FORM-2
THE PATENTS ACT, 1970 (39 of 1970)
&
THE PATENTS RULES, 2003
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
(See section 10; rule 13)
A SCHEDULING SYSTEM
EMERSON ELECTRIC CO.
a US Company
of 8000 West Florissant Avenue
St. Louis, Missouri 63136
USA
Inventor:
GAHERWAR SHILPA KIRANSING
THE FOLLOWING SPECIFICATION PARTICULARLY DESCRIBES THE NATURE OF THE INVENTION AND THE MANNER IN WHICH IT IS TO BE PERFORMED.

FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE
The present disclosure relates to a scheduling system. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a scheduling system configurable on a hand held communication device for scheduling operation of a device having different operational settings and operable in different modes.
BACKGROUND
A large number of devices/systems such as heating and cooling systems, for example, air conditioners and refrigeration systems operate with different operational settings and are operable in different modes. For example, the air conditioner has different temperature and humidity settings that may be varied during the day as per requirements. More specifically, during day time the air conditioner operates at different temperature and during evening or night the air conditioner operates at different temperature. Generally, the control system for the air conditioner uses a thermostat for selectively changing the temperature settings. The thermostat senses the ambient temperature, and accordingly, changes setting of the air-conditioner for maintaining temperature near a desired set-point, thereby selectively varying the temperature conditions. The thermostat does this by switching heating or cooling devices on or off, or regulating the flow of a heat transfer fluid as needed, to maintain the correct temperature. More specifically, the thermostat may use a variety of sensors to measure the temperature. The output of the sensor then controls the heating or cooling devices of the air-conditioner. The thermostat may switch on and off at temperatures on either side of the set-point, the difference between the point of switching on and off of the thermostat and the set-point of the thermostat is known as hysteresis and prevents too frequent switching of the controlled equipment.

The thermostat is programmed for scheduling the operation of the air conditioner. The thermostat is generally manually operated or programmable using a conventional user interface. However, the conventional user interface fails to precisely program the thermostat and precise scheduling of the air conditioner by the thermostat becomes difficult. Further, the thermostat may be programmed based on predetermined heating or cooling schedules only and the conventional user interface lacks flexibility to customize the heating or cooling schedules and precisely set the heating or cooling schedules. The predetermined heating schedules may include a heating schedule for an entire week, a heating schedule for Monday to Friday, a heating schedule for Saturday and Sunday, or a different heating schedule for each day of the week. Similarly, the predetermined cooling schedules may include a cooling schedule for an entire week, a cooling schedule for Monday to Friday, a cooling schedule for Saturday and Sunday, or a different cooling schedule for each day of the week.
The conventional user interface for most of the thermostats include a plurality of rigid keys or tabs for setting the desired temperature for different time period slots as per the predetermined heating or cooling schedules. With such a configuration of the user interface the user needs to navigate a total of 4-5 screens under different subtitles options and is required to perform a number of rigid key press actions for incrementing and decrementing the values and navigating between different tabs, accordingly, the user may find the action of programming the thermostat little time consuming and inconvenient. Still further, the conventional user interface used in the thermostats is complex to operate, thereby making the programming of the thermostat inconvenient. Furthermore, the conventional user-interface for programing the thermostats in accordance with the predetermined heating or cooling schedules require lot of inputs from the user as well as constant user attention. The conventional user

interface for programming the thermostats requires trained user for programming the thermostat.
Furthermore, most of the thermostats may be programmable in accordance with the predetermined heating or cooling schedules only and the user is left with no options for customizing the heating or cooling settings of the air-conditioner as per his personal requirement. Still further, most of the thermostats using conventional user interface fail to precisely set the heating or cooling schedules.
Accordingly, there is a need for a scheduling system that has a user friendly user-interface for conveniently, quickly and reliably programing the thermostat of a system. Further, there is need for a scheduling system that precisely sets the heating or cooling schedules. Furthermore, there is a need for a scheduling system that may be configured on a hand held device, wherein primary purpose of the hand held device is different from programing the thermostat, thereby eliminating the need for a dedicated programing device for programming the thermostat. Further, there is a need for a scheduling system for programming the thermostat that requires lesser user efforts, user attention and user skill for programming the thermostat and is simple to operate. Furthermore, there is a need for a scheduling system that has fewer number of moving parts and accordingly is less prone to failures and requires less maintenance. Further, there is a need for a scheduling system that enables the user to define and set heating or cooling schedules at will and as per his personal requirement and that are easily customizable.
OBJECTS
Some of the objects of the present disclosure which at-least one embodiment is able to satisfy, are described herein below:

It is an object of the present disclosure to ameliorate one or more problems of the prior art or to at least provide a useful alternative.
A primary object of the present disclosure is to provide a scheduling system configurable on a smart phone, wherein various options required for scheduling a device are displayed on a single screen of the smart phone, thereby facilitating convenience for the user.
Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a scheduling system that enables the user to define heating or cooling schedules at will and that are easily customizable by the scheduling system.
Still another object of the present disclosure is to provide a scheduling system that precisely sets the heating or cooling schedules for operation of a device such as an air conditioner.
Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a scheduling system that makes programing a thermostat of a control system of a device convenient.
Yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide a scheduling system that makes programing a thermostat of a control system of a device quick.
Still another object of the present disclosure is to provide a scheduling system that makes programing a thermostat of a control system of a device reliable.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a scheduling system that may be configured on a hand held device, wherein primary purpose of the hand held device is different from programing a thermostat of a control system,

thereby eliminating the need for a dedicated programing device for programming the thermostat.
Still another object of the present disclosure is to provide a scheduling system for programming a thermostat of a control system that requires less effort, and is simple to operate.
Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a scheduling system that has fewer number of moving parts and accordingly is less prone to failures.
Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a scheduling system, for programming a thermostat of a control system that requires less maintenance.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a scheduling system that may be conveniently retrofitted on any device for scheduling operation of the device.
These and other objects of the present disclosure are dealt in great extent by the accompanying drawings and the descriptive matter, in which there are illustrated exemplary embodiments of the disclosure.
SUMMARY
In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a scheduling system for scheduling operation of a device, the scheduling system includes a touch screen based user interface, a selection module, a storage memory and a communication network. The touch screen based user interface displays a plurality of scrollable, selectable options corresponding to different

settings, different modes of operation of the device to be scheduled and different time zones for which the system is to be scheduled for. The touch screen based user interface further displays the different settings, the different modes of operation of the device for the different time zones as selected by a user to define a particular operation schedule for the device. The selection module facilitates navigation and selection of the options from the plurality of scrollable, selectable options displayed on the touch screen based user interface for selectively defining a particular operation schedule for the device. The storage memory stores data corresponding to different settings, different modes of operation of the device to be scheduled and different time zones for which the device is to be scheduled. The communication network facilitates communication of different settings, modes of operation of the device corresponding to different time zones in accordance with a particular operation schedule for controlling the device as per defined operation schedule set by the user for the device.
Typically, the touch screen based user interface further includes a communication port configured thereon for facilitating saving of particular schedules programmed using the scheduling system on an external storage device for future use.
Generally, the touch screen based user interface is a touch screen of a mobile phone.
Particularly, the mobile phone further includes a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port slot configured thereon for facilitating saving of particular schedules programmed using the scheduling system on a USB based storage device for future use.

Alternatively, the mobile phone further includes a Micro SD card slot configured thereon for facilitating saving of particular schedules programmed using the scheduling system on a Micro SD card for future use.
Generally, the touch screen based user interface displays a plurality of scrollable, selectable options corresponding to different settings, different modes of operation of the device to be scheduled and different time zones for which the device is to be scheduled for, on a single screen.
Alternatively, the touch screen based user interface is a touch screen of a remote control for remotely controlling the device.
In accordance with another embodiment, the touch screen based user interface is a touch screen of a Tablet device.
Particularly, the Tablet device further includes a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port slot configured thereon for facilitating saving of particular schedules programmed using the scheduling system on a USB based storage device for future use.
Alternatively, the Tablet device further includes a Micro SD card slot configured thereon for facilitating saving of particular schedules programmed using the scheduling system on a Micro SD card for future use.
Generally, the plurality of scrollable, selectable options displayed on the touch screen based user interface are navigated and selected by the touch of the user.

Typically, at least one of the plurality of scrollable, selectable options displayed on the touch screen based user interface facilitates navigation through different time zones and selection of a time zone for which the device is to be scheduled.
Preferably, at least one of the plurality of scrollable, selectable options displayed on the touch screen based user interface facilitates navigating through different temperature settings and selecting a temperature setting for achieving temperature control corresponding to a particular operation schedule defined by the user for the device.
Alternatively, at least one of the plurality of scrollable, selectable options displayed on the touch screen based user interface facilitates navigating through different humidity settings and selecting a humidity setting for achieving humidity control corresponding to a particular operation schedule defined by the user of the device.
Typically, the touch screen based user interface further displays a save option for facilitating saving of the settings and modes of operation of the device corresponding to a particular operation schedule set by the user for future use.
Particularly, touch screen based user interface further displays additional information such as information regarding time, day, temperature and humidity conditions.
In accordance with an embodiment, the touch screen based user interface is displays alert messages in case of any fault in the device.
Specifically, the communication network facilitates communication of different settings, modes of operation of the device corresponding to different time zones

in accordance with the particular operation schedule set by the user to a thermostat of a control system of the device.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
The disclosure will now be explained in relation to the accompanying drawing, in which:
Figure 1 illustrates a schematic representation of a user interface for a scheduling system configurable on a smart phone in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the user interface displays various options and facilitates selection of options for scheduling operations of a device having different settings and operable in different modes.
Figure 2 illustrates a schematic representation of the user interface of the smart phone of Figure 1, with a first set of selections made for defining an operational schedule for scheduling a thermostat for Monday morning; and
Figure 3 illustrates a schematic representation of the user interface of the smart phone of Figure 1, with another set of selections made for defining an operational schedule for scheduling a thermostat for Thursday evening.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
The disclosure will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings which do not limit the scope and ambit of the disclosure. The description provided is purely by way of example and illustration.

The embodiments herein and the various features and advantageous details thereof are explained with reference to the non-limiting embodiments in the following description. Descriptions of well-known components and processing techniques are omitted so as to not unnecessarily obscure the embodiments herein. The examples used herein are intended merely to facilitate an understanding of ways in which the embodiments herein may be practiced and to further enable those of skill in the art to practice the embodiments herein. Accordingly, the examples should not be construed as limiting the scope of the embodiments herein.
The thermostat of a control system of a device/ system such as an air conditioner, refrigeration system is programmed for scheduling the operation of the device such as the air conditioner. The thermostat may be used for scheduling the operation of other devices/systems having different operational settings and operable in different modes. The thermostat is generally manually operated or programmable using a conventional user interface. However, the conventional user interface fails to precisely program the thermostat and precise scheduling of the air conditioner by the thermostat becomes difficult. Further, the thermostat may be programmed based on predetermined heating or cooling schedules only and the conventional user interface lacks flexibility to customize the heating or cooling schedules and precisely set the heating or cooling schedules. The predetermined heating schedules may include a heating schedule for an entire week, a heating schedule for Monday to Friday, a heating schedule for Saturday and Sunday, or a different heating schedule for each day of the week. Similarly, the predetermined cooling schedules may include a cooling schedule for an entire week, a cooling schedule for Monday to Friday, a cooling schedule for Saturday and Sunday, or a different cooling schedule for each day of the week.

The conventional user interface for most of the thermostats include a plurality of rigid keys or tabs for setting the desired temperature for different time period slots as per the predetermined heating or cooling schedules. With such a configuration of the user interface the user needs to navigate a total of 4-5 screens under different subtitles options and is required to perform a number of rigid key press actions for incrementing and decrementing the values and navigating between different tabs for setting the heating or cooling schedule, accordingly, the user may find the action of programming the thermostat little time consuming and inconvenient. Still further, the conventional user interface used in the thermostats is complex to operate, thereby making the programming of thermostats inconvenient. Furthermore, the conventional user-interface for programming thermostats in accordance with the predetermined heating or cooling schedules require lot of inputs from the user as well as constant user attention. The conventional user interface for programming the thermostats requires trained user for programming the conventional thermostat.
Furthermore, most of the thermostats may be programmable in accordance with the predetermined heating or cooling schedules only and the user is left with no options for customizing the heating or cooling settings of the air-conditioner as per his personal requirement. Still further, most of the thermostats using conventional user interface fail to precisely set the heating or cooling schedules.
The present disclosure envisages a scheduling system that ameliorate one or more problems of the prior art. The scheduling system may be configurable on a hand-held device such as a mobile phone for scheduling operation of a device/system such as an air conditioner or a refrigeration system. The scheduling system may be used for scheduling operation of a refrigeration system, air-conditioner or any other similar device/system that requires frequent regulation. More specifically, the scheduling system may be used for

programming a thermostat that in-turn controls the operation of the air-conditioner based on user defined and customizable heating or cooling schedules. In accordance with another embodiment, the scheduling system may also be used for programming an electric motor, compressors, thermostats, valves, regulators, and gearbox. Figure 1 illustrates a user interface for a scheduling system configurable on a smart phone 100, wherein the user interface displays various options and facilitates selection of options for scheduling operations of a device having different settings and operable in different modes. More specifically, the various options required for scheduling a device are displayed on a single screen of the smart phone, thereby facilitating convenient programming of the device. Accordingly, the user does not have to navigate through different screens for making selections for scheduling operations of the device. The scheduling system makes the operation of scheduling quick, convenient and enjoyable. The present disclosure explains the operation of the scheduling system, by referring to an example of smart phone configured with the scheduling system, however, the scheduling system in accordance with the present disclosure can be configured on any other device having a touch screen based user interface such as a tablet device or a laptop. Further, although the scheduling system of the present disclosure is used for scheduling operation of a thermostat of a control system of an air conditioner having different settings and operable in different modes, however, the scheduling system of the present disclosure can be used for scheduling operations of other similar devices.
Referring to Figure 1, the mobile phone 100 has a touch screen based user interface. The mobile phone 100 may be connected to the internet for uploading an application module for the scheduling system, thereby facilitating the use of the scheduling system on the mobile phone 100. The touch screen of the mobile phone 100 displays various options and facilitates selection of options for

programming the thermostat. In accordance with another embodiment, the application module for the scheduling system can be installed on a device that would not be connected to a server or is not linked to the internet. More specifically, a USB reader or a SD card reader configured on the device or mobile phone that is not connected to the server can be used for uploading an application module for the scheduling system, and accordingly, the mobile phone 10 could still be used to program the thermostat. As illustrated in Figure 1 - Figure 3, the mobile phone 100 has a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port slot 30 and a Micro SD card slot 20 configured thereon. Further, such a configuration enables a user to save particular schedules that have been programmed by the user in a USB or a Micro SD card for future use.
The display area of the touch screen may be divided into a header area "FT, a footer area "F" and a programming screen area 10. The header area "FT displays time, date, battery status, Short Messaging (SMS) Status and signal strength status as is displayed on the screen of a conventional mobile phone. The footer area "F" displays fan and system switch position. The header and the footer may be used for displaying any other auxiliary information required and is not limited to display of time, date, battery status, Short Messaging (SMS) Status and signal strength status as illustrated in Figure 1 - Figure 3.
The programming screen area 10 displays the plurality of scrollable, selectable options corresponding to different settings, different modes of operation of the air conditioning system to be scheduled and different time zones for which the air conditioning system is to be scheduled. Such scrollable, selectable options facilitate setting of a user defined operation schedule by the user. The programming screen area 10 of the touch screen may display options for changing the scheduling format to be applied on the air conditioner, particularly, programming screen area displays the Heating and Cooling schedule selection

slider for selecting the scheduling format to be applied on the air conditioner. The scheduling format applied on the air conditioner may be a 5-2 format in which the air conditioner operates in accordance with a particular operation schedule for 5 days, particularly, the 5 working days of the week and operates in accordance with another operation schedule for rest of the week. In accordance with another embodiment, the scheduling format applied on the air conditioner may be a 5-1-1 format in which the air conditioner operates in accordance with a particular operation schedule for 5 days, particularly, for the 5 working days of the week, operates in accordance with another operation schedule for 1 day, i.e. Saturday and operates in accordance with still another operation schedule for the last day of the week, i.e. Sunday. The scheduling format applied on the air conditioner may be a 6-0 format in which the air conditioner operates in accordance with a particular operation schedule for 6 days and remains OFF on the last day i.e. on the Sunday. The operation schedule applicable for a particular day is defined and set by the user using the other options displayed at the programming screen area 10 of the touch screen. The programming screen area 10 of the touch screen displays a time slot scroll 12 for scrolling through different time zones to facilitate navigation through different time zones and selection of a time zone for which the system is to be scheduled. The programming screen area 10 of the touch screen also displays a temperature slot scroll 14 for scrolling through different temperature settings to facilitate navigation through different temperature settings and selection of a temperature setting for achieving temperature control corresponding to a particular operation schedule defined by the user of the air conditioner. The footer area "F" of the touch screen displays operation modes of different auxiliary equipment of the air conditioner such as fan ON mode and fan OFF mode. In accordance with an embodiment, the touch screen also displays a humidity slot scroll (not illustrated in Figure 1) for scrolling through different humidity settings to facilitate navigation through different humidity settings and selection of a

humidity setting for achieving humidity control corresponding to a particular operation schedule defined by the user of the air conditioning system. The touch screen also displays save option for facilitating saving of the settings and modes of operation of the air conditioning' system corresponding to a particular operation schedule set by the user for future use, such save option is displayed at the programming screen area 10. The different options displayed on the programming screen area 10 of the touch screen such as the time slot scroll 12 and the temperature slot scroll 14 are scrollable and selectable by a touch of the user. Such a configuration facilitate quick, convenient and precise navigation and selection of the options from the plurality of scrollable, selectable options by a user for selectively and precisely defining a particular operation schedule for the air conditioner. The programming screen area 10 of the touch screen displays all the options required for defining a particular operation schedule for the air conditioner on one screen, thereby preventing the need for navigating different screens for selecting different parameter for setting particular operation schedule for the air conditioner. In accordance with an embodiment, the programming screen area 10 of the touch screen also displays an enter tab 16 and a home tab 18. The enter tab 16 is used once the user has finalized defining a particular operation schedule and for setting the particular operation schedule. The programming screen area 10 of the touch screen displays different settings, different modes of operation of the air conditioner for the different time zones corresponding to the particular operation schedule of the air conditioner defined by the user on a single screen. The display of the touch screen and the various options displayed on the touch screen such as the time slot scroll 12 and temperature slot scroll 14 may be varied as per requirement. For example, the units used in the temperature slot scroll 14 may be varied and set by the user as per convenience.

The various options displayed on the programming screen area 10 of the touch screen are navigated and selected to define the operation schedule for the air conditioner, for example, for a particular day and time such as for Monday morning. Figure 2 illustrates a schematic representation of the touch screen, wherein the various options such as the time slot scroll 12, temperature slot scroll 14, the day selection scroll 22 and scheduling format selection scroll 24 are displayed on the programming screen area 10 of the touch screen and are selected or set for setting the temperature and fan status for defining an operation schedule of the thermostat for a Monday morning, the day selection scroll 22 is indicating 1, i.e. Monday. The temperature selected and the time selected is displayed on a selected temperature display zone 28 and a selected time display zone 26. The air conditioner will operate in accordance with the schedule set and illustrated in Figure 2. Similarly, Figure 3 illustrates a schematic representation of the touch screen, wherein the various options displayed on the programming screen area 10 of the touch screen are selected for setting the temperature and fan status for defining a schedule for a Thursday evening, the day selection scroll 22 is indicating 5, i.e. Thursday. The air conditioner will operate in accordance with the schedule set and illustrated in Figure 3. The selected temperature display zone 28 and the selected time display zone 26 display temperature and time selected corresponding to schedule defined for Thursday evening.
The touch screen may also display alert messages in case of any fault in the system. The touch screen may also display reminder messages for reminding the user to perform regular maintenance of the air conditioning system. Although the scheduling system is explained with regard to the air conditioner, the scheduling system may also be used for other devices or systems such as refrigeration system.

The touch screen of the scheduling system in accordance with the present disclosure is easy to read and operate. The touch screen facilitates typing and swiping for programming the thermostat. More specifically, such a configuration allows the user to simply slide his /her finger from tab to tab and only raise it between for making selections and programming the thermostat to define the operation schedule for the air conditioning system. Such a configuration allows the user to drag and drop various widgets and icons to personalize the display and configure a customized start-up screen for schedules. The scheduling system includes a storage memory to store data corresponding to different settings, different modes of operation of the device to be scheduled and different time zones for which the device is to be scheduled. In case the scheduling system is configured on a hand held communication device such as a mobile phone, the storage memory of the mobile phone may be used for storing data corresponding to different settings, different modes of operation of the device to be scheduled and different time zones for which the device is to be scheduled. The scheduling system utilizes a communication network to facilitate communication of different settings, modes of operation of the device corresponding to different time zones in accordance with a particular operation schedule to the device for controlling the device as per defined operation schedule set by the user for the device. The present disclosure is not limited to any particular communication network used for communicating the different settings, modes of operation of the device corresponding to different time zones in accordance with a particular operation schedule to the device.

TECHNICAL ADVANTAGES AND ECONOMICAL SIGNIFICANCE
The scheduling system for scheduling operations of a device in accordance with the present disclosure and described herein above has several technical advantages including but not limited to the realization of:
• a scheduling system configurable on a smart phone, wherein various options required for scheduling a device are displayed on a single screen of the smart phone, thereby facilitating convenience in programming of the device;
• a scheduling system that is configurable on a hand-held device such as a mobile phone or a remote control;
• a scheduling system that enables the user to define heating or cooling schedules of a device at will, and the heating or cooling schedules are easily customizable by the scheduling system;
• a scheduling system that precisely sets the heating or cooling schedules of a device;
• a scheduling system that makes programming a thermostat of a control system of a device, convenient;
• a scheduling system that makes programming a thermostat of a system, quick;
• a scheduling system that makes programming a thermostat of a system, reliable;
• a scheduling system configured on a hand held device, wherein the primary purpose of the hand held device is different from programming a thermostat of a system, thereby eliminating the need for a dedicated programming device for programming the thermostat;
• a scheduling system for programming a thermostat of a system that requires less efforts and is simple to operate;

• a scheduling system that has fewer number of moving parts and accordingly is less prone to failures;
• a scheduling system for programming a thermostat of a system that requires less maintenance; and
• a scheduling system that may be conveniently retrofitted on any system for scheduling operation of the system.
The numerical values given of various physical parameters, dimensions and quantities are only approximate values and it is envisaged that the values higher or lower than the numerical value assigned to the physical parameters, dimensions and quantities fall within the scope of the disclosure and the claims unless there is a statement in the specification to the contrary. Throughout this specification the word "comprise", or variations such as "comprises" or "comprising", will be understood to imply the inclusion of a stated element, integer or step, or group of elements, integers or steps, but not the exclusion of any other element, integer or step, or group of elements, integers or steps.
The use of the expression "at least" or "at least one" suggests the use of one or more elements or ingredients or quantities, as the use may be in the embodiment of the disclosure to achieve one or more of the desired objects or results.
Any discussion of documents, acts, materials, devices, articles or the like that has been included in this specification is solely for the purpose of providing a context for the disclosure. It is not to be taken as an admission that any or all of these matters form a part of the prior art base or were common general knowledge in the field relevant to the disclosure as it existed anywhere before the priority date of this application.

The numerical values mentioned for the various physical parameters, dimensions or quantities are only approximations and it is envisaged that the values higher/lower than the numerical values assigned to the parameters, dimensions or quantities fall within the scope of the disclosure, unless there is a statement in the specification specific to the contrary.
The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the spirit and scope of the embodiments as described herein.

We Claim:
1. A scheduling system for scheduling operation of a device, the scheduling
system comprising:
o a touch screen based user interface adapted to display a plurality of scrollable, selectable options corresponding to different settings, different modes of operation of the device to be scheduled and different time zones for which the device is to be scheduled for, said touch screen based user interface further adapted to display the different settings, the different modes of operation of the device for the different time zones as selected by a user to define a particular operation schedule for the device;
o a selection module adapted to facilitate navigation and selection of the options from the plurality of scrollable, selectable options displayed on said touch screen based user interface for selectively defining a particular operation schedule for the device;
o a storage memory adapted to store data corresponding to different settings, different modes of operation of the device to be scheduled and different time zones for which the device is to be scheduled; and
o a communication network adapted to facilitate communication of different settings, modes of operation of the device corresponding to different time zones in accordance with a particular operation schedule to the device for controlling the device as per defined operation schedule set by the user for the device.
2. The scheduling system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said touch screen
based user interface further comprises a communication port configured
thereon for facilitating saving of particular schedules programmed using
said scheduling system on an external storage device for future use.

3. The scheduling system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said touch screen based user interface is a touch screen of a mobile phone.
4. The scheduling system as claimed in claim 3, wherein said mobile phone further comprises an Universal Serial Bus (USB) port slot configured thereon for facilitating saving of particular schedules programmed using said scheduling system on a USB based storage device for future use.
5. The scheduling system as claimed in claim 3, wherein said mobile phone further comprises a Micro SD card slot configured thereon for facilitating saving of particular schedules programmed using said scheduling system on a Micro SD card for future use.
6. The scheduling system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said touch screen based user interface adapted to display a plurality of scrollable, selectable options corresponding to different settings, different modes of operation of the device to be scheduled and different time zones for which the device is to be scheduled is on a single screen.
7. The scheduling system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said the touch screen based user interface is a touch screen of a remote control for remotely controlling the device.
8. The scheduling system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said the touch screen based user interface is a touch screen of a Tablet device.
9. The scheduling system as claimed in claim 8, wherein said Tablet device further comprises an Universal Serial Bus (USB) port slot configured thereon for facilitating saving of particular schedules programmed using said scheduling system on a USB based storage device for future use.
10.The scheduling system as claimed in claim 8, wherein said Tablet device further comprises a Micro SD card slot configured thereon for facilitating saving of particular schedules programmed using said scheduling system on a Micro SD card for future use.

11.The scheduling system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said plurality of. scrollable, selectable options displayed on said touch screen based user interface are navigated and selected by the touch of the user.
12.The scheduling system as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one of the plurality of scrollable, selectable options displayed on said touch screen based user interface facilitate navigation through different time zones and selection of a time zone for which said device is to be scheduled.
13.The scheduling system as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one of the plurality of scrollable, selectable options displayed on said touch screen based user interface facilitates navigating through different temperature settings and selecting a temperature setting for achieving temperature control corresponding to a particular operation schedule defined by said user of said device.
14.The scheduling system as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one of the plurality of scrollable, selectable options displayed on the touch screen based user interface facilitates navigating through different humidity settings and selecting a humidity setting for achieving humidity control corresponding to a particular operation schedule defined by said user of said device.
15.The scheduling system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said touch screen based user interface further displays a save option for facilitating saving of the settings and modes of operation of the device corresponding to a particular operation schedule set by the user for future use.
16.The scheduling system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said touch screen based user interface further displays additional information such as information regarding time, day, temperature and humidity conditions.
17.The scheduling system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said touch screen based user interface is adapted to display alert messages in case of any fault in said device.

18.The scheduling system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said communication network is adapted to facilitate communication of different settings, modes of operation of the device corresponding to different time zones in accordance with the particular operation schedule set by said user to a thermostat of a control system of the device.