US20140019319A1 - Floorplan-based residential energy audit and asset tracking - Google Patents
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Abstract
A method includes populating a touchscreen interface with visual representations of rooms of a residential home, providing a list of assets in a manner facilitating use of the touchscreen select an asset for a visual representation of a room, facilitating entry of make and model information of the selected asset, and obtaining and storing energy audit information regarding the selected asset via a network connection.
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- Typically, energy audit tablet or smart phone applications are list-based. That is, the user completes items within the energy audit in the order in which the application creator specifies them. Because not all assets in all homes are arranged in the order specified by the application creator, the user must either walk from room to room to accommodate the list or skip over items on the list to accommodate the layout of their home. Some existing audit applications include EcoInsight Mobile Audit for iPad, Energy Audit By Escogi3 Srl, and Verde Energy Audit
- A device, computer readable storage device having code, and method includes populating a touchscreen interface with visual representations of rooms of a residential home, providing a list of assets in a manner facilitating use of the touchscreen to drag a selected asset to a visual representation of a room, facilitating entry of make and model information of the selected asset, and obtaining and storing energy audit information regarding the selected asset via a network connection.
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FIG. 1 shows tablet-based initial home customization using the home customization GUI according to an example embodiment. -
FIG. 2 shows tablet-based visual asset and room selection using the home customization GUI according to an example embodiment. -
FIG. 3 shows tablet-based visual asset allocation using the home customization GUI according to an example embodiment. -
FIG. 4 shows tablet-based initiation of an asset energy audit using the home customization GUI according to an example embodiment. -
FIG. 5 shows phone-based home property management GUI according to an example embodiment. -
FIG. 6 shows phone-based home locating GUI according to an example embodiment. -
FIG. 7 shows phone-based home updating GUI according to an example embodiment. -
FIG. 8 shows phone-based energy asset and audit management GUI My Utility Bill selection according to an example embodiment. -
FIG. 9 shows phone-based utility bill display using the home customization GUI according to an example embodiment. -
FIG. 10 shows phone-based Energy Rewards Point Program notification according to an example embodiment. -
FIG. 11 shows phone-based energy asset and audit management GUI Energy Analysis selection according to an example embodiment. -
FIG. 12 shows phone-based Energy Analysis asset selection GUI according to an example embodiment. -
FIG. 13 shows phone-based Energy Analysis scanning GUI according to an example embodiment. -
FIG. 14 shows phone-based asset profile GUI according to an example embodiment. -
FIG. 15 shows phone-based asset profile post-audit actions GUI according to an example embodiment. -
FIG. 16 shows phone-based energy asset and audit management GUI My Home Profile selection according to an example embodiment. -
FIG. 17 shows phone-based My Home Profile portrait-mode GUI according to an example embodiment. -
FIG. 18 shows phone-based My Home Profile landscape-mode GUI according to an example embodiment. -
FIG. 19 shows phone-based appliance-specific point reward notification according to an example embodiment. -
FIG. 20 shows phone-based room-specific asset modification GUI according to an example embodiment. -
FIG. 21 shows phone-based energy asset and audit management GUI Energy Saving Tips selection according to an example embodiment. -
FIG. 22 shows phone-based Energy Saving Tips GUI according to an example embodiment. -
FIG. 23 shows phone-based energy asset and audit management GUI Local Rebates selection according to an example embodiment. -
FIG. 24 shows phone-based energy asset and audit management rebate display and selection GUI according to an example embodiment. -
FIG. 25 is a block diagram of a computer system to implement methods according to an example embodiment. - In the following description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings that form a part hereof, and in which is shown by way of illustration specific embodiments that may be practiced. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention, and it is to be understood that other embodiments may be utilized and that structural, logical, and electrical changes may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. The following description of example embodiments is, therefore, not to be taken in a limited sense, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims.
- The functions or algorithms described herein may be implemented in software or a combination of software and human implemented procedures in one embodiment. The software may consist of computer executable instructions stored on computer readable media such as memory or other type of storage devices. Further, such functions correspond to modules, which are software stored on storage devices, hardware, firmware, or any combination thereof. Multiple functions may be performed in one or more modules as desired, and the embodiments described are merely examples. The software may be executed on a digital signal processor, ASIC, microprocessor, or other type of processor operating on a computer system, such as a personal computer, server or other computer system.
- To date, there is not an off-the-shelf residential energy audit smart phone or tablet application that would allow the user to perform an audit in a flexible, self-directed fashion using a visual interface. Rather, users complete items within the energy audit in the order specified by the creator of the application, resulting in the user either skipping items in a list until moving to a different room, or moving back and forth between rooms, visiting each room as many times as required to complete the items in the order listed. In various embodiments, a mobile device-based interface allows the user to perform an energy audit using a touchscreen tablet device (e.g., iPad, Android tablet), smart phone, or other touchscreen device. The user is able to perform the residential energy audit on a mobile platform while taking advantage of touchscreen capabilities. If a tablet is used, the tablet's larger display may provide further advantage in performing an audit. The application may be downloaded and installed on a camera-enabled mobile device. The application is intended to be a part of or complement an application that may collect information about the assets within a consumer's home (e.g., energy audit application).
- The room-based asset reporting and audit interface may include various features to facilitate asset reporting and auditing. For example, the interface may enable a user to log into an account hosted by a utility company or other service provider. The interface may enable a user to view a bill, view energy consumption (e.g., current or historical data points or charts), view energy consumptions savings, view energy points accrued, or view bill-pay status or options. The interface may enable a user to initiate the energy audit process, or to view the results of the energy audit process. The interface may enable a user to view energy-related rebates, incentives, or tax credits available in the geographical area of the user, such as tax credits issued by a utility company, government agency, or store. The interface may enable a user to view tips and home improvement ideas that are customized to the user by results of the energy audit. For example, using the make and model of a refrigerator, an energy-related tip about that refrigerator may be made available to the user. The interface may also enable a user to sort tips and home improvement ideas based on cost to implement, cost savings, or other criteria.
- The room-based asset reporting and audit interface application may store data locally or remotely. The application may connect to a server connected through a local network or remote network (e.g., the internet, or “the cloud”). Data captured using the application may be stored in the server. The application may run in an online mode while connected to the remote server, or the application may run in an offline mode while not connected to the remote server. When the application is run in offline mode, the information may synchronize when the mobile device is able to connect to the remote server (e.g., when wireless internet is reconnected). Data collected throughout the energy audit process may be stored. When the user exits the application in the middle of the audit, the information may be stored temporarily, and subsequently the user may continue when the user reopens the application. The application may make remotely stored information available for other purposes (e.g., utility company data analytics, utility company database, utility company energy audit applications, etc.) The user may access his or her audit information from a different device, and the information may be viewed or editing by downloading or accessing the information from a new device.
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FIGS. 1-4 show a home customization graphical user interface (GUI) 100-400 according to an example embodiment. The embodiments shown inFIGS. 1-4 provide a home customization GUI 100-400 that is applicable to any of the mobile devices that may be used to implement one or more of the described methods and interfaces. While the GUI may be described as being responsive to touchscreen input, other input methods may be used. -
FIG. 1 shows tablet-basedinitial home customization 100 using the home customization GUI according to an example embodiment. As shown inFIG. 1 , one embodiment of theinitial home customization 100 includes ahome address bar 110. The user may enter a partial or full address, which may be resolved against a list of addresses stored on a local drive or remote network. Once the user enters his/her address, the application extracts basic room information about the home from publically available tax records. The application then automatically createstemplates 120 of those basic rooms for the user. If no tax record is found, then the application creates templates of some or all of the rooms. To add additional rooms, the user is able to select the “Room Category”menu 130, select the appropriate type of room 140 (e.g., bedroom, bathroom, etc.), and drag 150 the type of room to theroom workspace 160. In some embodiments, the user may be able to create custom rooms not specified within the application. -
FIG. 2 shows tablet-based visual asset androom selection 200 using the home customization GUI according to an example embodiment. As shown inFIG. 2 , one embodiment of the visual asset androom selection 200 includes the ability to scroll through andselect asset categories 210. In an embodiment, the interface may contain a list of commonly available assets within a home (e.g., microwave). These assets may be embedded within asset categories (e.g., appliances). To expose the assets within a category, the user may select theasset category 210, and the visual asset androom selection 200 may expand a list ofassets 220. For example, the asset category labeled “Appliances” may include a refrigerator, a dishwasher, and a washing machine. The visual asset androom selection 200 includes the ability to scroll through and selectvarious rooms 230. -
FIG. 3 shows tablet-basedvisual asset allocation 300 using the home customization GUI according to an example embodiment. As shown inFIG. 3 , one embodiment of thevisual asset allocation 300 includes the ability to select and drag 310 an asset from an asset category to a room within the room workspace. When rooms are added to the room workspace, each room may not include assets, or each room may be prepopulated with predefined assets. For example, the kitchen may include assets such as a refrigerator, range, and dishwasher. To add additional assets to a room, the user may touch the asset name, drag it to the respective room, and drop it in within the room. If an asset is not specified within the library, then the user has the ability to create a custom asset and manually enter the asset parameters (e.g., yearly electricity consumption, etc.). -
FIG. 4 shows tablet-based initiation of anasset energy audit 400 using the home customization GUI according to an example embodiment. As shown inFIG. 4 , one embodiment of theasset energy audit 400 generates an asset-specific window 410. In an embodiment, the asset-specific window 410 may be generated in response to the user activating (e.g., double-tap, double-click, or tap and hold) an asset icon. To identify the specific make and model of the asset, the user may manually enter the make and model of the asset, or the user may take a picture of the model number barcode or model number sticker. Image analysis may be used to read the barcode, or OCR may be used to recognize the textual characters in the model number sticker. The model number information may be used to retrieve further information about the asset and its energy usage properties. -
FIGS. 5-24 show a phone-based home customization graphical user interface (GUI) 500-2400 according to an example embodiment. The embodiments shown inFIGS. 5-24 provide a home customization GUI 500-2400 that is applicable to any of the mobile devices that may be used to implement one or more of the described methods and interfaces. While the GUI may be described as being responsive to touchscreen input, other input methods may be used. While the GUI may be described or shown in either portrait orientation or landscape orientation, other embodiments may use other orientations. -
FIG. 5 shows phone-based homeproperty management GUI 500 according to an example embodiment. As shown inFIG. 5 , one embodiment of the homeproperty management GUI 500 includes a button to add anew home 510. The homeproperty management GUI 500 may also include a selectable list of one or moreadditional homes 520, or may include a button to select a home fordeletion 530. -
FIG. 6 shows phone-basedhome locating GUI 600 according to an example embodiment. As shown inFIG. 6 , one embodiment of thehome locating GUI 600 includes retrieving device-specific location information (e.g., GPS, Wi-Fi location, or other location information), and prompt the user to manually correct theinformation 610. For example, the application may have correctly identified the street, city, and zip code, but the user may have to correct the house number. Once the address information is correct, the application may prompt the user to confirm the information and continue 620. -
FIG. 7 shows phone-basedhome updating GUI 700 according to an example embodiment. As shown inFIG. 7 , one embodiment of thehome updating GUI 700 includes a list of selectable home attributes 710. The selectable home attributes may be populated using the address entered in thehome updating GUI 700. The address may be resolved against a list of addresses stored on a local drive or remote network. Once the user enters his/her address, the application may extract basic room information about the home from publically available tax records. The application may then create a list of information about those basic rooms, and prompt the user to update one or more of the selectable home attributes 710. If no tax record is found, then the application may create templates of some or all of the rooms, and prompt the user to update the selectable home attributes 710. In some embodiments, the user may be able to create custom rooms not specified within the application. -
FIG. 8 shows phone-based energy asset and audit management GUI MyUtility Bill selection 800 according to an example embodiment. As shown inFIG. 8 , an embodiment of the asset andaudit management GUI 800 allows the user to select MyUtility Bill 810. -
FIG. 9 shows phone-basedutility bill display 900 using the home customization GUI according to an example embodiment. As shown inFIG. 9 , one embodiment of theutility bill display 900 includes abutton 910 to access the user's utility bill. The utility bill screen may include information about thedaily savings 910. Thedaily savings 910 may be compared to a baseline energy consumption value, where the baseline energy consumption value is calculated using asset information provided when the user updatedhome information 710, or where the baseline energy consumption value is calculated using previous bills. Theutility bill display 900 may also include the number of energy points the user has accumulated 920, and the units of thepoints 930. In various embodiments, the user may earn points by completing an energy audit process. For example, for each asset that a user audits, the user collects more points. If a user has an energy-efficient asset, then the user collects additional points. One embodiment of theutility bill display 900 includesmonthly usage 940. Themonthly usage 940 may include a graphical representation of the current monthly usage as a portion of the total goalmonthly usage 950. Themonthly usage 940 may include a graphical representation of the historical monthly usage over theprevious months 960. -
FIG. 10 shows phone-based Energy RewardsPoint Program notification 1000 according to an example embodiment. As shown inFIG. 10 , one embodiment of the Energy RewardsPoint Program notification 1000 may include a list of various features of the program. The Energy RewardsPoint Program notification 1000 may appear upon selecting the point accumulatedbutton 920 inFIG. 9 , or may appear based on other events. In some embodiments, users may earn points in the Energy Rewards Point Program by completing the energy analysis, making energy efficient improvements, or sharing energy savings with others. Users may redeem points for credits toward a utility bill. -
FIG. 11 shows phone-based energy asset and audit management GUIEnergy Analysis selection 1100 according to an example embodiment. As shown inFIG. 11 , an embodiment of the asset andaudit management GUI 1100 allows the user to selectEnergy Analysis 1100. -
FIG. 12 shows phone-based Energy Analysis asset selection GUI 1200 according to an example embodiment. As shown inFIG. 12 , an embodiment of the asset selection GUI 1200 prompts a user to select from between or among energy-consuming assets associated with the home information. In an example, a user may select arefrigerator 1210, as is shown inFIG. 13 . -
FIG. 13 shows phone-based Energy Analysis scanning GUI 1300 according to an example embodiment. In an embodiment, the application augments the audit data entered by the user. For example, a user may enter a portion of the audit information (e.g., take a picture of model number, enter the number of light bulbs, confirm a GPS-derived address). As shown inFIG. 13 , an embodiment of the Energy Analysis scanning GUI 1300 prompts a user to center abar code 1310 of a device within a box displayed on screen. -
FIG. 14 shows phone-basedasset profile GUI 1400 according to an example embodiment. Once the asset has been identified, the application may use internet resources or built-in asset information (e.g., databases) to retrieve detailed, accurate data (e.g., home characteristics, asset energy consumption). In contrast with other audit applications that use approximate data (e.g., based on refrigerator size and age), this application may improve auditing accuracy by using specific data (e.g., refrigerator information based on make and model). As shown inFIG. 14 , an embodiment of theasset profile GUI 1400 may display amessage 1410 indicating whether the asset is energy efficient. Theasset profile GUI 1400 may include a display ofinformation 1420 contained within the asset profile, such as a picture of the asset, a model number, a size, an estimated yearly cost, or an estimated yearly energy consumption. Theasset profile GUI 1400 may also include one ormore buttons 1430. Thebuttons 1430 may include a reminder button to set a reminder to reevaluate the energy consumption of the asset, a website button to visit a website with additional details about the asset, or an options button to edit asset profile options, as is shown inFIG. 15 . -
FIG. 15 shows phone-based asset profilepost-audit actions GUI 1500 according to an example embodiment. The asset profilepost-audit actions GUI 1500 may be invoked by selecting the options button inFIG. 14 , may be invoked by rotating the device from portrait to landscape mode, or may be invoked by other means. As shown inFIG. 15 , an embodiment of the asset profilepost-audit actions GUI 1500 may be displayed in landscape mode, but other embodiments may display in portrait mode. - After the user has entered information about the asset (e.g., make or model) and this information is stored, then this information can be used to guide various post-audit actions. The asset profile
post-audit actions GUI 1500 may display amessage 1510 indicating whether the asset is energy efficient and a display of information contained within the asset profile. The assetprofile options GUI 1500 may also include one or morepost-audit actions buttons 1520. Thebuttons 1520 may include a button to edit or change the asset information, such as if he or she replaces the asset. Thepost-audit action buttons 1520 may include a button to order parts specific to the asset, either online or by locating a local repair shop or technician. For example, an HVAC system may require air filters, or some refrigerators may require water filters. Thepost-audit action buttons 1520 may include connecting to the manufacturer's website to find manuals, or connecting to the Energy Star's website to find out more about the asset's energy consumption. -
FIG. 16 shows phone-based energy asset and audit management GUI MyHome Profile selection 1600 according to an example embodiment. As shown inFIG. 16 , an embodiment of the asset andaudit management GUI 1600 allows the user to select MyHome Profile 1610, as is shown inFIG. 17 . -
FIG. 17 shows phone-based My Home Profile portrait-mode GUI 1700 according to an example embodiment. As shown inFIG. 17 , an embodiment of the My Home Profile portrait-mode GUI 1700 allows the user to view assets that they have added to the home profile. By selecting a specific asset, the user may view options for increasing the efficiency of the asset and earning Energy Rewards points. For example, a user may select thekitchen 1700, and the MyHome Profile GUI 1700 may display one or more asset-specific icons, where the icons may include information about increasing the efficiency of therefrigerator 1720 or thedishwasher 1730. Therefrigerator icon 1720 may suggest replacing the water filter, and indicate that the user could earn ten Energy Rewards points. Thedishwasher icon 1730 may suggest turning off heated drying, and indicate that the user could earn five Energy Rewards points. Selecting one of the asset-specific icons may provide additional information about improving the efficiency of that asset, or may enable the user to purchase asset components. -
FIG. 18 shows phone-based My Home Profile landscape-mode GUI 1800 according to an example embodiment. The My Home Profile landscape-mode GUI 1800 may be invoked by selectingMy Home profile 1610 inFIG. 16 , may be invoked by rotating the device from portrait to landscape mode, or may be invoked by other means. As shown inFIG. 18 , an embodiment of the My Home Profile landscape-mode GUI 1800 allows the user to view a list ofassets 1810 that they have added to the home profile. From here, the user can view energy warnings or view suggested updates to their home. Each asset may be listed with information about increasing the efficiency of the asset and earning Energy Rewards points. For example, the user may be prompted to replace bulbs with LED bulbs. Each asset may be selectable, and may provide additional information about the asset in a notification window, such as shown inFIG. 19 . -
FIG. 19 shows phone-based appliance-specificpoint reward notification 1900 according to an example embodiment. As shown inFIG. 19 , an embodiment of the appliance-specificpoint reward notification 1900 may include additional information about the asset efficiency improvement. Thenotification 1910 may include instructions for improving the efficiency of the asset, information about how much money can be saved, or information about how many points can be earned. Thenotification 1910 may include one or more selectable options, such as an option to modify the asset or to purchase replacement assets online. -
FIG. 20 shows phone-based room-specificasset modification GUI 2000 according to an example embodiment. An embodiment of the room-specificasset modification GUI 2000 allows the user to view and modify assets within a room. As shown inFIG. 20 , theasset modification GUI 2000 may include a list ofselectable assets 1910. The list ofselectable assets 1910 may include assets that have been added to the room, or may include assets that may be used to replace assets currently in the room. For example, the list ofselectable assets 1910 may include the kitchen's current CFL bulbs, and may include a light emitting diode (LED) asset. The list ofselectable assets 1910 may include information, such as points that may be earned, energy consumption warnings, or other information. By selecting an asset, the user can indicate which asset will be used in a location. For example, the user may select the LED asset to indicate replacement of the CFL lighting by LED lighting. -
FIG. 21 shows phone-based energy asset and audit management GUI EnergySaving Tips selection 2100 according to an example embodiment. As shown inFIG. 21 , an embodiment of the asset andaudit management GUI 2100 allows the user to selectEnergy Saving Tips 2110, as is shown inFIG. 22 . -
FIG. 22 shows phone-based EnergySaving Tips GUI 2200 according to an example embodiment. As shown inFIG. 22 , an embodiment of the EnergySaving Tips GUI 2200 allows the user to view one or more selectableEnergy Saving Tips 2210. The EnergySaving Tips GUI 2200 may enable a user to filter the selectableEnergy Saving Tips 2210, such as by cost of implementation, savings, or other filter criteria. The selectableEnergy Saving Tips 2210 may include an expected cost of implementation of the tip. The selectableEnergy Saving Tips 2210 may include an expected savings, where the expected savings may be a qualitative or quantitative estimate of savings expected upon implementation of the tip. In an embodiment, qualitative or quantitative savings may be indicated on a scale of one to five, and the savings may indicate the relative savings of each tip compared to other tips. For example, if upgrading the dishwasher is determined to save more money than other tips, then it may be ranked five out of five to indicate the maximum possible savings. In an embodiment, quantitative savings may be determined by converting a calculated dollar value of savings to a value between one and five. For example, if upgrading the dishwasher is determined to save more than $100, then it may be ranked five out of five to indicate a savings of more than $100. In an embodiment, the selectableEnergy Saving Tips 2210 may perform various actions upon selection of each tip. For example, selecting a dishwasher upgrade may open a webpage to search dishwasher models, selecting a thermostat scheduling may open a webpage or document to provide thermostat scheduling instructions, or selecting LED lights may open a webpage or other shopping application to enable purchase of LED lights online. -
FIG. 23 shows phone-based energy asset and audit management GUILocal Rebates selection 2300 according to an example embodiment. As shown inFIG. 23 , an embodiment of the asset andaudit management GUI 2300 allows the user to selectLocal Rebates 2310, as is shown inFIG. 24 . -
FIG. 24 shows phone-based energy asset and audit management rebate display andselection GUI 2400 according to an example embodiment. As shown inFIG. 24 , an embodiment of the rebate display andselection GUI 2400 may display selectableLocal Rebates 2410. The rebate display andselection GUI 2400 may enable a user to filter the selectableLocal Rebates 2410, such as by popularity, rebate issuer, rebate value, or other filter criteria. Each of the selectableLocal Rebates 2410 may include information about each rebate, including a title, issuer of the rebate, value of the rebate, or other information. An embodiment of the rebate display andselection GUI 2400 may enable a user to view, print, oremail 2420 one or more rebates. -
FIG. 25 is a block diagram of acomputer system 2500 to implement methods according to an example embodiment. In the embodiment shown inFIG. 25 , a hardware and operating environment is provided that is applicable to any of the mobile devices that may be used to implement one or more of the described methods and interfaces. - As shown in
FIG. 25 , one embodiment of the hardware and operating environment includes a general purpose computing device in the form of a computer 2500 (e.g., a personal computer, workstation, or server), including one ormore processing units 2521, asystem memory 2522, and asystem bus 2523 that operatively couples various system components including thesystem memory 2522 to theprocessing unit 2521. There may be only one or there may be more than oneprocessing unit 2521, such that the processor ofcomputer 2500 comprises a single central-processing unit (CPU), or a plurality of processing units, commonly referred to as a multiprocessor or parallel-processor environment. In various embodiments,computer 2500 is a conventional computer, a distributed computer, or any other type of computer. - The
system bus 2523 can be any of several types of bus structures including a memory bus or memory controller, a peripheral bus, and a local bus using any of a variety of bus architectures. The system memory can also be referred to as simply the memory, and, in some embodiments, includes read-only memory (ROM) 2524 and random-access memory (RAM) 2525. A basic input/output system (BIOS)program 2526, containing the basic routines that help to transfer information between elements within thecomputer 2500, such as during start-up, may be stored inROM 2524. Thecomputer 2500 further includes ahard disk drive 2527 for reading from and writing to a hard disk, not shown, amagnetic disk drive 2528 for reading from or writing to a removablemagnetic disk 2529, and anoptical disk drive 2530 for reading from or writing to a removableoptical disk 2531 such as a CD ROM or other optical media. - The
hard disk drive 2527,magnetic disk drive 2528, andoptical disk drive 2530 couple with a harddisk drive interface 2532, a magneticdisk drive interface 2533, and an opticaldisk drive interface 2534, respectively. The drives and their associated computer-readable media provide non-volatile storage of computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules, and other data for thecomputer 2500. It should be appreciated by those skilled in the art that any type of computer-readable media which can store data that is accessible by a computer, such as magnetic cassettes, flash memory cards, digital video disks, Bernoulli cartridges, random access memories (RAMs), read only memories (ROMs), redundant arrays of independent disks (e.g., RAID storage devices) and the like, can be used in the exemplary operating environment. - A plurality of program modules can be stored on the hard disk,
magnetic disk 2529,optical disk 2531,ROM 2524, orRAM 2525, including anoperating system 2535, one ormore application programs 2536,other program modules 2537, andprogram data 2538. Programming for implementing one or more processes or method described herein may be resident on any one or number of these computer-readable media. - A user may enter commands and information into
computer 2500 through input devices such as akeyboard 2540 andpointing device 2542. Other input devices (not shown) can include a microphone, joystick, game pad, satellite dish, scanner, or the like. These other input devices are often connected to theprocessing unit 2521 through aserial port interface 2546 that is coupled to thesystem bus 2523, but can be connected by other interfaces, such as a parallel port, game port, or a universal serial bus (USB). Amonitor 2547 or other type of display device can also be connected to thesystem bus 2523 via an interface, such as avideo adapter 2548. Themonitor 2547 can display a graphical user interface for the user. In addition to themonitor 2547, computers typically include other peripheral output devices (not shown), such as speakers and printers. - The
computer 2500 may operate in a networked environment using logical connections to one or more remote computers or servers, such asremote computer 2549. These logical connections are achieved by a communication device coupled to or a part of thecomputer 2500; the invention is not limited to a particular type of communications device. Theremote computer 2549 can be another computer, a server, a router, a network PC, a client, a peer device or other common network node, and typically includes many or all of the elements described above I/O relative to thecomputer 2500, although only amemory storage device 2550 has been illustrated. The logical connections depicted inFIG. 25 include a local area network (LAN) 2551 and/or a wide area network (WAN) 2552. Such networking environments are commonplace in office networks, enterprise-wide computer networks, intranets and the internet, which are all types of networks. - When used in a LAN-networking environment, the
computer 2500 is connected to theLAN 2551 through a network interface oradapter 2553, which is one type of communications device. In some embodiments, when used in a WAN-networking environment, thecomputer 2500 typically includes a modem 2554 (another type of communications device) or any other type of communications device, e.g., a wireless transceiver, for establishing communications over the wide-area network 2552, such as the internet. Themodem 2554, which may be internal or external, is connected to thesystem bus 2523 via theserial port interface 2546. In a networked environment, program modules depicted relative to thecomputer 2500 can be stored in the remotememory storage device 2550 of remote computer, orserver 2549. It is appreciated that the network connections shown are exemplary and other means of, and communications devices for, establishing a communications link between the computers may be used including hybrid fiber-coax connections, T1-T3 lines, DSL's, OC-3 and/or OC-12, TCP/IP, microwave, wireless application protocol, and any other electronic media through any suitable switches, routers, outlets and power lines, as the same are known and understood by one of ordinary skill in the art. - The following statements are potential examples that may be converted to claims in a future application. No modification of the following statements should be allowed to affect the interpretation of claims that may be drafted when this provisional application is converted into a regular utility application.
- 1. A method comprising:
- populating a touchscreen interface with visual representations of rooms of a residential home;
- providing a list of assets from which to select;
- facilitating entry of make and model information of the selected asset; and
- obtaining and storing energy audit information regarding the selected asset via a network connection.
- The touchscreen may be part of a tablet device or a mobile telephone type device in various embodiments. In the case of a tablet device, the user interface may facilitate selection of an asset in a manner facilitating use of the touchscreen to drag a selected asset to a visual representation of a room. An add object button or other indication may be provided for smaller touchscreen devices, such as smart phones.
- 2. The method of example 1 wherein populating the touchscreen interface with visual representations of rooms includes retrieving tax records to identifying rooms to include.
- The user may change the information drawn from the tax records in instances where updates or additions have been made to the house. For example, tax records may indicate that there are three bedrooms and 1 bathroom. However, the homeowner may have added a second bathroom. Permitting changing the information allows the capture of such additions.
- 3. The method of example 2 and further comprising facilitating selection of additional rooms from a rooms menu to drag to a room workspace. Such rooms may also be added via an add object button or equivalent on devices with smaller touchscreens, such as smart phone devices.
- 4. The method of example 1 and further comprising including representations of predefined assets with visual representations of rooms as a function of assets likely to be found in each type of room.
- 5. The method of example 1 wherein the assets include energy consuming assets.
- 6. The method of example 1 and further comprising providing an interface to facilitate entry of asset types not found in the provided list of assets.
- 7. The method of example 1 wherein data identifying the rooms and assets is stored in cloud storage via the network connection.
- 8. The method of example 1 and further comprising providing an interface to facilitate capture of make and model information via a camera using a scanned code or image recognition. Such information may also be manually entered in some embodiments, such as when it is not easily captured automatically otherwise.
- 9. The method of example 1 and further comprising performing an energy audit based on collected data identifying the rooms and assets.
- 10. The method of example 9 wherein the energy audit includes a connection to a utility company to view a utility bill, an energy analysis, and energy saving tips based on the collected data.
- 11. The method of example 9 wherein the energy audit includes identification of local rebates available.
- 12. A computer readable storage device having instructions for causing a mobile device to execute a method, the method comprising:
- populating a touchscreen interface with visual representations of rooms of a residential home;
- providing a list of assets in a manner facilitating use of the touchscreen to select an asset;
- facilitating entry of make and model information of the selected asset; and
- obtaining and storing energy audit information regarding the selected asset via a network connection.
- 13. A device comprising:
- a processor;
- a storage device to store code to execute on the processor;
- a touchscreen to display graphical representations of rooms and assets and to facilitate user input via screen touches and gestures;
- wherein the code executing on the processor causes the device to perform a method comprising:
- populating the touchscreen with visual representations of rooms of a residential home;
- providing a list of assets in a manner facilitating use of the touchscreen to select an asset;
- facilitating entry of make and model information of the selected asset; and
- obtaining and storing energy audit information regarding the selected asset via a network connection.
- Although a few embodiments have been described in detail above, other modifications are possible. For example, the logic flows depicted in the figures do not require the particular order shown, or sequential order, to achieve desirable results. Other steps may be provided, or steps may be eliminated, from the described flows, and other components may be added to, or removed from, the described systems. Other embodiments may be within the scope of the following claims.
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1. A method comprising:
populating a touchscreen interface with visual representations of rooms of a residential home;
providing a list of assets in a manner facilitating selection of an asset for a room;
facilitating entry of make and model information of the selected asset; and
obtaining and storing energy audit information regarding the selected asset via a network connection.
2. The method of claim 1 wherein populating the touchscreen interface with visual representations of rooms includes retrieving tax records to identifying rooms to include.
3. The method of claim 2 and further comprising facilitating selection of additional rooms from a rooms menu to drag to a room workspace.
4. The method of claim 1 and further comprising including representations of predefined assets with visual representations of rooms as a function of assets likely to be found in each type of room.
5. The method of claim 1 wherein the assets include energy consuming assets.
6. The method of claim 1 and further comprising providing an interface to facilitate entry of asset types not found in the provided list of assets.
7. The method of claim 1 wherein data identifying the rooms and assets is stored in cloud storage via the network connection.
8. The method of claim 1 and further comprising providing an interface to facilitate capture of make and model information via a camera using a scanned code or image recognition.
9. The method of claim 1 and further comprising performing an energy audit based on collected data identifying the rooms and assets.
10. The method of claim 9 wherein the energy audit includes a connection to a utility company to view a utility bill, an energy analysis, and energy saving tips based on the collected data.
11. The method of claim 9 wherein the energy audit includes identification of local rebates available.
12. A computer readable storage device having instructions for causing a mobile device to execute a method, the method comprising:
populating a touchscreen interface with visual representations of rooms of a residential home;
providing a list of assets in a manner facilitating use of the touchscreen to selected an asset;
facilitating entry of make and model information of the selected asset; and
obtaining and storing energy audit information regarding the selected asset via a network connection.
13. A device comprising:
a processor;
a storage device to store code to execute on the processor;
a touchscreen to display graphical representations of rooms and assets and to facilitate user input via screen touches and gestures;
wherein the code executing on the processor causes the device to perform a method comprising:
populating the touchscreen with visual representations of rooms of a residential home;
providing a list of assets in a manner facilitating use of the touchscreen to select an asset for a visual representation of a room;
facilitating entry of make and model information of the selected asset; and
obtaining and storing energy audit information regarding the selected asset via a network connection.
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