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WO2015147455A1
WO2015147455A1 PCT/KR2015/002058 KR2015002058W WO2015147455A1 WO 2015147455 A1 WO2015147455 A1 WO 2015147455A1 KR 2015002058 W KR2015002058 W KR 2015002058W WO 2015147455 A1 WO2015147455 A1 WO 2015147455A1
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  • Embodiments of the present invention relate to intelligent power plugs and power adapters for controlling the power supplied to electronic devices or the operation of the electronic devices.
  • Patent Document 1 Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2013-0073786 (2013.07.03)
  • Embodiments of the present invention are devices for managing and controlling power information and product information of electronic devices used in offices and homes, and moreover, and are related to intelligent power plugs and power adapters that can be easily and cheaply distributed.
  • embodiments of the present invention by delivering the power information and product information of the electronic device to the external controller to enable the peak control without the inconvenience of the user along with power consumption reduction and power demand management, after-sales service (After To provide intelligent power plugs and power adapters that enable remote diagnostics of electronics for sales services.
  • embodiments of the present invention is to provide an intelligent power plug and a power adapter that can secure after-sales service at low cost, while safely protecting expensive smart electronic devices from frequent lightning strikes.
  • an intelligent power plug connected to an electronic device and capable of transmitting and receiving a signal with the electronic device and a controller device for remotely managing electric power use of the electronic device are supplied to the electronic device.
  • a measuring unit calculating a power amount;
  • a first communication unit which transmits the information on the amount of power to the controller and receives a first control signal from the controller for controlling the power supplied to the electronic device;
  • a control unit which cuts off power supply to the electronic device according to the first control signal.
  • the intelligent power plug further includes a second communication unit configured to receive identification information of the electronic device and state information of the electronic device from the electronic device, wherein the first communication unit includes the identification information of the electronic device and the electronic device. Status information of may be transmitted to the controller.
  • the first communication unit receives a second control signal from the controller for controlling the operation of the electronic device, and the second communication unit stops the operation of the electronic device by transmitting the second control signal to the electronic device. You can.
  • the identification information of the electronic device may include one or more of a type, a manufacturing company, a manufacturing date, and a serial number of the electronic device.
  • the state information of the electronic device may include power on / off of the electronic device, whether the electronic device is in operation, a type of a currently operating mode among a plurality of preset operation modes of the electronic device, and operation of the electronic device. This may include one or more of a start or end time and a remaining operation time until the current operating mode of the electronic device is terminated.
  • the second communication unit may receive diagnostic information of the electronic device from the electronic device, and the first communication unit may transmit diagnostic information of the electronic device to the controller.
  • the diagnostic information of the electronic device may include one or more of an abnormality of the electronic device and a cause of the electronic device.
  • the apparatus may further include a cable connecting the second communication unit to the electronic device.
  • the cable includes a plurality of AC power lines for supplying AC power to the electronic device; A first ground line for grounding the AC power line; A reception line configured to receive at least one of identification information of the electronic device, status information of the electronic device, and diagnostic information of the electronic device from the electronic device; A transmission line for transmitting the second control signal to the electronic device; And a second ground line for grounding the reception line or the transmission line.
  • the cable includes a DC power supply line for supplying DC power to the electronic device; A receiving line for receiving a signal from the electronic device; A transmission line for transmitting a signal to the electronic device; And a third ground line for grounding the DC power line, the receiving line, or the transmitting line.
  • the intelligent power plug may further include a surge protector to block a surge flowing through the cable.
  • the first communication unit may receive the size information of the DC power to be supplied to the electronic device from the controller.
  • the intelligent power plug may further include a DC adjuster configured to receive the size information of the DC power from the first communication unit and adjust the value of the DC power converted by the converter according to the size information of the DC power. .
  • the intelligent power plug may further include a light emitting unit emitting light of different colors according to the amount of power calculated by the measuring unit or the state information of the electronic device.
  • an intelligent power adapter connected to an electronic device and capable of remotely managing the power usage of the electronic device and capable of transmitting and receiving signals with the electronic device, is supplied to the electronic device.
  • a first communication unit which transmits the information on the amount of power to the controller and receives a first control signal from the controller for controlling the power supplied to the electronic device;
  • a control unit which cuts off power supply to the electronic device according to the first control signal.
  • the intelligent power adapter further includes a second communication unit configured to receive identification information of the electronic device and state information of the electronic device from the electronic device, wherein the first communication unit includes the identification information of the electronic device and the electronic device. Status information of may be transmitted to the controller.
  • the first communication unit receives a second control signal from the controller for controlling the operation of the electronic device, and the second communication unit stops the operation of the electronic device by transmitting the second control signal to the electronic device. You can.
  • the identification information of the electronic device may include one or more of a type, a manufacturing company, a manufacturing date, and a serial number of the electronic device.
  • the state information of the electronic device may include power on / off of the electronic device, whether the electronic device is in operation, a type of a currently operating mode among a plurality of preset operation modes of the electronic device, and operation of the electronic device. This may include one or more of a start or end time and a remaining operation time until the current operating mode of the electronic device is terminated.
  • the second communication unit may receive diagnostic information of the electronic device from the electronic device, and the first communication unit may transmit diagnostic information of the electronic device to the controller.
  • the diagnostic information of the electronic device may include one or more of an abnormality of the electronic device and a cause of the electronic device.
  • the apparatus may further include a cable connecting the second communication unit to the electronic device.
  • the cable includes a DC power supply line for supplying DC power to the electronic device; A receiving line for receiving a signal from the electronic device; A transmission line for transmitting a signal to the electronic device; And a third ground line for grounding the DC power line, the receiving line, or the transmitting line.
  • the intelligent power adapter may further include a surge protector to block a surge flowing through the cable.
  • the intelligent power adapter may further include a converter configured to convert AC power supplied to the intelligent power adapter into DC power.
  • the first communication unit may receive the size information of the DC power to be supplied to the electronic device from the controller.
  • the intelligent power adapter may further include a DC adjuster configured to receive the size information of the DC power from the first communication unit and adjust the value of the DC power supplied to the intelligent power adapter according to the size information of the DC power. have.
  • the intelligent power adapter may further include a light emitting unit emitting light of different colors according to the amount of power calculated by the measuring unit or the state information of the electronic device.
  • the present invention by controlling the power supplied to the electronic device through a power plug (or a power adapter) directly connected to the power supply and the electronic device, communication standby power and wasted power for each electronic device Individual power monitoring and management can be performed along with the electricity savings resulting from the disconnection of power supplies.
  • the power plug or power adapter
  • the control of the power management object is completed.
  • the information on the amount of power supplied to the electronic device, the identification information and the status information is transmitted to the controller and the power supply to the electronic device and the electronic device according to the control signal received from the controller device
  • efficient power demand management and power peak control can be performed at a lower cost, and cyclical blackouts and blackouts can be fundamentally prevented.
  • Embodiments of the present invention can be positioned as an important node in the Internet of Things (IOT) era, and the effect of the present invention is very great in terms of spreading energy management systems around the world.
  • IOT Internet of Things
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating an intelligent power plug according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a detailed configuration of an intelligent power plug according to a first embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a detailed configuration of an intelligent power plug according to a second embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram illustrating an intelligent power adapter according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram illustrating an intelligent power adapter according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating an intelligent power plug 100 according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • the intelligent power plug 100 (hereinafter, referred to as “power plug 100”) according to embodiments of the present invention may be connected to the electronic device 150 and the power supply unit 160.
  • the electronic device 150 is a device that operates by receiving power from the outside, and may be, for example, a television, a washing machine, a PC, a refrigerator, a notebook, audio, lighting, or the like.
  • the power supply unit 160 is a device for supplying power to the electronic device 150 and may be, for example, an outlet.
  • the power plug 100 may receive power from the power supply unit 160 and transmit the power to the electronic device 150.
  • the controller 170 remotely manages and controls power information supplied to the electronic device 150 and product information of the electronic device 150 (identification information, status information, and diagnostic information of the electronic device 150).
  • the device may be a wireless terminal such as a smartphone or a wireless switch.
  • the power plug 100 may transmit and receive a signal with the controller 170 through a first communication unit (not shown).
  • the controller 170 may wirelessly communicate with the power plug 100 in cooperation with a central server (not shown).
  • a gateway (not shown) may be installed near the power plug 100 (eg, within a radius of 100 m), and the controller 170 may wirelessly communicate with the power plug 100 directly or through a gateway.
  • the controller 170 may wirelessly communicate directly with the power plug 100 or wirelessly with a gateway (not shown) through an internet network, and may be a Zigbee communication method, a Wi-Fi communication method, or a Bluetooth communication method. Communication methods and the like can be used.
  • the power plug 100 may calculate the amount of power supplied to the electronic device 150, and transmit information about the calculated amount of power to the controller 170.
  • the user may monitor the amount of power (eg, “20W”) supplied to the electronic device 150 through the controller 170 in real time.
  • the user may input a command to the controller 170 to cut off the power supply to the electronic device 150 through various methods such as a button input method and a touch method.
  • a control signal can be generated.
  • the power plug 100 may receive a first control signal from the controller 170 and block power supply to the electronic device 150 according to the first control signal.
  • power supply to the electronic device 150 described in the specification of the present invention is not only to supply the power enough to operate the electronic device 150, but also the electronic device 150 is not working The electronic device 150 is used in a broad sense including supplying power as much as standby power consumed while being connected to the power supply unit 160.
  • cutting off the power supply to the electronic device 150 means completely shutting off all power supplied to the electronic device 150, that is, standby power.
  • the power plug 100 may transmit and receive a signal with the electronic device 150 through a second communication unit (not shown).
  • the cable 112 of the power plug 100 may be connected to the second communication unit and the electronic device 150, respectively.
  • the electronic device 150 may include a communication port (not shown), and the cable 112 may be connected to the communication port.
  • the cable 112 includes a plurality of AC power lines AC_L and AC_N 112-1 and 112-2 and AC power lines 112-to supply AC power to the electronic device 150.
  • the first ground line 112-3 may be embedded to ground 1 and 112-2.
  • the cable 112 may further include a reception line 112-4, a transmission line 112-5, and a second ground line 112-6 for transmitting and receiving a signal with the electronic device 150.
  • the reception line 112-4 may receive various signals from the electronic device 150, and the transmission line 112-5 may transmit various signals to the electronic device 150.
  • the second ground line 112-6 may ground the receiving line 112-4 or the transmission line 112-5.
  • the communication lines 112-4, 112-5, and 112-6 may be additionally embedded to directly transmit and receive signals to and from the electronic device 150.
  • the cable 112 may supply DC power to the electronic device 150.
  • the cable 112 includes a DC power line 112-7 for supplying DC power to the electronic device 150, a reception line 112-8 for transmitting and receiving a signal with the electronic device 150, and a transmission line.
  • 112-9 and third ground line 112-10 may be embedded. That is, the power supply unit 160 may supply AC power or DC power to the power plug 100, and the cable 112 may include a plurality of lines as described above depending on the type of power.
  • the power plug 100 may receive identification information of the electronic device 150, status information of the electronic device 150, and diagnostic information of the electronic device 150 from the electronic device 150 through the second communication unit.
  • the identification information of the electronic device 150 may include, for example, one or more of a type, a manufacturing company, a manufacturing date, and a serial number of the electronic device 150.
  • the state information of the electronic device 150 may include, for example, whether the electronic device 150 is turned on or off, whether the electronic device 150 is in operation, and a plurality of preset operation modes of the electronic device 150. It may include one or more of the type of operation mode currently in operation, the time when the operation of the electronic device 150 starts or ends, and the remaining operation time until the current operation mode of the electronic device 150 ends.
  • the operation mode of the electronic device 150 may vary depending on the type of the electronic device 150.
  • the type of the output channel may be an operation mode.
  • washing, rinsing, and dehydration may be performed.
  • the operating state of the lamp may be an operating mode
  • a temperature of the cold air discharged may be an operating mode.
  • the remaining time until the current operating mode of operation of the electronic device is terminated may be, for example, the remaining time (eg, 20 minutes) until the "washing" operating mode ends in the washing machine.
  • each operation mode of the electronic device 150 may be set in advance to operate for a predetermined time.
  • the diagnostic information of the electronic device 150 may include, for example, one or more of an abnormality of the electronic device 150 and a cause of the electronic device 150.
  • the abnormality of the electronic device 150 is a state in which the electronic device 150 is not normally operating, and a defect of hardware (components, etc.) constituting the electronic device 150 or software embedded in the electronic device 150 ( The electronic device 150 is out of a preset normal range standard due to an error of a program, an application, etc.).
  • An abnormal cause of the electronic device may be, for example, a kind of hardware in which a defect occurs or a kind of software in which an error occurs.
  • the power plug 100 may transmit identification information, status information, and diagnostic information of the electronic device 150 received from the electronic device 150 to the controller 170 through the first communication unit. 170) it can be confirmed in real time.
  • the user can control the type of electronic device 150 (eg, a “washing machine”), whether the electronic device 150 is operated (eg, “operating”) through the controller 170, and the electronic device.
  • the type of operating mode in which the device 150 is currently operating eg, “laundry” and the operating time remaining until the current operating mode of the electronic device 150 is terminated (eg, “remaining time: 20 Minutes ”), etc., in real time.
  • the user may, for example, determine whether the electronic device 150 has an abnormality (eg, “the washing machine is abnormal”) and the cause of the abnormality of the electronic device 150 (eg, “the washing machine” through the controller 170. There is more than a laundry in the laundry ”) etc. can be monitored in real time.
  • an abnormality eg, “the washing machine is abnormal”
  • the cause of the abnormality of the electronic device 150 eg, “the washing machine” through the controller 170. There is more than a laundry in the laundry ”) etc. can be monitored in real time.
  • the "operation of the electronic device 150" described in the specification of the present invention refers to a state in which the electronic device 150 is operating in accordance with the purpose, for example, in the case of a television for the user to watch on the screen
  • the state of outputting images in the case of a washing machine, water is discharged or the container is moved to wash the laundry inside, in the case of a refrigerator, cold air is discharged below a certain temperature so as to refrigerate the food inside, and in the case of audio It may be in a state of outputting music.
  • the light emitting portion 114 may be formed on the outer surface of the power plug 100.
  • the light emitting unit 114 may emit light of different colors according to the amount of power supplied to the electronic device 150 or the state information of the electronic device 150.
  • the light emitting unit 114 may emit blue light when the amount of power supplied to the electronic device 150 is 50W or more, and may emit red light when the amount of power is 5W or less.
  • the light emitting unit 114 for example, when the electronic device 150 is operating in a power-on (ON) state, when the electronic device 150 is not operating in a power-on state, the electronic device 150 When the power off (OFF) state may be configured to emit light of a different color, respectively.
  • a reset button 120 may be formed on an outer surface of the power plug 100. The user may reset the power plug 100 by pressing the reset button 120.
  • the detailed configuration of the power plug 100 according to the embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 2 to 3.
  • the intelligent power plug 100 includes a measurement unit 102, a first communication unit 104, a control unit 106, a switching unit 108, and a second communication unit. 110, a cable 112, and a light emitting unit 114.
  • the measuring unit 102 is a device that calculates the amount of power supplied to the electronic device 150.
  • the amount of power may be, for example, real-time power usage, daily power usage, monthly power usage, and the like of the electronic device 150.
  • the measurement unit 102 may detect a load current and a load voltage supplied to the electronic device 150, and calculate an amount of power supplied to the electronic device 150 based on the detected load current and the load voltage. have.
  • the light emitting unit 114 may emit light of different colors according to the amount of power calculated by the measuring unit 102.
  • the light emitting unit 114 may emit blue light when the amount of power calculated by the measuring unit 102 is 50 W or more, and emit red light when the amount of power calculated by the measuring unit 102 is 5 W or less. Can be configured. The user can easily know the amount of power supplied to the electronic device 150 through the light emitting unit 114.
  • the first communication unit 104 may transmit and receive various signals with the controller 170.
  • the first communication unit 104 may transmit information about the amount of power calculated by the measurement unit 102 to the controller 170.
  • the user may monitor the amount of power supplied to the electronic device 150 through the controller 170 in real time.
  • the user may input a command to the controller 170 to cut off the power supply to the electronic device 150 through various methods such as a button input method and a touch method.
  • a control signal can be generated.
  • the first communication unit 104 may receive the first control signal from the controller 170 and transmit it to the control unit 106.
  • the first communication unit 104 controls the controller 170 to obtain status information, identification information, and diagnostic information of the electronic device 150 received from the electronic device 150 through the second communication unit 110. Can be sent by The user can monitor the status information, identification information and diagnostic information of the electronic device in real time through the controller 170. The user may input a command to the controller 170 to stop the operation of the electronic device 150 through various methods such as a button input method and a touch method. Accordingly, the controller 170 may transmit a second control signal. Can be generated. The first communication unit 104 may receive a second control signal from the controller 170 and transmit it to the second communication unit 110.
  • the controller 106 cuts off the power supply to the electronic device 150 according to the first control signal.
  • the control unit 106 may be connected to the switching unit 108 and may block the supply of power to the electronic device 150 by controlling the operation of the switching unit 108 according to the first control signal.
  • the switching unit 108 is a terminal pin (not shown) and a power line (AC power lines 112-1 and 112-2 or DC power line 112 connected to the power supply unit 160 under the control of the control unit 106). -7) mechanically turn on / off the connection.
  • the switching unit 108 turns off the connection between the terminal pin and the power supply line (AC power supply lines 112-1 and 112-2 or DC power supply line 112-7), the switching unit 108 is supplied to the electronic device 150. Standby power is completely cut off. According to embodiments of the present invention, unnecessary power waste may be reduced by not using the electronic device 150 or by remotely cutting off the power supplied to the electronic device 150 when the user goes out.
  • the second communication unit 110 receives the identification information of the electronic device 150, the state information of the electronic device 150, and the diagnostic information of the electronic device 150 from the electronic device 150, and receives the first communication unit 104.
  • the second control signal received from the controller 170 is transmitted to the electronic device 150 through.
  • the second communication unit 110 may be connected to a communication port (not shown) of the electronic device 150 through a cable 112.
  • the communication port of the electronic device 150 may be connected to a central processing unit (not shown) that controls the operation of the electronic device 150 and checks and analyzes whether or not the electronic device 150 has an error.
  • the central processor may manage product information of the electronic device 150 (identification information, status information, and diagnostic information of the electronic device 150).
  • control unit 106 may block the power supply to the electronic device 150 according to the first control signal, but in the case of the electric non-consumer electronic device 150 such as an air conditioner, 1 Disabling operation in turn may be more useful in power peak management.
  • the sudden interruption of power supply may cause a failure of the electronic device 150.
  • the power plug 100 according to the embodiments of the present invention may not only cut off the power supply to the electronic device 150 but also stop the operation of the electronic device 150.
  • the second communication unit 110 may receive identification information and status information of the electronic device 150 from the electronic device 150.
  • the first communication unit 104 may transmit the identification information and the state information of the electronic device 150 to the controller 170, and the user may monitor it in real time through the controller 170.
  • the user can control the type of electronic device 150 (eg, a “washing machine”), whether the electronic device 150 is operated (eg, “operating”) through the controller 170, and the electronic device.
  • the type of operating mode in which the device 150 is currently operating eg, “laundry” and the operating time remaining until the current operating mode of the electronic device 150 is terminated (eg, “remaining time: 20 Minutes ”), etc., in real time.
  • the user may input a command to the controller 170 to stop the operation of the electronic device 150, and thus the controller 170 may generate a second control signal.
  • the first communication unit 104 may receive a second control signal from the controller 170 and transmit it to the second communication unit 110.
  • the second communication unit 110 may stop the operation of the electronic device 150 by transmitting the second control signal to the electronic device 150.
  • the second communication unit 110 may transmit the second control signal to the electronic device 150 through the cable 112.
  • the cable 112 may be connected to a communication port of the electronic device 150, and the electronic device 150 may stop operating according to the second control signal received through the cable 112.
  • the washing machine may stop operations such as washing, rinsing, and dehydration according to the second control signal received through the second communication unit 110 and the cable 112. . In this case, the operation of the electronic device 150 is stopped, but the standby power of the electronic device 150 is not cut off.
  • the power supply to the electronic device 150 can be cut off, but also the operation of the electronic device 150 can be stopped while maintaining the supply of standby power, thereby abruptly shutting off the power. It is possible to protect the electronic device 150 from and to flexibly manage power peaks.
  • the power plug 100 receives diagnostic information of the electronic device 150 from the electronic device 150 and transmits the diagnostic information to the controller 170, thereby allowing the user to make the electronic device 150.
  • the diagnostic information of the can be confirmed remotely.
  • the user can monitor the presence or absence of the abnormality of the electronic device 150 and the cause of the error in real time, thereby efficiently and quickly coping with the occurrence of the abnormality of the electronic device 150, thereby increasing the efficiency of the after-sales service.
  • the cable 112 may be connected to the second communication unit 110 and the electronic device 150, respectively, to supply power to the electronic device 150, and to transmit and receive a signal with the electronic device 150.
  • the cable 112 may supply AC power to the electronic device 150.
  • the cable 112 includes a plurality of AC power lines AC_L and AC_N 112-1 and 112-2 and AC power lines 112-1 and 112-2 for supplying AC power to the electronic device 150.
  • the cable 112 may supply DC power to the electronic device 150.
  • the cable 112 may include a DC power line 112-7 and a DC power supply for supplying DC power to the electronic device 150.
  • a third ground line 112-10 may be embedded to ground the line 112-7.
  • the cable 112 may be connected to the electronic device 150 to transmit and receive a signal.
  • the cable 112 includes reception lines 112-4 and 112-8 for receiving signals from the electronic device 150 and transmission lines 112-5 and 112 for transmitting signals to the electronic device 150.
  • -9 and a ground line (second ground line 112-6 or third ground line) for grounding the reception lines 112-4 and 112-8 or the transmission lines 112-5 and 112-9. 112-10) may be further embedded.
  • the reception lines 112-4 and 112-8 may receive identification information, status information, and diagnostic information of the electronic device 150 from the electronic device 150.
  • the second control signal may be transmitted to the electronic device 150.
  • the reception lines 112-4 and 112-8 simultaneously or sequentially receive identification information of the electronic device 150, status information of the electronic device 150, and diagnostic information of the electronic device 150 from the electronic device 150. Can be received.
  • the intelligent power plug 100 may further include a surge protector 112a for blocking a surge flowing through the cable 112.
  • surge refers to a transient waveform of electrical current, voltage, or power that is transmitted along a wire or an electrical circuit and has a rapidly decreasing characteristic of rapid increase in a short time.
  • surges may be caused by lightning strikes, which may damage communication systems or electronic devices inside a building.
  • embodiments of the present invention can block the surge flowing through the cable 112 through the surge protector (112a).
  • the surge protector 112a may block, suppress, or bypass overcurrent or overvoltage that flows instantaneously through the cable 112.
  • the surge protector 112a may be connected to each line in the cable 112, and the surge protector 112a may block a surge flowing through the cable 112.
  • the surge protector 112a may determine it as a surge and block it. According to embodiments of the present invention, it is possible to safely protect the electronic device 150 from lightning or the like frequently generated due to climate change.
  • the light emitting unit 114 may emit light of different colors according to the amount of power calculated by the measuring unit 102 or the state information of the electronic device 150. For example, the light emitting unit 114 may emit blue light when the amount of power calculated by the measuring unit 102 is 50 W or more, and emit red light when the amount of power calculated by the measuring unit 102 is 5 W or less. Can be. In addition, the light emitting unit 114, for example, when the electronic device 150 is operating in a power-on (ON) state, when the electronic device 150 is not operating in a power-on state, the electronic device 150 When the power is off (OFF) state can emit light of a different color.
  • ON power-on
  • OFF off
  • the user may know whether the electronic device 150 is powered on / off, whether it is operating, or whether the standby power is blocked through the light emitting unit 114.
  • the light emitting unit 114 may be, for example, an LED and may be located on an outer surface of the power plug 100.
  • FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a detailed configuration of a power plug 100 according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
  • the power plug 100 according to the second embodiment of the present invention is a power plug according to the first embodiment except that the converter 116 and the DC adjuster 118 are added. It has the same configuration as 100).
  • Components shown in FIG. 2 are shown using the same reference numerals in FIG. 3, and descriptions of contents overlapping with those described above will be omitted.
  • the converter 116 converts AC power supplied to the power plug 100 into DC power.
  • the conventional power plug supplies AC power to the electronic device 150, and the electronic device 150 converts the supplied AC power into DC power having a predetermined size therein.
  • the electronic device 150 should use a DC power source, but the conventional power plug generally transmits and receives AC power due to a loss in a transmission process.
  • the embodiments of the present invention have a conversion unit 116 configured to convert AC power into DC power inside the power plug 100, thereby eliminating the need for a separate power conversion in the electronic device 150. .
  • the DC adjusting unit 118 adjusts the value of the DC power supplied to the power plug 100.
  • the first communication unit 104 may receive the size information of the DC power to be supplied to the electronic device 150 from the controller 170.
  • the size information of the DC power source may be arbitrarily generated according to a user input or automatically generated according to the identification information of the electronic device 150.
  • the first communication unit 102 may receive the size information of the 24V DC power supply from the controller 170.
  • the DC adjusting unit 118 may receive the size information of the DC power from the first communication unit 104 and adjust the value of the DC power supplied to the power plug 100 according to the size information of the DC power.
  • the DC adjusting unit 118 may be connected to the converter 116, in which case the value of the DC power converted by the converter 116 may be adjusted according to the size information of the DC power.
  • the DC adjusting unit 118 may be directly supplied with a DC power source from the outside (without a separate conversion process), and may adjust the value of the DC power source according to the size information of the DC power source. Since the loss of power may occur in the process of converting AC power into DC power, embodiments of the present invention are supplied with DC power directly from the power plug 100 to convert the value according to the type of electronic device 150. It is possible to minimize the loss of power supplied to the electronic device (150).
  • the intelligent power adapters 200 and 300 according to the embodiments of the present invention may be connected to the electronic device 150 and the power supply unit 160, and the power plug 100 described above. Performs the same function as As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the cable 112 may supply DC power to the electronic device 150.
  • the cable 112 includes a DC power line 112-7 for supplying DC power to the electronic device 150, a reception line 112-8 for transmitting and receiving a signal with the electronic device 150, and a transmission line. 112-9 and third ground line 112-10 may be embedded.
  • the electronic device 150 may be, for example, a PC, and the user may control the type of the electronic device 150 (eg, “PC”) through the controller 170. , Whether the electronic device 150 is operated (eg, “operating”) and the type of operating mode in which the electronic device 150 is currently operating (for example, “URL currently accessed: www.naver.com”). ) Can be monitored in real time. Description of the detailed configuration of the intelligent power adapter (200, 300) is the same as described above, so the detailed description thereof will be omitted.
  • the power supplied to the electronic device 150 through the power plug 100 or the power adapters 200 and 300 directly connected to the power supply unit 160 and the electronic device 150 can be controlled. By doing so, it is possible to perform individual power monitoring and management along with electricity savings due to the interruption of communication standby power and waste power for each of the electronic devices 150.
  • the power plug 160 or the power adapters 200 and 300 must be inserted into the power supply unit 160, thereby completely controlling power management objects.
  • the replacement period of the device can be shortened. This may contribute to speeding up the introduction of an energy management system for energy saving and power peak management, thereby establishing a power demand management system in a simpler and less costly manner.
  • information on the amount of power supplied to the electronic device 150, identification information and status information is transmitted to the controller 170 in accordance with the control signal received from the controller 170
  • efficient power demand management and power peak control can be performed at a lower cost, and cyclic blackouts and blackouts are fundamentally prevented. You can prevent it.
  • Embodiments of the present invention can be positioned as an important node in the Internet of Things (IOT) era, and the effect of the present invention is very great in terms of spreading energy management systems around the world.
  • IOT Internet of Things
  • control unit 106 control unit

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La présente invention concerne une prise de courant intelligente et un bloc d'alimentation externe. La prise de courant intelligente et le bloc d'alimentation externe selon des modes de réalisation de la présente invention consistent en une prise de courant intelligente et un bloc d'alimentation externe qui sont connectés à un dispositif électronique et permettent à un signal d'être reçu depuis et transmis vers le dispositif électronique et un dispositif de régulation permettant de réguler à distance l'utilisation de courant dans le dispositif électronique, la prise de courant intelligente et le bloc d'alimentation externe comprenant : une unité de mesure destinée à calculer la quantité de courant fourni au dispositif électronique ; une première unité de communication destinée à transmettre, au dispositif de régulation, des informations concernant la quantité de courant et recevoir, du dispositif de régulation, un premier signal de régulation permettant de réguler le courant fourni au dispositif électronique ; et une unité de régulation destinée à couper l'alimentation électrique vers le dispositif électronique en fonction du premier signal de régulation. En outre, la prise de courant intelligente et le bloc d'alimentation externe selon des modes de réalisation de la présente invention comprennent également une seconde unité de communication destinée à recevoir, du dispositif électronique, des informations d'identification du dispositif électronique et des informations d'état du dispositif électronique, la première unité de communication pouvant transmettre, au dispositif de régulation, les informations d'identification du dispositif électronique et les informations d'état du dispositif électronique. La première unité de communication reçoit, du dispositif de régulation, un second signal de régulation destiné à réguler le fonctionnement du dispositif électronique et la seconde unité de communication transmet le second signal de régulation au dispositif électronique, ce qui permet d'interrompre le fonctionnement du dispositif électronique.
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