Systems and methods for energy cost aware routing
US9819583B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 29, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 14, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 20, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L45/70
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Aspects of the present invention include selecting a route based on energy cost. Energy cost is evaluated based on a power metric. The power metric is determined based on an energy cost related attribute and a corresponding weight. In embodiments of the present invention, money can be saved based on electricity savings. In embodiments of the present invention “green” power can be used more often than fossil fuel power.
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