System and method for monitoring and managing power use of networked information devices
First Claim
1. A system for monitoring power utilization of a plurality of networked information devices, the system comprising:
- a power monitoring server connected in communication with each of the networked information devices through a computer network; and
for each of the networked information devices, an associated power monitoring agent operating in conjunction with the networked information device, wherein the power monitoring agent is configured to communicate data relating to utilization of power by the networked information device to the power monitoring server, and wherein the power monitoring server is configured to create reports relating to the use of power by the networked information devices based upon the communicated data.
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Abstract
A management and monitoring server monitors and manages power use and power utilization settings of multiple network information devices, such as computers, printers, and network storage devices. An agent, such as a software module, executes on each of the managed information devices to transmit power use data to the server and to receive power setting instructions from the server. A web server provides an interface through which an administrative user can access reports relating to power use by the devices and through which power use settings of the devices can be configured. Reports can include statistical information relating to, for example, hours per day devices spend in various states, such as on, idle, sleep, or monitor standby. Based upon reports and/or specified policies, the server configures power settings of the devices through the agents.
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19 Claims
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1. A system for monitoring power utilization of a plurality of networked information devices, the system comprising:
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a power monitoring server connected in communication with each of the networked information devices through a computer network; and
for each of the networked information devices, an associated power monitoring agent operating in conjunction with the networked information device, wherein the power monitoring agent is configured to communicate data relating to utilization of power by the networked information device to the power monitoring server, and wherein the power monitoring server is configured to create reports relating to the use of power by the networked information devices based upon the communicated data. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A system for monitoring and managing power utilization of a plurality of networked information devices, the system comprising:
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a power monitoring module configured to receive from each of the plurality of networked information devices data relating to power use of the networked information device;
a power management module configured to control power utilization settings of each of the plurality of networked information devices; and
a web server through which functionality of the power monitoring module and the power management module can be accessed. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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15. A method of monitoring power utilization of a plurality of networked information devices, the method comprising:
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receiving from each of the plurality of networked information devices data relating to power use of the networked information device; and
creating reports relating to the use of power by the networked information devices based upon the communicated data; and
providing access to the reports through a web server.
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