Patent ID: 8306634
Filing Date: 2012-11-06
Classification: G06F,Y02D

Abstract:
1. A method of controlling operation of a power-consuming appliance, the method comprising: receiving a location message from a power-control enabled device, the location message containing position data consisting of longitudinal data, latitude data, arrival time, and duration and device data, wherein the location message utilizes the REST protocol and API; retrieving a power-related profile relating to a user using the device data, wherein the power-related profile includes a profile name, one or more device names, a user location process module, a protocol indicator, one or more conditions involving user location, and one or more rules involving the conditions; determining which appliances are related to the power-related profile; and controlling operation of the power-consuming appliance utilizing the position data, wherein timing of appliance operation is determined based on a user location as indicated by the longitudinal data and the latitude data, arrival time, and duration of time between specific destinations under certain traffic conditions.