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Quickly charger has USB charging ports for lighting device
10998736 · 2021-05-04 ·

The light device has USB charger has AC outlet power source has though the AC-to-DC device to change from 1.sup.st Alternative current to 1.sup.st voltage Direct current and the 1.sup.st voltage DC current though the circuit-inside or IC or DC-to-DC circuit to get 2.sup.nd voltage or though more DC-to-DC devices to get more voltage DC current. The light device has At least one of voltage DC current to supply to USB Charger Charging-port output-end at 5 Volt and one of desire voltage DC current to supply to DC light source. Or/The 1.sup.st AC current to AC light source and has one of DC current selected from 1.sup.st, 2.sup.nd or more voltage DC current to USB Charger charging-port's output end so the said light device has (1) illumination function by DC or/and AC light source and (2) USB charger function by supply desired 1.sup.st or 2.sup.nd or more other voltage DC current to USB charging-port at 5 Volt DC. The light device optional has outlet-ports to get 1.sup.st AC directly though conductive parts to outlet-ports to supply AC to other device. Furthermore, the light device Optional can add other function(s) select from (a) Time piece related (b) Reflect Image (c) Power station (d) project image (e) heater (f) Air Flow (g) wireless communication (h) remote controller (g) APP controller (h) Blue-tooth controller.

Autonomous operation of an electrical power outlet device

In an electrical power outlet device, a processor and a memory are configured to execute an application within the outlet device, which computes a pattern of usage of the outlet device. A set of sensors in the outlet device includes a first sensor that is usable to detect an event in an environment in which the outlet device is supplying power. The environment includes elements that are not participating in an electrical circuit that receives power from the outlet device and the event is usable by the application to alter the pattern of usage. An autonomous modification of an operation of the outlet device is performed in response to the pattern of usage, the event, or both. The operation changes a power supplying state of the outlet device without using an external switching apparatus or an external logic implemented outside the outlet device.

ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF
20210072808 · 2021-03-11 · ·

An electronic apparatus includes: a plurality of input ports to which a plurality of first external devices are connected; a converter; an output port to which a second external device is connected; and a processor that controls the converter to convert a plurality of input voltages of the plurality of first external devices connected to the plurality of input ports into an output voltage, identifies whether power is capable of being supplied by each of the input voltages, and controls the converter to output the converted output voltage to the second external device to the output port, based on whether the power is capable of being supplied.

POWER DISTRIBUTION UNITS, SYSTEMS, AND RELATED METHODS FOR CONTROLLING RELAY SWITCHES OF ELECTRICAL CORDS
20210081015 · 2021-03-18 ·

Power distribution units, power distribution systems, and related methods for controlling relay switches of electrical cords are disclosed herein. According to an aspect, a PDU includes multiple electrical plug receptacles for operatively connecting to one or more electrical cords for providing power to the electrical cord(s) to transmit power to connected electronic devices. The electrical cord(s) each include a switching relay configured to control transmission of power via the respective electrical cord. The switching relay is configured to receive a control signal for controlling the transmission of power. The PDU includes a connector to a power source configured to supply power to the electrical plug receptacles. Further, the PDU includes a communications module configured to individually route control signals to the switching relays for individually controlling transmission of power via the respective electrical cord(s).

Method and apparatus to keep track of performance data and user's preferences while using a standing desk and fitness devices

A network of devices that include Workspace Fitness Devices, such as Smart Under-the-desk Bikes and Smart Desk Controllers embedded in Smart Sit-and-Stand Desks that connect or talk to one another, electronically identify individual users, track their activities, connect to a remote server database, and modify its records. Secondary devices such as smartphones, can connect to this network to remotely monitor and control the settings on the devices such as the desk's height or the required tension in the Smart Under-the-Desk Bike. The performance data captured by this network of devices can be shared to fitness tracking software or devices. By using our invention, we plan to motivate employees that sit behind the desk for numerous hours throughout the day to improve their health, productivity, and overall wellbeing.

Circuit implementing an AC smart fuse for a power distribution unit
10886728 · 2021-01-05 · ·

A circuit comprises an output connector connectable to a load. A relay selectively connects the output connector to an AC power source. The relay is responsive to a disabling signal to disconnect the output connector from the AC power source. A sensor senses a level of power delivered to the load via the output connector. A detector emits a first fault signal when the sensed power level exceeds a fixed power limit. A latch maintains the first fault signal until it receives a rearm signal. A controller emits a second fault signal when the sensed power level exceeds a configurable power threshold, receives a user command to rearm the circuit, and in response to receiving the user command, emits the rearm signal and ceases the emission of the second fault signal. A logic combiner generates the disabling signal when it receives one of the first and second fault signals.

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF IDENTIFYING PATH OF RESIDUAL CURRENT FLOW THROUGH AN INTELLIGENT POWER STRIP
20200400728 · 2020-12-24 ·

A system and method is disclosed for detecting a specific voltage phase, from a multiphase voltage source, and a specific outlet of an intelligent power strip, that is associated with a residual current flow. The method accomplishes this by using a system that employs a statistical time series analysis using a Pearson's correlation coefficient calculation to measure the linear dependence between the discretely sampled residual current waveform and each phase and outlet's discretely sampled current waveforms, in turn. A residual current as low as 1 mA can be accurately measured and its associated voltage phase source, as well as which outlet of an intelligent power strip it flows out of, can be reliably determined.

Power supply control method and apparatus for power strip, and storage medium
10852798 · 2020-12-01 · ·

The present disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for providing power supply control of a power strip. The method includes: acquiring a charge state or a working state of an electronic device; and controlling a power supply state of a socket of the power strip according to the charge state or the working state of the electronic device, the socket being connected with the electronic device.

Method and power distribution unit for preventing disjunctions
10749334 · 2020-08-18 · ·

A method of preventing disjunctions in a power distribution unit having a plurality of output connectors is disclosed. A power level of each of the output connectors is sensed. It is detected that the power level of a given output connector exceeds a fixed power limit. In response to the detection, a delivery of power by the given output connector is stopped while maintaining a delivery of power by a remainder of the output connectors. Power delivery may be resumed in response to receiving a user command to rearm the given output connector. A power distribution unit adapted to prevent disjunctions is also disclosed.

Power outlet device and controlling method thereof
10727689 · 2020-07-28 · ·

A power outlet device including a first socket assembly coupled to an external power, a first switch, a detecting circuit coupled to first socket assembly through the first switch, and a controller is provided. The first switch is coupled to the first socket assembly for turning, on or off the power supply of the first socket assembly. The detecting circuit detects at least one power value of the first socket assembly. The controller is coupled to the first switch and the detecting circuit respectively, and averages the plurality of power values within a predetermined time for generating an average power value. The controller turns on or off the first switch according to the average power value and a current power value. A controlling method of the power outlet device is further provided.