Method and system for utilizing a device's user location to monitor and control the device power usage

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9910417
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15134220

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An autonomous system for managing power distribution to an electrically-powered device that includes a power controller module that includes power input and power output abilities and operably connected power switching abilities, wherein the power switching is configured for actuation by an integral power management module operably connected thereto, the integral power management module including integral actuation signal detection and actuation abilities configured for, in accordance with commands and operational parameters, upon detection of an actuation signal, actuation the integral power switching to alter power output through the power output from a first output level to a second output level. The system further includes memory for storing the commands an operational parameters, and wherein the actual signal include an identification component for identifying an actuating signal, and wherein the integral actuation signal detection and actuation is configured for, upon detecting signals other than actual signals, reacting other than in response to the actuation signal.

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BCP CONTROLS LLC900 WASHINGTON AVE SUITE 506 WACO TX 76701

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Fitch, John Edward Woodway, US 9 16
Steward, James M Crawford, US 4 7

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