US 2018/0023828 A1 · Environmental Control System

Abstract

An environmental control system includes a transmitting device for signaling to a receiver to activate an environmental control unit (ECU). The transmitting device includes a connector for removably installing and connecting to electrical power in the vehicle and a transmitter for transmitting a signal to a remote receiver. The ECU comprises of an exterior control panel and microprocessor-based controller for operating environmental devices within a facility or other defined space. When the controller receives an input from any of the receiver and an external environmental device, it activates at least one of the environmental devices. When the controller receives any such input that is outside a predefined range, the controller generates any of a visual or audible alarm and notifies a predetermined recipient.

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Dependent claims

A transmitting device for installation in a vehicle and for signaling a receiver to activate an environmental control unit, comprising:

a housing;
an electrical circuit within the housing, the electrical circuit comprising a transmitter configured for transmitting a signal receivable by the receiver when the receiver is located greater than 150 feet away from the transmitter, wherein the signal, when received by the receiver, initiates the operation of the environmental control unit;
and
a connector electrically connected on a first end thereof to the electrical circuit and having an electrically conductive pin-type plug or socket on a second end thereof opposite to the first end, the electrically conductive pin-type plug or socket being exposable by the housing for removable installation and for electrical connection of the plug or socket in a passenger compartment of a vehicle for key switchable electrical connection to the vehicle.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

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Abstract

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