Patent ID: 9261870
Filing Date: 2016-02-16
CPC Classification: G05B,H01H,H02J,Y02B,Y04S

Claim Text:
1. A method of controlling electrical power distribution to a socket associated with a wirelessly transmitted ID signal that uniquely identifies the socket, said method comprising the steps of: receiving the ID signal, at a controller and from an appliance to be powered using said socket, only while a plug electrically connected to the appliance is inserted in the socket, and where receipt of the ID signal indicates that the appliance has been turned on; and delivering electrical power to the socket at a level sufficient to fully operate the appliance only if the signal is received, wherein said controller causes power to be delivered to said socket at a level sufficient to operate said appliance while the signal is received, and causes power not to be delivered to said socket at a level sufficient to operate said appliance while the signal is not received.