Faux fireplace with variable flame speed
A faux fireplace having a video faux flame with a selectively controllable speed. A video file stored in memory includes a video loop of the faux flame, wherein a user can selectively control a playback speed of the video loop. This allows a user to control a presentation of the flame, and a flicker rate of the flame to establish an ambiance. A remote control, such as a smart mobile device running an app, can be used to establish the speed of the of the video faux flame and other parameters.
1. A faux fireplace, comprising:
a body having a cavity;
a display disposed proximate the cavity and configured to display a faux flame stored in a memory;
a control input; and
a controller responsive to the control input and configured to selectively control a playback speed of the faux flame displayed on the display.
2. The faux fireplace as specified in claim 1 , wherein the faux flame is a video of a faux flame.
3. The faux fireplace as specified in claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to set a first said playback speed of the faux flame, and a second said playback speed of the faux flame wherein the second playback speed is faster than the first playback speed.
4. The faux fireplace as specified in claim 3 , wherein the video of the faux flame is a video loop.
5. The faux fireplace as specified in claim 3 , wherein the controller is configured to set at least three said playback speeds.
6. The faux fireplace as specified in claim 1 , wherein the playback speed of the displayed faux flame establishes a flicker rate of the displayed faux flame.
7. The faux fireplace as specified in claim 1 , wherein the control input is a remote control.
8. The faux fireplace as specified in claim 1 , wherein the faux fireplace further includes a heater configured to generate heal, and a blower configured to blow the generated heat.
9. The faux fireplace as specified in claim 8 , wherein the controller is configured to use a schedule configured to control the displayed faux flame, the heater, and the blower.
10. The faux fireplace as specified in claim 9 , wherein the schedule is configured to control when the faux flame is displayed, when the heater is on, and when the blower is on.
11. A method of controlling a faux fireplace, comprising a body having a cavity, a display disposed proximate the cavity and configured to display a faux flame stored in a memory, a control input, and a controller responsive to the control input and configured to selectively control a playback speed of the displayed faux flame, the method comprising:
the controller receiving the control input; and
the controller selectively controlling the playback speed of the displayed faux flame displayed on the display as a function of the received control input.
12. The method as specified in claim 11 , wherein the faux flame is a video of a faux flame.
13. The method as specified in claim 11 , wherein the controller sets a first said playback speed of the faux flame, and sets a second said playback speed of the faux flame wherein the second playback speed is faster than the first playback speed.
14. The method as specified in claim 13 , wherein the video of the faux flame is a video loop.
15. The method as specified in claim 13 , wherein the controller sets at least three said playback speeds.
16. The method as specified in claim 11 , wherein the playback speed of the displayed faux flame establishes a flicker rate of the displayed faux flame.
17. The method as specified in claim 11 , wherein the control input is a remote control.
18. The method as specified in claim 11 , wherein the faux fireplace further includes a heater generating heat, and a blower blowing the generated heat.
19. The method as specified in claim 18 , wherein the controller uses a schedule to control the displayed faux flame, the heater, and the blower.
20. The method as specified in claim 19 , wherein the schedule controls when the faux flame is displayed, when the heater is on, and when the blower is on.