send a confirmation message to the front desk, main system, etc.
  • control device 214 may send a confirmation message to the user.
  • the reservation information is received at 1 p.m. local time, and the reservation is for 6 p.m. local time.
  • Process 2900 continues with step 2910, in which control device 214 has determined the amount of time needed, the time at which to begin preparing, etc. For example, the preparation for a guest Jimmy arriving at 6 p.m. is shown to begin at 4 p.m.
  • Control device 214 may begin to change the temperature, humidity, etc. of the room. For example, control device 214 may begin to heat the room from 69°F to Jimmy's preferred 70°F.
  • Process 2900 continues with step 2914, in which control device 214 communicates with hotel equipment (e.g., HVAC equipment 738) to achieve the guest's preferences.
  • hotel equipment e.g., HVAC equipment 7348
  • Jimmy prefers low lighting.
  • Control device 214 may communicate with lights (e.g., HVAC Equipment 738) of the room to dim.
  • control device 214 may communicate directly with lights 2920.
  • control device 214 may communicate through an intermediary, such as hotel automation system (e.g., building management system 610), network 602, etc.
  • Control device 214 may communicate with hotel equipment (e.g., HVAC Equipment 738) through any communications protocol, and is not limited to those specifically enumerated.
  • Process 2900 continues with step 2916, in which the guest arrives at the room at a time indicated by his reservation information transmitted to control device 214.
  • Jimmy arrives at Room 78 at 6 p.m. local time.
  • Control device 214 is shown to display one or more room settings.
  • control device 214 is shown to be mounted to a wall of the room, and displays the current room temperature - Jimmy's preferred 70°F.
  • Lighting 2920 may be at Jimmy's preferred low setting.
  • accommodations such as bed inclination level/mattress firmness (e.g., hotel module 750) may be adjusted. In other embodiments, fewer settings may be adjusted.
  • process 3000 is shown for communicating with a front desk in the event of a service call.
  • process 3000 is performed by voice command module 744 and/or hotel module 750.
  • the service call can be made via a voice command and/or through user interface 702.
  • Process 3000 begins with step 3002, in which a set of options available for a user to make a service call regarding is shown on control device 214.
  • the options are displayed through another medium, such as a mobile device (e.g., user device 612) of a user.
  • Each option displayed may be a link.
  • the link may take the user to a page with more information about the option.
  • the link may trigger the service call to be made.
  • Process 3000 continues with step 3004, in which the user chooses an option and inputs the selection to control device 214.
  • the user may provide the input as a voice command.
  • the user may provide the selection as a button press, a tactile input, a gesture, etc via a user interface (e.g., user interface 702). Any input method may be used.
  • control device 214 may use voice command detection (e.g., voice control module 748).
  • voice control device 214 may detect which occupancy sensor (e.g., sensors 714) detected the user's voice, or which sensor detected the voice the "loudest.”
  • Control device 214 may decide the location of the user using an algorithm and turn off the light nearest that location.
  • process 3100 is shown for utilizing a concierge feature of control device 214, according to some embodiments.
  • process 3100 is performed by voice command module 744 and/or hotel module 750.
  • Process 3100 begins with step 3102, in which a user asks control device 214 "What time does the gym close?"
  • Control device 214 may access the requested information.
  • the information is stored remotely from control device 214.
  • the information is stored locally on control device 214.
  • control device 214 may search for the information, call the front desk, etc.
  • the user may request information in any way.
  • the user may request information through voice commands.
  • the user may request information through tactile input (e.g., via user interface 702), via a mobile device (e.g., user device 612), etc.
  • step 3104 in which user control device has obtained the requested information, and transmits the information to the user.
  • control device 214 provides the information to the user through speakers.
  • control device 214 may say "The gym closes at 12 a.m.”
  • control device 214 may transmit the information through text, images, etc.
  • Control device 214 may present the information to the user via a user interface (e.g., user interface 702), a mobile device (e.g., user device 612), etc.
  • process 3200 is shown for utilizing a concierge feature of control device 214, according to another exemplary embodiment.
  • process 3200 may be performed by hotel module 750 of control device 214 and/or voice command module 744.
  • Process 3200 begins with step 3202, in which a user asks control device 214 "What are some local restaurants?"
  • Control device 214 may access the requested information.
  • the information is stored remotely from control device 214.
  • the information is stored remotely on building management system 604.
  • control device 214 may search for the information on the Internet (e.g., via network 602), call the front desk, etc.
  • the user may request information in any way.
  • the user may request information through voice commands.
  • the user may request information through tactile input (e.g., via user interface 702), via a mobile device (e.g., user device 612), etc.
  • Process 3200 continues with step 3204, in which user control device has obtained the requested information, and transmits the information to the user.
  • control device 214 provides the information to the user through speakers.
  • control device 214 may transmit the information through text, images, etc. if the answer is too long or too complicated to answer over speakers. For example, if the information requested is an explanation for why the sky is blue, user control device may, as a default, present the information to the user through text. Control device 214 may present the information to the user via user interface 702, user device 612, etc.
  • Process 3300 begins with step 3302, in which a user requests information from control device 214.
  • the user may request information via voice command.
  • the user may request information via a tactile input through user interface 702, gesture input, etc.
  • Control device 214 may access the requested information.
  • the information is stored remotely from control device 214.
  • the information is stored locally on control device 214.
  • control device 214 may search for the information, call the front desk, etc.
  • the user may request information in any way.
  • the user may request information through voice commands.
  • the user may request information through tactile input (e.g., user interface 702), via a mobile device (e.g., user device 612), etc.
  • Process 3300 continues with step 3304, in which user control device has obtained the requested information, and transmits the information to the user.
  • control device 214 provides the information to the user through speakers.
  • control device 214 may transmit the information through text, images, etc.
  • the information is presented through an interface of a companion application for control device 214.
  • the exemplary embodiment includes a room status indicator 3306.
  • the exemplary embodiment also includes a menu option 3308.
  • the exemplary embodiment includes a message 3310 that greets the user and provides relevant information. For example, if the user is leaving the hotel on that day, message 3310 may include the time of checkout.
  • the exemplary embodiment includes an information section 3312 that provides relevant information regarding attractions and accommodations.
  • the attractions and accommodations are local to the hotel.
  • a user may specify the location, distance, price, etc.
  • Control device 214 may store the information.
  • control device 214 may access the information from an outside site, such as Yelp, Google Reviews, etc.
  • the exemplary embodiment includes a navigation section 3314 that provides navigation tools.
  • the tools are buttons represented by icons.
  • the tools may be text links, check boxes, etc.
  • Navigation section 3314 may be customized to provide relevant options.
  • the exemplary embodiment further includes a system indicator 3316.
  • the exemplary embodiment further includes a page title 3318.
  • Process 3300 continues with step 3318, in which a screen shows accommodations available at the hotel.
  • a user may input a selection through control device 214 by any means previously described.
  • Process 3300 continues with step 3320, in which a screen showing a floorplan is displayed on control device 214.
  • the floorplan may display a user selection, such as a pool.
  • the user selected the pool from the screen of control device 214.
  • the location of the pool on the floorplan is shown on the screen.
  • other information may be shown on control device 214, as described earlier.
  • Process 3400 continues with step 3404, in which control device 214 thanks the user for staying with the hotel with a parting message.
  • the parting message may be customized to the user's liking. In other embodiments, the parting message is customized for the hotel.
  • the parting message may be delivered in any way. In some embodiments, the parting message is delivered via speakers. In other embodiments, the parting message is delivered as text, images, etc.
  • the parting message may be accompanied by a receipt for the total of the stay. In some embodiments, the receipt may be printed by control device 214. In other embodiments, the receipt may be printed at the front desk and delivered to or picked up by the user. Process 3400 may be executed by control device 214 and/or hotel module 750.
  • Payment module 758 is shown to interact with user interface 702, input device 712, financial institution system 3504, and network 602. In some embodiments, payment module 758 may interact with a remote device 3506.
  • Remote device 3506 may be any device providing data related to a financial transaction.
  • remote device 3506 may be a cash register or terminal, a taximeter, a mobile device, or any other device capable of providing data related to a financial transaction.
  • the remote device may be directly coupled to control device 214 and directly communicates with control device 214 with a wired or wireless connection.
  • remote device 3506 is coupled to control device 486 through network 602 and communicates with control device 214 through the network 602.
  • control device 214 processing a payment with input device 712 is shown, according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • control device 214 is shown to include input device 712 that is able to receive information from card 3802 (e.g., credit card, debit card, gift card, commuter card, etc.) or user device 612 without physically interacting with the card or mobile device using a wireless protocol (e.g., ZigBee, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, RFID, etc.).
  • a user may make a payment by passing a device capable of NFC communication in close proximity to the user control device to make a payment using a mobile payment service (e.g., Apple Pay, Google Wallet, Android Pay, etc.).
  • a mobile payment service e.g., Apple Pay, Google Wallet, Android Pay, etc.
  • the present disclosure contemplates methods, systems and program products on any machine-readable media for accomplishing various operations.
  • the embodiments of the present disclosure may be implemented using existing computer processors, or by a special purpose computer processor for an appropriate system, incorporated for this or another purpose, or by a hardwired system.
  • Embodiments within the scope of the present disclosure include program products comprising machine-readable media for carrying or having machine-executable instructions or data structures stored thereon.
  • Such machine-readable media can be any available media that can be accessed by a general purpose or special purpose computer or other machine with a processor.

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La présente invention concerne un thermostat multifonction destiné à un bâtiment, le thermostat multifonction comprenant un écran tactile, une interface de communication et un circuit de traitement. L'écran tactile est conçu pour présenter des informations à un utilisateur et recevoir une entrée de l'utilisateur. L'interface de communication est conçue pour recevoir des informations météorologiques en provenance d'un serveur météorologique et des informations d'urgence de bâtiment en provenance d'un système de gestion de bâtiment et/ou d'un dispositif de bâtiment . Le circuit de traitement est conçu pour amener l'écran tactile à afficher des directives de réponse d'urgence lorsque les informations météorologiques indiquent des conditions d'alerte météorologique ou les informations d'urgence de bâtiment indiquent une urgence de bâtiment.
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