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System and method for managing energy

  • US 10,268,223 B2
  • Filed: 12/18/2015
  • Issued: 04/23/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/13/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of managing energy utilized in an enclosed space, the method comprising the steps of:

  • counting a number of occupants within the enclosed space using an image capturing device and providing the number of occupants to a plan generator;

    providing forecast and real-time temperature data to the plan generator;

    providing forecast and real-time foot traffic data to the plan generator;

    generating an energy plan based on the number of occupants and the forecast and real-time temperature and foot traffic data;

    transmitting the energy plan to a control device; and

    controlling the air temperature and air flow of one or more heating, cooling, and air conditioning units based on the energy plan.

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