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Smart Outlet with Valid Plug Management and Activation

  • US 20110015795A1
  • Filed: 07/16/2009
  • Published: 01/20/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/16/2009
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for controlling delivery of electrical power to a multi-mode electrical outlet, comprising:

  • a server in communication with an array of outlets across a communication interface;

    configuring each outlet in the array of outlets with a unique outlet identifier, with each outlet having at least one jack;

    configuring each jack in each outlet with a unique jack identifier;

    communicating to the server when an electrical appliance has been received by at least one of the outlets;

    the outlet authenticating the received electrical appliance with the server; and

    in response to a positive authentication by the server, changing the state of the outlet through the communication interface.

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