Power Consumption Measurement and Control via Logic Switch
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional power consumption management systems cannot accurately measure and apportion power usage among individual users, especially in shared environments, leading to poor energy-saving motivation and effectiveness.
Innovation Solution
A power consumption measurement and control apparatus featuring a logic switch, processing unit, sensing interface, and smart tag technology that measures and controls power flow, allowing for individual user identification and apportionment of energy usage based on smart tag signals and predetermined thresholds.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If conventional power consumption management mechanisms measure and record total power consumption of electric apparatuses, then power consumption data can be collected, but individual user power consumption cannot be measured or apportioned
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments power consumption measurement by user through logic switches that are individually controllable by each user. Each user has their own logic switch that can independently control their power consumption, allowing the system to measure and apportion power usage by individual user rather than only measuring total apparatus consumption.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces logic switches as intermediary components between the power source and each user's equipment. These logic switches act as mediators that can be individually controlled to enable or disable power flow to specific users, facilitating precise measurement and control of individual user consumption without requiring complete system redesign.
2Productivity
If power consumption management systems track individual user consumption, then energy-saving motivation improves, but system complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables self-service power management where each user can independently control their own logic switch to turn their power consumption on or off. This self-service capability allows users to directly manage their own energy usage without requiring complex centralized control systems, thereby improving energy-saving efficiency while keeping system complexity manageable.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic power control where logic switches can be flexibly turned on or off by individual users based on their needs. This dynamic control mechanism allows users to adapt their power consumption in real-time, improving energy-saving efficiency without requiring overly complex predetermined scheduling systems.
3Ease of operation
If logic switch is kept on to allow power consumption, then users can access power, but power waste occurs when users are not present
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements feedback control where the system continuously monitors whether users are present or absent and automatically adjusts the logic switch state accordingly. When a user is detected as absent, the logic switch is automatically turned off to prevent power waste, while maintaining ease of operation by allowing users to simply return and activate their switch when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies preliminary anti-action by proactively turning off logic switches when users are absent, preventing power waste before it occurs. This preemptive control mechanism eliminates the need for continuous power supply while maintaining user convenience, as users can simply reactivate their switches when they return without dealing with manual intervention.
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AI summary
A power consumption measurement and control apparatus, method, and non-transitory computer readable storage medium thereof are provided. The power consumption measurement and control apparatus includes a power input line, a power output line, a sensing interface, a processing unit, a button, and a power consumption measurement and control unit. The power consumption measurement and control unit has a logic switch. When the logic switch is off and the processing unit receives an identification signal from the sensing interface, the logic switch is turned on. When the logic switch is on and one of the following conditions happens, the logic switch is turned off: (a) another identification signal from the sensing interface is received, and (b) the power consumption amount flowing out the power output line is below a predetermined threshold over a predetermined time interval.