Abstract: A thermal control circuit is described. The thermal control circuit includes a heating element disposed within an electronic circuit board having a semiconductor chip disposed thereon. The thermal control circuit includes a power management integrated circuit coupled to the heating element. The power management integrated circuit is to enable the heating element to heat the semiconductor chip at least to the semiconductor chips' lowest rated operating temperature prior to the semiconductor chip being placed in a fully operational state.

Abstract: Monitoring and control of electromechanical devices from a central data center. The data center may be located at a separate geographic location, using broadband communication channels, such as Internet or telecom channels, and wireless HAN (home area network) communications. Such electromechanical devices may comprise, for example, an HVAC system at a small-business or residential site, a grounds-maintenance sprinkler system, or a small wind or solar energy generation and storage station.

Abstract: Systems for intelligent automated response to line frequency and voltage disturbances by a central control point communication with a plurality of load control devices. The systems may include a load control device adapted to communicate with one or more energy consuming devices. The load control device may have a load control device firmware adapted to receive and process control directives to change the load of at least one energy consuming device. A central control point may be associated with the building and may be connected to the line power. The central control point may include a circuit adapted to monitor the line power and a central control point firmware adapted to detect the line disturbance. The central control point firmware may be in communication with the load control device firmware and may be adapted to transmit the control directives to the load control device firmware.

Abstract: Monitoring and control of electromechanical devices from a central data center. The data center may be located at a separate geographic location, using broadband communication channels, such as Internet or telecom channels, and wireless HAN (home area network) communications. Such electromechanical devices may comprise, for example, an HVAC system at a small-business or residential site, a grounds-maintenance sprinkler system, or a small wind or solar energy generation and storage station.