| 摘要 |
A retrofit actuator device for attaching to an appliance such as a washing machine provides smart control of the appliance. The device includes an assembly 19 having an attachment mechanism such as a suction cup 20 for attaching the device over the start button of the appliance, an electronics assembly board 23, communication means 25, and actuator 28. A button (40, figure 3) for selecting delay start and a button (42) for selecting immediate start are provided. When delay start is selected the device may await communication that a local renewable resource is available before triggering the actuator to start the appliance by pushing the start button. The device may be designed to look like a human hand. A demand response system using a population of such devices is also claimed. |
