Apparatus and method for centralized power management
US7188260B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 29, 2001 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q50/06
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The invention describes a system and method for arranging to provide power to a power monitor device. The disclosure describes the system and method receiving a request for power for at least one device specified by a power monitor device. The disclosure describes receiving at least one proposal from an entity desiring to supply power according to the request for power. A best proposal of the at least one proposal is determined. And the system and method command the power monitor device to supply power in accordance with the best proposal.
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