Patent ID: 8930038
Filing Date: 2015-01-06
Classification: G05B,G05F,H02J,H04L,Y02B,Y02E,Y04S

Abstract:
1. A system for at least one grid element and network management comprising: the at least one grid element, each constructed and configured for electrical connection and IP-based network communication with a server over a network; wherein the at least one grid element having a function or a participation within an electric power grid is automatically and/or autonomously updated with an update message received from the server; wherein the update message transforms the function or the participation of the at least one grid element by updating at least one attribute of the at least one grid element; wherein the at least one attribute corresponds to the function or participation of the at least one grid element; wherein the at least one attribute specific to the at least one grid element and its function or participation within the electric power grid includes a profile that corresponds to the performance of the at least one grid element; and wherein the profile provides programming for determining a role and for providing automated participation of the corresponding at least one grid element in the electric power grid.