John G Mcdaniel

US Patent:

7394451, Jul 1, 2008

Filed:

Sep 3, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/934332

Inventors:

Daniel Patten - Pleasant Grove UT, US
Scott S. Chandler - Payson UT, US
Paul T. Clegg - Lindon UT, US
John McDaniel - Cedar Hills UT, US

Assignee:

Vantage Controls, Inc. - Orem UT

International Classification:

G09G 5/00

US Classification:

345156, 345173, 345204, 345211, 345905, 361600, 361601, 361691, 361686

Abstract:

An apparatus for interfacing with a control system, and in particular a home automation system. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises an integrated LCD touch screen and motion sensor. The motion sensor is used to illuminate a backlight to the touch screen when a person approaches the apparatus. The sensitivity of the motion sensor may be adjusted through a graphical user interface displayed on the touch screen. In addition, the backlighting may be adjusted so that the illumination is at a specific level with the screen is on, i. e. , when the motion sensor has been tripped, and a specific level when the screen is off. The apparatus may further comprise an IR receiver for receiving commands via a remote. In addition, the apparatus may be powered from a local bus or an external power supply. The apparatus may comprise a communications port for receiving customized pages from a computer.

US Patent:

20080218493, Sep 11, 2008

Filed:

May 9, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/118318

Inventors:

Daniel Patten - Pleasant Grove UT, US
Scott Chandler - Payson UT, US
Paul T. Clegg - American Fork UT, US
John McDaniel - Cedar Hills UT, US

Assignee:

VANTAGE CONTROLS, INC. - Orem UT

International Classification:

G09G 5/00

US Classification:

345173, 345204, 3406866, 3405731

Abstract:

The present disclosure provides for a display device for interfacing with a control and/or automation system. More particularly, the present disclosure provides for an improved display device for interfacing with a control and/or automation system, wherein the electronic display device includes a motion sensor or the like. In exemplary embodiments, the motion sensor is configured to detect at least one of motion or proximity of a human being without being contacted by the human being, the non-contact motion sensor also being configured to activate and/or adjust the illumination/light level of the display/screen from a first illumination/light level to a second illumination/light level when the non-contact motion sensor detects at least one of motion or proximity of a human being.