Demand response adaptor for connecting a device to a demand response system or home automation system
US9417615B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 17, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY04S50/10
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Demand response adaptor provided such that, depending on the device connected to the demand response adapter, the demand response control system can be provided with the second constraints corresponding to the device connected to the demand response adapter, wherein the demand response control system comprises software components for making the decision based on the first constraints, the second constraints and the third constraints, wherein the controller comprises software components for detecting the start of a program by analyzing the amount of electrical power used by the device in function of time detected by the sensor and wherein the controller of the adaptor comprises software components for switching the relay to the nonconductive state when the start of the program is detected until, based on the decision of the demand response control system, the controller switches the relay switch to the conductive state.
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