Patent ID: 9465397
Filing Date: 2016-10-11
CPC Classification: G05B,G05F,H02J,H04L,Y02B,Y02E,Y04S

Claim Text:
1. A system for electric power grid element and network management comprising: at least one grid element constructed and configured for IP-based network communication via at least one coordinator with a server; wherein the at least one grid element communicates an initial message to the coordinator for registration with the electric power grid; wherein the at least one coordinator is operable to register and introduce the at least one grid element to the electric power grid: wherein the at least one grid element is automatically and/or autonomously transformed into at least one active grid element via registration with the electric power grid; wherein the at least one active grid element is operable to send messages to and receive messages from the server over network-based communication routed by the at least one coordinator; wherein the at least one coordinator is operable to manage the at least one active grid element according to their characteristics, profiles, location and capability for responsiveness to various electric power grid resource requirements; wherein the at least one coordinator is operable to match and prioritize the at least one active grid element for managed participation within the electric power grid; wherein the server is operable to communicate IP-based messages to each of the at least one active grid element through the at least one coordinator after the registration; wherein the at least one coordinator is operable to route messages from the at least one active grid element through the network connecting a multiplicity of databases; wherein the server operates the multiplicity of databases to exchange information associated with the at least one active grid element for affecting electric grid operations, reporting, and/or stabilization; and wherein registration of the at least one grid element is stored in the multiplicity of databases for predetermined periods of time for use with settlement associated with the at least one active grid element.