DEMAND SIDE MANAGEMENT OF HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES BEYOND ELECTRICAL

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20100094470A1
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12559581

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A system and method for communicating between a master and slave devices for managing home utility costs is provided. The system includes a measuring device for determining gas or water flow in the home, a memory that stores data relating to past usage, and that also receive data from the measuring device. A controller operatively communicates with the measuring device, memory, and at least one home appliance to provide a message to a homeowner, or transmit information to a utility, or display a proposed operational mode. The controller may include a lock-out feature to prevent a homeowner from overriding a proposed mode or operation, or the controller can shut-off gas or water flow based on a measured flow rate.

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GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY1 RIVER ROAD SCHENECTADY NY 12345

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Besore, John K Prospect, US 56 2041
Beyerle, Michael Thomas Pewee Valley, US 28 547
Finch, Michael F Louisville, US 31 1163
Venkatakrishnan, Natarajan Louisville, US 56 1807
Watson, Eric K Crestwood, US 32 1106

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