Apparatuses and methods for configuring a building automation system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8957551
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14163477

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An apparatus that is capable of detecting the presence of a plug comprising: a plurality of receptacles configured to receive a plurality of prongs from a plug, wherein the plurality of receptacles includes a first receptacle and a second receptacle; a controller configured to detect whether a first prong of the plurality of prongs is present in the first receptacle; and a switch configured to provide power to the second receptacle. The switch provides power to the second receptacle when the controller detects that the first prong of the plurality of prongs is present in the first receptacle and the switch does not provide power to the second receptacle when the controller does not detect that the first prong is present in the first receptacle.

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GREEN EDGE TECHNOLOGIES INC13348 OLD WINERY ROAD POWAY CA 92064

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Alberth,, Jr William P Prairie Grove, US 106 2142
Jung, Thomas A San Diego, US 14 103
Lee, Jin H San Diego, US 25 472
Rice, William D San Diego, US 18 251

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