SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING AND UTILIZING ELECTRICAL SIGNATURES FOR ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
First Claim
1. A method comprising:
- building a library of baseline signatures using manufacturer data as a baseline for extracting signatures on a plurality of manufacturer devices that use electricity;
collecting data from at least a portion of the plurality of manufacturer devices; and
extracting one or more signatures for a corresponding one or more of the plurality of manufacturer devices from the collected data.
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Abstract
A PeakPower Energy Management and Control System having one or more roll-lock snap-on current transformer power monitoring devices, each to avoid interrupting power when installing current and/or power monitors. Each roll-lock snap-on current transformer power monitoring device may be snapped onto existing power wires inside a power panel or near equipment being monitored without disconnecting any wires or turning off power. Each roll-lock snap-on current transformer power monitoring device may be utilized in standalone mode as well as within a PeakPower Energy Management and Control System in accordance with disclosed embodiments. Each roll-lock snap-on current transformer power monitoring device may communicate via the power lines (Power Line Controller) or communicate via wireless using an integrated microprocessor based RF transceiver.
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21 Claims
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1. A method comprising:
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building a library of baseline signatures using manufacturer data as a baseline for extracting signatures on a plurality of manufacturer devices that use electricity; collecting data from at least a portion of the plurality of manufacturer devices; and extracting one or more signatures for a corresponding one or more of the plurality of manufacturer devices from the collected data. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method comprising:
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building a knowledgebase library of empirical signatures by high speed sampling and feature extraction of a multiplicity of devices that use electricity; sampling at a high rate during power transition times; and sampling at a lower rate during steady state times.
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16. A method comprising:
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extracting empirical signatures on devices that use electricity; building a knowledgebase of the empirical signatures extracted from the devices; and correlating day to day signatures to the empirical signatures first extracted for tracking changes over time to detect signs that any of the devices may be starting to wear or malfunction.
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17. A method comprising:
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developing signatures on devices that use electricity; comparing the signatures to a database of similar equipment to determine degree of variance from norm; and sending an alert or alarm message to a designated recipient that the device is operating outside of a normal corridor.
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18. A method comprising:
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gathering peak usage hours and/or rates from a local energy supplier daily; and utilizing the gathered data to control equipment by pre-cooling, pre-heating and/or defrosting pieces of equipment in the building, so as to reduce overall energy cost.
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19. A method comprising:
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acquiring planned maintenance schedules on a piece of equipment from the web or other sources; and sending an alert or alarm message to a designated recipient indicating that the device is approaching or has missed a normal planned maintenance event.
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20. An Energy Management and/or Control System comprising:
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means to detect and provide early warning of equipment high energy usage and/or impending failure, by performing statistical analysis on an energy signature; and means to implement one or more of the following operations; a) comparing current signature to historical signature data, b) comparing current signature it to other equipment of the same model number or type, and c) comparing current signature to the equipment manufacturer'"'"'s specs.
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21. A Sensor/Repeater device comprising:
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means to power itself, with or without a battery backup; a Linear Fresnel Lens; and wherein the means to power itself comprises the Sensor/Repeater device concentrating ambient light using a photovoltaic array coupled with the Linear Fresnel Lens.
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