US 12,348,038 B2
Method and apparatus for intelligent splitting and controlling of a high voltage outlet
Daniel Liddle, Gilroy, CA (US); Kevin Rowett, Cupertino, CA (US); George Fellingham, Cupertino, CA (US); and Jeffrey A. Thomas, Santa Rosa, CA (US)
Assigned to Splitvolt, Inc., Santa Clara, CA (US)
Filed by Splitvolt, Inc., Santa Clara, CA (US)
Filed on Jun. 15, 2022, as Appl. No. 17/841,361.
Claims priority of provisional application 63/210,921, filed on Jun. 15, 2021.
Prior Publication US 2023/0006446 A1, Jan. 5, 2023
Int. Cl. H02J 3/14 (2006.01); G01R 22/06 (2006.01); G06Q 50/06 (2012.01); H02J 3/00 (2006.01)
CPC H02J 3/14 (2013.01) [G01R 22/06 (2013.01); G06Q 50/06 (2013.01); H02J 3/003 (2020.01)] 26 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A power management device comprising:
a housing having an internal compartment and an exterior surface;
a power input connected to the exterior surface of the housing configured to connect to wiring of a residence;
a plurality of outlets on the exterior surface of the housing, each outlet configured to be connected to a corresponding appliance, wherein a first outlet of the plurality of outlets can receive current from the corresponding appliance;
a power sensor at each outlet of the plurality of outlets; and
a controller within the internal compartment of the housing, the controller configured to:
monitor usage of each outlet;
determine, based on the monitored usage and appliance parameters, one or more outlets of the plurality of outlets to provide current to; and
causing current to be provided to the one or more determined outlets.