Three Important Home Improvements. ICAP Patent Brokerage Announces for Auction Three Patent Portfolios for Improved Home Energy Usage and Multimedia Entertainment Control

LOS ANGELES, March 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ICAP Patent Brokerage, a division of ICAP plc and the world's largest intellectual property brokerage firm and organizer of ICAP Ocean Tomo Auctions, is offering for auction three patent portfolios for improved home energy usage and multimedia entertainment control from Stapleton Inc. The lots will be included in the 15th ICAP Ocean Tomo IP Auction on March 29, 2012, at Terranea Resort near Los Angeles, California. 

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Key Characteristics & Benefits

Three patent portfolios disclosing an advanced multimedia remote control, motorized window shades, and energy saving techniques.

The first portfolio discloses visual and intuitive remote control touch screen displays.

• The viewer can use the touch screen to select programming or control multimedia devices.
• Programming information is dynamically updated with positive and negative highlighting for better viewing choices.
• A pop-up is displayed when the viewer selects an option from the displayed information.

The second portfolio discloses motorized window shades that are remotely controllable, self-powered, and user-installable.

• The disclosed window shade includes a controller which operates in response to a wireless communication from a central controller.
• The central controller cooperates with a zoned HVAC system to partially control the temperature of a desired zone.
• The motorized shade includes a power source that can be charged by a solar cell.
• Motorized shades can efficiently and effectively control room temperature and desired levels of light and privacy.

The third portfolio discloses techniques for directing heating and cooling air to various zones as well as techniques for temperature-based energy conservation.

• An Electronically-Controlled Register Vent (ECRV) that can be easily installed.
• The ECRV can be used to convert a non-zoned HVAC system into a zoned system, or used in connection with a conventional zoned HVAC system to provide additional controls.
• Register vents of an HVAC system can be removed and easily replaced by the ECRVs.
• Occupants can control the temperature of the area or room containing the ECRV by using an ECRV provided remote control or thermostat.
• Further, various ECRVs in a zone can communicate with a zone thermostat or central controller for measuring and controlling zone temperature.
• Disclosed load control devices measure ambient temperature and use this information to control energy consumption.
• Less important equipment such as pool filter pumps, electric water heaters, etc., can be shut down during periods when air conditioning loads are relatively high.
• As a result, energy consumption can be easily monitored and controlled.

Market Potential

This is a key strategic portfolio for companies providing automation systems, home entertainment, multimedia devices or remote control systems, or HVAC systems. Companies in these segments should find patents in this portfolio especially useful.

Companies who have cited this patent portfolio include:
Apple Inc., Autani Corporation, Emerson Electric Co., Honeywell, Johnson Controls, Lennox International, Lutron Electronics Co.

To learn more about the assets available for sale in this portfolio:  
Contact Clay Becker of ICAP Patent Brokerage at 516-797-1161 or [email protected]

About ICAP Patent Brokerage

ICAP Patent Brokerage is a division of ICAP plc and the world's largest intellectual property brokerage and patent auction firm.

About ICAP

ICAP is the world's leading interdealer broker and provider of post trade risk and information services. The Group matches buyers and sellers in the wholesale markets in interest rates, credit, commodities, FX, emerging markets and equity derivatives through voice and electronic networks. Through our post trade risk and information services we help our customers manage and mitigate risks in their portfolios. For more information go to www.icap.com.

SOURCE ICAP Patent Brokerage

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