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METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANAGING ENERGY COSTS UTILIZING A BROADBAND GATEWAY

  • US 20110299547A1
  • Filed: 12/30/2010
  • Published: 12/08/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/04/2010
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for networking, the method comprising:

  • in a broadband gateway that enables communication with a plurality of devices, wherein said broadband gateway is operable to handle at least one physical layer connection to at least one corresponding network access service provider;

    determining usage patterns for one or more electronic devices communicatively coupled to said broadband gateway; and

    controlling one or more tasks performed and/or to be performed by said broadband gateway based on said determined usage patterns and based on a pricing structure for energy supplied to said one or more electronic devices.

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