Control of power distribution system
US9728977B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 7, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 8, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 1, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY04S20/242
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of controlling a plurality of outlets and a first and a second non-transitory medium for use in connection with in a power distribution. The power distribution system includes a handheld device, a power distribution device, and the plurality of outlets. The handheld device includes a first controller. The power distribution device includes a second controller and is coupled to the plurality of outlets to provide electrical power thereto. The power distribution device is physically separated from the plurality of outlets and is located not in close proximity to an outlet of the plurality of outlets. Each outlet of the plurality of outlets includes a socket and indicia located proximate to the socket. The first non-transitory medium includes instructions that when executed by the first controller cause the first controller to scan indicia of a first outlet and receive a set of input data. The first non-transitory medium also includes instructions that when executed by the first controller cause the first controller to determine and transmit a target setting of the first outlet based on the first set of input data and the scanned indicia. The second non-transitory medium incl…
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