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HVAC remote monitoring system
InactiveUS6385510B1Save moneyOvercome problemsSampled-variable control systemsMechanical apparatusModem deviceMonitoring system
An electronic HVAC monitoring computer continuously monitors the general condition and efficiency of an HVAC system and notifies a central station computer via modem link or other signal transmission means, when the general condition or efficiency of the HVAC system falls below certain industry standard values by a pre-set amount.
Owner:HOOG KLAUS D +1
Inductive power supply system with multiple coil primary
ActiveUS20090230777A1Save energyIncrease powerTransformersCircuit arrangementsCommunications systemElectric power
An inductive power supply including multiple tank circuits and a controller for selecting at least one of the tank circuits in order to wirelessly transfer power based on received power demand information. In addition, a magnet may be used to align multiple remote devices with the inductive power supply. In one embodiment, different communication systems are employed depending on which coil is being used to transfer wireless power.
Owner:PHILIPS IP VENTURES BV
Retrofit LED lamp for fluorescent fixtures without ballast
ActiveUS20070228999A1Increase costLow costLighting support devicesPoint-like light sourceFluorescenceNetwork communication
An energy saving device for an LED lamp mounted to an existing fixture for a fluorescent lamp where the ballast is removed or bypassed. The LEDs are positioned within a tube and electrical power is delivered from a power source to the LEDs. The LED lamp includes means for controlling the delivery of the electrical power from the power source to the LEDs, wherein the use of electrical power can be reduced or eliminated automatically during periods of non-use. Such means for controlling includes means for detecting the level of daylight in the illumination area of said least one LED, in particular a light level photosensor, and means for transmitting to the means for controlling relating to the detected level of daylight from the photosensor. The photosensor can be used in operative association with an on-off switch in power connection to the LEDs, a timer, or with a computer or logic gate array in operative association with a switch, timer, or dimmer that regulates the power to the LEDs. An occupancy sensor that detects motion or a person in the illumination area of the LEDs can be also be used in association with the photosensor and the computer, switch, timer, or dimmer, or in solo operation by itself. Two or more such LED lamps with a computer or logic gate array used with at least one of the lamps can be in network communication with at least one photosensor and / or at least one occupancy sensor to control the power to all the LEDs.
Owner:SIGNIFY HLDG BV
Retrofit LED lamp for fluorescent fixtures without ballast
ActiveUS7507001B2Reduce flickerReduce usageLighting support devicesPoint-like light sourceFluorescenceNetwork communication
An energy saving device for an LED lamp mounted to an existing fixture for a fluorescent lamp where the ballast is removed or bypassed. The LEDs are positioned within a tube and electrical power is delivered from a power source to the LEDs. The LED lamp includes means for controlling the delivery of the electrical power from the power source to the LEDs, wherein the use of electrical power can be reduced or eliminated automatically during periods of non-use. Such means for controlling includes means for detecting the level of daylight in the illumination area of said least one LED, in particular a light level photosensor, and means for transmitting to the means for controlling relating to the detected level of daylight from the photosensor. The photosensor can be used in operative association with an on-off switch in power connection to the LEDs, a timer, or with a computer or logic gate array in operative association with a switch, timer, or dimmer that regulates the power to the LEDs. An occupancy sensor that detects motion or a person in the illumination area of the LEDs can be also be used in association with the photosensor and the computer, switch, timer, or dimmer, or in solo operation by itself. Two or more such LED lamps with a computer or logic gate array used with at least one of the lamps can be in network communication with at least one photosensor and / or at least one occupancy sensor to control the power to all the LEDs.
Owner:SIGNIFY HLDG BV
Method for Voice Activation of a Software Agent from Standby Mode
InactiveUS20140214429A1Save energyPower managementDigital data processing detailsDialog systemBiological activation
A method for voice activation of a software agent from a standby mode. In one embodiment, an audio recording (2) is buffered in an audio buffer (6) and at the same time, the audio recording is input to a secondary voice recognition process (7) which is economical in terms of energy and has an increased false positive rate. When a keyword is recognized, a primary voice recognition process (8) is activated from an inactive state, which converts the audio buffer to text and inputs it to a dialog system (9) which analyzes as to whether there is a relevant question made by the user. If this is the case, the user gets an acoustic reply (3), and if this is not the case, the dialog system and the primary voice recognition process immediately return to the inactive state and transfer the control to the secondary voice recognition process.
Owner:INODYN NEWMEDIA
Occupancy-based zoning climate control system and method
InactiveUS20070045431A1Improve comfortImprove energy efficiencyTemperature control without auxillary powerMechanical apparatusControl systemEngineering
A control system for managing a heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system based on occupancy of an area is provided. The occupancy may be determined by anticipated programming based on time of day zoning, and / or by actual sensed occupancy. In the later, the control system includes an occupancy sensor that communicates with a programmable thermostat. The occupancy sensor is disposed in the area and senses a state of occupancy of the area. The programmable thermostat instructs the HVAC system to adjust the temperature of the area within the structure based on the state of occupancy of that particular area to enhance occupant comfort and energy efficiency. The thermostat may also include programming modes or scripts that may be run to adjust operational control when abnormal occupancy conditions are sensed. Controllable dampers may also be used by the thermostat to achieve micro zoning control of the HVAC system.
Owner:RANCO OF DELAWARE
Methods and apparatuses for implantable medical device telemetry power management
InactiveUS6985773B2Improve reliabilitySave energyTelemedicineHeart stimulatorsRadio receiverRadio reception
An implantable medical device includes a radio-frequency (RF) telemetry circuit and a power connection module through which the RF telemetry circuit is connected to an energy source such as a battery. The power connection module connects power from the energy source to at least one portion of the RF telemetry circuit when a user initiates an RF telemetry session. After the RF telemetry session is completed, the power connection module shuts off the at least one portion of the RF telemetry circuit. Power-on examples include a wireless telemetry activation signal received by a low power radio receiver in the implantable device, a physical motion detected by an activity sensor in the implantable device, an activation of an inductive telemetry circuit in the implantable device, a magnetic field detected by a magnetic field detector in the implantable device, and / or a telemetry activation signal detected by a sensing circuit included in the implantable device. Power-off examples include a wireless termination signal received by the implantable device, a delay timeout following the RF telemetry session, and / or a signal received by an inductive telemetry circuit in the implantable device.
Owner:CARDIAC PACEMAKERS INC
Wireless lighting control system
ActiveUS20130063042A1Easy to installEasily transferableElectrical apparatusElectroluminescent light sourcesElectricityControl signal
A lighting device includes a DC / DC power converter, a controller / processor electrically connected to the DC / DC power converter, a light emitting diode (LED) current control circuit communicably coupled to the controller / processor and electrically connected to the DC / DC power converter, and two or more LEDs comprising at least a first color LED and a second color LED electrically connected to the LED current control circuit. The LED current control circuit provides an on / off signal having a cycle time to each LED in response to one or more control signals received from the controller / processor such that the two or more LEDs produce a blended light having a specified color based on how long each LED is turned ON and / or OFF during the cycle time.
Owner:ILUMI SOLUTIONS
Power management in computer operating systems
InactiveUS20070245163A1Easy to integrateEasy implementation and comparisonDigital data processing detailsOperational systemPick operating system
An apparatus and method are provided for power management in a computer operating system. The method includes providing a plurality of policies which are eligible to be selected for a component, automatically selecting one of the eligible policies to manage the component, and activating the selected policy to manage the component while the system is running without rebooting the system.
Owner:PURDUE RES FOUND INC
Method for preparing graphene compounds and graphene oxide compounds with high efficiency
The invention relates to a method for preparing graphene compounds and graphene oxide compounds with high efficiency, relating to the method for preparing the graphene compounds and the graphene oxide compounds. The invention solves the problems of easy composition of graphene or graphene oxide per se and many process steps, higher cost and difficult dispersedness for preparing the graphene compounds and the graphene oxide compounds by the traditional method at the same time. The invention adopts a mechanical stripping method to obtain the graphene compounds and the graphene oxide compounds. In the invention, an automatic machine is utilized, solid particles are used for assisting stripping, the contact area and the stripping number of the stripping process are greatly increased, and carbon material powder experiences a lot of stripping processes through the action of shear and impact, thereby obviously improving the stripping efficiency and achieving the purpose of uniform dispersedness to the composites. The method is suitable for industrial mass production of the graphene compounds and the graphene oxide compounds.
Owner:HARBIN INST OF TECH
System and method for controlling appliances and thermostat for use therewith
InactiveUS7469550B2Save energySaving of operationTemperature control without auxillary powerMechanical apparatusThermostatEngineering
An energy saving control for appliances via an intelligent thermostat is provided. This intelligent thermostat provides programmatic control over the HVAC system, and provides coordinated control over the appliances. This control over the appliances is accomplished via a communications network between the intelligent thermostat and the appliances. The appliances include occupancy sensors and transmit usage and occupancy information to the intelligent thermostat. The intelligent thermostat processes this information to determine the occupancy of the dwelling. The thermostat controls the HVAC system and the appliances according to the determined occupancy of the dwelling.
Owner:ROBERTSHAW CONTROLS CO
System and method for monitoring and estimating energy resource consumption
ActiveUS20080224892A1Good estimateEasy to understandEnergy efficient ICTElectric signal transmission systemsElectricityEngineering
The present invention discloses a system for monitoring and estimating the consumption of energy resources in real-time. The system includes an interactive user module, a measuring unit and a wireless network. The measuring unit is interfaced to a utility meter. Optionally, the measuring unit can also function as a stand alone device. The measuring unit is further connected to the interactive user module via the wireless network. The system monitors energy resource consumption such as electricity, gas or water consumption in real-time, generates and displays graphs of energy resource consumption over user selected time periods and enables communication with at least one utility company. The system increases the users' awareness of their energy consumption and aids users in dynamic or deregulated pricing environments to shed load when the energy resource is most expensive. With knowledge of their energy use, the users can take proactive steps to control their energy consumption and save money. A method of estimating the energy resource consumption over a period of time is also provided.
Owner:ITRON NETWORKED SOLUTIONS INC
Substation intelligent robot inspection system and inspection method
ActiveCN102280826AInspection path optimizationIn place detection time is fastCircuit arrangementsSustainable buildingsSmart substationTransformer
The invention discloses an intelligent robot inspection system and an intelligent robot inspection method for transformer station. The intelligent robot inspection system comprises a monitoring centre, which is connected to at least one station robot intelligent inspection system of a transformer station, and each station robot intelligent inspection system comprises at least one base station. At the same time, the transformer station is also provided with an environment acquisition subsystem inside and fixed point monitoring subsystems disposed at devices needed to be monitored in the transformer station. The intelligent inspection robot is provided with an intelligent inspection robot lower computer connected to a detection unit, the detection unit includes an infrared detection unit and an ultraviolet detection unit, and the ultraviolet detection unit includes an ultraviolet video server and an ultraviolet detection device. The intelligent robot inspection system and the intelligent robot inspection method have the advantages of optimized inspection path, excellent safety protection, high intelligent degree, all-time fault detection and seamless video monitor, thus providing brand new technology detection means and all-round safety guarantee for an intelligent transformer station.
Owner:STATE GRID INTELLIGENCE TECH CO LTD
Communications system and smart device APPS supporting segmented order distributed distribution system
InactiveUS20150227890A1Without compromising anonymityFacilitating commerceBuying/selling/leasing transactionsLogisticsControl communicationsControl signal
The communication hardware of the system is controlled by software processes that are preferably grouped as engines that also retrieve process and store data using system hardware. The engines control the communication system hardware to send and receive signals to and from users of the system. The communication signals may include data and control signals for exchanging information and also control signals for remote hardware that, for example, generate displays on user hardware such as smart devices. The communications system allows coordination of segmented order deliveries in a segmented order distributed distribution system. The infrastructure described supports efficient communication to a network of couriers and smart device APPS. Systems, methods and applications for using electronic lists to facilitate commerce, excursion organization and political discourse are also described. Lists stored within the system may be used to facilitate a distributed distribution system using trusted drivers and authorized affiliates.
Owner:BEDNAREK KRISTIN KAYE +2
Secure firmware update
InactiveUS20060143600A1Maintain securityImprove efficiencyComputer security arrangementsSpecific program execution arrangementsAuthenticationFirmware
A secure firmware update method includes receiving a firmware update image, for example, firmware code including corrected or updated functionality. Next, the firmware update image and the source of the firmware update image are authenticated. After the firmware update image and the source of the firmware update image have been authenticated, the current firmware image is replaced by the firmware update image. If either of the new firmware image or the firmware update module is not authorized, the memory remains locked; thereby, preventing the unauthorized firmware image from being flashed into the memory. An electronic device includes a processor and a memory. The memory maintains instructions that when executed by the processor, causes the processor to receive a firmware update image. Next, the instructions cause the processor to authenticate the firmware update image and the source of the image. After the firmware update image and the source of the firmware update image have been authenticated, the current firmware image is replaced by the firmware update image.
Owner:KINGLITE HLDG INC
Method for preparing graphene or graphene oxide by using high-efficiency and low-cost mechanical stripping
InactiveCN101817516AImprove stripping efficiencyLight in massHigh volume manufacturingSolid particle
The invention provides a method for preparing graphene or graphene oxide by using high-efficiency and low-cost mechanical stripping and relates to a preparation method of the graphene or the graphene oxide, solving the problems that the traditional micro-mechanical stripping method has low efficiency and can not be used for large-batch production. The method comprises the following step of separating carbon materials by utilizing solid particles and a liquid working medium (or gas working medium) and adopting mechanical stripping to obtain the graphene or the graphene oxide, wherein the carbon materials comprise graphite powder, expanded graphite, expandable graphite or graphite powder oxide. By using automatic machinery and using a great deal of solid particles for assisting stripping processes, the invention greatly increases the contact areas and the stripping times of the stripping processes, the carbon materials are subject to a great amount of stripping processes in a short time through the shearing and impacting functions of the solid particles on the carbon materials, and thereby the method obviously improves the stripping efficiency, has low cost and is suitable for the industrial and large-batch production of the graphene or the graphene oxide.
Owner:HARBIN INST OF TECH
Override Of Nonoccupancy Status In a Thermostat Device Based Upon Analysis Of Recent Patterns Of Occupancy
ActiveUS20100019051A1Save energyReduce chanceMechanical apparatusSpace heating and ventilation safety systemsEngineeringThermostat
A thermostat system with a thermostat control program is disclosed for controlling a Heating Ventilation and / or Air Conditioning (HVAC) system which incorporates a mechanism for detecting activity or occupancy in a room, area or conditioned space served by the HVAC system. The thermostat control program analyzes levels, counts or other aspects of activity detected in the conditioned space, with an operating sequence which may include pattern recognition techniques. The operating sequence of the thermostat control program may further depend upon time of day, and upon periods of time identified as being periods for special handling of occupancy, or the recognition of occupancy. These factors may then be utilized by the thermostat control program to influence determination of the temperature setpoint, or to select from alternative programming provided either by the user of the thermostat, or by factory programming, with purpose of balancing energy savings and comfort.
Owner:VERDANT ENVIRONMENTAL TECH INC
Motorized window treatment
ActiveUS20120261078A1Cheap replacementLong lastingEnergy efficient ICTLight dependant control systemsAutomatic controlRemote control
A motorized window treatment controls daylight entering a space through a window and includes a covering material, a drive shaft, lift cords received around the drive shaft and connected to the covering material, and a motor coupled to the drive shaft. It also includes a spring assist unit for the motor providing a torque that equals the torque provided by the weight on the lift cords at a position midway between fully-open and fully-closed positions, minimizing motor usage and conserving battery life. A photosensor for measuring the daylight outside the window and temperature sensors for measuring the temperatures inside and outside of the window may be provided. The position of the covering material is automatically controlled to save energy, or may also be controlled in response to an infrared or radio-frequency remote control.
Owner:LUTRON TECH CO LLC
Power controls with photosensor for tube mounted LEDs with ballast
InactiveUS20050281030A1Easy to controlReduce flickerPoint-like light sourceElongate light sourcesControl signalNetwork communication
A power saving device for a light emitting diode (LED) lamp mounted to an existing fixture for a fluorescent lamp having a ballast assembly and LEDs positioned within a tube and electrical power delivered from the ballast assembly to the LEDs. The LED lamp includes means for controlling the delivery of the electrical power from the ballast assembly to the LEDs wherein the use of electrical power can be reduced or eliminated automatically during periods of non-use. Such means for controlling include means for detecting the level of daylight in the illumination area of said least one LED in particular a light level photosensor and means for transmitting to the means for controlling a control signal relating to the detected level of daylight from the photosensor. The photosensor can be used in operative association with an on-off switch in power connection to the LEDs, or with a computer or logic gate array in operative association with a dimmer that controls the power to the LEDs. An occupancy sensor that detects motion or a person in the illumination area of the LEDs can be optionally used in association with the photosensor and the computer and dimmer. Two or more such LED lamps with one or more computers or logic gate arrays can be in network communication with the photosensors and the occupancy sensors to control the power to the LEDs.
Owner:SIGNIFY HLDG BV
Smart Device Apps and Incentives For Encouraging The Creation and Sharing Electronic Lists To Imrpove Targeted Marketing While Preserving User Anonymity
InactiveUS20150228004A1Increase generationEasy to implementBuying/selling/leasing transactionsLogisticsDistribution systemWorld Wide Web
Systems, methods and applications for using electronic lists to facilitate commerce, excursion organization and political discourse are described. The cloud based infrastructure described supports smart device APPS that encourage users to create electronic lists that include information that can be searched and used for targeted marketing without compromising the anonymity of the users. By providing IT infrastructure that facilitates and encourages users to create and share multiple lists, the system makes it possible to provide vendors, suppliers, marketers and interest organizations with direct information that is more valuable that information inferred from web browsing or other indirect acts. The information obtained directly from the users can then be used to facilitate commercial and other transactions. Lists stored within the system may be used to facilitate a distributed distribution system using trusted drivers and authorized affiliates.
Owner:BEDNAREK KRISTIN KAYE +1
System and method for monitoring and estimating energy resource consumption
ActiveUS7541941B2Good estimateEasy to understandEnergy efficient ICTElectric signal transmission systemsElectricityEngineering
The present invention discloses a system for monitoring and estimating the consumption of energy resources in real-time. The system includes an interactive user module, a measuring unit and a wireless network. The measuring unit is interfaced to a utility meter. Optionally, the measuring unit can also function as a stand alone device. The measuring unit is further connected to the interactive user module via the wireless network. The system monitors energy resource consumption such as electricity, gas or water consumption in real-time, generates and displays graphs of energy resource consumption over user selected time periods and enables communication with at least one utility company. The system increases the users' awareness of their energy consumption and aids users in dynamic or deregulated pricing environments to shed load when the energy resource is most expensive. With knowledge of their energy use, the users can take proactive steps to control their energy consumption and save money. A method of estimating the energy resource consumption over a period of time is also provided.
Owner:ITRON NETWORKED SOLUTIONS INC
Energy savings and improved security through intelligent lighting systems
ActiveUS20090262189A1Facilitates proactiveFacilitates appropriate security responseImage analysisElectroluminescent light sourcesIntelligent lightingLight equipment
An intelligent lighting system employs energy efficient outdoor lighting and intelligent sensor technology in cooperation with video analytics processing. The lighting system selectively illuminates outdoor spaces and identifies and evaluates events in a scene monitored by a video camera, thereby to facilitate proactive and appropriate security responses to those events. Selective use of advanced lighting fixtures may significantly reduce costs of lighting areas that are monitored by security systems such as streets, public parks, and parking lots, while simultaneously improving security, safety, and traffic control. Energy savings alone, for a properly designed system, are estimated at 50%-90% of current usage. When combined with remote monitoring, such systems may prevent accidents and criminal activity.
Owner:MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC
Power controls with photosensor for tube mounted LEDs with ballast
InactiveUS7490957B2Reduce flickerReduce usageLighting support devicesPoint-like light sourceControl signalNetwork communication
Owner:SIGNIFY HLDG BV
System and method for conserving power in a medical device
ActiveUS20120011382A1Useful lifespan of batteryEfficient treatment methodEnergy efficient ICTElectrotherapyCritical functionMedical device
A system and method for conservation of battery power in a portable medical device is provided. In one example, a processor arrangement that includes a plurality of processors is implemented. At least one of these processors is configured to execute the critical functions of the medical device, while one or more other processors assume a reduced service level, thereby drawing significantly less power. According to this arrangement, the medical device conserves energy by drawing the additional electrical power needed to activate the additional processing power only when needed.
Owner:ZOLL MEDICAL CORPORATION
Data center control
ActiveUS20100211669A1Effective controlGood compatibilityResource allocationVolume/mass flow measurementControl systemData center
Systems and methods for data center control are provided that identify parameters of one or more data centers, where each data center includes a plurality of devices. The systems and methods receive a command to execute an application, and identify a selected data center from the one or more data centers as a location to run the application based at least in part on an evaluation of the parameters.
Owner:SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC IT CORP
Microblinds and a method of fabrication thereof
ActiveUS7684105B2Improve comfortLow costCurtain suspension devicesLight protection screensEngineeringElectric field
Owner:NAT RES COUNCIL OF CANADA
Low frequency electronic ballast for gas discharge lamps
InactiveUS20060232220A1Improve efficiencyEasy to operateElectrical apparatusElectric light circuit arrangementEngineeringLamp current
An electronic ballast for high intensity gas discharge lamps where the wave form of the lamp current is square wave providing acoustic resonance and flickering free operation. The circuit, having high efficiency, operates in a wide temperature range providing ideal ballast curve and reliable ignition for the lamps. Furthermore, significant energy saving can be achieved by its externally controlled built in dimming capability.
Owner:BALLASTRONIC
Co-cured composite structures and method of making them
InactiveUS6743504B1Fully understandEasy to installPedestrian/occupant safety arrangementSynthetic resin layered productsComposite structureFiber
A composite structure has composite skin layers and at least two elongated stiffener / spacer composite members interposed between the skin layers. The stiffener / spacer composite members are arranged generally longitudinally of the skin layers in spaced-apart relation laterally. Each of the skin layers is formed by assembling a layer of an uncured resin-impregnated fiber material on a forming surface of a jig. Each stiffener / spacer composite member is formed of an uncured resin-impregnated fiber material that is laid up over an elongated hollow mandrel of a stiffened fabric and is assembled to one of the uncured skin layers. The jigs are juxtaposed to form a sandwich with the assembled uncured composite layers, which are then vacuum-bagged and co-cured under a predetermined pressure and a predetermined temperature to render the structure unitary.
Owner:ROHR INC
Methods and apparatuses for displaying energy savings from an HVAC system
ActiveUS20110160913A1Save energyMaintain temperatureMechanical apparatusLevel controlHVACProcess engineering
A method and system of determining and displaying energy savings from an HVAC system operating in an energy saving mode. The HVAC system is operated to maintain a comfort mode temperature during a learning period. The energy consumed by the HVAC system at multiple outside ambient conditions during the learning period is determined. The correlation between a specific ambient condition and energy consumed by the HVAC system is determined. The HVAC system is run to maintain an energy saving setpoint temperature. The energy consumed by the HVAC system is determined at an ambient condition while maintaining the energy saving setpoint temperature. The energy savings are calculated as a function of the difference between the energy that would have been consumed by the HVAC system at the ambient condition based on the determined correlation and the energy consumed by the HVAC system while maintaining the energy saving setpoint temperature at the ambient condition
Owner:SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC USA INC
Detector controlled illuminating system
InactiveUS20150035440A1Save energyImprove visual effectsMechanical apparatusLight source combinationsUser needsCost effectiveness
Owner:SPERO YECHEZKAL EVAN
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