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Secondary power utilization during peak power times

US8301921B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 27, 2008
Grant dateOct 30, 2012
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Expiry dateDec 31, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F1/263
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The invention generally relates to the utilization of electric power, and more particularly to systems and methods for selectively utilizing secondary power sources during peak power times. A method includes receiving a notification of a peak power time, and discontinuing use of a primary power supply and beginning use of a secondary power supply based upon the notification.

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