NETWORK-BASED OPTIMIZATION OF SERVICES
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1. A system for optimizing and remotely controlling utility usage over data communications networks, comprising:
- a utility usage schedule for timed utility usage by at least one utility using device;
a remote server connected to a data network that obtains information including at least one of a utility rate schedule and forecasted environmental conditions, wherein the remote server analyzes the information and determines to delay the utility schedule based on the information, and wherein after the delay the remote server analyzes the information again and determines to modify the utility usage schedule; and
a remote controller wherein the remote server implements the utility usage schedule by sending instructions to the remote controller and wherein the remote controller activates and deactivates the at least one utility using device.
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Abstract
Method and system enable remote control of utilities and other scheduled products and services using data communications networks. Information provided by third parties is obtained to control the use of utilities, products and/or services. Obtained information is analyzed to create or modify a schedule for using power, water or any other utility, product or service that depends on or relates to such data. Analysis results in schedule modification or creation, which affects use.
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1. A system for optimizing and remotely controlling utility usage over data communications networks, comprising:
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a utility usage schedule for timed utility usage by at least one utility using device; a remote server connected to a data network that obtains information including at least one of a utility rate schedule and forecasted environmental conditions, wherein the remote server analyzes the information and determines to delay the utility schedule based on the information, and wherein after the delay the remote server analyzes the information again and determines to modify the utility usage schedule; and a remote controller wherein the remote server implements the utility usage schedule by sending instructions to the remote controller and wherein the remote controller activates and deactivates the at least one utility using device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A system for optimizing and remotely controlling water usage, the system comprising:
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an irrigation schedule for timed irrigation by at least one irrigation device; a remote server connected to a data network that obtains information comprising forecasted environmental conditions, wherein the remote server analyzes the information and determines to delay the irrigation schedule based on the information, and wherein after the delay the remote server analyzes the information again and determines to modify the irrigation schedule; and a remote controller wherein the remote server implements the irrigation schedule by sending instructions to the remote controller and wherein the remote controller activates and deactivates the at least one irrigation device. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17)
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18. A system for optimizing and remotely controlling electricity, the system comprising:
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a utility usage schedule for timed utility usage by at least one electric device; a remote server connected to a data network that obtains information including at least one of a utility rate schedule and forecasted environmental conditions, wherein the remote server analyzes the information and determines to delay the utility schedule based on the information, and wherein after the delay the remote server analyzes the information again and determines to modify the utility usage schedule; and a remote controller wherein the remote server implements the utility usage schedule by sending instructions to the remote controller and wherein the remote controller activates and deactivates the at least one utility electric device. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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