Method and apparatus for remotely monitoring electricity rates
First Claim
1. A display terminal for providing electricity pricing information to a consumer, said terminal comprising:
- a receiver for receiving data transmitted by an electricity supplier pertaining to said pricing information;
a processor for analyzing said pricing information to determine to which one of a plurality of indicators said pricing information pertains; and
a display for displaying said one of said plurality of indicators.
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Abstract
A system and method are provided for remotely capturing, processing and displaying spot electricity pricing information that enable a consumer to conveniently monitor market prices and use such information to determine when and how to consume electricity. A terminal is conveniently located within the residence of the consumer, and is preferably designed to be ergonomic in its human interface, as well as aesthetically pleasing. The terminal provides a convenient, intelligent and thus useful device so as to enable the consumer to take advantage of favourable spot pricing offered by an electricity supplier using data that has already been transmitted to a smart meter, or similar data provided by an independent entity.
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19 Claims
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1. A display terminal for providing electricity pricing information to a consumer, said terminal comprising:
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a receiver for receiving data transmitted by an electricity supplier pertaining to said pricing information;
a processor for analyzing said pricing information to determine to which one of a plurality of indicators said pricing information pertains; and
a display for displaying said one of said plurality of indicators. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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- 2. A display terminal according to claim I wherein said plurality of indicators each represent a respective price range and wherein said display indicates which price range said pricing information corresponds to, said pricing information comprising a price.
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10. A method for providing electricity pricing information to a consumer, said method comprising the steps of:
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receiving data transmitted by an electricity supplier pertaining to said pricing information;
analysing said data to determine to which one of a plurality of indicators said pricing information pertains; and
displaying said one of said plurality of indicators. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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