Patents by Inventor Ethan Clair Boardman
Ethan Clair Boardman has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20230327438Abstract: Provided is a system and method for determining the state estimate of a power grid by dividing the power grid into smaller sub-sections, generating state estimates for each sub-section, and then generating a consensus among the sub-sections. In one example, the method may include partitioning a section of the power distribution grid into a plurality of sub-sections based on loads distributed within the section of the power distribution grid, generating a plurality of state estimates for the plurality of sub-sections based on load distribution within the plurality of sub-sections and a Kalman Filter model, generating an aggregate state estimate for the section of the power distribution grid based on an aggregate of the plurality of state estimates and a boundary consensus between the plurality of sub-sections from a previous state estimation, and displaying data about the aggregate state estimate via a user interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2022Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventors: Aditya Kumar, Reza Ghaemi, Michael Unum, Paul Kuntz, Ethan Clair Boardman
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Patent number: 10261535Abstract: The subject specification comprises enhanced power system balance control for a multi-tier hierarchical electrical distribution network (EDN). The EDN comprises a specified number of distribution network node controller (DNNC) components employed to desirably control power system balance, data communications, and power distribution between respective tiers of the EDN to facilitate efficient power distribution. In each tier, a power system balance component (PSBC), associated with a DNNC component, can monitor power system balance, such as load phase balance, associated with multi-phase power distribution for its tier, and detect power system imbalances in that tier. A power balance correction action can be identified and executed (e.g., automatically) in response to the detected power system imbalance to rectify the imbalance, wherein the correction action can include dynamic switching of loads between phases and/or filtering of the power signal.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2016Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Assignee: General Electric Technology GmbHInventors: Ethan Clair Boardman, Subrahmanyam Saraswati Venkata
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Patent number: 10198458Abstract: Aspects of a multi-level electrical distribution control system associated with an electrical distribution grid are disclosed. Data access and processing across the multi-level control system and the electrical distribution grid can provide improved utilization of energy within the electrical distribution grid. Further, dynamic reconfiguration of the electric distribution grid can be based distributed processing and access to information relating to the electrical distribution control system or electrical distribution grid. An encapsulated DNNC data element is disclosed as an efficient and secure means of accessing data across the multi-level electrical distribution control system or the associated electrical distribution grid.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2017Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: General Electric Technology GmbHInventors: Ethan Clair Boardman, Subrahmanyam Saraswati Venkata
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Publication number: 20180107691Abstract: Aspects of a multi-level electrical distribution control system associated with an electrical distribution grid are disclosed. Data access and processing across the multi-level control system and the electrical distribution grid can provide improved utilization of energy within the electrical distribution grid. Further, dynamic reconfiguration of the electric distribution grid can be based distributed processing and access to information relating to the electrical distribution control system or electrical distribution grid. An encapsulated DNNC data element is disclosed as an efficient and secure means of accessing data across the multi-level electrical distribution control system or the associated electrical distribution grid.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventors: Ethan Clair Boardman, Subrahmanyam Saraswati Venkata
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Patent number: 9881033Abstract: Aspects of a multi-level electrical distribution control system associated with an electrical distribution grid are disclosed. Data access and processing across the multi-level control system and the electrical distribution grid can provide improved utilization of energy within the electrical distribution grid. Further, dynamic reconfiguration of the electric distribution grid can be based distributed processing and access to information relating to the electrical distribution control system or electrical distribution grid. An encapsulated DNNC data element is disclosed as an efficient and secure means of accessing data across the multi-level electrical distribution control system or the associated electrical distribution grid.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2015Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: General Electric Technology GmbHInventors: Ethan Clair Boardman, Subrahmanyam Saraswati Venkata
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Patent number: 9641026Abstract: The subject specification comprises enhanced communication infrastructure for a multi-tier hierarchical smart distribution grid (SDG). The SDG comprises a specified number of distribution network node controller (DNNC) components employed to desirably control communications and power distribution between respective tiers of the SDG to facilitate efficient power distribution. When communication between the a DNNC in one tier and another DNNC in another tier, is desired, the DNNC can identify available communication channels and respective communication conditions of the available communication channels, and can dynamically select a subset of available data and preferred communication channel, based at least in part on predefined control criteria, to control data transmission loads in the network and facilitate real time control of the SDG. Data can be communicated via the selected communication channel.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2011Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: ALSTOM TECHNOLOGY LTD.Inventors: Ethan Clair Boardman, Sumit Roy, Subrahmanyam Saraswati Venkata
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Publication number: 20160179120Abstract: The subject specification comprises enhanced power system balance control for a multi-tier hierarchical electrical distribution network (EDN). The EDN comprises a specified number of distribution network node controller (DNNC) components employed to desirably control power system balance, data communications, and power distribution between respective tiers of the EDN to facilitate efficient power distribution. In each tier, a power system balance component (PSBC), associated with a DNNC component, can monitor power system balance, such as load phase balance, associated with multi-phase power distribution for its tier, and detect power system imbalances in that tier. A power balance correction action can be identified and executed (e.g., automatically) in response to the detected power system imbalance to rectify the imbalance, wherein the correction action can include dynamic switching of loads between phases and/or filtering of the power signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2016Publication date: June 23, 2016Inventors: Ethan Clair Boardman, Subrahmanyam Saraswati Venkata
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Patent number: 9281689Abstract: The subject specification comprises enhanced power system balance control for a multi-tier hierarchical electrical distribution network (EDN). The EDN comprises a specified number of distribution network node controller (DNNC) components employed to desirably control power system balance, data communications, and power distribution between respective tiers of the EDN to facilitate efficient power distribution. In each tier, a power system balance component (PSBC), associated with a DNNC component, can monitor power system balance, such as load phase balance, associated with multi-phase power distribution for its tier, and detect power system imbalances in that tier. A power balance correction action can be identified and executed (e.g., automatically) in response to the detected power system imbalance to rectify the imbalance, wherein the correction action can include dynamic switching of loads between phases and/or filtering of the power signal.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2011Date of Patent: March 8, 2016Assignee: General Electric Technology GmbHInventors: Ethan Clair Boardman, Subrahmanyam Saraswati Venkata
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Publication number: 20150127685Abstract: Aspects of a multi-level electrical distribution control system associated with an electrical distribution grid are disclosed. Data access and processing across the multi-level control system and the electrical distribution grid can provide improved utilization of energy within the electrical distribution grid. Further, dynamic reconfiguration of the electric distribution grid can be based distributed processing and access to information relating to the electrical distribution control system or electrical distribution grid. An encapsulated DNNC data element is disclosed as an efficient and secure means of accessing data across the multi-level electrical distribution control system or the associated electrical distribution grid.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2015Publication date: May 7, 2015Inventors: Ethan Clair Boardman, Subrahmanyam Saraswati Venkata
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Patent number: 8965590Abstract: Aspects of a multi-level electrical distribution control system associated with an electrical distribution grid are disclosed. Data access and processing across the multi-level control system and the electrical distribution grid can provide improved utilization of energy within the electrical distribution grid. Further, dynamic reconfiguration of the electric distribution grid can be based distributed processing and access to information relating to the electrical distribution control system or electrical distribution grid. An encapsulated DNNC data element is disclosed as an efficient and secure means of accessing data across the multi-level electrical distribution control system or the associated electrical distribution grid.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2011Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Alstom Grid Inc.Inventors: Ethan Clair Boardman, Subrahmanyam Saraswati Venkata
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Publication number: 20120316696Abstract: Aspects of a multi-level electrical distribution control system associated with an electrical distribution grid are disclosed. A multi-level control system provides a non-flat topography for electrical distribution grid control. A hierarchical structure can be employed in the topography of the control system. Further, tree and mesh network structure, among others, can be employed in the topography of the control system. These rich topographies can provide for closed loop control at each level of the control system, improved reliability of the control system through redundant topographical network structures, and desirable data handling features that can reduce data congestion and computing costs by distributing data handling, processing, and control across the levels of the control system.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2011Publication date: December 13, 2012Applicant: ALSTOM GRIDInventors: Ethan Clair Boardman, Subrahmanyam Saraswati Venkata
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Publication number: 20120316691Abstract: The subject specification comprises enhanced power system balance control for a multi-tier hierarchical electrical distribution network (EDN). The EDN comprises a specified number of distribution network node controller (DNNC) components employed to desirably control power system balance, data communications, and power distribution between respective tiers of the EDN to facilitate efficient power distribution. In each tier, a power system balance component (PSBC), associated with a DNNC component, can monitor power system balance, such as load phase balance, associated with multi-phase power distribution for its tier, and detect power system imbalances in that tier. A power balance correction action can be identified and executed (e.g., automatically) in response to the detected power system imbalance to rectify the imbalance, wherein the correction action can include dynamic switching of loads between phases and/or filtering of the power signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2011Publication date: December 13, 2012Applicant: ALSTOM GRIDInventors: Ethan Clair Boardman, Subrahmanyam Saraswati Venkata
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Publication number: 20120316688Abstract: Aspects of a multi-level electrical distribution control system associated with an electrical distribution grid are disclosed. Coordination between the multi-level control system, the electrical distribution grid and an electrical transmission system can provide improved utilization of energy within the electrical distribution grid. Further, dynamic reconfiguration of the electric distribution grid can improve reliability of the electric distribution grid and can provide additional energy utilization pathways to reduce demand on the electrical transmission system. Moreover, improved control of the topography and energy utilization of the electrical distribution grid can improve forecasting for development of the electrical transmission system.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2011Publication date: December 13, 2012Applicant: ALSTOM GRIDInventors: Ethan Clair Boardman, Subrahmanyam Saraswati Venkata
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Publication number: 20120316689Abstract: The subject specification comprises enhanced communication infrastructure for a multi-tier hierarchical smart distribution grid (SDG). The SDG comprises a specified number of distribution network node controller (DNNC) components employed to desirably control communications and power distribution between respective tiers of the SDG to facilitate efficient power distribution. When communication between the a DNNC in one tier and another DNNC in another tier, is desired, the DNNC can identify available communication channels and respective communication conditions of the available communication channels, and can dynamically select a subset of available data and preferred communication channel, based at least in part on predefined control criteria, to control data transmission loads in the network and facilitate real time control of the SDG. Data can be communicated via the selected communication channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2011Publication date: December 13, 2012Applicant: ALSTOM GRIDInventors: Ethan Clair Boardman, Sumit Roy, Subrahmanyam Saraswati Venkata
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Publication number: 20120316697Abstract: Aspects of a multi-level electrical distribution control system associated with an electrical distribution grid are disclosed. Data access and processing across the multi-level control system and the electrical distribution grid can provide improved utilization of energy within the electrical distribution grid. Further, dynamic reconfiguration of the electric distribution grid can be based distributed processing and access to information relating to the electrical distribution control system or electrical distribution grid. An encapsulated DNNC data element is disclosed as an efficient and secure means of accessing data across the multi-level electrical distribution control system or the associated electrical distribution grid.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2011Publication date: December 13, 2012Applicant: ALSTOM GRIDInventors: Ethan Clair Boardman, Subrahmanyam Saraswati Venkata