Patent ID: 7222800
Filing Date: 2007-05-29
Classification: C09D,F24F,G05D,H04L

Abstract:
1. A method for configuration transfer management, comprising: providing a first configuration tool; providing a second configuration tool, wherein the first and second configuration tools are adapted to configure a control algorithm of an HVAC controller; providing an HVAC controller; transferring a HVAC controller configuration from the HVAC controller to the first configuration tool; transferring the HVAC controller configuration from the first configuration tool to the second configuration tool, wherein the transferring of the HVAC controller configuration is wireless; transferring the HVAC controller configuration to at least another configuration tool; providing a second controller; transferring the HVAC controller configuration from the at least another configuration tool to the second controller; wherein: the HVAC controller is a thermostat; and at least one of the configuration tools is a personal digital assistant.