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Apparatus and method for centralized power management

US7827419B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 2, 2006
Grant dateNov 2, 2010
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Expiry dateMar 14, 2029

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  • 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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