Pre-programmed output for demand response electrical devices
US9236737B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 2, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jan 12, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 4, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05B47/199
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method is described herein for adjusting energy consumption of a pre-programmed device operating at a first energy level. The method includes receiving a first signal from a first utility signal that includes first instructions to adjust the energy consumption of the pre-programmed device to a second energy level. The pre-programmed device is programmed during manufacturing to operate at the first energy level and the second energy level. The method further includes processing the first signal to retrieve the instructions. The method also includes adjusting an energy source from the first energy level to the second energy level based on the first instructions. The method also includes sending a first notification to the first utility confirming that the pre-programmed device is operating at the second energy level.
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