Patent ID: 8078431
Filing Date: 2011-12-13
Classification: A61B,B25F,G06Q

Abstract:
1. A system for monitoring and managing power usage by at least one power consumer, the system comprising: an apparatus comprising (i) a programmable microprocessor, (ii) at least one input mechanism, (iii) a first memory having program instructions and (iv) a display; at least one power device separate from the apparatus and having at least one sensor associated therewith, the sensor being operable to (i) monitor electrical current or power consumption associated with operation of the power device and (ii) produce one or more signals carrying usage data representative of the monitored electrical current or power consumed; a server remotely located from the apparatus and the power device; and a transceiver device connectable in signal communication with both the programmable microprocessor and the sensor, wherein the program instructions are executable by the programmable microprocessor to,