Patents by Inventor Raymond M. Fallon
Raymond M. Fallon has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11223228Abstract: An aspect of the disclosure includes an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system comprising a first input configured to receive input AC power, a second input configured to be coupled to an energy storage device having a backup runtime capacity, and a controller. The controller is configured to operate the UPS system to store a plurality of indications each indicating a number of times that the UPS system has regained access to the input AC power within a respective amount of time after the UPS system has stopped providing the output power, analyze the plurality of indications to determine an additional backup runtime capacity for reducing a number of load drops, determine a number of additional energy storage devices that provide the additional backup runtime capacity, and output the determined number of additional energy storage devices to add to attain the additional backup runtime capacity and reduce the load drops.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2019Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC IT CORPORATIONInventor: Raymond M. Fallon
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Patent number: 11184440Abstract: According to one aspect, embodiments provide a system for optimizing control schemes executed by a plurality of intelligent agents controlling a plurality of client devices, the system comprising an observer configured to communicate with the plurality of intelligent agents, a database configured to store information received from the plurality of intelligent agents, and an external data source, the observer being further configured to poll the plurality of intelligent agents for operational information of at least one power device, collect information from the external data source and from the database, update the database based on the operational information and the information collected from the external data source and the database, and modify a first control scheme executed by a first intelligent agent of the plurality of intelligent agents to control a first client device.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2017Date of Patent: November 23, 2021Assignee: SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC IT CORPORATIONInventors: Raymond M. Fallon, Daniel C. Cohen, Maarten Janson, Colm McCauley, Nicholas S. Zakas
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Publication number: 20200403441Abstract: An aspect of the disclosure includes an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system comprising a first input configured to receive input AC power, a second input configured to be coupled to an energy storage device having a backup runtime capacity, and a controller. The controller is configured to operate the UPS system to store a plurality of indications each indicating a number of times that the UPS system has regained access to the input AC power within a respective amount of time after the UPS system has stopped providing the output power, analyze the plurality of indications to determine an additional backup runtime capacity for reducing a number of load drops, determine a number of additional energy storage devices that provide the additional backup runtime capacity, and output the determined number of additional energy storage devices to add to attain the additional backup runtime capacity and reduce the load drops.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2019Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventor: Raymond M. Fallon
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Patent number: 10331153Abstract: A method for controlling an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) having a battery includes powering a load coupled to the UPS using utility power, determining whether an energy cost associated with the utility power exceeds a threshold cost, determining whether a charge level of the battery exceeds a threshold charge level, and powering the load from the battery in response to determining that the energy cost exceeds the threshold cost and that the charge level of the battery exceeds the threshold charge level.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2011Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC IT CORPORATIONInventor: Raymond M. Fallon
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Publication number: 20180367612Abstract: According to one aspect, embodiments provide a system for optimizing control schemes executed by a plurality of intelligent agents controlling a plurality of client devices, the system comprising an observer configured to communicate with the plurality of intelligent agents, a database configured to store information received from the plurality of intelligent agents, and an external data source, the observer being further configured to poll the plurality of intelligent agents for operational information of at least one power device, collect information from the external data source and from the database, update the database based on the operational information and the information collected from the external data source and the database, and modify a first control scheme executed by a first intelligent agent of the plurality of intelligent agents to control a first client device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2017Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventors: Raymond M. Fallon, Daniel C. Cohen, Maarten Janson, Colm McCauley, Nicholas S. Zakas
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Patent number: 9847672Abstract: According to one aspect, embodiments herein provide a power device comprising an input, power circuitry, a plurality of outlets, a network module configured to be coupled to a network, a controller coupled to the plurality of outlets, the power circuitry and the network module, the controller configured to operate the power circuitry to provide output power to the plurality of outlets derived from input power, provide a management interface to a management system via the network module and the network, the management interface configured to allow an operator to provide an indication of a type of equipment coupled to each one of the plurality of outlets, and display, via the management interface, a plurality of network configuration options in a layout based on the indication of the type of equipment coupled to each one of the plurality of outlets provided by the operator.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2015Date of Patent: December 19, 2017Assignee: SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC IT CORPORATIONInventors: Raymond M. Fallon, Daniel C. Cohen, Noah L. Pendleton, Sarah Jane Hannon, George Hsia, Heidi Sohlberg-Siltanen
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Patent number: 9684349Abstract: A system for configuring outlet groups on an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is provided. The system includes a computer system connected via a communication link to the UPS. The computer system includes a memory and at least one processor coupled to the memory. The at least one processor is configured to receive data pertaining to at least one device, receive data pertaining to a plurality of outlet groups associated with the UPS, determine one configuration profile for the at least one device, the one configuration profile being included in a plurality of configuration profiles, determine one outlet group of the plurality of outlet groups, the one outlet group being configured for the one configuration profile, associate the one configuration profile with the one outlet group and provide an instruction for a user to connect the at least one device in an outlet included in the one outlet group.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2013Date of Patent: June 20, 2017Assignee: SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC IT CORPORATIONInventors: Raymond M. Fallon, Alan Dean Smith, Orla Conroy
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Publication number: 20160365750Abstract: According to one aspect, embodiments herein provide a power device comprising an input, power circuitry, a plurality of outlets, a network module configured to be coupled to a network, a controller coupled to the plurality of outlets, the power circuitry and the network module, the controller configured to operate the power circuitry to provide output power to the plurality of outlets derived from input power, provide a management interface to a management system via the network module and the network, the management interface configured to allow an operator to provide an indication of a type of equipment coupled to each one of the plurality of outlets, and display, via the management interface, a plurality of network configuration options in a layout based on the indication of the type of equipment coupled to each one of the plurality of outlets provided by the operator.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2015Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventors: Raymond M. Fallon, Daniel C. Cohen, Noah L. Pendleton, Sarah Jane Hannon, George Hsia, Heidi Sohlberg-Siltanen
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Publication number: 20160071319Abstract: A portable computing device includes a camera, a display screen, and a processor. The processor is configured to identify an electronic device from an image of the electronic device captured by the camera, display a virtual human-machine interface (HMI) associated with the electronic device on the display screen, receive user commands through the virtual HMI, and cause the user commands to be communicated to the electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2014Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventors: Raymond M. Fallon, Paul Bohan, Enda Barrett, Siva Prasad Katru, Veena Rathish, Vishwas Mohaniraj Deokar
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Publication number: 20160054771Abstract: A system for configuring outlet groups on an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is provided. The system includes a computer system connected via a communication link to the UPS. The computer system includes a memory and at least one processor coupled to the memory. The at least one processor is configured to receive data pertaining to at least one device, receive data pertaining to a plurality of outlet groups associated with the UPS, determine one configuration profile for the at least one device, the one configuration profile being included in a plurality of configuration profiles, determine one outlet group of the plurality of outlet groups, the one outlet group being configured for the one configuration profile, associate the one configuration profile with the one outlet group and provide an instruction for a user to connect the at least one device in an outlet included in the one outlet group.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2013Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventors: Raymond M. Fallon, Alan Dean Smith, Orla Conroy
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Publication number: 20140379160Abstract: A method for controlling an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) having a battery includes powering a load coupled to the UPS using utility power, determining whether an energy cost associated with the utility power exceeds a threshold cost, determining whether a charge level of the battery exceeds a threshold charge level, and powering the load from the battery in response to determining that the energy cost exceeds the threshold cost and that the charge level of the battery exceeds the threshold charge level.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2011Publication date: December 25, 2014Inventor: Raymond M. Fallon
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Patent number: 8713559Abstract: A system and method for guiding a user through a procedure for updating firmware on an uninterruptible power supply. In one example, the system includes a computer system and a communication link to connect the computer system to the uninterruptible power supply. The computer system includes a discovery component, which is configured to detect a version of the firmware installed on the uninterruptible power supply and to detect a model type of the uninterruptible power supply. The computer system also includes a firmware update component, a preparation sequence and an instruction component corresponding to the model type of the uninterruptible power supply and the version of the firmware installed on the uninterruptible power supply. The preparation sequence is configured to prepare the uninterruptible power supply for the firmware update component. The instruction component is configured to display instructions that guide the user through the procedure for updating the firmware.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2010Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: Schneider Electric IT CorporationInventors: Raymond M. Fallon, Jane E. Morgan, Daniel C. Cohen
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Publication number: 20120124568Abstract: A system and method for guiding a user through a procedure for updating firmware on an uninterruptible power supply. In one example, the system includes a computer system and a communication link to connect the computer system to the uninterruptible power supply. The computer system includes a discovery component, which is configured to detect a version of the firmware installed on the uninterruptible power supply and to detect a model type of the uninterruptible power supply. The computer system also includes a firmware update component, a preparation sequence and an instruction component corresponding to the model type of the uninterruptible power supply and the version of the firmware installed on the uninterruptible power supply. The preparation sequence is configured to prepare the uninterruptible power supply for the firmware update component. The instruction component is configured to display instructions that guide the user through the procedure for updating the firmware.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2010Publication date: May 17, 2012Inventors: Raymond M. Fallon, Jane E. Morgan, Daniel C. Cohen
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Patent number: 6924731Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for controlling the enabling and/or disabling of an audio alarm that indicates an occurrence of a predetermined event of a power supply, such as an uninterruptible power supply (UPS). In one embodiment of the invention, the method includes programming the UPS to enable the audio alarm of the power supply during a first predetermined time period, and programming the UPS to disable the audio alarm of the power supply while the power supply is still operational during a second predetermined time period. In embodiments of the invention, the system is able to enable and disable an audio alarm during specified time periods of the day. Thus, a user can use the system to designate when an alarm will not sound so as not to disturb the user or others at an inconvenient time.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2001Date of Patent: August 2, 2005Assignee: American Power Conversion CorporationInventors: Raymond M. Fallon, Jane E. Morgan, Thomas N. Fegan, Jacqueline M. Hayes, Edward M. Ives
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Publication number: 20030107494Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for controlling the enabling and/or disabling of an audio alarm that indicates an occurrence of a predetermined event of a power supply, such as an uninterruptible power supply (UPS). In one embodiment of the invention, the method includes programming the UPS to enable the audio alarm of the power supply during a first predetermined time period, and programming the UPS to disable the audio alarm of the power supply while the power supply is still operational during a second predetermined time period. In embodiments of the invention, the system is able to enable and disable an audio alarm during specified time periods of the day. Thus, a user can use the system to designate when an alarm will not sound so as not to disturb the user or others at an inconvenient time.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2001Publication date: June 12, 2003Inventors: Raymond M. Fallon, Jane E. Morgan, Thomas N. Fegan, Jacqueline M. Hayes, Edward M. Ives