A control system has an air conditioner that communicates with a file server via a network. The file server includes a lifestyle log in which information associating lifestyle information indicating a lifestyle with a control method of the air conditioner is accumulated. A first control-operation functional unit operates the air conditioner based on a first control request acquired from a first device. A second control-operation functional unit selects a control method from the lifestyle log based on a second control request acquired from a second device with higher functionality than the first device, and operates the air conditioner using the selected control method.

A control system has an air conditioner that communicates with a file server via a network. The file server includes a lifestyle log in which information associating lifestyle information indicating a lifestyle with a control method of the air conditioner is accumulated. A first control-operation functional unit operates the air conditioner based on a first control request acquired from a first device. A second control-operation functional unit selects a control method from the lifestyle log based on a second control request acquired from a second device with higher functionality than the first device, and operates the air conditioner using the selected control method.

The derivation unit determines the stability of a parasympathetic nerve activity of the sleeper for each environment temperature, and derives a correspondence relationship between the environment temperature and the stability of the parasympathetic nerve activity of the sleeper. An estimation unit estimates an appropriate value of the environment temperature suitable for the sleeper based on the correspondence relationship derived by the derivation unit.

The derivation unit determines the stability of a parasympathetic nerve activity of the sleeper for each environment temperature, and derives a correspondence relationship between the environment temperature and the stability of the parasympathetic nerve activity of the sleeper. An estimation unit estimates an appropriate value of the environment temperature suitable for the sleeper based on the correspondence relationship derived by the derivation unit.

A method for monitoring and controlling an environment of an internal space including: providing conditioned air to the internal space using a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system; detecting one or more environmental parameters within the internal space using at least one sensor; receiving a report request from an individual through a computer application of a computing device, the report request includes a focus area selection that selects one or more focus areas, wherein the one or more focus areas include at least one of an indoor air quality, a thermal comfort, or an airborne transmission; generating a performance report for the focus area based on at least the environmental parameters and specifications of the HVAC system, the performance report evaluating at least a performance of the HVAC system; and displaying the performance report on the computing device.

A method for monitoring and controlling an environment of an internal space including: providing conditioned air to the internal space using a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system; detecting one or more environmental parameters within the internal space using at least one sensor; receiving a report request from an individual through a computer application of a computing device, the report request includes a focus area selection that selects one or more focus areas, wherein the one or more focus areas include at least one of an indoor air quality, a thermal comfort, or an airborne transmission; generating a performance report for the focus area based on at least the environmental parameters and specifications of the HVAC system, the performance report evaluating at least a performance of the HVAC system; and displaying the performance report on the computing device.

An apparatus and method to selectively create a heat transfer effect and sensation of cooling within bedding on a mattress. A programmable application is accessible on a wireless network and is programmed to provide appropriate settings to attain changes over time of a space within bedding that pertain to at least one of heating the space and realizing a cooling sensation within the space. A wireless receiver is configured to receive commands in a wireless manner that are indicative of the appropriate settings provided by the programmable application to effect changes over time of the space within the bedding attributed to heat transfer with respect to the at least one of heating the space and realizing a cooling sensation within the space. The heat transfer occurs as a result of fluid flow either within a mattress or within space in bedding over the mattress.

An apparatus and method to selectively create a heat transfer effect and sensation of cooling within bedding on a mattress. A programmable application is accessible on a wireless network and is programmed to provide appropriate settings to attain changes over time of a space within bedding that pertain to at least one of heating the space and realizing a cooling sensation within the space. A wireless receiver is configured to receive commands in a wireless manner that are indicative of the appropriate settings provided by the programmable application to effect changes over time of the space within the bedding attributed to heat transfer with respect to the at least one of heating the space and realizing a cooling sensation within the space. The heat transfer occurs as a result of fluid flow either within a mattress or within space in bedding over the mattress.

A control system for a HVAC system for a structure and including a blower that flows air over an indoor heat exchanger. The control system may include a first input device, a first sensor, and a processor in electronic communication with the first input device, the first sensor, and the blower of the HVAC system. The first input device may be operable to accept a zoning mode selection. The first sensor may be sensor operable to measure a first temperature at a first location within the structure. The processor may be programmed to determine a cooling or heating demand on the HVAC system based on an input temperature and the first measured temperature. The processor may be further programmed to adjust an air flow rate produced by the blower based on the demand on the HVAC system and the zoning mode selection.

A control system for a HVAC system for a structure and including a blower that flows air over an indoor heat exchanger. The control system may include a first input device, a first sensor, and a processor in electronic communication with the first input device, the first sensor, and the blower of the HVAC system. The first input device may be operable to accept a zoning mode selection. The first sensor may be sensor operable to measure a first temperature at a first location within the structure. The processor may be programmed to determine a cooling or heating demand on the HVAC system based on an input temperature and the first measured temperature. The processor may be further programmed to adjust an air flow rate produced by the blower based on the demand on the HVAC system and the zoning mode selection.