Energy management system for an appliance

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2006-09-19

2006-09-19

Barnes, Crystal J. (Department: 2121)

Data processing: generic control systems or specific application

Generic control system, apparatus or process

Sequential or selective

C700S018000, C700S022000, C700S296000, C700S297000, C702S061000, C705S412000, C307S039000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07110832

ABSTRACT:
An energy management system for an appliance comprising an interface to receive a schedule having an off-peak time segment and an on-peak time segment; a control to determine an operation to be performed by the appliance; a mode selecting device to select between an energy management mode and an immediate start mode; and a controller connected to the interface, the control, and the mode selecting device. The controller is arranged such that upon selection of the energy management mode, the controller initiates the operation only when a current time is within the off-peak time segment; and upon selection of the immediate start mode, the controller initiates the operation immediately.

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