Patent ID: 8978994
Filing Date: 2015-03-17
Classification: F24F,G05D

Abstract:
1. A thermostat including a microprocessor for controlling an HVAC system using multiple modes of operation, the thermostat comprising: a housing having a circuit board and a display screen; the display screen having a first and second alpha-numeric icon; a rocker switch mounted in the housing adjacent the display screen, the rocker switch providing the sole mechanical button of the thermostat used for standard operational functions of the thermostat, the rocker switch for signaling the microprocessor so that the combination of inputs received by the microprocessor from a group of touch sensitive areas and the sole mechanical button provide for each adjustment required for the standard operational functions of the thermostat; the rocker switch configured to adjust the first alpha-numeric icon in relation to a first mode of operation and the rocker switch configured to adjust the second alpha-numeric icon in relation to a second mode of operation; and a navigation button for navigating between a first and second function.