Systems, methods, and apparatus for estimating power time of use

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9003063
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13297612

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Certain embodiments of the invention may include systems, methods, and apparatus for estimating power time of use. According to an example embodiment of the invention, a method is provided for synchronizing local system time with a network clock for estimating power time of use. The method includes storing power usage data and initial time stamps, wherein the initial time stamps are derived from one or more of a local clock or broadcast network time; receiving data comprising network time; adjusting the local system time with a PID loop, wherein the PID loop adjusts the local system time based at least in part on a difference between the local clock and the received network time; storing, with the power usage data and initial time stamps, an indicator when the difference is greater than a predetermined value; and determining synchronization when the difference is less than or equal to a predetermined value.

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ACLARA METERS LLC77 WESTPORT PLAZA DRIVE SUITE 500 ST LOUIS MO 63146

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Bietz, Steven Atlanta, US 3 9
Ree, Bradley Richard Atlanta, US 56 908

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