Abstract: 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.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 19, 2018
Date of Patent:
December 8, 2020
Assignee:
BCP CONTROLS, LLC
Inventors:
John Edward Fitch, James Michael Steward
Abstract: The invention pertains to a method and system which utilizes individual lighting fixtures and electrical plug controls to provide a rigorous and ubiquitous grid of sensors within or around a facility or facilities. The system utilizes a variety of parameters at the tag, lighting and plug controllers and central processor level to provide unique location and tracking information on objects, equipment, and personnel in the facility. The unique aspects of the system provide higher spatial and temporal accuracy and the ability to track high spatial densities of devices.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 28, 2018
Date of Patent:
September 8, 2020
Assignee:
BCP CONTROLS, LLC
Inventors:
John Edward Fitch, James M. Steward, John D. Holland, II
Abstract: The invention pertains to a method and system which utilizes individual lighting fixtures and electrical plug controls to provide a rigorous and ubiquitous grid of sensors within or around a facility or facilities. The system utilizes a variety of parameters at the tag, lighting and plug controllers and central processor level to provide unique location and tracking information on objects, equipment, and personnel in the facility. The unique aspects of the system provide higher spatial and temporal accuracy and the ability to track high spatial densities of devices.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 20, 2016
Date of Patent:
January 15, 2019
Assignee:
BCP CONTROLS, LLC
Inventors:
John Edward Fitch, James M. Steward, John D. Holland, II
Abstract: 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.
Abstract: 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.
Abstract: The invention pertains to a method and system which monitors attached energy device(s) utilization and allows or inhibits power based on the individual device's user or users current location relative to the device's point of use, the device's effective use range and user based rules. This invention is intended to allow end users to automatically control energy using devices based on the user's real time movement relative to the device in household, workplace, or commercial settings. The energy utilizing device may be either a plug-load, switched-load, or sensor controlled device.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 27, 2013
Date of Patent:
May 17, 2016
Assignee:
BCP Controls, LLC
Inventors:
John Edward Fitch, James Michael Steward