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System and method for selective disconnection of electrical service to end customers

US8260470B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 9, 2010
Grant dateSep 4, 2012
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Expiry dateNov 5, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q10/00
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for selective disconnection of electrical service to a customer via commands transmitted on a communications network between a server in communication with an electric utility and a client device at a customer service point. A customer profile is generated including at least connection information for a plurality of controllable devices within the service point. A request is received from the electric utility to generate a selective disconnect event at the service point based on the customer profile. The selective disconnect event is communicated to the client device at the service point. The selective disconnect event is sent to at least one controllable device at the service point.

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