Methods, devices, and systems for utility grid control of appliances based on location and identity
US11677243B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 23, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2012/2843
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for operating an appliance on a power grid operated by a utility is described. The method includes receiving, at a server associated with the utility, information indicating whether a person is present in a proximity of the appliance, determining, by the server, an operational state of the appliance based on whether the person is present in the proximity of the appliance, and transmitting to the appliance, via a communication link associated with the power grid, control information related to the operational state to control operation of the appliance. Related methods, devices and systems are described.
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