Google Inc.

Eric Michael Burger

Caitlin Q Donhowe

Mark Rose

Lauren Von Dehsen

Samuel Y Chang

Liana Kong

Priya Kasirajan

Kara Malhotra

A thermostat method includes receiving temperature readings from a remote temperature sensor; operating a processor in a first mode and a second mode, where the processor uses more average power when operating in the second mode than when operating in the first mode; and repeatedly transitioning the processor between operating in the first mode and operating in the second mode. Transitions from operating in the first mode to operating the second mode are caused at least in part by an expiration of a first time interval. The thermostat receives one or more of the temperature readings from the remote temperature sensor while the processor is operating in the second mode. The method also includes adjusting a length of the first time interval based at least in part on an estimate of how fast the temperature readings from the remote temperature sensor are approaching a threshold.

Dynamic scanning of remote temperature sensors

Various arrangements for monitoring and controlling operation of a HVAC system are provided. Battery-operated temperature monitoring devices may be situated within the structure and connected with a network. A user command may be received that includes a selection of at least one of the battery-operated temperature monitoring devices. An offset may be calculated based on an evaluation of a first temperature reading of the selected battery-operated temperature monitoring device relative to a second temperature reading of the thermostat. The offset may be overridden when an override condition is present.

Self-learning temperature monitor and control system and methods for making and using same

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Eric Michael Burger