公开(公告)号：US20170059744A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-02

申请号：US14842083

申请日：2015-09-01

Applicant: Southern Company Services, Inc.

Inventor： Brandon Lundy ,  Derl W. Rhoades

IPC: G01W1/10 ,  G01R21/133 ,  G01D4/00

CPC classification number: G01W1/10 ,  G01D4/002 ,  G01R22/063 ,  Y02B90/241 ,  Y04S20/32 ,  Y04S20/36 ,  Y04S20/48

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for confirming a tornado event has contacted the ground surface and generating a path prediction. Upon receipt of power outage alarms from metering devices, the Advance Metering Infrastructure (AMI) application can generate cluster areas based on the location of the metering devices. The AMI application can compare cluster area to a tornado pattern to determine if the cluster area has experienced a tornado. AMI application can determine a speed and a direction of the tornado event based on the location and a time stamp associated with the metering devices in the cluster areas.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于确认龙卷风事件已经接触地面并产生路径预测的各种实施例。 在从计量设备接收到断电报警时，高级计量基础设施（AMI）应用程序可以基于计量设备的位置生成群集区域。 AMI应用程序可以将集群区域与龙卷风模式进行比较，以确定集群区域是否经历了龙卷风。 AMI应用可以基于与集群区域中的计量设备相关联的位置和时间戳来确定龙卷风事件的速度和方向。

公开(公告)号：US09030334B2

公开(公告)日：2015-05-12

申请号：US12879240

申请日：2010-09-10

Applicant: Arnold Cory Solomon

Inventor： Arnold Cory Solomon

IPC: G08C15/06 ,  H04Q9/00 ,  G08C15/00

CPC classification number: H04Q9/00 ,  G08C15/00 ,  H04Q2209/60 ,  H04Q2209/86

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for locating utility metering devices. Utility metering devices that are lost or stolen and that are facilitating unauthorized utility service access. Many AMI and/or AMR deployments lack the ability to remotely deactivate a meter. Accordingly, embodiments of this disclosure can generate a zone of interest in which an unauthorized utility metering device is located, and the unauthorized utility metering device can be subsequently located within the zone of interest.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于定位公用计量装置的各种实施例。 实用计量设备丢失或被盗，并且正在促进未经授权的公用事业服务访问。 许多AMI和/或AMR部署无法远程停用仪表。 因此，本公开的实施例可以产生未授权公用计量设备所在的关注区域，并且未经授权的公用计量设备可以随后位于感兴趣的区域内。

公开(公告)号：US09030333B2

公开(公告)日：2015-05-12

申请号：US12908499

申请日：2010-10-20

Applicant: Joseph John Garrett ,  Brandon Keith Lundy ,  Derl Wayne Rhoades

Inventor： Joseph John Garrett ,  Brandon Keith Lundy ,  Derl Wayne Rhoades

IPC: G08B23/00 ,  G01R22/06 ,  G01R22/10

CPC classification number: G01R22/063 ,  G01R22/10 ,  Y02B90/246 ,  Y04S20/42 ,  Y04S20/46

Abstract: Systems and methods for visualization of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) deployments are disclosed. A status associated with communications towers or metering devices in an AMI deployment can be monitored based on alarms generated by a metering vendor system or based on thresholds specified in the AMI operations database. A user interface can be generated that allows the AMI deployment to be visualized, with status indicators associated with statuses overlaid on a map. The user interface can further facilitate visualization of progress of tasks associated with AMI operations.

Abstract translation: 披露了高级计量基础设施（AMI）部署可视化的系统和方法。 可以基于计量供应商系统生成的报警或基于AMI操作数据库中指定的阈值来监视与AMI部署中的通信塔或计量设备相关的状态。 可以生成一个用户界面，允许可视化AMI部署，状态指示器与状态叠加在地图上。 用户界面可进一步促进与AMI操作相关的任务进度的可视化。

公开(公告)号：US08310370B1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-13

申请号：US12645839

申请日：2009-12-23

Applicant: Olin A. Williams, Jr. ,  Arnold C. Solomon

Inventor： Olin A. Williams, Jr. ,  Arnold C. Solomon

IPC: G08B21/00 ,  G01R21/00

CPC classification number: G01R19/2513

Abstract: A method, system, and apparatus for monitoring electrical safety conditions and managing energy consumption using a microcontroller embedded in a circuit breaker. The microcontroller receives a plurality of inputs detected by a plurality of sensors in the circuit breaker. An amount of energy consumed during a preset interval of time is determined. A temperature of a circuit breaker panel board detected by a temperature sensor is received and compared with a preset temperature alarm threshold value to determine a panel board overheating condition. A condition of the neutral conductor is determined based on a plurality of line voltages and currents received from a plurality of voltage and current sensors by comparing a voltage differential with a preset threshold differential voltage value. A plurality of data values derived from the plurality of sensor inputs and indicative of electrical safety conditions and energy consumption is transmitted via a secure communications link to a data processing system for translation, storage, and presentation to an energy consumer.

Abstract translation: 一种用于监控电气安全条件并使用嵌入在断路器中的微控制器来管理能量消耗的方法，系统和装置。 微控制器接收由断路器中的多个传感器检测到的多个输入。 确定在预设的时间间隔期间消耗的能量的量。 接收由温度传感器检测到的断路器面板的温度，并将其与预设的温度警报阈值进行比较，以确定面板板过热状况。 通过将电压差与预设的阈值差分电压值进行比较，基于从多个电压和电流传感器接收的多个线电压和电流来确定中性线的条件。 从多个传感器输入导出并指示电气安全条件和能量消耗的多个数据值经由安全通信链路传送到数据处理系统，用于翻译，存储和呈现给能量消耗者。

公开(公告)号：US20120191665A1

公开(公告)日：2012-07-26

申请号：US13010309

申请日：2011-01-20

Applicant: Gregory Ray Floyd ,  Steven Kirk Hubbartt

Inventor： Gregory Ray Floyd ,  Steven Kirk Hubbartt

IPC: G06F15/16 ,  G06F17/30

CPC classification number: H04L67/141 ,  H04L51/30

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for communicating with an integrated distribution management system (IDMS). An IDMS often employs a communications protocol that is incompatible with a service oriented architecture. Accordingly, embodiments of the disclosure can allow utility computing systems in a service oriented architecture or in a messaging based environment to communicate with an IDMS.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于与综合分发管理系统（IDMS）通信的各种实施例。 IDMS通常采用与面向服务架构不兼容的通信协议。 因此，本公开的实施例可以允许在面向服务的架构中或在基于消息的环境中的实用计算系统与IDMS通信。

公开(公告)号：US08195539B1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-05

申请号：US12498068

申请日：2009-07-06

Applicant: Eugenia A. Mitchell ,  Patrice L. Shaver

Inventor： Eugenia A. Mitchell ,  Patrice L. Shaver

IPC: G07F19/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/04

Abstract: A method, system, and computer readable storage medium for open access transmission tariff management for a utility. The system includes a database for storing a plurality of data pertaining to providing transmission service to wholesale customers, and a computer processor coupled to the database and cooperative with a plurality of subsystems. A first subsystem determines a budget transmission billing rate. A second subsystem estimates revenue from wholesale customers. A third subsystem determines an updated budget transmission billing rate and an updated revenue projection. A fourth subsystem determines an actual transmission billing rate. A fifth subsystem analyzes a billed transmission rate on a periodic basis.

Abstract translation: 用于公用事业的开放接入传输资费管理的方法，系统和计算机可读存储介质。 该系统包括用于存储关于向批发客户提供传输服务的多个数据的数据库，以及耦合到数据库并与多个子系统协作的计算机处理器。 第一个子系统确定预算传输计费率。 第二个子系统估计批发客户的收入。 第三子系统确定更新的预算传输计费率和更新的收入预测。 第四个子系统确定实际的传输计费率。 第五个子系统定期分析计费的传输速率。

公开(公告)号：US20100098494A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-22

申请号：US12561070

申请日：2009-09-16

Applicant: JOHN D. PUGH ,  James C. Redwine ,  David W. Morris

Inventor： JOHN D. PUGH ,  James C. Redwine ,  David W. Morris

IPC: B09C1/08

CPC classification number: B09C1/08 ,  B09C1/002

Abstract: The various embodiments of the present invention relate generally to remediation of contaminants in the environment, and more specifically to improved chemistries, systems, and methods for in-situ immobilization of contaminants in various media. More particularly, an aspect of the present invention is directed to an in-situ method for immobilizing a contaminant in a medium, comprising: contacting a medium in-situ with a chemical reagent, the medium comprising a contaminant, wherein the contacting the medium in-situ with a chemical reagent does not involve physical mixing of the medium and the chemical reagent; and immobilizing at least a portion of the contaminant in the medium in-situ to yield an immobilized contaminant in the medium, wherein the immobilized contaminant in the medium is neither extracted from the medium nor degraded by the chemical reagent.

Abstract translation: 本发明的各种实施方案通常涉及对环境中污染物的修复，更具体地涉及用于在各种介质中原位固定污染物的改进的化学物质，系统和方法。 更具体地，本发明的一个方面涉及用于将污染物固定在介质中的原位方法，其包括：使介质与化学试剂原地接触，所述介质包含污染物，其中所述介质与 化学试剂不涉及介质和化学试剂的物理混合; 并且将介质中至少一部分污染物固定在介质中以在介质中产生固定的污染物，其中介质中的固定化污染物既不从介质中提取也不被化学试剂降解。

公开(公告)号：US07702694B1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-20

申请号：US11851894

申请日：2007-09-07

Applicant: Ronald Alan Perkins ,  Darby Elsberry Westfall ,  Gregory Lee Sewell

Inventor： Ronald Alan Perkins ,  Darby Elsberry Westfall ,  Gregory Lee Sewell

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F17/30297

Abstract: A method, system, and computer readable medium for organizing, managing, and accessing large quantities of data in a centralized database received from a plurality of non-homogenous data sources. In the method, a specific format is defined for storing the received data in a plurality of data records in the centralized database. A plurality of datasets are created including a definition and a translation for each data item, the plurality of datasets establishing the data that is transferred into or out of the centralized database. The plurality of datasets are stored in the centralized database. A plurality of value tags are created defining a plurality of data formats and database column names to use in importing or exporting data. An inbound interface is created for accepting data from the plurality of non-homogenous data sources wherein the data represent measured values of physical resources. An outbound interface is created for exporting data upon request to an external application.

Abstract translation: 一种用于组织，管理和访问从多个非均匀数据源接收的集中式数据库中的大量数据的方法，系统和计算机可读介质。 在该方法中，定义了将接收到的数据存储在集中式数据库中的多个数据记录中的特定格式。 创建多个数据集，其中包括用于每个数据项的定义和翻译，所述多个数据集建立传送到或从中央数据库传出的数据。 多个数据集存储在集中式数据库中。 创建多个值标签，定义用于导入或导出数据的多个数据格式和数据库列名。 创建入站接口用于接受来自多个非均匀数据源的数据，其中数据表示物理资源的测量值。 创建一个出站接口，用于根据请求将数据导出到外部应用程序。

公开(公告)号：US07615107B2

公开(公告)日：2009-11-10

申请号：US11517710

申请日：2006-09-08

Applicant: Sergei F. Burlatsky ,  Eric J. Gottung ,  Venkata R. Vedula ,  Michael A. Sloan ,  Vincent C. Nardone ,  Bruce H. Easom ,  Leo A. Smolensky ,  Mark S. Berry

Inventor： Sergei F. Burlatsky ,  Eric J. Gottung ,  Venkata R. Vedula ,  Michael A. Sloan ,  Vincent C. Nardone ,  Bruce H. Easom ,  Leo A. Smolensky ,  Mark S. Berry

IPC: B01D53/04 ,  B03C3/14

CPC classification number: B01D53/10 ,  B01D2251/304 ,  B01D2251/402 ,  B01D2251/404 ,  B01D2253/102 ,  B01D2258/01 ,  B01D2259/4566 ,  B03C1/30 ,  B03C2201/30 ,  F01N3/02 ,  F01N3/0807

Abstract: An emission treatment system includes a first separation device that is operable to introduce one or more sorbents into an exhaust stream having emission products. The sorbent captures the emission products such that the exhaust stream includes sorbent with captured emission products. A second separation device located downstream from the first separation device receives the exhaust stream and utilizes an electrostatic potential to separate the sorbent with captured emission products from the exhaust stream into a discharge stream to produce a clean stream.

Abstract translation: 排放处理系统包括第一分离装置，其可操作以将一种或多种吸附剂引入具有排放产物的排气流中。 吸附剂捕获排放产物，使得废气流包括具有捕获的排放产物的吸附剂。 位于第一分离装置下游的第二分离装置接收排气流并利用静电势将吸附剂与捕获的排放产物从排气流分离成排放流以产生干净的流。

公开(公告)号：US20070237702A1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-11

申请号：US11398149

申请日：2006-04-05

Applicant: Herman Nebrig ,  Chad McKnight

Inventor： Herman Nebrig ,  Chad McKnight

IPC: C01C1/00

CPC classification number: C01C1/022 ,  B01J19/0086

Abstract: A vacuum actuated and sustained ammonia feed system for the pH adjustment of power plant condensate and boiler feed water is described. This system can provide a safe means of providing anhydrous ammonia for pH adjustment to the condensate/feed water system of a power plant.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于发电厂冷凝水和锅炉给水的pH调节的真空致动和持续的氨进料系统。 该系统可以提供一种为发电厂的冷凝水/给水系统提供无水氨进行pH调节的安全手段。