WO2002099542B1 - Device and method for providing hvac service assistance - Google Patents

Device and method for providing hvac service assistance

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WO2002099542B1
WO2002099542B1 PCT/US2002/017919 US0217919W WO02099542B1 WO 2002099542 B1 WO2002099542 B1 WO 2002099542B1 US 0217919 W US0217919 W US 0217919W WO 02099542 B1 WO02099542 B1 WO 02099542B1
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thermostat
contractor
control system
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James D Abrams
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
    • G08B1/00—Systems for signalling characterised solely by the form of transmission of the signal
    • G08B1/08—Systems for signalling characterised solely by the form of transmission of the signal using electric transmission ; transformation of alarm signals to electrical signals from a different medium, e.g. transmission of an electric alarm signal upon detection of an audible alarm signal

Abstract

An HVAC service assistance device (100) assists individuals with troubleshooting their climate control systems and with contacting an HVAC contractor for service when necessary. Stored within the device (100) is HVAC troubleshooting information that is conveniently provided to users on demand via an audio speaker (112) and/or a visual display (114). The device (100) may also store contact information for an HVAC contractor which can be conveniently accessed by the user when the climate control system next requires servicing. By recording (or having prerecorded) their contact information in the service assistance device of the present invention, HVAC contractors may increase their opportunities for receiving repeat business from customers. The service assistance device (100) may further include a service call button (202) which, when depressed, automatically sends a call for service to an HVAC contractor over a communication network, such as a telephone or computer network, using prerecorded contact information for the HVAC contractor.

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AMENDED CLAIMS[Received by the International Bureau on 13 February 2003 (13.02.03) ; original claims 1-28 replaced by amended claims 1-21]
1. A service assistance device for a climate control system, the service assistance device comprising: an input device via which a user can initiate an automated call for service of the climate control system; a memory device for storing contact information for an HVAC contractor and a prerecorded message; a communication network interface for connecting the service assistance device to a communication network; and a processor operatively connected to the input device, the memory device, and the communication network interface, the processor being configured to contact the HNAC contractor to provide the prerecorded message to the HVAC contractor, through the communication network using the communication network interface and the contact information stored in the memory device, in response to the user initiating the automated call for service via the input device.
2. The service assistance device of claim 1 further comprising a thermostat for the climate control system, the thermostat having a housing enclosing the input device, the memory device, the communication network interface, and the processor.
3. The service assistance device of claim 1 wherein the input device is a pushbutton switch.
4. The service assistance device of claim 1 wherein troubleshooting information for the climate control system is stored in the memory device, and wherein the processor is configured to provide the troubleshooting information to the user in response to receiving a request for assistance from the user. 14
5. The service assistance device of claim 4 further comprising an input device via which the user can provide the request for assistance.
6. The service assistance device of claim 1 wherein the communication network is a telephone network and the communication network interface is a telephone network interface.
7. A method of assisting a user in obtaining service for a climate control system, the method comprising the steps of: providing a service assistance device associated with a thermostat for the climate control system, the service assistance device including a memory device and an input device via which the user can provide a request for assistance; storing a prerecorded audio message in the memory device, said prerecorded message containing contact information for an HNAC contractor; receiving a request for assistance provided by the user via the input device; and playing back the prerecorded message to provide the contact information for the HVAC contractor to the user in response to the received request for assistance.
8. The method of claim 7 further comprising the step of advising the user that a thermostat for the climate control system is covered under a warranty.
9. The method of claim 8 wherein the step of providing the contact information for the HNAC contractor includes identifying the HNAC contractor as a contractor authorized to perform service under the thermostat warranty.
10. The method of claim 7 wherein the contact information for the HVAC contractor is stored in the memory device by the HVAC contractor.
11. The method of claim 7 further comprising the steps of: 15
sending an automated call for service to the HVAC contractor from the service assistance device in response to input from the user, the automated call for service relating to a need for service of the user's climate control system; providing contact information for the user to the HVAC contractor via the automated call; and scheduling service of the user's climate control system by the HVAC contractor.
12. The method of claim 11 wherein the automated call for service is received over a telephone network, and wherein the contact information for the user is determined by the HVAC contractor using a caller identification service.
13. The method of claim 11 wherein the contact information for the user is determined by the HVAC contractor from a prerecorded message provided by said service assistance device.
14. A thermostat for a climate control system, the thermostat comprising: a switch movable by a user from a first position to a second position; a memory device storing a prerecorded audio message containing contact information for an HVAC contractor; a speaker for playing back the prerecorded audio message; and a processor operatively connected to the switch, the memory device, and the speaker, the processor being configured to play back the prerecorded audio message containing contact information for the HVAC contractor through the speaker, in response to the user initiating a request for assistance relating to the climate control system by moving the switch from the first position to the second position.
15. The thermostat of claim 14 wherein said switch is a push-button switch.
16. The thermostat of claim 14 further comprising a communication network interface for connecting the thermostat to a communication network, and wherein the processor is configured to contact the HVAC contractor over the communication network 16
in response to the user initiating a call for service of the climate control system via said switch.
17. The thermostat of claim 14 wherein troubleshooting information for the climate control system is stored in the memory device, and wherein the processor is configured to provide the troubleshooting information to the user via the speaker in response to receiving a request for assistance from the user.
18. The thermostat of claim 17 further comprising an input device via which the user can provide the request for assistance.
19. The thermostat of claim 16 wherein the communication network is a telephone network and the communication network interface is a telephone network interface.
20. The method of claim 7 wherein the thermostat has a housing and wherein providing a service assistance device includes enclosing the service assistance device in the housing of the thermostat so that the input device is externally accessible to the user.
21. The method of claim 7 wherein the input device is a switch movable by the user from a first position to a second position thereby activating playback of the prerecorded message.
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