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METHOD FOR MEASURING ENERGY USAGE IN AN APPLIANCE

  • US 20120065806A1
  • Filed: 05/06/2011
  • Published: 03/15/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/06/2011
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for measuring energy usage in an appliance, comprising:

  • providing an AC-DC converter configured to receive an alternating current input voltage and to produce a high voltage direct current voltage;

    providing an inverter configured to receive the high voltage direct current produced by the AC-DC converter and to provide a controllably variable alternating current output voltage;

    providing a controller configured to provide inverter controlling signals to the inverter and to receive energy consumption related signals based at least in part on energy usage of the inverter;

    providing a display coupled to the controller; and

    configuring the controller to calculate real time power consumption and to cause the calculated results to be displayed on the display.

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