Communications protocol for intelligent outlets
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1. A method for use in power distribution, comprising the steps of:
- monitoring an electrical receptacle to determine load information regarding a loading of said electrical receptacle based on a digital analysis of an electrical power signal transmitted via said electrical receptacle to determine said load information based on a fingerprint applied to said power signal due to said loading; and
controlling delivery of power via said electrical receptacle based on said digital load information.
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Abstract
A control system (300) allows recognized standard premise electrical outlets, for example NEMA, CEE and BS, among others to be remotely monitored and/or controlled, for example, to intelligently execute blackouts or brownouts or to otherwise remotely control electrical devices. The system (300) includes a number of smart receptacles (302) that communicate with a local controller (304), e.g., via power lines using the TCP/IP protocol. The local controller (304), in turn, communicates with a remote controller (308) via the internet.
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1. A method for use in power distribution, comprising the steps of:
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monitoring an electrical receptacle to determine load information regarding a loading of said electrical receptacle based on a digital analysis of an electrical power signal transmitted via said electrical receptacle to determine said load information based on a fingerprint applied to said power signal due to said loading; and controlling delivery of power via said electrical receptacle based on said digital load information. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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