Smart bulb system

摘要

A method and system for using smart bulbs is disclosed. One aspect of certain embodiments includes providing applications to both the consumer and the utility to monitor and control the bulbs and provide an audit trail.

主权项

1. A computer-implemented method for using a cloud-based smart bulb system with multiple parties for the purpose of operating, tracking, and reporting the function of the smart bulb system, the computer-implemented method comprising:
associating one or more smart bulbs of the smart bulb system with one or more consumers by entering consumer information and smart bulb information in a database; allowing the one or more consumers associated with the smart bulb system to communicate with a remote back office server: validating consumer information and smart bulb information based on information stored in the database associated with the remote back office server before the smart bulb is enabled; wherein the remote back office server: enables the one or more consumers to monitor and control smart bulbs associated with the consumer; and enables the one or more consumers to communicate with one or more business entities associated with the smart bulb system.