Remote-Controllable Power Outlet System for Home Power Management

In this paper we describe the Wireless Power-Controlled Outlet Module (WPCOM) with a scalable mechanism for home power management which we have developed. The WPCOM integrates the multiple AC power sockets and a simple low-power microcontroller into a power outlet to switch the power of the sockets...

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Published in:IEEE transactions on consumer electronics 2007-11, Vol.53 (4), p.1634-1641
Main Authors: Lien, Chia-hung, Bai, Ying-wen, Lin, Ming-bo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Computer programs
Electric power generation
Electric variables measurement
Energy management
GSM
Home appliances
Household appliances
Microcontrollers
Modules
Monitors
Outlets
PDA
Power management
Power measurement
Power system management
Product introduction
Remote monitoring
Sockets
Switches
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Summary:In this paper we describe the Wireless Power-Controlled Outlet Module (WPCOM) with a scalable mechanism for home power management which we have developed. The WPCOM integrates the multiple AC power sockets and a simple low-power microcontroller into a power outlet to switch the power of the sockets ON/OFF and to measure the power consumption of plugged electric home appliances. Our WPCOM consists of six scalable modules, that is, the Essential Control Module, the Bluetooth Module, the GSM Module, the Ethernet Module, the SD Card Module and the Power Measuring Module, which together provide an indoor wireless, and an outdoor remote control and monitor of electric home appliances. We have designed a PDA control software and remote control software which support the Graphic User Interface, thus allowing the user to easily monitor the electric home appliances through the PDA and the Internet individually. In addition, we use a Short Message Service to achieve control and monitoring through a GSM cellular mobile phone for remote use anytime and anywhere.
ISSN:0098-3063
1558-4127
DOI:10.1109/TCE.2007.4429263