Networked appliance information display apparatus and network incorporating same

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APP PUB NO 20080048046A1
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11509281

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The graphic user interface of an HVAC thermostat displays the programming and status information for remote devices in communication with the thermostat, such as various home sensors and appliances. In an embodiment, the thermostat includes a touch screen display to present the user with a plurality of user interface screens. The monthly calendar interface screen includes a calendar graphic area comprising a matrix display of dates for a full month. The user selects a programming interval for which to enter the thermostat programming events from the calendar graphic area. The user interface includes a clock face interface screen for entry of thermostat programming events. The clock face screen includes a pair of clock face graphic areas for each daily thermostat programming event. The user interface also includes a screen for displaying the programming and status information for remote devices selected from a list of devices in communication with the thermostat.

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RANCO INCORPORATED OF DELAWARESUITE 1704 300 DELAWARE AVENUE WILMINGTON DE 19801

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Ashworth, Nicholas Dublin, OH 26 3188
Burt, Robert Columbus, OH 23 2421
Catlin, George Norman Grove City, OH 1 200
Chapman, John Gilman Delaware, OH 3 220
Rao, Joseph P Dublin, OH 8 1513
Wagner, Phillip Ryan Baltimore, OH 16 1446

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