SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO CONTROL AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEMS

摘要

Systems and methods to control air conditioner systems are described including for example: automatic control and management of air conditioner systems to an energy efficient mode; system communication to a user to facilitate control of air conditioner systems to an energy efficient mode using an energy meter; control and management of multiple air conditioner units; control to activate/deactivate air conditioner systems using an electronic door lock. Additionally, a control of the electronic door lock, e.g. including a privacy mode, is described. Communication and control can be obtained by employing communications modules that have wireless mesh networking components, for example ZigBee modules. For example, such wireless mesh networking components, e.g. ZigBee modules, can be employed on a hand-held remote controller, on the air conditioner units present in the system, and sometimes on the electronic door lock.