An operation mode selection image represents a first selection range of values of power consumption setting that are selectable in a first mode at the time of purchase of an air conditioner, a second selection range values of power consumption setting that are selectable in the first mode at a current time, a third selection range values of power consumption setting that are selectable in a second mode at the time of purchase of the air conditioner, and a fourth selection range values of power consumption setting that are selectable in the second mode at the current time. The relationship between the sizes of the first and second selection ranges and the relationship between the sizes of the third and fourth selection ranges represent a degree of decrease in the performance of the air conditioner over the period from the time of purchase to the current time.

Food preparation apparatus and associated methods. In one method, dough is proofed in an oven compartment and then baked in the same oven compartment. Temperature and/or humidity can be controlled during proofing and/or baking cycles. A blower may be used, for example, to exhaust gas to ambient to reduce heat and/or moisture in the compartment. For example, the blower may be used between proofing and baking cycles to prepare an environment in the oven compartment for the baking cycle.

A method for controlling a sensor by a mobile device, the method comprising: executing an application performing a task; obtaining first sensor data using a first sensor to perform the task; receiving second sensor data obtained using a second sensor of at least one communicably connected external device; comparing the first sensor data with the second sensor data; and when the first sensor data is replaceable with the second sensor data, controlling an operation of the first sensor and the second sensor according to a battery state of the mobile device and the external device.

A power distribution unit and a fault detecting method applied in the power distribution unit are disclosed herein. The power distribution unit includes an input terminal, an insulation fault detection circuit and a processing circuit. The input terminal is electrically coupled to a positive power line and a negative power line, and configured to receive a high voltage direct current (HVDC) voltage. The insulation fault detection circuit is configured to detect an insulation resistance value between a ground terminal and the positive power line or the negative power line. The processing circuit is configured to output a warning signal according to the insulation resistance value.

A bed adjustment apparatus and method includes a linear actuator attached to a bed to move a portion of a mattress. A control box activates the linear actuator based on commands and sequences received from a remote control. The control box optionally includes a PLC to store the commands and sequences. The remote control optionally communicates wirelessly with the control box. The remote control allows a user to select and send the control box commands and sequences to control the linear actuator. The sequences are pre-installed, user programmed, received from another remote, or downloaded as desired. The apparatus allows a user to alleviate pressure points during sleep without requiring the user to adjust their sleeping position by adjusting the mattress based on a selected sequence.

A user can cause a servo motor to perform desired operation without occurrence of overshoot and hunting while being unconscious of a maximum torque that can be output from the servo motor. A control device that implements model following control includes a feedforward controller that implements sliding mode control.

Aspects of the disclosure provide a method for controlling devices that includes: in response to an occurrence of an event in a mobile terminal, determining whether the event corresponds to a starting condition for adopting a control scene; when a determination indicates that the event corresponds to the starting condition for adopting the control scene, identifying one or more devices for executing one or more tasks in accordance with the control scene; and controlling the identified one or more devices to execute the one or more tasks in accordance with the control scene.

A method for controlling a sensor by a mobile device, the method comprising: executing an application performing a task; obtaining first sensor data using a first sensor to perform the task; receiving second sensor data obtained using a second sensor of at least one communicably connected external device; comparing the first sensor data with the second sensor data; and when the first sensor data is replaceable with the second sensor data, controlling an operation of the first sensor and the second sensor according to a battery state of the mobile device and the external device.

Implementations set forth herein relate to an automated assistant that can control a sequence of operations for a routine according to whether power data indicates that energy expense and/or energy consumption can be preserved by modifying the sequence of operations for the routine. In some implementations, the automated assistant can suggest certain routines, and/or triggering conditions for operations of the routine, to reduce energy expense and/or energy consumption. Alternatively, or additionally, the automated assistant can infer certain operation requests or triggering conditions depending on whether the user has expressed an interest in preserving energy resources and expenses. In this way, the automated assistant can facilitate minimizing energy consumption and/or energy expenses without necessitating that the user exclusively, or manually, schedule all assistant operations with particularity.