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US 12,476,472 B1Granted
Smart controller for sequenced power delivery
AssigneeProduct Launch Advisors, LLC
InventorRichard O. Gregory, II
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Abstract
Apparatuses and methods for configurable sequencing of power across multiple outlets suitable for connecting to multiple device/equipment chargers. A smart controller device comprises a power input port, a plurality of power outlets, and a sequencer module. The sequencer module is configured to route power from the power input port to a first one or more of the plurality of power outlets until a sequencing condition is detected. Upon detecting the sequencing condition, the sequencer module discontinues routing of power to the first one or more of the plurality of power outlets, and routes power from the power input port to a second one or more of the plurality of power outlets based on the configured sequence.
Claims18
A smart controller device comprising:
- a power input port;
- a plurality of power outlets, each power outlet comprising a standard electrical connector for connection to common electrical devices by a conventional electrical power cable;
- a sequencer module configured to:
- route power from the power input port to a first one or more of the plurality of power outlets,
- detect an occurrence of at least one sequencing condition determined by an internal component of the smart controller, and
- upon detecting the occurrence of the at least one sequencing condition, discontinue the routing of power from the power input port to the first one or more of the plurality of power outlets and route power from the power input port to a second one or more of the plurality of power outlets;
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- an enclosure incorporating the power input port, the plurality of power outlets, and the sequencer module;
- wherein the sequencer module is enclosed by the enclosure, the enclosure being sealed such that the smart controller device is rated for indoor use, outdoor use, and in wet environments;
- wherein the power input port and the plurality of power outlets are externally accessible from an outside of the enclosure and enclosable by weather-proof covers on the outside of the enclosure to support the rating for indoor use, outdoor use, and in wet environments;
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- wherein the enclosure is of a form-factor such that the smart controller device is portable and carriable by an average person and comprises a shoulder strap for easy carrying of the smart controller device.
9 more elements
A method of sequencing power from a power input port to a plurality of power outlets in a smart controller device, the method comprising:
- switching on a first one or more of the plurality of power outlets based on a configured sequence;
- detecting an occurrence of at least one sequencing condition determined by an internal component of the smart controller device;
- upon detecting the occurrence of the at least one sequencing condition, switching off the first one or more of the plurality of power outlets;
- determining whether a next one or more of the plurality of power outlets exist in the configured sequence;
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- upon determining that the next one or more of the plurality of power outlets exist in the configured sequence, switching on the next one or more of the plurality of power outlets;
- wherein each of the plurality of power outlets comprises a standard electrical connector for connection to common electrical devices by a conventional electrical power cable, the power input port and the plurality of power outlets incorporated in and externally accessible from an outside of an enclosure of the smart controller device;
- wherein the enclosure encloses a sequencer module for performing the method and is sealed such that the smart controller device is rated for indoor use, outdoor use, and in wet environments, the externally accessible power input port and plurality of power outlets being enclosable by weather-proof covers on the outside of the enclosure to support the rating for indoor use, outdoor use, and in wet environments;
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- wherein the enclosure is of a form-factor such that the smart controller device is portable and carriable by an average person and comprises a shoulder strap for easy carrying of the smart controller device.
7 more elements
A smart controller device for sequencing power from a power input port to a plurality of power outlets, the smart controller device comprising:
- an enclosure of a form-factor such that the smart controller device is portable and carriable by an average person;
- the power input port comprising a standard electrical connector externally accessible from an outside of the enclosure for connection to an external power source by a conventional electrical power cable;
- the plurality of power outlets comprising standard electrical connectors disposed inside of the enclosure and externally accessible from the outside of the enclosure for connection to common electrical devices by a conventional electrical power cable;
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- an electrical circuit contained inside the enclosure and electrically connected to the power input port and each of the plurality of power outlets, the electrical circuit comprising a sequencer module configured to:
- switch on a first one or more of the plurality of power outlets based on a configured sequence,
- detect an occurrence of one or more sequencing conditions determined by internal components of the smart controller device,
- upon detecting the occurrence of the one or more sequencing conditions, switching off the first one or more of the plurality of power outlets,
- determine whether a next one or more of the plurality of power outlets exist in the configured sequence, and
- upon determining that the next one or more of the plurality of power outlets exist in the configured sequence, switch on the next one or more of the plurality of power outlets;
- wherein the enclosure is sealed and the externally accessible power input port and plurality of power outlets are enclosable by weather-proof covers on the outside of the enclosure to support a rating for indoor use, outdoor use, and in wet environments.
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