Power outlet having availability notification

A notification system comprising:

• a first electrical receptacle including
• a first outlet configured to receive an electrical device, and
• a first electronic processor configured to output a signal when the first outlet receives the electrical device;
• a second electrical receptacle including
• a second outlet configured to receive an electrical device, and
• a second electronic processor configured to output a second signal when the second outlet receives the electrical device;
• and
• a notification control unit configured to
• receive at least one selected from a group consisting of the first signal and the second signal,
• determine an availability of the first outlet based on the first signal,
• determine an availability of the second outlet based on the second signal, and
• output a map illustrating the availability of at least one selected form a group consisting of the first outlet and the second outlet.

A method of providing an availability status of an outlet of an electrical receptacle, the method comprising:

• receiving, via the outlet, an electrical device;
• outputting, from the electrical receptacle, a signal when the electrical device is received by the outlet;
• and
• displaying, via at least one selected from a group consisting of a computer, a smart phone, and a tablet, a map illustrating an availability status of the outlet.