The present invention discloses a sensing component and an intelligent socket, comprising a sensing unit, a warning unit and a control unit; the sensing unit and the warning unit are connected to the control unit respectively; the sensing unit acquires the environmental data and sends the data to the control unit for processing and analysis; the control unit sends the control signal to the warning unit to execute. The intelligent socket also comprises the sensing component, a wireless communication and an indicator light unit.

An electrical appliance comprising a heating element, the heating element including a heating wire, the heating wire encased within an iron shell, the iron shell having an exterior surface, and a first coating layer disposed on the exterior surface of the shell, wherein the first coating layer is stainless steel. The appliance also includes a power supply. The power supply includes a heating element, a temperature sensor to sense the temperature of the appliance, and a temperature controller in communication with the temperature sensor to maintain the appliance within a desired temperature range. The power supply also includes at least one electrical contact rod operatively engaged with the appliance to supply electrical power to the heating element, and at least one contact receptacle adapted to accept the at least one electrical contact rod. The at least one contact receptacle has a length proportional to the electrical power supplied to the appliance to prevent overheating of the power supply.

The invention relates to a method for controlling a security system of a charging station for charging electric vehicles, the security system comprising the following elements: a charging plug, the charging plug comprising a sensor unit for recording biometric data of a user that are used for authenticating the user on the security system, and a control unit for evaluating biometric data of the user. For this purpose, according to the invention, the control unit extracts a plurality of features from the biometric data of the user, and the control unit evaluates the features of the biometric data in a plurality of stages.

A system and method for measuring a parameter level is provided. The system including an electricity meter, the meter having an electricity measurement sensor having a source side and a load side. A socket and a collar are provided. The collar being electrically connected between the socket and the electricity meter, the collar having at least one first connector for a first phase of electricity and at least one second connector for a second phase of electricity, the first connector and second connector being electrically coupled to the load side, and a sensor electrically connected to at least one of the at least one first connector and the at least one second connector.

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 medical electrical equipment power tap has multiple sockets and a power cord with a maximum current rating. The power tap includes a display to indicate information related to an instantaneous current draw of the power tap. The power tap also includes an electrical circuit which determines whether the instantaneous current draw exceeds a predetermined maximum allowed current which is less than the maximum current rating. The display provides a visual indication when the power tap's current draw exceeds the maximum allowed value, signifying that at least one item of medical electrical equipment should be unplugged from the power tap. The electrical circuit includes a current loop which passes through a structural portion of the power tap's housing for independently gauging the instantaneous current draw using a clamp probe.

A charging adapter for electric vehicle includes a connecting mechanism, a control board, a charging plug, a charging socket, a locking pressure plate and an electromagnet iron. The control board monitors the temperature change inside the charging adapter and control the switch-off. The charging plug and the charging socket are installed at two ends of the connecting mechanism respectively. When used, the charging plug is connected to a charging socket of the electric vehicle, and the charging socket is connected to a charging gun to activate an operating control system of the electric vehicle. The locking pressure plate is installed in a surface of the end of connection mechanism near the charging plug. The electromagnet iron is installed inside the connection mechanism and located under the locking pressure plate, and is combined with the locking pressure plate to lock the charging adapter with the charging socket of the electric vehicle.

A detection device adapted to a connector is provided herein. The connecter includes a first pin and a second pin, and the first pin and the second pin are physically separated and coupled to a first power respectively. The detection device includes a first transistor, a first resistor, a second transistor, and a bias circuit. The first transistor is coupled between the first pin and the first power. The first resistor is coupled between a gate terminal of the first transistor and the first power. A detection signal is generated at the gate terminal of the first transistor. The second transistor is coupled between the gate terminal of the first transistor and a second power. The bias circuit is coupled between a gate terminal of the second transistor and the first pin.

A method for detecting an undesired connection forming a short circuit on a printed circuit board (PCB) based on an original image of the PCB includes steps of: performing binarization on the original image to generate a binary image that has an external boundary; determining, on the binary image, a trace area that corresponds to a trace of the PCB; determining whether the trace area contacts the external boundary of the binary image at four places; and determining that the trace that corresponds to the trace area has an undesired connection forming a short circuit when it is determined that the trace area contacts the external boundary of the binary image at four places.

A cover for an electrical receptacle including a faceplate. The cover also includes a first transmission tab configured to be electrically connected to a first power line of the electrical receptacle and a second transmission tab configured to be electrically connected to a second power line of the electrical receptacle. Additionally, the cover includes a device (such as a light source, circuit, port, or sensor) in communication with the first transmission tab and the second transmission tab.