US20120022701A1 - Controller interface with separate schedule review mode - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates generally to the field of programmable controllers for homes and/or buildings and their related grounds. More specifically, the present invention relates to controller interfaces for such controllers having a separate schedule review mode.
- Controllers are used on a wide variety of devices and systems for controlling various functions in homes and/or buildings and their related grounds. Some controllers have schedule programming that modifies device parameters such as set points as a function of date and/or time. Some such device or system controllers that utilize schedule programming for controlling various functions in homes and/or buildings and their related grounds include, for example, HVAC controllers, water heater controllers, water softener controllers, security system controllers, lawn sprinkler controllers, and lighting system controllers.
- controllers can be employed to monitor and, if necessary, control various environmental conditions occurring within a home or office building.
- the controller may include a microprocessor that interacts with other components in the system to regulate the temperature, humidity, venting, and/or air quality occurring at one or more locations.
- An internal sensor located within the controller and/or one or more remote sensors may be employed to sense when the temperature and/or humidity level reaches a certain threshold level, causing the controller to send a signal to activate or deactivate one or more components in the system.
- the controller may be equipped with a user interface that allows the user to monitor and adjust various parameters of the controller.
- the user interface typically comprises a liquid crystal display (LCD) or light emitting diode (LED) display inset within a controller housing that contains a microprocessor or the like, an I/O interface, and other components of the controller.
- the user interface may inlcude a menu-driven interface that allows the user to scroll through one or more menus or screens to adjust the different settings on the controller.
- a routine programmed within the controller prompts the user at each menu or screen to input various commands into the interface to adjust the controller settings.
- the user interface can be configured to permit the user to program the controller to run on a certain schedule.
- the controller can include a scheduling routine that allows the user to adjust the heat and cool set points for one or more periods during a particular day in order to conserve energy.
- many controllers require the user to initiate an editing mode within the controller, causing the controller to display the parameters for the selected day and/or period along with prompts for modifying the parameters.
- the user can scroll through the various schedule parameters and, if desired, modify the schedule according to the user's needs or preferences.
- the user can then send a signal to the controller to either save the modified parameters in memory, or terminate the scheduling routine and discard any changes made.
- controllers require the user to initialize an editing mode in order to display the current schedule parameters
- users are often wary of interacting with the interface.
- the user may fear making inadvertent changes or canceling the schedule altogether by pressing the wrong button on the interface while the controller is in the editing mode.
- the user may be concerned with interfering with the normal operation of the controller, or with modifying other controller settings.
- a method of accessing a schedule in a controller equipped with a user interface may include the steps of: initializing a scheduling routine within the controller having a separate schedule review mode and editing mode, initiating the schedule review mode within the controller, displaying one or more schedule parameters on the user interface, and exiting the scheduling routine.
- the editing mode can be initiated at any time during the scheduling routine, including after the schedule review mode has been initiated, or directly from the controller's normal operation mode by bypassing the schedule review mode altogether.
- the controller may include a user interface that can be used for both displaying and modifying various parameters within the controller.
- the user interface can include a touch screen, display panel/keypad, or any other suitable device adapted to transmit various commands to and from the controller.
- a number of mechanical and/or soft buttons may be configured to accept input commands from the user.
- the user interface can include a menu-driven interface that allows the user to navigate through one or more menus or screens to modify various operational settings within the controller.
- the menu-driven interface may include a number of icons (e.g. descriptive buttons) prompting the user to input various commands with, for example, the touch screen or keypad.
- the controller can include a separate schedule review mode that allows the user to access and view the schedule parameters without the risk or fear of accidental schedule modification.
- FIG. 1 is a flow chart of an illustrative method for accessing and programming a schedule on a controller equipped with a user interface;
- FIG. 2 is a block diagram of an illustrative HVAC system employing a controller having a separate schedule review mode
- FIG. 3 is a flow chart showing an illustrative scheduling routine for a controller having a separate schedule review mode
- FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing another illustrative schedule routine for a controller having a separate schedule review mode
- FIG. 5 is a plan view of an illustrative HVAC controller equipped with a touch screen interface
- FIGS. 6A-6N are pictorial views showing an illustrative method of accessing and programming a schedule using the touch screen interface of FIG. 5 ;
- FIG. 7 is a plan view of another illustrative HVAC controller equipped with a display panel and keypad interface.
- FIGS. 8A-8M are pictorial views showing an illustrative method of accessing and programming a schedule using the display panel and keypad interface of FIG. 7 .
- the method can begin with the step of initializing a scheduling routine within the controller that allows the user to view and, if desired, modify one or more parameters within a schedule.
- the controller can be configured to initialize a scheduling routine that allows the user to view and modify one or more periods during the day corresponding with the times during the day that the user wakes, leaves home, returns home, and sleeps.
- the controller may include a separate “wake” period, “leave” period, “return” period, and “sleep” period that can be programmed within the schedule to conserve energy while the user is away from home or asleep.
- the controller can include various event time and set point parameters that can be utilized to regulate various environmental conditions within a particular space.
- the controller may include a heat set point parameter and cool set point parameter that can be utilized to regulate the amount of heating and/or cooling occurring within the home.
- the controller may further include a fan mode parameter that can be set to operate the fan in a particular manner during each period.
- the controller can be configured to operate the fan constantly during each selected period (i.e. an “On Mode”) or automatically as needed (i.e. an “Auto Mode”) during each selected period.
- Other parameters such as the humidity level, frost level, air quality, etc. may also be regulated via the controller.
- the particular parameter(s) regulated by the controller will, of course, vary depending on the type of system in which the device is employed.
- the scheduling routine can include a separate schedule review mode that allows the user to display one or more of the schedule parameters on the user interface without having to initiate an editing mode within the controller.
- the inclusion of a separate review mode allows the user to view the current schedule stored in memory without the risk of inadvertently modifying or canceling the current schedule settings.
- the user may initialize a scheduling routine within the controller that allows the user to view the current schedule parameters stored in memory, and, if desired, modify one or more of the parameters to create a new schedule.
- the user may send a request to the controller via the user interface, causing the controller to initiate a schedule review mode that displays the current settings on the user interface.
- Initialization of the schedule review mode may occur, for example, when the user presses a button on a touch screen or keypad, speaks a command, or otherwise sends a signal to the controller.
- the controller can be configured to access and display the current day and period settings for the schedule via the user interface, as indicated generally by blocks 14 and 16 . For example, if the current time and day is 7:00 AM on Wednesday, the controller can be configured to display the “wake” period parameters for Wednesday upon initiating the schedule review mode.
- the user may select each day and/or period, causing the controller to access and display the parameters for the selected day and/or period, as indicated generally by blocks 18 and 20 .
- the user can select each day individually within the schedule review mode to view the schedule parameters for each period without modification. If, for example, the user is currently viewing the parameters for Wednesday during the “wake” period, the user can select other individual days within the week (e.g. Tuesday) to view the schedule parameters for that day's “wake” period. Within each individual day selected, the user can select each period to display the parameters scheduled to occur for that day.
- the user can send a signal to the controller to terminate the scheduling routine and return to the normal controller operation mode indicated by block 12 .
- the user can initiate an editing mode within the controller, as indicated generally by block 22 .
- the user can initiate the editing mode by, for example, pressing an “edit” button on a touch screen, keypad or other input device, sending a signal to the controller to initiate the editing mode.
- the user interface can be configured to display a message that prompts the user to select the day or days that are to be modified in the schedule.
- the various periods in the schedule are then displayed on the user interface, as indicated generally by block 24 .
- the user may select one or more days during the week to modify the schedule. For example, the user may select to run the schedule on alternating days of the week, during only the weekdays or weekends, or any other desired combination.
- the controller can be configured to notify the user of each day or combination of days selected using, for example, a check mark, blinking text, or suitable indicator on the user interface.
- the controller interface can be configured to default to one of the periods upon selecting the first day, displaying the schedule parameters for that particular day and period on the user interface. For example, if the user selects Monday as the first day to modify in the schedule, the controller can be configured to display the parameters for the “wake” period on the user interface. In certain embodiments, the controller can be configured to default to the period last modified in the schedule, or to the period following the last period modified in the schedule.
- the user can then modify one or more of the parameters for each selected period, as desired, causing the controller to display the new parameters on the user interface.
- the user may assign/un-assign the schedule parameters to/from additional days of the week.
- the user may choose to cancel the modified parameters by hitting a “cancel” button or other similar command on the user interface, causing the controller to terminate the schedule routine and discard the modified parameters, as indicated generally by block 26
- the user can send a signal to the controller to save the modified settings, as indicated generally by block 28 .
- the controller can be configured to terminate the scheduling routine and revert to the normal controller operation mode indicated by block 12 .
- the controller can be configured to automatically run the modified schedule.
- FIG. 2 is a block diagram of an illustrative HVAC system 30 employing a controller 32 having a separate schedule review mode and editing mode.
- the illustrative controller 32 includes a processor 34 (e.g. a microprocessor/CPU), a storage memory 36 , a clock 38 , and an I/O interface 40 that electrically connects the controller 32 to other system components 42 .
- controller 32 can be electrically connected to an air conditioner unit, a heater unit, and/or a humidifier/dehumidifier unit that can be selectively activated or deactivated to regulate the temperature and humidity levels within the structure.
- a filtration unit such as a UV lamp, a defroster, a flue damper, and/or a ventilator (including Energy Recovery Ventilator “ERV”) can also be connected to the controller 32 , as desired.
- An internal sensor 44 may be located within the controller 32 , and can be employed to constantly measure the temperature and/or humidity levels occurring within the structure.
- the controller 32 can include one or more remote sensors configured to measure the temperature and humidity levels outside of the home, or at other locations apart from the controller 32 .
- the controller 32 can be equipped with a user interface 46 that can be used to transmit signals to and from the controller 32 .
- the user interface 46 can include a touch screen, LCD panel and keypad, computer (e.g. a PDA), or any other suitable device for sending and receiving signals to and from the controller 32 .
- the user interface 46 may include a menu-driven interface that allows the user to cycle through one or more menus or screens to view and, if desired, modify various operational settings within the controller 32 .
- the controller 32 can be pre-programmed to run separate routines for adjusting the current temperature or humidity levels, changing the clock or date settings on the controller 32 , setting a vacation mode that can be used while the user is away, or checking the status of the various system components connected to the controller 32 .
- the menus or screens corresponding to a particular routine can be organized from general to more specific, providing the user with only pertinent information at each step during the routine.
- FIG. 3 is a flow chart showing an illustrative scheduling routine 48 for a controller having a separate schedule review mode.
- the scheduling routine 48 may begin with a normal controller operation mode 50 .
- the user can initiate a schedule review mode 52 within the controller, causing the controller to access the schedule parameters stored in memory and display them on the user interface.
- the controller can be configured to allow the user to browse the various schedule parameters programmed in controller without the risk of accidental modification or cancellation of the schedule.
- the schedule review mode the user may either terminate the scheduling routine, causing the controller to revert to the normal controller operation mode 50 , or initiate an editing mode 54 to modify one or more of the schedule parameters. Once finished viewing and/or modifying the schedule parameters, the controller can be configured to revert back to the normal controller operation mode 50 .
- the controller can be configured to permit the user to bypass the schedule review mode 60 and initiate the editing mode 62 directly from the normal controller operation mode 58 .
- the user may either initiate a schedule review mode 60 within the controller to view the various schedule parameter programmed in the current schedule, or bypass the schedule review mode 60 and initiate the editing mode 62 directly from normal controller operation mode 58 .
- FIG. 5 is a plan view illustrating an exemplary HVAC controller 64 equipped with a user interface 66 having a separate schedule review mode.
- the interface 64 can include a touch screen 68 configured to display information and transmit signals to and from the controller 64 .
- suitable touch screens 68 for use with the controller 64 may include resistive, capacitive, infrared, or surface acoustic wave (SAW) type touch screens.
- SAW surface acoustic wave
- the touch screen 68 of FIG. 5 is shown inset or recessed within a controller housing 70 , other configurations are possible.
- the touch screen 68 may be provided as a separate element for use with a personal digital assistant (PDA), PC computer, or other remote device.
- PDA personal digital assistant
- the touch screen 68 can be provided as a part of an LCD panel, CRT, or other suitable display device.
- FIGS. 6A-6M illustrate pictorial views showing an illustrative method of accessing and programming a schedule using the controller 64 and user interface 66 of FIG. 5 .
- the controller 64 can be configured to display a main menu screen on the touch screen 68 , providing the user with basic information about the current operational status of the controller 64 .
- the main menu screen may be the default screen that appears on the touch screen 68 when the controller 64 is initially activated, after a loss of power has occurred, or after no activity has been detected by the user interface 66 for a certain period of time (e.g. after 1 minute of non-activity).
- the controller 64 is configured to display a current inside temperature parameter 72 (in either ° F. or ° C.), a current outside temperature parameter 74 (in either ° F. or ° C.), a time of day parameter 76 , and a day of week parameter 78 on the touch screen 68 .
- the current heat/cool set point parameter 80 may also be displayed on the touch screen 68 , indicating the temperature at which the controller 64 is currently set to maintain.
- An alphanumeric message 82 displayed on the touch screen 68 may be provided to inform the user whether the controller 64 is currently following the schedule.
- a set of up/down buttons 84 displayed on the touch screen 68 can be pressed, if desired, to temporarily change the current heat/cool set point parameter 80 to a setting different from that contained in the schedule.
- a fan mode button 86 and system mode button 88 displayed on the touch screen 68 allow the user to view and, if desired, modify the fan and system settings.
- the fan mode button 86 can be pressed repeatedly to cycle the fan between an “On Mode”, “Intermittent Mode”, and “Auto Mode”, allowing the user to control the operation of the fan.
- the system mode button 88 can be pressed repeatedly to cycle the controller 64 through various heating and cooling modes, as desired.
- a “SCHED” button 90 located on the touch screen 68 can used to initialize a scheduling routine within the controller 64 to access and/or modify one or more parameters within the current schedule.
- the controller 64 can be configured to initiate a schedule review mode, causing the controller 64 to access the current schedule parameters and display them on the touch screen 68 .
- the controller 64 can be configured to access the event time parameter 92 , heat set point parameter 94 , and cool set point parameter 96 for the current schedule, and then display these parameters as alphanumeric text on the touch screen 68 .
- buttons 98 located on the top of the touch screen 68 correspond to the days of the week, and can be pressed to send a signal to the controller 64 to display the schedule parameters for each individual day in the schedule.
- An icon, blinking text or other suitable indicator for informing the user the current day selected may be displayed on the touch screen 68 .
- an icon 100 e.g. check mark
- FIG. 6B an icon 100 (e.g. check mark) may be displayed on the touch screen 68 , informing the user that the schedule parameters for Wednesday are currently being displayed.
- the controller 64 can be configured to default to the current day of the week when the schedule review mode is initiated. For example, if the current time and day is 7:00 AM on Wednesday, the controller 64 can be configured to display the “wake” period parameters for Wednesday on the touch screen 68 . To view the schedule parameters for other days of the week, the user may press the appropriate day button 98 on the touch screen 68 , causing the controller 64 to display the corresponding parameters for that selected day.
- the touch screen 68 may include, for example, a “WAKE” button 102 , a “LEAVE” button 104 , a “RETURN” button 106 , and a “SLEEP” button 108 that correspond to a separate “wake” period, “leave” period, “return” period, and “sleep” period programmed in the controller 64 .
- the “LEAVE” button 104 has been pressed (indicated generally by bold), causing the controller 64 to display the event time parameter 92 (i.e. 8:00 AM), heat set point parameter 94 (i.e. 62° F.) and cool set point parameter 96 (i.e. 85° F.) corresponding to the “leave” period.
- the user may press the appropriate button 102 , 104 , 106 , 108 on the interface 64 , causing the controller 64 to access the parameters for the selected period and display them on the interface 64 .
- the user may cycle from the “leave” period depicted in FIG. 6B to the “wake” period ( FIG. 6C ), “return” period ( FIG. 6D ), and then the “sleep” period ( FIG. 6E ) to view the schedule parameters 92 , 94 , 96 for each of these periods.
- the controller 64 can be configured to notify the user which period is currently being viewed by blinking the text for the appropriate button (as indicated generally by bolded text in FIGS. 6B-6E ).
- the user may press the appropriate day button 98 on the touch screen 68 , causing the controller 64 to display the parameters for the selected day.
- pressing the “MON” button 98 on the touch screen 68 while the controller 64 is currently displaying the schedule parameters for the “sleep” period on Wednesday (see FIG. 6E ) causes the controller 64 to display the event time parameter (i.e. 10:00 PM), heat set point parameter 94 (i.e. 65° F.), and cool set point parameter 96 (i.e. 77° F.) for Monday.
- the user can cycle through the “sleep” parameters for other individual days by selecting the appropriate button 98 on the touch screen 68 .
- the user can terminate the schedule review mode by pressing a “DONE” button 110 or “CANCEL” button 112 displayed on the touch screen 68 , causing the controller 64 to terminate the scheduling routine and return to the main menu screen of FIG. 6A .
- the user can initiate an editing mode within the controller 64 by pressing an “EDIT” button 114 on the touch screen 68 .
- an alphanumeric message 116 stating, for example “OK TO PICK MULTIPLE DAYS” can appear on the touch screen 68 , informing the user that multiple days can be selected.
- Other message variations may appear in addition to, or in lieu of, the alphanumeric message 116 illustrated in FIG. 6G .
- the controller 64 can be configured to display the text “PLEASE SELECT AT LEAST ONE DAY TO MODIFY” or other similar message on the touch screen 68 .
- the user can then either select one or more days to modify the schedule using the appropriate day button(s) 98 , or press the “CANCEL” button 112 to terminate the scheduling routine and return to the main menu screen of FIG. 6A .
- FIG. 6H is a pictorial view showing the selection of “MON”, “TUE” and “THU” by pressing the corresponding buttons 98 on the touch screen 68 .
- the controller 64 can be configured to display the event time parameter 92 , heat set point parameter 94 , and a cool set point parameter 96 for one of the periods in the schedule.
- a set of up/down buttons 118 can be utilized to modify the event time parameter 92 within the schedule to an earlier or later time, as desired.
- a similar set of up/down buttons 120 , 122 can be utilized to adjust, respectively, the heat set point parameter 94 and cool set point parameter 96 to a higher or lower temperature level, as desired, for the selected period.
- the controller 64 can be configured to indicate the particular period the user is viewing on the touch screen 68 using an icon, blinking text or other indicator means.
- the text for the “WAKE” button 102 can configured to blink on and off (indicated generally by bolded text) to indicate that the user is currently viewing the settings for the “wake” period.
- the user may use the appropriate set of up/down buttons 118 , 120 , 122 to modify the parameter.
- the user can modify the event time parameter 92 from 6:00 AM to 6:30 AM using the set of up/down buttons 118 located adjacent the event time parameter 92 .
- the user may use the appropriate set of up/down buttons 120 , 122 to adjust the heat set point parameter 94 from 70° F. to 72° F., and the cool set point parameter 96 from 78° F. to 76° F.
- the fan setting may be changed for the selected period using the fan mode button 86 .
- the user may press the appropriate period button on the bottom of the touch screen 68 , causing the controller 64 to display the schedule parameters for that selected period.
- the user may press the “LEAVE” button 104 on the touch screen 68 , causing the controller 64 to display the event time parameter 92 , heat set point parameter 94 , and cool set point parameter 96 for the “leave” period on the touch screen 68 , as shown in FIG. 6J .
- the appropriate set of up/down buttons 118 , 120 , 122 can be pressed to modify the scheduler parameters, as desired.
- the “LEAVE” button 104 can include indicator means (e g. blinking text) to indicate that that the user is currently viewing the settings for the “leave” period.
- FIGS. 6K and 6L are pictorial views showing the schedule parameters corresponding, respectively, to the “return” and “sleep” periods of the schedule.
- the “RETURN” button 106 has been selected (indicated generally by bolded text), causing the controller 64 to display the event time parameter 92 (i.e. 6:00 PM), heat set point parameter 94 (i.e. 70° F.) and cool set point parameter 96 (i.e. 78° F.) on the touch screen 68 .
- the “SLEEP” button 108 has been selected, causing the controller 64 to display the event time parameter 92 (i.e. 11:00 PM), heat set point parameter 94 (i.e.
- the user may then adjust the schedule parameters using the appropriate set of up/down buttons 118 , 120 , 122 on the touch screen 68 , as desired.
- the user may select or de-select one or more days at any point during the editing mode using the appropriate day button(s) 98 located on the touch screen 68 .
- the user may desire to add “Wednesday” to the list of days to run the modified schedule parameters. To do so, the user may press the “WED” button 98 on the touch screen 68 , causing the controller 64 to add that day to the modified schedule.
- the user may simply press the appropriate day button 98 on the touch screen 68 , causing the controller 64 to remove those day(s) from the modified schedule.
- the user can select the appropriate period button 102 , 104 , 106 , 108 and then press a “CANCEL PERIOD” button 124 on the touch screen 68 .
- the controller 64 can be configured to cancel or zero-out the event time parameter 92 , heat set point parameter 94 , and/or cool set point parameter 96 for that period.
- An icon 126 normally situated above the “WAKE” button 102 can be configured to disappear on the touch screen 68 , indicating to the user that the schedule parameters for that particular period have been cancelled.
- the controller 64 can be configured to apply the settings for the previous period towards the cancelled period until the next scheduled period occurs.
- the controller 64 can be configured to temporarily display an alphanumeric message 128 such as “SAVING CHANGES” on the touch screen 68 at or near the time that the controller 64 saves the modified settings.
- the controller 64 can also be configured to temporarily display the days of the week on the touch screen 68 to confirm the selected days modified in the schedule.
- the controller 64 can be configured to revert back to the main menu screen of FIG. 6A and, if desired, automatically run the modified schedule.
- FIG. 7 is a plan view illustrating another exemplary HVAC controller 130 equipped with a user interface 132 having a separate schedule review mode.
- the user interface 132 includes a display panel 134 and keypad 136 equipped with a number of buttons that can be pressed by the user to scroll through various menus or screens displayable on the display panel 134 .
- the display panel 134 can include any number of suitable display devices, including, for example, a backlit LCD panel or LED screen.
- FIGS. 8A-8M illustrate pictorial views showing an illustrative method for accessing and programming a schedule using the controller 130 and user interface 132 of FIG. 7 .
- the controller 130 can be configured to display a main menu screen 138 on the display panel 134 , similar to that described above with respect to FIG. 6A .
- the controller 130 can be configured to display a current inside temperature parameter 140 (in either ° F. or ° C.), a time of day parameter 142 , and a day of week parameter 144 .
- the controller 130 can also be configured to display the current set point parameter 146 on the display panel 134 , indicating the temperature at which the controller 130 is currently set to maintain.
- a set of up/down buttons 148 on the keypad 136 can be used to scroll through the various schedule parameters displayed on the display panel 134 .
- a second series of buttons 150 , 152 , 154 disposed below the display panel 134 can be utilized to navigate through one or more menus or screens displayable on the display panel 134 .
- the user may press the button 152 located immediately below the text “SCHEDULE” located on the display panel 134 .
- the controller 130 can be configured to initiate a schedule review mode, causing the display panel 134 to display each day of the week, as shown in FIG. 8B .
- the up/down buttons 148 the user can scroll up or down between each day of the week. As each day is selected, the controller 130 can be configured to blink or otherwise indicate the day of the week that has been selected.
- the user can then press the button 150 located below the text “GO BACK” on the display panel 134 to go back to the previous screen (i.e. main screen 122 ), or buttons 152 or 154 to initiate, respectively, the editing and schedule review modes within the controller 130 .
- FIG. 8C is a pictorial view showing display panel 134 after “Monday” has been selected using the up/down buttons 148 , and after button 154 has been pressed.
- the controller 130 can be configured to display the event time parameter 156 and heat/cool set point parameter 158 for each individual period in the schedule.
- the various schedule parameters for each period can displayed on the display panel 134 by repeatedly pressing the up/down buttons 148 , causing the controller 130 to scroll through each individual period on the display panel 134 .
- the user may again use the up/down buttons 148 , causing the controller 130 to access the schedule parameters for each period and display them on the display panel 134 .
- the user may cycle through the schedule parameters for the “leave” period ( FIG. 8D ), “return” period ( FIG. 8E ) and “sleep” period ( FIG. 8F ) to view the schedule parameters for those periods.
- the controller 130 can be configured to notify the user which period is currently being viewed by blinking the text for the period (indicated generally by bolded text) on the display panel 134 .
- the user may press either button 150 to go back to the previous screen, or button 154 to terminate the schedule review mode and return to the main screen 138 of FIG. 8A .
- the user can initiate an editing mode within the controller 130 .
- the user can modify the schedule either individually on a day-by-day basis from within the schedule review mode, or directly via the screen illustrated in FIG. 8B by bypassing the schedule review mode.
- the user may select the individual day of the week to modify, and then press button 152 located below the text “Edit” located on the display panel 134 (see FIG. 8C ).
- the user can press button 152 while viewing the various parameters for the wake period, causing the controller 130 to initiate the editing mode and display the parameters for that specific day, as shown in FIG. 8G .
- a check mark 160 , blinking text, or other suitable indicator can be configured to appear on the display panel 134 , indicating that the user has selected to modify the parameters for Monday.
- the controller 130 can be configured to prompt the user to cycle through the various schedule parameters for each period by blinking the text for the selected schedule parameter on the display panel 134 .
- the event time parameter 156 in FIG. 8G can be configured to blink on and off, allowing the user to modify that particular parameter using the up/down buttons 148 .
- the user may then change the event time parameter 156 to, for example, 6:30 AM by repeatedly pressing the appropriate one of the up/down buttons 148 until 6:30 AM appears on the display panel 134 .
- the user can press button 152 located immediately below the text “Next Step” on the display panel 134 , causing the controller 130 to cycle to the next schedule parameter in that period.
- the controller 130 can be configured to blink the appropriate text on the display panel 134 , as shown in FIGS. 8H-8I .
- the user may press button 152 again, causing the controller 130 to cycle to the next period in the schedule.
- the process of selecting and modifying schedule parameters can then be repeated, as desired, until all of the parameters for each and every period have been selected.
- the user can save the modified settings by pressing button 154 located under the text “Done” on the display panel 134 , causing the controller 130 to save the modified schedule parameters.
- the user can initiate the editing mode directly from the screen depicted in FIG. 8B by pressing button 152 located under the text “Edit” on the display panel 134 .
- the controller 130 can be configured to display the text “Select Day” above button 150 , prompting the user to select one or more days to modify.
- the user can scroll through each day of the week and, if desired, select individually each day of the week to modify in the schedule (e.g. Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday).
- a check mark 162 , blinking text or other suitable indicator can be displayed on the display panel 134 next to each day selected, indicating those days of the week to be modified in the schedule.
- the user can then press the “Next Step” button 152 , causing the controller 130 to display the schedule parameters for one period.
- the controller 130 can be configured to blink the text “Wake” on the display panel 134 , indicating that the parameters for the “wake” period can be modified using the up/down buttons 148 and the “next/step” button 152 , similar to that described above with respect to FIGS. 8G-8I .
- the user can press button 152 repeatedly until the display panel 134 indicates (by bolded text) that the cool set point parameter 158 has been selected. Using the up/down buttons 148 , the user can then modify the cool set point parameter 158 to a higher or lower value, as desired.
- the user may press button 152 again, causing the controller 130 to cycle to the next period in the schedule.
- the process of selecting and modifying the parameters can then be repeated, as desired, until all of the parameters for each period have been selected and modified (if desired).
- the user can save the modified settings by pressing button 154 located under the text “Done” on the display panel 134 , causing the controller 130 to save the modified schedule parameters.
- the controller 130 can be configured to temporarily display an alphanumeric message 164 such as “SAVED” on the display panel 134 at or near the time that the controller 130 saves the modified settings.
- the controller 130 can also be configured to temporarily display the days of the week on the display panel 134 to confirm to the user the particular days of the week modified in the schedule. In some embodiments, the controller 130 can revert back to the main menu screen 138 of FIG. 8A , and, if desired, automatically run the modified schedule.
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Abstract
A controller equipped with a user interface having a separate schedule review mode, including methods of accessing and/or programming such devices, are disclosed. The controller may include a user interface that can be utilized to initiate a scheduling routine having a separate schedule review mode for displaying one or more schedule parameters of the controller without initiating the editing mode. An illustrative method of accessing a schedule on a controller coupled to a user interface may include the steps of initializing a scheduling routine within the controller, initiating a schedule review mode within the controller, displaying one or more schedule parameters for at least one period on the user interface, and exiting the scheduling routine. One or more of the schedule parameters can be modified, if desired, by initiating a separate editing mode within the controller.
Description
- This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/720,571, filed Mar. 9, 2010 and entitled CONTROLLER INTERFACE WITH SEPARATE SCHEDULE REVIEW MODE, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application No. 10/725,826, filed Dec. 2, 2003, entitled CONTROLLER INTERFACE WITH SEPARATE SCHEDULE REVIEW MODE, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,706,923, both of which are incorporated hereby by reference.
- The present invention relates generally to the field of programmable controllers for homes and/or buildings and their related grounds. More specifically, the present invention relates to controller interfaces for such controllers having a separate schedule review mode.
- Controllers are used on a wide variety of devices and systems for controlling various functions in homes and/or buildings and their related grounds. Some controllers have schedule programming that modifies device parameters such as set points as a function of date and/or time. Some such device or system controllers that utilize schedule programming for controlling various functions in homes and/or buildings and their related grounds include, for example, HVAC controllers, water heater controllers, water softener controllers, security system controllers, lawn sprinkler controllers, and lighting system controllers.
- In a typical HVAC application, for example, such controllers can be employed to monitor and, if necessary, control various environmental conditions occurring within a home or office building. The controller may include a microprocessor that interacts with other components in the system to regulate the temperature, humidity, venting, and/or air quality occurring at one or more locations. An internal sensor located within the controller and/or one or more remote sensors may be employed to sense when the temperature and/or humidity level reaches a certain threshold level, causing the controller to send a signal to activate or deactivate one or more components in the system.
- The controller may be equipped with a user interface that allows the user to monitor and adjust various parameters of the controller. With more modern designs, the user interface typically comprises a liquid crystal display (LCD) or light emitting diode (LED) display inset within a controller housing that contains a microprocessor or the like, an I/O interface, and other components of the controller. The user interface may inlcude a menu-driven interface that allows the user to scroll through one or more menus or screens to adjust the different settings on the controller. In some cases, a routine programmed within the controller prompts the user at each menu or screen to input various commands into the interface to adjust the controller settings.
- In certain designs, the user interface can be configured to permit the user to program the controller to run on a certain schedule. For example, the controller can include a scheduling routine that allows the user to adjust the heat and cool set points for one or more periods during a particular day in order to conserve energy. To view the parameters for the schedule, many controllers require the user to initiate an editing mode within the controller, causing the controller to display the parameters for the selected day and/or period along with prompts for modifying the parameters. Within the editing mode, the user can scroll through the various schedule parameters and, if desired, modify the schedule according to the user's needs or preferences. After the user has finished viewing the current settings and has made any desired modifications to the schedule, the user can then send a signal to the controller to either save the modified parameters in memory, or terminate the scheduling routine and discard any changes made.
- Because many controllers require the user to initialize an editing mode in order to display the current schedule parameters, users are often wary of interacting with the interface. The user may fear making inadvertent changes or canceling the schedule altogether by pressing the wrong button on the interface while the controller is in the editing mode. In some cases, the user may be concerned with interfering with the normal operation of the controller, or with modifying other controller settings. As such, there is a need in the art to provide a controller having a user interface that allows the user to display the current scheduling parameters without the risk or fear of accidental schedule modification.
- The present invention pertains to controllers having a separate schedule review mode. In one illustrative embodiment, a method of accessing a schedule in a controller equipped with a user interface may include the steps of: initializing a scheduling routine within the controller having a separate schedule review mode and editing mode, initiating the schedule review mode within the controller, displaying one or more schedule parameters on the user interface, and exiting the scheduling routine. In some embodiments, the editing mode can be initiated at any time during the scheduling routine, including after the schedule review mode has been initiated, or directly from the controller's normal operation mode by bypassing the schedule review mode altogether.
- The controller may include a user interface that can be used for both displaying and modifying various parameters within the controller. For example, the user interface can include a touch screen, display panel/keypad, or any other suitable device adapted to transmit various commands to and from the controller. A number of mechanical and/or soft buttons may be configured to accept input commands from the user. In certain embodiments, the user interface can include a menu-driven interface that allows the user to navigate through one or more menus or screens to modify various operational settings within the controller. The menu-driven interface may include a number of icons (e.g. descriptive buttons) prompting the user to input various commands with, for example, the touch screen or keypad. In certain embodiments, the controller can include a separate schedule review mode that allows the user to access and view the schedule parameters without the risk or fear of accidental schedule modification.
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FIG. 1 is a flow chart of an illustrative method for accessing and programming a schedule on a controller equipped with a user interface; -
FIG. 2 is a block diagram of an illustrative HVAC system employing a controller having a separate schedule review mode; -
FIG. 3 is a flow chart showing an illustrative scheduling routine for a controller having a separate schedule review mode; -
FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing another illustrative schedule routine for a controller having a separate schedule review mode; -
FIG. 5 is a plan view of an illustrative HVAC controller equipped with a touch screen interface; -
FIGS. 6A-6N are pictorial views showing an illustrative method of accessing and programming a schedule using the touch screen interface ofFIG. 5 ; -
FIG. 7 is a plan view of another illustrative HVAC controller equipped with a display panel and keypad interface; and -
FIGS. 8A-8M are pictorial views showing an illustrative method of accessing and programming a schedule using the display panel and keypad interface ofFIG. 7 . - The following description should be read with reference to the drawings, in which like elements in different drawings are numbered in like fashion. The drawings, which are not necessarily to scale, depict illustrative embodiments and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Although examples of various programming and operational steps are illustrated in the various views, those skilled in the art will recognize that the many of the examples provided have suitable alternatives that can be utilized. While the various devices, systems and methods illustrated herein are described specifically with respect to HVAC controllers, it should be understood that the present invention can be employed in other applications where schedules are implemented, including, for example, security systems, lighting systems, sprinkler or drip water systems, audio/video (A/V) systems, etc.
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FIG. 1 , a flow chart showing an illustrative method of viewing a schedule programmed within a controller equipped with a user interface is shown. As shown inFIG. 1 , the method, indicated generally byreference number 10, can begin with the step of initializing a scheduling routine within the controller that allows the user to view and, if desired, modify one or more parameters within a schedule. In an illustrative HVAC system for use in a home, for example, the controller can be configured to initialize a scheduling routine that allows the user to view and modify one or more periods during the day corresponding with the times during the day that the user wakes, leaves home, returns home, and sleeps. For example, the controller may include a separate “wake” period, “leave” period, “return” period, and “sleep” period that can be programmed within the schedule to conserve energy while the user is away from home or asleep. - Within each period, the controller can include various event time and set point parameters that can be utilized to regulate various environmental conditions within a particular space. In certain embodiments, for example, the controller may include a heat set point parameter and cool set point parameter that can be utilized to regulate the amount of heating and/or cooling occurring within the home. The controller may further include a fan mode parameter that can be set to operate the fan in a particular manner during each period. For example, the controller can be configured to operate the fan constantly during each selected period (i.e. an “On Mode”) or automatically as needed (i.e. an “Auto Mode”) during each selected period. Other parameters such as the humidity level, frost level, air quality, etc. may also be regulated via the controller. The particular parameter(s) regulated by the controller will, of course, vary depending on the type of system in which the device is employed.
- As will be described in greater detail below, the scheduling routine can include a separate schedule review mode that allows the user to display one or more of the schedule parameters on the user interface without having to initiate an editing mode within the controller. The inclusion of a separate review mode allows the user to view the current schedule stored in memory without the risk of inadvertently modifying or canceling the current schedule settings.
- From a normal controller operation mode indicated generally by
block 12, the user may initialize a scheduling routine within the controller that allows the user to view the current schedule parameters stored in memory, and, if desired, modify one or more of the parameters to create a new schedule. To initialize the scheduling routine, the user may send a request to the controller via the user interface, causing the controller to initiate a schedule review mode that displays the current settings on the user interface. Initialization of the schedule review mode may occur, for example, when the user presses a button on a touch screen or keypad, speaks a command, or otherwise sends a signal to the controller. - When the schedule review mode is initiated, the controller can be configured to access and display the current day and period settings for the schedule via the user interface, as indicated generally by
blocks - To view other selected days and/or periods within the current schedule, the user may select each day and/or period, causing the controller to access and display the parameters for the selected day and/or period, as indicated generally by
blocks block 12. - To modify one or more of the schedule parameters, the user can initiate an editing mode within the controller, as indicated generally by
block 22. The user can initiate the editing mode by, for example, pressing an “edit” button on a touch screen, keypad or other input device, sending a signal to the controller to initiate the editing mode. - Upon initiation of the editing mode, the user interface can be configured to display a message that prompts the user to select the day or days that are to be modified in the schedule. As the first day is selected, the various periods in the schedule are then displayed on the user interface, as indicated generally by
block 24. At this step, the user may select one or more days during the week to modify the schedule. For example, the user may select to run the schedule on alternating days of the week, during only the weekdays or weekends, or any other desired combination. The controller can be configured to notify the user of each day or combination of days selected using, for example, a check mark, blinking text, or suitable indicator on the user interface. - The controller interface can be configured to default to one of the periods upon selecting the first day, displaying the schedule parameters for that particular day and period on the user interface. For example, if the user selects Monday as the first day to modify in the schedule, the controller can be configured to display the parameters for the “wake” period on the user interface. In certain embodiments, the controller can be configured to default to the period last modified in the schedule, or to the period following the last period modified in the schedule.
- Once the user has selected one or more days to be modified, the user can then modify one or more of the parameters for each selected period, as desired, causing the controller to display the new parameters on the user interface. At any time during this process, the user may assign/un-assign the schedule parameters to/from additional days of the week. If desired, the user may choose to cancel the modified parameters by hitting a “cancel” button or other similar command on the user interface, causing the controller to terminate the schedule routine and discard the modified parameters, as indicated generally by block 26
- After the user has finished modifying the schedule, the user can send a signal to the controller to save the modified settings, as indicated generally by
block 28. Once the modified schedule parameters have been saved, the controller can be configured to terminate the scheduling routine and revert to the normal controller operation mode indicated byblock 12. Once saved, the controller can be configured to automatically run the modified schedule. -
FIG. 2 is a block diagram of an illustrative HVAC system 30 employing acontroller 32 having a separate schedule review mode and editing mode. Theillustrative controller 32 includes a processor 34 (e.g. a microprocessor/CPU), a storage memory 36, aclock 38, and an I/O interface 40 that electrically connects thecontroller 32 toother system components 42. In an illustrative HVAC system for use in a home, for example,controller 32 can be electrically connected to an air conditioner unit, a heater unit, and/or a humidifier/dehumidifier unit that can be selectively activated or deactivated to regulate the temperature and humidity levels within the structure. Other components such as a filtration unit, a UV lamp, a defroster, a flue damper, and/or a ventilator (including Energy Recovery Ventilator “ERV”) can also be connected to thecontroller 32, as desired. An internal sensor 44 may be located within thecontroller 32, and can be employed to constantly measure the temperature and/or humidity levels occurring within the structure. In certain designs, thecontroller 32 can include one or more remote sensors configured to measure the temperature and humidity levels outside of the home, or at other locations apart from thecontroller 32. - The
controller 32 can be equipped with a user interface 46 that can be used to transmit signals to and from thecontroller 32. The user interface 46 can include a touch screen, LCD panel and keypad, computer (e.g. a PDA), or any other suitable device for sending and receiving signals to and from thecontroller 32. In certain embodiments, the user interface 46 may include a menu-driven interface that allows the user to cycle through one or more menus or screens to view and, if desired, modify various operational settings within thecontroller 32. For example, thecontroller 32 can be pre-programmed to run separate routines for adjusting the current temperature or humidity levels, changing the clock or date settings on thecontroller 32, setting a vacation mode that can be used while the user is away, or checking the status of the various system components connected to thecontroller 32. The menus or screens corresponding to a particular routine can be organized from general to more specific, providing the user with only pertinent information at each step during the routine. -
FIG. 3 is a flow chart showing anillustrative scheduling routine 48 for a controller having a separate schedule review mode. As shown inFIG. 3 , thescheduling routine 48 may begin with a normalcontroller operation mode 50. From the normalcontroller operation mode 50, the user can initiate aschedule review mode 52 within the controller, causing the controller to access the schedule parameters stored in memory and display them on the user interface. In this mode, the controller can be configured to allow the user to browse the various schedule parameters programmed in controller without the risk of accidental modification or cancellation of the schedule. From the schedule review mode, the user may either terminate the scheduling routine, causing the controller to revert to the normalcontroller operation mode 50, or initiate anediting mode 54 to modify one or more of the schedule parameters. Once finished viewing and/or modifying the schedule parameters, the controller can be configured to revert back to the normalcontroller operation mode 50. - In an alternative scheduling routine 56 illustrated in
FIG. 4 , the controller can be configured to permit the user to bypass theschedule review mode 60 and initiate theediting mode 62 directly from the normalcontroller operation mode 58. As shown inFIG. 4 , for example, the user may either initiate aschedule review mode 60 within the controller to view the various schedule parameter programmed in the current schedule, or bypass theschedule review mode 60 and initiate theediting mode 62 directly from normalcontroller operation mode 58. -
FIG. 5 is a plan view illustrating anexemplary HVAC controller 64 equipped with auser interface 66 having a separate schedule review mode. As shown inFIG. 5 , theinterface 64 can include atouch screen 68 configured to display information and transmit signals to and from thecontroller 64. Some examples ofsuitable touch screens 68 for use with thecontroller 64 may include resistive, capacitive, infrared, or surface acoustic wave (SAW) type touch screens. While thetouch screen 68 ofFIG. 5 is shown inset or recessed within acontroller housing 70, other configurations are possible. In some embodiments, thetouch screen 68 may be provided as a separate element for use with a personal digital assistant (PDA), PC computer, or other remote device. In certain embodiments, thetouch screen 68 can be provided as a part of an LCD panel, CRT, or other suitable display device. -
FIGS. 6A-6M illustrate pictorial views showing an illustrative method of accessing and programming a schedule using thecontroller 64 anduser interface 66 ofFIG. 5 . In a first view depicted inFIG. 6A , thecontroller 64 can be configured to display a main menu screen on thetouch screen 68, providing the user with basic information about the current operational status of thecontroller 64. The main menu screen may be the default screen that appears on thetouch screen 68 when thecontroller 64 is initially activated, after a loss of power has occurred, or after no activity has been detected by theuser interface 66 for a certain period of time (e.g. after 1 minute of non-activity). - In the illustrative embodiment, the
controller 64 is configured to display a current inside temperature parameter 72 (in either ° F. or ° C.), a current outside temperature parameter 74 (in either ° F. or ° C.), a time ofday parameter 76, and a day ofweek parameter 78 on thetouch screen 68. The current heat/cool setpoint parameter 80 may also be displayed on thetouch screen 68, indicating the temperature at which thecontroller 64 is currently set to maintain. Analphanumeric message 82 displayed on thetouch screen 68 may be provided to inform the user whether thecontroller 64 is currently following the schedule. - A set of up/down
buttons 84 displayed on thetouch screen 68 can be pressed, if desired, to temporarily change the current heat/cool setpoint parameter 80 to a setting different from that contained in the schedule. Afan mode button 86 andsystem mode button 88 displayed on thetouch screen 68 allow the user to view and, if desired, modify the fan and system settings. For example, and in the illustrative embodiment, thefan mode button 86 can be pressed repeatedly to cycle the fan between an “On Mode”, “Intermittent Mode”, and “Auto Mode”, allowing the user to control the operation of the fan. In similar fashion, thesystem mode button 88 can be pressed repeatedly to cycle thecontroller 64 through various heating and cooling modes, as desired. - A “SCHED”
button 90 located on thetouch screen 68 can used to initialize a scheduling routine within thecontroller 64 to access and/or modify one or more parameters within the current schedule. When the “SCHED”button 90 is pressed, thecontroller 64 can be configured to initiate a schedule review mode, causing thecontroller 64 to access the current schedule parameters and display them on thetouch screen 68. As shown inFIG. 6B , for example, thecontroller 64 can be configured to access theevent time parameter 92, heat setpoint parameter 94, and coolset point parameter 96 for the current schedule, and then display these parameters as alphanumeric text on thetouch screen 68. - In the illustrative embodiment, a series of
buttons 98 located on the top of thetouch screen 68 correspond to the days of the week, and can be pressed to send a signal to thecontroller 64 to display the schedule parameters for each individual day in the schedule. An icon, blinking text or other suitable indicator for informing the user the current day selected may be displayed on thetouch screen 68. For example, in the pictorial view illustrated inFIG. 6B , an icon 100 (e.g. check mark) may be displayed on thetouch screen 68, informing the user that the schedule parameters for Wednesday are currently being displayed. - The
controller 64 can be configured to default to the current day of the week when the schedule review mode is initiated. For example, if the current time and day is 7:00 AM on Wednesday, thecontroller 64 can be configured to display the “wake” period parameters for Wednesday on thetouch screen 68. To view the schedule parameters for other days of the week, the user may press theappropriate day button 98 on thetouch screen 68, causing thecontroller 64 to display the corresponding parameters for that selected day. - Within each selected day, the user may press one or more period buttons on the
touch screen 68, causing thecontroller 64 to display the parameters scheduled for that day. Thetouch screen 68 may include, for example, a “WAKE”button 102, a “LEAVE”button 104, a “RETURN”button 106, and a “SLEEP”button 108 that correspond to a separate “wake” period, “leave” period, “return” period, and “sleep” period programmed in thecontroller 64. In the pictorial view depicted inFIG. 6B , for example, the “LEAVE”button 104 has been pressed (indicated generally by bold), causing thecontroller 64 to display the event time parameter 92 (i.e. 8:00 AM), heat set point parameter 94 (i.e. 62° F.) and cool set point parameter 96 (i.e. 85° F.) corresponding to the “leave” period. - While four periods are specifically illustrated in
FIG. 6 , it should be understood that thecontroller 64 could be programmed for a greater or lesser number of periods, if desired. The number of periods will, of course, vary depending on the particular application in which thecontroller 64 is employed. - To view the parameters for another period within the selected day, the user may press the
appropriate button interface 64, causing thecontroller 64 to access the parameters for the selected period and display them on theinterface 64. For example, as can be seen inFIGS. 6C-6E , the user may cycle from the “leave” period depicted inFIG. 6B to the “wake” period (FIG. 6C ), “return” period (FIG. 6D ), and then the “sleep” period (FIG. 6E ) to view theschedule parameters touch screen 68, thecontroller 64 can be configured to notify the user which period is currently being viewed by blinking the text for the appropriate button (as indicated generally by bolded text inFIGS. 6B-6E ). - If the user desires to view the settings for a different day, the user may press the
appropriate day button 98 on thetouch screen 68, causing thecontroller 64 to display the parameters for the selected day. As shown inFIGS. 6E-6F , for example, pressing the “MON”button 98 on thetouch screen 68 while thecontroller 64 is currently displaying the schedule parameters for the “sleep” period on Wednesday (seeFIG. 6E ), causes thecontroller 64 to display the event time parameter (i.e. 10:00 PM), heat set point parameter 94 (i.e. 65° F.), and cool set point parameter 96 (i.e. 77° F.) for Monday. In similar fashion, the user can cycle through the “sleep” parameters for other individual days by selecting theappropriate button 98 on thetouch screen 68. - Once the user has finished viewing the desired schedule parameters for each day and/or period, the user can terminate the schedule review mode by pressing a “DONE”
button 110 or “CANCEL”button 112 displayed on thetouch screen 68, causing thecontroller 64 to terminate the scheduling routine and return to the main menu screen ofFIG. 6A . - To modify one or more parameters in the schedule, the user can initiate an editing mode within the
controller 64 by pressing an “EDIT”button 114 on thetouch screen 68. As shown inFIG. 6G , for example, if the user presses the “EDIT”button 114, an alphanumeric message 116 stating, for example “OK TO PICK MULTIPLE DAYS” can appear on thetouch screen 68, informing the user that multiple days can be selected. Other message variations may appear in addition to, or in lieu of, the alphanumeric message 116 illustrated inFIG. 6G . For example, thecontroller 64 can be configured to display the text “PLEASE SELECT AT LEAST ONE DAY TO MODIFY” or other similar message on thetouch screen 68. The user can then either select one or more days to modify the schedule using the appropriate day button(s) 98, or press the “CANCEL”button 112 to terminate the scheduling routine and return to the main menu screen ofFIG. 6A . -
FIG. 6H is a pictorial view showing the selection of “MON”, “TUE” and “THU” by pressing thecorresponding buttons 98 on thetouch screen 68. As shown inFIG. 6H , when at least one of theday buttons 98 is pressed, thecontroller 64 can be configured to display theevent time parameter 92, heat setpoint parameter 94, and a coolset point parameter 96 for one of the periods in the schedule. A set of up/downbuttons 118 can be utilized to modify theevent time parameter 92 within the schedule to an earlier or later time, as desired. A similar set of up/downbuttons set point parameter 94 and coolset point parameter 96 to a higher or lower temperature level, as desired, for the selected period. - The
controller 64 can be configured to indicate the particular period the user is viewing on thetouch screen 68 using an icon, blinking text or other indicator means. InFIG. 6H , for example, the text for the “WAKE”button 102 can configured to blink on and off (indicated generally by bolded text) to indicate that the user is currently viewing the settings for the “wake” period. - If the user desires to modify one or more of schedule parameters for the selected period, the user may use the appropriate set of up/down
buttons FIG. 6I , for example, the user can modify theevent time parameter 92 from 6:00 AM to 6:30 AM using the set of up/downbuttons 118 located adjacent theevent time parameter 92. In similar fashion, the user may use the appropriate set of up/downbuttons set point parameter 94 from 70° F. to 72° F., and the coolset point parameter 96 from 78° F. to 76° F. Also, the fan setting may be changed for the selected period using thefan mode button 86. - To display the parameters for the other periods, the user may press the appropriate period button on the bottom of the
touch screen 68, causing thecontroller 64 to display the schedule parameters for that selected period. To display the settings for the “leave” period, for example, the user may press the “LEAVE”button 104 on thetouch screen 68, causing thecontroller 64 to display theevent time parameter 92, heat setpoint parameter 94, and coolset point parameter 96 for the “leave” period on thetouch screen 68, as shown inFIG. 6J . Once selected, the appropriate set of up/downbuttons button 102 discussed above with respect toFIG. 6H , the “LEAVE”button 104 can include indicator means (e g. blinking text) to indicate that that the user is currently viewing the settings for the “leave” period. -
FIGS. 6K and 6L are pictorial views showing the schedule parameters corresponding, respectively, to the “return” and “sleep” periods of the schedule. InFIG. 6K , for example, the “RETURN”button 106 has been selected (indicated generally by bolded text), causing thecontroller 64 to display the event time parameter 92 (i.e. 6:00 PM), heat set point parameter 94 (i.e. 70° F.) and cool set point parameter 96 (i.e. 78° F.) on thetouch screen 68. In similar fashion inFIG. 6L , the “SLEEP”button 108 has been selected, causing thecontroller 64 to display the event time parameter 92 (i.e. 11:00 PM), heat set point parameter 94 (i.e. 62° F.), and cool set point parameter 96 (i.e. 82° F.) for the “sleep” period on thetouch screen 68. Once selected, the user may then adjust the schedule parameters using the appropriate set of up/downbuttons touch screen 68, as desired. - In the illustrative embodiment, the user may select or de-select one or more days at any point during the editing mode using the appropriate day button(s) 98 located on the
touch screen 68. In the illustrative view ofFIG. 6L , for example, the user may desire to add “Wednesday” to the list of days to run the modified schedule parameters. To do so, the user may press the “WED”button 98 on thetouch screen 68, causing thecontroller 64 to add that day to the modified schedule. Conversely, if the user desires to remove one or more days from the modified schedule, the user may simply press theappropriate day button 98 on thetouch screen 68, causing thecontroller 64 to remove those day(s) from the modified schedule. - If the user desires to cancel a particular period from the schedule, the user can select the
appropriate period button button 124 on thetouch screen 68. As shown inFIG. 6M , for example, when the user presses the “CANCEL PERIOD”button 124 while in the “wake” period, thecontroller 64 can be configured to cancel or zero-out theevent time parameter 92, heat setpoint parameter 94, and/or coolset point parameter 96 for that period. An icon 126 normally situated above the “WAKE”button 102 can be configured to disappear on thetouch screen 68, indicating to the user that the schedule parameters for that particular period have been cancelled. When the modified schedule is subsequently run, thecontroller 64 can be configured to apply the settings for the previous period towards the cancelled period until the next scheduled period occurs. - After the user has finished modifying the schedule, the user can press either the “DONE”
button 110 to save the modified parameters in the schedule, or the “CANCEL”button 112 to discard the modified changes without saving. As shown inFIG. 6N , thecontroller 64 can be configured to temporarily display analphanumeric message 128 such as “SAVING CHANGES” on thetouch screen 68 at or near the time that thecontroller 64 saves the modified settings. Thecontroller 64 can also be configured to temporarily display the days of the week on thetouch screen 68 to confirm the selected days modified in the schedule. In some embodiments, thecontroller 64 can be configured to revert back to the main menu screen ofFIG. 6A and, if desired, automatically run the modified schedule. -
FIG. 7 is a plan view illustrating anotherexemplary HVAC controller 130 equipped with auser interface 132 having a separate schedule review mode. In the exemplary embodiment illustrated inFIG. 7 , theuser interface 132 includes adisplay panel 134 andkeypad 136 equipped with a number of buttons that can be pressed by the user to scroll through various menus or screens displayable on thedisplay panel 134. Thedisplay panel 134 can include any number of suitable display devices, including, for example, a backlit LCD panel or LED screen. -
FIGS. 8A-8M illustrate pictorial views showing an illustrative method for accessing and programming a schedule using thecontroller 130 anduser interface 132 ofFIG. 7 . In a first view depicted inFIG. 8A , thecontroller 130 can be configured to display amain menu screen 138 on thedisplay panel 134, similar to that described above with respect toFIG. 6A . Thecontroller 130, for example, can be configured to display a current inside temperature parameter 140 (in either ° F. or ° C.), a time ofday parameter 142, and a day ofweek parameter 144. Thecontroller 130 can also be configured to display the currentset point parameter 146 on thedisplay panel 134, indicating the temperature at which thecontroller 130 is currently set to maintain. A set of up/downbuttons 148 on thekeypad 136 can be used to scroll through the various schedule parameters displayed on thedisplay panel 134. A second series ofbuttons display panel 134 can be utilized to navigate through one or more menus or screens displayable on thedisplay panel 134. - To initialize the scheduling routine within the
controller 130, the user may press thebutton 152 located immediately below the text “SCHEDULE” located on thedisplay panel 134. When pressed, thecontroller 130 can be configured to initiate a schedule review mode, causing thedisplay panel 134 to display each day of the week, as shown inFIG. 8B . Using the up/downbuttons 148, the user can scroll up or down between each day of the week. As each day is selected, thecontroller 130 can be configured to blink or otherwise indicate the day of the week that has been selected. The user can then press thebutton 150 located below the text “GO BACK” on thedisplay panel 134 to go back to the previous screen (i.e. main screen 122), orbuttons controller 130. -
FIG. 8C is a pictorial viewshowing display panel 134 after “Monday” has been selected using the up/downbuttons 148, and afterbutton 154 has been pressed. As shown inFIG. 8C , thecontroller 130 can be configured to display theevent time parameter 156 and heat/cool setpoint parameter 158 for each individual period in the schedule. InFIG. 8C , for example, the various schedule parameters for each period can displayed on thedisplay panel 134 by repeatedly pressing the up/downbuttons 148, causing thecontroller 130 to scroll through each individual period on thedisplay panel 134. - To view the schedule parameters for the other periods, the user may again use the up/down
buttons 148, causing thecontroller 130 to access the schedule parameters for each period and display them on thedisplay panel 134. For example, as can be seen inFIGS. 8D-8F , the user may cycle through the schedule parameters for the “leave” period (FIG. 8D ), “return” period (FIG. 8E ) and “sleep” period (FIG. 8F ) to view the schedule parameters for those periods. At each screen, thecontroller 130 can be configured to notify the user which period is currently being viewed by blinking the text for the period (indicated generally by bolded text) on thedisplay panel 134. When the user is finished viewing the schedule parameters for that particular day, the user may press eitherbutton 150 to go back to the previous screen, orbutton 154 to terminate the schedule review mode and return to themain screen 138 ofFIG. 8A . - To modify one or more parameters in the schedule, the user can initiate an editing mode within the
controller 130. The user can modify the schedule either individually on a day-by-day basis from within the schedule review mode, or directly via the screen illustrated inFIG. 8B by bypassing the schedule review mode. - To edit the parameters on a day-by-day basis, the user, while within the schedule review mode, may select the individual day of the week to modify, and then press
button 152 located below the text “Edit” located on the display panel 134 (seeFIG. 8C ). For the day “Monday” selected inFIG. 8C , for example, the user can pressbutton 152 while viewing the various parameters for the wake period, causing thecontroller 130 to initiate the editing mode and display the parameters for that specific day, as shown inFIG. 8G . Acheck mark 160, blinking text, or other suitable indicator can be configured to appear on thedisplay panel 134, indicating that the user has selected to modify the parameters for Monday. - The
controller 130 can be configured to prompt the user to cycle through the various schedule parameters for each period by blinking the text for the selected schedule parameter on thedisplay panel 134. For example, theevent time parameter 156 inFIG. 8G can be configured to blink on and off, allowing the user to modify that particular parameter using the up/downbuttons 148. The user may then change theevent time parameter 156 to, for example, 6:30 AM by repeatedly pressing the appropriate one of the up/downbuttons 148 until 6:30 AM appears on thedisplay panel 134. - To change the other parameters for that selected period, the user can press
button 152 located immediately below the text “Next Step” on thedisplay panel 134, causing thecontroller 130 to cycle to the next schedule parameter in that period. As the user cycles through each schedule parameter, thecontroller 130 can be configured to blink the appropriate text on thedisplay panel 134, as shown inFIGS. 8H-8I . When the user has cycled through each schedule parameter for the selected period, the user may pressbutton 152 again, causing thecontroller 130 to cycle to the next period in the schedule. The process of selecting and modifying schedule parameters can then be repeated, as desired, until all of the parameters for each and every period have been selected. At any point during this process, the user can save the modified settings by pressingbutton 154 located under the text “Done” on thedisplay panel 134, causing thecontroller 130 to save the modified schedule parameters. - To select multiple days to program at once in the illustrative embodiment, the user can initiate the editing mode directly from the screen depicted in
FIG. 8B by pressingbutton 152 located under the text “Edit” on thedisplay panel 134. As shown inFIG. 8J , whenbutton 152 is pressed, thecontroller 130 can be configured to display the text “Select Day” abovebutton 150, prompting the user to select one or more days to modify. Using the up/downbuttons 148 and the “select day”button 150, the user can scroll through each day of the week and, if desired, select individually each day of the week to modify in the schedule (e.g. Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday). Acheck mark 162, blinking text or other suitable indicator can be displayed on thedisplay panel 134 next to each day selected, indicating those days of the week to be modified in the schedule. - Once the user has selected the desired day or days to modify the schedule, the user can then press the “Next Step”
button 152, causing thecontroller 130 to display the schedule parameters for one period. As shown inFIG. 8K , for example, thecontroller 130 can be configured to blink the text “Wake” on thedisplay panel 134, indicating that the parameters for the “wake” period can be modified using the up/downbuttons 148 and the “next/step”button 152, similar to that described above with respect toFIGS. 8G-8I . As shown inFIG. 8L , for example, the user can pressbutton 152 repeatedly until thedisplay panel 134 indicates (by bolded text) that the coolset point parameter 158 has been selected. Using the up/downbuttons 148, the user can then modify the coolset point parameter 158 to a higher or lower value, as desired. - When the user has cycled through each of the parameters for a particular period, the user may press
button 152 again, causing thecontroller 130 to cycle to the next period in the schedule. The process of selecting and modifying the parameters can then be repeated, as desired, until all of the parameters for each period have been selected and modified (if desired). At any point during this process, the user can save the modified settings by pressingbutton 154 located under the text “Done” on thedisplay panel 134, causing thecontroller 130 to save the modified schedule parameters. - As shown in
FIG. 8M , thecontroller 130 can be configured to temporarily display analphanumeric message 164 such as “SAVED” on thedisplay panel 134 at or near the time that thecontroller 130 saves the modified settings. Thecontroller 130 can also be configured to temporarily display the days of the week on thedisplay panel 134 to confirm to the user the particular days of the week modified in the schedule. In some embodiments, thecontroller 130 can revert back to themain menu screen 138 ofFIG. 8A , and, if desired, automatically run the modified schedule. - Having thus described the several embodiments of the present invention, those of skill in the art will readily appreciate that other embodiments may be made and used which fall within the scope of the claims attached hereto. Numerous advantages of the invention covered by this document have been set forth in the foregoing description. It will be understood that this disclosure is, in many respects, only illustrative. Changes can be made with respect to various elements described herein without exceeding the scope of the invention.
Claims (20)
1. An HVAC controller comprising:
a touch screen display;
a memory for storing a programmable schedule, the programmable schedule defined by two or more programmable schedule parameters;
a controller coupled to the touch screen display and the memory, the controller configured to:
display a schedule review button on the touch screen display;
enter a schedule review mode when the schedule review button is touched by a user, wherein while in the schedule review mode, one or more of the programmable schedule parameters of the programmable schedule are displayed on the touch screen display, and a user is permitting viewing access only and not permitting editing access to one or more of the programmable schedule parameters of the programmable schedule that are displayed on the touch screen display;
display a schedule editing button on the touch screen display; and
enter a schedule editing mode when the schedule editing mode button is touched by a user, wherein while in the schedule editing mode, one or more of the programmable schedule parameters of the programmable schedule are displayed on the touch screen display, and a user is permitted editing access to one or more of the programmable schedule parameters of the programmable schedule by touching one or more parameter change touch regions on the touch screen display, resulting in one or more changed programmable schedule parameters.
2. The HVAC controller of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to save the one or more changed programmable schedule parameters to the memory.
3. The HVAC controller of claim 1 , wherein the schedule review mode is exited before the schedule editing mode is entered.
4. The HVAC controller of claim 1 , wherein said programmable schedule includes at least two days, wherein each of the at least two days includes at least two time periods with one or more schedule parameters corresponding to each of the at least two time periods.
5. The HVAC controller of claim 4 , wherein while in the schedule editing mode, the controller is configured to allow a user to select one or more days of the programmable schedule by touching one or more day selection touch regions on the touch screen display so that the one or more changed programmable schedule parameters can be applied to each of the selected days.
6. The HVAC controller of claim 4 , wherein while in the schedule editing mode, the controller is configured to display one or more programmable schedule parameters of at least one time period for the one or more selected days of the programmable schedule.
7. The HVAC controller of claim 6 , wherein while in the schedule editing mode, the controller is configured to allow a user to select a first time period, and to then make changes to one or more of the programmable schedule parameters that correspond to the first time period for the one or more selected days.
8. The HVAC controller of claim 7 , wherein while in the schedule editing mode, the controller is configured to allow a user to select a second time period, and to then make changes to one or more of the programmable schedule parameters that correspond to the second time period for the one or more selected days.
9. The HVAC controller of claim 1 , wherein the programmable schedule includes a heating schedule, and wherein the two or more programmable schedule parameters include a time related parameter and a temperature related parameter.
10. The HVAC controller of claim 1 , wherein the programmable schedule includes a cooling schedule, and wherein the two or more programmable schedule parameters include a time related parameter and a temperature related parameter.
11. The HVAC controller of claim 1 , wherein the HVAC controller is a thermostat that includes local temperature sensor coupled to the controller.
12. A method of accessing and programming a programmable schedule on an HVAC controller equipped with a touch screen display, the programmable schedule defined by two or more programmable schedule parameters, comprising:
providing a scheduling routine within the HVAC controller, the scheduling routine including a schedule review mode and a separate schedule editing mode;
entering the schedule review mode within the HAC controller by touching a schedule review button on the touch screen display, wherein while in the schedule review mode, one or more of the programmable schedule parameters of the programmable schedule are displayed on the touch screen display, and a user is permitting viewing access only and not permitting editing access to one or more of the programmable schedule parameters;
entering the schedule editing mode within the HVAC controller by touching a schedule editing button on the touch screen display, wherein while in the schedule editing mode, one or more of the programmable schedule parameters of the programmable schedule are displayed on the touch screen display, and a user is permitted editing access to one or more of the programmable schedule parameters of the programmable schedule by touching one or more parameter change touch regions on the touch screen display;
while in the editing mode, touching one or more parameter change touch regions on the touch screen display, resulting in one or more changed programmable schedule parameters; and
saving the one or more changed programmable schedule parameters to a memory of the HVAC controller.
13. The method of claim 12 , wherein the schedule review mode is exited before the schedule editing mode is entered.
14. The method of claim 12 , wherein said programmable schedule includes at least two days, wherein each of the at least two days includes at least two time periods with one or more schedule parameters corresponding to each of the at least two time periods.
15. The method of claim 14 , wherein while in the schedule editing mode, allowing a user to select one or more days of the programmable schedule by touching one or more day selection touch regions on the touch screen display.
16. The method of claim 14 , wherein while in the schedule editing mode, displaying one or more programmable schedule parameters of at least one time period for the one or more selected days of the programmable schedule.
17. The method of claim 16 , wherein while in the schedule editing mode, allow a user to select a first time period, and to then make changes to one or more of the programmable schedule parameters that correspond to the first time period for the one or more selected days.
18. The method of claim 17 , wherein while in the schedule editing mode, allowing a user to select a second time period, and to then make changes to one or more of the programmable schedule parameters that correspond to the second time period for the one or more selected days.
19. An HVAC controller for use in controlling an HVAC system, the HVAC controller comprising:
a memory for storing a programmable schedule, the programmable schedule defined by two or more programmable schedule parameters;
a user interface; and
a processor configured to run a scheduling routine for modifying a programmable schedule of the HVAC controller, the scheduling routine including a schedule review mode and a separate schedule editing mode;
wherein while in the schedule review mode, a user is permitting viewing access only and not permitting editing access to the programmable schedule parameters of the programmable schedule; and
while in the schedule editing mode, a user is permitted editing access to one or more of the programmable schedule parameters of the programmable schedule.
20. The HVAC controller of claim 19 , wherein the user interface includes a touch screen display.
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