A thermostat system includes a temperature sensor, an LCD for selectively displaying an alphanumeric message and a processor having a memory for storing program and data information. In one embodiment, the data includes a table storing key terms on a predetermined subject. A communications interface...http://www.google.de/patents/US20030150926?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20030150926 - Thermostat system communicating with a remote correspondent for receiving and displaying diverse information