Systems and methods for selectively controlling electrical outlets using power profiling

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7657763
APP PUB NO 20070155349A1
SERIAL NO

11321705

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A system for selectively controlling electrical outlets using power profiling is disclosed. There is a plurality of electrical outlets that each comprises a power socket capable of receiving a plug, an outlet identification and a switch that when in a first position no power is available at the power socket, and when the switch is in a second position power is available at the power socket. A controller is in electronic communication with the plurality of electrical outlets. The controller includes a processor and memory in electronic communication with the processor. The controller also includes power profiles and operates to receive data from an electrical outlet of the plurality of electrical outlets. A device or class of device is identified based on the received data. A power profile is identified based on the received data. Action is taken based on the power profile.

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  • PANASONIC ELECTRIC WORKS CO., LTD.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Eastham, W Bryant Draper, US 10 246
Nelson, Mark E Lindon, US 10 280
Simister, James L Pleasant Grove, US 8 223

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