Patent ID: 8565903
Filing Date: 2013-10-22
Classification: H04L

Abstract:
1. A resource notification system comprising: a resource notification server; a database memory connected to the resource notification server; one or more networked interface devices connected to the resource notification server; and a resource provider/distributor connected to the resource notification server; and wherein: the resource provider/distributor generates a demand response action for a resource and provides the demand response action to the resource notification server using a processor; the resource notification server processes the demand response action and generates a demand response event signal; the demand response event signal is provided to the one or more networked interface devices; an indicator provides a real-time indication of a usage of the resource; and the real-time indication of a usage of the resource reveals a significant change in demand for the resource, a severe change in demand of the resource, or no change; and a change in demand means that demand is approaching or going to exceed an available supply of the resource.