Method of utility usage divergence identification between recurring consumption data indicative of repeating periodic consumption patterns and utility consumption data
US11249121B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 3, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 15, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 12, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01D2204/14
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for analysing utility consumption at a utility supply location is described. The method comprises the steps of: receiving utility consumption data corresponding to utility consumption at the utility supply location over a time period to be analysed; generating a recurring consumption model indicative of repeating consumption patterns in the utility consumption data; identifying divergences between the utility consumption data and the recurring consumption model; computing a diagnostic measure indicative of irregular consumption based on the identified divergences; and outputting the diagnostic measure. The diagnostic measure may be used to identify flexibility or irregularities in consumption and/or to control supply of the utility. The utility may be e.g. electricity, gas or water.
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