1. An Internet of Things (IoT) enabled cloud-based air conditioner non monitoring auto temperature locking system based on real time room temperature, the system comprising a wi-fi enabled processing unit adapted to include one or more instructions along with data for controlling the temperature of a premises; an Infrared (IR) emitter connected with the processing unit for sending one or more signals; one or more temperature Sensors connected with the processing unit for determining surrounding temperature; and a switching relay connected to an air conditioner unit for controlling a power supply of the air conditioner, wherein the processing unit adapted to auto lock the air conditioner thermostat temperature with an optimum temperature by measuring the real time temperature of the premises over ruling the temperature set by a user of the air conditioner, thereby saving on the power consumption.

2. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the system is adapted to provide an easy and efficient means to the property owner to exercise an effective non monitoring auto control over multiple air conditioner units in a retrofit way without tampering with the air conditioner unit.

3. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the system is adapted to provide an easy and efficient means to the property owner to set the optimum threshold temperature of the premises/room as per the season.

4. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the system is adapted to provide the owner a means to overrule/over ride the temperature set by the user on the air conditioner. 10

5. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the system is adapted to provide a means to save energy by making the air conditioner unit operate at an optimum temperature as per the configuration or setting provided by an owner of the premises.

6. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the system is adapted to provide a multiple options to the owner to auto lock the Air conditioner, which includes - Auto Locking through IR/RF/Wireless code only; - Auto Locking through Switching Only; or - Hybrid Auto Locking.

7. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the system is adapted to provide an owner an option to permanently lock out the Air conditioner remotely in case needed.

8. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the system is adapted to provide an owner an easy way to set the options for multiple air conditioners though a mobile application.

9. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the system is adapted to provide the owner an easy way to control all the Air conditioners across the properties across the Globe through the cloud and internet.

10. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the system is adapted Provide the owner an easy way to let the system decide on the optimum temperature based on the historical data and the season through machine learning and AI.

11. A method of provide a non-monitoring auto temperature locking mechanism for air conditioners based on real time room temperature, the method comprising connecting a wi-fi enabled processing unit to Wi-Fi network; deriving a threshold temperature (TT), IR codes (IR), type of controls (IR or switch), read interval (RI) and defferential temperature (DT); 11 initiating timer; monitoring the timer to determine whether the read interval is greater than the derived interval (RI); if yes, determining temperature of a premises using one or more temperature sensor ; applying a control logic; sending a control command; and resetting timer.

Filed of Invention
The present invention relates to a fully automated Internet of Things Cloud based system that would provide a non monitoring auto temperature locking mechanism for air conditioners based on real time room temperature. This invention will enable the property owners to auto lock the air conditioner thermostat temperature with the optimum temperature by measuring the real time temperature of the room over ruling the temperature set by the air conditioner user thereby saving on the power consumption. It will also enable the owner to even lock out the air conditioner. This invention will work for all air conditioners in a retrofit way without tampering the unit in any way.
Background of the Invention
Air Conditioners are part and parcel of any establishment. However, they are also the source of heavy power consumption. Most of the time, especially in the hospitality sector, the room user sets the air conditioner temperature to its lowest value even during the winters and then uses the blankets. This not only results in lower compressor life but also heavy energy consumption. Hence there is a need to have a system which over rides the user setting and enables the property owner to lock the temperature of the Air Conditioner in an automatic non monitoring way across the properties. The system should become intelligent over the period to automatic set the optimum temperature per the season and the time of the day based n historical data.
Objects of The Invention
Objective One: To provide an easy and efficient means to the property owner to exercise an effective non monitoring auto control over single/multiple Air Conditioner Units in a retrofit way without tampering with the air conditioner unit.
Objective Two: To provide an easy and efficient means to the property owner to set the optimum threshold temperature of the Room as per the season.
Objective Three: To provide the owner a means to overrule/over ride the temperature set by the user on the Air Conditioner
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Objective Four: To provide a means to save energy by making the Air Conditioner operate at an optimum temperature setting.
Objective Five: To provide the owner multiple options of auto locking the Air conditioner.
Objective Six: To provide the owner an option to permanently lock out the Air conditioner remotely in case needed.
Objective Seven: Provide the owner an easy way to set the options for multiple air conditioners through his mobile app.
Objective Eight: Provide the owner an easy way to control all the Air conditioners across the properties across the Globe through the cloud and internet.
Objective Nine: Provide the owner an easy way to let the system decide on the optimum temperature based on the historical data and the season through machine learning and Artificial Intelligence
Summary
An embodiment of the present invention discloses an Internet of Things (IoT) enabled cloud-based air conditioner non monitoring auto temperature locking system based on real time room temperature. The system comprising a wi-fi enabled processing unit adapted to include one or more instructions along with data for controlling the temperature of a premises, an Infrared (IR) emitter connected with the processing unit for sending one or more signals, one or more temperature Sensors connected with the processing unit for determining surrounding temperature, and a switching relay connected to an air conditioner unit for controlling a power supply of the air conditioner, wherein the processing unit adapted to auto lock the air conditioner thermostat temperature with an optimum temperature by measuring the real time temperature of the premises over ruling the temperature set by a user of the air conditioner, thereby saving on the power consumption.
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Another embodiment of the present invention discloses a method of provide a non-monitoring auto temperature locking mechanism for air conditioners based on real time room temperature. The method comprises connecting a wi-fi enabled processing unit to Wi-Fi network, deriving a threshold temperature (TT), IR codes (IR), type of controls (IR or switch), read interval (RI) and defferential temperature (DT), initiating timer, monitoring the timer to determine whether the read interval is greater than the derived interval (RI), if yes, determining temperature of a premises using one or more temperature sensor, applying a control logic, sending a control command, and resetting timer.
Brief Description of the Drawings
Figure 1 illustrates an IoT architecture according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 shows a system for providing a non-monitoring auto temperature locking mechanism for air conditioners based on real time room temperature according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 shows a flow chart of a method for provide a non-monitoring auto temperature locking mechanism for air conditioners based on real time room temperature according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 shows the connectivity of the way of controlling the Air Conditioner through IR Codes.
Figure 5 shows the connectivity of the way of controlling the Air Conditioner through direct switching on/off the Compressor.
Figure 6 shows the Top Level Context Diagram.
Figure 7 Shows the Level One Context Diagram.
Figure 8 Shows the Data Structures.
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Figure 9 Shows the UDP Packet Format.
Detailed Description of the Invention
Figure 1 illustrates an IoT architecture according to an embodiment of the present invention. The present invention describes a fully automated Internet of Things Cloud based system that would provide a non-monitoring auto temperature locking mechanism for air conditioners based on real time room temperature. This invention will enable the property owners to auto lock the air conditioner thermostat temperature with the optimum temperature by measuring the real time temperature of the room over ruling the temperature set by the air conditioner user thereby saving on the power consumption. It will also enable the owner to even lock out the air conditioner. This invention will work for all air conditioners in a retrofit way without tampering the unit in any way.
The Invention is envisaged and designed to act as an active listener of the room temperature and compare it with the set threshold temperature and then take appropriate action as per the logic: either to fire the new temperature code for the Air Conditioner or directly control the Compressor. The invention provides many ways of auto locking the air conditioner.
 Permanently Lock
 Auto Lock through IR/RF/Wireless code Only
 Auto Lock through Manual Switching Only by controlling the Supply to entire unit or only the external compressor
 Hybrid Auto Lock- by using both the means
In one embodiment, the invention will connect to the local Wi-Fi and connects with the mobile/desktop application as the case may be. The owner can set the threshold temperature for the room through the application. The Invention will then compare the room temperature with the set threshold temperature and take the action to reset the Air Conditioner cut off temperature in case of IR controlled air conditioners or switch off the compressor in case so connected. The system takes the action based on business rules like sending notifications to the owner.
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Figure 2 shows a system for providing a non-monitoring auto temperature locking mechanism for air conditioners based on real time room temperature according to an embodiment of the present invention.
According to one embodiment of the present invention, the present invention discloses an Internet of Things (IoT) enabled cloud-based air conditioner non monitoring auto temperature locking system based on real time room temperature. The system comprising a wi-fi enabled processing unit for embedded programming, an Infrared (IR) emitter, one or more temperature Sensors, and a switching relay. The wi-fi enabled processing unit is adapted to include one or more instructions along with data for controlling the temperature of a premises. The Infrared (IR) emitter is connected with the processing unit for sending one or more signals. The one or more temperature Sensors is connected with the processing unit for determining surrounding temperature. The switching relay is connected to an air conditioner unit for controlling a power supply of the air conditioner. The processing unit is adapted to auto lock the air conditioner thermostat temperature with an optimum temperature by measuring the real time temperature of the premises over ruling the temperature set by a user of the air conditioner, thereby saving on the power consumption.
Figure 3 shows a flow chart of a method for provide a non-monitoring auto temperature locking mechanism for air conditioners based on real time room temperature according to an embodiment of the present invention. The invention connects to the Wi-Fi Network and through it to the cloud. The Invention accepts various set up parameters as shown in the flow chart. It then reads the local room temperature through the temperature sensor as per the interval set and compares it with the set threshold temperature. Post comparison it sends the control signals as per the control logic. The invention can control the Air Conditioner in two ways: through IR Code and through switching off the external compressor
Figure 4. shows one of the way of connecting to control the Air conditioner through the IR emitter. The IR emitter fires the threshold temperature which results in resetting of the air conditioner thermostat temperature to the threshold value.
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Figure 5. shows another way of connecting to control the Air conditioner switching off/on the air conditioner compressor. The switching relay switches on/off the compressor as per the control logic.
Figure 6. shows the top level context level diagram indicating various inputs and output of the invention.
Figure 7. shows the Level One context level diagram. The invention contains two main modules: First one is the setup module and the other one is the Control Logic Module. The setup module is used to setup the system and accept the user setup data. The Control Logic Module actually measures, compare and control the Air Conditioner.
Figure 8. tabulates the data structures. The brief description is as given below:-
Data Description Device Name Module Identification Device ID Unique ID of the device Temp Unit Centigrade or farenheit Room Temp Room Temperature read through the temp sensor Threshold Temp Reference Temp for Control Logic. Differential Temp Value above or below the threshold to trigger the control signal Type of Control 0-Disables Control : 1- Fire TT IR code of AC Only 2- Control through PIN only. : 3- Both Control : 4-Sets the PIN off mode Read Interval In Seconds. Depicts the scanning interval to read the room temperature
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IR Code IR code to be fired from the module Username Store ssid of the network Password Network password IP address IP address of the module Gateway IP IP address of the Gateway
Figure 9 shows UDP Format.

We claim:
1. An Internet of Things (IoT) enabled cloud-based air conditioner non monitoring auto temperature locking system based on real time room temperature, the system comprising
a wi-fi enabled processing unit adapted to include one or more instructions along with data for controlling the temperature of a premises;
an Infrared (IR) emitter connected with the processing unit for sending one or more signals;
one or more temperature Sensors connected with the processing unit for determining surrounding temperature; and
a switching relay connected to an air conditioner unit for controlling a power supply of the air conditioner,
wherein the processing unit adapted to auto lock the air conditioner thermostat temperature with an optimum temperature by measuring the real time temperature of the premises over ruling the temperature set by a user of the air conditioner, thereby saving on the power consumption.
2. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the system is adapted to provide an easy and efficient means to the property owner to exercise an effective non monitoring auto control over multiple air conditioner units in a retrofit way without tampering with the air conditioner unit.
3. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the system is adapted to provide an easy and efficient means to the property owner to set the optimum threshold temperature of the premises/room as per the season.
4. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the system is adapted to provide the owner a means to overrule/over ride the temperature set by the user on the air conditioner.
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5. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the system is adapted to provide a means to save energy by making the air conditioner unit operate at an optimum temperature as per the configuration or setting provided by an owner of the premises.
6. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the system is adapted to provide a multiple options to the owner to auto lock the Air conditioner, which includes
- Auto Locking through IR/RF/Wireless code only;
- Auto Locking through Switching Only; or
- Hybrid Auto Locking.
7. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the system is adapted to provide an owner an option to permanently lock out the Air conditioner remotely in case needed.
8. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the system is adapted to provide an owner an easy way to set the options for multiple air conditioners though a mobile application.
9. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the system is adapted to provide the owner an easy way to control all the Air conditioners across the properties across the Globe through the cloud and internet.
10. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the system is adapted Provide the owner an easy way to let the system decide on the optimum temperature based on the historical data and the season through machine learning and AI.
11. A method of provide a non-monitoring auto temperature locking mechanism for air conditioners based on real time room temperature, the method comprising
connecting a wi-fi enabled processing unit to Wi-Fi network;
deriving a threshold temperature (TT), IR codes (IR), type of controls (IR or switch), read interval (RI) and defferential temperature (DT);
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initiating timer;
monitoring the timer to determine whether the read interval is greater than the derived interval (RI);
if yes, determining temperature of a premises using one or more temperature sensor ;
applying a control logic;
sending a control command; and
resetting timer.