152 results about "Grid management" patented technology

A system and methods for organizing and querying data within a linear grid management system. Data having multiple dimensions is associated with physical locations, where a first dimension is associated with a node and a second dimension is associated with a data storage identifier of a memory storage device. The data may have a third dimension which provides a field for ordering data within the memory storage device. Metadata may be used to map a logical table to data stored in the memory storage device. The data query may be divided into multiple subqueries, wherein each subquery is related directly to one node associated with a data storage identifier related to a memory storage device. A preSQL and postSQL process may be generated to access an external database. A dispatcher may manage data subrequests and a node may generate a unique and efficient parsing process from the received data subrequest.

The present disclosure provides for distributed resource scheduling performed by an advanced resource scheduling (ARS) module implemented on a distributed grid management (DGM) server in a power system. The ARS module is configured to automatically generate a resource schedule for controllable distributed energy resources (e.g., resources that are remotely controllable by DGM server and ARS module) in a distribution network of the power system, such as power generation resources and energy storage resources, to provide power in a cost-effective (e.g., optimal) manner. The ARS module is configured to take into account the operating limits of the distributed energy resources (DERs), the cost curves of the DERs, the system load demand, and other operating constraints to determine the most economical operating plan for the DERs, using an optimization technique such as the particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm.

Methods and apparatus that integrate management frameworks with an enterprise manager in a grid computing environment are disclosed. According to one aspect of the present invention, a grid computing system includes a management arrangement and at least a first management framework. The management arrangement includes an integration arrangement that brokers requests. The first management framework sends a first request to the integration arrangement which effectively allows the first management framework to communicate bi-directionally with the management arrangement.

A method, system, and program for coordinating use of independent external resources within requesting grid environments. A external resource dispatcher receives requests for use of external resources. The external resource dispatcher controls the dispatch of a pool of external resources hidden from the grid management systems of requesting grid clients. In particular, the external resource dispatcher coordinates dispatch of a selection of the external resources for temporary registration with a requesting grid client management system. The requesting grid client management system registers the external resources for use within the grid client and monitors whether the external resources are still needed. When a requesting grid client no longer needs a dispatched external resource, the external resource dispatcher controls detachment of the dispatched external resource and returns the external resource to the available pool of external resources.

A method, system, and program for automatically building a locally managed virtual node grouping to handle a grid job requiring a degree of resource parallelism for execution within a grid environment are provided. The grid environment includes multiple resource nodes which are identified by physical location as physically disparate groups each managed by a grid manager. The grid managers include a grid virtual node grouping subsystem that enables a particular grid manager receiving a grid job that requires a particular degree of resource parallelism for execution to build a virtual node grouping of resources from across the grid environment and locally manage the resources included in the virtual node grouping. In particular, the particular grid manager accesses, from the other grid managers, a current availability and workload of each of the physically disparate resource nodes. The particular grid manager selects a selection of resource nodes to build into a virtual node grouping for executing the grid job. The virtual node grouping is built by the other grid managers enabling the particular grid manager to acquire temporary management control over the selection of resource nodes for a duration of the execution of the grid job within the virtual node grouping.

A method is disclosed for assigning a job to grid computers on a computing grid that includes collecting information from the grid computers about attributes of the computer, grouping the computers into groups based upon the attributes, receiving a job from a customer, determining the attributes needed to perform the job, comparing the attributes needed to perform the job to the attributes of the groups, and submitting the job to at least one of the grid computers of the group having the needed attributes. Also disclosed is a method of reporting progress of performance of a job by a grid computer, which includes receiving a job by the grid computer, initiating performance of the job on the grid computer, periodically communicating a current status of the performance of the job on the grid computer, and returning results of the performance of the job to the grid manager.

The present invention relates to a load management controller for a household electrical installation comprising a pair of electricity supplies, a grid supply and a micro-generator supply, providing electricity to a plurality if sub-circuits. The household electrical installation has means to monitor the amount of electricity being supplied by the micro-generator supply and the amount of electricity being consumed in the household. The load management controller has means to access and use that information to control the supply of electricity to an energy storage sub-circuit to route surplus electricity supplied by the micro-generator to the energy storage sub-circuit. Furthermore, the load management controller can communicate with a remote electricity supplier to control the loads in the household to achieve better grid management and efficiency.

The present invention is directed to utility service delivery wherein distributed intelligence and networking is used in the optimization of the service delivery. The present invention employs a network of data collection nodes and aggregation nodes located on a power grid controlled by a controlling agency. The data collection nodes comprise Intelligent Communicating Devices (ICDs) and Communicating Devices (CDs), which transmit metrics they collect over the power grid from locations near meters or service transformers to the aggregation nodes. Commands, policies, and program updates may be transmitted from a server at an aggregation node to the ICDs and CDs. The ICDs are also capable of issuing control commands to the CDs and grid management devices, acting locally and/or in conjunction with other ICDs, CDs, aggregation nodes, and central controlling agencies. Through these communications and commands, utility services delivery and utilization is optimized.

A Grid management service for deploying legacy code applications on the Grid, without modification of the legacy code, the service having a three layer architecture that is adapted to sit on existing standardised Grid architectures, comprising a front end layer for permitting selection of a desired legacy code application, and for creating a legacy code instance in response to the selection; a resource layer, for defining a legacy code job environment; and a back end layer, for submitting a job for said desired legacy code application, together with information relating to said job environment, for submission to a job manager that arranges for said job to be executed on Grid resources.

An apparatus for providing automatic metering capabilities to a resource grid is provided. The apparatus includes a plurality of existing automatic meter reading (AMR) meters and a plurality of interface devices. Each of the plurality of existing automatic meter reading (AMR) meters is coupled to a resource consumption point, the each is configured to periodically broadcast respective meter readings. Each of the plurality of interface devices is coupled to a corresponding one of the plurality of existing AMR meters, and each of the plurality of interface devices is configured to receive one or more of the respective meter readings, and is configured to provide the one or more of the respective meter readings over an existing communications infrastructure.

A method, system, and program for verifying resource functionality before use by a grid job submitted to a grid environment are provided. When a new resource is allocated to a particular execution environment within a grid environment managed by a grid management system, then a grid verification service automatically selects and runs at least one functionality test on the new resource as controlled by the grid management system. Responsive to a result of the functionality test, the grid verification system verifies whether the result meets an expected result before enabling routing of the grid job to the new resource, such that the functionality of the new resource is automatically verified before access to the new resource is allowed to maintain quality of service in processing grid jobs.

The invention belongs to the field of the distribution-type renewable power supply utilization in an intelligent power grid and relates to an electric energy router which comprises a control unit, a wireless module, a signal detection and electric energy metering module, a switch array and a router port, wherein the router port comprises a power supply port and a load port; the power supply port comprises a power supply port dedicated for the mains supply and a plurality of common power supply ports; the control unit carries out the optimal matching on the power supply and the load according to the electric energy quality information of a power supply connected with a common power supply port and the electricity utilization characteristics of the load connected with the load port, wherein the electric energy quality information is collected by a signal detection and electric energy metering port of the power supply or is obtained by a wireless module, and the electricity utilization characteristics are collected by a load signal detection and electric energy metering port or is obtained by the wireless module; and matched power supplies and loads can be connected or switched through the switch array. According to the electric energy router, the on-grid management of various distribution-type power supplies and the optimal load matching can be realized.

The invention provides a fire control safety management information system based on a grid management mode. The fire control safety management information system relies on cloud computing, mobile Internet and geographic information technologies, and constructs a grid, hierarchical and modular fire control safety information platform and a grid inspection mode. The overall architecture is divided into five layers which are a cloud platform layer, a database layer, a provincial management platform, a prefectural and municipal operation platform and a user application layer. A private network is constructed through technologies such as an Internet special line, a VPN and an APN so as to realize safe transmission of data. Application software of various access systems is provided in allusion to different users, wherein the application software mainly comprise a mobile client and a background computer client, the user type is recognized according to different login accounts, and corresponding authorities are set. According to the system provided by the invention, the grid is divided according to geographic areas, a method for realizing grid management by adopting a tree-form collaborative management mode is implemented, the job responsibility and the content of each grid are clearly defined, and the responsibility is implemented by people by virtue of taking mobile internet technologies as a tail end hand grab, thereby mobilizing the power of each level, effectively eliminating potential safety hazards, and improving the fire control management level.

The invention discloses a space information extracting system in urban grid management, consisting of a grid unit, a grid cutting unit, a space information extraction unit, a grid attribute information displaying and statistical unit and a grid attribute information management and outputting unit. The system adopts a secondary development technology of AE plus VB.net, generates an installation program by packing, can run independently in a Windows operation system and is convenient in operation and easy in popularization. The system can extract space data with Arcgis format by diversity space attribute data extracting technology, and provide technical support for the establishment of database in the urban grid management work so as to lead the collecting and inputting of the space data to be more efficient and accurate, thereby saving the cost for establishing the grid space database and shortening the establishing period.

The invention provides an emergency treatment system for elevators. The emergency treatment system comprises an elevator comprehensive information database, an elevator code assigning subsystem, an elevator grid management subsystem, an elevator dynamic state monitoring subsystem, an elevator fault/accident calling subsystem, an elevator emergency dispatching subsystem and an elevator fault/accident disposal management subsystem. An emergency treatment method for the elevators based on the system comprises the steps that firstly, a complete and accurate elevator comprehensive information database is formed; secondly, elevator identification codes are assigned to the elevators; thirdly, grid dividing and positioning of the elevators, maintaining units and nearby rescuing stations on a map are achieved; fourthly, the elevator calling subsystem is connected through an assembly of the elevator dynamic state monitoring subsystem installed on the elevator or a manual alarming manner; fifthly, after the fault rescuing call is answered, the system arranges rescue in time according to the elevator identification code provided by a person calling for help; and sixthly, rescuing is finished, and a detailed log information record from alarming to the command stage to rescuing ending is formed.

The system has three layers. A portal access layer is used for providing a Web-based access graphical interface for user, and having an access module. A virtual network management layer is used for using the virtual technology and plug-in technology to construct a virtual network management center in order to shield the heterogeneity of bottom grid platform and to provide an unified access interface for upper layer, which has a virtual layer user management module, virtual layer information management module, a virtual layer operation management module and a virtual layer data management module. The heterogeneous grid platform layer has a plug-in module used of bridging the heterogeneous grid platform to the virtual grid management layer.