Abstract: Systems and methods for distributing electric energy in discrete power packets of finite duration are presented. Systems may include an aggregator for providing power packets to one or more nodes. An aggregator may receive requests for power packets from nodes. In other embodiments, an aggregator may transmit status broadcasts and nodes may receive power packets based on the status broadcasts.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 1, 2014
Date of Patent:
April 9, 2019
Assignee:
University of Vemont and State Agricultural College