18335609. CONTROL DEVICE, POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, AND CONTROL METHOD simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
- 1 CONTROL DEVICE, POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, AND CONTROL METHOD
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 CONTROL DEVICE, POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, AND CONTROL METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Unanswered Questions
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
CONTROL DEVICE, POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, AND CONTROL METHOD
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Tohru Nakamura of Toyota-shi (JP)
CONTROL DEVICE, POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, AND CONTROL METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18335609 titled 'CONTROL DEVICE, POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, AND CONTROL METHOD
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a control device that manages power consumption by instructing the suppression of the charging operation of a charger based on the power consumption of electric devices.
- The control device includes a charger that receives electric power from a distribution board.
- An acquisition unit measures the power consumption of one or more electric devices.
- An instruction unit instructs the suppression of the charger's charging operation based on the power consumption.
- A management unit assigns instruction authority to manage power demand using the charger based on a first threshold.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in smart homes, office buildings, and industrial settings to optimize power usage and reduce energy costs.
Problems Solved
This technology helps in managing power consumption efficiently, preventing overloading of the electrical system, and reducing energy waste.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include cost savings on energy bills, increased efficiency in power management, and a more sustainable approach to energy consumption.
Potential Commercial Applications
- "Smart Power Management System for Efficient Energy Usage in Buildings"
Unanswered Questions
How does the control device communicate with the electric devices to measure their power consumption accurately?
The patent application does not provide details on the communication protocol or technology used for acquiring power consumption data from the electric devices.
Are there any limitations to the size or type of electric devices that can be managed by this control device?
The patent application does not specify if there are any restrictions on the size or type of electric devices that can be monitored and controlled by the system.
Original Abstract Submitted
The control device includes a charger to which electric power is distributed from the distribution board, an acquisition unit for acquiring power consumption of one or more electric devices, an instruction unit for instructing suppression of the charging operation of the charger in accordance with the power consumption based on an instruction authority of the charging operation for the charger, and a management unit for giving the instruction authority to the power management device that manages power demand using the charger when the power consumption is equal to or less than a first threshold, and giving the instruction authority to the instruction unit when the power consumption is greater than the first threshold.
