SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INVESTIGATING A LOAD AND OBTAINING LOAD INFORMATION

• US 20140365146A1
• Filed: 06/11/2013
• Published: 12/11/2014
• Est. Priority Date: 06/11/2013
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Snap One LLC (Resideo Technologies, Inc.)
• Original Assignee: Control4 Corporation (Resideo Technologies, Inc.)
• Inventors: Russell, James K.
• Granted Patent: US 11,119,130 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 702/60
• CPC Class Codes: G01R 21/06 by measuring current and voltage G01R21/08 - G01R21/133 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: H02J 13/00016 using a wired telecommunication network or a data transmission bus
• CPC Class Codes: H02J 13/00017 using optical fiber
• CPC Class Codes: H02J 3/00 Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks
• CPC Class Codes: Y02E 60/00 Enabling technologies; Technologies with a potential or indirect contribution to GHG emissions mitigation
• CPC Class Codes: Y04S 40/124 using wired telecommunication networks or data transmission busses

Abstract

A computing device for investigating a load is described. The computing device includes a processor and executable instructions stored in memory that is in electronic communication with the processor. The computing device requests load driving data corresponding to a load that is driven by an electronic device. The computing device also receives the load driving data from the electronic device. The computing device further obtains load characterization data.

Claims

1. A computing device for investigating a load, comprising:

a processor;

memory in electronic communication with the processor; and

instructions stored in memory, the instructions being executable to;

request load driving data corresponding to a load that is driven by an electronic device;

receive the load driving data from the electronic device; and

obtain load characterization data.

2. The computing device of claim 1, wherein the instructions are further executable to evaluate compatibility of the load and the electronic device.

3. The computing device of claim 1, wherein requesting and receiving the load driving data occurs over a remote connection.

4. The computing device of claim 1, wherein the electronic device is one of the group consisting of a switch and a dimmer.

5. The computing device of claim 1, wherein obtaining load characterization data comprises determining whether the load driving data corresponds to a known load type.

6. The computing device of claim 5, wherein if it is determined that the load driving data corresponds to the known load type, then obtaining load characterization data comprises obtaining load characterization data based on the known load type.

7. The computing device of claim 5, wherein if it is determined that the load driving data does not correspond to the known load type, then obtaining load characterization data comprises generating load characterization data based on the load driving data.

8. The computing device of claim 1, wherein evaluating compatibility comprises determining whether the load is compatible with the electronic device.

9. The computing device of claim 8, wherein if it is determined that the load is compatible with the electronic device, then the instructions are further executable to update load information corresponding to the load that is driven by the electronic device.

10. The computing device of claim 8, wherein if it is determined that the load is not compatible with the electronic device, then evaluating compatibility further comprises determining at least one incompatibility factor.

11. The computing device of claim 1, wherein the instructions are further executable to instruct the electronic device to adjust operation of the load based on evaluating compatibility of the load and the electronic device.

12. The computing device of claim 1, wherein obtaining load characterization data of the load comprises determining a load type corresponding to the load.

13. The computing device of claim 1, wherein requesting load driving data further comprises instructing the electronic device to obtain load driving data based on a comparison of a voltage with respect to a current being fed to the load.

14. The computing device of claim 1, wherein the instructions are further executable to update load information corresponding to the load that is driven by the electronic device.

15. A method for investigating a load by a computing device, comprising:

requesting load driving data corresponding to a load that is driven by an electronic device;

receiving the load driving data from the electronic device; and

obtaining load characterization data.

16. The method of claim 15, further comprising evaluating compatibility of the load and the electronic device.

17. The method of claim 15, wherein requesting and receiving the load driving data occurs over a remote connection.

18. The method of claim 15, wherein the electronic device is one of the group consisting of a switch and a dimmer.

19. The method of claim 15, wherein obtaining load characterization data of the load comprises determining a load type corresponding to the load.

20. A non-transitory tangible computer-readable medium for investigating a load, the computer-readable medium comprising executable instructions for:

requesting load driving data corresponding to a load that is driven by an electronic device;

receiving the load driving data from the electronic device; and

obtaining load characterization data.