Systems and methods for modifying power usage
    1.
    发明授权
    Systems and methods for modifying power usage 有权
    修改电力使用的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08183995B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-05-22

    申请号:US11885928

    申请日:2006-03-08

    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing energy management utilize wireless wide-area network broadcast signals and a decentralized receiver architecture to allow customers to make informed choices with regard to energy consumption and load shedding for particular appliances. A receiver assembly embedded within an appliance receives a broadcast signal, e.g., an FM subcarrier signal, including tariff data and other electrical grid data. A processor coupled with the receiver controls the appliance in accordance with the received data and in accordance with user-defined preferences. In some embodiments, a transceiver assembly is embedded in one or more appliances in a household. Each transceiver is configured to receive broadcast signals regarding grid data, and to communicate with other appliances and/or a usage meter over a wireless personal area network. Meter data from one or more households may be aggregated and uplinked back to the energy provider or other entities.

    Abstract translation: 用于提供能量管理的系统和方法利用无线广域网广播信号和分散式接收机架构,以允许客户在特定设备的能量消耗和负载消耗方面做出明智的选择。 嵌入设备内的接收器组件接收包括费率数据和其他电网数据的广播信号,例如FM子载波信号。 与接收器耦合的处理器根据接收到的数据并根据用户定义的偏好来控制设备。 在一些实施例中,收发机组件嵌入在家庭中的一个或多个家用电器中。 每个收发器被配置为接收关于网格数据的广播信号,并且通过无线个人区域网络与其他设备和/或使用度量表进行通信。 来自一个或多个家庭的仪表数据可以被聚合并上传回能量供应商或其他实体。

    Systems and Methods for Modifying Power Usage
    2.
    发明申请
    Systems and Methods for Modifying Power Usage 有权
    修改电力使用的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20080272934A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-11-06

    申请号:US11885928

    申请日:2006-03-08

    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing energy management utilize wireless wide-area network broadcast signals and a decentralized receiver architecture to allow customers to make informed choices with regard to energy consumption and load shedding for particular appliances. A receiver assembly embedded within an appliance receives a broadcast signal, e.g., an FM subcarrier signal, including tariff data and other electrical grid data. A processor coupled with the receiver controls the appliance in accordance with the received data and in accordance with user-defined preferences. In some embodiments, a transceiver assembly is embedded in one or more appliances in a household. Each transceiver is configured to receive broadcast signals regarding grid data, and to communicate with other appliances and/or a usage meter over a wireless personal area network. Meter data from one or more households may be aggregated and uplinked back to the energy provider or other entities.

    Abstract translation: 用于提供能量管理的系统和方法利用无线广域网广播信号和分散式接收机架构,以允许客户在特定设备的能量消耗和负载消耗方面做出明智的选择。 嵌入设备内的接收器组件接收包括费率数据和其他电网数据的广播信号,例如FM子载波信号。 与接收器耦合的处理器根据接收到的数据并根据用户定义的偏好来控制设备。 在一些实施例中,收发机组件嵌入在家庭中的一个或多个家用电器中。 每个收发器被配置为接收关于网格数据的广播信号,并且通过无线个人区域网络与其他设备和/或使用度量表进行通信。 来自一个或多个家庭的仪表数据可以被聚合并上传回能量供应商或其他实体。

    Systems and Methods for Conveying Utility Operator Data
    3.
    发明申请
    Systems and Methods for Conveying Utility Operator Data 有权
    输送效用操作员数据的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140203933A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-24

    申请号:US14176801

    申请日:2014-02-10

    Abstract: An apparatus comprising a message outputting device, an FM radio receiver, where the FM radio receiver is configured to obtain utility operator data provided by an FM subcarrier channel, and a processor in electrical communication with the FM radio receiver and the message outputting device is provided. The processor is configured to process the utility operator data and communicate a message in the utility operator data via the message outputting device. In some instances, the apparatus further comprises an input interface in electrical communication with the processor for receiving instructions from a user on whether to alter usage of the apparatus after the message in the utility operator data has been displayed via the message outputting device.

    Abstract translation: 一种装置,包括消息输出装置,FM无线电接收机,其中FM无线电接收机被配置为获得由FM子载波信道提供的公用事业运营商数据,并且提供与FM无线电接收机和消息输出装置电通信的处理器 。 处理器被配置为处理公用事业运营商数据并经由消息输出装置在公用事业运营商数据中传送消息。 在一些情况下,该装置还包括与处理器电通信的输入接口,用于从用户接收关于在通过消息输出装置显示公用事业操作者数据中的消息之后是否改变使用装置的指令。

    Systems and methods for providing product information over a carrier wave
    4.
    发明授权
    Systems and methods for providing product information over a carrier wave 有权
    通过载波提供产品信息的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08265576B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-09-11

    申请号:US12880994

    申请日:2010-09-13

    Inventor: Jackson Kit Wang

    Abstract: A customer relationship management (CRM) method using IBOC-radio signals is provided. A message in the radio signal is parsed to obtain a key. The key is compared to a plurality of stored keys. When the received key matches a stored key, a data structure associated with the message is outputted. A device comprising a lookup table with a plurality of stored keys, a tuner unit that receives a CRM in an IBOC signal, and a controller in electrical communication with the lookup table and tuner is provided. The controller comprises (i) instructions for comparing a key in the CRM to one or more stored keys in the plurality of stored keys and (ii) instructions for permitting the display of a display text associated with the received key when there is a match between the received key and a key in the plurality of stored keys.

    Abstract translation: 提供使用IBOC无线电信号的客户关系管理(CRM)方法。 解析无线电信号中的消息以获得密钥。 将密钥与多个存储的密钥进行比较。 当所接收的密钥与存储的密钥相匹配时,输出与消息相关联的数据结构。 提供一种包括具有多个存储的键的查找表的设备,接收IBOC信号中的CRM的调谐器单元以及与查找表和调谐器电通信的控制器。 控制器包括(i)用于将CRM中的密钥与多个存储的密钥中的一个或多个存储的密钥进行比较的指令,以及(ii)用于允许显示与所接收的密钥相关联的显示文本的指令, 所接收的密钥和多个存储的密钥中的密钥。

    Systems and Methods For Geographical Positioning Using Radio Spectrum Signatures
    5.
    发明申请
    Systems and Methods For Geographical Positioning Using Radio Spectrum Signatures 审中-公开
    使用无线电频谱签名进行地理定位的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20080122695A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-05-29

    申请号:US11629554

    申请日:2005-06-16

    CPC classification number: G01S5/0252

    Abstract: Methods, radios, components thereof, and other devices for localizing a geographic position of a radio receiver are provided. A current radio signature is obtained. The current radio signature comprises a plurality of measured signal qualities that collectively represent a frequency spectrum. Each measured signal quality in the plurality of measured signal qualities corresponds to a portion of the frequency spectrum. The current radio signature is compared with a plurality of reference radio signatures. Each reference radio signature in the plurality of reference radio signatures is associated with a global position. When the comparing identifies a unique match between the current radio signature and a reference radio signature in the plurality of reference radio signatures, the radio receiver is deemed to be localized to the global position associated with the reference radio signature.

    Abstract translation: 提供了用于定位无线电接收机的地理位置的方法,无线电设备,组件以及其他设备。 获得当前的无线电签名。 当前的无线电签名包括共同表示频谱的多个测量信号质量。 多个测量信号质量中的每个测量信号质量对应于频谱的一部分。 将当前无线电签名与多个参考无线电签名进行比较。 多个参考无线电签名中的每个参考无线电签名与全局位置相关联。 当比较识别当前无线电签名与多个参考无线电签名中的参考无线电签名之间的唯一匹配时,认为无线电接收机被定位到与参考无线电签名相关联的全局位置。

    Systems and methods for providing product information over a carrier wave
    6.
    发明授权
    Systems and methods for providing product information over a carrier wave 有权
    通过载波提供产品信息的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08892064B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-11-18

    申请号:US13609140

    申请日:2012-09-10

    Inventor: Jackson Kit Wang

    Abstract: A method is provided that comprises tuning a radio system to a frequency band that contains a locally-broadcast terrestrial radio signal. The locally-broadcast terrestrial radio signal comprising a main signal component and a side data component is thereby received. In response to receiving the locally-broadcast terrestrial radio signal a determination is made as to a permissible time for processing the side data component using a time slot schedule. The side data component is processed at the permissible time. A message corresponding to the side data component is outputted to an output device. In some instances, the side data component includes the message. In other instances, the method further includes searching a message lookup list using a code included in the side data component. When a stored code is found that matches the code, the message corresponding to the matching stored code is outputted.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种方法,其包括将无线电系统调谐到包含本地广播的地面无线电信号的频带。 由此接收包括主信号分量和侧数据分量的本地广播地面无线电信号。 响应于接收本地广播地面无线电信号,确定使用时隙调度来处理侧面数据组件的允许时间。 侧面数据组件在允许的时间内进行处理。 与侧面数据分量相对应的消息被输出到输出装置。 在某些情况下,侧面数据组件包括消息。 在其他实例中,该方法还包括使用包括在侧面数据组件中的代码来搜索消息查找列表。 当找到与代码相匹配的存储代码时,输​​出与匹配的存储代码相对应的消息。

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING PRODUCT INFORMATION OVER A CARRIER WAVE
    7.
    发明申请
    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING PRODUCT INFORMATION OVER A CARRIER WAVE 有权
    用于在载波上提供产品信息的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20130070877A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-03-21

    申请号:US13609140

    申请日:2012-09-10

    Inventor: Jackson Kit Wang

    Abstract: A method is provided that comprises tuning a radio system to a frequency band that contains a locally-broadcast terrestrial radio signal. The locally-broadcast terrestrial radio signal comprising a main signal component and a side data component is thereby received. In response to receiving the locally-broadcast terrestrial radio signal a determination is made as to a permissible time for processing the side data component using a time slot schedule. The side data component is processed at the permissible time. A message corresponding to the side data component is outputted to an output device. In some instances, the side data component includes the message. In other instances, the method further includes searching a message lookup list using a code included in the side data component. When a stored code is found that matches the code, the message corresponding to the matching stored code is outputted.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种方法,其包括将无线电系统调谐到包含本地广播的地面无线电信号的频带。 由此接收包括主信号分量和侧数据分量的本地广播地面无线电信号。 响应于接收本地广播地面无线电信号,确定使用时隙调度来处理侧面数据组件的允许时间。 侧面数据组件在允许的时间内进行处理。 与侧面数据分量相对应的消息被输出到输出装置。 在某些情况下,侧面数据组件包括消息。 在其他实例中,该方法还包括使用包括在侧面数据组件中的代码来搜索消息查找列表。 当找到与代码相匹配的存储代码时,输​​出与匹配的存储代码相对应的消息。

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MODIFYING POWER USAGE
    8.
    发明申请
    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MODIFYING POWER USAGE 有权
    用于修改电力使用的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20130038468A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-02-14

    申请号:US13476967

    申请日:2012-05-21

    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing energy management utilize wireless wide-area network broadcast signals and a decentralized receiver architecture to allow customers to make informed choices with regard to energy consumption and load shedding for particular appliances. A receiver assembly embedded within an appliance receives a broadcast signal, e.g., an FM subcarrier signal, including tariff data and other electrical grid data. A processor coupled with the receiver controls the appliance in accordance with the received data and in accordance with user-defined preferences. In some embodiments, a transceiver assembly is embedded in one or more appliances in a household. Each transceiver is configured to receive broadcast signals regarding grid data, and to communicate with other appliances and/or a usage meter over a wireless personal area network. Meter data from one of more households may be aggregated and uplinked back to the energy provider or other entities.

    Abstract translation: 用于提供能量管理的系统和方法利用无线广域网广播信号和分散式接收机架构,以允许客户在特定设备的能量消耗和负载消耗方面做出明智的选择。 嵌入设备内的接收器组件接收包括费率数据和其他电网数据的广播信号,例如FM子载波信号。 与接收器耦合的处理器根据接收到的数据并根据用户定义的偏好来控制设备。 在一些实施例中,收发机组件嵌入在家庭中的一个或多个家用电器中。 每个收发器被配置为接收关于网格数据的广播信号,并且通过无线个人区域网络与其他设备和/或使用度量表进行通信。 来自一个以上家庭的仪表数据可能会聚合并上传回能源供应商或其他实体。

    Systems and methods for modifying utility usage
    9.
    发明授权
    Systems and methods for modifying utility usage 有权
    用于修改实用程序使用的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08704678B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-04-22

    申请号:US13535184

    申请日:2012-06-27

    Abstract: A receiver assembly for managing an appliance comprises a receiver that receives a first datacast comprising utility information, a processor that controls the appliance based on the utility information, a display that notifies a user of the utility information, and an input interface that receives instructions from the user on whether to alter appliance usage based on the utility information. When an instruction is received by the input interface to alter usage of the appliance based on the utility information, the appliance is regulated by the utility information in the first datacast and subsequent datacasts until an override instruction occurs. When an override instruction is received, the appliance is not regulated by the utility information in the first datacast and subsequent datacasts until an instruction is received by the input interface from the user to alter usage of the appliance as a function of the utility information.

    Abstract translation: 用于管理设备的接收器组件包括:接收器,其接收包括实用程序信息的第一数据广播;基于所述效用信息来控制所述设备的处理器;向用户通知所述效用信息的显示器;以及接收来自 用户是否根据实用程序信息更改设备使用情况。 当输入接口接收到指令以根据效用信息改变设备的使用时,设备由第一数据广播和后续数据包中的效用信息进行调节,直到发生超驰指令。 当接收到超驰指令时,器具不受第一数据广播和后续数据广播中的效用信息的约束,直到来自用户的输入接口接收到指令,以根据效用信息改变设备的使用。

    Systems and methods for modifying power usage
    10.
    发明授权
    Systems and methods for modifying power usage 有权
    修改电力使用的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08665111B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-03-04

    申请号:US13476967

    申请日:2012-05-21

    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing energy management utilize wireless wide-area network broadcast signals and a decentralized receiver architecture to allow customers to make informed choices with regard to energy consumption and load shedding for particular appliances. A receiver assembly embedded within an appliance receives a broadcast signal, e.g., an FM subcarrier signal, including tariff data and other electrical grid data. A processor coupled with the receiver controls the appliance in accordance with the received data and in accordance with user-defined preferences. In some embodiments, a transceiver assembly is embedded in one or more appliances in a household. Each transceiver is configured to receive broadcast signals regarding grid data, and to communicate with other appliances and/or a usage meter over a wireless personal area network. Meter data from one of more households may be aggregated and uplinked back to the energy provider or other entities.

    Abstract translation: 用于提供能量管理的系统和方法利用无线广域网广播信号和分散式接收机架构,以允许客户在特定设备的能量消耗和负载消耗方面做出明智的选择。 嵌入设备内的接收器组件接收包括费率数据和其他电网数据的广播信号,例如FM子载波信号。 与接收器耦合的处理器根据接收到的数据并根据用户定义的偏好来控制设备。 在一些实施例中,收发机组件嵌入在家庭中的一个或多个家用电器中。 每个收发器被配置为接收关于网格数据的广播信号,并且通过无线个人区域网络与其他设备和/或使用度量表进行通信。 来自一个以上家庭的仪表数据可能会聚合并上传回能源供应商或其他实体。

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