Patent ID: 8346397
Filing Date: 2013-01-01
Classification: F24F,G05B,G06F

Abstract:
1. A control device comprising: a communication interface suitable for operable connection to an indoor unit that directs conditioned air to an environment and at least one of a heat pump, an air conditioner, or an auxiliary heating system; a display capable of displaying a maximum airflow setting, a minimum airflow setting, and a range therebetween of incremental settings for the indoor unit; a graphical user interface capable of receiving a user input that selects one of the incremental settings; and a processor capable of applying the selected incremental setting to the indoor unit through the communication interface to control flow of the conditioned air based upon the selected incremental setting, determining whether the selected incremental setting falls within a predetermined efficiency range, and causing an indicator to be displayed on the display when the selected incremental setting falls within the predetermined efficiency range.