Patent ID: 6634566
Filing Date: 2003-10-21
Classification: F23N,G05D

Abstract:
A process executable by a programmed processor within a thermostat for tracking and reporting the participation by the thermostat in requested setbacks of the setpoint control for the thermostat, said process comprising the steps of:responding to a request to enter into a setback of at least one setpoint used in a normal mode of operation; noting at least one temperature condition upon entry into the setback of at least one setpoint; tracking the amount of time that elapses during the setback of at least one setpoint; defining a setback record that includes the noted temperature condition and the elapsed time; and transmitting the setback record to a requesting entity in response to a request for information as to the participation of the thermostat in one or more requested setbacks of setpoints whereby the noted temperature condition at entry into setback and the elapsed time during setback is transmitted as a setback record to the requesting entity.