| 摘要 |
<p>A group of sensor devices, connected to the power line, for collecting power usage information and enabling power management for reducing the carbon foot print of the home, as well as local area networking, are disclosed. The devices include an intelligent master sensor, and its sub-sets such as a communication and power management sensor, and a power control switch sensor. The master device or unit being capable of collecting, compiling and communicating the collected data via the web or other communication means to the outside world. It also receives and distributes control instructions used to control the power usage via the associated switches in the home or office. These sensors are for use in the home or office environment, for providing integrated sensing and control of home power usage and power management while establishing a LAN having communication capability, including enabling streaming media delivery capability.</p> |
