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System and method for efficient association of a power outlet and device

  • US 8,713,342 B2
  • Filed: 04/30/2008
  • Issued: 04/29/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/30/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system for associating a target device having power supplied by an intelligent power distribution unit with a specific outlet of said power distribution unit, said system comprising:

  • an identification device for receiving a signal providing identification information of said target device and storing said identification information, said identification device locatable proximate said target device;

    a cable for supplying power to said target device, wherein said cable is connected to said specific power outlet and enables communication of said identification information between said identification device and said intelligent power distribution unit;

    a receiver for receiving said identification information from said identification device via said cable connected to said specific power outlet; and

    a management processor for associating said identification information with identification information for said specific power outlet,wherein said identification device is programmable with identification information using a programming device, said programming device being configured to wirelessly receive identification information of said target device and to transfer said identification information to said identification device.

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