System and method for home energy monitor and control
First Claim
1. A system, comprising:
- a data network interface enabling communication of data over a data network;
a node interface enabling communication, via the data network interface, between nodes comprising a power monitoring and control node,wherein;
the power monitoring and control node enables control of power to a power consuming device based on a type of the power consuming device based on a tag associated with the power consuming device being coupled to the system, wherein the type of the power consuming device is based on a power control characteristic from a user profile and a function associated with the power consuming device, wherein the function is associated with the power control characteristic that describes operational characteristics for controlling the power consuming device during startup, in-use, not in use, and reduced power statuses, andthe power monitoring and control node monitors power consumption of the power consuming device, compares the power consumption to a baseline power consumption yielding comparison result data, and enables a display of energy usage data based on the comparison result data.
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Abstract
The invention generally concerns systems and methods for monitoring and controlling the power consumption of a power-consuming device. The system and method may connect to a power source and a power-consuming device, connecting the power-consuming device to the power source. The power usage of the power-consuming device may then be measured and monitored. This monitoring data may then be stored and optionally sent to a controlling device on a data network. The location of the power-consuming device may also be determined, recorded, and sent to a controlling device. The system may also control the power usage of the power-consuming device. In some cases, a remote server may connect multiple energy monitoring systems in order to gain additional efficiencies and foster a community-based social network.
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19 Claims
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1. A system, comprising:
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a data network interface enabling communication of data over a data network; a node interface enabling communication, via the data network interface, between nodes comprising a power monitoring and control node, wherein; the power monitoring and control node enables control of power to a power consuming device based on a type of the power consuming device based on a tag associated with the power consuming device being coupled to the system, wherein the type of the power consuming device is based on a power control characteristic from a user profile and a function associated with the power consuming device, wherein the function is associated with the power control characteristic that describes operational characteristics for controlling the power consuming device during startup, in-use, not in use, and reduced power statuses, and the power monitoring and control node monitors power consumption of the power consuming device, compares the power consumption to a baseline power consumption yielding comparison result data, and enables a display of energy usage data based on the comparison result data. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A device, comprising:
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a processor; and a memory that stores executable instructions that, when executed by the processor, facilitate performance of operations, comprising; connecting to a node interface to enable communication with a power consuming device and a power monitoring device via a data network; controlling the power consuming device based on an identification of the power consuming device determined via a tag associated with the power consuming device, wherein the identification corresponds to a power use characteristic from a user profile and a function associated with the power consuming device, wherein the function is associated with the power control characteristic that describes operational characteristics for controlling the power consuming device during startup, in-use, not in use, and reduced power statuses; and enabling access to a comparison of power consumption and baseline power consumption for the power consuming device. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16)
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17. A method, comprising:
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receiving, by a system comprising a processor, tag data associated with the power consuming device via a data network from a node interface that enables communication with a power consuming device and a power monitoring device; controlling, by the system, a power state of the power consuming device based on a device characteristic of the power consuming device affiliated with the tag data, wherein the device characteristic reflects a power state characteristic from a user profile and a functionality associated with the power consuming device, wherein the functionality is associated with the power control characteristic that describes operational characteristics for controlling the power consuming device during startup, in-use, not in use, and reduced power statuses; and enabling, by the system, access to a comparison of a power consumption and a baseline power consumption for the power consuming device. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19)
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