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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 01, 2023
Filed:
Jan. 13, 2020
Research Products Corporation, Madison, WI (US);
John Bloemer, Sun Prairie, WI (US);
Wade Ferkey, Oregon, WI (US);
Prabahara Sundar Baladhandapani, Middleton, WI (US);
Research Products Corporation, Madison, WI (US);
Abstract
A multi-zone environmental control system such as an HVAC and/or an IAQ control system includes a control module, a primary user interface, and at least one secondary user interface. The control module is configured to control an environmental system and controlled devices, each device associated with a respective zone. The primary user interface is in communication with the control mode and associated with a first zone. The primary user interface displays information to the user, receives inputs from the user regarding control of at least the first zone, and transmits signals to the control module, which then controls the device associated with the first zone. Each secondary user interface is associated with a zone other than the first zone and is configured to display information to the user, receive an input from the user concerning control of the respective zone, and communicate with the primary user interface. In turn, the primary user interface transmits signals to the control module, which then controls the devices associated with the respective zones.