GB2443454A - Standby power energy - saving device - Google Patents
Standby power energy - saving device Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- GB2443454A GB2443454A GB0621727A GB0621727A GB2443454A GB 2443454 A GB2443454 A GB 2443454A GB 0621727 A GB0621727 A GB 0621727A GB 0621727 A GB0621727 A GB 0621727A GB 2443454 A GB2443454 A GB 2443454A
- Authority
- GB
- United Kingdom
- Prior art keywords
- receiver
- transmitter
- electrical
- electrical device
- standby mode
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Withdrawn
Links
- 238000001514 detection method Methods 0.000 claims abstract description 3
- 238000004519 manufacturing process Methods 0.000 claims description 3
- 238000012544 monitoring process Methods 0.000 description 7
- 230000005540 biological transmission Effects 0.000 description 4
- 238000005265 energy consumption Methods 0.000 description 3
- SGTNSNPWRIOYBX-UHFFFAOYSA-N 2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-5-{[2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)ethyl](methyl)amino}-2-(propan-2-yl)pentanenitrile Chemical compound C1=C(OC)C(OC)=CC=C1CCN(C)CCCC(C#N)(C(C)C)C1=CC=C(OC)C(OC)=C1 SGTNSNPWRIOYBX-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 2
- 230000004048 modification Effects 0.000 description 2
- 238000012986 modification Methods 0.000 description 2
- 230000004044 response Effects 0.000 description 2
- 101100129496 Arabidopsis thaliana CYP711A1 gene Proteins 0.000 description 1
- 101100083446 Danio rerio plekhh1 gene Proteins 0.000 description 1
- 230000003213 activating effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 230000008901 benefit Effects 0.000 description 1
- 230000008859 change Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000010276 construction Methods 0.000 description 1
- 230000000694 effects Effects 0.000 description 1
- 230000005611 electricity Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000005516 engineering process Methods 0.000 description 1
- QSHDDOUJBYECFT-UHFFFAOYSA-N mercury Chemical compound [Hg] QSHDDOUJBYECFT-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- 229910052753 mercury Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- 230000009467 reduction Effects 0.000 description 1
Classifications
-
- H—ELECTRICITY
- H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
- H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
- H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
- H01R13/66—Structural association with built-in electrical component
- H01R13/70—Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in switch
-
- H—ELECTRICITY
- H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
- H04N—PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION
- H04N5/00—Details of television systems
- H04N5/63—Generation or supply of power specially adapted for television receivers
Landscapes
- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Multimedia (AREA)
- Signal Processing (AREA)
- Selective Calling Equipment (AREA)
Abstract
A standby power energy-saving device comprises a transmitter 101 and a receiver 9. The receiver is adapted to control power to an electrical device 1 (e.g. television, DVD player or hi-fi system) particularly to cut off power to the electrical device when in standby mode. The transmitter incorporates a movement sensor and is adapted to send a signal to the receiver on detection of movement of the transmitter whereby the receiver is able to return the electrical device to standby mode. The receiver may be incorporated into an electrical lead, incorporated with the appliance itself, part of the electrical plug or an adapter located between the plug and a socket outlet.
Description
STANDBY POWER ENERGY-SAVING DEVICE
This invention relates to a standby power energy-saving device.
Electrical devices, such as televisions, DVD systems and hi-fi systems, are often left on in standby mode when they are not in use. While standby mode does not consume as much energy as when the electrical device is fully on, the energy consumption in standby mode is still significant. It has been estimated that, in the United Kingdom alone, the energy consumption of household electrical devices amounts to some 750 million each year.
It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a device which is capable of reducing the energy consumption of electrical devices when they are left in standby mode.
According to the present invention there is provided a standby power energy-saving device comprising a transmitter and a receiver, the receiver being adapted to control power to an electrical device whereby the receiver is adapted to control power to an electrical device whereby the receiver is able to cut off power to the electrical device when in standby mode, and the transmitter incorporates a movement sensor and is adapted to send a signal to the receiver on detection of movement of the transmitter whereby the receiver is able to return the electrical device to standby mode.
Once the electrical device has been returned to standby mode, further control of the device may be by way of a remote controller for the device.
The transmitter may be part of a remote controller for the electrical device. For example, the transmitter may be incorporated into, such as forming part of a battery assembly of, the remote controller, or the transmitter may be secured to the remainder of the remote controller.
Where the transmitter forms part of a battery assembly, a battery of reduced length may be introduced into one end of a housing containing the transmitter such that the overall size of the battery assembly is adapted to fit the remote controller, the transmitter being powered by the battery. In such a case, one or more batteries may be provided. Alternatively, a single battery may be employed and a DC-DC converter may be used to provide a required voltage.
The receiver may be adapted to monitor power consumption of the electrical device so as to determine when the electrical device is in standby mode.
Standby mode may be determined when the power consumption of the device falls below a predetermined threshold.
The power consumption for the electrical device when in standby mode may be predetermined in the receiver. Alternatively, the receiver may include user-operable means, such as a button, for determining the power consumption of the electrical device when in standby mode. As a further alternative, the receiver may be provided with a multiple position switch for determining the power consumption of the electrical device when in standby mode. As another alternative, the receiver may incorporate means for determining the power consumption of the electrical device when in standby mode.
The receiver may be incorporated into the electrical device, or may be incorporated into an electrical lead or socket for the device, or may be a stand-alone unit adapted to be connected between an electrical plug of the device and a mains socket.
When the receiver is in the form of a stand-alone unit, the receiver may be mounted within a housing. The housing may be adaptable during manufacture to different power connection requirements.
The receiver may be provided with means, such as a switch, for disabling the power saving mode of the receiver.
For a better understanding of the present invention and to show more clearly how it may be carried into effect reference will now be made, by way of example, to the accompanying drawings in which: Figure 1 shows one embodiment of an electrical device incorporating a receiver forming part of the present invention; Figure 2 shows a second embodiment of an electrical device provided with a receiver forming part of the present invention; Figure 3 shows a third embodiment of an electrical device provided with a receiver forming part of the present invention; Figure 4 shows a fourth embodiment of an electrical device provided with a stand-alone receiver forming part of the present invention; Figure 5 is an exploded view of one embodiment of a stand-alone receiver forming part of the present invention; Figure 6 is a diagrammatic electrical circuit for use with the stand-alone receiver of Figure 5; Figure 7 is a diagrammatic illustration of one embodiment of a remote controller incorporating a transmitter according to part of the present invention; Figure 8 is a diagrammatic illustration of a second embodiment of a remote controller incorporating a transmitter according to the present invention; Figure 9 is a diagrammatic illustration of a third embodiment of a remote controller incorporating a transmitter according to the present invention; Figure 10 is an exploded view showing one way in which a movement sensor may be incorporated into a transmitter for use in a conventional remote controller; Figure 11 is a diagrammatic electrical circuit incorporating the transmitter of Figure 10; and Figure 12 is a modification of the electrical circuit shown in Figure 11.
Remote controllers for household electrical devices are in themselves well known and are conventionally provided with most such devices, including for example televisions, DVD apparatus and hi-fi systems. The remote controller allows the user to operate the electrical device from a distance, such as when seated. However, such remote controllers are only effective when electrical power is being supplied to the electrical device and the device is either in standby mode or fully operational. The disadvantage with standby mode is that, although the power consumption is reduced, there is still consumption of electricity because the device is awaiting a signal which will cause it to switch to fully operational mode and the fact that the device is in standby mode is often indicated by a light on the device which changes colour depending on the mode (often red for standby and green for fully operational).
Such a conventional remote controller transmits signals to the electrical device by any suitable wireless technology, such as RF (particularly 433 MHz) or infra-red signals, and a receiver is incorporated into the electrical device and adapted to respond to control signals from the associated remote controller.
The present invention incorporates additional functionality into the receiver in the form of an on-off switch (or relay) which is capable of switching the electrical device between off and on modes, the on mode including both standby mode and fully operational mode. The receiveralso incorporates means for monitoring power to the electrical device so as to determine whether the electrical device is turned on and is therefore in an operating mode or whether the electrical device is in standby mode. When the receiver determines that the electrical device has been switched from operational mode to standby mode a switch (or relay) is actuated to switch off all electrical power to the electrical device, the only power being consumed being that for the receiver to monitor signals from an associated transmitter which forms part of or is attached to an associated remote controller for the electrical device. The additional functionality may be incorporated into the receiver built into the electrical device, but this is not always practicable bearing in mind, for example that there are many millions of electrical devices which would benefit from being switched off when not in use and which have already been manufactured without the additional functionality. The additional functionality may therefore be provided in a number of alternative ways such as providing an additional receiver in an electrical power lead to the device, providing an additional receiver in an electrical plug or socket for the device, or providing an additional receiver in a stand-alone unit which is plugged into an electrical socket and the electrical device is plugged into an outlet socket provided on the additional stand-alone receiver.
An electrical device 1 with additional built-in functionality and an electrical lead 3 with a conventional electrical plug 5 is illustrated in Figure 1. Figure 2 shows an existing electrical device 7 having a receiver 9 with the required additional on-off functionality incorporated into the electrical lead 3 which is provided with a conventional electrical plug 5. Figure 3 shows an existing electrical device 7 having an electrical lead 3 connected to a plug 11 which is provided with a receiver having the required additional on-off functionality. Figure 4 shows an existing electrical device 7 having an electrical lead 3 connected to a conventional electrical plug 5, there being provided a separate stand-alone device 13 for connection to a mains socket and incorporating a receiver having the required additional functionality and a mains socket for receiving the plug 5.
The stand-alone receiver shown in exploded form in Figure 5 comprises a housing 15 provided with an internal module 17 and a front casing 19. The internal module 17 is secured to the front casing 19 by suitable means, such as screws 21 engaging with a circuit board 23 forming part of the internal module 17. The front casing 19 is provided with an interchangeable plug receiving component 27 and the circuit board is provided with an interchangeable power socket component 29. The components 27 and 29 together allow the receiver to be adapted readily during manufacture to power connection requirements for different countries. The housing 15 is secured to the front casing by screws 30 which pass through projections 25 formed within the housing 15.
Figure 6 shows a power monitoring circuit for use with the stand-alone receiver of Figure 5. The power monitoring circuit supplies power to an external electrical device ED (that is, the electrical device 7) for as long as the device is turned fully on. When the electrical device ED is put into standby mode, operational amplifier 1C4 and PlC 1C5 recognise the current change after a short delay of about 1 to 2 seconds and open relay switch RSI (of, for example, an Omron GR2L-1-E PCB relay) to cut the power supply to the electrical device ED if the current is below a predetermined threshold. The monitoring circuit remains in this condition until receiver 1C6, such as a Quasar QAM-RX4 433 MHz AM super heterodyne receiver receives a radio transmission which is decoded by 1C7, such as an RF Solutions RF600D radio frequency (RF) decoder. If lC7 determines that a valid signal has been received, a signal is sent to 1C5 which in turn causes the NPN transistor Ti to turn on. Transistor Ti restores power to relay coil RC1 and causes the relay switch RS1 to close, restoring power to the electrical device ED. 1C4 and lC5 then continue to monitor the power consumption of the electrical device ED until it is once again put into standby mode.
Push switch S2 allows 1C7 to acquire the properties of a transmitter. This is particularly important if a replacement transmitter is used. Briefly, push switch S2 is pressed which results in light-emitting diode LED1 being illuminated and the transmitter is then operated once to extinguish LED1 and a second time to cause LED1 to flash. Once LED1 stops flashing the receiver will recognise the transmitter.
If desired, 105 may be programmed to determine two thresholds, the thresholds defining power levels to which the power consumption of the electrical device ED may be compared. If 1C5 determines that the power consumption of the device ED is less than a lower threshold of 10 Watts the device is assumed to be in standby mode. Alternatively, if the power consumption of the device ED is determined to be 60 Watts or more then the device is assumed to be in operation. Similarly, if the power consumption of the device is determined to be more than 10 Watts when the monitoring circuit is first turned on the device ED is assumed to be in operation.
If the device is determined to be in operation, then an upper threshold is set to substantially the determined power consumption and the lower threshold is adjusted to substantially 50 percent of the determined power consumption.
Thereafter, if the power consumption of the device ED falls below the lower threshold the power supply to the electrical device is cut.
In the event the monitoring circuit is de-energised, the upper and lower thresholds are reset to their original values.
In other embodiments, if desired, the receiver may have the power consumption for standby mode preset. Alternatively, the receiver may be provided with a -10-button or the like which can be pressed by the user when the electrical device is in standby mode so as to determine the power consumption for the particular electrical device. As a further alternative, the receiver may be provided with a multiple position switch which would enable the user to select a predetermined power consumption from a number of alternatives according to the position of the switch. In any event the receiver is adapted to determine when the power consumption of the electrical device falls below a predetermined threshold.
If desired, the receiver may have a switch or the like for disabling the power saving capability of the receiver. Such a switch may be useful, for example, where the transmitter fails for any reason.
The present invention also incorporates additional functionality into the transmitter in order to determine when an associated remote controller is about to be used. The transmitter may be integrated into a remote controller 101 as shown in Figure 7 (not all the control buttons of the remote controller are shown).
Alternatively, the transmitter may be incorporated into a modified battery 103 for use in a conventional remote controller as shown in Figure 8 (which shows the underside of a remote controller with a battery cover removed) or the transmitter may be a separate module 105 which is secured to the underside of the remote controller as shown in Figure 9.
The transmitter includes a transmission device adapted to communicate with the receiver and a movement sensor which responds to any movement of the -ii -transmitter. Such movement will occur, for example, when the transmitter is picked up by a user who wishes to operate the electrical device.
By way of example, the transmitter of Figure 8 is shown in more detail in Figure 10. However, it should be noted that the components of the transmitter of Figures 8 and 10 could equally be incorporated into the transmitters of Figures 7 and 9. The transmitter of Figure 10 incorporates a battery 107 of reduced length, which battery slides into a casing 109 which houses the remaining transmitter components including a transmission module 111, a movement sensor 113 and a microcontroller 115 for activating the transmission module in response to movement sensed by the movement sensor 113. The transmitter of Figure 10 is the size of a standard AM battery and can simply replace one of the batteries provided in a conventional remote controller. Clearly, the transmitter may be made in different shapes and/or sizes as required.
Figure 11 shows a transmitter circuit which comprises a single battery and two main sections, a DC-DC up converter and a movement sensitive circuit which activates a radio frequency (RF) encoder and transmitter unit in response to vibration or movement. The DC-DC converter in the illustrated embodiment converts the DC output of a single M or AAA battery to the equivalent of two M or AAA batteries operating in series and comprises IC1, for example a Maxim MAX1 678EUA+ step-up DC-DC converter which is capable of converting DC at 1.5 volts to DC at 3.3 volts. A movement sensor Si, for example an Assemtech Europe Limited MS42M miniature non-mercury sensor, detects movement and vibration irrespective of position and activates an RE encoder 1C2, such as an RE Solutions RF600E RF encoder, in the event of the sensor detecting movement or vibration. In turn, 1C2 activates a transmitter 1C3, such as an RF Solutions AM-RT4-433 or a Quasar QAM-TX3-433-S 433 MHz AM transmitter to transmit an encoded signal which can be detected by the receiver of the power monitoring circuit of Figure 6.
Figure 12 is a modification of the transmitter circuit shown in Figure 11 and incorporates two AA or AAA batteries connected in series. In this embodiment there is no need for a DC-DC converter, but in other respects the construction and operation of the circuit of Figure 12 is essentially the same as that shown in Figure 11 and the same references are used to denote the same or similar components.
In use of the transmitter and receiver of the present invention, once an electrical device is switched by a user, using a remote controller, from an on mode to a standby mode, the receiver detects a reduction in power consumption which falls below the predetermined threshold and switches the electrical device from standby mode to off, thereby saving powerwhich would otherwise be consumed by the electrical device. Nevertheless, the receiver continues to monitor for signals from the transmitter. When the transmitter is picked up by the user in readiness for switching the electrical device from its standby mode to an on mode, the movementsensordetectsthe movementof the remote controllerand sends a signal to the receiver which, in turn, switches the electrical device from off to standby mode in readiness for further control signals from the user by way of the remote controller.
Thus the present invention provides a transmitter and a receiver which are able to reduce the power consumed by electrical devices when they are not in operation by eliminating the standby mode at such times. However, as soon as the transmitter is moved, for example to enable the user to operate the electrical device, the movement sensor causes the standby mode to be restored and allows the device to be used normally. The only difference to the user is that the light conventionally provided to indicate standby mode is not illuminated. In other respects, the user need not even know that the transmitter and receiver of the invention are present.
Claims (21)
1. A standby power energy-saving device comprising a transmitter and a receiver, the receiver being adapted to control power to an electrical device whereby the receiver is adapted to control power to an electrical device whereby the receiver is able to cut off power to the electrical device when in standby mode, and the transmitter incorporates a movement sensor and is adapted to send a signal to the receiver on detection of movement of the transmitter whereby the receiver is able to return the electrical device to standby mode. * *u * * * *1*S
2. A device as claimed in claim 1, wherein, once the electrical device has S...
been returned to standby mode, further control of the device is by way of a * *...* * remote controller for the device.
**..S. * S *S * * S S
3. A device as claimed in claim I or 2, wherein the transmitter is part of a remote controller for the electrical device.
4. A device as claimed in claim 3, wherein the transmitter is incorporated into, such as forming part of a battery assembly of, the remote controller.
5. A device as claimed in claim 4, wherein the transmitter forms part of a battery assembly of the remote controller. -15-
6. A device as claimed in claim 5, wherein a battery of reduced length is introduced into one end of a housing containing the transmitter such that the overall size of the battery assembly is adapted to fit the remote controller, the transmitter being powered by the battery.
7. A device as claimed in claim 5 and including a single battery and a DC-DC converter to provide a required voltage.
8. A device as claimed in claim 3, wherein the transmitter is secured to the : 10 remainder of the remote controller. S... * S *.S.
9. A device as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the receiver is *5S * adapted to monitor power consumption of the electrical device so as to **. * S
determine when the electrical device is in standby mode. S * S * ..
10. A device as claimed in claim 9, wherein standby mode is determined when the power consumption of the device falls below a predetermined threshold.
11. A device as claimed in claim 9 or 10, wherein the power consumption for the electrical device when in standby mode Es predetermined in the receiver.
-16 -
12. A device as claimed in claim 9 or 10, wherein the receiver includes user-operable means, such as a button, fordetermining the power consumption of the electrical device when in standby mode.
13. A device as claimed in claim 9 or 10, wherein the receiver is provided with a multiple position switch for determining the power consumption of the electrical device when in standby mode,
14. A device as claimed in claim 9 or 10, wherein the receiver incorporates : 10 means for determining the power consumption of the electrical device when in S...
standby mode. *S5*
I *5ISI
* 5
15. A device as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the receiver is S..... * I
incorporated into the electrical device. * S I * S.
16. A device as claimed in any one of claims I to 14, wherein the receiver is incorporated into an electrical lead or socket for the device.
17. A device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the receiver comprises a stand-alone unit adapted to be connected between an electrical plug of the device and a mains socket.
18. A device as claimed in claim 17, wherein the receiver is mounted within a housing. -17-
19. A device as claimed in claim 18, wherein the housing is adaptable during manufacture to different power connection requirements.
20. A device as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the receiver is provided with means, such as a switch, for disabling the power saving mode of the receiver.
21. A standby power energy-saving device substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to, and as shown in, the accompanying drawings. * *. * * S ** S... * . *5*S
* **.*. * S
S
I..... S * * * I * *
IS S * S S * SI
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB0621727A GB2443454A (en) | 2006-11-01 | 2006-11-01 | Standby power energy - saving device |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB0621727A GB2443454A (en) | 2006-11-01 | 2006-11-01 | Standby power energy - saving device |
Publications (2)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| GB0621727D0 GB0621727D0 (en) | 2006-12-13 |
| GB2443454A true GB2443454A (en) | 2008-05-07 |
Family
ID=37547112
Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB0621727A Withdrawn GB2443454A (en) | 2006-11-01 | 2006-11-01 | Standby power energy - saving device |
Country Status (1)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| GB (1) | GB2443454A (en) |
Cited By (11)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE102011102607A1 (en) * | 2011-05-27 | 2012-11-29 | Ika-Werke Gmbh & Co. Kg | Laboratory device with a sensor for detecting vibrations |
| US8326383B1 (en) | 2011-05-24 | 2012-12-04 | Superior Communications | Adhesive case for a mobile communication device |
| US8393377B2 (en) | 2011-02-18 | 2013-03-12 | Superior Communications, Inc. | Protective material applicator device |
| EP2579505A1 (en) | 2011-10-05 | 2013-04-10 | Swisscom AG | Method and system for remote control of an electrical consumer |
| US8570141B2 (en) | 2010-12-28 | 2013-10-29 | Industrial Technology Research Institute | Method and apparatus for monitoring and controlling a household appliance standby state |
| FR2990810A1 (en) * | 2012-05-16 | 2013-11-22 | France Telecom | Control device for controlling power supply to electrical appliance supplied by power supply device, has power management module including power relay for supplying energy from power supply device to appliance based on management message |
| US8653789B2 (en) | 2009-10-28 | 2014-02-18 | Superior Communications, Inc. | Method and apparatus for recharging batteries in a more efficient manner |
| US8905107B2 (en) | 2011-02-18 | 2014-12-09 | Superior Communications | Protective material applicator device |
| US9010396B2 (en) | 2011-02-18 | 2015-04-21 | Superior Communications, Inc. | Protective material applicator device |
| US9033019B2 (en) | 2011-02-18 | 2015-05-19 | Superior Communications, Inc. | Protective material applicator device |
| US9918418B2 (en) | 2011-02-18 | 2018-03-13 | Superior Communications, Inc. | Protective material applicator device |
Citations (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPH07123474A (en) * | 1993-10-21 | 1995-05-12 | Japan Aviation Electron Ind Ltd | Remote controller with automatic on/off function |
| KR20020024631A (en) * | 2000-09-26 | 2002-04-01 | 강대현 | Apparatus and method for saving a power of an electronic device |
| GB2425225A (en) * | 2005-04-14 | 2006-10-18 | Roger Green | Power distribution device having light and sound sensors and timing means |
-
2006
- 2006-11-01 GB GB0621727A patent/GB2443454A/en not_active Withdrawn
Patent Citations (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPH07123474A (en) * | 1993-10-21 | 1995-05-12 | Japan Aviation Electron Ind Ltd | Remote controller with automatic on/off function |
| KR20020024631A (en) * | 2000-09-26 | 2002-04-01 | 강대현 | Apparatus and method for saving a power of an electronic device |
| GB2425225A (en) * | 2005-04-14 | 2006-10-18 | Roger Green | Power distribution device having light and sound sensors and timing means |
Cited By (19)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US8836282B2 (en) | 2009-10-28 | 2014-09-16 | Superior Communications, Inc. | Method and apparatus for recharging batteries in a more efficient manner |
| US8653789B2 (en) | 2009-10-28 | 2014-02-18 | Superior Communications, Inc. | Method and apparatus for recharging batteries in a more efficient manner |
| US8570141B2 (en) | 2010-12-28 | 2013-10-29 | Industrial Technology Research Institute | Method and apparatus for monitoring and controlling a household appliance standby state |
| US9089085B2 (en) | 2011-02-18 | 2015-07-21 | Superior Communications, Inc. | Protective material applicator device |
| US9010396B2 (en) | 2011-02-18 | 2015-04-21 | Superior Communications, Inc. | Protective material applicator device |
| US11357143B2 (en) | 2011-02-18 | 2022-06-07 | Superior Communications, Inc. | Protective material applicator device |
| US11155067B2 (en) | 2011-02-18 | 2021-10-26 | Superior Communications, Inc. | Protective material applicator device |
| US8393377B2 (en) | 2011-02-18 | 2013-03-12 | Superior Communications, Inc. | Protective material applicator device |
| US10555445B2 (en) | 2011-02-18 | 2020-02-04 | Superior Communications, Inc. | Protective material applicator device |
| US8905107B2 (en) | 2011-02-18 | 2014-12-09 | Superior Communications | Protective material applicator device |
| US10021818B2 (en) | 2011-02-18 | 2018-07-10 | Superior Communications, Inc. | Protective material applicator device |
| US9033019B2 (en) | 2011-02-18 | 2015-05-19 | Superior Communications, Inc. | Protective material applicator device |
| US9931823B2 (en) | 2011-02-18 | 2018-04-03 | Superior Communications, Inc. | Protective material applicator device |
| US9918418B2 (en) | 2011-02-18 | 2018-03-13 | Superior Communications, Inc. | Protective material applicator device |
| US8326383B1 (en) | 2011-05-24 | 2012-12-04 | Superior Communications | Adhesive case for a mobile communication device |
| DE102011102607A1 (en) * | 2011-05-27 | 2012-11-29 | Ika-Werke Gmbh & Co. Kg | Laboratory device with a sensor for detecting vibrations |
| EP2579504A1 (en) | 2011-10-05 | 2013-04-10 | Swisscom AG | Method and system for remote control of an electricity consummer |
| EP2579505A1 (en) | 2011-10-05 | 2013-04-10 | Swisscom AG | Method and system for remote control of an electrical consumer |
| FR2990810A1 (en) * | 2012-05-16 | 2013-11-22 | France Telecom | Control device for controlling power supply to electrical appliance supplied by power supply device, has power management module including power relay for supplying energy from power supply device to appliance based on management message |
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
|---|---|
| GB0621727D0 (en) | 2006-12-13 |
Similar Documents
| Publication | Publication Date | Title |
|---|---|---|
| GB2443454A (en) | Standby power energy - saving device | |
| RU2419932C1 (en) | Plug device | |
| US7486883B2 (en) | Radio remote control for photographic equipment | |
| EP2156525B1 (en) | Electrical supply devices | |
| US7609952B2 (en) | Apparatus and method for remote viewing system | |
| US9231353B2 (en) | Socket having loading detecting function | |
| KR101685062B1 (en) | A artificial intelligent wall outlet for automatic quiescent power cut-off and recovery function | |
| US20080100463A1 (en) | Alarm shut off system | |
| US20110006615A1 (en) | Plug socket | |
| GB2425225A (en) | Power distribution device having light and sound sensors and timing means | |
| US20090289507A1 (en) | Intellectual power saving switching assembly | |
| WO2007135429A2 (en) | Electricity supply control device | |
| US20090195704A1 (en) | Power saving device | |
| US20180364778A1 (en) | Artificial intelligence type electric outlet having automatic standby power cut-off and restoration function | |
| CN103270568A (en) | A controller for use with a mechanical switch | |
| WO2010097580A2 (en) | Electrical power management device | |
| US20130140894A1 (en) | Dynamic energy-saving socket | |
| WO2007136213A1 (en) | Electric outlet device | |
| JP4803082B2 (en) | Load control system | |
| KR100964489B1 (en) | Plug apparatus | |
| WO2007052034A1 (en) | Control of electrical devices | |
| KR102075002B1 (en) | Lighting control device | |
| CN103644626A (en) | Infrared control air-conditioner power-saving circuit | |
| KR20180079156A (en) | Lights having wireless half-automatic switch | |
| KR20050111475A (en) | The method of saving energy based on the human sensing technique and the same apparatus |
Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAP | Application withdrawn, taken to be withdrawn or refused ** after publication under section 16(1) |