US20230383982A1 - Motion Activated Vent Cover - Google Patents

Abstract

This application relates to a motion-activated vent cover, configured to be customized for user's comfort, indoor air quality and quantity, and reduced energy management. The vent may be configured to maintain environmental conditions for inanimate objects. The vent cover of this disclosure may have at least one motion detector, a motorized device, a controller, and at least one openable-closable aperture. The motion detector may have at least one motion sensor and a transmitter. The motion detector may be connected to a processor, electronic components, a power supply, a data storage unit, the internet, and any combination thereof. The motion detector may be configured to communicate with at least one or more motion sensors that is local, distant/remote, or both. The motion-activated vent cover may have a motorized device for operating the vent cover part(s) to regulate indoor air direction, quality, quantity, etc., and any combination thereof.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
• This Nonprovisional Application claims benefit to prior U.S. provisional applications 63/346,026 filed on 26 May 2022.
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
• None
STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT
• Not applicable.
• The present disclosure relates to a motion-activated vent cover.
BACKGROUND
• Vent covers are an important tool for controlling airflow in residential, commercial, and public buildings. Redirecting or reducing airflow can optimize the efficiency of the heating and cooling system. Vent covers can also help improve indoor air quality by preventing dust and allergens from circulating through your home. Moreover, vent covers can control the amount and quality of circulating air to make a building, room, and others comfortable all year round. Thus, vent coves can save money on the energy bill and keep houses and other buildings in comfortable environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, air quality, etc. An invention, system, and method that may control the airflow through these vents are useful for any humans and animals inside these buildings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
• This application relates to an apparatus, system, and method of using a motion-activated vent cover for modulating indoor airflow direction, quantity, air quality, air temperature, air humidity, air pressure, air odor, light/darkness, air allergens, etc. and any combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, the techniques described herein relate to a motion-activated vent cover system including at least one motion detector, a motorized device, a controller, and at least one openable-closable aperture, wherein the motion detector is configured to communicate with the motorized device; and wherein the motorized device is configured to open or close the at least one openable-closable aperture, wherein the aperture may be made of flaps, deflectors, etc.
• In an embodiment, the techniques described herein relate to a motion-activated vent cover comprising at least one motion detector, a motorized device, at least one openable-closable aperture, a thermostat, and a camera (stationary and/or video), wherein the camera is linked to a facial recognition device. The motion detector may have at least one motion sensor and a transmitter. The motion detector may be connected to a processor, electronic components, a power supply, a data storage unit, the internet, etc., and any combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, the vent cover may have at least one motion detector, for example 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, or more.
• In an embodiment, the techniques described herein relate to a system wherein the controller includes a processor, a memory storage unit, a communication device, a digital-analog converter, a motor controller, at least one sensor, etc., and any combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, the techniques described herein relate to a camera that may be stationary or video; the camera may be connected to the motion detector, motion sensors, artificial intelligence module or coprocessor, facial or another recognition device, identification device, processor, electronic components, a power supply, a data storage unit, the internet, etc., and any combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, the techniques described herein relate to a system wherein the processor is a graphic processor unit, a central processor unit, or both.
• In an embodiment, the techniques described herein relate to a system wherein the memory storage unit may be local, distal, remote, or any combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, the techniques described herein relate to a system, wherein the sensor is selected from a group consisting of smart-metes, door operated switch, acoustic sensor, occupancy, vacancy, keycard light slot, tomographic motion detection, camera-based detection, image-recognition sensors, proximity-sensors, capacitive proximity sensor, photoelectric sensor, inductive proximity sensor, Capacitive, Capacitive displacement sensor, Doppler effect (sensor based on doppler effect), Inductive, Magnetic, including magnetic proximity fuse, Optical, Photoelectric, Photocell (reflective), Laser rangefinder, Passive (such as charge-coupled devices), Passive thermal infrared, Radar, Reflection of ionizing radiation, Sonar (typically active or passive), Ultrasonic sensor, Fiber optics sensor, Hall effect sensor, Inductive sensors, vibrations sensors, pressure sensors, Pressure-sensitive floor, Radar, Chemical sensors, Detection of the mobile phone, computer, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi signals sensors, Wi-Fi Sensing, human or animal sensing sensors, Twilight switch, Heat detector, Motion capture, Motion controller for video game consoles, Pickup (music technology), Proximity sensor, Remote camera, Smoke detector, the motion-activated vent cover may have non-motion sensors such as temperature sensors, gas sensors, CO-sensor, odor sensors, pressure sensors, humidity sensors, moisture/water sensors, visual and audio sensors, etc., and any combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, the techniques described herein relate to a system, wherein the sensor is local, for example, on the vent cover, distal, for example, in the same room, in the same building, or remote, for example, in a remote server, iCloud, etc. and any combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, the techniques described herein relate to a system, wherein the communication device further includes a personal area network technology.
• In an embodiment, the techniques described herein relate to a system, wherein the personal area network technology communication is selected from one or more of a group consisting of Bluetooth Low Energy, colloquially Bluetooth Low Energy, Bluetooth Smart, Bluetooth beacons, ANT, ANT+, DASH7, Eddystone, IEEE 802.15, IEEE 802.15.4-2006, Indoor positioning system, LoRa, MyriaNed, Ultra-wideband, UWB Forum, WiMedia Alliance, WirelessHD, Wireless USB, Zigbee, Z-Wave, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, radio beacons in smartphone, smartwatches, fitness trackers, etc., and any combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, the techniques described herein relate to a system, wherein the openable-closable aperture modulates the amount.
• In an embodiment, the techniques described herein relate to a system, wherein the openable-closable aperture modulates environmental conditionals such as output air quantity and direction, wherein the air quantity may be air temperature, humidity, pressure, allergen, odor, etc., and any combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, the techniques described herein relate to a system, wherein the openable-closable aperture divides air output in at least two parts/directions, for example, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, or more.
• In an embodiment, the techniques described herein relate to a system, wherein the openable-closable aperture divides air output in at least two temperatures parts/directions, for example, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, or more.
• In an embodiment, the techniques described herein relate to a system, wherein the openable-closable aperture activation is via external motion sensors, for example, outside the room, at the entrance, in the driveway, hallway, etc., and any combination thereof. There may be or more external sensors, for example, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, or more external sensors.
• In an embodiment, the techniques described herein relate to a system, wherein the openable-closable aperture opening is controlled by steering technology.
• In an embodiment, the techniques described herein relate to a system, wherein the system further includes facial recognition technology.
• In an embodiment, the techniques described herein relate to a system, wherein the system further includes a camera system, wherein the camera system may be one or more (at least one) stationary cameras and/or video cameras, for example, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, or more.
• In an embodiment, the techniques described herein relate to a system, wherein the camera system is integrated with a human recognition system selected from one or more of a group consisting human recognition system at a distance (HID), low-resolution face image recognition system, an enhanced face image using face hallucination technology, three-dimensional face recognition technology, thermal cameras, identification (ID) verification, face ID, Touch or finger-print ID, voice ID, DeepFace ID, and any combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, the techniques described herein relate to a system, wherein the vent system further includes a personal identification device.
• In an embodiment, the techniques described herein relate to a system, wherein the system includes an alarm module, wherein the alarm may be sent an alert when the battery, or another vent part or electronics malfunction, is low in function, or needs replacement, etc., and any combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, the techniques described herein relate to a system, wherein the system includes a voice activation module configured to voice activate customizable pre-settings and settings.
• In an embodiment, the techniques described herein relate to a system, wherein the voice-activation module is integrated with one or more smart home controllers.
• In an embodiment, the techniques described herein relate to a system, wherein the activation is local, for example, on the vent cover, distal, in the same room, in the same building, or remote, for example, in another geographic area, or any combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, the techniques described herein relate to a system, wherein two or more vents (for example, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, or more) in one room are configured to provide one or more airflow patterns, for example, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, or more.
• The motion-activated vent cover of this disclosure may be customizable for user comfort, indoor air quality and quantity, and reduced energy management. The motion detector may be configured to communicate with at least one or more motion sensors that may be local, distant, remote, or any combination thereof. The motion-activated vent cover may have a motorized device for operating the vent cover part(s) to regulate indoor air direction, quality, quantity, temperature, humidity, etc., and any combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, the vent may be connected to an artificial intelligence module or coprocessor such that the vent may learn each user's preferences to provide consistency in customizable and desired quantity and quality of airflow such as temperatures, amount of airflow, humidity, filtered airflow, etc., and any combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, the artificial intelligence module or coprocessor, facial recognition or other recognition devices, processor, electronic components, a power supply, a data storage unit, the internet, etc., may support schedules and automatization, programmed directly or through smart or intelligent home applications.
• In an embodiment, the artificial intelligence module or coprocessor, facial recognition, or other recognition device and technologies may provide appropriate, desired, and customized temperature, airflow, humidity, air-filtration, etc., according to individual preset and customizable settings.
• In an embodiment, if the facial recognition or other recognition device identifies two or more persons or registered users in one area or room, the vent may automatically split and distribute the air in accordance with the preset and customizable settings.
• In an embodiment, the vent may be programmed to heat or cool each room individually to a user's desired preset and customized settings for temperature, airflow amount, airflow quality, humidity, etc.
• In an embodiment, the vent system may be able to manage and control the temperature, humidity setting, airflow, air direction, air angle, air quality, air filtration, air quantity, germicide usage, odor elimination, he airflow direction, angle, amount, and quality of allergen, temperature, humidity, pressure, etc., and any combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent cover and/or part thereof may be powered through a wired, wireless, or any combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, the power may be via solar, batteries, locomotion-power supply, wind-generated, chemical-generated, hydro-generated, electric, petro-generated, coal-generated, gas-generated, etc., and a combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, the power supply may be connected to the motion-activated vent cover or a part thereof via one or more outlets, such as AC, DC, USB ports, battery outlets, etc., and any combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, the vent may be hard-lined into a power source or use a battery, rechargeable battery, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, etc., and any combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, when the battery may be low or has no charge, the vent system may be fully open.
• In an embodiment, the vent system may have a backup battery or power supply.
• In an embodiment, the vent system may have a local or remote display screen to show battery levels.
• In an embodiment, the vent may open and/or close automatically when an individual is detected, wherein the user may be registered, unregistered, human, pet, etc., and any combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, the vent may be scheduled to open or close automatically to save energy and cost of heating, cooling, airflow, air filtration, etc.
• In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent cover may be added and/or detachably attached to an existing vent cover.
• In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent cover may replace a vent cover.
• In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent cover or part thereof may be attached or detachably attached to the existing vent cover or vent via interlocking, bendable, permanent or temporary glues, Velcro, suction cups, clip-on, magnets, screwed in, glide-in, slick-on, slide-in, Snap-On, etc., and any combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, the motion detector may have a transmitter configured to communicate with at least one motion sensor.
• In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent may be connected to a processor, electronic components, artificial intelligence module or coprocessor, facial or another recognition device, camera, power supply, etc., and any combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, the motion detector may have a sensor such as an optical, ultrasonic, infra-red, passive infra-red, radio-wave, microwave, audio, and any combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, the transmitter may be connected and/or communicate with a local and/or remote data storage device.
• In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent may be connected to one or more smart devices via an APP, etc. The connection may be wired or wireless, or both.
• In an embodiment of the disclosure, the motion-activated vent cover may be customizable by users for comfort, indoor air quality and quantity, temperature, and reduced energy management.
• In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent cover may be made of movable, fixed, immovable, fixed, rollable, or unrollable vertical strips, blades, or louvers, horizontal strips, blades, or louvers, and any combination thereof the stripes, blades, sheets, sheath, and louvers may form channels, tunnels, and apertures.
• In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent cover or part thereof may be made of any electrically inert material, temperature-, moisture-, and pressure-proof and -resistant materials such as metal, metal alloys, silicon, rubber, plastics, wood, materials used in construction, synthetic material, natural material, foam silicone, any other sealers, etc., or any combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, the vent parts, for example, flaps, register, etc., may be made of silicon, rubber, foam rubber, foam, or another heat/cool-resistant material/s. Additionally, these materials may create a seal between and within the vent parts, such as flaps, register, etc., and surrounding structures, such as walls, floor, ceiling, etc., to maximize efficiency. This seal may ensure no lost air to unwanted areas.
• In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent cover or parts thereof may seal the vent cover and closed apertures for complete air tightness.
• In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent cover may be any shape that may cover the air purifying units, window heat unit, cooling unit, ventilation unit, HVAC vent, etc., and any combination thereof. For example, the shape may be rectangular, square, round, oval, or any combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent cover and parts thereof connect and communicate with the internet and other parts of the vent cover through wired, wireless, or both systems.
• In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent cover may be connected, integrated with, and communicate with a Ring, Nest, Ecobee, doorbells, thermostats, nest, security systems, doors, door/window-opening-closing systems, door/window locking-unlocking systems, other smart home applications, humidifiers, home-appliances, a smart home hub that connects all smart home devices including appliances together, etc., any combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, the techniques described herein relate to a method of using a motion-activated vent cover system, wherein the motion-activated vent cover system including: at least one motion detector, a motorized device, a controller, and at least an openable-closable aperture; wherein the motion detector is configured to communicate with the motorized device; and wherein the motorized device is configured to open or close the at least openable-closable aperture; and wherein the controller including a processor, memory storage unit, a communication device, digital-analogue converter, motor-controller, and at least one sensor, wherein the steps including: (i) creating a registered identifiable user, (ii) the registered identifiable user is identified from a selected from one or more of a group consisting of face-photo, identification, thermal cameras identification, identification verification, Touch or finger-print identification, voice identification, synching in with registered user's IP address smart device., and any combination thereof, (iii) the registered user customizes pre-setting selected from one or more from a group consisting of temperature, humidity setting, airflow, air direction, air angle, air quality, air filtration, air quantity, germicide usage, odor elimination, the airflow direction, angle, amount, and quality of allergen, temperature, humidity, pressure, and any combination thereof, (iv) the openable-closable aperture become fully automated to open/close vent at the customizable pre-settings, and (v) when the registered user is identified, the vent system automatically opens/closes the openable-closable aperture as per the customized pre-setting.
• In an embodiment, the system is configured to provide customizable settings for inanimate objects selected from a group consisting of an artworks, paintings, sculptures, furniture, jewelry, clothes, fur, carpets/rugs, silk, cotton, luxury items, electronic equipment, for example, television, computer, appliances, smart appliances, kitchen equipment, smart devices, music system, medical devices, streaming devices, home entertainment system, musical instruments, and any combination thereof.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
• FIG.1: Shown here is an example of the front view of the motion-activated vent cover.
• FIG.2: Shown here is an example of a side view with the motion-activated vent cover.
• FIG.3: An exemplary diagram of the motion-activated vent cover's electronic components.
• FIGS.4A and B: An exemplary diagram of the flap's arrangements in a vent.
• FIG.5: An exemplary method of use for the vent system.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
• Examples of embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and fully convey the scope to those skilled in the art. Numerous specific details are set forth, such as examples of specific components, devices, and methods, to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments of the present disclosure. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that specific details need not be employed, that example embodiments may be embodied in many different forms, and that neither should be construed to limit the scope of the disclosure. In some example embodiments, well-known processes, well-known device structures, and well-known technologies are not described in detail.
• The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular example embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting. As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” may be intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. The terms “comprises,” “comprising,” “including,” and “having,” are inclusive and therefore specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof. The method steps, processes, and operations described herein are not to be construed as necessarily requiring their performance in the particular order discussed or illustrated unless specifically identified as an order of performance. It is also to be understood that additional or alternative steps may be employed.
• The preceding summary, as well as the following detailed description of certain embodiments, will be better understood when read in conjunction with the appended figure of experimental data and results. As used herein, an element or step recited in the singular and proceeded with the word “a” or “an” should be understood as not excluding the plural of said elements or steps unless such exclusion is explicitly stated. Furthermore, references to “one embodiment” or “an embodiment” are not intended to be interpreted as excluding the existence of additional embodiments that also incorporate the recited features. Moreover, unless explicitly stated to the contrary, embodiments “comprising” or “having” an element or a plurality of elements having a particular property may include additional such elements not having that property. When a definition is provided herein, it supersedes any other meaning or definition.
• As used herein, the term “vent cover” means any equipment covering any airflow opening in a building and/or part of the building. The airflow may be further connected to heating, cooling, ventilation, air-conditioning, air purification systems, etc., and any combination thereof.
• This application relates to a system, apparatus, and method for motion-activated vent cover to modulate airflow in an enclosed space, referred to herein as an in-door or a room, where the enclosed space may be a building and/or part of a building. The modulating may be of indoor airflow and air quality, such as air direction, temperature, moisture, pressure, air-particulate matter, etc., and any combination thereof. The motion-activated vent cover may have a motorized device for operating the vent cover part(s) to modulate indoor air direction, quality, quantity, temperature, moisture, pressure, allergens, air-born particles, microbes, etc., and any combination thereof. The vent may be similarly used in outdoor settings where a vent may be used to control and manage the air quality and quantity. Both indoor or/and outdoor spaces are referred to herein as a room.
• The motion-activated vent cover comprises at least one motion detector, a motorized device, and at least one openable-closable aperture or deflector, for example, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, or more. The motion detector may be made of at least one motion sensor and may be a transmitter. The motion detector may be connected to a processor, electronic components, a communication device, a power supply, a data storage unit, the internet, and any combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, any room, home, building, indoor, or outdoor space may be divided into one or more zones, for example, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, or more zones. Each zone may be integrated with one or APP and be controlled individually, separately, or together as one or more groups. Each zone may have one or more motion-activated vent covers, for example, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, or more.
• In an embodiment, the vent cover may be connected and controlled by a third-party application, smart home security system, smart device, smartphone, smart tablet, computer, a smart home hub that connects all smart home devices, including appliances together, or any other electronic or smart device, or any combination thereof.
• The motion-activated vent cover may be preset or customizable for user comfort, indoor air quality and quantity, and reduced energy management. The motion detector may be configured to communicate with at least one or more motion sensors that may be local, distant, remote, and any combination thereof. The motion-activated vent cover may have a motorized device for operating the vent cover part(s) to regulate indoor air direction, quality, quantity, etc., and any combination thereof. The motion-activated vent cover and the motorized device may be configured to communicate with at least one or more motion detector(s) that may be local, distant, remote, and any combination thereof.
• The motion-activated vent cover may be preset or customized to open and automatically allow the room to heat or cool to the customized temperature. When used as a part. of smart home systems, third-party applications, smart home security systems, smart devices, smartphones, smart tablets, a smart home hub that connects all smart home devices, including appliances together, computers, or any other electronic or smart device, or any combination thereof, the vent may be triggered by external sensors. Furthermore, motion sensors or other smart devices may allow or be configured to allow the vent to close and/or semi-close automatically to prevent wasting heating or cooling in unoccupied rooms. The vent opening-closing may be pre-set and customized to fully, partially, semi-partially, etc., such that the exact amount and temperature of the air may be released into a room for the best user comfort.
• In an embodiment, motion-activated vent cover or the system may have at least one sensor, for example, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, more sensors.
• In an embodiment, “steering” technology” may be linked to at least one or more flaps arrangements, for example, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, flaps. The steering technology may open and close (fully or partially) to direct heated and cooling air in any direction, for example, away from the face/s and/or body/bodies of the room occupants. This may provide heating and cooling from drying out the occupant's face/s or body/bodies while simultaneously heating or cooling the area. In some special modes or settings, for example, if a person stays directly in front of the vent flap, movable flaps may direct airflow to the back by closing the flaps while fully opening or partially opening other flaps may be away from the person. In other settings, for example, “express” mode, wherein the vent flaps may move from the center position to 20-40 degree front, gradually back and forth, providing more even airflow across a larger area of the room. The flap opening may be 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 98, 99, 100 percent.
• In an embodiment, the flap opening at 180 degrees may be closed, and any degree greater or lesser than 180 degrees is open. However, the lesser or greater than 180 degrees may be open at a different angle. For example, 1-180 degrees opening may be directing airflow away from the one specific spot, point, or area, such as 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180, or any combination thereof. Whereas 181-360 degrees may direct or guide the airflow toward a specific spot, point, or area. 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188, 189, 190, 191, 192, 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 199, 200, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254, 255, 256, 257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278, 279, 280, 281, 282, 283, 284, 285, 286, 287, 288, 289, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294, 295, 296, 297, 298, 299, 300, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347, 348, 349, 350, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 356, 357, 358, 359, 360, or any combination thereof. It is understood that 1-180 degrees may direct airflow towards and 181-360 may direct airflow from a specific spot, point, or area.
• In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent cover and/or part thereof may be powered through a wired, wireless, or any combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, the power may be via solar, batteries, locomotion-power supply, wind-generated, chemical-generated, hydro-generated, electric, petro-generated, coal-generated, gas-generated, etc., and a combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, the power supply may be connected to the motion-activated vent cover or a part thereof via one or more outlets, such as AC, DC, USB ports, battery outlets, etc., and any combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, the motion detectors may detect motion up to 10, 20, 50, 10, 150, and 200 feet away from the motion detector.
• In an embodiment, the motion detector may have a sensor such as an optical, ultrasonic, infra-red, passive infra-red, radio-wave, microwave, audio, and any combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, the motion detector may contain one or more sensors from group smart-metes, door operated switch, acoustic sensor, occupancy, vacancy, keycard light slot, tomographic motion detection, camera-based detection, image-recognition sensors, proximity-sensors, capacitive proximity sensor, photoelectric sensor, inductive proximity sensor, Capacitive, Capacitive displacement sensor, Doppler effect (sensor based on doppler effect), Inductive, Magnetic, including magnetic proximity fuse, Optical, Photoelectric, Photocell (reflective), Laser rangefinder, Passive (such as charge-coupled devices), Passive thermal infrared, Radar, Reflection of ionizing radiation, Sonar (typically active or passive), Ultrasonic sensor, Fiber optics sensor, Hall effect sensor, Inductive sensors, vibrations sensors, pressure sensors, Pressure-sensitive floor, Radar, Chemical sensors, Detection of the mobile phone, computer, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi signals sensors, Wi-Fi Sensing, human or animal sensing sensors, Twilight switch, Heat detector, Motion capture, Motion controller for video game consoles, Pickup (music technology), Proximity sensor, Remote camera, Smoke detector, infra-red sensor as a germicide, charcoal sensors as odor/fume eliminator, and combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent cover may have non-motion sensors such as temperature sensors, gas sensors, CO-sensor, odor sensors, pressure sensors, humidity sensors, moisture/water sensors, visual and audio sensors, etc., and any combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, the vent system may have at least one more, for example, a home-mode, away from the home mode, wherein the home mode functions when one or more users may be in the building, room, indoor space, outdoor space, etc., and any combination thereof. The away mode may be used when no user or individual may be at home, but the space, room building, the indoor, and outdoor environment may be needed to control, manage, and maintain environmental conditions for inanimate object/s. The environmental conditionals may be a specific temperature, humidity, pressure, airflow, air filtration, etc., and any combination thereof. The inanimate objects may be any indoor or outdoor equipment or belongings; for example, the electronics may need to be maintained at a specific temperature and humidity level, paintings at another specific temperature and humidity setting, musical instruments may require another specific vent system setting, and clothes (fur, silk, cotton, etc.) may require another specific setting. Each vent closest to these or other items may be customized for each item; thus, the vent system may be customized for belongings within a room or any building.
• In an embodiment, the motion detector may have a transmitter configured to communicate with any sensor, for example, the motion sensor, temperature sensors, gas sensors, CO-sensor, odor sensors, pressure sensors, humidity sensors, moisture/water sensors, visual and audio sensors, etc., and any combination thereof. The communication may be uni-, bi-, multi-directional, and any combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, the transmitter may be connected and/or communicate with a local and/or remote data storage device. The communication may be uni-, bi-, multi-directional, and any combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, the storage unit may connect and communicate with a training module, data collection module, machine learning module, etc., and any combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, the transmitter or communicator may have internet connectivity directly and/or indirectly via wired and/or wireless communications; for example, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy, Zigbee, Cellular networks, WiMax, LoRa, G.hn, Ethernet over twisted pair, Digital Subscriber Line, cable, dial-up, Satellite accesses the internet, cellular, with Wi-Fi, Light-Fidelity (Li-Fi), Near-field communication (NFC), Radio-frequency identification (RFID), ZigBee, Z-Wave, LTE-Advanced, 5G-5G, Low-power wide-area networking (LPWAN), LoRaWan, Sigfox, NB-IoT, Weightless, RPMA, Very small aperture terminal (VSAT), Ethernet, Power-line communication (PLC), IoT, etc., and any combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, the vent may have a wireless or wired personal area network technology, for example, Bluetooth Low Energy (Bluetooth LE, colloquially BLE, formerly marketed as Bluetooth Smart, Bluetooth beacons, ANT, ANT+, DASH7, Eddystone, IEEE 802.15, IEEE 802.15.4-2006, Indoor positioning system (IPS), LoRa, MyriaNed, Ultra-wideband (UWB), UWB Forum, WiMedia Alliance, WirelessHD, Wireless USB, Zigbee, Z-Wave, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, radio beacons in a smartphone, smartwatches, fitness trackers, and any combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, the vent may be able to distinguish one or more users by the personal area network, wherein there may be up to 1000 users per room, for example, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 99, 100, 125, 150, 175, 200, 250, 300, 350, 400, 450, 500, or more users.
• In an embodiment, the personal area network may be integrated with one or more mobile operating systems, for example, iOS, Android, Windows Phone, smart-tablets, computers, laptops, BlackBerry, macOS, Linux, any Window operating system, for example, Windows 1-12, Windows 8, Windows 10, and Windows 11, natively support Bluetooth Low Energy, and any combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, the vent may have the ability to connect via (Bluetooth and/or) WiFi to other smart home devices (Ring, Nest, Ecobee, doorbells, thermostats, nest, security systems, doors, door/window-opening-closing systems, door/window locking-unlocking systems, other smart home applications, humidifiers, home-appliances, a smart home hub that connects all smart home devices including appliances together, etc., and any combination thereof, or other smart home applications) and may be controlled using a smartphone, Computer or tablet, other sensors, other sensor controllers, smart devices, etc., in same or different network etc., and any combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, one or more users may be able to create custom modes for specific uses such as temperature, humidity, air quality, air direction etc., and any combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, internet connectivity and communication may be uni-, bi-, multi-directional, and any combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, one or more sensors may collect data, control, send data, be linked, or be integrated with other devices, smartphones, computers, tablets, smart home devices, APPs, etc., and any combination thereof. The other devices may be home devices may be Ring, Nest, Ecobee, doorbells, thermostats, nest, security systems, doors, door/window-opening-closing systems, door/window locking-unlocking systems, other smart home applications, humidifiers, home-appliances, a smart home hub that connects all smart home devices including appliances together, existing or new home automation system, etc., and any combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, one or more sensors may be selected from a group consisting of smart-metes, door operated switch, acoustic sensor, occupancy, vacancy, keycard light slot, tomographic motion detection, camera-based detection, image-recognition sensors, proximity-sensors, capacitive proximity sensor, photoelectric sensor, inductive proximity sensor, Capacitive, Capacitive displacement sensor, Doppler effect (sensor based on doppler effect), Inductive, Magnetic, including magnetic proximity fuse, Optical, Photoelectric, Photocell (reflective), Laser rangefinder, Passive (such as charge-coupled devices), Passive thermal infrared, Radar, Reflection of ionizing radiation, Sonar (typically active or passive), Ultrasonic sensor, Fiber optics sensor, Hall effect sensor, Inductive sensors, vibrations sensors, pressure sensors, Pressure-sensitive floor, Radar, Chemical sensors, Detection of the mobile phone, computer, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi signals sensors, Wi-Fi Sensing, human or animal sensing sensors, Twilight switch, Heat detector, Motion capture, Motion controller for video game consoles, Pickup (music technology), Proximity sensor, Remote camera, Smoke detector, the motion-activated vent cover may have non-motion sensors such as temperature sensors, gas sensors, CO-sensor, odor sensors, pressure sensors, humidity sensors, moisture/water sensors, visual and audio sensors, etc., and any combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, the motion detector may have a sensor such as an optical, ultrasonic, infra-red, passive infra-red, radio-wave, microwave, audio, and any combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, the motion detector may contain one or more sensors from group smart-metes, door operated switch, acoustic sensor, occupancy, vacancy, keycard light slot, tomographic motion detection, camera-based detection, image-recognition sensors, proximity-sensors, capacitive proximity sensor, photoelectric sensor, inductive proximity sensor, Capacitive, Capacitive displacement sensor, Doppler effect (sensor based on doppler effect), Inductive, Magnetic, including magnetic proximity fuse, Optical, Photoelectric, Photocell (reflective), Laser rangefinder, Passive (such as charge-coupled devices), Passive thermal infrared, Radar, Reflection of ionizing radiation, Sonar (typically active or passive), Ultrasonic sensor, Fiber optics sensor, Hall effect sensor, Inductive sensors, vibrations sensors, pressure sensors, Pressure-sensitive floor, Radar, Chemical sensors, Detection of the mobile phone, computer, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi signals sensors, Wi-Fi Sensing, human or animal sensing sensors, Twilight switch, Heat detector, Motion capture, Motion controller for video game consoles, Pickup (music technology), Proximity sensor, Remote camera, Smoke detector, the motion-activated vent cover may have non-motion sensors such as temperature sensors, gas sensors, CO-sensor, odor sensors, pressure sensors, humidity sensors, moisture/water sensors, visual and audio sensors, etc., and any combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, the vent may have a displaying screen for showing room temperature, humidity, airflow, air quality, air filtration levels, presets, time, zone-related information, customizable settings, alarm settings, etc., and any combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, the vent system may have a thermometer/temperature sensor, humidity sensor, pressure sensor, etc., and any combination thereof. These sensors may directly or indirectly determine the space temperature, humidity, pressure, airflow, air quality, air quantity, etc., and any combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent may be connected to a processor, electronic components, power supply, etc., and any combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent may be connected to one or more smart devices via an APP, etc. The connection may be wired or wireless, or both.
• In an embodiment of the disclosure, the vent cover may be customizable by users for comfort, indoor air quality and quantity, and reduced energy management.
• In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent cover may be customized by users for output air direction, quality, quantity, temperature, moisture, pressure, allergens, air-born particles, microbes, etc., and any combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, a user may be able to customize the motion-activated vent functionality via a smart device and/or another wired or wireless controller.
• In an embodiment, a user may receive alerts as and when the motion detector detects movement. The alerts may be uni-, bi-, multi-directional, etc., and any combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, a user and/or manufacturer may preset the motion-activated vent functionality, such as, direction, quality, quantity, temperature, moisture, pressure, allergens, air-borne particles, microbes, etc., and any combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, the motion detector may be positioned locally on a vent, distally on a door, entryway, floor, entrance, doorbell, etc., and any combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent may receive a signal, connect, and/or communicate with one or more motion detector, motor, wired and/or wireless communication systems, processor, storage unit, electronics, APP, wired and/or wireless controller, etc., and any combination thereof. These signals, connections, and communication may be uni-, bi-, multi-directional, etc., and any combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent cover may be made of movable, fixed, and/or immovable vertical, horizontal, or both strips and/or blades forming channels, tunnels, and apertures.
• In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent cover may have a movable, fixed, rollable, unrollable sheath, or any combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent may be made of fixed, movable, or both louvers.
• In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent may be made of 200 or more flabs or equivalent, for example, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, flaps.
• In an embodiment, the movement may be from 0-360 degrees for the vent strips, flaps, deflectors, blades, sheet, louvers, vent parts, and any combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent cover may have a motor configured to open and/or close the vents for regulated ventilation. The opening may be complete, partial, or both. The vent opening of the aperture may be completely open, i.e., 100% open, up to 80%, 75%, 70%, 50%, 25%, or any combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent cover may have a motor configured to open and/or close the vents for regulated ventilation. The opening may be 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100 percent open or any fraction thereof.
• In an embodiment, the movement of the motion-activated vent and parts thereof may be preset by the user or manufacturer.
• In an embodiment, the movement of the motion-activated vent and parts thereof may be customized by the user and/or manufactured.
• In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent cover and/or a part thereof may be attached, detachably attached, and/or detached.
• In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent cover and/or a part thereof may be attached temporary, permanent, or both.
• In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent cover and/or a part thereof may be attached or detachably attached may be via screws, interlocking, bendable, permanent or temporary glues, Velcro, suction cups, clip-on, slip-on, magnets, screwed in, glide-in, slick-on, slide-in, sleep-like fitting, etc., or any combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent cover size may be of a width of 0.5 to 100 inches, for example, 1 and ⅛ inches, and the length of 1 to 5 inches, for example, is 2.0 and ½ inches.
• In an embodiment, the vent strip, flaps, deflectors, blades, sheet, sheath, and aperture may be of a variety of sizes and shapes, such as ¼ inch to 5 inches.
• In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent cover or part thereof may be made of any electrically inactive material, temperature-, moisture-, and pressure-proof and -resistant materials such as metal, metal alloys, silicon, rubber, plastics, wood, materials used in construction, synthetic material, natural material, etc., or any combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, the vent system may be coated with climate-resistant materials such as metal, metal alloys, silicon, rubber, plastics, wood, materials used in construction, synthetic material, natural material, etc., or any combination thereof. The coating may create a perfect fit for the vent and vent parts such that no air leak or loss is observed.
• In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent cover or parts thereof may make the vent cover and closed apertures seal for complete air tightness. The vent may form airtight sealing with surroundings, where the surrounding may be a wall, floor, pre-existing vents, ventilation systems, etc., and any combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent cover or parts thereof may be stretchable, bendable, flexible, rigid, etc., and any combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent cover may be rectangular, square, round, oval, or any other shape.
• In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent cover or part thereof may be attached to an existing vent cover.
• In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent cover or part thereof may replace the standard or existing vent cover.
• In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent cover or part thereof may be an addition to the standard or existing vent cover.
• In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent cover or part thereof may be attached or detachably attached to the existing vent cover or vent via interlocking, bendable, permanent or temporary glues, Velcro, suction cups, clip-on, magnets, screwed in, glide-in, slick-on, slide-in, Snap-On, etc., and any combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent cover or part thereof may be colorless and/or have a variety of colors, for example, colorless, red, blue, green, yellow, white, black, etc., and any combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, the vent motion-activated cover may be any shape that may cover the air purifying units, window heat unit, cooling unit, ventilation unit, HVAC vent, etc., and any combination thereof. For example, the shape may be rectangular, square, round, oval, or any combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent cover or parts thereof may contain air-purifying and/or odor removing components.
• In an embodiment, the motion-activated vent cover may be connected, integrated with, and communicate with a Ring, Nest, Ecobee, doorbells, thermostats, nest, security systems, doors, door/window-opening-closing systems, door/window locking-unlocking systems, other smart home applications, humidifiers, home-appliances, a smart home hub that connects all smart home devices including appliances together, etc., and any combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, the vent and/or one or more parts thereof may be integrated with voice activation technology. The voice activated technology may or may not be further integrated and connected with a smart home controller, a smart home hub that connects all smart home devices, including appliances together, for example, Alexa, Google Home, etc., and any combination thereof. The vent system of this disclosure may be controlled and managed by voice commands to activate (turn on, off, and/or sleep mode), set an alarm mode, preset, or customize one or more settings with regards to temperature, humidity, amount and direction/angle of airflow, air quality, filtered air, etc., and any combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, the vent may have one or more customizable and dynamic modes wherein the deflectors/flaps may move in one or more directions, for example, back and forth. Another mode may be a wall mode wherein the deflectors/flaps may point airflow to the back and away from the wall.
• In an embodiment, multiple vent covers may be installed in one small or large space, for example, in one room.
• In an embodiment, a custom airflow pattern may be created through one or more vents in a room. If two or more vents are installed in one space, the vents may communicate with each other to create customizable heating/cooling and air flow patterns. The communication may be wired, wireless, local, remote, and any combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, the system is configured to provide customizable settings for inanimate objects selected from a group consisting of an artworks, paintings, sculptures, furniture, jewelry, clothes, fur, carpets/rugs, silk, cotton, luxury items, electronic equipment, for example, television, computer, appliances, smart appliances, kitchen equipment, smart devices, music system, medical devices, streaming devices, home entertainment system, musical instruments, and any combination thereof.
Method of Use
• In an embodiment, a user may register, for example, at the time of vent initial activation, installation, or thereafter. The user may be registered as a long-time user, a permanent user, a guest user, or a short-time user. There may be one or more users.
• In an embodiment, a user may register for one or more indoor, or outdoor space, for example, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 49, 50, 55, 60, 65, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 99, 100, 125, 150, 175, 200, 250, 300, 350, 400, 450, 500, or more rooms/spaces.
• In an embodiment, the vent system may be one or more room specific.
• In an embodiment, the vent may be able to register up to 1000 users per room/indoor space/outdoor space, for example, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 49, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 99, 100, 125, 150, 175, 200, 250, 300, 350, 400, 450, 500, or more registered users.
• In an embodiment, the registration may use one or more identification methods to register, for example, photo (for example, face) identification, thermal cameras identification, identification verification, Touch or finger-print ID, voice ID, synching in with user smart device (using the smart device IP address of a smartphone, computer, tablet, etc., or other smartphone identifying technologies), etc., and any combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, the registered user may add new personal preferences, modify preferences in the system, or customize any preferences, for example, a specific temperature, humidity setting, airflow, air direction, air angle, air quality, air filtration, air quantity, germicide usage, odor elimination, the airflow direction, angle, amount, and quality of allergen, temperature, humidity, pressure, etc., and any combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, unregistered user preferences may be set by the owner and/or manufacturer. The unregistered user may be detected by at least one sensor such as a motion, thermal, pressure, etc., and any combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, the vent cover system may become activated when a registered user is identified in a space, or when an unregistered individual is identified by the system, or when at least a motion sensor detects an individual may be entering the space, or when the thermal camera detects an individual in the space, and any combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, the activated vent system may become fully automatic to open/close the vents and regulate, manage, and control temperature, humidity setting, airflow, air direction, air angle, air quality, air filtration, air quantity, germicide usage, odor elimination, the airflow direction, angle, amount, and quality of allergen, temperature, humidity, pressure, etc., and any combination based on the user's preferences in the system.
• In an embodiment, the vent may always be off, 100% closed, or partially closed when the system is not activated. The amount of openness and functionality may be determined by customizable settings by the owner or default settings by the manufacturer.
• In an embodiment, the flap opening may be such that the air may be blown to one part of the room, individual, or an item but away from another part, individual, or an item; for example, away from the face but towards the feet; away from electronic equipment, but towards plants. The vent flaps/defectors, when open at 180 degrees, may be fully closed, and at any degree greater or lesser than 180 degrees they may be open. However, the lesser or greater than 180 degrees may be open at a different angle. For example, 1-180 degrees opening may be directing airflow away from the one specific spot, point, or area, such as 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180, or any combination thereof. Whereas 181-360 degrees may direct or guide the airflow toward a specific spot, point, or area. 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188, 189, 190, 191, 192, 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 199, 200, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254, 255, 256, 257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278, 279, 280, 281, 282, 283, 284, 285, 286, 287, 288, 289, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294, 295, 296, 297, 298, 299, 300, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347, 348, 349, 350, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 356, 357, 358, 359, 360, or any combination thereof. It is understood that 1-179 degrees may direct airflow towards and 181-360 may direct airflow from a specific spot, point, or area.
• In an embodiment, the airflow may be divided into up to 200 patterns, temperature, humidity, etc., for example, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, or more patterns, temperatures, humidity, etc., and any combination thereof.
• In an embodiment, the vent system may have at least one more, for example a home mode, away from home mode; wherein the home mode functions when one or more users may be in the building, room, indoor space, outdoor space, etc., and any combination thereof. The away mode may be used when no user or individual may be at home, but the space, room building, the indoor, and outdoor, environment may be needed to be controlled, managed, and maintained at a specific temperature, humidity, pressure, airflow, air filtration, etc., and any combination thereof. For example, the electronics may need to be maintained at a specific temperature and humidity levels, paintings at another specific temperature and humidity setting, musical instruments may require another specific vent system settings, cloths (fur, silk, cotton, etc.) may require another specific setting. Each vent closest to these or other items may be customized for each item. Thus, vent systems may be customized for belongings within a room or any building.
• In an embodiment, the system may be integrated with at least one smart home controller, for example, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, or more smart home controller.
• In an embodiment, the vent system may be one or more room specific.
• In an embodiment, the system is configured to provide customizable settings for inanimate objects, for example in the away from home mode, selected from a group consisting of an artworks, paintings, sculptures, furniture, jewelry, clothes, fur, carpets/rugs, silk, cotton, luxury items, electronic equipment, for example, television, computer, appliances, smart appliances, kitchen equipment, smart devices, music system, medical devices, streaming devices, home entertainment system, musical instruments, and any combination thereof.
DETAILED FIGURE DESCRIPTION
• FIG.1: Shown here is an example of the front view of the motion-activated vent cover. The motion detector, which may contain a motion sensor and may be a transmitter, is located in the dome [101]. The motion detector, with or without the transmitter, may be connected and communicate with a motorized device [102]. The motorized device may be connected to vents, other supporting structures, or vent cover parts (e.g., flaps, deflectors, blades, strips, sheets, etc.) containing openable-closable apertures [103]. The motorized device may be configured to move the cover or cover parts so that the outflowing air direction, quantity, and quality may be modulated, controlled, and managed. The motion-activated vent and parts thereof may form an airtight seal with the surroundings to which the vent cover is attached [103,104]; and airtight seal may be formed between vent parts such as flaps, deflectors, blades, strips, sheets, walls, ceiling, etc., and any combination thereof. The airtight seal may be formed by using a gasket (made of silicone, rubber, rubber foam, foam, artificial, natural products, or any combination thereof). The frame or outer border of the vent may be made of temperature-, moisture-, pressure-resistant, or proof material (e.g., metal, metal alloys, rubber, silicone, wood, plastics, natural or artificial materials) [105]. A camera system may be part of the vent. The camera system may contain one or more stationary cameras, video cameras, close-circuit television, or any combination thereof. The camera system may also contain facial recognition technology with appropriate software and hardware. The camera system and/or another human recognition system may contain other human identification systems such as a human recognition system at a distance (HID), low-resolution images of faces may form a part of the enhanced using face hallucination technology, three-dimensional face recognition technology, thermal cameras, identification (ID) verification, face ID, Touch or finger-print ID, voice ID or voice activation system, DeepFace ID, etc., and any combination thereof. A displaying screen for showing room temperature, humidity, airflow, air quality, air filtration levels, presets, time, zone-related information, customizable settings, alarm settings, battery levels, alarm settings, presetting, etc., and any combination thereof.
• FIG.2: Shown here is an example of a side view of the motion-activated vent cover. The motion detector may be mounted atop materials that may be temperature-, moisture-, pressure-resistant, or proof material (e.g., metal, metal alloys, rubber, silicone, wood, plastics, natural or artificial materials) [201]. The motorized device may be connected to vents or other forms of covers (e.g., blades, strips, sheets, etc.) containing openable-closable apertures [203]. The openable-closable blades or parts thereof may be made of temperature-, moisture-, pressure-resistant, or proof material (e.g., metal, metal alloys, rubber, silicone, wood, plastics, natural or artificial materials) [203]. The motorized device may modulate one or more blades to open or close one or more apertures. The opening may be complete—100%, partially open—50%, 25%, or completely closed—0% open. The motorized device may be 12VG-PU motor-operated [204]. The motion detector may be connected and communicate with the internet via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc., and may also communicate with a doorbell, thermostat, nest, security system, doors, door/window-opening-closing systems, door/window locking-unlocking system, etc., and any combination thereof [205].
• FIG.3: An exemplary diagram of the motion-activated vent cover's electronic components [301]. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the vent cover may have several components and devices. The vent may have a controller unit [302], which further may have a processor, a permanent memory storage unit, a communication unit (one or more internet connectivity functionality), a digital or analog converter unit, a motor controller, a power management system, an artificial intelligent coprocessor, a temporary memory storage unit such as a flash drive or port for a flash drive, a data storage unit, camera unit, video camera, display unit, electronic components, artificial intelligence module, facial or another recognition device, power supply, etc. and any combination thereof. The vent cover may further have a power supply, for example, a battery [303], or external power source [303], and one or more sensors [305]. The sensors may detect temperature, humidity, light, motion, pressure, airflow, air quality, air quantity, etc., and any combination thereof. The sensors may also detect changes in temperature, humidity, light, motion, pressure, airflow, air quality, air quantity, etc., and any combination thereof. One or more sensors may be connected and integrated with other vent electronics, such as the controller [302], and motor [306], at least one openable-closable aperture with flaps (not shown), the openable-closable aperture system may be connected to a motor ((not shown), a transmitter (not shown), alarm system (not shown), display system (such as visual screen, sound system, light-system, etc., and any combination thereof. The vent may be connected and integrated with a smart home controller, a smart home hub that connects all smart home devices, including appliances, together, for example, Alexa, Google Home, etc., and any combination thereof.
• FIGS.4A and B: An exemplary diagram of the flap's or deflector's arrangements in a vent.
• FIG.5: An exemplary method of use for the vent system. The vent cover system of this disclosure wherein the motion-activated vent cover system including: at least one motion detector, a motorized device, a controller, and at least an openable-closable aperture; wherein the motion detector is configured to communicate with the motorized device; and wherein the motorized device is configured to open or close the at least openable-closable aperture; and wherein the controller including a processor, memory storage unit, a communication device, digital-analogue converter, motor-controller, and at least one sensor.
• The steps including: (i) creating a registered identifiable user, [501] (ii) the registered identifiable user is identified from a selected from one or more of a group consisting of face-photo, identification, thermal cameras identification, identification verification, Touch or finger-print identification, voice identification, synching in with registered user's IP address smart device, and any combination thereof, [502] (iii) the registered user customizes pre-setting selected from one or more from a group consisting of temperature, humidity setting, airflow, air direction, air angle, air quality, air filtration, air quantity, germicide usage, odor elimination, the airflow direction, angle, amount, and quality of allergen, temperature, humidity, pressure, and any combination thereof, [503] (iv) the openable-closable aperture become fully automated to open/close vent at the customizable pre-settings, [504] and (v) when the registered user is identified, the vent system automatically opens/closes the openable-closable aperture as per the customized pre-setting [505].
Example 1
• A residential building may be installed with a motion-activated vent cover of this disclosure. The building has four bedrooms with connected bathrooms, a kitchen, a dining room, a family/living room, etc. Each room, including the kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, and living room, has at least one motion-activated vent system of the disclosure installed. When the homeowner comes home to a vacant or unoccupied home, the motion sensors outside the home activate the motion-activated vent covers in the entryway as the owner leaves the entryway, the vents close. The owner next enters the family room, and the vent apertures in the family room open. The owner may customize the percentage opening to their comfort or use a preset setting for the opening amount. As the owner moves from one room to another, the moving sensor on the vent or another location may detect the owner's movement and open and close vents. As the owner leaves a room, the vents close, whereas the vents open as they enter another area, and other features also change as per presetting for temperature, humidity setting, airflow, air direction, air angle, air quality, air filtration, air quantity, germicide usage, odor elimination, the airflow direction, angle, amount, and quality of allergen, temperature, humidity, pressure, etc., and any combination based on the user's preferences in the system. Other sensors such as temperature, humidity, light, pressure, etc., may also detect these features and any changes in them and reset to a preset or customized setting for each one of these features (temperature, humidity, airflow, air quality, air pressure, light or darkness in the room, etc.). The homeowner may also control the vent system of this disclosure via any smart home controller such as a smart home hub that connects all smart home devices, including appliances together, Alexa, Google Home, any APP, smartphone, computer, tablet, other home appliances, smart radio, smart TV, etc.
Example 2
• More than one motion-activated vent may be installed in larger indoor spaces such as a large party hall or convention hall. When more than one motion-activated vent cover is installed, they will open the vents based on the proximity of the individual(s) to the vent covers. Thus, the vent closest to an individual will open and close one further away from the individual. When several individuals are present, the vent opening-closing will be determined by the occupancy-vacancy of the individuals. For example, if five people are in closer proximity to a vent, it may open at 75% capacity. In contrast, if only two people are in closer proximity to a vent, it may open at 25% capacity. As people move from one location within a large room or other rooms, the vents will open or close based on the space/room occupancy. When no individuals are present in a room or area, the vents in the area may completely close. Moreover, other features will change as determined by the recognition or identification system and change temperature, humidity setting, airflow, air direction, air angle, air quality, air filtration, air quantity, germicide usage, odor elimination, the airflow direction, angle, amount, and quality of allergen, temperature, humidity, pressure, etc., and any combination based on the user's preferences in the system as the individual enters an area.
Example 3
• When a registered user, such as a homeowner or a frequent visitor, enters a building or a room, the vent system of the disclosure herein may become activated. Vent facial recognition technology may recognize the registered users and provide preset customizable temperature, airflow, air direction, air filtration setting, humidity setting, airflow, air direction, air angle, air quality, air filtration, air quantity, germicide usage, odor elimination, the airflow direction, angle, amount, and quality of allergen, temperature, humidity, pressure, etc., and any combination based on the user's preferences in the system. Because two individuals, the owner and the guest/visitor, enter one room, one or more vets may become activated. The owner may have specific presetting that may be different from the visitor, so one or more vents may provide different presetting settings per each individual in the same room. Additionally, the registered users, the visitor in this example, may have their smart devices, such as an iPhone, connected to the vent system through the personal area network technology to achieve the same results. In both cases, the facial recognition system and the personal area network technology, two (or more) registered users may be in the same room, and the airflow may automatically split the difference in customizable and/or preset temperature, humidity, airflow amount, air flow angle, etc. settings. Further, if two or more vents may be installed in one room, the vents may be grouped together, for example, in an app, and set up different airflow patterns across the room. The different airflow patterns may be obtainable through steering technology. In an embodiment, the airflow pattern may be such that the vent opens and closes at a different angle for each individual and be away from the face of room occupants to provide heating and cooling from drying out the individual's face while simultaneously heating or cooling the area around them.
• It is to be understood that the above description is intended to be illustrative and not restrictive. For example, the above-described embodiments (and/or aspects thereof) may be used in combination with each other. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt a particular situation, method, system device or material to the teachings of the various embodiments of the invention without departing from their scope. While the particulars and details described herein are intended to define the parameters of the various embodiments of the invention, the embodiments are by no means limiting and are exemplary embodiments. Many other embodiments will be apparent to those of skill in the art upon reviewing the above description. The scope of the various embodiments of the invention should, therefore, be determined with reference to the appended claims, along with the full scope of equivalents to which such claims are entitled.
• This written description uses examples to disclose the various embodiments of the invention, including the best mode, and also to enable any person skilled in the art to practice the various embodiments of the invention, including making and using any devices or systems and performing any incorporated methods. The patentable scope of the various embodiments of the invention is defined by the claims, and may include other examples that occur to those skilled in the art. Such other examples are intended to be within the scope of the claims if the examples have structural elements or steps that do not differ from the literal language of the claims, or if the examples include equivalent structural elements or steps with insubstantial differences from the literal language of the claim.

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We claim:

1. A motion-activated vent cover system comprising: at least one motion detector, a motorized device, a controller, and at least an openable-closable aperture; wherein the motion detector is configured to communicate with the motorized device; and wherein the motorized device is configured to open or close the at least openable-closable aperture.

2. The system ofclaim 1, wherein the controller comprising a processor, memory storage unit, a communication device, digital-analogue converter, motor-controller, and at least one sensor.

3. The system ofclaim 2, wherein the processor is graphic processor unit or a central processor unit.

4. The system ofclaim 2, wherein the memory storage unit is local or remote.

5. The system ofclaim 2, wherein the sensor is selected from a group consisting of smart-metes, door operated switch, acoustic sensor, occupancy, vacancy, keycard light slot, tomographic motion detection, camera-based detection, image-recognition sensors, proximity-sensors, capacitive proximity sensor, photoelectric sensor, inductive proximity sensor, Capacitive, Capacitive displacement sensor, Doppler effect, sensor based on doppler effect, Inductive, Magnetic, including magnetic proximity fuse, Optical, Photoelectric, Photocell, reflective, Laser rangefinder, Passive, charge-coupled devices, Passive thermal infrared, Radar, Reflection of ionizing radiation, Sonar, active sonar, passive sonar, Ultrasonic sensor, Fiber optics sensor, Hall effect sensor, Inductive sensors, vibrations sensors, pressure sensors, Pressure-sensitive floor, Radar, Chemical sensors, Detection of a mobile phone, computer, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi signals sensors, Wi-Fi Sensing, human or animal sensing sensors, Twilight switch, Heat detector, Motion capture, Motion controller for video game consoles, Pickup, Pickup-music technology, Proximity sensor, Remote camera, Smoke detector, and any combination thereof.

6. The system ofclaim 2, wherein the sensor is local or remote.

7. The system ofclaim 2, wherein the communication device further comprising of a personal area network technology.

8. The system ofclaim 7, wherein the personal area network technology communication is selected from one or more of a group consisting of Bluetooth Low Energy, colloquially Bluetooth Low Energy, Bluetooth Smart, Bluetooth beacons, ANT, ANT+, DASH7, Eddystone, IEEE 802.15, IEEE 802.15.4-2006, Indoor positioning system, LoRa, MyriaNed, Ultra-wideband, UWB Forum, WiMedia Alliance, WirelessHD, Wireless USB, Zigbee, Z-Wave, and any combination thereof.

9. The system ofclaim 1, wherein the openable-closable aperture modulates amount of output air.

10. The system ofclaim 1, wherein the openable-closable aperture modulates output air direction and air quantity.

11. The system ofclaim 1, wherein the openable-closable aperture divides air output in at least two parts/directions/angles.

12. The system ofclaim 1, wherein the openable-closable aperture divides air output in at least two temperatures parts/directions.

13. The system ofclaim 1, wherein an activation of the openable-closable aperture is via an external motion sensor/s.

14. The system ofclaim 1, wherein the openable-closable aperture is controlled by steering technology.

15. The system ofclaim 1, wherein the system further comprising facial recognition technology.

16. The system ofclaim 1, wherein the system further comprising a camera system.

17. The system ofclaim 13, wherein the camera system is integrated with a human recognition system selected from one or more of a group consisting human recognition system at a distance (HID), low-resolution face image recognition system, an enhanced face image using face hallucination technology, three-dimensional face recognition technology, thermal cameras, identification (ID) verification, face ID, Touch or finger-print ID, voice ID, DeepFace ID, and any combination thereof.

18. The system ofclaim 1, wherein the vent system further comprising personal identification device.

19. The system ofclaim 1, wherein the system is configured to provide customizable settings for inanimate objects selected from a group consisting of an electronic equipment, television, computer, appliances, smart devices, music system, medical devices, streaming devices, home entertainment system, artworks, paintings, sculptures, furniture, musical instruments, jewelry, clothes, fur, carpets/rugs, silk, cotton, luxury items, and any combination thereof.

20. The system ofclaim 1, wherein the system further comprising of a voice activation module configured to voice activate customizable pre-settings and settings.

21. The system ofclaim 20, wherein the voice activation module is integrated with at least smart home controller/s.

22. The system ofclaim 1, wherein the activation is via local or remote sensor/s.

23. The system ofclaim 1, wherein two or more vents in one room are configured to provide at least two airflow patterns.

24. A method of using a motion-activated vent cover system, wherein the motion-activated vent cover system comprising: at least one motion detector, a motorized device, a controller, and at least an openable-closable aperture; wherein the motion detector is configured to communicate with the motorized device; and wherein the motorized device is configured to open or close the at least openable-closable aperture; and wherein the controller comprising a processor, memory storage unit, a communication device, digital-analogue converter, motor-controller, and at least one sensor, wherein the steps comprising:

i. creating a registered identifiable user,

ii. the registered identifiable user is identified from a selected from one or more of a group consisting of face-photo, identification, thermal cameras identification, identification verification, Touch or finger-print identification, voice identification, synching in with registered user's IP address smart device, and any combination thereof,

iii. the registered user customizes pre-setting selected from one or more from a group consisting of temperature, humidity setting, airflow, air direction, air angle, air quality, air filtration, air quantity, germicide usage, odor elimination, the airflow direction, angle, amount, and quality of allergen, temperature, humidity, pressure, and any combination thereof,

iv. the openable-closable aperture become fully automated to open/close vent at the customizable pre-settings, and

v. when the registered user is identified, the vent system automatically opens/closes the openable-closable aperture as per the customized pre-setting.

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