A computer-implemented method and system is provided. The system manipulates load curves corresponding to time-variant energy demand and consumption of a built environment. The system analyzes a first, second, third, fourth and a fifth set of data. The first set of data is associated with energy consuming devices. The second set of data is associated with an occupancy behavior of users. The third set of data is associated with energy storage and supply means. The fourth set of data is associated with environmental sensors. The fifth set of data is associated with energy pricing models. The system executes control routines for controlling peak loading conditions associated with the built environment. The system manipulates an optimized operating state of the energy consuming devices. The system integrates the energy storage and supply means for optimal reduction of the peak level of energy demand concentrated over the limited period of time.

A voltage detecting apparatus includes: a voltage detecting unit configured to detect a voltage of a battery supplying power to a load; a discharge circuit configured to discharge the battery; a protection circuit disposed between the voltage detecting unit and the battery and between the discharge circuit and the battery; and a determination unit configured to estimate an internal resistance of the protection circuit on the basis of a first voltage detected by the voltage detecting unit when the discharge circuit is in a non-operating state and a second voltage detected by the voltage detecting unit when the discharge circuit is in an operating state and determine a half-cut state of the protection circuit on the basis of a result of the estimation.

A voltage detecting apparatus includes: a voltage detecting unit configured to detect a voltage of a battery supplying power to a load; a discharge circuit configured to discharge the battery; a protection circuit disposed between the voltage detecting unit and the battery and between the discharge circuit and the battery; and a determination unit configured to estimate an internal resistance of the protection circuit on the basis of a first voltage detected by the voltage detecting unit when the discharge circuit is in a non-operating state and a second voltage detected by the voltage detecting unit when the discharge circuit is in an operating state and determine a half-cut state of the protection circuit on the basis of a result of the estimation.

The present disclosure provides a computer-implemented method for prioritizing one or more instructional control strategies to reduce time-variant energy demand of a built environment associated with renewable energy sources. The computer-implemented method includes collection of a first set of statistical data, fetching of a second set of statistical data, accumulation of a third set of statistical data, reception of a fourth set of statistical data and gathering of fifth set of statistical data. Further, the computer-implemented method includes parsing and comparison of the first set of statistical data, the second set of statistical data, the third set of statistical data, the fourth set of statistical data and the fifth set of statistical data. In addition, the computer-implemented method includes identification and prioritization of one or more instructional control strategies to reduce the time-variant energy demand associated with the built environment.

The present disclosure provides a computer-implemented method for prioritizing one or more instructional control strategies to reduce time-variant energy demand of a built environment associated with renewable energy sources. The computer-implemented method includes collection of a first set of statistical data, fetching of a second set of statistical data, accumulation of a third set of statistical data, reception of a fourth set of statistical data and gathering of fifth set of statistical data. Further, the computer-implemented method includes parsing and comparison of the first set of statistical data, the second set of statistical data, the third set of statistical data, the fourth set of statistical data and the fifth set of statistical data. In addition, the computer-implemented method includes identification and prioritization of one or more instructional control strategies to reduce the time-variant energy demand associated with the built environment.

A testing device includes a switch, a sensing circuit, and a control circuit. The switch is coupled to a power supply circuit, and the power supply circuit is configured to output a supply voltage to a device under-test via the switch. The sensing circuit is coupled to the device under-test, and the sensing circuit is configured to receive an input voltage from the device under-test and to output a sensing signal according to the input voltage. The control circuit is coupled to the sensing circuit, the power supply circuit, and the switch. The control circuit is configured to control the power supply circuit to stop outputting the supply voltage at a first time and to turn off the switch at a second time according to the sensing signal.

A testing device includes a switch, a sensing circuit, and a control circuit. The switch is coupled to a power supply circuit, and the power supply circuit is configured to output a supply voltage to a device under-test via the switch. The sensing circuit is coupled to the device under-test, and the sensing circuit is configured to receive an input voltage from the device under-test and to output a sensing signal according to the input voltage. The control circuit is coupled to the sensing circuit, the power supply circuit, and the switch. The control circuit is configured to control the power supply circuit to stop outputting the supply voltage at a first time and to turn off the switch at a second time according to the sensing signal.

A method for managing the operation of an AC power distribution network to which connect a plurality of electric vehicles, at random times and at random locations to receive electrical energy for charging. The AC power distribution network is characterized by a dynamic state of balance between power generation and load, and it has an operating reserve which is a supplemental power generation capacity available to the AC power distribution network. The method includes the step of forecasting a power-supply contribution that would be available to the AC power distribution network from the electric vehicles connected to the AC power distribution network in the event the AC power distribution network experiences a state of imbalance resulting from a power-generation deficit. The method further includes adjusting the magnitude of the operating reserve on the basis of the forecasting.

The present invention distinguishes between short-circuit current and inrush current and only enables a protection function for short-circuit current. A storage battery monitoring device is provided with a current detection means for detecting charge/discharge current from a storage battery, a differentiating circuit for determining the current variation rate of the charge/discharge current, and a comparison means for outputting a signal according to whether the current variation rate of the charge/discharge current is larger than a preset threshold voltage. The threshold voltage is set to a value larger than the current variation rate for inrush current and smaller than that for short-circuit current.

The present disclosure provides a system and method for providing electrostatic discharge protection. A probe card assembly is provided which is electrically connected to a plurality of input/output channels. The probe card assembly can be contacted with a secondary assembly having an interposer electrically connected to one or more wafers each wafer having a device under test. Voltage can be forced on ones of the plural input/output channels of the probe card assembly to slowly dissipate charges resident on the wafer to thereby provide electrostatic discharge protection. A socket assembly adaptable to accept a 3DIC package is also provided, the assembly having a loadboard assembly electrically connected to a plurality of input/output channels. Once the 3DIC package is placed within the socket assembly, voltage is forced on ones of the input/output channels to slowly dissipate charges resident on the 3DIC package to thereby provide electrostatic discharge protection.