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Remote-Controllable Power Outlet System for Home Power Management

TL;DR: The WPCOM integrates the multiple AC power sockets and a simple low-power microcontroller into a power outlet to switch the power of the sockets ON/OFF and to measure the power consumption of plugged electric home appliances.
Abstract: In this paper we describe the Wireless Power-Controlled Outlet Module (WPCOM) with a scalable mechanism for home power management which we have developed. The WPCOM integrates the multiple AC power sockets and a simple low-power microcontroller into a power outlet to switch the power of the sockets ON/OFF and to measure the power consumption of plugged electric home appliances. Our WPCOM consists of six scalable modules, that is, the Essential Control Module, the Bluetooth Module, the GSM Module, the Ethernet Module, the SD Card Module and the Power Measuring Module, which together provide an indoor wireless, and an outdoor remote control and monitor of electric home appliances. We have designed a PDA control software and remote control software which support the Graphic User Interface, thus allowing the user to easily monitor the electric home appliances through the PDA and the Internet individually. In addition, we use a Short Message Service to achieve control and monitoring through a GSM cellular mobile phone for remote use anytime and anywhere.
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TL;DR: This work improves the basic formulation of cooperative PSO by introducing stochastic repulsion among the particles and simultaneously scheduling all DER schedules, to investigate the potential consumer value added by coordinated DER scheduling.
Abstract: We describe algorithmic enhancements to a decision-support tool that residential consumers can utilize to optimize their acquisition of electrical energy services. The decision-support tool optimizes energy services provision by enabling end users to first assign values to desired energy services, and then scheduling their available distributed energy resources (DER) to maximize net benefits. We chose particle swarm optimization (PSO) to solve the corresponding optimization problem because of its straightforward implementation and demonstrated ability to generate near-optimal schedules within manageable computation times. We improve the basic formulation of cooperative PSO by introducing stochastic repulsion among the particles. The improved DER schedules are then used to investigate the potential consumer value added by coordinated DER scheduling. This is computed by comparing the end-user costs obtained with the enhanced algorithm simultaneously scheduling all DER, against the costs when each DER schedule is solved separately. This comparison enables the end users to determine whether their mix of energy service needs, available DER and electricity tariff arrangements might warrant solving the more complex coordinated scheduling problem, or instead, decomposing the problem into multiple simpler optimizations.

824 citations


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  • ...to realize a smart home from the perspective of energy service provision and energy conservation and management [3]–[7]....

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TL;DR: This paper presents mathematical optimization models of residential energy hubs which can be readily incorporated into automated decision making technologies in smart grids, and can be solved efficiently in a real-time frame to optimally control all major residential energy loads, storage and production components while properly considering the customer preferences and comfort level.
Abstract: This paper presents mathematical optimization models of residential energy hubs which can be readily incorporated into automated decision making technologies in smart grids, and can be solved efficiently in a real-time frame to optimally control all major residential energy loads, storage and production components while properly considering the customer preferences and comfort level. Novel mathematical models for major household demand, i.e., fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washer and dryer, stove, water heater, hot tub, and pool pumps are formulated. Also, mathematical models of other components of a residential energy system including lighting, heating, and air-conditioning are developed, and generic models for solar PV panels and energy storage/generation devices are proposed. The developed mathematical models result in Mixed Integer Linear Programming (MILP) optimization problems with the objective functions of minimizing energy consumption, total cost of electricity and gas, emissions, peak load, and/or any combination of these objectives, while considering end-user preferences. Several realistic case studies are carried out to examine the performance of the mathematical model, and experimental tests are carried out to find practical procedures to determine the parameters of the model. The application of the proposed model to a real household in Ontario, Canada is presented for various objective functions. The simulation results show that savings of up to 20% on energy costs and 50% on peak demand can be achieved, while maintaining the household owner's desired comfort levels.

478 citations

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TL;DR: In this article, a residential energy hub model is proposed which receives electricity, natural gas and solar radiation at its input port to supply required electrical, heating and cooling demands at the output port.

411 citations

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07 May 2016-Energies
TL;DR: In this paper, an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY) license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
Abstract: © 2016 by the authors; licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY) license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).

222 citations

Patent
30 Sep 2008
TL;DR: In this article, an access control rule for a device is described, wherein the device is coupled with a first structure, and the energy usage of the device are monitored, and an instruction is generated to modify an energy usage profile of said device to correlate with said energy usage.
Abstract: Accessing an energy usage rule for a device is described, wherein the device is coupled with a first structure. The energy usage of the device is monitored. The energy usage rule and the energy usage is then compared. Based on the comparing, an instruction is generated to modify an energy usage profile of said device to correlate with said energy usage, thereby enabling efficient energy management.

157 citations

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D. Valtchev1, I. Frankov1
TL;DR: An implementation of the Open Service Gateway Initiative standard that enhances the standard and integrates many existing home protocols and home networks is presented, allowing its direct application to real-life situations.
Abstract: An implementation of the Open Service Gateway Initiative (OSGi) standard that enhances the standard and integrates many existing home protocols and home networks is presented. This enhancement extends the ideas behind the OSGi specification, allowing its direct application to real-life situations. Special emphasis is placed on realizing an effective and realistic gateway management system. The architecture presented was applied in several pilot projects.

217 citations


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  • ...Since the use of SMS technology is a cheap, convenient and flexible way of conveying data, researchers are trying to apply this technology in many different areas that are not covered by service providers at present [10], [11]....

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Masahiro Inoue1, T. Higuma1, Yoshiaki Ito1, N. Kushiro1, H. Kubota1 
01 Aug 2003
TL;DR: This paper describes a network architecture for home energy management system (HEMS) that gives appliances network-ready capabilities without increasing cost and proved effective in the field evaluation of HEMS.
Abstract: This paper describes a network architecture for home energy management system (HEMS). To realize HEMS, networked appliances with control/monitor capabilities and home network without new wiring are indispensable. However, appliances with no expansive functions and conventional power-line carrier communication deteriorated by its interference have made it difficult to built advanced HEMS. We propose network architecture to solve these problems. The network capability is divided to, minimum interface software embedded in appliance and a separated network adapter. This architecture gives appliances network-ready capabilities without increasing cost. Dispersed-tone power line communication (DTPLC) was also developed for no-new-wire network. DTPLC modem avoids narrow-band power line noise and co-exists with conventional narrow-band power line communication. Network adapter with DTPLC modem was implemented and the network architecture proved effective in the field evaluation of HEMS.

133 citations

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TL;DR: This paper describes the design and implementation of a home network system using UPnP middleware and an embedded interface device for networked home appliances.
Abstract: This paper describes the design and implementation of a home network system using UPnP middleware and an embedded interface device. The developed home network system comprises a home server program, appliance emulators (e.g., for TV, refrigerator, and air-conditioner), and an embedded interface device for networked home appliances.

90 citations


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  • ...Together with the construction of access networks, several standards for wired home networks have been proposed and developed [2]....

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Proceedings ArticleDOI
11 Sep 2006
TL;DR: A remotely controllable outlet system with mechanism for home power management and the software module by Visual Basic .NET supports the graphic user interface (GUI) to let users easily monitor the home electric appliances power on/off.
Abstract: In this paper, we describe a remotely controllable outlet system with mechanism for home power management. The system consists of four blocks: the Bluetooth Power-Controlled Outlet Module (BPCOM), the home server, the remote control and the GSM channel. Bluetooth, wireless system can control the home electric appliances wirelessly at home without new wiring. The BPCOM integrates the multiply AC power sockets and a simple plug-in low-power microcontroller performs the power on/off switching of the sockets. In addition, the power detection circuits are used by the Hall current transducer to verify home electric appliance power on/off status. For the power management module of the home server, we designed the software module by Visual Basic .NET, which supports the Graphic User Interface (GUI) to let users easily monitor the home electric appliances power on/off. We also integrate Bluetooth to receive/transmit between the home server and the microcontroller. The remote control also provides the users with the ability to control home appliances power on/off through the Internet and the GSM channel linked to the home server in order to receive the SMS (Short Message Service) for the power management of the home electric appliances power on/off anytime and anywhere.

51 citations


"Remote-Controllable Power Outlet Sy..." refers background in this paper

  • ...Existing solutions for home automation fall short in that most of them do not address security aspects in an appropriate way [5]-[7]....

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  • ...RF technology is a more flexible technology which allows the users to link electric home appliances that are distributed throughout the house [7]....

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01 Nov 2003
TL;DR: The proposed home server scheme is an integrated form of a home multimedia server, a home control server, and a home information server that has an interface between access networks and home networks, various kinds of wired and wireless home networks devices, and multimedia processing modules.
Abstract: This paper proposes a new scheme of the home server platform for providing home digital services by connecting home networks and the Internet. The proposed scheme is an integrated form of a home multimedia server, a home control server, and a home information server. The proposed system has an interface between access networks and home networks, various kinds of wired and wireless home networks devices, and multimedia processing modules. As examples of home digital services, the system provides a digital TV service, a remote multimedia service, and an instant message service based on the open service gateway initiative (OSGi) framework. We have implemented the proposed home server scheme, and verify that the system can be a core device of the home digital service environments.

48 citations


"Remote-Controllable Power Outlet Sy..." refers background in this paper

  • ...The Plug & Play function discovers electric home appliances in a network, assign an ID to each appliance, and generates an entry for controlling and monitoring the interface from the home network [3]....

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