Power Management System Mitigating Grid Interruptions

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current power regulation systems are inadequate in predicting and mitigating power outages, particularly in diverse and intermittent energy grids, leading to disruptions and high costs for consumers, especially in shared housing units where access to advanced power management systems is limited.

Innovation Solution

A computer-implemented method and system that determines power regulation data to identify potential power interruption events, allowing an electronic power supply device to transition from grid power to a local power supply, using historical data, machine learning, and user-defined configurations to ensure continuous operation of electronic devices during outages.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If consumers purchase supplemental power storage (batteries and generators) to prevent power outages, then power supply reliability is improved, but cost and complexity increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepower supply reliabilityVSAvoidsystem complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a power management system as an intermediary between the grid power supply and electronic devices. This system includes a controller that monitors power quality parameters and automatically switches between grid power and alternative power sources, eliminating the need for consumers to directly manage complex battery systems while ensuring continuous power supply to critical devices.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The power management system performs self-monitoring and self-regulation of power supply conditions. The controller automatically detects power outages, quality degradation, or interruptions and switches power sources without user intervention, making the system maintain itself rather than requiring consumer expertise in electrical systems.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

2Use of energy by moving object

If smart home power management systems are implemented to efficiently utilize power resources, then power efficiency is improved, but installation cost and complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepower efficiencyVSAvoidinstallation complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Use of energy by moving objectVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The power management system is divided into modular components that can be independently installed and configured. The system includes separate monitoring modules, control modules, and switching components that can be integrated into existing electrical systems without requiring complete system replacement, thereby reducing installation complexity while maintaining power efficiency benefits.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

3Object-affected harmful factors

If power companies preemptively shut down power before large storms to prevent damage, then device protection is improved, but power supply reliability deteriorates due to unnecessary outages

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedevice protectionVSAvoidpower supply reliability

Core Design Contradiction:

Object-affected harmful factorsVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The power management system performs preliminary monitoring of power quality parameters and predicts potential power issues before they occur. By detecting early signs of power degradation or interruption, the system proactively switches to alternative power sources or implements protective measures, preventing device damage without requiring complete power shutdowns and maintaining continuous power supply when possible.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

4Reliability

If all-home batteries are installed to provide backup power, then power interruption protection is improved, but economic benefit and user benefit are limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepower interruption protectionVSAvoiduser benefit

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The power management system is designed to provide multiple functions beyond simple backup power. It monitors power quality in real-time, optimizes power consumption of connected devices, provides early warning of power issues, and can control multiple types of power sources including batteries, generators, and grid power. This multi-functionality increases user benefit and justifies the investment beyond mere backup capability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS11476665B2Mitigation of power outages

Publication Date: 2022.10.18 HYGGE POWER INC

AI summary

Technology for mitigating impact of a power outage includes a method that determines power regulation data and identifies a power interruption event. The power interruption event is determined to disrupt operation of an electronic device powered by a grid power supply based on the power regulation data. The method mitigates the identified power interruption event by causing an electronic power supply device to transition from receiving power from the grid power supply to receive power from a local power supply where the electronic device is electrically coupled to the electronic power supply device.