公开(公告)号：WO2021007305A1

公开(公告)日：2021-01-14

申请号：PCT/US2020/041171

申请日：2020-07-08

Applicant: ACLARA TECHNOLOGIES LLC

Inventor： HAYNES, David

IPC: G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q20/40 ,  G06Q50/06

Abstract: Systems and methods for performing energy transactions including a number of market participant nodes associated with an energy market participant, and a number of market authority node devices associated with a market authority. A network operator node device is further included, which is associated with a network operator. The market participant node device, the market authority node devices, and the network operator node devices are configured to communicate with each other to facilitate an energy transaction.

公开(公告)号：WO2018064168A1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-05

申请号：PCT/US2017/053725

申请日：2017-09-27

Applicant: ACLARA TECHNOLOGIES LLC

Inventor： HAYNES, David ,  ELLIS, Todd

IPC: G01D4/00 ,  G01D4/02

Abstract: An improvement to a utility (U) meter's (M) meter reading schema. The improvement includes a device (D) responsive to a native language with which a meter is programmed to convert communications to and from the meter from that native language into a neutral language. The neutral language is convertible by other meters programmed with different native languages into the native language of a particular meter for meters programmed with different native languages can communicate with each other. This allows facilities within a localized area of a utility's power grid (G) to form into a micro-grid (MG) in which meters programmed with the same or different native languages can communicate with each other without having communications between them routed through a central location of the utility.

Abstract translation: 对公用事业（U）仪表（M）读表模式的改进。 改进包括一个装置（D），它响应一种母语，仪表被编程为将来自仪表的通信从该母语转换为中性语言。 中性语言可以用其他本地语言编程的其他计量表转换为特定计量表的本地语言，用不同本地语言编程的计量表可以相互通信。 这允许公用事业电网（G）的局部区域内的设施形成为微电网（MG），其中用相同或不同本地语言编程的电表可以彼此通信，而不通过它们之间的通信路由通过中央 该实用程序的位置。

公开(公告)号：WO2022016080A1

公开(公告)日：2022-01-20

申请号：PCT/US2021/042020

申请日：2021-07-16

Applicant: ACLARA TECHNOLOGIES LLC

Inventor： HAYNES, David ,  FLECK, Christopher ,  SMITH, Roger ,  ROSS, Rebecca

IPC: G01R29/00 ,  G06F1/26 ,  G01R29/18 ,  H02J13/00002 ,  H02J13/00026 ,  H02J2203/10 ,  H02J3/08 ,  H04W4/12

Abstract: A node in a power distribution system is described. The node includes an electrical connection to a single-phase power signal from an AC mains power source, a wireless communication interface configured to receive a first phase synchronization message, and a controller. The controller is configured to determine whether the first phase synchronization message is acceptable and detect a zero-crossing event on the single phase power signal subsequent to the receipt of the first phase synchronization message in response to determining that the first phase synchronization message is acceptable. The controller is further configured to calculate a time difference between the receipt of the first phase synchronization signal and the detected zero-crossing event, determine a local phase angle based on the time difference, and establish an identity of the single phase power signal based on the local phase angle.

公开(公告)号：WO2022006414A1

公开(公告)日：2022-01-06

申请号：PCT/US2021/040116

申请日：2021-07-01

Applicant: ACLARA TECHNOLOGIES LLC

Inventor： FLECK, Christopher ,  SMITH, Roger ,  ROSS, Rebecca ,  HAYNES, David

IPC: G01R29/18 ,  G01R25/00 ,  H02J13/00 ,  H02J3/08 ,  H04L7/02

Abstract: Systems for determining a phase of a device coupled to an electrical distribution system. The system includes a number of gateway devices configured to transmit a synchronization signal. The gateway device receives a node response message from a first node device that includes a duration value indicating a time between a receipt of the transmitted synchronization signal and a detected zero crossing. The gateway device compares the duration value against duration values received from node devices with a known phase connection and determines a phase of the first node device based on the comparison.

公开(公告)号：WO2018064167A1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-05

申请号：PCT/US2017/053721

申请日：2017-09-27

Applicant: ACLARA TECHNOLOGIES LLC

Inventor： HAYNES, David ,  DIERKING, Timothy

IPC: G06F13/42 ,  G06F1/32

Abstract: Improvements to IEC 61968-9:2013 meter reading schemas. These include significantly compressing messages into a single integer number which, when transmitted over a utility's communication system, is used to configure meters at utility user locations, obtain meter data, command and control operations at a utility location, and expand messaging capabilities. A method is disclosed for simplifying the IEC 61968-9:2013 schema for communications between a HeadEnd utility communications facility and the meter at an EndPoint so to enable use of the schema for operations it could not previously perform. While providing this enhanced capability, the IEC 61968-9:2013 schema's ability to function for its intended purpose; i.e., meter reading and control, is not compromised or impeded.

Abstract translation:

对IEC 61968-9：2013抄表模式的改进。 这些包括将消息显着压缩成单个整数，当在公用事业的通信系统上传输时，用于在公用事业用户位置配置仪表，获得仪表数据，在公用事业场所的命令和控制操作以及扩展消息收发能力。 公开了一种简化IEC 61968-9：2013架构的方法，用于HeadEnd实用程序通信设施与EndPoint中的仪表之间的通信，以便能够将架构用于以前无法执行的操作。 在提供这种增强功能的同时，IEC 61968-9：2013模式能够实现其预期目的; 即仪表读数和控制，不会受到影响或阻碍。

公开(公告)号：WO2014204664A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-24

申请号：PCT/US2014/041053

申请日：2014-06-05

Applicant: ACLARA TECHNOLOGIES LLC

Inventor： HAYNES, David

IPC: G06Q50/06

CPC classification number: H02J4/00 ,  H02J3/14 ,  H02J13/0062 ,  Y02B70/3225 ,  Y02B90/2638 ,  Y04S20/222 ,  Y04S40/124

Abstract: An energy management system (EMS) is connected to a distribution grid upstream of substation transformers and provides a demand response (DR) program signal to the distribution grid. The program signal specifies a target load adjustment. A plurality of DR RCE (Demand Response Remote Communication Equipment) are connected to phases of the distribution grid downstream of a corresponding substation transformer. Each DR RCE controls an operation of a plurality of endpoint devices. A plurality of FANG devices, each connected to phases of the distribution grid downstream of a corresponding substation transformer, receives the DR program signal via the grid. Each FANG device selectively controls power to its endpoint devices in response to a received DR program signal. As a result, the FANG device reduces the total power applied to its endpoint devices in response to the DR program signal.

Abstract translation: 能源管理系统（EMS）连接到变电站变压器上游的配电网，并向配电网提供需求响应（DR）程序信号。 程序信号指定目标负载调整。 多个DR RCE（需求响应远程通信设备）连接到相应变电站变压器下游配电网的相位。 每个DR RCE控制多个端点设备的操作。 多个FANG设备，每个连接到相应变电站变压器下游配电网的相位，通过电网接收DR程序信号。 响应于所接收的DR程序信号，每个FANG设备选择性地控制其端点设备的功率。 因此，响应于DR程序信号，FANG设备减少了应用于其端点设备的总功率。