Knieper
Christopher Harold Knieper, Chesaning, MI US
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20130310219 | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SYNCHRONOUS GEAR SHIFT - A method of commanding a synchronous gear shift begins by receiving a request to shift from a third gear to a first gear, and skipping a second gear having a gear ratio between the gear ratio of the first gear and the gear ratio of the third gear. Subsequently the method includes: reducing a torque command to a predetermined value; opening a clutch disposed on the input shaft of the transmission to decouple the transmission from the engine; transitioning the engine from a torque-control mode into a speed-control mode; commanding the engine to rotate at a speed dictated by the motion of the vehicle and the gear ratio of the first gear; closing the clutch to couple the transmission and the engine; and transitioning the engine back into the torque-control mode. | 11-21-2013 |
20140172273 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING TORQUE OUTPUT OF AN ENGINE WHEN A WATER PUMP COUPLED TO THE ENGINE IS SWITCHED ON OR OFF - A system according to the principles of the present disclosure includes a pump control module, an actuator control module, and a torque reserve module. The pump control module switches a water pump between on and off. The water pump circulates coolant through an engine when the water pump is on. The actuator control module controls a first actuator of the engine based on a first torque request and that controls a second actuator of the engine based on a second torque request. The torque reserve module adjusts a torque reserve before the water pump is switched on or off based on a change in engine load expected when the water pump is switched on or off. The torque reserve is a difference between the first torque request and the second torque request | 06-19-2014 |
Clemens M. Knieper, San Francisco, CA US
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20130090767 | METHODS AND GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACES FOR REPORTING PERFORMANCE INFORMATION FOR AN HVAC SYSTEM CONTROLLED BY A SELF-PROGRAMMING NETWORK-CONNECTED THERMOSTAT - Systems and methods are described for interactively and graphically displaying performance information to a user of an HVAC system controlled by a self-programming network-connected thermostat. The information is made on a remote display device such as a smartphone, tablet computer or other computer, and includes a graphical daily summary each of several days. In response to a user selection of a day, detailed performance information is graphically displayed that can include an indication of HVAC activity on a timeline, the number of hours of HVAC activity, as well as one or more symbols on a timeline indicating setpoint changes, and when a setpoint was changed due to non-occupancy. | 04-11-2013 |
20130263034 | User Interfaces for HVAC Schedule Display and Modification on Smartphone or Other Space-Limited Touchscreen Device - A novel small format touch screen user interface for displaying, adding and editing program setpoints is described. When editing a setpoint the user's input is constrained such that the user can only alter one parameter (either time or temperature). As soon as the user begins to drag a setpoint icon in either a horizontal (i.e. adjusting time), or vertical (i.e. adjusting temperature), the other parameter is constrained. Additionally, the disclosed user interface includes displaying information as to how the setpoint was most recently added or adjusted. For example the display can be used to indicate whether a setpoint was added or adjusted (1) on the thermostat itself; (2) by an automated learning algorithm; (3) by a user on a web client; or (4) by a user using a mobile client (such as a smart phone or tablet PC). Further, the name of the particular device is also displayed if known. | 10-03-2013 |
20150058779 | User Interfaces for HVAC Schedule Display and Modification on Smartphone or Other Space-Limited Touchscreen Device - A novel small format touch screen user interface for displaying, adding and editing program setpoints is described. When editing a setpoint the user's input is constrained such that the user can only alter one parameter (either time or temperature). As soon as the user begins to drag a setpoint icon in either a horizontal (i.e. adjusting time), or vertical (i.e. adjusting temperature), the other parameter is constrained. Additionally, the disclosed user interface includes displaying information as to how the setpoint was most recently added or adjusted. For example the display can be used to indicate whether a setpoint was added or adjusted (1) on the thermostat itself; (2) by an automated learning algorithm; (3) by a user on a web client; or (4) by a user using a mobile client (such as a smart phone or tablet PC). Further, the name of the particular device is also displayed if known. | 02-26-2015 |
Clemens M. Knieper, Mountain View, CA US
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20150051741 | PROCESSING AND REPORTING USAGE INFORMATION FOR AN HVAC SYSTEM CONTROLLED BY A NETWORK- CONNECTED THERMOSTAT - Systems and methods are described for interactively, graphically displaying and reporting performance information to a user of an HVAC system controlled by a self-programming network-connected thermostat. The information is made on a remote display device such as a smartphone, tablet computer or other computer, and includes a graphical daily or monthly summary each of several days or months respectively. In response to a user selection of a day, detailed performance information is graphically displayed that can include an indication of HVAC activity on a timeline, the number of hours of HVAC activity, as well as one or more symbols on a timeline indicating setpoint changes, and when a setpoint was changed due to non-occupancy. | 02-19-2015 |
Constance Leigh Knieper, Howell, MI US
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20090043630 | Scheduling method for achieving revenue objectives - The scheduling method arranges and schedules tasks to ensure the completion of a revenue goal within a specified period of time. A revenue goal is first determined, and an associated task list is identified. Each task is assigned a completion time and the income generated. The tasks are arranged into categories based on completion time and the categories are then ordered according to income generated and assigned the lowest low-end (minimum) income generated according to the tasks within. The daily task completion time available is determined and the tasks are then scheduled to fill the available time so that the revenue goal is achieved or exceeded within the specified time period. The method steps may be stored on a computer readable medium and executed by a computer processor. Method instructions and data may also be accessed and executed via a computer network such as an internet-based system. | 02-12-2009 |