摘要 |
Disclosed is a power management system utilizing smart wire-devices installable in the drop-grid or micro-grid at a premise, such as a business or residence. The smart wire-device includes a management node integrated into a typical electrical power outlet, circuit breaker or switch as would be found in such premises, and is installable in the power line in a manner similar to existing wire-devices. The smart wire-device requires no special skill to install The present wire-device is smart in that the node has a detector circuit that senses the electrical characteristic(s) of the power line at the point at which it is installed. The node's communication circuit communicates with one or more spatially separated remote controller devices. The node operates a remotely controllable maker/breaker means in response to received instructions to alter the condition of the electrical power output of the smart wire-device.
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