Method and apparatus for preventing overloads of power...

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2011-01-04

2011-01-04

DeCady, Albert (Department: 2121)

Data processing: generic control systems or specific application

Specific application, apparatus or process

Specific application of temperature responsive control system

C702S062000, C713S300000, C713S310000, C713S320000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07865272

ABSTRACT:
At least one aspect of the invention is directed to a method of monitoring operation of devices in a facility. The method includes controlling a plurality of computing devices in the facility to operate at a controlled power level, where the controlled power level is a predetermined percentage of a maximum power level, measuring air temperature at one or more locations in the facility, and controlling at least one air conditioning unit in the facility based on the air temperature at the one or more locations in the facility.

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