The present invention is directed to device and method for monitoring power input to a networked device The device includes a housing; an optional power converter configured for AC to DC, AC to AC or DC to DC conversion; a controller enclosed in the housing and configured to send one or more notifications and receive one or more instructions from a remote server; a relay operably coupled to the controller; a first circuit electrically connecting the power converter to power mains; a second circuit electrically connecting the power converter to the relay; and a third circuit electrically connecting the relay to the networked device, wherein the controller is configured to determine alternating current status on the first circuit and a direct current status on the second circuit or the third circuit.

A redundant power supply system for aircraft seats, includes: a first power supply module having a first AC to DC power converter configured to supply power to a first auxiliary board, the first auxiliary board being configured to supply power to a plurality of aircraft seats via a plurality of communication bus channels; a second power supply module having a second AC to DC power converter configured to supply power to a second auxiliary board, the second auxiliary board being configured to supply power to the plurality of aircraft seats via the plurality of communication bus channels; and a power supply link configured to connect the first auxiliary board and the second auxiliary board enabling the first AC to DC power converter to power the second auxiliary board via the power supply link.

Provided are a smart outlet for charging an electric vehicle and a charging method utilizing the same. A smart outlet for charging an electric vehicle includes: a cost-charging determining unit which determines whether to charge by comparing a consumed electric energy of an external device corresponding to a plug coupled to the smart outlet and a predetermined allowable electric energy; a short-range wireless communication unit which receives payment information for supplying the power to the external device based on the determination of whether to charge, from a user terminal; and a power supplying unit which supplies the power to the external device.

A method of managing energy service for a plurality of assets of different types connected to a plurality of grid connection points includes determining, by a respective asset, a quantity of the energy service to be realized by the respective asset during a connection event; responsive to the respective asset being of a first type; detecting a grid connection point identifier that identifies an associated grid connection point associated with the respective asset of the first type used for the connection event; and sending, by the respective asset, connection event information, wherein the connection event information includes at least one of: the determined quantity of the energy service and an asset identifier, responsive to the respective asset not being of the first type; or the determined quantity of the energy service and the detected grid connection point identifier, responsive to the respective asset being of the first type.

The present invention is directed to device and method for monitoring power input to a networked device The device includes a housing; an optional power converter configured for AC to DC, AC to AC or DC to DC conversion; a controller enclosed in the housing and configured to send one or more notifications and receive one or more instructions from a remote server; a relay operably coupled to the controller; a first circuit electrically connecting the power converter to power mains; a second circuit electrically connecting the power converter to the relay; and a third circuit electrically connecting the relay to the networked device, wherein the controller is configured to determine alternating current status on the first circuit and a direct current status on the second circuit or the third circuit.

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.

A region-based electrical intelligence system is used to configure and control electrical usage within regions, for example, within certain areas of a floor of a building or within certain floors of a building. A number of network-enabled electric plugs are deployed in a region. Each of the network-enabled electric plugs is configured to deliver electricity from an electricity source to one or more powered devices located in the region. A server runs a web application used to monitor electrical usage information for the region based on electrical usage by each of the one or more powered devices. The web application generates rules for selectively controlling the delivery of electricity from the network-enabled electric plugs to the powered devices based on the monitored electrical usage information.

A system and method for programmably operating a DC load connected to a DC outlet. A power line communication (PLC) client at the outlet measures actual and desired DC voltage at the load. A remotely located DC power server is connected between a DC power source and the outlet. The power server has a PLC master in bidirectional feedback communication with the PLC client to determine the actual and desired DC voltage at the load. An adjustable DC voltage module at the power server is controlled by the PLC master to supply an adjustable DC voltage. The power server adjusts the DC voltage supplied by the voltage module to the load based on the bidirectional feedback communication between the PLC master and the PLC client.

A method and system for contraband detection is provided that allows for the determining whether devices are authorized to receive power from an outlet. A power adapter and/or an outlet authenticate a device when it is connected to the outlet through the power adapter. On the basis of this authentication, a determination is made whether the devices are to receive power from the outlet. If the device is authorized, the outlet is activated, transitioning from inactive state (where no power is relayed through the outlet) to an active state (where power is relayed through the outlet).

A control system (300) allows recognized standard premise electrical outlets, for example NEMA, CEE and BS, among others to be remotely monitored and/or controlled, for example, to intelligently execute blackouts or brownouts or to otherwise remotely control electrical devices. The system (300) includes a number of smart receptacles (302) that communicate with a local controller (304), e.g., via power lines using the TCP/IP protocol. The local controller (304), in turn, communicates with a remote controller (308) via the internet.