HOUSEHOLD ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ONE OR MORE APPLIANCES AND POWER GENERATOR
    1.
    发明申请
    HOUSEHOLD ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ONE OR MORE APPLIANCES AND POWER GENERATOR 有权
    一个或多个电器和发电机的家庭能源管理系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120065787A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-03-15

    申请号:US12896247

    申请日:2010-10-01

    IPC分类号: G06F1/26

    摘要: A device and method for enabling an home energy management (HEM) system to work with a home power generator to run the home in a “survival mode” when the home has lost power from the main utility feed. The HEM controls the operation of the main appliances/loads to enable the homeowner to have basic functionality (hot water, lights, heat, cooking & preserving food) of their home, all while ensuring the max draw on the home does not exceed the output rating of the generator thereby allowing the use of a smaller generator while still providing functionality similar to larger generators resulting in energy and cost savings to the consumer.

    摘要翻译: 一种家庭能量管理系统(HEM)的系统和方法,用于在家庭从主用电源馈电失去电力的情况下使家用发电机工作,以“生存模式”运行家庭。 HEM控制主要设备/负载的运行,以使家庭拥有家庭的基本功能(热水,灯,热,烹饪和保存食物),同时确保家庭的最大吸收量不超过输出 发电机的额定值允许使用更小的发电机,同时仍然提供类似于较大发电机的功能,从而为消费者节省能源和成本。

    ENERGY MANAGER-WATER LEAK DETECTION
    2.
    发明申请
    ENERGY MANAGER-WATER LEAK DETECTION 有权
    能源管理者 - 水泄漏检测

    公开(公告)号:US20120026004A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-02-02

    申请号:US12942756

    申请日:2010-11-09

    IPC分类号: G08B21/00 G01M3/28

    CPC分类号: G01M3/2807 E03B7/075

    摘要: Methods and systems are disclosed for monitoring water leaks within a home. A home network with various devices monitors these devices with a controller. Information is received from a water flow meter via a transceiver for tracking a total water flow amount through pipelines in the home. By comparing information collected to a predetermined threshold, a leak is determined as present or not within each pipeline. Upon the detection of a leak in the home, a home owner is notified of the condition so that action is taken expeditiously. A shut off valve can be triggered remotely when a request is received from the user, which closes the water pipeline to prevent water damage.

    摘要翻译: 公开了用于监测家庭内的漏水的方法和系统。 具有各种设备的家庭网络使用控制器监视这些设备。 通过收发器从水流量计接收信息,以通过家庭中的管道跟踪总的水流量。 通过将收集的信息与预定阈值进行比较,在每个流水线内确定泄漏是否存在。 在检测到家中泄漏的情况下,房屋所有者被通知该条件,以便迅速采取行动。 当从用户接收到请求时,可以远程触发关闭阀,关闭水管道以防止水损坏。

    Household energy management system and method for one or more appliances and power generator
    3.
    发明授权
    Household energy management system and method for one or more appliances and power generator 有权
    一种或多种家用电器和发电机的家用能源管理系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09246332B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-01-26

    申请号:US12896247

    申请日:2010-10-01

    IPC分类号: H02J3/14 H02J3/38

    摘要: A device and method for enabling an home energy management (HEM) system to work with a home power generator to run the home in a “survival mode” when the home has lost power from the main utility feed. The HEM controls the operation of the main appliances/loads to enable the homeowner to have basic functionality (hot water, lights, heat, cooking & preserving food) of their home, all while ensuring the max draw on the home does not exceed the output rating of the generator thereby allowing the use of a smaller generator while still providing functionality similar to larger generators resulting in energy and cost savings to the consumer.

    摘要翻译: 一种家庭能量管理系统(HEM)的系统和方法,用于在家庭从主用电源馈电失去电力的情况下使家用发电机工作,以“生存模式”运行家庭。 HEM控制主要设备/负载的运行,以使家庭拥有家庭的基本功能(热水,灯,热,烹饪和保存食物),同时确保家庭的最大吸收量不超过输出 发电机的额定值允许使用更小的发电机,同时仍然提供类似于较大发电机的功能,从而为消费者节省能源和成本。

    Energy manager—water leak detection
    4.
    发明授权
    Energy manager—water leak detection 有权
    能源经理 - 漏水检测

    公开(公告)号:US09019120B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-04-28

    申请号:US12942756

    申请日:2010-11-09

    IPC分类号: G08C23/00 G01M3/28 E03B7/07

    CPC分类号: G01M3/2807 E03B7/075

    摘要: Methods and systems are disclosed for monitoring water leaks within a home. A home network with various devices monitors these devices with a controller. Information is received from a water flow meter via a transceiver for tracking a total water flow amount through pipelines in the home. By comparing information collected to a predetermined threshold, a leak is determined as present or not within each pipeline. Upon the detection of a leak in the home, a home owner is notified of the condition so that action is taken expeditiously. A shut off valve can be triggered remotely when a request is received from the user, which closes the water pipeline to prevent water damage.

    摘要翻译: 公开了用于监测家庭内的漏水的方法和系统。 具有各种设备的家庭网络使用控制器监视这些设备。 通过收发器从水流量计接收信息,以通过家庭中的管道跟踪总的水流量。 通过将收集的信息与预定阈值进行比较,在每个流水线内确定泄漏是否存在。 在检测到家中泄漏的情况下,房屋所有者被通知该条件,以便迅速采取行动。 当从用户接收到请求时,可以远程触发关闭阀,关闭水管道以防止水损坏。

    SELF-PROGRAMMING WATER HEATER
    5.
    发明申请
    SELF-PROGRAMMING WATER HEATER 有权
    自编程水加热器

    公开(公告)号:US20130051777A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-02-28

    申请号:US13221962

    申请日:2011-08-31

    IPC分类号: F24H9/20 H05B1/02 F24H1/20

    摘要: A hot water heater includes a tank for storing water, one or more heating elements for selectively applying heat to the water in the tank, and a controller for controlling the heating elements, operative to automatically self-program control of the hot water heater to reduce energy consumption of the hot water heater based on usage data. The controller is operative to execute a learning algorithm that tracks usage data of the hot water heater based on one or more parameters.

    摘要翻译: 热水加热器包括用于储存水的罐,用于选择性地向罐中的水施加热量的一个或多个加热元件和用于控制加热元件的控制器,用于自动地对热水器的自动程序控制以减少 基于使用数据的热水器的能耗。 控制器用于执行基于一个或多个参数跟踪热水器的使用数据的学习算法。

    HOUSEHOLD ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
    7.
    发明申请
    HOUSEHOLD ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 有权
    家庭能源管理系统

    公开(公告)号:US20130345891A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-12-26

    申请号:US13973463

    申请日:2013-08-22

    IPC分类号: G05F5/00

    摘要: A household energy management system for managing multiple appliances is provided. In an embodiment the system comprises a controller for managing power consumption of multiple appliances within a household; a utility meter for measuring an amount of energy usage to a household, the utility meter communicating to the controller a demand limit; and a user interface through which a user can enter a parameter of energy usage. The controller establishes a demand limit, A communication network connects the controller to the utility meter and/or to a demand server. The controller controls or operates the multiple appliances based cm communications from at least one of the utility meter, the user interface, and a demand server, such that the energy usage does not exceed the established demand limit.

    摘要翻译: 提供了用于管理多种电器的家用能源管理系统。 在一个实施例中,系统包括用于管理家庭内的多个家用电器的功耗的控制器; 用于测量对家庭的能量使用量的效用度量仪,所述公用电表与所述控制器通信需求限制; 以及用户界面,用户可以通过该界面输入能量使用参数。 控制器建立需求限制,通信网络将控制器连接到公用事业仪表和/或需求服务器。 控制器控制或操作来自公用事业计量表,用户界面和需求服务器中的至少一个的基于多个设备的cm通信,使得能量使用不超过建立的需求限制。

    HOT WATER HEATER WITH AN INTEGRATED FLOW METER
    8.
    发明申请
    HOT WATER HEATER WITH AN INTEGRATED FLOW METER 审中-公开
    具有集成流量计的热水加热器

    公开(公告)号:US20120054123A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-03-01

    申请号:US12873768

    申请日:2010-09-01

    IPC分类号: G06F19/00 F16K37/00 G01F1/00

    摘要: An apparatus and method are disclosed that monitors water of a water heating and storage system. At least one flow meter is integrated within the system having a tank for storing water to be heated. The meter is in communication with other devices in a home network and a controller of the network with a communication module. The flow meter is connected to the cold water inlet pipe and/or the hot water outlet pipe of the system. Data is presented to the user to enable more informed use of water and of water consumption habits.

    摘要翻译: 公开了监测水加热和储存系统的水的装置和方法。 至少一个流量计集成在系统内,具有用于储存待加热水的罐。 该仪表与家庭网络中的其他设备和具有通信模块的网络控制器通信。 流量计连接到系统的冷水入口管和/或热水出口管。 向用户呈现数据,以便更多地了解用水和消耗水的习惯。

    MANAGE WHOLE HOME APPLIANCES/LOADS TO A PEAK ENERGY CONSUMPTION
    9.
    发明申请
    MANAGE WHOLE HOME APPLIANCES/LOADS TO A PEAK ENERGY CONSUMPTION 审中-公开
    管理家用电器/负载到能源消耗

    公开(公告)号:US20120053741A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-03-01

    申请号:US13042550

    申请日:2011-03-08

    IPC分类号: G06F1/32 G06F1/28

    摘要: A household energy management method is provided comprising: a local generator for generating local energy, wherein the local generator is selected from the group consisting of wind, solar, water, and fuel powered generators. The capacity of the local generator establishes a supply limit. The method further comprises: determining a demand schedule and a peak demand limit from a controller; and, determining whether the demand schedule and peak demand indicates occurrences of exceeding the supply limit. If peak demand exceeds the supply limit, then the controller sheds the load of one or more appliances to prohibit the peak demand from exceeding the supply limit. Shedding load of at least one appliance is initiated based on a predetermined hierarchy of shedding load.

    摘要翻译: 提供一种家用能源管理方法,包括:用于产生局部能量的局部发电机,其中本地发电机选自风,太阳能,水和燃料发电机组。 本地发电机的容量建立供应限制。 该方法还包括:从控制器确定需求调度和峰值需求限制; 并确定需求调度表和峰值需求是否表明出现超出供应限制。 如果峰值需求超过供应限制,则控制器减轻一个或多个设备的负载,以禁止峰值需求超过供应限制。 至少一个设备的脱落负载基于脱落负载的预定层级开始。

    CRITICAL PEAK PRICING AUDIO ALERT
    10.
    发明申请
    CRITICAL PEAK PRICING AUDIO ALERT 审中-公开
    关键价格声音提示

    公开(公告)号:US20120050037A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-03-01

    申请号:US12873951

    申请日:2010-09-01

    IPC分类号: G08B21/00

    CPC分类号: H04L12/2827 G07F15/10

    摘要: An energy management system and method of alerting a consumer of a peak pricing event receives information relating to cost of energy use and communicates data to one or more appliances in response thereto. An audible source operatively associated with a controller/module or one or more appliances signals a response. The audible signal can be used in conjunction with other types of alerts to the homeowner. The system preferably uses existing microprocessor based speakers provided in one or more appliances in order to disseminate the audio signal throughout the home.

    摘要翻译: 提醒消费者峰值定价事件的能量管理系统和方法接收与能源使用成本相关的信息,并响应于此向一个或多个设备传送数据。 可操作地与控制器/模块或一个或多个设备相关联的声源响应。 可听见的信号可以与其他类型的警报结合使用到房主。 该系统优选地使用设置在一个或多个设备中的现有的基于微处理器的扬声器,以便在整个家庭中传播音频信号。