CPC G01J 5/0806 (2013.01) [G01J 5/025 (2013.01); G01J 5/041 (2013.01); G06V 40/103 (2022.01); G08B 17/00 (2013.01); H01H 9/02 (2013.01); H02J 3/00 (2013.01); H02J 13/00 (2013.01); H04L 12/282 (2013.01); H05B 47/19 (2020.01); G08B 13/193 (2013.01); G08B 17/10 (2013.01); G08B 17/11 (2013.01); G08B 17/113 (2013.01); H05B 47/195 (2020.01); Y10T 29/49002 (2015.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. A smart-home system, comprising:
a battery-powered smart home device that wirelessly communicates using a first communication protocol characterized by low power usage compared to a second communication protocol and low data rates compared to the second communication protocol; and
a smart thermostat, comprising:
electrical connections configured to be electrically connected with in-wall powered wiring;
a user input component configured to receive user input;
an electronic display configured to present at least a current setpoint temperature;
an occupancy sensor;
wireless communication circuitry comprising a first wireless interface and a second wireless interface, wherein:
the first wireless interface is configured to communicate with the battery-powered smart home device using the first communication protocol; and
the second wireless interface is configured to serve as a communication bridge between the battery-powered smart home device and a wireless network that uses the second communication protocol characterized by higher power usage compared to the first communication protocol and higher data rates compared to the first communication protocol; and
a processor, in communication with the electronic display, the user input component, the wireless communication circuitry, and the occupancy sensor, wherein:
the processor is configured to transmit occupancy information based on information received from the occupancy sensor via the wireless communication circuitry; and
the smart thermostat is configured to be wall mounted and electrically connected with an HVAC system.
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