# US 2021/0277716 A1 · Window shade keypad functionality > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2021/0277716 A1 - Document ID: US20210277716A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 17/191,043 - Filed: 2021-03-03 - Published: 2021-09-09 - Earliest claimed: 2020-03-04 - Assignees: Mechoshade Systems, LLC - Applicants: Mechoshade Systems, LLC - Inventors: Stephen P. Hebeisen - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20210277716A1 ## CPC - G06F 3/04897: {Special input arrangements or commands for improving display capability} - G06F 3/016: {Input arrangements with force or tactile feedback as computer generated output to the user} - G06F 3/04812: Interaction techniques based on cursor appearance or behaviour, e.g. being affected by the presence of displayed objects - G06F 3/04847: Interaction techniques to control parameter settings, e.g. interaction with sliders or dials - G06F 3/04886: by partitioning the display area of the touch-screen or the surface of the digitising tablet into independently controllable areas, e.g. virtual keyboards or menus - H03K 17/962: {Capacitive touch switches} - E06B 9/322: Details of operating devices, e.g. pulleys, brakes, spring drums, drives ({operating devices E06B9/68} ; devices of general interest specially adapted or mounted for storing and repeatedly paying-out and re-storing lengths of material B65H75/34) - E06B 2009/6809: {Control} - E06B 2009/6818: {using sensors} - H03K 2217/96062: with tactile or haptic feedback - H03K 2217/960785: with illumination - G06F: ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N) - H03K: PULSE TECHNIQUE (measuring pulse characteristics G01R; modulating sinusoidal oscillations with pulses H03C; transmission of digital information H04L; discriminator circuits detecting phase difference between two signals by counting or integrating cycles of oscillation H03D3/04; automatic control, starting, synchronisation or stabilisation of generators of electronic oscillations or pulses where the type of generator is irrelevant or unspecified H03L; coding, decoding or code conversion, in general H03M) - E06B: FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES (shades or blinds for greenhouses A01G9/22; curtains A47H; lids for car boots or bonnets B62D25/10; skylights E04B7/18; sunshades, awnings E04F10/00) ## Abstract The disclosure includes various keypad features, buttons, labels, shapes, sizes, format and materials. The system may comprise a processor; a keypad in communication with the processor and configured for controlling a window shade; capacitive or physical buttons on the keypad, wherein one of the capacitive buttons may be configured to set the window shade to a preset position; a proximity sensor; and a communication card. The processor may determine an override pattern to return the window shade to an automatic mode after a period of time from an override request. The capacitive buttons may include haptic feedback or visual feedback. The system may also include a scheduler and/or receive weather conditions. The system may also include an ambient light sensor. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A system comprising: a processor; a keypad in communication with the processor and configured for controlling a window shade; and a learning button configured to instruct the processor to acquire data about conditions associated with an override request, wherein the override request overrides an automation routine, and wherein the processor adjusts the automation routine based on the conditions associated with the override request. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein the processor determines an override pattern to return the window shade to an automatic mode after a period of time from the override request. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein one or more of the buttons is a capacitive button. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein the buttons include haptic feedback. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein the buttons include visual feedback. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein the buttons include visual feedback by at least one of changing backlight levels or flashing the backlight. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein the keypad interfaces with at least one of a POE network, an internet or a private network. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, further comprising a scheduler. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein the keypad is configured to receive weather conditions. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, further comprising an ambient light sensor configured to adjust backlighting levels based on ambient light levels. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, further comprising a proximity sensor. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, further comprising a communication card. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, further comprising a configuration tool mode that allows configuring settings of the keypad. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein the processor is further configured to adjust the automation routine back to a pre-existing automation routine, in response to the override request violating an eco-friendly result. ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein the processor is further configured to acquire information about the user associated with the override request. ### Claim 16 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein the processor is further configured to transmit queries to obtain more information from the user about the override request. ### Claim 17 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein the processor is further configured to track time and conditions associated with the override request. ### Claim 18 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein the keypad includes a light of a first color, in response to the system being in automation mode. ### Claim 19 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein the processor is further configured to optimate a task area.