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System and method for cooperatively operating a smart thermostat and vehicle to grid automobile

  • US 9,855,853 B2
  • Filed: 09/15/2015
  • Issued: 01/02/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/15/2015
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of managing the operation of a remotely controllable control unit for an appliance in a building with an application on a mobile device further in communication with a vehicle having a rechargeable battery capable of providing power to a power grid, comprising the steps of:

  • determining a state-of-charge of the rechargeable battery in the vehicle;

    determining a location of the vehicle;

    determining whether the vehicle is within a threshold distance to the building;

    preconditioning the building using the appliance to a preferred state if the vehicle is within the threshold distance to the building;

    electrically connecting the vehicle to the power grid when the vehicle arrives at the building; and

    providing electricity from the rechargeable battery to the power grid.

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