| 摘要 |
<p>A set top box is disclosed that includes a means to detect that a television connected to said set top box is not in use, and a means to place said television into a lower energy usage state thus reducing energy consumption. Also included is a set top box including a data communication module which communicates with a communication and control module associated with an electrical appliance, the communication and control module communicates data describing the usage of the appliance and controls at least some aspect of the operation of the appliance; wherein the set top box is adapted to receive and process data describing the usage and energy consumption of the electrical appliance and to receive and process data concerning the cost of the energy at the time of consumption.</p> |
