Apple inc. (20240102678). DECOUPLED CONTROL OF REFRIGERANT CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEMS simplified abstract

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DECOUPLED CONTROL OF REFRIGERANT CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEMS

Organization Name

apple inc.

Inventor(s)

Nicholas A. Gregorich of San Francisco CA (US)

DECOUPLED CONTROL OF REFRIGERANT CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEMS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240102678 titled 'DECOUPLED CONTROL OF REFRIGERANT CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEMS

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes techniques for optimizing the operation of a refrigerant climate control system using an energy management device. The energy management device receives an energy optimization signal related to an electrical energy source and generates a control signal for the climate control system based on this signal.

  • Energy management device receives an energy optimization signal describing characteristics of an electrical energy source.
  • Energy management device generates a control signal for the refrigerant climate control system based on the energy optimization signal.
  • Control signal is provided to the controller of the refrigerant climate control system.

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in various industries such as automotive, residential, and commercial buildings for efficient energy management in climate control systems.

Problems Solved

1. Inefficient energy usage in climate control systems. 2. Lack of real-time optimization for energy consumption in HVAC systems.

Benefits

1. Reduced energy consumption. 2. Improved energy efficiency. 3. Cost savings on energy bills.

Potential Commercial Applications

Optimized energy management systems for HVAC companies.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be the use of smart thermostats for energy optimization in HVAC systems.

Unanswered Questions

How does the energy management device communicate with the controller of the climate control system?

The patent application does not provide details on the communication protocol or technology used for transmitting the control signal.

What specific characteristics of the energy optimization signal are considered for generating the control signal?

The patent application does not specify the exact parameters or characteristics of the energy optimization signal that are used for optimizing the operation of the climate control system.


Original Abstract Submitted

described herein are techniques for optimizing operation of a refrigerant climate control system using an energy management device. in an example process, the energy management device may receive an energy optimization signal that describes a characteristic associated with an electrical energy source. the process may also include the energy management device generating a control signal for a refrigerant climate control system to use the electrical energy source based at least in part on the characteristic of the energy optimization signal. the process may also include the energy management device providing the control signal to a controller of the refrigerant climate control system.