System and method for home energy monitor and control
First Claim
1. A system for controlling and monitoring a power network, comprising:
- a power network interface remote from a power generation source, the power network interface receiving and distributing power from a power network;
a data network interface configured to receive and transmit data over a data network;
a node interface in communication with the data network interface, the node interface identifying, monitoring, and controlling a plurality of individual power-consuming devices through a network of nodes deployed in relation with the individual power-consuming devices, the monitoring further comprising detecting at least a switch state and/or a power consumption level for each individual power-consuming device;
a controller in communication with the power network interface, the data network interface, and the node interface, the controller interpreting the received identifying and monitoring data which comprise switch state and/or power consumption level information of the individual power-consuming devices and controlling the individual power-consuming devices through the network of nodes based on at least the information and any user preference or user command; and
a user interface in communication with the controller, the user interface presenting received data to a user and for receiving commands from the user.
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Abstract
The invention generally concerns systems and methods for monitoring and controlling the power consumption of a power-consuming device. The system and method may connect to a power source and a power-consuming device, connecting the power-consuming device to the power source. The power usage of the power-consuming device may then be measured and monitored. This monitoring data may then be stored and optionally sent to a controlling device on a data network. The location of the power-consuming device may also be determined, recorded, and sent to a controlling device. The system may also control the power usage of the power-consuming device. In some cases, a remote server may connect multiple energy monitoring systems in order to gain additional efficiencies and foster a community-based social network.
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14 Claims
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1. A system for controlling and monitoring a power network, comprising:
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a power network interface remote from a power generation source, the power network interface receiving and distributing power from a power network; a data network interface configured to receive and transmit data over a data network; a node interface in communication with the data network interface, the node interface identifying, monitoring, and controlling a plurality of individual power-consuming devices through a network of nodes deployed in relation with the individual power-consuming devices, the monitoring further comprising detecting at least a switch state and/or a power consumption level for each individual power-consuming device; a controller in communication with the power network interface, the data network interface, and the node interface, the controller interpreting the received identifying and monitoring data which comprise switch state and/or power consumption level information of the individual power-consuming devices and controlling the individual power-consuming devices through the network of nodes based on at least the information and any user preference or user command; and a user interface in communication with the controller, the user interface presenting received data to a user and for receiving commands from the user. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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