Energy use control system and method
US8332055B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 21, 2008 |
| Grant date | Dec 11, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 29, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D30/70
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Devices and systems control energy usage in accordance with instructions from a head end system. A device may be instructed to cease energy consumption. Another device may allow users to override some instructions. Messages may be provided to users to request the cessation of energy consumption; the users may, but need not comply.
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