Abstract: A network device provides a plurality of user configurable and controllable ports for supporting one or more powered devices and one or more power sources on a network, via a unique “n” port switch or similar hardware device. The network device disclosed herein allows each of the network ports to be functionally interchangeable in multiple application environments. Controller circuits and a logic unit or logic controller automatically detect changes on the ports and reconfigure voltage and/or data paths so that the external devices connected to the switch continue to be able to communicate and provide or consume power. Since all ports function in a substantially identical manner, there is no need to label the ports as either inputs or outputs, where an input port would be connected to a provider of POE power and an output would be a consumer of POE power.

Abstract: System and method for optimizing and reducing the energy usage of an automatically controlled heating, ventilation and air conditioning (“HVAC”) System. The system and method comprise receiving, from a server, a plurality of parameters, the parameters comprising an internal temperature of a structure, an external temperature, a utility pricing structure, and/or a user preference. The system and method may receive, by the server, a plurality of historical data related to the HVAC system and may generate a model. The model may be configured to determine a change to an operational state of the HVAC system needed to obtain an internal temperature set point. The model may be generated using a plurality of parameters received. The model may be revised iteratively. The system and method may receive, by the server, a plurality of additional parameters to revise the model. A signal may be set, by a server, to the HVAC system.

Abstract: System and method for optimizing and reducing the energy usage of an automatically controlled HVAC System. The system and method comprise receiving, from a server, a plurality of parameters, the parameters comprising an internal temperature of a structure, an external temperature, a utility pricing structure, and/or a user preference. The system and method may receive, by the server, a plurality of historical data related to the HVAC system. The system and method may generate a model. The model may be configured to determine a change to an operational state of the HVAC system needed to obtain an internal temperature set point. The model may be generated using a plurality of parameters received. The model may be revised iteratively. The system and method may receive, by the server, a plurality of additional parameters to revise the model. A signal may be set, by a server, to the HVAC system.