Abstract: A system and method which detects and responds to abnormalities in a distribution system by reconfiguring nodes of the system to minimize the effects of the abnormality without the requirement of communicating with a central controller. The nodes in the system coordinate a response to a system abnormality through a process of self-organization in which each node acts based on its own programming, sensors, and stored data. Each node keeps other nodes apprised of its actions so that they may in turn decide what actions are appropriate for them to take.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 20, 1999
Date of Patent:
August 29, 2000
Assignee:
EnergyLine Systems, L.P.
Inventors:
William Christian Tracy Nelson, Daniel Partridge, Donald S. Berkowitz, Witold Bik, Ed Brasher, Barry Tangney
Abstract: A system and method which detects and responds to abnormalities in a distribution system by reconfiguring nodes of the system to minimize the effects of the abnormality without the requirement of communicating with a central controller. The nodes in the system coordinate a response to a system abnormality through a process of self-organization in which each node acts based on its own programming, sensors, and stored data. Each node keeps other nodes apprised of its actions so that they may in turn decide what actions are appropriate for them to take.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 26, 1997
Date of Patent:
January 25, 2000
Assignee:
Energyline Systems, L.P.
Inventors:
William Christian Tracy Nelson, Daniel Partridge, Donald S. Berkowitz, Witold Bik, Ed Brasher, Barry Tangney