Method and apparatus for power management control of a...

Data processing: generic control systems or specific application – Specific application – apparatus or process – Electrical power generation or distribution system

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C700S276000, C236S04600F, C062S157000

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06975926

ABSTRACT:
Power-management control methods and apparatus are disclosed. Power-management control is achieved by monitoring operational characteristics (such as current, compressor relay control signals, internal temperature) of an appliance during an extended period of operation, analyzing such operational characteristics to derive a characteristic cycle time of the cooling system of the appliance, and automatically decoupling the appliance from a power source in response to control signals provided by sensor(s). The appliance may be automatically coupled to the power source after expiration of a shutdown time period, which is automatically adjusted by the power management control system based upon the characteristic cycle time of the cooling system.

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