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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 29, 2019
Filed:
Sep. 03, 2012
Zhiqiang Jiang, Shanghai, CN;
Wei-shih Chiang, Shanghai, CN;
Yunfeng Chen, Shanghai, CN;
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC IT CORPORATION, West Kingston, RI (US);
Abstract
A method and apparatus for controlling distribution of power is provided. The apparatus comprises a plurality of power outlets including a master power outlet (M) and at least one controlled power outlet (S), a control circuit configured to sense a characteristic of power delivered to the master power outlet (M), a relay circuit coupled to the control circuit and a power supply configured to provide power to the control circuit and to the relay circuit. The power supply adjusts a voltage level on the base of the power delivered to the master power outlet. The apparatus can reduce energy consumption.