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Added features of HEM/HEG using GPS technology

  • US 8,798,804 B2
  • Filed: 01/06/2011
  • Issued: 08/05/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/06/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of managing a home energy management system based on the location of at least one member of a home network, said energy management system comprising a network of energy consuming devices and a central controller operatively connected to said energy consuming devices, said method comprising:

  • communicatively coupling a GPS-enabled device to said central controller;

    determining the location of said at least one member using the GPS-enabled device;

    communicating the location of said at least one member to said central controller;

    operating one or more energy consuming devices according to a pre-programmed schedule when designated location criteria is met;

    monitoring, through a track mode, the movements and real-time location of said at least one member; and

    displaying said real-time location on a display.

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