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 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.

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 device and system which uses printed circuit board metrology to accurately measure relative motion between surfaces in one or more dimensions. The invention comprises a system on a chip (SOC) to periodically measure, log, and transmit relative motion data in an automated fashion either wired or wirelessly, allowing long term measurement of moving surfaces such as foundation movement, bridge movement, concrete movement, structural system movement, excavation movement, slope monitoring or tree growth monitoring.

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.

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.

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: 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: A method for reducing aggregate power cost that includes determining an end device power consumption profile for each of a plurality of end devices, storing the end device power consumption profiles in a switching device configured to determine a desired power flow timing for each of the plurality of end devices, determining an optimal rate period with the switching device, determining, with the switching device, the desired power flow timing for each of the plurality of end devices such that a power consumption of the plurality of end devices is preferably within the optimal rate period, and controlling, via the control device, the plurality of end devices such that the desired power flow timing is substantially obtained, thereby reducing aggregate cost per kWhr of the plurality of end devices.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a device and system which uses printed circuit board metrology to accurately measure relative motion between surfaces in one or more dimensions. The invention comprises a system on a chip (SOC) to periodically measure, log, and transmit relative motion data in an automated fashion either wired or wirelessly, allowing long term measurement of moving surfaces such as foundation movement, bridge movement, concrete movement, structural system movement, excavation movement, slope monitoring or tree growth monitoring.

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.

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.

Abstract: A robotic assembly comprises: a mobile vehicle including mechanical components configured to operate the mobile vehicle in a manual mode of operation; a main power circuit for distributing a power signal to the electromechanical components and to external modules; an automation module connected to the mechanical components and operable to control and operate the mechanical components, and a power circuit configured to distribute power to the mechanical components and the external modules; a safety control module connected to the main power circuit, the automation module, and the mechanical components; a mode selector connected to the main power circuit; and emergency stop switches configured to prevent a flow of current to substantially all of the mechanical components and external modules in response to actuation of the emergency stop buttons.

Abstract: A robotic assembly comprises: a mobile vehicle including mechanical components configured to operate the mobile vehicle in a manual mode of operation; a main power circuit for distributing a power signal to the electromechanical components and to external modules; an automation module connected to the mechanical components and operable to control and operate the mechanical components, and a power circuit configured to distribute power to the mechanical components and the external modules; a safety control module connected to the main power circuit, the automation module, and the mechanical components; a mode selector connected to the main power circuit; and emergency stop switches configured to prevent a flow of current to substantially all of the mechanical components and external modules in response to actuation of the emergency stop buttons.