Controlling operation of energy-consuming devices

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10837666
APP PUB NO 20170003043A1
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14811496

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There is provided a computer-implemented method for controlling operation of a plurality of devices of a facility that consume energy. The method comprises obtaining parameters of an energy model representing the energy consumed by the plurality of devices of the facility, the energy model including a first plurality of variables for operating the plurality of devices and a second plurality of variables for scheduling activities to be conducted in the facility; receiving requests for the activities to be conducted in the facility, the requests including requirements in relation to the activities; and automatically determining, based on the energy model, values of the first plurality of variables to control the operation of the plurality of devices, and values of the second plurality of variables that meet the requirements in relation to the activities.

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NATIONAL ICT AUSTRALIA LIMITEDLEVEL 5 13 GARDEN STREET EVELEIGH NEW SOUTH WALES 2015

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Lim, Boon-Ping Eveleigh, AU 1 16
Thiébaux, Sylvie Eveleigh, AU 1 16
Van, Den Briel Menkes Eveleigh, AU 2 23
Van, Hentenryck Pascal Eveleigh, AU 7 46

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