Systems and methods using electrical receptacles for integrated power control, communication and monitoring
US10910776B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 25, 2017 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R2103/00
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrical receptacle contains contacts, at least one contact for electrical connection to a hot power line and at least one contact for a neutral power line. A controlled switch, such as a TRIAC, is connected in series relationship between the contact and the hot power line. One or more sensors are provided which detect signals of the hot power line and/or the neutral power line. The processor provides activation or deactivation control to the controlled switch in response to the detected signals that are indicative of conditions relative to the first and second contacts.
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