A custom outlet module is contained within a housing and has an electric current sensor configured to measure current passing through an electric outlet during a time period, a proximity sensor configured to detect a distance of an object relative to the electric outlet during the time period, a relay switch that can open or close to stop or conduct current through a circuit in the electric outlet in response to a command, and a wireless network interface in communication with the electric current sensor and the proximity sensor, the wireless network interface configured to transmit and receive data from the current sensor and the proximity sensor, to transmit commands to the relay switch, transmit the data to a computing device, and receive commands from the computing device.

The present invention provides an electrical connector, cables, an insulation sleeve, a latch member, and a fastener. One end of the electrical connector is provided with a coupling portion, and wiring holes are defined on the other end of the electrical connector opposite to the coupling portion. The cables are inserted in the wiring holes respectively. The insulation sleeve covers the junction of the electrical connector and each of the cables, and the coupling portion protrudes out of the insulation sleeve. The latch member is disposed corresponding to one side of the electrical connector. The fastener is disposed corresponding to the other side of the electrical connector.

A smart adapter includes an insulating body, a plug fastened to the insulating body, at least one socket, at least one seven-segment displayer, at least one button and a main control unit. The at least one socket is mounted in the insulating body and is exposed to a front surface of the insulating body. The at least one seven-segment displayer is mounted in the insulating body. The at least one button is mounted in the insulating body and is exposed to the insulating body. The main control unit is mounted in the insulating body and is connected with the at least one socket, the plug and the at least one seven-segment displayer. The main control unit includes a cloud unit and a central processing unit. The cloud unit is connected to the at least one button and the central processing unit.

A system for managing automated charging, the automated charging management system is provided. The system comprises a charging cord management device, a charging cord connector, a power supply, a device, a first charging cord, and a second charging cord. The charging cord management device is configured to locate the power supply. The charging cord management device is configured to align the second charging cord and the charging cord connector with the power supply. The charging cord connector is configured to be in contact with the power supply without user interaction.

A wall-mounted assembly may include one or more host devices which receive line voltage and generate low voltage power on one or more contacts for powering one or more modular devices. The one or more modular devices may be installed adjacent to the host device and may share a faceplate with the host device, such as a standard decorator faceplate. The modular devices may receive power from the host device via a power bus between the host device and the one or more modular devices. Further, the power bus may include a communication bus for communication between the host device and the modular devices. The faceplate may be a smart faceplate, which may include circuitry, such as a battery backup, occupancy sensing, a charging dock for a mobile phone, etc.

A connecting member includes a first electrically-conductive member, a second electrically-conductive member, and an insulating member that accommodates the first electrically-conductive member and the second electrically-conductive member. Each of the first electrically-conductive member and the second electrically-conductive member includes an electric power supply-side connecting portion, a first substrate-side connecting portion, a second substrate-side connecting portion, and a branching portion that branches off to a second electric power supply channel to the second substrate-side connecting portion, at an intermediate point on a first electric power supply channel from the electric power supply-side connecting portion to the first substrate-side connecting portion. The branching portion of the first electrically-conductive member and the branching portion of the second electrically-conductive member are disposed inside the insulating member.

A dual-connector storage system and method for simultaneously providing power and memory access to a computing device are provided. In one embodiment, the storage system comprises a memory, a first connector, a second connector, and a controller. The controller is configured to provide power received from the second connector to a computing device connected with the first connector while also allowing the computing device to access the memory via the first connector. Other embodiments are provided.

A hardware- and software-supported measuring apparatus for monitoring the operating state of a device has at least one sensor for capturing measurement data of at least one physical parameter that characterizes the operating state of the device, autonomous electronics including a control unit an energy source and a microcontroller, which provides a radio interface for data transmission and/or signal transmission to a control and/or evaluation apparatus, and a housing, which is fastened to the device in a retrofittable manner. The apparatus has at least one sensor and a control and/or evaluation apparatus, which is wirelessly connected to the measuring apparatus for signal transmission and/or data transmission.

A charger outlet cover assembly for charging electronic devices includes a wall plate that is positionable over a female electrical outlet. A plurality of contacts is each of the contacts is coupled to the wall plate thereby facilitating each of the contacts to engage a respective socket in the female electrical outlet. A pair of chargers is each coupled to the wall plate. Each of the chargers is in electrical communication with respective ones of the contacts to receive electrical power from a power source. A pair of charging cords is each retractably disposed on a respective one of the chargers to charge a respective electronic device.

A custom outlet module is contained within a housing and has an electric current sensor configured to measure current passing through an electric outlet during a time period, a proximity sensor configured to detect a distance of an object relative to the electric outlet during the time period, a relay switch that can open or close to stop or conduct current through a circuit in the electric outlet in response to a command, and a wireless network interface in communication with the electric current sensor and the proximity sensor, the wireless network interface configured to transmit and receive data from the current sensor and the proximity sensor, to transmit commands to the relay switch, transmit the data to a computing device, and receive commands from the computing device.