Augmented distribution transformer and method of making same

An apparatus comprising:

• a distribution transformer configured to:
• convert a first high voltage electricity from a high voltage distribution line to a first low voltage electricity;
• and
• convert a second low voltage electricity from a low voltage power line to a second high voltage electricity;
• and
• wherein the distribution transformer comprises a communication module programmed to provide time data representing time of day information along the low voltage power line to an electrical device.

An apparatus comprising:

• a distribution transformer configured to:
• convert a first high voltage electricity from a high voltage distribution line to a first low voltage electricity;
• and
• convert a second low voltage electricity from a low voltage power line to a second high voltage electricity;
• and
• wherein the distribution transformer comprises a communication module programmed to provide location data representing location information along the low voltage power line to the electrical device, wherein the location information includes a geographic location of the distribution transformer.

A method of manufacturing a distribution transformer comprising:

• assembling a distribution transformer capable of stepping down high voltage electricity from a high voltage distribution line and conveying stepped down electricity along a low voltage line to an electrical device, wherein the high voltage distribution line is configured to transfer a higher voltage electricity than the low voltage line;
• assembling a communications module capable of conveying time of day information along the low voltage line to the electrical device;
• and
• coupling the communication module to the distribution transformer.

A method of manufacturing a distribution transformer comprising:

• assembling a distribution transformer capable of stepping down high voltage electricity from a high voltage distribution line and conveying stepped down electricity along a low voltage line to an electrical device, wherein the high voltage distribution line is configured to transfer a higher voltage electricity than the low voltage line;
• assembling a communications module capable of conveying geographic information along the low voltage line to the electrical device, wherein the geographic information comprises a geographic location of the distribution transformer;
• and
• coupling the communication module to the distribution transformer.