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MANAGEMENT CONTROL OF HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES USING CONTINUOUS TONE-CODED DSM SIGNALLING

  • US 20100121499A1
  • Filed: 09/15/2009
  • Published: 05/13/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/15/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of communicating between a master and slave device for managing home energy comprising:

  • transmitting a carrier signal at a preselected frequency from a master device to a slave device;

    adding a tone to the carrier signal indicative of a cost of energy level;

    receiving the carrier signal with tone at the slave device; and

    providing an option to a controller to control energy usage within the home in response to the received carrier signal with added tone.

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