TW201711331A - Solar power, distribution and communication systems - Google Patents

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TW201711331A
TW201711331A TW105114354A TW105114354A TW201711331A TW 201711331 A TW201711331 A TW 201711331A TW 105114354 A TW105114354 A TW 105114354A TW 105114354 A TW105114354 A TW 105114354A TW 201711331 A TW201711331 A TW 201711331A
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Abstract

本發明揭示一種太陽能板(400)，其可與其他太陽能板(100a至100n)菊鏈。當該太陽能板(400)感測到輸入交流(AC)電力(112)使得該太陽能板(400)在此狀態中操作為一從屬單元時，該太陽能板(400)自動產生與進入該太陽能板(400)之該輸入AC電力(112)並聯之輸出AC電力(195)。當該太陽能板(400)無法偵測到進入該太陽能板(400)之輸入AC電力(112)使得該太陽能板在此狀態中操作為一主控單元時，該太陽能板(400)自動產生獨立輸出AC電力(195)。該太陽能板(400)在完全不依賴於藉由一公用電網及/或位於該太陽能板(400)外部之其他AC電源產生之輸入AC電力(112)之情況下產生該獨立輸出AC電力(195)。 The present invention discloses a solar panel (400) that can be daisy chained with other solar panels (100a through 100n). When the solar panel (400) senses input alternating current (AC) power (112) such that the solar panel (400) operates as a slave unit in this state, the solar panel (400) automatically generates and enters the solar panel. (400) The input AC power (112) is connected in parallel with the output AC power (195). The solar panel (400) automatically generates independence when the solar panel (400) is unable to detect input AC power (112) entering the solar panel (400) such that the solar panel operates as a master unit in this state. Output AC power (195). The solar panel (400) produces the independent output AC power without relying on input AC power (112) generated by a utility grid and/or other AC power source external to the solar panel (400). ).

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太陽能發電、配電及通訊系統 Solar power, distribution and communication systems [相關申請案之交叉參考][Cross-Reference to Related Applications]

本申請案主張2015年5月8日申請之美國申請案第14/707,830號之權利，該案之全部內容以引用的方式併入本文中。本申請案亦係2014年9月12日申請之美國專利申請案第14/484,488號之一部分接續案(「C-I-P」)且主張美國專利申請案第14/484,488號之權利，美國專利申請案第14/484,488號係2014年4月29日申請之美國專利申請案第14/264,891號之一C-I-P且主張美國專利申請案第14/264,891號之權利，美國專利申請案第14/264,891號係2014年3月14日申請之國際申請案第PCT/US14/28723號之一C-I-P且主張國際申請案第PCT/US14/28723號之權利，國際申請案第PCT/US14/28723號主張2013年3月15日申請之美國專利申請案第13/843,573號之權利，美國專利申請案第13/843,573號主張2012年10月26日申請之美國專利申請案第61/719,140號之權利。美國專利申請案第14/264,891號亦係美國專利申請案第13/843,573號之C-I-P且主張美國專利申請案第13/843,573號之權利。國際申請案第PCT/US14/28723號亦主張2015年2月28日申請之美國專利申請案第61/946,338號之權利。美國專利申請案第14/484,488號亦係國際申請案第PCT/US14/28723號之一C-I-P且主張國際申請案第PCT/US14/28723號之權利。美國專利申請案第14/484,488號亦係美國專利申請案第13/843,573號之一C-I-P且主張美國專利申請 案第13/843,573號之權利。美國專利申請案第14/484,488號亦主張2014年2月28日申請之美國專利申請案第61/946,338號之權利。本申請案亦係2015年4月29日申請之國際申請案第PCT/US15/028222號之一C-I-P且主張國際申請案第PCT/US15/028222號之權利，國際申請案第PCT/US15/028222號主張美國專利申請案第14/264,891號之權利。 The present application claims the benefit of U.S. Application Serial No. 14/707, 830, filed on May s. This application is also a part of the continuation of the U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 14/484,488 ("CIP"), filed on Sep. 12, 2014, and the benefit of U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 14/484,488, U.S. Patent Application Serial No. U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 14/264,891, filed on Jun. CIP of the International Application No. PCT/US14/28723, filed on March 14th, and the right of the International Application No. PCT/US14/28723, International Application No. PCT/US14/28723, filed March 2013 U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 13/843, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety the entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire all U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 14/264,891, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety in its entirety the entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire all all all all all all all each The right of U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 61/946,338, filed on Feb. 28, 2015, is hereby incorporated by reference. U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 14/484,488, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety, the entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire all U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 14/484,488, which is also incorporated herein by reference in its entirety to the entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire content Right in case No. 13/843,573. U.S. Patent Application Serial No. U.S. Patent Application Serial No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. This application is also a CIP of the International Application No. PCT/US15/028222, filed on Apr. 29, 2015, and the benefit of the International Application No. PCT/US15/028222, International Application No. PCT/US15/028222 No. 14/264,891 is claimed.

本發明大體上係關於太陽能發電、輸送、分派及通訊裝置及相關電腦軟體。 The present invention generally relates to solar power generation, transportation, distribution, and communication devices and related computer software.

習知太陽能板系統已自依靠於太陽能轉直流(「DC」)電力之集中轉換演進至當條件限制適當支援習知系統所需之太陽能之收集時依賴於其他電源。例如，當條件保證至一公用電網之一連接時，一習知太陽能板可即時提供交流(「AC」)電力。當條件限制太陽能之收集時，與電網並聯之習知太陽能板系統使用由公用電網提供之AC電力來供電。因此，現代習知太陽能板系統不再僅依靠於自太陽能之轉換收集之DC電力來適當維持所需電力。 The conventional solar panel system has evolved from relying on the centralized conversion of solar-to-direct current ("DC") power to rely on other power sources when conditions limit the collection of solar energy needed to properly support conventional systems. For example, a conventional solar panel can provide alternating current ("AC") power when conditions are guaranteed to be connected to one of the utility grids. When conditions limit the collection of solar energy, conventional solar panel systems that are connected in parallel with the grid are powered using AC power provided by the utility grid. Therefore, modern conventional solar panel systems no longer rely solely on DC power collected from the conversion of solar energy to properly maintain the required power.

習知太陽能板系統亦可藉由將額外習知太陽能板菊鏈在一起而增加其輸出電力。當習知太陽能板連接至電網且自電網接收AC電力時，習知太陽能板之習知菊鏈增加總AC輸出電力。當習知系統與電網隔離且未自電網接收AC電力時，習知太陽能板之習知菊鏈亦增加總DC輸出電力。習知太陽能板系統之主要組件之各者係單獨實體且不包含於一單一外殼內。例如，一房屋之一習知太陽能板系統將包含位於該房屋之屋頂上之習知太陽能板，同時習知電池系統位於該房屋之地下室中，且習知變換器(inverter)位於該房屋之側墻上。 Conventional solar panel systems can also increase their output power by daisy-chaining additional conventional solar panels. The conventional daisy chain of conventional solar panels increases the total AC output power when conventional solar panels are connected to the grid and receive AC power from the grid. When the conventional system is isolated from the grid and does not receive AC power from the grid, the conventional daisy chain of conventional solar panels also increases the total DC output power. Each of the major components of the conventional solar panel system is a separate entity and is not included in a single enclosure. For example, a conventional solar panel system of a house would contain conventional solar panels located on the roof of the house, while conventional battery systems are located in the basement of the house, and conventional inverters are located on the side of the house. On the wall.

當習知太陽能板系統連接至電網且接收由電網產生之AC電力時，該習知系統僅限於產生AC輸出電力。當習知太陽能板系統與電 網隔離或與由電網產生之AC電力中斷時，該習知太陽能板系統無法產生AC電力。當習知太陽能板系統與電網隔離或與由電網產生之AC電力中斷時，該習知太陽能板系統僅限於產生DC輸出電力。該DC輸出電力僅限於為儲存於電池中之DC電力或自太陽能轉換之DC電力。此外，該DC輸出電力係不可存取之DC電力，因為該DC輸出電力無法自習知太陽能板系統存取。例如，習知太陽能板系統無法包含其中可存取DC輸出之一DC輸出電力插座。 When conventional solar panel systems are connected to the grid and receive AC power generated by the grid, the conventional system is limited to generating AC output power. When the solar panel system and electricity are known The conventional solar panel system is incapable of generating AC power when the network is isolated or interrupted by AC power generated by the grid. The conventional solar panel system is limited to generating DC output power when the conventional solar panel system is isolated from the grid or interrupted by AC power generated by the grid. The DC output power is limited to DC power stored in the battery or DC power converted from solar energy. In addition, the DC output power is unaccessible DC power because the DC output power cannot be accessed by the solar panel system. For example, conventional solar panel systems cannot include a DC output power outlet in which one of the accessible DC outputs can be accessed.

100‧‧‧太陽能板/電力轉換器/太陽能板轉換器 100‧‧‧Solar Panel/Power Converter/Solar Panel Converter

100a至100n‧‧‧太陽能面板 100a to 100n‧‧‧ solar panels

102‧‧‧能量/太陽能/光能/太陽 102‧‧‧Energy/Solar/Light/Sun

104‧‧‧變換器 104‧‧‧Transformer

106‧‧‧電池 106‧‧‧Battery

108‧‧‧外殼 108‧‧‧Shell

112‧‧‧輸入交流(AC)電力/輸入電力信號 112‧‧‧Input AC (AC) power / input power signal

112a‧‧‧輸入交流(AC)電力 112a‧‧‧Input AC (AC) power

112b‧‧‧輸入交流(AC)電力 112b‧‧‧Input AC (AC) power

112n‧‧‧輸入交流(AC)電力 112n‧‧‧Input AC (AC) power

195‧‧‧輸出交流(AC)電力 195‧‧‧Output AC (AC) power

195a至195n‧‧‧輸出交流(AC)電力/輸入交流(AC)電力 195a to 195n‧‧‧ Output AC (AC) power / input AC (AC) power

200‧‧‧太陽能板組態 200‧‧‧ solar panel configuration

300‧‧‧太陽能板/電力轉換器 300‧‧‧Solar Panel/Power Converter

302‧‧‧外殼 302‧‧‧Shell

305‧‧‧所捕獲之直流(DC)電力 305‧‧‧ captured direct current (DC) power

310‧‧‧太陽能收集器/太陽能板收集器 310‧‧‧Solar collector/solar collector

315‧‧‧所接收之輸入交流(AC)電力 Input AC (AC) power received by 315‧‧‧

320‧‧‧電池組/電力儲存器 320‧‧‧Battery Pack/Power Storage

325‧‧‧傳入交流(AC)電力信號 325‧‧‧Incoming AC (AC) power signal

330‧‧‧交流(AC)輸入插座 330‧‧‧AC (AC) input socket

330a‧‧‧主控交流(AC)輸入插座 330a‧‧‧Master AC (AC) input socket

330b‧‧‧從屬交流(AC)輸入插座 330b‧‧‧Subordinate AC (AC) input socket

335‧‧‧同步輸入電力信號 335‧‧‧Synchronous input power signal

340‧‧‧電力信號感測器 340‧‧‧Power signal sensor

345‧‧‧電池組信號 345‧‧‧Battery signal

350‧‧‧電力信號同步器 350‧‧‧Power signal synchronizer

355‧‧‧所儲存之直流(DC)電力 355‧‧‧ stored direct current (DC) power

360‧‧‧控制器/微控制器中央電腦 360‧‧‧Controller/Microcontroller Central Computer

360a‧‧‧主控制器 360a‧‧‧Master Controller

360b‧‧‧副控制器 360b‧‧‧Sub Controller

365‧‧‧電力轉換信號 365‧‧‧Power conversion signal

365a‧‧‧主控電力轉換信號 365a‧‧‧Master power conversion signal

365b‧‧‧從屬電力轉換信號 365b‧‧‧Subordinate power conversion signal

367‧‧‧經轉換之交流(AC)電力 367‧‧‧Converted alternating current (AC) electricity

370‧‧‧直流(DC)轉交流(AC)轉換器/直流(DC)轉交流(AC)變換器/直流(DC)轉交流(AC)轉換器電路 370‧‧‧DC (DC) to AC (AC) converter / direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC) converter / direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC) converter circuit

370a‧‧‧主控直流(DC)轉交流(AC)轉換器 370a‧‧‧Master DC (DC) to AC (AC) Converter

370b‧‧‧從屬直流(DC)轉交流(AC)轉換器 370b‧‧‧Subordinate DC (DC) to AC (AC) Converter

375‧‧‧同步輸出交流(AC)電力 375‧‧‧Synchronous Output AC (AC) Power

380‧‧‧電力信號同步器 380‧‧‧Power signal synchronizer

385‧‧‧同步輸出電力信號 385‧‧‧Synchronous output power signal

390‧‧‧交流(AC)輸出插座 390‧‧‧AC (AC) output socket

390a‧‧‧主控交流(AC)輸出插座 390a‧‧‧Master AC (AC) output socket

390b‧‧‧從屬交流(AC)輸出插座 390b‧‧‧Subordinate AC (AC) output socket

395‧‧‧並聯交流(AC)電力 395‧‧‧ parallel alternating current (AC) power

400‧‧‧太陽能板 400‧‧‧ solar panels

410‧‧‧第一繼電器 410‧‧‧First relay

420‧‧‧第二繼電器 420‧‧‧Second relay

450‧‧‧第一繼電器信號 450‧‧‧First relay signal

460‧‧‧第二繼電器信號 460‧‧‧Second relay signal

500‧‧‧太陽能板組態/電力轉換器組態/太陽能板 500‧‧‧Solar panel configuration / power converter configuration / solar panel

501‧‧‧處理器 501‧‧‧ processor

503‧‧‧電子記憶體 503‧‧‧Electronic memory

505‧‧‧太陽能板/太陽能管理裝置 505‧‧‧Solar panel/solar management unit

507‧‧‧太陽能監測引擎 507‧‧‧Solar monitoring engine

509‧‧‧電池監測引擎 509‧‧‧Battery Monitoring Engine

510‧‧‧電池充電電路 510‧‧‧Battery charging circuit

511‧‧‧輸入/輸出(I/O)介面 511‧‧‧Input/Output (I/O) interface

512‧‧‧電流放大器 512‧‧‧current amplifier

513‧‧‧輸入/輸出(I/O)介面 513‧‧‧Input/Output (I/O) interface

514‧‧‧資料儲存器 514‧‧‧Data storage

515‧‧‧保護電路 515‧‧‧Protection circuit

520‧‧‧電池平衡器保護電路 520‧‧‧Battery balancer protection circuit

525‧‧‧頻率、振幅、相位偵測同步器及頻率多工收發器 525‧‧‧Frequency, amplitude, phase detection synchronizer and frequency multiplex transceiver

530a‧‧‧主控太陽能板 530a‧‧‧Main solar panels

530b‧‧‧從屬太陽能板/從屬電力轉換器 530b‧‧‧Subordinate Solar Panel/Dependent Power Converter

531‧‧‧升壓變壓器 531‧‧‧Step-up transformer

535‧‧‧正弦波產生器 535‧‧‧Sine wave generator

540‧‧‧定位模組 540‧‧‧ Positioning Module

545‧‧‧冷卻風扇 545‧‧‧Cooling fan

550‧‧‧交流(AC)匯流排 550‧‧‧AC (AC) busbar

551‧‧‧交流(AC)電壓降壓變壓器直流(DC)輸出/交流(AC)電壓降壓變壓器 551‧‧‧AC (AC) voltage step-down transformer DC (DC) output / AC (AC) voltage step-down transformer

555‧‧‧交流(AC)電力耦合開關 555‧‧‧AC (AC) Power Coupling Switch

560a‧‧‧恆定主控電壓 560a‧‧‧ Constant main control voltage

561‧‧‧無線資料傳輸器及接收器/無線介面 561‧‧‧Wired Data Transmitter and Receiver/Wireless Interface

565‧‧‧保護電路 565‧‧‧Protection circuit

570a‧‧‧主控交流(AC)匯流排監測信號 570a‧‧‧Master AC (AC) bus monitoring signal

570b‧‧‧從屬交流(AC)匯流排監測信號 570b‧‧‧Subordinate AC (AC) bus monitoring signal

575‧‧‧熱保護模組 575‧‧‧ Thermal Protection Module

580a‧‧‧主控電流 580a‧‧‧main control current

580b‧‧‧從屬電流 580b‧‧‧Subordinate current

585‧‧‧整合光源/整合光源模組 585‧‧‧Integrated light source/integrated light source module

590‧‧‧交流(AC)頻率校正及濾波電路 590‧‧•AC (AC) frequency correction and filter circuit

600‧‧‧太陽能板組態 600‧‧‧ solar panel configuration

610a至610n‧‧‧太陽能板 610a to 610n‧‧‧ solar panels

620‧‧‧電池組 620‧‧‧Battery Pack

630‧‧‧繼電器開關 630‧‧‧Relay switch

640‧‧‧電網並聯系統 640‧‧‧Grid Parallel System

650‧‧‧電力信號感測器 650‧‧‧Power signal sensor

660‧‧‧經轉換之交流(AC)電力 660‧‧‧Converted alternating current (AC) electricity

680‧‧‧直流(DC)轉交流(AC)轉換器 680‧‧‧DC (DC) to AC (AC) Converter

700‧‧‧無線太陽能板組態 700‧‧‧Wireless solar panel configuration

710‧‧‧用戶端 710‧‧‧ client

720‧‧‧網路 720‧‧‧Network

730‧‧‧太陽能板 730‧‧‧ solar panels

810‧‧‧步驟 810‧‧‧Steps

820‧‧‧步驟 820‧‧‧Steps

830‧‧‧步驟 830‧‧ steps

840‧‧‧步驟 840‧‧‧Steps

850‧‧‧步驟 850 ‧ ‧ steps

860‧‧‧步驟 860‧‧‧Steps

900‧‧‧太陽能板連接器組態 900‧‧‧Solar panel connector configuration

910a至910n‧‧‧太陽能板連接器 910a to 910n‧‧‧ solar panel connectors

920‧‧‧終端纜線 920‧‧‧Terminal cable

930‧‧‧連接器 930‧‧‧Connector

940‧‧‧纜線/固線連接/固線通訊/導線 940‧‧‧Cable/fixed wire connection/fixed wire communication/wire

1000‧‧‧太陽能板連接器組態 1000‧‧‧Solar panel connector configuration

1030‧‧‧直流(DC)/交流(AC)電力變換器 1030‧‧‧DC (DC) / AC (AC) power converter

1050a至1050n‧‧‧輸出直流(DC)電力 1050a to 1050n‧‧‧ output direct current (DC) power

1070a‧‧‧輸入直流(DC)電力 1070a‧‧‧Input direct current (DC) power

1100‧‧‧太陽能板連接器組態 1100‧‧‧Solar panel connector configuration

1100a‧‧‧太陽能板連接器組態 1100a‧‧‧Solar panel connector configuration

1102a至1102n‧‧‧太陽能板 1102a to 1102n‧‧‧ solar panels

1104‧‧‧第一列之太陽能板 1104‧‧‧The first column of solar panels

1106‧‧‧第二列之太陽能板 1106‧‧‧second solar panels

1108a至1108n‧‧‧太陽能板之背側 1108a to 1108n‧‧‧ back side of solar panels

1110‧‧‧連接器插座 1110‧‧‧Connector socket

1112a至1112n‧‧‧太陽能板連接器 1112a to 1112n‧‧‧ solar panel connectors

1114‧‧‧太陽能板連接器橋 1114‧‧‧Solar panel connector bridge

1116‧‧‧纜線 1116‧‧‧ cable

1120‧‧‧連接橋 1120‧‧‧Connected Bridge

1130a‧‧‧太陽能板連接器 1130a‧‧‧Solar panel connector

1130b‧‧‧太陽能板連接器 1130b‧‧‧Solar panel connector

1140‧‧‧纜線 1140‧‧‧ Cable

1200‧‧‧太陽能板連接器 1200‧‧‧ solar panel connector

1202‧‧‧太陽能板連接器 1202‧‧‧Solar panel connector

1202a至1202n‧‧‧太陽能板連接器 1202a to 1202n‧‧‧ solar panel connectors

1204a‧‧‧第一導體封閉體/連接器 1204a‧‧‧First conductor enclosure/connector

1204b‧‧‧第二導體封閉體/連接器 1204b‧‧‧Second conductor enclosure/connector

1204c‧‧‧第三導體封閉體/連接器 1204c‧‧‧3rd conductor enclosure/connector

1206a‧‧‧第一導體封閉體/連接器 1206a‧‧‧First conductor enclosure/connector

1206b‧‧‧第二導體封閉體/連接器 1206b‧‧‧Second conductor enclosure/connector

1206c‧‧‧第三導體封閉體/連接器 1206c‧‧‧3rd conductor enclosure/connector

1208a‧‧‧第一導體/連接器 1208a‧‧‧First conductor/connector

1208b‧‧‧第二導體/連接器 1208b‧‧‧Second conductor/connector

1208c‧‧‧第三導體/連接器 1208c‧‧‧3rd conductor/connector

1210a‧‧‧第一導體封閉體 1210a‧‧‧First conductor enclosure

1210b‧‧‧第二導體封閉體 1210b‧‧‧Second conductor enclosure

1210c‧‧‧第三導體封閉體 1210c‧‧‧ third conductor enclosure

1212‧‧‧中央區段/基底部分/基底/中央部分 1212‧‧‧Central section / base part / base / central part

1214‧‧‧結構/屋頂 1214‧‧‧Structure/Roof

1216‧‧‧中間框架系統/框架結構 1216‧‧Intermediate frame system/framework

1220a‧‧‧第一導體封閉體 1220a‧‧‧First conductor enclosure

1220b‧‧‧第二導體封閉體 1220b‧‧‧Second conductor enclosure

1220c‧‧‧第三導體封閉體 1220c‧‧‧ third conductor enclosure

1230a‧‧‧第一導體 1230a‧‧‧First conductor

1230b‧‧‧第二導體 1230b‧‧‧second conductor

1230c‧‧‧第三導體 1230c‧‧‧ third conductor

1240‧‧‧中央區段 1240‧‧‧Central Section

1310‧‧‧步驟 1310‧‧‧Steps

1320‧‧‧步驟 1320‧‧‧Steps

1330‧‧‧步驟 1330‧‧‧Steps

1340‧‧‧步驟 1340‧‧ steps

1350‧‧‧步驟 1350‧‧‧Steps

1400‧‧‧住宅或家庭組態 1400‧‧‧ residential or home configuration

1402‧‧‧屋頂 1402‧‧‧Roof

1404‧‧‧房屋/結構/住宅/住所 1404‧‧‧House/Structure/Residential/Residential

1406‧‧‧電力線 1406‧‧‧Power line

1408‧‧‧公用電網 1408‧‧‧Community Grid

1412‧‧‧電表 1412‧‧‧Electric meter

1414‧‧‧導線 1414‧‧‧Wire

1416‧‧‧配電板/斷路器箱 1416‧‧‧Distribution board/breaker box

1418‧‧‧電路/導線 1418‧‧‧Circuit / Wire

1420‧‧‧外部空調單元 1420‧‧‧External air conditioning unit

1422‧‧‧線電路 1422‧‧‧ line circuit

1424‧‧‧家用洗衣機 1424‧‧‧Household washing machine

1426‧‧‧電路 1426‧‧‧ Circuitry

1426a‧‧‧第一斷路器箱 1426a‧‧‧First circuit breaker box

1426b‧‧‧第二斷路器箱 1426b‧‧‧Second circuit breaker box

1428‧‧‧電熱水器 1428‧‧‧Electric water heater

1430‧‧‧電路 1430‧‧‧ Circuitry

1432‧‧‧電路 1432‧‧‧ Circuitry

1434‧‧‧燈 1434‧‧‧ lights

1500‧‧‧電力控制器組態 1500‧‧‧Power Controller Configuration

1502‧‧‧插座電力控制器/電力控制裝置/太陽能管理裝置 1502‧‧‧Socket power controller/power control device/solar management device

1503‧‧‧控制電路 1503‧‧‧Control circuit

1504‧‧‧標準三叉公接頭 1504‧‧‧Standard trigeminal male connector

1505‧‧‧處理器 1505‧‧‧ processor

1506‧‧‧標準壁式插座 1506‧‧‧Standard wall socket

1507‧‧‧記憶體 1507‧‧‧ memory

1508‧‧‧標準多叉母插座 1508‧‧‧Standard multi-clear socket

1509‧‧‧輸入/輸出(I/O)介面 1509‧‧‧Input/Output (I/O) interface

1510‧‧‧標準電器電源線/公插頭總成/插頭 1510‧‧‧Standard electrical power cord / male plug assembly / plug

1512‧‧‧有線輸入/輸出(I/O)介面/中央通訊集線器 1512‧‧‧Wired Input/Output (I/O) Interface / Central Communication Hub

1514‧‧‧電流監測引擎 1514‧‧‧ Current Monitoring Engine

1515‧‧‧開關控制引擎 1515‧‧‧Switch Control Engine

1516‧‧‧網路介面卡 1516‧‧‧Network interface card

1517‧‧‧電力線介面模組(PIM) 1517‧‧‧Power Line Interface Module (PIM)

1518‧‧‧USB埠 1518‧‧‧USB埠

1520‧‧‧無線輸入/輸出(I/O)介面 1520‧‧‧Wireless Input/Output (I/O) Interface

1522‧‧‧藍芽介面 1522‧‧‧Bluetooth interface

1524‧‧‧Wi-Fi介面 1524‧‧ Wi-Fi interface

1530‧‧‧感測器 1530‧‧‧ Sensor

1532‧‧‧電流汲取感測器 1532‧‧‧ Current capture sensor

1534‧‧‧周圍雜訊感測器 1534‧‧‧ surrounding noise sensor

1536‧‧‧運動感測器 1536‧‧‧Sports sensor

1540‧‧‧電路開關/電控開關 1540‧‧‧Circuit Switch / Electronic Control Switch

1600‧‧‧電力控制器組態 1600‧‧‧Power Controller Configuration

1602‧‧‧電力控制裝置/遠端控制斷路器/太陽能管理裝置 1602‧‧‧Power Control Unit/Remote Control Circuit Breaker/Solar Management Unit

1604‧‧‧控制電路 1604‧‧‧Control circuit

1608‧‧‧記憶體 1608‧‧‧ memory

1610‧‧‧輸入/輸出(I/O)介面 1610‧‧‧Input/Output (I/O) interface

1612‧‧‧有線輸入/輸出(I/O)介面 1612‧‧‧Wired Input/Output (I/O) Interface

1614‧‧‧電流監測引擎 1614‧‧‧ Current Monitoring Engine

1615‧‧‧開關控制引擎 1615‧‧‧Switch Control Engine

1616‧‧‧網路介面卡 1616‧‧‧Network interface card

1617‧‧‧電力線介面模組(PIM) 1617‧‧‧Power Line Interface Module (PIM)

1618‧‧‧USB埠 1618‧‧‧USB埠

1620‧‧‧無線輸入/輸出(I/O)介面 1620‧‧‧Wireless Input/Output (I/O) Interface

1622‧‧‧藍芽介面 1622‧‧‧Bluetooth interface

1624‧‧‧Wi-Fi介面 1624‧‧ Wi-Fi interface

1630‧‧‧感測器 1630‧‧‧ Sensor

1632‧‧‧電流汲取感測器 1632‧‧‧ Current capture sensor

1640‧‧‧電路開關 1640‧‧‧Circuit switch

1702‧‧‧控制電路 1702‧‧‧Control circuit

1704‧‧‧處理器 1704‧‧‧ Processor

1706‧‧‧記憶體 1706‧‧‧ memory

1708‧‧‧裝置資料儲存器 1708‧‧‧Device data storage

1710‧‧‧資料擷取及管理引擎 1710‧‧‧Data Acquisition and Management Engine

1711‧‧‧電力控制引擎 1711‧‧‧Power Control Engine

1712‧‧‧輸入/輸出(I/O)介面 1712‧‧‧Input/Output (I/O) interface

1714‧‧‧有線輸入/輸出(I/O)介面 1714‧‧‧Wired Input/Output (I/O) Interface

1716‧‧‧USB埠 1716‧‧‧USB埠

1718‧‧‧網路介面卡 1718‧‧‧Network Interface Card

1720‧‧‧電力線介面模組(PIM) 1720‧‧‧Power Line Interface Module (PIM)

1722‧‧‧無線輸入/輸出(I/O)介面 1722‧‧‧Wireless Input/Output (I/O) Interface

1724‧‧‧藍芽介面 1724‧‧‧Bluetooth interface

1726‧‧‧Wi-Fi介面 1726‧‧ Wi-Fi interface

1728‧‧‧蜂巢式介面 1728‧‧‧Hive interface

1729‧‧‧感測器 1729‧‧‧Sensor

1730‧‧‧周圍雜訊感測器 1730‧‧‧ surrounding noise sensor

1732‧‧‧運動感測器 1732‧‧‧Sports sensor

1750‧‧‧插座電力控制器資料表 1750‧‧‧Socket Power Controller Data Sheet

1751‧‧‧插座電力控制器電流汲取表 1751‧‧‧Socket power controller current draw table

1752‧‧‧唯一識別號碼(UID) 1752‧‧‧Unique identification number (UID)

1753‧‧‧關係 1753‧‧‧ relationship

1754‧‧‧顯示名稱 1754‧‧‧Display name

1755‧‧‧電源 1755‧‧‧Power supply

1756‧‧‧開關狀態 1756‧‧‧Switch status

1757‧‧‧開關位置 1757‧‧‧ switch position

1760‧‧‧電流汲取 1760‧‧‧ Current draw

1762‧‧‧遠端控制斷路器資料表 1762‧‧‧Remote Control Circuit Breaker Data Sheet

1772‧‧‧遠端控制斷路器電流汲取表 1772‧‧‧Remote control circuit breaker current draw table

1774‧‧‧關係 1774‧‧‧ relationship

1775‧‧‧電源 1775‧‧‧Power supply

1778‧‧‧電流汲取 1778‧‧‧ Current draw

1780‧‧‧太陽能板資料表 1780‧‧‧Solar Board Data Sheet

1783‧‧‧關係 1783‧‧‧ relationship

1784‧‧‧顯示名稱 1784‧‧‧Display name

1786‧‧‧太陽能板能量消耗表 1786‧‧‧ solar panel energy consumption meter

1790‧‧‧放電損耗 1790‧‧‧Discharge loss

1800‧‧‧組態 1800‧‧‧Configuration

1801‧‧‧太陽能板組態 1801‧‧‧Solar panel configuration

1802‧‧‧結構 1802‧‧‧ structure

1803‧‧‧電力配接器 1803‧‧‧Power adapter

1804‧‧‧房間 1804‧‧‧ room

1805‧‧‧導線 1805‧‧‧Wire

1806‧‧‧纜線 1806‧‧‧ Cable

1808‧‧‧電路 1808‧‧‧ Circuitry

1810‧‧‧電路 1810‧‧‧ Circuitry

1812‧‧‧電路 1812‧‧‧ Circuitry

1814‧‧‧電路 1814‧‧‧ Circuitry

1816‧‧‧電路 1816‧‧‧ Circuitry

1818‧‧‧電路 1818‧‧‧ Circuitry

1900‧‧‧無線太陽能板組態 1900‧‧‧Wireless solar panel configuration

1900a‧‧‧太陽能板組態 1900a‧‧‧ solar panel configuration

1901‧‧‧行動太陽能板 1901‧‧‧Action solar panels

1902‧‧‧Wi-Fi熱點/通訊電路 1902‧‧ Wi-Fi hotspot/communication circuit

1903‧‧‧營火 1903‧‧‧Campfire

1904‧‧‧桌上型電腦 1904‧‧‧Tablet computer

1906‧‧‧蜂巢式電話/智慧型電話 1906‧‧‧Hive Phone/Smart Phone

1908‧‧‧平板裝置/控制室/平板電腦 1908‧‧‧Tablet/Control Room/Tablet

1910‧‧‧膝上型電腦/筆記型電腦 1910‧‧‧Laptop/notebook

1912‧‧‧網際網路 1912‧‧‧Internet

1914‧‧‧固線連接 1914‧‧‧ fixed line connection

1916‧‧‧蜂巢式網路/蜂巢式塔/蜂巢式連接 1916‧‧‧ Honeycomb Network / Honeycomb Tower / Honeycomb Connection

1918‧‧‧衛星/衛星電話連接 1918‧‧‧ Satellite/satellite telephone connection

1920‧‧‧側壁 1920‧‧‧ side wall

2002‧‧‧將電力需求傳送至電力控制引擎 2002‧‧‧Transfer power demand to power control engine

2004‧‧‧是否存在電力需求？ 2004‧‧ Is there a need for electricity?

2006‧‧‧電力控制器發送電力請求 2006‧‧‧Power controller sends power request

2008‧‧‧監測電力請求、所產生之電量及來自一使用者之任何指示或指令 2008‧‧‧Monitoring power requests, generated electricity and any instructions or instructions from a user

2010‧‧‧是否收集及產生電力？ 2010‧‧‧Do you collect and generate electricity?

2012‧‧‧是否存在電力請求？ 2012‧‧ Is there a power request?

2014‧‧‧電池組320是否充滿電？ 2014‧‧‧ Is the battery pack 320 fully charged?

2016‧‧‧將過量電力提供至電網 2016‧‧‧Provide excess electricity to the grid

2018‧‧‧是否儲存電力？ 2018‧‧‧Do you store electricity?

2020‧‧‧是否使用所產生之電力？ 2020‧‧‧Do you use the electricity generated?

2022‧‧‧所請求之電力是否小於或等於所產生之電量？ 2022‧‧ Is the requested power less than or equal to the amount of electricity generated?

2026‧‧‧是否存在儲存電力？ 2026‧‧ Is there any stored electricity?

2028‧‧‧提供太陽能板電力及公用電力 2028‧‧‧providing solar panel power and utility

2030‧‧‧是否使用儲存電力？ 2030‧‧‧Do you use stored electricity?

2032‧‧‧所請求之電力是否小於或等於所產生之電力+儲存電力？ 2032‧‧ Is the requested power less than or equal to the generated electricity + stored electricity?

2034‧‧‧提供所產生之電力及儲存電力 2034‧‧‧Provide the generated electricity and stored electricity

2036‧‧‧提供所產生之電力、儲存電力、及公用電網電力 2036‧‧‧Provide the generated electricity, stored electricity, and utility grid electricity

2038‧‧‧是否存在電力請求？ 2038‧‧ Is there a request for electricity?

2040‧‧‧是否存在所產生之電力？ 2040‧‧ Is there electricity generated?

2042‧‧‧是否存在儲存電力？ 2042‧‧ Is there any stored electricity?

2044‧‧‧提供公用電網電力 2044‧‧‧Providing utility grid power

2046‧‧‧是否使用儲存電力？ 2046‧‧‧Do you use stored electricity?

2048‧‧‧電力請求是否小於或等於儲存電力？ 2048‧‧ Is the power request less than or equal to the stored power?

2050‧‧‧提供儲存電力 2050‧‧‧ Provide storage power

2052‧‧‧提供儲存電力及公用電網電力 2052‧‧‧Providing storage of electricity and utility grid electricity

2102‧‧‧智慧型電話 2102‧‧‧Smart Phone

2104‧‧‧螢幕 2104‧‧‧Screen

2106‧‧‧新增行動太陽能板圖示 2106‧‧‧Additional action solar panel icon

2108‧‧‧新增固定太陽能板圖示 2108‧‧‧New fixed solar panel icon

2110‧‧‧新增插座電力控制器圖示 2110‧‧‧Additional socket power controller icon

2112‧‧‧新增遠端控制斷路器圖示 2112‧‧‧Adding a remote control circuit breaker icon

2202‧‧‧相關聯太陽能板螢幕 2202‧‧‧ associated solar panel screen

2204‧‧‧相關聯太陽能板圖示 2204‧‧‧ associated solar panel icon

2208‧‧‧個別電力產生圖 2208‧‧‧Individual power generation map

2210‧‧‧個別電池儲存位準圖 2210‧‧‧Individual battery storage level map

2212‧‧‧個別能量消耗圖 2212‧‧‧ individual energy consumption map

2214‧‧‧累積電力產生圖/累積能量產生圖 2214‧‧‧Accumulated power generation map/cumulative energy generation map

2216‧‧‧累積電池儲存位準圖 2216‧‧‧Accumulative battery storage level map

2218‧‧‧累積能量消耗圖 2218‧‧‧Accumulated energy consumption map

2220‧‧‧電表監測圖 2220‧‧‧Electrometer monitoring chart

2302‧‧‧裝置電力控制螢幕 2302‧‧‧Device power control screen

2304‧‧‧相關聯插座電力控制器圖示 2304‧‧‧Related outlet power controller icon

2306‧‧‧相關聯遠端控制斷路器圖示 2306‧‧‧ associated remote control circuit breaker illustration

2402‧‧‧電源選擇螢幕 2402‧‧‧Power selection screen

參考附圖來描述本發明之實施例。在圖式中，相同元件符號指示相同元件或功能類似元件。另外，一元件符號之(若干)最左數字通常識別其中首次出現該元件符號之圖式。 Embodiments of the invention are described with reference to the drawings. In the drawings, the same element symbols indicate the same elements or functionally similar elements. In addition, the leftmost digit(s) of a component symbol typically identifies the schema in which the component symbol first appears.

圖1係根據本發明之一例示性實施例之一例示性太陽能板之一俯視圖。 1 is a top plan view of an exemplary solar panel in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

圖2係根據本發明之一例示性實施例之一太陽能板組態之一俯視圖。 2 is a top plan view of one solar panel configuration in accordance with an illustrative embodiment of the present invention.

圖3係根據本發明之一例示性實施例之可用於太陽能板組態中之一例示性太陽能板之一方塊圖。 3 is a block diagram of one exemplary solar panel that can be used in a solar panel configuration in accordance with an illustrative embodiment of the present invention.

圖4A係根據本發明之一例示性實施例之可用於太陽能板組態中之一例示性太陽能板之一方塊圖。 4A is a block diagram of one exemplary solar panel that can be used in a solar panel configuration in accordance with an illustrative embodiment of the present invention.

圖4B係根據本發明之一例示性實施例之可用於太陽能板組態中之一例示性太陽能板之一方塊圖。 4B is a block diagram of one exemplary solar panel that can be used in a solar panel configuration in accordance with an illustrative embodiment of the present invention.

圖5A係根據本發明之一例示性實施例之可用於太陽能板組態中之一例示性太陽能板之一方塊圖。 5A is a block diagram of one exemplary solar panel that can be used in a solar panel configuration in accordance with an illustrative embodiment of the present invention.

圖5B係根據本發明之一例示性實施例之可用於太陽能板組態中之具有I/O介面之一控制電路之一方塊圖。 5B is a block diagram of one of the control circuits having an I/O interface that can be used in a solar panel configuration in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

圖6係根據本發明之一例示性實施例之一例示性太陽能板組態之 一方塊圖。 6 is an illustration of an exemplary solar panel configuration in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. A block diagram.

圖7繪示一無線太陽能板組態。 Figure 7 illustrates a wireless solar panel configuration.

圖8係根據本發明之一例示性實施例之太陽能板之例示性操作步驟之一流程圖。 Figure 8 is a flow diagram of one exemplary operational sequence of a solar panel in accordance with an illustrative embodiment of the present invention.

圖9係根據本發明之一例示性實施例之一太陽能板連接器組態之一俯視圖。 9 is a top plan view of one solar panel connector configuration in accordance with an illustrative embodiment of the present invention.

圖10係根據本發明之一例示性實施例之一太陽能板連接器組態之一俯視圖。 Figure 10 is a top plan view of one solar panel connector configuration in accordance with an illustrative embodiment of the present invention.

圖11係根據本發明之一例示性實施例之一太陽能板連接器組態之一俯視圖。 Figure 11 is a top plan view of one solar panel connector configuration in accordance with an illustrative embodiment of the present invention.

圖11A係根據本發明之一例示性實施例之一太陽能板連接器組態之一俯視圖。 Figure 11A is a top plan view of one solar panel connector configuration in accordance with an illustrative embodiment of the present invention.

圖12係根據本發明之一例示性實施例之一實例性太陽能板連接器之一透視圖。 12 is a perspective view of one exemplary solar panel connector in accordance with an illustrative embodiment of the present invention.

圖12A係根據本發明之一例示性實施例之一太陽能板連接器組態之另一實例之一透視圖。 Figure 12A is a perspective view of another example of a solar panel connector configuration in accordance with an illustrative embodiment of the present invention.

圖12B係連接複數個太陽能板之本發明之一例示性太陽能板連接器之一透視圖。 Figure 12B is a perspective view of one exemplary solar panel connector of the present invention joining a plurality of solar panels.

圖13係根據本發明之一例示性實施例之太陽能板連接器組態之例示性操作步驟之一流程圖。 13 is a flow diagram of an exemplary operational sequence of a solar panel connector configuration in accordance with an illustrative embodiment of the present invention.

圖14繪示一單戶房屋結構中之本發明之太陽能板之一例示性家用實施例之一實例。 Figure 14 illustrates an example of an exemplary household embodiment of a solar panel of the present invention in a single-family building configuration.

圖15A繪示本發明之一電力控制器之一實施例。 Figure 15A illustrates an embodiment of a power controller of the present invention.

圖15B繪示本發明之一電力控制器之一方塊圖。 Figure 15B is a block diagram of one of the power controllers of the present invention.

圖16A繪示本發明之一電力控制器之另一實施例。 Figure 16A illustrates another embodiment of a power controller of the present invention.

圖16B繪示本發明之一電力控制器之另一實施例之一方塊圖。 Figure 16B is a block diagram showing another embodiment of a power controller of the present invention.

圖17A繪示本發明之一中央通訊集線器之一實施例之一方塊圖。 Figure 17A is a block diagram of one embodiment of a central communication hub of the present invention.

圖17B繪示本發明之一資料儲存器之一實施例之一示意圖。 Figure 17B is a schematic diagram showing one embodiment of a data storage device of the present invention.

圖17C繪示本發明之一資料儲存器之資料表及一關係之一實施例之一圖形視圖。 Figure 17C is a graphical view showing one of the data sheets and a relationship of one of the data storage devices of the present invention.

圖17D繪示本發明之一資料儲存器之資料表及一關係之一實施例之一圖形視圖。 Figure 17D is a graphical view of one of the data sheets and a relationship of one of the data storage devices of the present invention.

圖17E繪示本發明之一資料儲存器之資料表及一關係之一實施例之一圖形視圖。 Figure 17E is a graphical view of one of the data sheets and a relationship of one of the data storage devices of the present invention.

圖18A繪示本發明之一電力配接器之一實施例。 Figure 18A illustrates an embodiment of a power adapter of the present invention.

圖18B繪示一多戶房屋結構中之本發明之太陽能板之一例示性實施例。 Figure 18B illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a solar panel of the present invention in a multi-family building structure.

圖19繪示根據本發明之一例示性實施例之一屋頂太陽能板之通訊及控制功能之一實例。 19 illustrates an example of communication and control functions of a rooftop solar panel in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

圖19A繪示根據本發明之一例示性實施例之一行動太陽能板之一實例。 19A illustrates an example of a mobile solar panel in accordance with an illustrative embodiment of the present invention.

圖20係根據本發明之一例示性實施例之太陽能板之電力分派功能之例示性步驟之一流程圖。 20 is a flow diagram of one exemplary step of a power distribution function for a solar panel in accordance with an illustrative embodiment of the present invention.

圖21繪示本發明之一使用者介面螢幕之一實施例之一實例。 21 illustrates an example of one embodiment of a user interface screen of the present invention.

圖22繪示本發明之一使用者介面螢幕之一實施例之一實例。 Figure 22 illustrates an example of one embodiment of a user interface screen of the present invention.

圖23繪示本發明之一使用者介面螢幕之一實施例之一實例。 23 illustrates an example of one embodiment of a user interface screen of the present invention.

圖24繪示本發明之一使用者介面螢幕之一實施例之一實例。 Figure 24 illustrates an example of one embodiment of a user interface screen of the present invention.

圖25繪示本發明之一使用者介面螢幕之一實施例之一實例。 Figure 25 illustrates an example of one embodiment of a user interface screen of the present invention.

圖26繪示本發明之一使用者介面螢幕之一實施例之一實例。 Figure 26 illustrates an example of one embodiment of a user interface screen of the present invention.

現將參考附圖來描述本發明。在圖式中，相同元件符號一般指示相同元件、功能類似元件及/或結構類似元件。其中首次出現一元件之圖式係由元件符號中之(若干)最左數字指示。 The invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying figures. In the drawings, the same element symbols generally indicate the same elements, functionally similar elements, and/or structurally similar elements. The figure in which a component first appears is indicated by the leftmost digit(s) in the symbol of the component.

[實施方式]參考附圖來繪示與本發明一致之例示性實施例。[實施方式]中之參考「一例示性實施例」、「一實例性例示性實施例」等等指示：所描述之例示性實施例可包含一特定特徵、結構或特性，但每一例示性實施例可未必包含該特定特徵、結構或特性。再者，此等片語未必係指相同例示性實施例。此外，當可結合一例示性實施例來描述一特定特徵、結構或特性時，無論是否明確描述其他例示性實施例，可在熟習技術者之知識範圍內結合其他例示性實施例來實現此特徵、結構或特性。 [Embodiment] An exemplary embodiment consistent with the present invention is illustrated with reference to the accompanying drawings. [Embodiment] Reference to "an exemplary embodiment", "an exemplary exemplary embodiment", etc. indicates that the described exemplary embodiments may include a particular feature, structure, or characteristic, but each exemplary Embodiments may not necessarily include this particular feature, structure, or characteristic. Furthermore, such phrases are not necessarily referring to the same exemplary embodiments. In addition, when a particular feature, structure, or characteristic may be described in conjunction with an exemplary embodiment, other exemplary embodiments may be implemented in conjunction with other exemplary embodiments, whether or not the other exemplary embodiments are explicitly described. , structure or characteristics.

本文所描述之例示性實施例僅供繪示，而非意在限制。其他例示性實施例係可能的，且可在本發明之精神及範疇內對例示性實施例進行修改。因此，[實施方式]並非意在限制本發明。確切而言，本發明之範疇係僅由以下申請專利範圍及其等效物界定。 The illustrative embodiments described herein are illustrative only and are not intended to be limiting. Other exemplary embodiments are possible, and modifications may be made to the exemplary embodiments within the spirit and scope of the invention. Therefore, the [embodiment] is not intended to limit the invention. Rather, the scope of the invention is defined only by the scope of the following claims and their equivalents.

可在硬體、韌體、軟體或其等之任何組合中實施本發明之實施例。亦可將本發明之實施例實施為由一機器可讀媒體供應之指令，該等指令可由一或多個處理器讀取及執行。一機器可讀媒體可包含用於依可由一機器(例如一運算裝置)讀取之一形式儲存或傳輸資訊之任何機構。例如，一機器可讀媒體可包含唯讀記憶體(「ROM」)、隨機存取記憶體(「RAM」)、磁碟儲存媒體、光學儲存媒體、快閃記憶體裝置、電光、聲音或其他形式之傳播信號(例如載波、紅外線信號、數位信號等等)、及其他。本文中可將進一步韌體、軟體常式及指令描述為執行某些動作。然而，應瞭解，此等描述僅為了方便，且此等動作實際上起因於運算裝置、處理器、控制器或其他裝置執行韌體、軟體、常式、指令等等。 Embodiments of the invention may be practiced in any combination of hardware, firmware, software, or the like. Embodiments of the invention may also be implemented as instructions supplied by a machine-readable medium, which may be read and executed by one or more processors. A machine readable medium can include any mechanism for storing or transmitting information in a form readable by a machine (eg, an computing device). For example, a machine-readable medium can include read only memory ("ROM"), random access memory ("RAM"), disk storage media, optical storage media, flash memory devices, electro-optic, sound, or other Forms of propagating signals (such as carrier waves, infrared signals, digital signals, etc.), and others. Further firmware, software routines, and instructions may be described herein as performing certain actions. However, it should be understood that such descriptions are merely for convenience, and that such actions are actually caused by an operating device, processor, controller, or other device executing firmware, software, routines, instructions, and the like.

為了此討論，所討論之各種組件之各者可被視為一模組，且術語「模組」應被理解為包含軟體、韌體及硬體之至少一者(諸如一或 多個電路、微晶片或裝置、或其等之任何組合)、及其等之任何組合。另外，應瞭解，各模組可包含一實際裝置內之一或多個組件，且形成所描述模組之一部分的各組件可與形成該模組之一部分的任何其他組件協作或獨立於形成該模組之一部分的任何其他組件而運行。相反地，本文所描述之多個模組可表示一實際裝置內之一單一組件。此外，一模組內之組件可位於一單一裝置中或可依一有線或無線方式分配於多個裝置中。 For the purposes of this discussion, each of the various components discussed may be considered a module, and the term "module" shall be taken to include at least one of software, firmware, and hardware (such as one or Any combination of multiple circuits, microchips or devices, or any combination thereof, and the like. In addition, it should be understood that each module can include one or more components within an actual device, and that the components forming part of the described module can cooperate with or independently of any other component forming part of the module. Runs on any other component of one of the modules. Conversely, a plurality of modules described herein may represent a single component within an actual device. In addition, components within a module can be located in a single device or can be distributed among multiple devices in a wired or wireless manner.

例示性實施例之以下詳細描述將完全地揭露本發明之一般性，使得其他人可在無需過度實驗、不背離本發明之精神及範疇之情況下藉由應用熟習相關技術者之知識而容易地修改此等例示性實施例及/或使此等例示性實施例適合於各種應用。因此，此等調適及修改意欲落於基於本文所提出之教示及指導之例示性實施例之意義及複數個等效物內。應瞭解，本文之片語或術語係為了描述而非意在限制，使得本說明書之術語或片語將由熟習相關技術者鑑於本文之教示而解譯。 The following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention is intended to be illustrative of the nature of the invention, and the invention can be readily utilized by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. These exemplary embodiments are modified and/or such exemplary embodiments are adapted to various applications. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is to be construed as being limited by the scope of the exemplary embodiments of the present invention. It is understood that the phraseology or terminology herein is for the purpose of description and is not intended to

圖1繪示根據本發明之一例示性實施例之一例示性太陽能板之一俯視圖。太陽能板100經組態以自一光源(諸如太陽)收集能量102且使用一變換器104將該能量轉換成DC電力且根據期望，將該電力儲存於一電池106或其他電力儲存裝置中。另外，一太陽能板100可為藉由將DC電力轉換或變換成AC電力之一獨立AC電力產生裝置。然而，當太陽能板100耦合至一公用電網時，太陽能板100不限於藉由使自該公用電網接收之輸入AC電力112變成輸出AC電力195而產生輸出AC電力195。確切而言，當太陽能板100與公用電網隔離(即，不與電網並聯)時，太陽能板100仍可產生獨立輸出AC電力195。 1 is a top plan view of an exemplary solar panel in accordance with an illustrative embodiment of the present invention. The solar panel 100 is configured to collect energy 102 from a light source, such as the sun, and convert the energy to DC power using a transducer 104 and store the power in a battery 106 or other power storage device as desired. In addition, a solar panel 100 may be an independent AC power generating device that converts or converts DC power into AC power. However, when solar panel 100 is coupled to a utility grid, solar panel 100 is not limited to producing output AC power 195 by causing input AC power 112 received from the utility grid to become output AC power 195. Rather, solar panel 100 can still produce independent output AC power 195 when solar panel 100 is isolated from the utility grid (ie, not in parallel with the grid).

當太陽能板100耦合至一公用電網時(即，當太陽能板100與電網並聯時)，太陽能板100亦可接收由該電網產生之輸入AC電力112。在此等情況中，當輸出AC電力195與輸入AC電力112同步時，太陽能板 100可使自由一DC電池106提供之變換DC電力產生之AC輸出電力195與輸入AC電力112並聯。當一第二太陽能板100耦合至一第一太陽能板100時，輸入AC電力112亦可由第二太陽能板100藉由獨立於太陽能板100之一AC電力產生器、一AC電力變換器、一正弦AC電力變換器及/或任何其他類型之AC電源而產生，如熟習相關技術者將在不背離本發明之精神及範疇之情況下明白。 When the solar panel 100 is coupled to a utility grid (i.e., when the solar panel 100 is in parallel with the grid), the solar panel 100 can also receive input AC power 112 generated by the grid. In such cases, when the output AC power 195 is synchronized with the input AC power 112, the solar panel 100 may cause the AC output power 195 of the converted DC power generated by the free-DC battery 106 to be in parallel with the input AC power 112. When a second solar panel 100 is coupled to a first solar panel 100, the input AC power 112 can also be used by the second solar panel 100 by an AC power generator independent of the solar panel 100, an AC power converter, a sine AC power converters and/or any other type of AC power source are provided, as will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

當輸出AC電力195與輸入AC電力112同步時，太陽能板100可產生與輸入AC電力112並聯之輸出AC電力195。當太陽能板100耦合至一電源時，太陽能板100可感測輸入AC電力112。當太陽能板100耦合至第二太陽能板且該第二太陽能板將輸入AC電力112提供至太陽能板100時，太陽能板100亦可感測輸入AC電力112。 When the output AC power 195 is synchronized with the input AC power 112, the solar panel 100 can generate an output AC power 195 in parallel with the input AC power 112. When the solar panel 100 is coupled to a power source, the solar panel 100 can sense the input AC power 112. The solar panel 100 can also sense the input AC power 112 when the solar panel 100 is coupled to the second solar panel and the second solar panel provides input AC power 112 to the solar panel 100.

太陽能板100可基於輸入AC電力112及輸出AC電力195之電力信號特性而判定輸入AC電力112是否與輸出AC電力195同步。電力信號特性係與包含於輸入AC電力112及輸出AC電力195中之正弦波形相關聯之特性。當輸入AC電力112之電力信號特性係在輸出AC電力195之電力信號特性之一臨限值內使得輸入AC電力112及輸出AC電力195同步時，太陽能板100可產生與輸入AC電力112並聯之輸出AC電力195。當輸入AC電力112之電力信號特性超過輸出AC電力195之電力信號特性之臨限值使得輸入AC電力112及輸出AC電力195不同步時，太陽能板100可避免產生與輸入AC電力112並聯之輸出AC電力195。 The solar panel 100 can determine whether the input AC power 112 is synchronized with the output AC power 195 based on the power signal characteristics of the input AC power 112 and the output AC power 195. The power signal characteristics are characteristics associated with the sinusoidal waveforms included in the input AC power 112 and the output AC power 195. When the power signal characteristic of the input AC power 112 is within a threshold of one of the power signal characteristics of the output AC power 195 such that the input AC power 112 and the output AC power 195 are synchronized, the solar panel 100 can be generated in parallel with the input AC power 112. The AC power is output 195. When the power signal characteristic of the input AC power 112 exceeds the threshold of the power signal characteristic of the output AC power 195 such that the input AC power 112 and the output AC power 195 are out of sync, the solar panel 100 can avoid generating an output in parallel with the input AC power 112. AC power 195.

例如，太陽能板100基於包含於輸入AC電力112中之正弦波形之頻率及電壓及包含於輸出AC電力195中之正弦波形之頻率及電壓而判定輸入AC電力112及輸出AC電力195是否同步。當輸入AC電力112之頻率及電壓係在與輸出AC電力195之頻率及電壓相差10%之臨限值內使得輸入AC電力112及輸出AC電力195同步時，太陽能板100產生與輸入AC電力112並聯之輸出AC電力195。當輸入AC電力112之頻率及 電壓超過與輸出AC電力195之頻率及電壓相差10%之臨限值使得輸入AC電力112及輸出AC電力195不同步時，太陽能板100避免產生與輸入AC電力112並聯之輸出AC電力195。確切而言，太陽能板100產生自DC源產生之輸出AC電力195且避免將輸出AC電力195與輸入AC電力112組合。 For example, the solar panel 100 determines whether the input AC power 112 and the output AC power 195 are synchronized based on the frequency and voltage of the sinusoidal waveform included in the input AC power 112 and the frequency and voltage of the sinusoidal waveform included in the output AC power 195. When the frequency and voltage of the input AC power 112 are synchronized within the threshold of 10% of the frequency and voltage of the output AC power 195 such that the input AC power 112 and the output AC power 195 are synchronized, the solar panel 100 generates and inputs the AC power 112. Parallel output AC power 195. When the frequency of the AC power 112 is input and When the voltage exceeds a threshold that differs from the frequency and voltage of the output AC power 195 by 10% such that the input AC power 112 and the output AC power 195 are out of sync, the solar panel 100 avoids producing an output AC power 195 in parallel with the input AC power 112. Specifically, solar panel 100 produces output AC power 195 generated from a DC source and avoids combining output AC power 195 with input AC power 112.

電力信號特性可包含(但不限於)頻率、相位、振幅、電流、電壓及/或一電力信號之任何其他特性，如熟習相關技術者將在不背離本發明之精神及範疇之情況下明白。太陽能板100可儲存輸入AC電力112之電力信號特性。當輸入AC電力112及輸出AC電力195之各者之電力信號特性顯著不同以導致損壞時，與輸入電力相關聯之電力信號特性之臨限值(與輸出電力相比)可為藉由將輸入AC電力112與輸出AC電力195組合而防止電力轉換器100發生損壞之任何臨限值，如熟習相關技術者將在不背離本發明之精神及範疇之情況下明白。 The power signal characteristics may include, but are not limited to, frequency, phase, amplitude, current, voltage, and/or any other characteristic of a power signal, as will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. The solar panel 100 can store the power signal characteristics of the input AC power 112. When the power signal characteristics of each of the input AC power 112 and the output AC power 195 are significantly different to cause damage, the threshold of the power signal characteristic (compared to the output power) associated with the input power may be input by Any combination of the AC power 112 and the output AC power 195 to prevent damage to the power converter 100 will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

簡言之，由太陽能板100產生之輸出AC電力195可用以對太陽能板100外部之電子裝置(諸如(例如)一吹風機)供電。亦可將輸出AC電力195提供至另一太陽能板。太陽能板100亦可將輸入AC電力112轉換成DC電力且將該DC電力儲存至太陽能板100內。即使在太陽能板100不再接收AC輸入電力112之後，太陽能板100仍可繼續提供獨立輸出AC電力195。因此，太陽能板100不依賴於外部源來產生輸出AC電力195。例如，在太陽能板100不再與電網並聯之後或在太陽能板100不再自另一太陽能板接收AC輸入電力112之後，太陽能板100可繼續提供獨立輸出AC電力195。例如，在電力轉換器100不再耦合至一電源使得太陽能板100不再自該電源接收輸入AC電力112之後，太陽能板100繼續提供不與輸入AC電力112並聯之輸出AC電力195。在另一實例中，在太陽能板100不再自第二太陽能板接收輸入AC電力112之後，太陽能板100繼續提供不與輸入AC電力112並聯之輸出AC電力 195。 In short, the output AC power 195 generated by the solar panel 100 can be used to power electronic devices external to the solar panel 100, such as, for example, a hair dryer. Output AC power 195 can also be provided to another solar panel. The solar panel 100 can also convert the input AC power 112 into DC power and store the DC power into the solar panel 100. Even after solar panel 100 no longer receives AC input power 112, solar panel 100 can continue to provide independent output AC power 195. Thus, solar panel 100 does not rely on an external source to produce output AC power 195. For example, solar panel 100 may continue to provide independent output AC power 195 after solar panel 100 is no longer in parallel with the grid or after solar panel 100 no longer receives AC input power 112 from another solar panel. For example, after power converter 100 is no longer coupled to a power source such that solar panel 100 no longer receives input AC power 112 from the power source, solar panel 100 continues to provide output AC power 195 that is not in parallel with input AC power 112. In another example, after solar panel 100 no longer receives input AC power 112 from the second solar panel, solar panel 100 continues to provide output AC power that is not in parallel with input AC power 112. 195.

太陽能板100亦將感測其何時不再接收AC輸入電力112。接著，太陽能板100可自先前儲存之DC電力內部產生獨立輸出AC電力195。例如，太陽能板100可已預先儲存自輸入AC電力112轉換或自太陽能102轉換之DC電力。 Solar panel 100 will also sense when it no longer receives AC input power 112. Solar panel 100 can then generate independent output AC power 195 from the previously stored DC power. For example, solar panel 100 may have previously stored DC power converted from input AC power 112 or converted from solar energy 102.

太陽能板100可藉由將先前儲存之DC電力轉換成輸出AC電力195而內部產生輸出AC電力195。在一實施例中，太陽能板100雖然不再接收輸入AC電力112，但可使自先前儲存之DC電力轉換之輸出AC電力195之電力信號特性(其在輸入AC電力112之電力信號特性之臨限值內)同步。例如，當太陽能板100接收輸入AC電力112時，太陽能板100使自先前儲存之DC電力轉換之輸出AC電力195(其具有與輸入AC電力112相差10%之一臨限值內之頻率及電壓)同步。接著，當太陽能板100不再接收輸入AC電力112且提供具有與先前接收之輸入AC電力112相差10%之臨限值內之頻率及電壓的輸出AC電力195時，太陽能板100提供此輸出AC電力195。 Solar panel 100 may internally generate output AC power 195 by converting previously stored DC power to output AC power 195. In one embodiment, solar panel 100, although no longer receiving input AC power 112, may be capable of converting the power signal characteristics of the output AC power 195 from previously stored DC power (which is characteristic of the power signal characteristics of the input AC power 112) Within the limits) synchronization. For example, when the solar panel 100 receives the input AC power 112, the solar panel 100 converts the output AC power 195 from the previously stored DC power (which has a frequency and voltage within a threshold of 10% from the input AC power 112). )Synchronize. Next, solar panel 100 provides this output AC when solar panel 100 no longer receives input AC power 112 and provides output AC power 195 having a frequency and voltage within 10% of the previously received input AC power 112. Electricity 195.

太陽能板100可按比例調整大小且能夠提供各種位準之輸出電力。例如，太陽能板100可為可輸出約250W之一可攜式模型。在另一實施例中，太陽能板100可為可輸出2.5kW之一永久屋頂模型。 The solar panel 100 can be sized and capable of providing various levels of output power. For example, solar panel 100 can be a portable model that can output about 250W. In another embodiment, the solar panel 100 can be a permanent roof model that can output 2.5 kW.

太陽能板100亦係有效率的，因為其包含在一單一外殼108內產生輸出AC電力195所需之所有組件。例如，如下文將更詳細討論，產生輸出AC電力195所需之一太陽能收集器、一電池組、一DC轉AC轉換器、一控制器及其他必要組件係位於一單一外殼內。此使太陽能板100所需之佈纜量最小化，使得傳輸損耗被最小化。 Solar panel 100 is also efficient because it includes all of the components required to produce AC power 195 in a single housing 108. For example, as discussed in more detail below, one of the solar collectors, a battery pack, a DC-to-AC converter, a controller, and other necessary components required to produce output AC power 195 is located within a single housing. This minimizes the amount of cabling required for the solar panel 100, so that transmission losses are minimized.

太陽能板100亦具使用者親和性，因為一個體可發現操作太陽能板100需要相對最低努力。例如，如下文將更詳細討論，個體僅需將一外部電裝置插入至設置於太陽能板100上之插座中以對該外部電裝 置供電。在另一實例中，個體僅需將一額外太陽能板插入至設置於太陽能板100上之插座中以將該額外太陽能板菊鏈在一起。在又一實例中，菊鏈至額外太陽能板之太陽能板100自動建立一主從關係，使得個體無需人工認定何者係主控單元及何者係從屬單元。 The solar panel 100 also has user affinity because one body can find that operating the solar panel 100 requires relatively minimal effort. For example, as will be discussed in more detail below, an individual only needs to insert an external electrical device into a socket disposed on the solar panel 100 to externally mount the external electrical device. Set the power supply. In another example, the individual only needs to insert an additional solar panel into a socket disposed on the solar panel 100 to daisy chain the additional solar panels together. In yet another example, the solar panel 100 daisy-chained to additional solar panels automatically establishes a master-slave relationship such that the individual does not need to manually identify which is the master unit and which is the slave unit.

圖2繪示根據本發明之一例示性實施例之一太陽能板組態之一俯視圖。太陽能板組態200表示一太陽能板組態，其包含可菊鏈在一起以形成太陽能板組態200之複數個太陽能板100a至100n，其中n係大於或等於2之一整數。新增至太陽能板組態200之各太陽能板100a至100n可產生與輸出AC電力195a、195b並聯之輸出AC電力195n。太陽能板組態200與太陽能板100共用諸多類似特徵，因而，將僅進一步詳細討論太陽能板組態200與太陽能板100之間的差異。 2 is a top plan view of one solar panel configuration in accordance with an illustrative embodiment of the present invention. The solar panel configuration 200 represents a solar panel configuration that includes a plurality of solar panels 100a through 100n that can be daisy chained together to form a solar panel configuration 200, where n is greater than or equal to one integer of two. Each of the solar panels 100a through 100n added to the solar panel configuration 200 can produce an output AC power 195n in parallel with the output AC power 195a, 195b. The solar panel configuration 200 shares many similar features with the solar panel 100, and thus, only the differences between the solar panel configuration 200 and the solar panel 100 will be discussed in further detail.

如上文所提及，太陽能板100a產生輸出AC電力195a。然而，太陽能板100a受限於輸出AC電力195a之一最大輸出電力位準。例如，太陽能板100a可受限於500瓦特(「W」)之一最大輸出電力195a位準。因此，不管AC輸入電力112a位準如何，最大輸出AC電力195a將為500W。因此，若一個體期望(例如)對需要1500W來操作之一吹風機供電，則太陽能板100a將無法對其供電。 As mentioned above, the solar panel 100a produces an output AC power 195a. However, solar panel 100a is limited to one of the maximum output power levels of output AC power 195a. For example, solar panel 100a may be limited to one of 500 watts ("W") of maximum output power 195a. Therefore, regardless of the AC input power 112a level, the maximum output AC power 195a will be 500W. Therefore, if a body desires, for example, to power a blower that requires 1500 W to operate, the solar panel 100a will not be able to supply power thereto.

然而，一使用者可將額外太陽能板100b至100n菊鏈在一起以使輸出AC電力195a並聯，使得太陽能板組態200之總輸出電力增加。在菊鏈複數個太陽能板100a至100n時，各太陽能板100a至100n之各電力輸入耦合至菊鏈組態中之太陽能板100b至100n之前之一太陽能板100b至100n之一電力輸出。例如，太陽能板100b之電力輸入耦合至太陽能板100a之電力輸出，使得由太陽能板100b接收之輸入AC電力195a實質上等於太陽能板100a之輸出AC電力195a。太陽能板100n之電力輸入耦合至太陽能板100b之電力輸出，使得由太陽能板100n接收之輸入AC電力195b實質上等於太陽能板100b之輸出AC電力195b。 However, a user may daisy chain the additional solar panels 100b to 100n together to cause the output AC power 195a to be connected in parallel such that the total output power of the solar panel configuration 200 increases. When the plurality of solar panels 100a to 100n are daisy-chained, the respective power inputs of the respective solar panels 100a to 100n are coupled to one of the solar panels 100b to 100n before the solar panels 100b to 100n in the daisy chain configuration. For example, the power input of solar panel 100b is coupled to the power output of solar panel 100a such that input AC power 195a received by solar panel 100b is substantially equal to output AC power 195a of solar panel 100a. The power input of the solar panel 100n is coupled to the power output of the solar panel 100b such that the input AC power 195b received by the solar panel 100n is substantially equal to the output AC power 195b of the solar panel 100b.

在菊鏈複數個太陽能板100(a至n)之各者之後，各輸出AC電力195(a至n)可與各輸入AC電力112a、112b及/或112n並聯以增加太陽能板組態200之總輸出AC電力。各輸出AC電力195(a至n)可與各輸入AC電力112a、112b及112n並聯，使得太陽能板組態200之總輸出AC電力可用以對個體請求操作之外部電子裝置(諸如吹風機)供電。個體可藉由將個體請求供電之外部電子裝置(諸如吹風機)耦合至太陽能板100(a至n)之任何者中而存取總輸出AC電力。個體不受限於將外部電子裝置耦合至太陽能板組態200中之最後太陽能板100n中來存取總輸出AC電力。確切而言，個體可藉由將外部電子裝置耦合至太陽能板組態200中之太陽能板100(a至n)之任何者而存取總輸出AC電力。 After each of the plurality of solar panels 100 (a through n) is daisy-chained, each of the output AC powers 195 (a through n) may be coupled in parallel with each of the input AC powers 112a, 112b, and/or 112n to increase the solar panel configuration 200. Total output AC power. Each output AC power 195 (a through n) can be in parallel with each of the input AC powers 112a, 112b, and 112n such that the total output AC power of the solar panel configuration 200 can be used to power an external electronic device (such as a blower) that the individual requests to operate. The individual can access the total output AC power by coupling an external electronic device (such as a blower) that the individual requests for power to any of the solar panels 100 (a through n). The individual is not limited to coupling external electronic devices to the last solar panel 100n in the solar panel configuration 200 to access the total output AC power. Specifically, an individual can access the total output AC power by coupling an external electronic device to any of the solar panels 100 (a through n) in the solar panel configuration 200.

例如，若太陽能板100a之最大輸出AC電力195a係500W，則可由太陽能板100b產生之最大輸出電力亦係500W。可由太陽能板100n產生之最大輸出電力亦係500W。然而，太陽能板100b菊鏈至太陽能板100a且太陽能板100b菊鏈至太陽能板100n。因此，太陽能板100(a至n)之各者之外部輸入AC電力112a、112b及112n與太陽能板100(a至n)之各者之輸出AC電力195a、195b及195n並聯。 For example, if the maximum output AC power 195a of the solar panel 100a is 500 W, the maximum output power that can be generated by the solar panel 100b is also 500 W. The maximum output power that can be generated by the solar panel 100n is also 500W. However, the solar panel 100b is daisy-chained to the solar panel 100a and the solar panel 100b is daisy-chained to the solar panel 100n. Therefore, the external input AC powers 112a, 112b, and 112n of each of the solar panels 100 (a to n) are connected in parallel with the output AC powers 195a, 195b, and 195n of each of the solar panels 100 (a to n).

太陽能板100(a至n)之各者之輸出AC電力195a、195b及195n係500W。太陽能板100b產生與500W之輸入AC電力112b並聯之500W之輸出AC電力195b，使得當太陽能板100b菊鏈至太陽能板100a時，輸出AC電力195b及/或輸出AC電力195a係1000W之並聯AC輸出電力。接著，太陽能板100n菊鏈至太陽能板100a及100b，使得輸出AC電力195a、輸出AC電力195b及/或輸出AC電力195n係1500W之並聯AC輸出電力。因此，太陽能板組態200之最大輸出AC電力係1500W。1500W之最大輸出AC電力現足以對需要1500W來操作之吹風機供電。 The output AC powers 195a, 195b, and 195n of each of the solar panels 100 (a to n) are 500W. The solar panel 100b produces 500W of output AC power 195b in parallel with 500W of input AC power 112b such that when the solar panel 100b is daisy-chained to the solar panel 100a, the output AC power 195b and/or the output AC power 195a is 1000W parallel AC output. electric power. Next, the solar panel 100n is daisy-chained to the solar panels 100a and 100b such that the AC power 195a, the output AC power 195b, and/or the output AC power 195n are 1500W parallel AC output power. Therefore, the maximum output AC power of the solar panel configuration 200 is 1500W. The maximum output AC power of 1500W is now sufficient to power a hair dryer that requires 1500W to operate.

個體可將吹風機插入至太陽能板100(a至n)之任何者中以存取由太陽能板組態200產生之1500W之最大輸出AC電力來對吹風機供電。 個體不受限於將吹風機僅插入至太陽能板100n中，因為太陽能板100n係太陽能板組態200之菊鏈中之最後太陽能板。當複數個太陽能板100(a至n)未耦合至一電源但產生並聯輸出AC電力時，複數個太陽能板100(a至n)之各者之菊鏈可被視為一獨立太陽能板微電網。 The individual can insert a blower into any of the solar panels 100 (a through n) to access the maximum output AC power of 1500 W generated by the solar panel configuration 200 to power the blower. The individual is not limited to inserting the blower into only the solar panel 100n because the solar panel 100n is the last solar panel in the daisy chain of the solar panel configuration 200. When a plurality of solar panels 100 (a to n) are not coupled to a power source but generate parallel output AC power, the daisy chain of each of the plurality of solar panels 100 (a to n) can be regarded as an independent solar panel microgrid .

包含於太陽能板組態200中之太陽能板100a至100n之各者可依一主從關係彼此操作。主控單元係太陽能板組態200之獨立AC電力之發起者。主控單元判定由主控單元發起之獨立AC電力之電力信號特性，因為需要包含於太陽能板組態200中之剩餘從屬單元之各者相應地使其自身之各自AC輸出電力之各者同步。與主控獨立AC同步之各個輸出AC電力與主控單元之主控獨立AC電力並聯。例如，當公用電網係提供至太陽能板100a之輸入AC電力112a之發起者時，公用電網係太陽能板組態200之主控單元。公用電網判定輸入AC電力112a之頻率、相位、振幅、電壓及電流。接著，各太陽能板100a至100n變成從屬單元且使其各自輸出AC電力195a至195n之各者同步以具有實質上等於輸入AC電力112a之頻率、相位、振幅及電流。與輸入AC電力112a同步之各輸出AC電力195a至195n與輸入AC電力112a並聯。 Each of the solar panels 100a to 100n included in the solar panel configuration 200 can operate in a master-slave relationship with each other. The master unit is the initiator of the independent AC power of the solar panel configuration 200. The master unit determines the power signal characteristics of the independent AC power initiated by the master unit because each of the remaining slave units that are required to be included in the solar panel configuration 200 synchronizes their respective AC output powers accordingly. The respective output AC power synchronized with the master independent AC is in parallel with the master independent AC power of the master unit. For example, when the utility grid is provided to the initiator of the input AC power 112a of the solar panel 100a, the utility grid is the master unit of the solar panel configuration 200. The utility grid determines the frequency, phase, amplitude, voltage, and current of the input AC power 112a. Next, each of the solar panels 100a to 100n becomes a slave unit and each of its respective output AC powers 195a to 195n is synchronized to have a frequency, a phase, an amplitude, and a current substantially equal to the input AC power 112a. The respective output AC powers 195a to 195n synchronized with the input AC power 112a are connected in parallel with the input AC power 112a.

當太陽能板100a至100n之各者接收輸入AC電力時，太陽能板100a至100n之各者操作為太陽能板組態200之一從屬單元。當太陽能板100a至100n之各者不再接收輸入AC電力時，太陽能板100a至100n之各者操作為一主控單元。例如，當太陽能板組態200與電網並聯使得公用電網操作為太陽能板組態200之主控單元時，太陽能板100a至100n之各者操作為從屬單元。各太陽能板100a至100n自電網或其相鄰太陽能板接收輸入AC電力。太陽能板100a自電網接收輸入AC電力112a以使太陽能板100a成為從屬單元，同時太陽能板100b自太陽能板100a接收輸入AC電力195a以使太陽能板100b成為從屬單元，等等。 When each of the solar panels 100a to 100n receives input AC power, each of the solar panels 100a to 100n operates as one of the slave units of the solar panel configuration 200. When each of the solar panels 100a to 100n no longer receives input AC power, each of the solar panels 100a to 100n operates as a master unit. For example, when the solar panel configuration 200 is in parallel with the grid such that the utility grid operates as the master unit of the solar panel configuration 200, each of the solar panels 100a through 100n operates as a slave unit. Each of the solar panels 100a to 100n receives input AC power from the grid or its adjacent solar panels. The solar panel 100a receives the input AC power 112a from the grid to make the solar panel 100a a slave unit, while the solar panel 100b receives the input AC power 195a from the solar panel 100a to make the solar panel 100b a slave unit, and the like.

在另一實例中，當太陽能板組態200不再與電網並聯且太陽能板 100a產生獨立輸出AC電力195a時，太陽能板100a操作為太陽能板組態200之主控單元。接著，太陽能板100b至100n之各者經由主控太陽能板100a內部產生之獨立輸出AC電力195a而接收輸入AC電力。太陽能板100b自太陽能板100a接收輸入AC電力195a且太陽能板100c自太陽能板100b接收輸入AC電力195b。 In another example, when the solar panel configuration 200 is no longer in parallel with the grid and the solar panel When 100a produces independent output AC power 195a, solar panel 100a operates as a master unit for solar panel configuration 200. Next, each of the solar panels 100b to 100n receives the input AC power via the independent output AC power 195a generated inside the main control solar panel 100a. The solar panel 100b receives the input AC power 195a from the solar panel 100a and the solar panel 100c receives the input AC power 195b from the solar panel 100b.

太陽能板組態200可在無需使用者介入之情況下自動轉變太陽能板100a至100n之各者之間的主從認定。如上文所提及，當任何太陽能板100a至100n不再接收輸入AC電力時，可將任何太陽能板100a至100n認定為太陽能板組態200之主控單元。此外，當主控太陽能板感測到進入其之輸入AC電力時，其將自動轉變成一從屬單元。此時，主控太陽能板自動終止自其自身先前儲存之DC電力產生其內部獨立輸出AC電力。接著，該太陽能板自動與其此時接收之輸入AC電力之電力信號特性同步以與由新主控太陽能板提供之輸出AC電力並聯且藉由在其此時接收由新主控太陽能板提供之輸出AC電力時產生輸出AC電力而開始操作為一從屬單元。 The solar panel configuration 200 can automatically transition the master-slave determination between each of the solar panels 100a through 100n without user intervention. As mentioned above, any solar panels 100a through 100n can be identified as the master unit of the solar panel configuration 200 when any of the solar panels 100a through 100n no longer receive input AC power. In addition, when the master solar panel senses the incoming AC power entering it, it will automatically transition to a slave unit. At this point, the master solar panel automatically terminates its internally stored DC power from its own previously stored AC power. The solar panel then automatically synchronizes with the power signal characteristics of the input AC power received at this time in parallel with the output AC power provided by the new master solar panel and by receiving the output provided by the new master solar panel at this time. When the AC power is generated, the output AC power is generated to start operating as a slave unit.

例如，當太陽能板100b操作為一主控單元時，太陽能板100b不接收輸入AC電力，而是自其自身先前儲存之DC電力內部產生其自身之獨立輸出AC電力195b。太陽能板100b繼續操作為主控單元，直至太陽能板100b感測到輸入AC電力195a由其自太陽能板100a接收，太陽能板100a產生輸入AC電力195a。接著，太陽能板100b自動終止自其自身先前儲存之DC電力內部產生其自身之獨立輸出AC電力195b，且自動使獨立輸出AC電力195b與輸入AC電力195a之頻率、相位、振幅及電流同步。換言之，當太陽能板100b自輸入AC電力195a而非自其自身先前儲存之DC電力產生輸出AC電力195b時，太陽能板100b轉變成一從屬單元。 For example, when solar panel 100b operates as a master unit, solar panel 100b does not receive input AC power, but instead generates its own independent output AC power 195b from its own previously stored DC power. The solar panel 100b continues to operate as a master unit until the solar panel 100b senses that the input AC power 195a is received from the solar panel 100a, and the solar panel 100a generates input AC power 195a. Next, the solar panel 100b automatically terminates its own independent output AC power 195b from its own previously stored DC power, and automatically synchronizes the independent output AC power 195b with the frequency, phase, amplitude, and current of the input AC power 195a. In other words, when the solar panel 100b generates the output AC power 195b from the input AC power 195a instead of the DC power previously stored by itself, the solar panel 100b is converted into a slave unit.

太陽能板組態200亦可在無需使用者介入之情況下將從屬太陽能 板100a至100n自動轉變成一主控單元。如上文所提及，當太陽能板100a至100n接收輸入AC電力時，可將太陽能板100a至100n認定為從屬單元。然而，當太陽能板100a至100n不再感測到進入其等之輸入AC電力時，其等可自動轉變成一主控單元。此時，太陽能板100a至100n自動開始自其自身先前儲存之DC電力內部產生其自身之獨立輸出AC電力。太陽能板100a至100n亦可已儲存由其先前接收之輸入電力之電力信號特性且可自動使其自身之獨立輸出AC電力與此等特性同步。此外，當太陽能板100a至100n開始自其自身先前儲存之DC電力內部產生其自身之獨立輸出AC電力時，其等自一從屬單元轉變成一主控單元。 Solar panel configuration 200 can also be used to solarize without user intervention The boards 100a to 100n are automatically converted into a main control unit. As mentioned above, when the solar panels 100a to 100n receive input AC power, the solar panels 100a to 100n can be identified as slave units. However, when the solar panels 100a to 100n no longer sense the input AC power entering them, they may be automatically converted into a master unit. At this point, solar panels 100a through 100n automatically begin to generate their own independent output AC power from their own previously stored DC power. The solar panels 100a through 100n may also have stored the power signal characteristics of the input power previously received by them and may automatically synchronize their own independent output AC power with such characteristics. In addition, when solar panels 100a through 100n begin to generate their own independent output AC power from their own previously stored DC power, they are converted from a slave unit to a master unit.

在主控太陽能板100(a至n)之各者之間建立主從關係之後，主控太陽能板組態200之並聯輸出AC電力可由太陽能板轉換器100a及從屬太陽能板100(b至n)之各者維持。主控太陽能板100a可維持並聯輸出AC電力之電壓，同時從屬太陽能板100(b至n)提供電流以使並聯輸出AC電力之電壓維持為一參考電壓。 After the master-slave relationship is established between the master solar panels 100 (a to n), the parallel output AC power of the master solar panel configuration 200 may be from the solar panel converter 100a and the slave solar panel 100 (b to n) Each of them is maintained. The master solar panel 100a can maintain the voltage of the parallel output AC power while the slave solar panels 100 (b to n) supply current to maintain the voltage of the parallel output AC power as a reference voltage.

然而，當個體請求供電之外部電子裝置(諸如吹風機)耦合至太陽能板100(a至n)之輸出之至少一者時，並聯輸出AC電力之電壓可減小。從屬太陽能板100(b至n)之各者可增大並聯輸出AC電力之電流，使得由主控太陽能板100a維持之並聯輸出AC電力之電壓重新增大至足以產生並聯輸出AC電力之參考電壓。並聯輸出AC電力之參考電壓係經維持以產生足以對外部電子裝置供電之並聯輸出AC電力的電壓位準。可將參考電壓指定為足以維持並聯輸出AC電力之任何電壓，如熟習相關技術者將在不背離本發明之精神及範疇之情況下明白。 However, when an external electronic device (such as a blower) that the individual requests power is coupled to at least one of the outputs of the solar panels 100 (a through n), the voltage of the parallel output AC power may be reduced. Each of the slave solar panels 100 (b to n) can increase the current of the parallel output AC power such that the voltage of the parallel output AC power maintained by the master solar panel 100a is again increased to a reference sufficient to generate parallel output AC power. Voltage. The reference voltage of the parallel output AC power is maintained to generate a voltage level sufficient to supply parallel power to the external electronic device. The reference voltage can be specified as any voltage sufficient to maintain the AC power in parallel, as will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

從屬太陽能板100(b至n)之各者可繼續產生足以使並聯輸出AC電力之電壓維持為參考電壓之電流，使得外部電子裝置由並聯輸出AC電力供電。然而，從屬太陽能板100(b至n)之各者最終會使其DC源消 耗至從屬太陽能板100(b至n)之各者不再具有足以使並聯輸出AC電力之電壓維持為足以產生並聯輸出AC電力之參考電壓的程度。此時，主控太陽能板100a可開始提供電流以使並聯輸出AC電力之電壓維持為足以產生並聯輸出AC電力之參考電壓。 Each of the slave solar panels 100 (b to n) can continue to generate a current sufficient to maintain the voltage of the parallel output AC power as a reference voltage such that the external electronics are powered by the parallel output AC power. However, each of the slave solar panels 100 (b to n) will eventually have its DC source eliminated. Each of the slave solar panels 100 (b to n) no longer has a level sufficient to maintain the voltage of the parallel output AC power sufficient to produce a reference voltage for parallel output AC power. At this point, the master solar panel 100a can begin to provide current to maintain the voltage of the parallel output AC power at a reference voltage sufficient to produce parallel output AC power.

即使當一特定從屬太陽能板100a至100n無法再正常運行時，太陽能板組態200仍可繼續產生輸出AC電力。在此等情況中，功能失調之從屬太陽能板100a至100n繼續使由主控太陽能板100a至100n產生之獨立輸出AC電力傳至其他從屬太陽能板100a至100n之各者。例如，當主控太陽能板100a充當主控單元且太陽能板100b至100n充當從屬單元時，若從屬太陽能板100b失效且不再正常運行，則其將繼續使由主控太陽能板100a產生之獨立輸出AC電力195a傳至功能正常之從屬太陽能板100n，使得其他功能正常之從屬太陽能板100n可繼續自獨立輸出AC電力195a產生輸出AC電力195n。 Even when a particular slave solar panel 100a to 100n is no longer functioning properly, the solar panel configuration 200 can continue to produce output AC power. In such cases, the dysfunctional slave solar panels 100a through 100n continue to pass the independent output AC power generated by the master solar panels 100a through 100n to each of the other slave solar panels 100a through 100n. For example, when the master solar panel 100a acts as a master unit and the solar panels 100b to 100n act as slave units, if the slave solar panel 100b fails and is no longer functioning properly, it will continue to have independent outputs produced by the master solar panel 100a. The AC power 195a is passed to the functional slave solar panel 100n such that other functionally dependent slave solar panels 100n can continue to produce output AC power 195n from the independent output AC power 195a.

圖3係根據本發明之一例示性實施例之可用於太陽能板組態200中之另一例示性太陽能板300之一方塊圖。雖然圖3描繪太陽能板300之一方塊圖，但圖3亦可描繪用於圖2中所描繪之太陽能板組態200中複數個太陽能板100a至100n之一者以及圖1中所描繪之單一太陽能板100之一方塊圖。當電力信號感測器340不再感測到所接收之輸入AC電力315時，太陽能板300亦將自動轉變成基於由電池組320提供之所儲存DC電力355而內部產生獨立輸出AC電力195。當電力信號感測器340不再感測到所接收之輸入AC電力315時，太陽能板300亦將自動轉變成操作為一主控單元。當電力信號感測器340開始感測到所接收之輸入AC電力315時，太陽能板300亦將自動轉變成操作為一從屬單元。 3 is a block diagram of another exemplary solar panel 300 that may be used in solar panel configuration 200, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Although FIG. 3 depicts a block diagram of a solar panel 300, FIG. 3 may also depict one of the plurality of solar panels 100a through 100n used in the solar panel configuration 200 depicted in FIG. 2 and the single depicted in FIG. A block diagram of a solar panel 100. When power signal sensor 340 no longer senses the received input AC power 315, solar panel 300 will also automatically transition to internally generating independent output AC power 195 based on stored DC power 355 provided by battery pack 320. When the power signal sensor 340 no longer senses the received input AC power 315, the solar panel 300 will also automatically transition to operate as a master unit. When power signal sensor 340 begins to sense the received input AC power 315, solar panel 300 will also automatically transition to operate as a slave unit.

一太陽能收集器310、一電池組320、一AC輸入插座330、一電力信號感測器340、一電力信號同步器350、一控制器360、一DC轉AC 轉換器370、一電力信號同步器380及一AC輸出插座390係封閉於太陽能板300之一單一外殼302內。 A solar collector 310, a battery pack 320, an AC input jack 330, a power signal sensor 340, a power signal synchronizer 350, a controller 360, a DC to AC Converter 370, a power signal synchronizer 380, and an AC output jack 390 are enclosed within a single housing 302 of one of solar panels 300.

太陽能板收集器310自一太陽能源或光源(例如太陽)捕獲太陽能或其他光能102。太陽能板收集器310可包含將太陽能102轉換成所捕獲之DC電力305的單一及/或多個光伏(「PV」)太陽能板或太陽能電池陣列。當太陽能源係可用的且依足以使太陽能板收集器310捕獲之一方式輻射太陽能102時，太陽能板收集器310捕獲太陽能102。太陽能板收集器310將太陽能102轉換成具有廣泛電壓及/或電流容量之捕獲DC電力305。太陽能板收集器310可包含光伏太陽能板，其分類為(但不限於)單晶矽、多晶矽、非晶矽、碲化鎘、硒化銅銦、薄膜層、有機染料、有機聚合物、奈米晶體及/或任何其他類型之光伏太陽能板，如熟習相關技術者將在不背離本發明之精神及範疇之情況下明白。太陽能板收集器310亦可具有足以捕獲太陽能102之任何形狀或大小，如熟習相關技術者將在不背離本發明之精神及範疇之情況下明白。 Solar panel collector 310 captures solar or other light energy 102 from a solar source or source such as the sun. Solar panel collector 310 may include a single and/or multiple photovoltaic ("PV") solar panel or solar array that converts solar energy 102 into captured DC power 305. The solar panel collector 310 captures the solar energy 102 when the solar energy source is available and radiates the solar energy 102 in a manner sufficient to capture the solar panel collector 310. Solar panel collector 310 converts solar energy 102 into captured DC power 305 having a wide range of voltage and/or current capacities. The solar panel collector 310 may comprise a photovoltaic solar panel classified as (but not limited to) single crystal germanium, polycrystalline germanium, amorphous germanium, cadmium telluride, copper indium selenide, thin film layer, organic dye, organic polymer, nanometer. Crystals and/or any other type of photovoltaic solar panel will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. The solar panel collector 310 can also have any shape or size sufficient to capture the solar energy 102, as will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

電池組320接收及儲存所捕獲之DC電力305。當產生所捕獲之DC電力305時，電池組320累積所捕獲之DC電力305。電池組320可累積所捕獲之DC電力305，直至電池組320達到最大容量且無法再儲存更多之捕獲DC電力305。當AC輸出插座390未產生輸出AC電力195時，電池組320亦可儲存轉換成捕獲DC電力305之AC輸入電力112。電池組320儲存所捕獲之DC電力305，直至請求電池組320提供所儲存之DC電力355。由電池組320提供之所儲存之DC電力355可包含低電壓但高能量之DC電力。電池組320可包含一或多個磷酸鐵鋰電池(LiFePO4)及/或一或多個鉛酸電池。然而，此實例係非限制性的，熟習相關技術者可在不背離本發明之範疇及精神之情況下使用其他電池化學反應來實施電池組320。電池組320之一或多個電池經由一電化反 應而將化學能轉換成電能。 The battery pack 320 receives and stores the captured DC power 305. When the captured DC power 305 is generated, the battery pack 320 accumulates the captured DC power 305. The battery pack 320 can accumulate the captured DC power 305 until the battery pack 320 reaches its maximum capacity and can no longer store more of the captured DC power 305. When AC output outlet 390 does not produce output AC power 195, battery pack 320 may also store AC input power 112 that is converted to capture DC power 305. The battery pack 320 stores the captured DC power 305 until the request battery pack 320 provides the stored DC power 355. The stored DC power 355 provided by battery pack 320 can include low voltage but high energy DC power. Battery pack 320 can include one or more lithium iron phosphate batteries (LiFePO 4 ) and/or one or more lead acid batteries. However, the examples are not limiting, and those skilled in the art can implement battery pack 320 using other battery chemistries without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention. One or more of the battery packs 320 convert chemical energy into electrical energy via an electrochemical reaction.

如上文所提及，太陽能板300可在無需使用者介入之情況下於主從認定之間自動轉變。當AC輸入插座330接收AC輸入電力112(諸如由電網產生之AC電力)時，太陽能板300將操作為一從屬單元。當AC輸入插座330與電網並聯時，AC輸入插座330亦可接收輸入AC電力112，諸如，當將兩個太陽能板耦合在一起時，AC輸入插座330接收由一第二太陽能板產生之AC電力。輸入AC電力112亦可為由獨立於太陽能板300之一AC電力產生器、一AC電力變換器或任何其他類型之AC電源產生之AC電力，如熟習相關技術者將在不背離本發明之精神及範疇之情況下明白。 As mentioned above, the solar panel 300 can automatically transition between master and slave identification without user intervention. When the AC input jack 330 receives AC input power 112, such as AC power generated by the grid, the solar panel 300 will operate as a slave unit. When the AC input jack 330 is in parallel with the grid, the AC input jack 330 can also receive input AC power 112, such as when the two solar panels are coupled together, the AC input jack 330 receives AC power generated by a second solar panel . The input AC power 112 may also be an AC power generated by an AC power generator, an AC power converter, or any other type of AC power source that is independent of the solar panel 300, as will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the invention. Under the circumstances and scope.

AC輸入插座330可呈一公組態或一母組態之形式。一公AC輸入插座330防止一個體誤將一電子裝置插入至其中以意欲對該電子裝置供電，此係因為電子裝置通常具有公插頭。AC輸入插座330亦可受熔斷保護。AC輸入插座330亦可經組態以接收美國、歐洲及/或任何其他電力格式之輸入AC電力112，如熟習相關技術者將在不背離本發明之精神及範疇之情況下明白。AC輸入插座330可進一步包含一愛迪生式插頭、若干國際電工委員會(「IEC」)插頭之任何者、或任何其他類型之插頭，如熟習相關技術者將在不背離本發明之精神及範疇之情況下明白。 The AC input jack 330 can be in the form of a male configuration or a female configuration. A male AC input jack 330 prevents a body from accidentally inserting an electronic device therein to power the electronic device because the electronic device typically has a male plug. The AC input jack 330 can also be protected by fuses. The AC input jack 330 can also be configured to receive input AC power 112 in the U.S., Europe, and/or any other power format, as will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. The AC input jack 330 may further comprise an Edison plug, any of the International Electrotechnical Commission ("IEC") plugs, or any other type of plug, as will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Under understand.

AC輸入插座330將所接收之輸入AC電力315提供至一電力信號感測器340。電力信號感測器340基於其是否自AC輸入插座330接收輸入AC電力315而感測太陽能板300是否透過AC輸入插座330而接收輸入AC電力112。一旦電力信號感測器340感測到所接收之輸入AC電力315，則電力信號感測器340產生一傳入AC電力信號325。傳入AC電力信號325提供與太陽能板300透過AC輸入插座330而接收之輸入AC電力112之電力信號特性有關之資訊。此等電力信號特性可包含(但不 限於)電力信號之頻率、相位、振幅、電流、電壓及其他相似特性，如熟習相關技術者將在不背離本發明之精神及範疇之情況下明白。 The AC input jack 330 provides the received input AC power 315 to a power signal sensor 340. The power signal sensor 340 senses whether the solar panel 300 passes through the AC input jack 330 to receive input AC power 112 based on whether it receives input AC power 315 from the AC input jack 330. Once the power signal sensor 340 senses the received input AC power 315, the power signal sensor 340 generates an incoming AC power signal 325. The incoming AC power signal 325 provides information regarding the power signal characteristics of the input AC power 112 received by the solar panel 300 through the AC input jack 330. These power signal characteristics can include (but not It is to be understood that the frequency, phase, amplitude, current, voltage, and other similar characteristics of the power signal will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

電力信號感測器340將傳入AC電力信號325提供至一電力信號同步器350。電力信號同步器350判定由傳入AC電力信號325提供之輸入AC電力112之電力信號特性。例如，電力信號同步器350判定輸入AC電力112之頻率、相位、振幅、電壓及電流。電力信號同步器350產生將輸入AC電力112之電力信號特性提供至一控制器360的一同步輸入電力信號335。 Power signal sensor 340 provides incoming AC power signal 325 to a power signal synchronizer 350. Power signal synchronizer 350 determines the power signal characteristics of input AC power 112 provided by incoming AC power signal 325. For example, power signal synchronizer 350 determines the frequency, phase, amplitude, voltage, and current of input AC power 112. Power signal synchronizer 350 produces a synchronous input power signal 335 that provides power signal characteristics of input AC power 112 to a controller 360.

電力信號同步器350亦使由DC轉AC轉換器370產生之經轉換AC電力367與輸入AC電力112之電力信號特性同步。電力信號同步器350判定輸入AC電力112之電力信號特性是否在經轉換之AC電力367之電力信號特性之臨限值內。當輸入AC電力112之電力信號特性係在經轉換之AC電力367之電力信號特性之臨限值內時，電力信號同步器350使輸入AC電力112與經轉換之AC電力367同步。當輸入AC電力112之電力信號特性超過經轉換之AC電力367之電力信號特性之臨限值時，電力信號同步器350避免使輸入AC電力112與經轉換之AC電力367同步。 Power signal synchronizer 350 also synchronizes the converted AC power 367 generated by DC to AC converter 370 with the power signal characteristics of input AC power 112. The power signal synchronizer 350 determines whether the power signal characteristic of the input AC power 112 is within the threshold of the power signal characteristic of the converted AC power 367. When the power signal characteristic of the input AC power 112 is within the threshold of the power signal characteristic of the converted AC power 367, the power signal synchronizer 350 synchronizes the input AC power 112 with the converted AC power 367. When the power signal characteristic of the input AC power 112 exceeds the threshold of the power signal characteristic of the converted AC power 367, the power signal synchronizer 350 avoids synchronizing the input AC power 112 with the converted AC power 367.

例如，電力信號同步器350判定包含於輸入AC電力112中之正弦波形之頻率及電壓是否在與包含於經轉換之AC電力367中之正弦波形之頻率及電壓相差10%之一臨限值內。當輸入AC電力112之頻率及電壓係在與經轉換之AC電力367之頻率及電壓相差10%之臨限值內時，電力信號同步器350使輸入AC電力112與經轉換之AC電力367同步。當輸入AC電力112之頻率及電壓超過與經轉換之AC電力367之頻率及電壓相差10%之臨限值時，電力信號同步器350避免使輸入AC電力112與經轉換之AC電力367同步。 For example, the power signal synchronizer 350 determines whether the frequency and voltage of the sinusoidal waveform included in the input AC power 112 are within a margin of 10% of the frequency and voltage of the sinusoidal waveform included in the converted AC power 367. . The power signal synchronizer 350 synchronizes the input AC power 112 with the converted AC power 367 when the frequency and voltage of the input AC power 112 are within 10% of the difference between the frequency and voltage of the converted AC power 367. . When the frequency and voltage of the input AC power 112 exceeds a threshold that differs by 10% from the frequency and voltage of the converted AC power 367, the power signal synchronizer 350 avoids synchronizing the input AC power 112 with the converted AC power 367.

當經轉換之AC電力367與輸入AC電力112同步時，輸出AC電力 195包含與經轉換之AC電力367並聯之輸入AC電力112。例如，電力信號同步器350使經轉換之AC電力367同步以在與輸入AC電力112之頻率及電壓相差10%之臨限值內操作。在一實施例中，輸入AC電力112體現一實質上純正弦波形。該實質上純正弦波形可表示實質上平滑且彎曲之一類比音訊波形，而非包含方形邊緣之一數位音訊波形。在此一實施例中，電力信號同步器350使經轉換之AC電力367在由輸入AC電力112體現之純正弦波形之一臨限值內同步。在電力信號同步器350使經轉換之AC電力367與輸入AC電力112之電力信號特性同步之後，電力信號同步器350經由同步輸入電力信號335而將該同步通知給控制器360。 When the converted AC power 367 is synchronized with the input AC power 112, the AC power is output 195 includes input AC power 112 in parallel with converted AC power 367. For example, power signal synchronizer 350 synchronizes converted AC power 367 to operate within a threshold of 10% difference in frequency and voltage from input AC power 112. In one embodiment, the input AC power 112 exhibits a substantially pure sinusoidal waveform. The substantially pure sinusoidal waveform may represent an analog analog waveform that is substantially smooth and curved, rather than a digital audio waveform comprising a square edge. In this embodiment, power signal synchronizer 350 synchronizes converted AC power 367 within one of the pure sinusoidal waveforms embodied by input AC power 112. After the power signal synchronizer 350 synchronizes the converted AC power 367 with the power signal characteristics of the input AC power 112, the power signal synchronizer 350 notifies the controller 360 of the synchronization via the synchronous input power signal 335.

控制器360接收同步輸入電力信號335。控制器360判定輸入AC電力112之電力信號特性且接著將電力信號特性儲存於包含於控制器360中之一記憶體中。例如，控制器360儲存輸入AC電力112之頻率、相位、振幅、電壓及/或電流。在接收同步輸入電力信號335之後，控制器360意識到：輸入AC電力112耦合至AC輸入插座330。回應於輸入AC電力112耦合至AC輸入插座330，控制器360停止產生太陽能板300之一參考時脈。 Controller 360 receives synchronous input power signal 335. The controller 360 determines the power signal characteristics of the input AC power 112 and then stores the power signal characteristics in one of the memories included in the controller 360. For example, controller 360 stores the frequency, phase, amplitude, voltage, and/or current of input AC power 112. After receiving the synchronous input power signal 335, the controller 360 recognizes that the input AC power 112 is coupled to the AC input jack 330. In response to input AC power 112 being coupled to AC input receptacle 330, controller 360 ceases to generate a reference clock for one of solar panels 300.

此外，回應於輸入AC電力112耦合至AC輸入插座330，控制器360亦產生一電池組信號345。控制器360經由電池組信號345而指示電池組320不再將所儲存之DC電力355提供至DC轉AC變換器370。由控制器360指示電池組320不再將所儲存之DC電力355提供至DC轉AC變換器370亦終止自所儲存之DC電力355產生之獨立輸出AC電力195。 In addition, controller 360 also generates a battery pack signal 345 in response to input AC power 112 being coupled to AC input jack 330. The controller 360 instructs the battery pack 320 to no longer supply the stored DC power 355 to the DC to AC converter 370 via the battery pack signal 345. The controller 360 indicates that the battery pack 320 no longer provides the stored DC power 355 to the DC to AC converter 370 and also terminates the independent output AC power 195 generated from the stored DC power 355.

此外，回應於輸入AC電力112耦合至AC輸入插座330，控制器360確認：電力信號同步器350已使經轉換之AC電力367與輸入AC電力112之電力信號特性同步。在確認電力信號同步器350已使經轉換之AC電力367與輸入AC電力112之電力信號特性同步之後，控制器360 將由AC輸入插座330接收之輸入AC電力112與經轉換之AC電力367並聯鏈接至AC輸出插座390以產生並聯AC電力395。接著，AC輸出插座390輸出包含與經轉換之AC電力367並聯之輸入AC電力112之輸出AC電力195，其具有實質上等於輸入AC電力112之電力信號特性的電力信號特性。例如，輸出AC電力195之頻率、相位、振幅、電壓及/或電流可實質上等於輸入AC電力112之頻率、相位、振幅、電壓及/或電流。 Moreover, in response to the input AC power 112 being coupled to the AC input jack 330, the controller 360 confirms that the power signal synchronizer 350 has synchronized the converted AC power 367 with the power signal characteristics of the input AC power 112. After confirming that the power signal synchronizer 350 has synchronized the converted AC power 367 with the power signal characteristics of the input AC power 112, the controller 360 The input AC power 112 received by the AC input jack 330 is linked in parallel with the converted AC power 367 to the AC output jack 390 to produce parallel AC power 395. Next, the AC output jack 390 outputs an output AC power 195 comprising input AC power 112 in parallel with the converted AC power 367 having a power signal characteristic substantially equal to the power signal characteristics of the input AC power 112. For example, the frequency, phase, amplitude, voltage, and/or current of the output AC power 195 can be substantially equal to the frequency, phase, amplitude, voltage, and/or current of the input AC power 112.

AC輸出插座390可呈一公組態或一母組態之形式。一母AC輸出插座390允許一個體直接插入一電子裝置，此係因為電子裝置通常具有公插頭。 The AC output socket 390 can be in the form of a male configuration or a female configuration. A female AC output receptacle 390 allows a body to be directly inserted into an electronic device because the electronic device typically has a male plug.

AC輸出插座390亦可受熔斷保護。AC輸出插座390亦可經組態以提供美國、歐洲及/或任何其他電力格式之輸出AC電力390，如熟習相關技術者將在不背離本發明之精神及範疇之情況下明白。AC輸出插座390亦可包含一愛迪生式插頭、IEC插頭之任何者、或任何其他類型之插頭，如熟習相關技術者將在不背離本發明之精神及範疇之情況下明白。 The AC output socket 390 can also be protected by fuses. The AC output socket 390 can also be configured to provide output AC power 390 in the United States, Europe, and/or any other power format, as will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. The AC output socket 390 can also include an Edison plug, any of the IEC plugs, or any other type of plug, as will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

如上文所提及，太陽能板300將在無需使用者介入之情況下於主從認定之間自動轉變。當輸入AC電力信號112減弱且不再由AC輸入插座330接收使得控制器360不再接收同步輸入電力信號335時，太陽能板300將自操作為一從屬單元自動轉變成操作為一主控單元。此時，控制器360產生電池組信號345以指示電池組320開始產生所儲存之DC電力355。控制器360產生一電力轉換信號365以指示DC轉AC轉換器370將所儲存之DC電力355轉換成經轉換之AC電力367。經轉換之AC電力367係一高電壓AC輸出電力。DC轉AC轉換器370可使用高調頻來將所儲存之DC電力355轉換成經轉換之AC電力367。 As mentioned above, the solar panel 300 will automatically transition between master-slave determination without user intervention. When the input AC power signal 112 is weakened and is no longer received by the AC input jack 330 such that the controller 360 no longer receives the sync input power signal 335, the solar panel 300 automatically transitions from operating as a slave unit to operating as a master unit. At this point, controller 360 generates battery pack signal 345 to instruct battery pack 320 to begin generating stored DC power 355. Controller 360 generates a power conversion signal 365 to instruct DC to AC converter 370 to convert stored DC power 355 to converted AC power 367. The converted AC power 367 is a high voltage AC output power. The DC to AC converter 370 can use high frequency modulation to convert the stored DC power 355 to converted AC power 367.

接著，控制器360將一同步輸出電力信號385提供至電力信號同 步器380。當輸入電力信號112耦合至AC輸入插座330時，同步輸出電力信號385將輸入AC電力112之電力信號特性提供至電力信號同步器380。例如，同步輸出電力信號385將輸入電力信號112之頻率、相位、振幅、電壓及電流提供至電力信號同步器380。同步輸出電力信號385亦將參考時脈提供至電力信號同步器380。 Next, the controller 360 provides a synchronous output power signal 385 to the power signal. Step 380. When the input power signal 112 is coupled to the AC input jack 330, the synchronous output power signal 385 provides the power signal characteristics of the input AC power 112 to the power signal synchronizer 380. For example, the synchronous output power signal 385 provides the frequency, phase, amplitude, voltage, and current of the input power signal 112 to the power signal synchronizer 380. The synchronous output power signal 385 also provides a reference clock to the power signal synchronizer 380.

接著，電力信號同步器380藉由使經轉換之AC電力367與輸入AC電力112之電力信號特性及由同步輸出電力信號385提供之參考時脈同步而產生同步輸出AC電力375。在一實施例中，輸入AC電力112體現一實質上純正弦波形。在此一實施例中，電力信號同步器380使經轉換之AC電力367在由輸入AC電力112體現之純正弦波形之臨限值內同步。同步輸出AC電力375包含輸入AC電力112之電力信號特性之臨限值內之電力信號特性。例如，同步輸出AC電力357包含輸入AC電力112之頻率及電壓之臨限值內之一頻率及電壓。接著，AC輸出插座390基於同步輸出電力375而產生輸出AC電力195。因此，電力轉換器300雖然未自其他源接收輸入AC電力112，但產生實質上類似於輸入AC電力112之輸出AC電力195。 Next, power signal synchronizer 380 generates synchronous output AC power 375 by synchronizing the converted AC power 367 with the power signal characteristics of the input AC power 112 and the reference clock provided by the synchronous output power signal 385. In one embodiment, the input AC power 112 exhibits a substantially pure sinusoidal waveform. In this embodiment, power signal synchronizer 380 synchronizes converted AC power 367 within a threshold of a pure sinusoidal waveform embodied by input AC power 112. The synchronous output AC power 375 includes power signal characteristics within a threshold of the power signal characteristics of the input AC power 112. For example, the synchronous output AC power 357 includes one of the frequency and voltage within the threshold of the frequency and voltage of the input AC power 112. Next, AC output outlet 390 generates output AC power 195 based on synchronous output power 375. Thus, power converter 300, although not receiving input AC power 112 from other sources, produces output AC power 195 that is substantially similar to input AC power 112.

圖4A係根據本發明之一例示性實施例之可用於太陽能板組態200中之另一例示性太陽能板400之一方塊圖。雖然圖4描繪太陽能板400之一方塊圖，但圖4亦可描繪用於圖2中所描繪之太陽能板組態200中之複數個太陽能板100a至100n之一者及圖1中所描繪之單一太陽能板100之一方塊圖。太陽能板300之方塊圖中所描繪之特徵亦可包含於太陽能板400中，但為簡單起見，已省略該等特徵。 4A is a block diagram of another exemplary solar panel 400 that may be used in solar panel configuration 200, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Although FIG. 4 depicts a block diagram of a solar panel 400, FIG. 4 may also depict one of the plurality of solar panels 100a-100n used in the solar panel configuration 200 depicted in FIG. 2 and depicted in FIG. A block diagram of a single solar panel 100. Features depicted in the block diagrams of solar panel 300 may also be included in solar panel 400, but for simplicity, such features have been omitted.

太陽能板400可在無需使用者介入之情況下基於一繼電器組態而自操作為一主控單元及操作為一從屬單元自動轉變。可使用太陽能收集器310、電池組320、AC輸入插座330、控制器360、DC轉AC轉換器370、AC輸出插座390、一第一繼電器410及一第二繼電器420(其等之 各者封閉於太陽能板400之一外殼內)來實施太陽能板400。 The solar panel 400 can be self-operated as a master unit and operate as a slave unit automatically based on a relay configuration without user intervention. A solar collector 310, a battery pack 320, an AC input jack 330, a controller 360, a DC to AC converter 370, an AC output jack 390, a first relay 410, and a second relay 420 can be used. The solar panel 400 is implemented by being enclosed in one of the outer casings of the solar panel 400.

如上文所提及，當控制器360感測到輸入AC電力112耦合至AC輸入插座330時，太陽能板400操作為一從屬單元。接著，控制器終止產生獨立輸出AC電力195。當控制器360不再感測到輸入AC電力112耦合至AC輸入插座330時，太陽能板400操作為一主控單元。接著，控制器360指示電池組320及DC轉AC變換器370開始產生獨立輸出AC電力195。包含一第一繼電器410及一第二繼電器420之繼電器組態基於表1中所提供之邏輯而使太陽能板400在主控模式與從屬模式之間轉變。 As mentioned above, when controller 360 senses that input AC power 112 is coupled to AC input jack 330, solar panel 400 operates as a slave unit. The controller then terminates producing independent output AC power 195. When controller 360 no longer senses that input AC power 112 is coupled to AC input jack 330, solar panel 400 operates as a master unit. Controller 360 then instructs battery pack 320 and DC to AC converter 370 to begin generating independent output AC power 195. The relay configuration including a first relay 410 and a second relay 420 transitions the solar panel 400 between a master mode and a slave mode based on the logic provided in Table 1.

當自從屬模式自動轉變成主控模式時，控制器360不再感測到輸入AC電力112耦合至AC輸入插座330。此時，控制器360產生指示第一繼電器410轉變成斷開狀態(邏輯0)之一第一繼電器信號450。控制器360亦產生指示第二繼電器420轉變成閉合狀態(邏輯1)之一第二繼電器信號460。控制器360亦產生指示電池組320開始將所儲存之DC電力355提供至DC轉AC轉換器370以產生經轉換之AC電力367之電池組信號345。因為第二繼電器420處於閉合位置(邏輯1)中，所以經轉換之AC電力367通過第二繼電器420而至AC輸出插座390上，使得太陽能板400提供自所儲存之DC電力355而非輸入AC電力112產生之輸出AC電力195。當太陽能板400因操作為主控單元而產生獨立輸出AC電力195時，第一繼電器410之斷開狀態(邏輯0)防止任何剩餘輸入AC電力112到達AC輸出插座390。 When the slave mode automatically transitions to the master mode, the controller 360 no longer senses that the input AC power 112 is coupled to the AC input jack 330. At this time, the controller 360 generates a first relay signal 450 indicating that the first relay 410 is turned into an off state (logic 0). Controller 360 also generates a second relay signal 460 that indicates that second relay 420 transitions to a closed state (logic 1). The controller 360 also generates a battery pack signal 345 that instructs the battery pack 320 to begin providing the stored DC power 355 to the DC to AC converter 370 to produce the converted AC power 367. Because the second relay 420 is in the closed position (logic 1), the converted AC power 367 passes through the second relay 420 to the AC output receptacle 390 such that the solar panel 400 is provided from the stored DC power 355 instead of the input AC. The power 112 produces an output AC power 195. When the solar panel 400 produces independent output AC power 195 due to operation as a master unit, the open state (logic 0) of the first relay 410 prevents any remaining input AC power 112 from reaching the AC output jack 390.

一旦控制器360感測到輸入AC電力112耦合至AC輸入插座330，則控制器360自動產生電力轉換信號365來指示DC轉AC轉換器370不再提供經轉換之AC電力367，使得太陽能板400不再產生獨立輸出AC電力195。控制器360亦自動產生第二繼電器信號460來指示第二繼電器420轉變成斷開狀態(邏輯0)。控制器360亦產生第一繼電器信號450來指示第一繼電器410轉變成閉合狀態(邏輯1)。在第二繼電器420轉變成斷開狀態(邏輯0)且第一繼電器410轉變成閉合狀態(邏輯1)之後，耦合至AC輸入插座330之任何輸入AC電力112通過太陽能板400而至AC輸出插座390，使得太陽能板400產生輸出AC電力195。 Once the controller 360 senses that the input AC power 112 is coupled to the AC input jack 330, the controller 360 automatically generates a power conversion signal 365 to indicate that the DC-to-AC converter 370 no longer provides the converted AC power 367 such that the solar panel 400 Independent output AC power 195 is no longer generated. Controller 360 also automatically generates a second relay signal 460 to indicate that second relay 420 transitions to an open state (logic 0). Controller 360 also generates a first relay signal 450 to indicate that first relay 410 transitions to a closed state (logic 1). After the second relay 420 transitions to the off state (logic 0) and the first relay 410 transitions to the closed state (logic 1), any input AC power 112 coupled to the AC input jack 330 passes through the solar panel 400 to the AC output jack 390, causing solar panel 400 to produce output AC power 195.

第二繼電器420保持處於斷開狀態(邏輯0)中，直至控制器360已成功使太陽能板400與耦合至AC輸入插座330之輸入AC電力112同步。在控制器360適當使太陽能板400與輸入AC電力同步之後，控制器360接著產生第二繼電器信號460來指示第二繼電器420自斷開狀態(邏輯0)轉變成閉合狀態(邏輯1)。在第二繼電器420自斷開狀態(邏輯0)轉變成閉合狀態(邏輯1)之後，太陽能板400將產生包含經轉換之AC電力367之輸出AC電力195，輸出AC電力195與輸入AC電力112並聯。 The second relay 420 remains in the off state (logic 0) until the controller 360 has successfully synchronized the solar panel 400 with the input AC power 112 coupled to the AC input jack 330. After the controller 360 properly synchronizes the solar panel 400 with the input AC power, the controller 360 then generates a second relay signal 460 to indicate that the second relay 420 transitions from the off state (logic 0) to the closed state (logic 1). After the second relay 420 transitions from the off state (logic 0) to the closed state (logic 1), the solar panel 400 will generate an output AC power 195 comprising the converted AC power 367, outputting the AC power 195 and the input AC power 112. in parallel.

太陽能板400亦在一旁路模式中操作。在該旁路模式中，太陽能板400被斷電且不再運行。在一實施例中，控制器360產生第一繼電器信號450且指示第一繼電器410轉變成閉合狀態(邏輯1)。控制器360亦產生第二繼電器信號460且指示第二繼電器420轉變成斷開狀態(邏輯0)。在另一實施例中，第一繼電器410及第二繼電器420係彈簧負載繼電器開關。當太陽能板400斷電時，第一繼電器410之電磁線圈不再通電，因此彈簧將第一繼電器410中之接點拉至向上位置中。第一繼電器410之閉合及第二繼電器420之斷開引起太陽能板400形成一通路，其中輸入AC電力112通過太陽能板400而至菊鏈至太陽能板400及/或菊鏈至由輸入AC電力112供電之一電子裝置的一第二太陽能板上。因 此，自功能失調太陽能板400沿線之額外太陽能板及/或電子裝置藉由輸入AC電力112而繼續操作。可在硬體、韌體、軟體或其等之任何組合中實施第一繼電器410及第二繼電器420，如熟習相關技術者將在不背離本發明之精神及範疇之情況下明白。 Solar panel 400 is also operated in a bypass mode. In this bypass mode, the solar panel 400 is powered down and no longer operational. In an embodiment, controller 360 generates a first relay signal 450 and instructs first relay 410 to transition to a closed state (logic 1). Controller 360 also generates a second relay signal 460 and instructs second relay 420 to transition to an open state (logic 0). In another embodiment, the first relay 410 and the second relay 420 are spring loaded relay switches. When the solar panel 400 is de-energized, the solenoid of the first relay 410 is no longer energized, so the spring pulls the contacts in the first relay 410 into the up position. The closing of the first relay 410 and the disconnection of the second relay 420 cause the solar panel 400 to form a pathway in which the input AC power 112 passes through the solar panel 400 to the daisy chain to the solar panel 400 and/or daisy chain to the input AC power 112. Powering one of the electronic devices on a second solar panel. because Thus, additional solar panels and/or electronics along the line from the dysfunctional solar panel 400 continue to operate by inputting AC power 112. The first relay 410 and the second relay 420 can be implemented in any combination of hardware, firmware, software, or the like, as will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

圖4B係根據本發明之一例示性實施例之另一例示性太陽能板組態500之一方塊圖。雖然圖4B描繪太陽能板組態500之一方塊圖，但圖4B亦可描繪用於圖2中所描繪之太陽能板組態200中之複數個太陽能板100(a至n)之一方塊圖。 4B is a block diagram of another exemplary solar panel configuration 500 in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Although FIG. 4B depicts a block diagram of a solar panel configuration 500, FIG. 4B may also depict a block diagram of a plurality of solar panels 100 (a through n) for use in the solar panel configuration 200 depicted in FIG. 2.

可使用主控太陽能板530a及從屬太陽能板530b來實施太陽能板組態500。主控太陽能板530a包含一主控AC輸入插座330a、一主控AC輸出插座390a、一主控制器360a及一主控DC轉AC轉換器370a。從屬太陽能板530b包含一從屬AC輸入插座330b、一從屬AC輸出插座390b、一副控制器360b及一從屬DC轉AC轉換器370b。主控太陽能板530a及從屬太陽能板530b藉由AC匯流排550而耦合在一起。主控太陽能板530a及從屬太陽能板530b與太陽能板100、複數個太陽能板100(a至n)、太陽能板300及太陽能板400共用諸多類似特徵；因此，將僅進一步詳細討論太陽能板組態500與太陽能板100、複數個太陽能板100(a至n)、太陽能板300及太陽能板400之間的差異。 The solar panel configuration 500 can be implemented using a master solar panel 530a and a slave solar panel 530b. The main control solar panel 530a includes a main control AC input jack 330a, a main control AC output jack 390a, a main controller 360a and a master DC to AC converter 370a. The slave solar panel 530b includes a slave AC input jack 330b, a slave AC output jack 390b, a slave controller 360b, and a slave DC to AC converter 370b. The master solar panel 530a and the slave solar panel 530b are coupled together by an AC busbar 550. The main control solar panel 530a and the subordinate solar panel 530b share many similar features with the solar panel 100, the plurality of solar panels 100 (a to n), the solar panel 300, and the solar panel 400; therefore, only the solar panel configuration 500 will be discussed in further detail. The difference from the solar panel 100, the plurality of solar panels 100 (a to n), the solar panel 300, and the solar panel 400.

如文中所提及，太陽能板530a操作為主控單元且太陽能板530b操作為從屬單元。然而，如上文所詳細討論，太陽能板530a及530b可根據是否將輸入AC電力施加至各太陽能板之各自AC輸入插座而操作為主控單元或從屬單元。主控太陽能板530a可將一恆定電壓施加至一AC匯流排550，AC匯流排550將主控太陽能板530a之AC輸入插座330a及AC輸出插座390a耦合至從屬太陽能板530b之AC輸入插座330b及AC輸出插座390b以維持由太陽能板組態500產生之並聯輸出AC電力。當AC匯流排550之電壓歸因於一外部電子裝置耦合至太陽能板組態500 而減小至低於參考電壓時，從屬太陽能板530b可增大施加至AC匯流排550之電流。從屬太陽能板530b可增大施加至AC匯流排550之電流，使得AC匯流排550之電壓重新增大至參考電壓，使得並聯輸出AC電力經維持以對外部電子裝置適當供電。 As mentioned herein, solar panel 530a operates as a master unit and solar panel 530b operates as a slave unit. However, as discussed in detail above, solar panels 530a and 530b can operate as master or slave units depending on whether input AC power is applied to respective AC input sockets of each solar panel. The master solar panel 530a can apply a constant voltage to an AC bus 550, which couples the AC input jack 330a and the AC output jack 390a of the master solar panel 530a to the AC input jack 330b of the slave solar panel 530b and The AC output jack 390b maintains the parallel output AC power generated by the solar panel configuration 500. When the voltage of the AC bus 550 is due to an external electronic device coupled to the solar panel configuration 500 When reduced below the reference voltage, the slave solar panel 530b can increase the current applied to the AC bus 550. The slave solar panel 530b can increase the current applied to the AC bus 550 such that the voltage of the AC bus 550 is again increased to the reference voltage such that the parallel output AC power is maintained to properly power the external electronics.

在主控太陽能板530a已與從屬太陽能板530b同步之後，外部輸入AC電力112a與輸出AC電力195a及輸出AC電力195b並聯以產生並聯輸出AC電力。可藉由將外部電子裝置耦合至主控AC輸出插座390a及/或從屬AC輸出插座390b而存取並聯輸出AC電力。AC匯流排550可提供使主控制器360a及副控制器360b監測之並聯輸出AC電力之一存取點。 After the master solar panel 530a has been synchronized with the slave solar panel 530b, the external input AC power 112a is coupled in parallel with the output AC power 195a and the output AC power 195b to produce parallel output AC power. Parallel output AC power can be accessed by coupling an external electronic device to the master AC output jack 390a and/or the slave AC output jack 390b. The AC bus 550 can provide an access point for parallel output AC power that is monitored by the main controller 360a and the sub-controller 360b.

主控制器360a可首先指示主控DC轉AC轉換器370a使用一主控電力轉換信號365a來將一恆定主控電壓560a提供至AC匯流排550以使並聯輸出AC電力維持一指定位準。該指定位準可為可由電力轉換器組態500使用與輸出AC電力195a及輸出AC電力195b並聯之外部輸入AC電力112a來產生之最大輸出AC電力。然而，可基於由主控DC轉AC轉換器370a供應至AC匯流排550之恆定主控電壓560a而降低該指定位準。該指定位準可與並聯輸出AC電力之參考電壓相關聯。如上文所提及，並聯輸出AC電力之參考電壓係經維持以產生足以對外部電子裝置供電之並聯輸出AC電力的電壓位準。 The main controller 360a may first instruct the master DC-to-AC converter 370a to provide a constant master voltage 560a to the AC bus 550 using a master power conversion signal 365a to maintain the parallel output AC power at a specified level. The designated level can be the maximum output AC power that can be generated by the power converter configuration 500 using the external input AC power 112a in parallel with the output AC power 195a and the output AC power 195b. However, the specified level may be lowered based on the constant master voltage 560a supplied to the AC bus 550 by the master DC-to-AC converter 370a. The specified level can be associated with a reference voltage that is paralleled to output AC power. As mentioned above, the reference voltage for parallel outputting AC power is maintained to generate a voltage level sufficient to supply parallel power to the external electronic device.

在一外部電子裝置耦合至主控AC輸出插座390a及/或從屬AC輸出插座390b之後，並聯輸出AC電力可歸因於由該外部電子裝置施加至AC匯流排550之負載而暫時減小。副控制器360b可使用一從屬AC匯流排監測信號570b來監測AC匯流排550以監測AC匯流排550之電壓來判定電壓是否已減小至低於AC匯流排550之參考電壓，其接著指示並聯輸出AC電力已減小至低於指定位準。接著，當副控制器360b判定在外部電子裝置耦合至主控AC輸出插座390a及/或從屬AC輸出插座 390b之後AC匯流排550之電壓減小時，副控制器360b可指示從屬DC轉AC轉換器370b使用一從屬電力轉換信號365b來增大提供至AC匯流排550之從屬電流580b。可使從屬電流580b增大至足以使AC匯流排550之電壓重新增大至參考電壓之一位準。使AC匯流排550之電壓重新增大至參考電壓亦增加並聯輸出AC電力，使得並聯輸出AC電力在一最少流逝時間內恢復至指定位準。使並聯輸出AC電力維持指定位準防止對外部電子裝置供電之一延遲。 After an external electronic device is coupled to the master AC output jack 390a and/or the slave AC output jack 390b, the parallel output AC power may be temporarily reduced due to the load applied by the external electronics to the AC bus 550. The secondary controller 360b can use a slave AC bus monitoring signal 570b to monitor the AC bus 550 to monitor the voltage of the AC bus 550 to determine if the voltage has decreased below the reference voltage of the AC bus 550, which in turn indicates parallel The output AC power has been reduced below the specified level. Next, when the secondary controller 360b determines that the external electronic device is coupled to the primary AC output outlet 390a and/or the secondary AC output socket When the voltage of the AC bus 550 is reduced after 390b, the sub-controller 360b can instruct the slave DC-to-AC converter 370b to increase the slave current 580b provided to the AC bus 550 using a slave power conversion signal 365b. The slave current 580b can be increased enough to cause the voltage of the AC bus 550 to increase again to one of the reference voltage levels. Re-increasing the voltage of the AC bus 550 to the reference voltage also increases the parallel output AC power such that the parallel output AC power returns to the specified level within a minimum elapsed time. Maintaining the parallel output AC power at a specified level prevents a delay in powering the external electronic device.

副控制器360b可繼續使用從屬AC匯流排監測信號570b來監測AC匯流排550之電壓以確保AC匯流排550之電壓不會減小至低於參考電壓。副控制器360b可繼續指示從屬DC轉AC轉換器370b使用從屬電力轉換信號365b來基於AC匯流排550之電壓而相應地增大或減小從屬電流580b以使並聯輸出AC電力維持指定位準。 The secondary controller 360b can continue to monitor the voltage of the AC bus 550 using the slave AC bus monitoring signal 570b to ensure that the voltage of the AC bus 550 does not decrease below the reference voltage. The secondary controller 360b may continue to instruct the slave DC to AC converter 370b to use the slave power conversion signal 365b to increase or decrease the slave current 580b accordingly based on the voltage of the AC bus 550 to maintain the parallel output AC power at a specified level.

從屬DC轉AC轉換器370b可繼續將從屬電流580b提供至AC匯流排550，直至從屬DC轉AC轉換器370b不再有能力來提供具有使AC匯流排550之電壓維持為參考電壓所需之位準的從屬電流580b。例如，從屬DC轉AC轉換器370b可繼續將從屬電流580b提供至AC匯流排550，直至從屬電力轉換器530b之DC源被耗盡至從屬DC轉AC轉換器370b無法再提供具有足以使AC匯流排550之電壓維持為參考電壓之位準之從屬電流580b的程度。 The slave DC-to-AC converter 370b can continue to provide the slave current 580b to the AC bus 550 until the slave DC-to-AC converter 370b no longer has the capability to provide the bit needed to maintain the voltage of the AC bus 550 as a reference voltage. The quasi-slave current 580b. For example, the slave DC-to-AC converter 370b can continue to provide the slave current 580b to the AC bus 550 until the DC source of the slave power converter 530b is depleted to the slave DC-to-AC converter 370b, which is no longer sufficient to allow the AC to sink. The voltage of row 550 is maintained to the extent of the reference current 580b of the reference voltage level.

主控制器360b亦使用一主控AC匯流排監測信號570a來監測AC匯流排550。主控制器360b監測AC匯流排550以判定AC匯流排550之電壓何時減小至低於參考電壓達一時間段且未重新增大至參考電壓。此時，主控制器360a可認識到：從屬DC轉AC轉換器370b不再產生具有足以使AC匯流排550之電壓維持為參考電壓之位準的從屬電流580b。接著，主控制器360a可指示主控DC轉AC轉換器370a使用主控電力轉換信號365a來使主控電流580a增大至足以使AC匯流排550之電壓重新 增大至參考電壓之一位準，使得並聯輸出AC電力可維持指定位準。因此，雖然耗盡從屬電力轉換器530b之DC源，但可使對外部電子裝置供電之一延遲最小化。 The main controller 360b also monitors the AC bus 550 using a master AC bus monitoring signal 570a. The main controller 360b monitors the AC bus 550 to determine when the voltage of the AC bus 550 has decreased below the reference voltage for a period of time and has not re-incremented to the reference voltage. At this point, main controller 360a may recognize that slave DC to AC converter 370b no longer produces a slave current 580b having a level sufficient to maintain the voltage of AC bus 550 at the reference voltage level. Next, the main controller 360a can instruct the master DC-to-AC converter 370a to use the master power conversion signal 365a to increase the master current 580a to a voltage sufficient to re-energize the AC bus 550. Increase to one of the reference voltage levels so that the parallel output AC power can maintain the specified level. Thus, while the DC source of the slave power converter 530b is depleted, one of the delays in powering the external electronic device can be minimized.

圖5A係根據本發明之一例示性實施例之可用於太陽能板組態200中之另一例示性太陽能板505之一方塊圖。雖然圖5A描繪太陽能板505之一方塊圖，但一般技術者應認識到，圖5A亦可描繪用於圖2中所描繪之太陽能板組態200中之複數個太陽能板100a至100n之一者以及圖1中所描繪之太陽能板100之一方塊圖。太陽能板300及400之方塊圖中所描繪之特徵亦可包含於太陽能板505中，但為簡單起見，已省略該等特徵。 FIG. 5A is a block diagram of another exemplary solar panel 505 that may be used in solar panel configuration 200, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Although FIG. 5A depicts a block diagram of a solar panel 505, one of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that FIG. 5A can also depict one of the plurality of solar panels 100a through 100n used in the solar panel configuration 200 depicted in FIG. And a block diagram of the solar panel 100 depicted in FIG. Features depicted in the block diagrams of solar panels 300 and 400 may also be included in solar panel 505, but for simplicity, such features have been omitted.

可使用太陽能收集器310、一電池充電電路510、一電流放大器512、電池組320、一電池平衡器保護電路520、一升壓變壓器531、一定位模組540、一AC電壓降壓變壓器DC輸出551、一熱保護模組575、一整合光源模組585、一AC頻率校正及濾波電路590、一保護電路515、來自電網電力或其他整體太陽能板之一含保險絲之AC輸入插座330、一微控制器中央電腦360、DC轉AC轉換器電路370、一頻率、振幅、相位偵測同步器及頻率多工收發器525、一50或60赫茲(「Hz」)純正弦波產生器535、一冷卻風扇545、一保護電路565、一AC電力耦合開關555及一含保險絲之AC輸出插座390(其等之各者封閉於太陽能板505之一外殼內)來實施太陽能板505。 A solar collector 310, a battery charging circuit 510, a current amplifier 512, a battery pack 320, a battery balancer protection circuit 520, a step-up transformer 531, a positioning module 540, and an AC voltage step-down transformer DC output can be used. 551, a thermal protection module 575, an integrated light source module 585, an AC frequency correction and filtering circuit 590, a protection circuit 515, a fuse-containing AC input socket 330 from the grid power or other integral solar panels, a micro Controller central computer 360, DC to AC converter circuit 370, a frequency, amplitude, phase detection synchronizer and frequency multiplex transceiver 525, a 50 or 60 Hz ("Hz") pure sine wave generator 535, a A solar panel 505 is implemented by a cooling fan 545, a protection circuit 565, an AC power coupling switch 555, and a fuse-containing AC output socket 390 (each of which is enclosed within a housing of the solar panel 505).

電池充電電路510可包含被動及/或主動電路以及積體電路來控制、調節及監測包含於太陽能板505內之電池組320之充電。在一實施例中，電池充電電路監測及輸出電池組320之充電位準。電池充電電路510可具有與一運算裝置(諸如控制器360)之雙向通訊。控制器360亦可控制電池充電電路510。電流放大器512可增大太陽能板之輸出電流且有助於對電池組320充電。 The battery charging circuit 510 can include passive and/or active circuitry and integrated circuitry to control, regulate, and monitor the charging of the battery pack 320 contained within the solar panel 505. In one embodiment, the battery charging circuit monitors and outputs the charging level of the battery pack 320. Battery charging circuit 510 can have two-way communication with an arithmetic device, such as controller 360. Controller 360 can also control battery charging circuit 510. Current amplifier 512 can increase the output current of the solar panel and help to charge battery pack 320.

電池平衡器保護電路520安置於太陽能板505之外殼內。電池平衡器保護電路520可包含可由控制器360控制之被動及/或主動電路以及積體電路。電池平衡器保護電路520可用以確保電池組320內之個別電池之安全放電及再充電。 The battery balancer protection circuit 520 is disposed within the outer casing of the solar panel 505. Battery balancer protection circuit 520 can include passive and/or active circuits and integrated circuits that can be controlled by controller 360. Battery balancer protection circuit 520 can be used to ensure safe discharge and recharge of individual batteries within battery pack 320.

太陽能板505可進一步包含一定位模組540。定位模組540可包含一或若干位置感測器，諸如(但不限於)一全球定位系統(「GPS」)、一指南針、一陀螺儀、一海拔高度及/或任何其他位置感測器數位媒體檔案，如熟習相關技術者將在不背離本發明之精神及範疇之情況下明白。定位模組540可將資料發送至控制器360，接著，控制器360可透過一I/O介面(例如一有線或無線資料傳輸介面)而將該資料轉送至其他電子運算裝置。 The solar panel 505 can further include a positioning module 540. The positioning module 540 can include one or several position sensors such as, but not limited to, a global positioning system ("GPS"), a compass, a gyroscope, an altitude, and/or any other position sensor digits. Media files, such as those skilled in the art, will be apparent without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. The location module 540 can send the data to the controller 360. The controller 360 can then forward the data to other electronic computing devices via an I/O interface (eg, a wired or wireless data transfer interface).

AC電壓降壓變壓器551包含於太陽能板505中。降壓變壓器551可用以自AC輸入插座330透過電池充電電路510而對電池組320充電。降壓變壓器551可包含鐵、鋼、肥粒鐵或任何其他材料且經特定成型以滿足對電池組320充電之電力要求。降壓變壓器551亦可具有一濾波DC輸出。 The AC voltage step-down transformer 551 is included in the solar panel 505. The step-down transformer 551 can be used to charge the battery pack 320 from the AC input jack 330 through the battery charging circuit 510. The step-down transformer 551 can comprise iron, steel, ferrite or any other material and is specifically shaped to meet the power requirements for charging the battery pack 320. The step-down transformer 551 can also have a filtered DC output.

進一步參考圖5B，圖中繪示一太陽能板控制器360之一實施例之一方塊圖。如上文所討論，太陽能板505包含一運算裝置，諸如控制器360。控制器360可用以控制及/或監測太陽能板505。在一實施例中，控制器360負責太陽能板505之總體操作。控制器360可連接至太陽能板505之任何部分以用於中央控制、遠端控制、一般監測及/或資料收集之目的。 With further reference to FIG. 5B, a block diagram of one embodiment of a solar panel controller 360 is illustrated. As discussed above, solar panel 505 includes an arithmetic device, such as controller 360. Controller 360 can be used to control and/or monitor solar panel 505. In an embodiment, controller 360 is responsible for the overall operation of solar panel 505. Controller 360 can be coupled to any portion of solar panel 505 for central control, remote control, general monitoring, and/or data collection purposes.

在一實施例中，控制器360包含執行操作指令之一或多個處理器501。處理器501可為一中央處理單元(CPU)，且可含於呈一微處理器形式之一單一積體晶片上。處理器501執行程式碼以實施基本算術運算、邏輯運算、輸入/輸出(I/O)操作及其他控制功能。 In an embodiment, the controller 360 includes one or more processors 501 that execute operational instructions. The processor 501 can be a central processing unit (CPU) and can be included on a single integrated wafer in the form of a microprocessor. Processor 501 executes the code to perform basic arithmetic operations, logic operations, input/output (I/O) operations, and other control functions.

另外，控制器360可包含一電子記憶體503。記憶體可為非揮發性或揮發性記憶體，或可包含非揮發性記憶體及揮發性記憶體兩者。具體而言，記憶體503可為以下之一或多者：一快閃記憶體(諸如一電子可擦除可程式化唯讀記憶體(EEPROM)或「反及」或「反或」型快閃記憶體)、動態隨機存取記憶體(RAM)或靜態RAM、一串列存取記憶體(SAM)、一硬碟(固態或機械)或任何其他適合電子記憶體裝置。記憶體被視為一非暫時性電腦可讀媒體。 Additionally, controller 360 can include an electronic memory 503. The memory can be non-volatile or volatile memory, or can include both non-volatile memory and volatile memory. Specifically, the memory 503 can be one or more of the following: a flash memory (such as an electronically erasable programmable read only memory (EEPROM) or "reverse" or "anti-" type fast Flash memory), dynamic random access memory (RAM) or static RAM, a serial access memory (SAM), a hard disk (solid state or mechanical) or any other suitable electronic memory device. Memory is considered a non-transitory computer readable medium.

在一例示性實施例中，太陽能板505含有用於與其他電子裝置通訊之I/O介面511。控制器360可與I/O介面511通訊且控制I/O介面511。I/O介面可為有線或無線介面。例示性無線介面561之實例可為(例如)根據藍芽標準、Wi-Fi標準(諸如802.11a、802.11b/g/n及802.11ac)、典型蜂巢式標準及/或任何其他可接受之射頻資料傳輸及接收技術而操作之一介面，如熟習相關技術者將在不背離本發明之精神及範疇之情況下明白。可存在通過多個標準而操作之多個無線介面(例如藍芽介面、Wi-Fi 802.11a介面、Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n介面及蜂巢式介面之兩者或兩者以上)。 In an exemplary embodiment, solar panel 505 contains an I/O interface 511 for communicating with other electronic devices. Controller 360 can communicate with I/O interface 511 and control I/O interface 511. The I/O interface can be a wired or wireless interface. Examples of exemplary wireless interface 561 can be, for example, according to Bluetooth standards, Wi-Fi standards (such as 802.11a, 802.11b/g/n, and 802.11ac), typical cellular standards, and/or any other acceptable RF One of the operations of the data transmission and reception technology will be understood by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. There may be multiple wireless interfaces (eg, a Bluetooth interface, a Wi-Fi 802.11a interface, a Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n interface, and a cellular interface) that operate through multiple standards.

在一實施例中，太陽能板505亦包含有線I/O介面513。例示性有線I/O介面呈使用一纜線來建立與另一裝置之連接性之一電連接器及介面電路形式。例示性有線I/O介面之實例包含(但不限於)USB埠、經組態用於有線乙太網路通訊之網路介面卡、及經組態用於與任何可接受之電力線網路標準(諸如HomePlug AV標準及IEEE 1901-2010標準)一起使用之電力線介面模組(PIM)(有時稱為電力線數據機(PLM))。 In an embodiment, solar panel 505 also includes a wired I/O interface 513. An exemplary wired I/O interface is in the form of an electrical connector and interface circuit that uses a cable to establish connectivity with another device. Examples of exemplary wired I/O interfaces include, but are not limited to, USB ports, network interface cards configured for wired Ethernet communications, and configured for use with any acceptable power line network standard Power Line Interface Module (PIM) (sometimes referred to as Power Line Data Machine (PLM)) used together (such as the HomePlug AV standard and the IEEE 1901-2010 standard).

在一實施例中，太陽能收集器310包含感測由太陽能收集器310產生之能量的一或多個感測器(圖中未展示)。該一或多個感測器輸出表示太陽能收集器310產生之電量的資料。對太陽能收集器310、太陽 能收集器310之感測器及由太陽能收集器310之感測器輸出之任何資料之控制可體現為一太陽能監測引擎507之部分。太陽能監測引擎507可體現為儲存於一非暫時性電腦可讀媒體(例如控制器360之記憶體503)上且由控制器360執行之一可執行邏輯常式(例如程式碼行、一軟體程式、韌體等等)之形式。 In an embodiment, solar collector 310 includes one or more sensors (not shown) that sense the energy generated by solar collector 310. The one or more sensors output data indicative of the amount of electricity generated by the solar collector 310. For solar collector 310, the sun Control of the sensor of the energy collector 310 and any data output by the sensor of the solar collector 310 can be embodied as part of a solar energy monitoring engine 507. The solar energy monitoring engine 507 can be embodied as a non-transitory computer readable medium (eg, the memory 503 of the controller 360) and executed by the controller 360 as an executable logic routine (eg, a code line, a software program) , firmware, etc.).

在一實施例中，太陽能監測引擎507可接收由太陽能收集器310之感測器輸出之任何資料且將其儲存於位於控制器310之記憶體503中之一資料儲存器514中。在另一實施例中，太陽能監測引擎507透過一I/O介面511而與一中央通訊集線器(下文將討論)通訊且將自太陽能收集器310之感測器接收之資料傳輸至該中央通訊集線器。在又一實施例中，太陽能監測引擎507將自太陽能收集器310之感測器接收之資料儲存於資料儲存器514中且將自太陽能收集器310之感測器接收之資料傳輸至一中央通訊集線器。 In one embodiment, the solar energy monitoring engine 507 can receive any data output by the sensors of the solar collector 310 and store it in a data store 514 located in the memory 503 of the controller 310. In another embodiment, the solar energy monitoring engine 507 communicates with a central communication hub (discussed below) through an I/O interface 511 and transmits data received from the sensors of the solar collector 310 to the central communication hub. . In yet another embodiment, the solar energy monitoring engine 507 stores the data received from the sensors of the solar collector 310 in the data store 514 and transmits the data received from the sensors of the solar collector 310 to a central communication. Hub.

在一實施例中，電池充電電路510包含感測由電池組320保持之充電位準及自電池組320釋放之電量的一或多個感測器(圖中未展示)。該一或多個感測器輸出表示由電池組320保持之充電位準及自電池組320釋放之電量的資料。對電池充電電路510之控制可體現為一電池監測引擎509之部分。電池監測引擎509可體現為儲存於一非暫時性電腦可讀媒體(例如控制器360之記憶體503)上且由控制器360執行之一可執行邏輯常式(例如程式碼行、一軟體程式、韌體等等)之形式。 In one embodiment, battery charging circuit 510 includes one or more sensors (not shown) that sense the level of charge held by battery pack 320 and the amount of power released from battery pack 320. The one or more sensors output data indicative of the level of charge held by the battery pack 320 and the amount of power released from the battery pack 320. Control of battery charging circuit 510 can be embodied as part of a battery monitoring engine 509. The battery monitoring engine 509 can be embodied as a non-transitory computer readable medium (eg, the memory 503 of the controller 360) and executed by the controller 360 as an executable logic routine (eg, a code line, a software program) , firmware, etc.).

在一實施例中，電池監測引擎509可接收由電池充電電路510之感測器輸出之任何資料且將其儲存於位於控制器310之記憶體503中之一資料儲存器514中。在另一實施例中，電池監測引擎509透過一I/O介面511而與一中央通訊集線器(下文將討論)通訊且將自電池充電電路510之感測器接收之資料傳輸至該中央通訊集線器。在又一實施例中，電池監測引擎509將自電池充電電路510之感測器接收之資料儲存 於資料儲存器514中且將所接收之資料傳輸至一中央通訊集線器。 In one embodiment, battery monitoring engine 509 can receive any data output by the sensor of battery charging circuit 510 and store it in a data store 514 located in memory 503 of controller 310. In another embodiment, the battery monitoring engine 509 communicates with a central communication hub (discussed below) through an I/O interface 511 and transmits data received from the sensors of the battery charging circuit 510 to the central communication hub. . In yet another embodiment, the battery monitoring engine 509 stores data received from sensors of the battery charging circuit 510. The data store 514 and the received data are transmitted to a central communication hub.

太陽能板505包含一熱保護模組575。為了監測溫度，熱保護模組575在整個太陽能板505之任何部分中包含定位於一或多個位置中之一或多個感測器。熱保護模組575連接至控制器360且可用以將資料自太陽能板505傳輸至外部個人運算裝置。 The solar panel 505 includes a thermal protection module 575. To monitor temperature, thermal protection module 575 includes one or more sensors positioned in one or more locations throughout any portion of solar panel 505. Thermal protection module 575 is coupled to controller 360 and can be used to transfer data from solar panel 505 to an external personal computing device.

如圖中所展示，太陽能板505可包含整合光源585。整合光源585可包含位於太陽能板505之外殼內或安置於太陽能板505之外殼之一外表面上之一或多個整合燈且可用作一光源。該等整合燈可變動色彩、強度、色溫大小、頻率及/或亮度。整合光源585可耦合至控制器360。整合光源585可用以將資料自太陽能板505傳輸至外部個人運算裝置。 As shown in the figures, solar panel 505 can include an integrated light source 585. The integrated light source 585 can include one or more integrated lights located within the outer casing of the solar panel 505 or disposed on one of the outer surfaces of the outer casing of the solar panel 505 and can be used as a light source. These integrated lights can vary color, intensity, color temperature, frequency and/or brightness. Integrated light source 585 can be coupled to controller 360. Integrated light source 585 can be used to transfer data from solar panel 505 to an external personal computing device.

太陽能板505進一步包含一電網頻率、振幅、電力相位偵測同步器及頻率多工收發器525，其可使多個AC電源同步且經由一標準AC電力線而使資料在一或多個太陽能板505之間傳輸。 The solar panel 505 further includes a grid frequency, amplitude, power phase detection synchronizer, and frequency multiplex transceiver 525 that can synchronize multiple AC power sources and cause data on one or more solar panels 505 via a standard AC power line. Transfer between.

太陽能板505進一步包含一頻率產生器，諸如一50Hz或60Hz純正弦波產生器535。該頻率產生器亦可為經組態以依一特定參考頻率輸出一信號之其他類型之產生器。正弦波產生器535可將一正弦波參考提供至DC轉AC轉換器370。正弦波產生器535可耦合至控制器360以及電網頻率、振幅、電力相位偵測同步器及頻率多工收發器525。再者，正弦波產生器535可包含類比及/或數位電路。 Solar panel 505 further includes a frequency generator, such as a 50 Hz or 60 Hz pure sine wave generator 535. The frequency generator can also be another type of generator configured to output a signal at a particular reference frequency. The sine wave generator 535 can provide a sine wave reference to the DC to AC converter 370. The sine wave generator 535 can be coupled to the controller 360 as well as the grid frequency, amplitude, power phase detection synchronizer, and frequency multiplex transceiver 525. Furthermore, sine wave generator 535 can include analog and/or digital circuits.

太陽能板505可進一步包含安置於太陽能板505之外殼內之一冷卻風扇545。冷卻風扇545可包含依最佳地使由太陽能板505之外殼至少部分形成之一內部(其中安置一或多個組件)通風之一方式配置之一或多個冷卻風扇。冷卻風扇545可耦合至熱保護模組575及/或控制器360。 The solar panel 505 can further include a cooling fan 545 disposed within the outer casing of the solar panel 505. The cooling fan 545 can include one or more cooling fans configured to optimally ventilate one of the interiors of the solar panel 505, at least partially formed therein, in which one or more components are disposed. Cooling fan 545 can be coupled to thermal protection module 575 and/or controller 360.

此外，太陽能板505包含一AC頻率校正及濾波電路590。可由控 制器360透過50Hz或60Hz純正弦波產生器535而控制頻率校正及濾波電路590。另外，頻率校正及濾波電路590可自升壓變壓器531接收AC電力且可將經校正及濾波之AC電力輸出至太陽能板505之一保護電路515。保護電路515提供突波及熔斷保護且可由控制器360控制及監測。 In addition, solar panel 505 includes an AC frequency correction and filtering circuit 590. Controllable The controller 360 controls the frequency correction and filtering circuit 590 through a 50 Hz or 60 Hz pure sine wave generator 535. Additionally, the frequency correction and filtering circuit 590 can receive AC power from the step-up transformer 531 and can output the corrected and filtered AC power to a protection circuit 515 of the solar panel 505. Protection circuit 515 provides surge and blow protection and can be controlled and monitored by controller 360.

再者，太陽能板505具有一AC耦合開關555，其經組態以將來自AC輸入插座330之AC電力與由太陽能板505產生之AC電網等效電力耦合，使得來自AC輸入插座330及太陽能板505之同步AC電力耦合在一起以自AC輸出插座390輸出。可由控制器360結合電網頻率、振幅、電力相位偵測同步器及頻率多工收發器525而控制AC耦合開關555。 Moreover, solar panel 505 has an AC coupling switch 555 configured to couple AC power from AC input jack 330 with an AC grid equivalent power generated by solar panel 505 such that it comes from AC input jack 330 and solar panel. Synchronous AC power of 505 is coupled together to output from AC output jack 390. The AC coupling switch 555 can be controlled by the controller 360 in conjunction with the grid frequency, amplitude, power phase detection synchronizer, and frequency multiplex transceiver 525.

圖6繪示根據本發明之一例示性實施例之另一例示性太陽能板組態之一方塊圖。太陽能板組態600包含複數個太陽能板610a至610n，其等可菊鏈在一起且耦合至一電網並聯系統640以形成太陽能板組態600，其中n係大於或等於1之一整數。電網並聯系統640監測由電網產生之輸入AC電力112以判定電網是否穩定不動產生輸入AC電力112。當電網並聯系統640判定電網已失效時，電網並聯系統640指示電池組620將經轉換之AC電力660提供至複數個太陽能板610a至610n。因此，當電網失效時，電網系統640將備用電力提供至複數個太陽能板610a至610n。 6 is a block diagram of another exemplary solar panel configuration in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The solar panel configuration 600 includes a plurality of solar panels 610a through 610n that are daisy chained together and coupled to a grid parallel system 640 to form a solar panel configuration 600, where n is one integer greater than or equal to one. The grid parallel system 640 monitors the input AC power 112 generated by the grid to determine if the grid is stable and produces input AC power 112. When the grid parallel system 640 determines that the grid has failed, the grid parallel system 640 instructs the battery pack 620 to provide the converted AC power 660 to the plurality of solar panels 610a through 610n. Thus, when the grid fails, grid system 640 provides backup power to a plurality of solar panels 610a through 610n.

電網並聯系統640包含電池組620、一繼電器開關630、一DC轉AC轉換器680及一電力信號感測器650。太陽能板組態600與太陽能板100、複數個太陽能板100a至100n、太陽能板300、太陽能板400、太陽能板500及太陽能板組態200共用諸多類似特徵，因而，將僅進一步詳細討論太陽能板組態600與太陽能板100、複數個太陽能板100a至100n、太陽能板300、太陽能板400、太陽能板500及太陽能板組態200之間的差異。 The grid parallel system 640 includes a battery pack 620, a relay switch 630, a DC to AC converter 680, and a power signal sensor 650. The solar panel configuration 600 shares many similar features with the solar panel 100, the plurality of solar panels 100a to 100n, the solar panel 300, the solar panel 400, the solar panel 500, and the solar panel configuration 200. Therefore, only the solar panel will be discussed in further detail. The difference between the state 600 and the solar panel 100, the plurality of solar panels 100a to 100n, the solar panel 300, the solar panel 400, the solar panel 500, and the solar panel configuration 200.

複數個太陽能板610a至610n可包含具有較大容量之較大太陽能板來捕獲太陽能且將所捕獲之太陽能轉換成可儲存於電池組620中之DC電力。當電網並聯系統640與電網並聯時，電網並聯系統640可將複數個太陽能板610a至610n自動鏈接至輸入AC電力112。當電網並聯系統640不再與電網並聯使得複數個太陽能板610a至610n無法再取得輸入AC電力112時，電網並聯系統640亦可將經轉換之AC電力660自動提供至複數個太陽能板610a至610n。 The plurality of solar panels 610a through 610n may include larger solar panels having a larger capacity to capture solar energy and convert the captured solar energy into DC power that may be stored in the battery pack 620. When the grid parallel system 640 is in parallel with the grid, the grid parallel system 640 can automatically link the plurality of solar panels 610a through 610n to the input AC power 112. When the grid parallel system 640 is no longer in parallel with the grid such that the plurality of solar panels 610a through 610n can no longer take input AC power 112, the grid parallel system 640 can also automatically provide the converted AC power 660 to the plurality of solar panels 610a through 610n. .

可相對於電網之狀態而更新複數個太陽能板610a至610n之各者。例如，當電網失效時，可經由透過電網之AC電力線而傳輸之一信號而更新複數個太陽能板610a至610n。 Each of the plurality of solar panels 610a through 610n can be updated with respect to the state of the grid. For example, when the grid fails, a plurality of solar panels 610a through 610n can be updated via one of the signals transmitted through the AC power line of the grid.

在另一實施例中，電網並聯系統640可控制經轉換之AC電力660，使得儲存於電池組620中之DC電力因使用經轉換之AC電力660而不被消耗。例如，電網並聯系統640可使經轉換之AC電力660之使用自最大容量回撥以保存儲存於電池組620中之DC電力。 In another embodiment, the grid parallel system 640 can control the converted AC power 660 such that the DC power stored in the battery pack 620 is not consumed due to the use of the converted AC power 660. For example, the grid parallel system 640 can cause the use of the converted AC power 660 to be recalled from the maximum capacity to hold the DC power stored in the battery pack 620.

電網並聯系統640包含一繼電器開關630。當電網失效且不再將輸入AC電力112提供至電網並聯系統640使得電網並聯系統640可實質上與電網斷開時，繼電器開關630轉變成一斷開狀態(邏輯0)。電網並聯系統640即時指示DC轉AC轉換器680轉換儲存於電池組620中之DC電力以開始將經轉換之AC電力660提供至複數個太陽能板610a至610n來替代不再供應至電網並聯系統640之輸入AC電力112。經轉換之AC電力660可包含在電網停止供電之前已與包含於輸入AC電力112中之電力信號特性同步之電力信號特性。例如，經轉換之AC電力660可包含實質上類似於輸入AC電力112之頻率、相位、振幅、電壓及/或電流的一頻率、相位、振幅、電壓及/或電流。因此，複數個太陽能板610a至610n無法認識到：電網已失效且不再將輸入AC電力112提供至電網並聯系統640。 The grid parallel system 640 includes a relay switch 630. When the grid fails and the input AC power 112 is no longer provided to the grid parallel system 640 such that the grid parallel system 640 can be substantially disconnected from the grid, the relay switch 630 transitions to an open state (logic 0). The grid parallel system 640 immediately instructs the DC to AC converter 680 to convert the DC power stored in the battery pack 620 to begin providing the converted AC power 660 to the plurality of solar panels 610a through 610n instead of being no longer supplied to the grid parallel system 640. The AC power 112 is input. The converted AC power 660 can include power signal characteristics that have been synchronized with the characteristics of the power signals included in the input AC power 112 before the grid is powered down. For example, the converted AC power 660 can include a frequency, phase, amplitude, voltage, and/or current that is substantially similar to the frequency, phase, amplitude, voltage, and/or current of the input AC power 112. Thus, the plurality of solar panels 610a through 610n are unable to recognize that the grid has failed and the input AC power 112 is no longer provided to the grid parallel system 640.

在電網失效之後，電力信號感測器650繼續感測繼電器開關630之失效側上之電力信號特性。例如，電力信號感測器650繼續感測繼電器開關630之失效側上之電壓、電流、頻率及/或相位。隨著電網開始恢復供電，電力信號感測器650認識到：繼電器開關630之失效側上之電力信號特性開始展示電網在恢復供電。隨著電網變穩定，電網並聯系統640開始調整經轉換之AC電力660之電力信號特性以使其變成實質上等於由電力信號感測器650感測之輸入AC電力112之電力信號特性。例如，電網並聯系統640使經轉換之AC電力660同步，使得經轉換之AC電力660之頻率、相位、振幅、電壓及電流變成實質上等於由電力信號感測器650感測之輸入AC電力112之頻率、相位、振幅、電壓及電流。 After the grid fails, power signal sensor 650 continues to sense the power signal characteristics on the failed side of relay switch 630. For example, power signal sensor 650 continues to sense the voltage, current, frequency, and/or phase on the failed side of relay switch 630. As the grid begins to resume power supply, power signal sensor 650 recognizes that the power signal characteristics on the failed side of relay switch 630 begin to show that the grid is recovering power. As the grid becomes stable, the grid parallel system 640 begins to adjust the power signal characteristics of the converted AC power 660 to become substantially equal to the power signal characteristics of the input AC power 112 sensed by the power signal sensor 650. For example, the grid parallel system 640 synchronizes the converted AC power 660 such that the frequency, phase, amplitude, voltage, and current of the converted AC power 660 become substantially equal to the input AC power 112 sensed by the power signal sensor 650. Frequency, phase, amplitude, voltage and current.

在經轉換之AC電力660之電力信號特性係實質上等於輸入AC電力112之電力信號特性之後，電網並聯系統640使繼電器開關630轉變成一閉合位置(邏輯1)。接著，複數個太陽能板610a至610n不再藉由經轉換之AC電力660而運行，而是藉由電網提供之輸入AC電力112而運行。 After the power signal characteristics of the converted AC power 660 are substantially equal to the power signal characteristics of the input AC power 112, the grid parallel system 640 causes the relay switch 630 to transition to a closed position (logic 1). Next, the plurality of solar panels 610a through 610n are no longer operated by the converted AC power 660, but are operated by the input AC power 112 provided by the grid.

圖7展示一無線太陽能板組態700之一說明圖。無線太陽能板組態700包含一用戶端710、一網路720及一太陽能板730。 FIG. 7 shows an illustration of a wireless solar panel configuration 700. The wireless solar panel configuration 700 includes a client 710, a network 720, and a solar panel 730.

一或多個用戶端710可經由網路720而連接至一或多個太陽能板730。用戶端710可為包含至少一處理器、至少一記憶體及至少一網路介面之一裝置。例如，可在一個人電腦、一手持式電腦、一個人數位助理(「PDA」)、一智慧型電話、一行動電話、一遊戲主控台、一視訊轉換器及其類似者上實施用戶端。 One or more clients 710 can be connected to one or more solar panels 730 via network 720. The client 710 can be a device including at least one processor, at least one memory, and at least one network interface. For example, the client can be implemented on a personal computer, a handheld computer, a number of personal assistants ("PDAs"), a smart phone, a mobile phone, a game console, a video converter, and the like.

用戶端710可經由網路720而與太陽能板730通訊。網路720包含一或多個網路，諸如網際網路。在本發明之一些實施例中，網路720可包含一或多個廣域網路(「WAN」)或區域網路(「LAN」)。網路720 可利用一或多個網路技術，諸如乙太網路、快速乙太網路、十億位元乙太網路、虛擬私有網路(「VPN」)、遠端VPN存取、IEEE 802.11標準之一變型(諸如Wi-Fi)及其類似者。通過網路720之通訊使用一或多個網路通訊協定，其包含可靠串流協定，諸如傳輸控制協定(「TCP」)。此等實例具繪示性且不意欲限制本發明。 Client 710 can communicate with solar panel 730 via network 720. Network 720 includes one or more networks, such as the Internet. In some embodiments of the invention, network 720 may include one or more wide area networks ("WAN") or regional networks ("LAN"). Network 720 Can utilize one or more network technologies such as Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Virtual Private Network ("VPN"), Remote VPN Access, IEEE 802.11 Standard One variant (such as Wi-Fi) and the like. Communication over network 720 uses one or more network protocols, including reliable streaming protocols, such as Transmission Control Protocol ("TCP"). These examples are illustrative and are not intended to limit the invention.

太陽能板730包含控制器360。控制器360可為如上文所描述之任何類型之處理(或運算)裝置。例如，控制器360可為一工作站、行動裝置、電腦、及電腦、視訊轉換器或其他運算裝置之叢集。亦可在相同運算裝置(其可包含軟體、韌體、硬體或其等之一組合)上實施多個模組。軟體可包含一作業系統上之一或多個應用程式。硬體可包含(但不限於)一處理器、記憶體及一圖形使用者介面(「GUI」)顯示器。 Solar panel 730 includes a controller 360. Controller 360 can be any type of processing (or computing) device as described above. For example, controller 360 can be a cluster of workstations, mobile devices, computers, and computers, video converters, or other computing devices. Multiple modules may also be implemented on the same computing device (which may include a combination of software, firmware, hardware, or the like). The software can include one or more applications on an operating system. The hardware can include, but is not limited to, a processor, a memory, and a graphical user interface ("GUI") display.

用戶端710可經由網路720而與太陽能板730通訊以指示太陽能板730基於一天之時間、天氣條件、旅行安排、能源價格等等而採取適當行動。例如，用戶端710可與太陽能板730通訊以指示太陽能板730在一天之陽光不足期間經由電網提供之輸入AC電力而對其電池充電。在另一實例中，用戶端710可經由網路720而與太陽能板730通訊以指示太陽能板730在陽光峰值期間中斷由包含於太陽能板730中之內部電池提供之DC電力。在此一實例中，用戶端710可與太陽能板730通訊以在非陽光峰值期間藉由太陽能板730捕獲之太陽能而對太陽能板730之內部電池充電，同時太陽能板730依賴於由電網提供之輸入AC電力。接著，當電網中斷時，用戶端710可與太陽能板730通訊以藉由在峰值期間被充電之太陽能板730之內部電池而運行。在另一實施例中，用戶端710可經由網路720而與太陽能板730通訊以接收太陽能板730之狀態更新。 Client 710 can communicate with solar panel 730 via network 720 to instruct solar panel 730 to take appropriate action based on time of day, weather conditions, travel arrangements, energy prices, and the like. For example, the client 710 can communicate with the solar panel 730 to instruct the solar panel 730 to charge its battery via the input AC power provided by the grid during a day of insufficient sunlight. In another example, the client 710 can communicate with the solar panel 730 via the network 720 to instruct the solar panel 730 to interrupt DC power provided by internal batteries included in the solar panel 730 during peak sunlight. In this example, the client 710 can communicate with the solar panel 730 to charge the internal battery of the solar panel 730 during solar non-sunlight peaks by solar energy captured by the solar panel 730, while the solar panel 730 relies on input provided by the grid. AC power. Next, when the grid is interrupted, the client 710 can communicate with the solar panel 730 to operate by the internal battery of the solar panel 730 that is being charged during the peak period. In another embodiment, the client 710 can communicate with the solar panel 730 via the network 720 to receive status updates of the solar panel 730.

太陽能板730亦可包含一GPS。用戶端710可經由網路720而與太 陽能板730通訊以分析太陽能板730之GPS座標且調整太陽能板730，使得太陽能板730可依使所捕獲之太陽能最大化之一角度面向太陽。 The solar panel 730 can also include a GPS. Client 710 can be connected via network 720 The yang panel 730 communicates to analyze the GPS coordinates of the solar panel 730 and adjust the solar panel 730 such that the solar panel 730 can face the sun at an angle that maximizes the captured solar energy.

太陽能板730亦可包含建置於其背部中之一傾斜機構，其具有調整太陽能板730之角度以使太陽能板730最大程度地曝露於太陽能之一步進馬達。 The solar panel 730 can also include a tilt mechanism built into its back that has a stepping motor that adjusts the angle of the solar panel 730 to maximize exposure of the solar panel 730 to solar energy.

用戶端710亦可經由網路720而遠端控制太陽能板730之輸出AC電力。因此，用戶端710可回撥太陽能板730之輸出AC電力，使得儲存於太陽能板730之電池組中之DC電力不被消耗。 The client 710 can also remotely control the output AC power of the solar panel 730 via the network 720. Therefore, the client 710 can call back the output AC power of the solar panel 730 such that the DC power stored in the battery pack of the solar panel 730 is not consumed.

在一實施例中，用戶端710可經由網路720而獲得與太陽能板730有關之資訊，該資訊可包含(但不限於)由太陽能板730產生之能量、由太陽能板730消耗之能量、太陽能板730之傾斜度、太陽能板730之角度、太陽能板730之GPS座標及與太陽能板730有關之任何其他資訊(其等可經由網路720而傳送至用戶端710)，如熟習相關技術者將在不背離本發明之精神及範疇之情況下明白。 In an embodiment, the client 710 can obtain information related to the solar panel 730 via the network 720, and the information can include, but is not limited to, energy generated by the solar panel 730, energy consumed by the solar panel 730, and solar energy. The slope of the board 730, the angle of the solar panel 730, the GPS coordinates of the solar panel 730, and any other information related to the solar panel 730 (which may be transmitted to the client 710 via the network 720), as will be appreciated by those skilled in the art. It will be understood without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

圖8係根據本發明之一例示性實施例之太陽能板之例示性操作步驟之一流程圖。本發明不受限於此操作描述。確切而言，其他操作控制流程亦可在本發明之範疇及精神內。以下討論描述圖8中之步驟。 Figure 8 is a flow diagram of one exemplary operational sequence of a solar panel in accordance with an illustrative embodiment of the present invention. The invention is not limited by this description of the operation. Rather, other operational control processes are also within the scope and spirit of the present invention. The following discussion describes the steps in Figure 8.

在步驟810中，光伏太陽能收集器310自太陽收集太陽能。 In step 810, the photovoltaic solar collector 310 collects solar energy from the sun.

在步驟820中，將所收集之太陽能轉換成所捕獲之DC電力305。 In step 820, the collected solar energy is converted to captured DC power 305.

在步驟830中，將所捕獲之DC電力305儲存於一電池組320中。 In step 830, the captured DC power 305 is stored in a battery pack 320.

在步驟840中，AC輸入插座330接收自太陽能板外部之一AC電源產生(例如，由公用電網產生)之輸入AC電力112。 In step 840, the AC input jack 330 receives input AC power 112 generated (eg, generated by a utility grid) from one of the external sources of solar panels.

在步驟850中，電力信號感測器340偵測輸入AC電力112何時耦合至AC輸入插座330。 In step 850, power signal sensor 340 detects when input AC power 112 is coupled to AC input jack 330.

在步驟860中，若電力信號感測器340偵測到輸入AC電力112，則自動產生與輸入AC電力112並聯之太陽能板之獨立輸出AC電力195。 In step 860, if the power signal sensor 340 detects the input AC power 112, an independent output AC power 195 of the solar panel in parallel with the input AC power 112 is automatically generated.

圖9繪示根據本發明之一例示性實施例之一太陽能板連接器組態之一俯視圖。太陽能板連接器組態900表示包含複數個太陽能板100(a至n)之一太陽能板連接器組態，複數個太陽能板100(a至n)可菊鏈在一起以形成太陽能板連接器組態900，其中n係大於或等於2之一整數。新增至太陽能板連接器組態900之各太陽能板100(a至n)可產生與太陽能板連接器組態900之輸出AC電力195a及輸出AC電力195b並聯之輸出AC電力195n。各太陽能板100(a至n)可經由複數個太陽能板連接器910(a至n)而彼此連接，其中n係大於或等於1之一整數。各太陽能板連接器910(a至n)使輸出AC電力195(a至n)自各個太陽能板100(a至n)之輸出轉變成各個太陽能板100(b至n)之輸入。例如，太陽能板連接器910a使輸出AC電力195a自太陽能板100a之輸出轉變成太陽能板100b之輸入，且太陽能板連接器910n使輸出AC電力195b自太陽能板100b之輸出轉變成太陽能板100n之輸入。一終端纜線920自太陽能板連接器組態900中之最後太陽能板100n接收輸出AC電力195n。 9 is a top plan view of one solar panel connector configuration in accordance with an illustrative embodiment of the present invention. The solar panel connector configuration 900 represents a solar panel connector configuration comprising a plurality of solar panels 100 (a to n), the plurality of solar panels 100 (a to n) being daisy chained together to form a solar panel connector set State 900, wherein n is greater than or equal to one integer of two. Each of the solar panels 100 (a through n) added to the solar panel connector configuration 900 can produce an output AC power 195n in parallel with the output AC power 195a and the output AC power 195b of the solar panel connector configuration 900. Each of the solar panels 100 (a to n) may be connected to each other via a plurality of solar panel connectors 910 (a to n), wherein n is one integer greater than or equal to one. Each of the solar panel connectors 910 (a to n) converts the output of the output AC power 195 (a to n) from the respective solar panels 100 (a to n) into inputs of the respective solar panels 100 (b to n). For example, solar panel connector 910a converts output AC power 195a from the output of solar panel 100a to input of solar panel 100b, and solar panel connector 910n converts output AC power 195b from the output of solar panel 100b to the input of solar panel 100n. . A terminal cable 920 receives the output AC power 195n from the last solar panel 100n in the solar panel connector configuration 900.

習知太陽能板組態包含藉由連接各太陽能板之諸多習知導線而菊鏈在一起之太陽能板。需要諸多習知導線來適當菊鏈由各太陽能板產生之電力以提供輸出電力。亦需要諸多習知導線用於各太陽能板之間的資料通訊。該諸多習知導線通常為繫繞式的(tie wrapped)且戰略性地定位於太陽能板之間。 Conventional solar panel configurations include solar panels that are daisy-chained together by a number of conventional wires that connect the various solar panels. Many conventional wires are needed to properly daisy-chain the power generated by each solar panel to provide output power. Many conventional wires are also needed for data communication between solar panels. Many of the conventional wires are typically tie wrapped and strategically positioned between solar panels.

在習知太陽能板組態中將太陽能板菊鏈在一起所需之導線量增加安裝程序之難度。諸多導線必須經適當定位以使支撐習知太陽能板組態之結構上之結構應力最小化。在安裝期間，亦需要額外時間來適當安裝太陽能板。太陽能板之安裝者必須適當定位及繫繞各太陽能板之導線以使可導致之任何損壞之風險最小化。定位諸多習知導線所花費之額外時間較可觀且增加使用諸多習知導線來完成安裝程序所需之時間。 The amount of wire required to daisy-chain solar panels together in a conventional solar panel configuration increases the difficulty of the installation procedure. Many of the wires must be properly positioned to minimize the structural stresses that support the structural configuration of conventional solar panels. Additional time is required to properly install the solar panels during installation. The installer of the solar panel must properly position and tie the wires of each solar panel to minimize the risk of any damage that can result. The extra time spent locating many conventional wires is considerable and increases the time required to complete the installation process using many conventional wires.

導線量亦係一安全隱患。結構失效可發生於導線未被適當定位時。例如，當未適當分配導線之重量時，支撐太陽能板之菊鏈的結構可失效以引起損壞及/或傷害。電損壞亦可發生於導線未被適當定位時。導線上之結構應力及/或由不當定位導線引起之結構應力亦可導致兩國或兩個以上導線之間的一電反應。 The amount of wire is also a safety hazard. Structural failure can occur when the wire is not properly positioned. For example, when the weight of the wire is not properly dispensed, the structure of the daisy chain supporting the solar panel may fail to cause damage and/or injury. Electrical damage can also occur when the wires are not properly positioned. Structural stresses on the wires and/or structural stresses caused by improperly positioned wires can also cause an electrical reaction between two or more wires.

諸多導線亦抑制習知菊鏈太陽能板組態之總效率。透過導線之電力之選路因電力損耗而降低總電力效率。諸多導線亦可抑制移動習知菊鏈太陽能板組態時之移動性。起因於適當定位諸多導線之困難阻止安裝者拆卸太陽能板且接著將太陽能板重新組裝於一習知菊鏈組態中之一不同位置中。 Many wires also inhibit the overall efficiency of the conventional daisy-chain solar panel configuration. The selection of power through the wire reduces the overall power efficiency due to power loss. Many wires can also inhibit the mobility of mobile daisy-chain solar panels. The difficulty due to proper positioning of the wires prevents the installer from disassembling the solar panels and then reassembling the solar panels into one of a variety of locations in a conventional daisy chain configuration.

太陽能板連接器910(a至n)無需諸多習知佈線總成。太陽能板連接器910(a至n)簡化太陽能板100(a至n)至三導體組態之連接。太陽能板連接器910(a至n)適當菊鏈輸出AC電力195(a至n)以適當使輸出電力195a及195b與輸出AC電力195n並聯。太陽能板連接器910(a至n)亦可提供太陽能板100(a至n)之各者之間的資料通訊。 Solar panel connectors 910 (a through n) do not require many conventional wiring assemblies. The solar panel connectors 910 (a through n) simplify the connection of the solar panel 100 (a to n) to the three conductor configuration. The solar panel connectors 910 (a through n) suitably daisy-chain the AC power 195 (a through n) to properly connect the output powers 195a and 195b in parallel with the output AC power 195n. Solar panel connectors 910 (a through n) may also provide data communication between each of solar panels 100 (a through n).

太陽能板100(a至n)自諸多習知導線至體現於太陽能板連接器910(a至n)中之一單個三導體組態之連接之簡化消除安裝太陽能板100(a至n)所需之負擔。並非必須解決起因於定位諸多導線之結構問題，一單一太陽能板連接器910(a至n)連接各太陽能板100(a至n)以無需諸多習知導線。消除此等導線以消除與習知菊鏈組態相關聯之結構問題。單一太陽能板連接器910(a至n)不會給習知菊鏈組態帶來一結構負擔。此外，亦使使用太陽能板連接器910(a至n)之三導體組態之安裝期間所需之時間最小化。安裝者不必再花費大量時間來適當定位導線且繫繞導線。用以連接兩個太陽能板100a及100b之單一太陽能板連接器910(a)之簡化需要安裝者將太陽能板連接器910a插入至太陽能板100a之輸出及太陽能板100b之輸入中。 The simplification of the connection of the solar panels 100 (a to n) from a number of conventional wires to a single three-conductor configuration embodied in the solar panel connectors 910 (a to n) eliminates the need to install the solar panels 100 (a to n) The burden. It is not necessary to solve the structural problem resulting from the positioning of a plurality of wires, and a single solar panel connector 910 (a to n) connects the solar panels 100 (a to n) without requiring many conventional wires. These wires are eliminated to eliminate structural problems associated with conventional daisy chain configurations. The single solar panel connectors 910 (a through n) do not impose a structural burden on the conventional daisy chain configuration. In addition, the time required during installation of the three-conductor configuration using solar panel connectors 910 (a through n) is also minimized. The installer does not have to spend a lot of time properly positioning the wires and winding the wires. The simplification of the single solar panel connector 910(a) for connecting the two solar panels 100a and 100b requires the installer to insert the solar panel connector 910a into the output of the solar panel 100a and the input of the solar panel 100b.

太陽能板連接器910(a至n)之三導體組態亦改良太陽能板連接器組態900之安全性。由於無需諸多習知導線，所以減少與可由於諸多習知導線之不當定位而發生之電損壞相關聯之風險。太陽能板連接器910(a至n)之三導體組態消除可已起因於由諸多習知導線引起之結構損壞的電損壞。三導體組態亦消除可已起因於諸多習知導線之不當定位的電損壞。 The three conductor configuration of the solar panel connectors 910 (a through n) also improves the security of the solar panel connector configuration 900. Since many conventional wires are not required, the risks associated with electrical damage that can occur due to improper positioning of many conventional wires are reduced. The three conductor configuration of solar panel connectors 910 (a through n) eliminates electrical damage that may have been caused by structural damage caused by many conventional wires. The three-conductor configuration also eliminates electrical damage that may have been caused by improper positioning of many conventional wires.

太陽能板連接器910(a至n)之三導體組態亦改良太陽能板連接器組態900之總效率。諸多習知導線至太陽能板連接器910(a至n)之三導體組態之簡化減少將電力自太陽能板轉移至太陽能板所需之導線量，其減少轉移期間所損耗之電量。歸因於使至由一單一連接器提供之三導體組態之連接最少化，可使用太陽能板連接器910(a至n)之三導體組態來最佳化電力效率。 The three conductor configuration of the solar panel connectors 910 (a through n) also improves the overall efficiency of the solar panel connector configuration 900. The simplification of the three conductor configurations of many conventional wire-to-solar panel connectors 910 (a through n) reduces the amount of wire required to transfer power from the solar panel to the solar panel, which reduces the amount of power lost during the transfer. Due to the minimization of the connection to the three conductor configuration provided by a single connector, a three conductor configuration of solar panel connectors 910 (a through n) can be used to optimize power efficiency.

太陽能板連接器910(a至n)之三導體組態亦提供太陽能板連接器組態900之移動性。歸因於免於將各太陽能板連接器910(a至n)僅安裝於各個太陽能板100(a至n)之間，安裝者可更傾向於拆卸太陽能板連接器組態900且將太陽能板連接器組態900移動至一不同位置。將太陽能板連接器組態900重新組裝於該不同位置中僅需將太陽能板連接器910(a至n)安裝於各個太陽能板100(a至n)之間以提供易移動性。 The three conductor configuration of the solar panel connectors 910 (a through n) also provides mobility of the solar panel connector configuration 900. Due to the avoidance of mounting each solar panel connector 910 (a through n) only between the respective solar panels 100 (a through n), the installer may prefer to disassemble the solar panel connector configuration 900 and place the solar panel The connector configuration 900 is moved to a different location. Reassembling the solar panel connector configuration 900 in the different locations requires only solar panel connectors 910 (a through n) to be installed between the respective solar panels 100 (a through n) to provide ease of mobility.

太陽能板連接器910(a至n)之三導體組態可相容於將輸出AC電力195a自太陽能板100a連接至太陽能板100b及將輸出AC電力195b自太陽能板100b連接至太陽能板100n。然而，太陽能板連接器910(a至n)之三導體組態亦能夠在對太陽能板連接器910(a至n)不作任何額外修改之情況下將DC電力連接至DC電力。太陽能板連接器910(a至n)之三導體組態亦可提供太陽能板100(a至n)之間的資料通訊。例如，三導體組態可支援太陽能板100(a至n)之間的電力線數據機技術(「PLM」)資料通訊。三導體組態可在不背離本發明之精神及範疇之情況下支援 太陽能板100(a至n)之間的各種形式之資料通訊。太陽能板連接器910(a至n)與AC電力及DC電力兩者之相容性及亦支援資料通訊提供連接太陽能板之額外簡化。 The three conductor configuration of the solar panel connectors 910 (a through n) is compatible with connecting the output AC power 195a from the solar panel 100a to the solar panel 100b and the output AC power 195b from the solar panel 100b to the solar panel 100n. However, the three conductor configuration of solar panel connectors 910 (a through n) is also capable of connecting DC power to DC power without any additional modifications to solar panel connectors 910 (a through n). The three conductor configuration of solar panel connectors 910 (a through n) can also provide data communication between solar panels 100 (a through n). For example, a three-conductor configuration can support Power Line Data Machine Technology ("PLM") data communication between solar panels 100 (a through n). The three-conductor configuration can be supported without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Various forms of data communication between solar panels 100 (a to n). The compatibility of solar panel connectors 910 (a to n) with both AC and DC power and also supports data communication to provide additional simplification for connecting solar panels.

如圖9中進一步所展示，太陽能板連接器910(a至n)適當菊鏈太陽能板100(a至n)以使輸出AC電力195a及195b並聯，使得太陽能板連接器組態900之總輸出AC電力增加。在菊鏈太陽能板100(a至n)時，太陽能板100b之電力輸入經由太陽能板連接器910a而耦合至太陽能板100a之電力輸出，使得由太陽能板100b接收之輸入AC電力195a實質上等於太陽能板100a之輸出AC電力195a。此外，太陽能板100n之電力輸入經由太陽能板連接器910n而耦合至太陽能板100b之一電力輸出，使得由太陽能板100n接收之輸入AC電力195b實質上等於太陽能板100b之輸出AC電力195b。 As further shown in FIG. 9, solar panel connectors 910 (a through n) suitably daisy-chain solar panels 100 (a through n) to cause output AC power 195a and 195b to be connected in parallel such that the total output of solar panel connector configuration 900 AC power increased. In the daisy chain solar panels 100 (a to n), the power input of the solar panel 100b is coupled to the power output of the solar panel 100a via the solar panel connector 910a such that the input AC power 195a received by the solar panel 100b is substantially equal to the solar energy The output of the board 100a is AC power 195a. Additionally, the power input to solar panel 100n is coupled to one of solar panel 100b's power output via solar panel connector 910n such that input AC power 195b received by solar panel 100n is substantially equal to output AC power 195b of solar panel 100b.

在太陽能板連接器910(a至n)已被適當插入以分別電連接太陽能板100(a至n)之後，包含於太陽能板連接器910(a至n)之各者中之三個導體接合AC特性以電連接在太陽能板100(a至n)之各者之間轉移之AC電力。一第一導體變成一熱連接件，一第二導體變成一接地連接件，且一第三導體變成一中性連接件，使得AC電力在太陽能板100(a至n)之各者之間適當轉移。該熱連接件、該接地連接件及該中性連接件使AC電力能夠在太陽能板100(a至n)之各者之間轉移，使得在太陽能板100(a至n)之間的轉移期間不降級及/或減少AC電力。 After the solar panel connectors 910 (a to n) have been properly inserted to electrically connect the solar panels 100 (a to n), respectively, three conductors included in each of the solar panel connectors 910 (a to n) are joined The AC characteristic electrically connects the AC power transferred between each of the solar panels 100 (a to n). A first conductor becomes a thermal connector, a second conductor becomes a ground connector, and a third conductor becomes a neutral connector such that AC power is appropriate between each of the solar panels 100 (a through n) Transfer. The thermal connector, the ground connector, and the neutral connector enable AC power to be transferred between each of the solar panels 100 (a through n) such that during transfer between the solar panels 100 (a through n) Do not downgrade and / or reduce AC power.

如上文所提及，各輸出AC電力195(a至n)可經並聯以增加太陽能板連接器組態900之總輸出AC電力。終端纜線920可定位於太陽能板連接器組態900中之最後太陽能板100n之輸出處以將由輸出AC電力195n表示之總輸出AC電力轉移至需要總輸出AC電力之一第二組態。終端纜線920包含類似於太陽能板連接器910(a至n)之連接器的一連接器930。連接器930包含可自太陽能板100n接受輸出AC電力195n之三 導體組態。纜線940可耦合至連接器930且亦包含三導體組態，該三導體組態可在輸出AC電力195n無任何降級及/或電力損耗之情況下將輸出AC電力195n適當轉移至一第二組態。例如，纜線940可耦合至一電爐，使得並聯輸出AC電力195n由纜線940適當轉移至該電爐。在另一實例中，纜線940耦合至一斷路器箱，使得太陽能板連接器組態900與電網並聯。雖然太陽能板連接器組態900描繪由太陽能板連接器910(a至n)連接之三個太陽能板100(a至n)，但任何數量之太陽能板100(a至n)可由任何數量之太陽能板連接器910(a至n)依類似於上文所詳細討論之方式的一方式連接，如熟習相關技術者將在不背離本發明之精神及範疇之情況下明白。 As mentioned above, each output AC power 195 (a through n) can be connected in parallel to increase the total output AC power of the solar panel connector configuration 900. The terminal cable 920 can be positioned at the output of the last solar panel 100n in the solar panel connector configuration 900 to transfer the total output AC power represented by the output AC power 195n to a second configuration requiring one of the total output AC power. The terminal cable 920 includes a connector 930 that is similar to the connector of the solar panel connectors 910 (a through n). The connector 930 includes three of the AC power 195n that can be received from the solar panel 100n. Conductor configuration. Cable 940 can be coupled to connector 930 and also includes a three-conductor configuration that can appropriately shift output AC power 195n to a second without any degradation and/or power loss in output AC power 195n configuration. For example, cable 940 can be coupled to an electric furnace such that parallel output AC power 195n is properly transferred from cable 940 to the electric furnace. In another example, cable 940 is coupled to a circuit breaker box such that solar panel connector configuration 900 is in parallel with the grid. While the solar panel connector configuration 900 depicts three solar panels 100 (a through n) connected by solar panel connectors 910 (a through n), any number of solar panels 100 (a through n) may be any number of solar energy The board connectors 910 (a through n) are connected in a manner similar to that discussed in detail above, as will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

圖10繪示根據本發明之一例示性實施例之一太陽能板連接器組態之一俯視圖。太陽能板連接器組態1000表示包含複數個太陽能板100(a至n)之一太陽能板連接器組態，複數個太陽能板100(a至n)可菊鏈在一起以形成太陽能板連接器組態1000，其中n係大於或等於2之一整數。太陽能板100a接收輸入DC電力1070a。因此，新增至太陽能板連接器組態1000之各後續太陽能板100(b至n)可產生與太陽能板連接器組態1000之輸出DC電力1050a及輸出DC電力1050b並聯之輸出DC電力1050n。各太陽能板100(a至n)可經由複數個太陽能板連接器910(a至n)而彼此連接，其中n係大於或等於1之一整數。各太陽能板連接器910(a至b)將輸出DC電力1050a及1050b轉變成各個太陽能板100(b至n)之各自輸入。一終端纜線920自太陽能板連接器組態1000中之最後太陽能板100n接收輸出DC電力1050n且將輸出DC電力1050n轉移至一DC/AC電力變換器1030。 10 is a top plan view of one solar panel connector configuration in accordance with an illustrative embodiment of the present invention. The solar panel connector configuration 1000 represents a solar panel connector configuration comprising a plurality of solar panels 100 (a to n), the plurality of solar panels 100 (a to n) being daisy chained together to form a solar panel connector set State 1000, wherein n is an integer greater than or equal to 2. The solar panel 100a receives input DC power 1070a. Thus, each subsequent solar panel 100 (b to n) added to the solar panel connector configuration 1000 can produce an output DC power 1050n in parallel with the output DC power 1050a and the output DC power 1050b of the solar panel connector configuration 1000. Each of the solar panels 100 (a to n) may be connected to each other via a plurality of solar panel connectors 910 (a to n), wherein n is one integer greater than or equal to one. Each solar panel connector 910 (a through b) converts the output DC power 1050a and 1050b into respective inputs of respective solar panels 100 (b through n). A terminal cable 920 receives the output DC power 1050n from the last solar panel 100n in the solar panel connector configuration 1000 and transfers the output DC power 1050n to a DC/AC power converter 1030.

圖10係在一應用中使用太陽能板連接器910(a至n)之一實例性實施方案，其中太陽能板連接器910(a至n)轉移由太陽能板100(a至n)產生之輸出DC電力1050(a至n)。在菊鏈太陽能板100(a至n)時，太陽能 板100b之電力輸入經由太陽能板連接器910a而耦合至太陽能板100a之電力輸出，使得由太陽能板100b接收之輸入DC電力1050a實質上等於太陽能板100a之輸出DC電力1050a。太陽能板100n之電力輸入經由太陽能板連接器910b而耦合至太陽能板100b之電力輸出，使得由太陽能板100n接收之輸入DC電力1050b實質上等於太陽能板100b之輸出DC電力1050b。 Figure 10 is an exemplary embodiment of a solar panel connector 910 (a through n) used in an application where solar panel connectors 910 (a through n) transfer the output DC produced by solar panels 100 (a through n) Electricity 1050 (a to n). When daisy chain solar panels 100 (a to n), solar energy The power input to the board 100b is coupled to the power output of the solar panel 100a via the solar panel connector 910a such that the input DC power 1050a received by the solar panel 100b is substantially equal to the output DC power 1050a of the solar panel 100a. The power input to solar panel 100n is coupled to the power output of solar panel 100b via solar panel connector 910b such that input DC power 1050b received by solar panel 100n is substantially equal to output DC power 1050b of solar panel 100b.

在太陽能板連接器910(a至b)已被適當插入以分別電連接太陽能板100(a至b)及太陽能板100(b至n)之後，包含於太陽能板連接器910(a至b)之各者中之三個導體接合DC特性以電連接在太陽能板100(a至n)之各者之間轉移之DC電力。一第一導體變成一正連接件，一第二導體變成一接地連接件，且一第三導體變成一負連接件，使得DC電力在太陽能板100(a至n)之各者之間適當轉移。該正連接件、該接地連接件及該負連接件使DC電力能夠在太陽能板100(a至n)之各者之間轉移，使得在太陽能板100(a至n)之間的轉移期間不降級及/或減少DC電力。 After the solar panel connectors 910 (a to b) have been properly inserted to electrically connect the solar panels 100 (a to b) and the solar panels 100 (b to n), respectively, included in the solar panel connectors 910 (a to b) Three of the conductors engage DC characteristics to electrically connect the DC power transferred between each of the solar panels 100 (a through n). A first conductor becomes a positive connection, a second conductor becomes a ground connection, and a third conductor becomes a negative connection such that DC power is properly transferred between each of the solar panels 100 (a through n) . The positive connector, the ground connector, and the negative connector enable DC power to be transferred between the solar panels 100 (a through n) such that during the transition between the solar panels 100 (a through n) Downgrade and / or reduce DC power.

如上文所提及，各輸出DC電力1050(a至n)可經並聯以增加太陽能板連接器組態1000之總輸出DC電力。終端纜線920可定位於DC太陽能板連接器組態1000中之最後太陽能板100n之輸出處以將由輸出DC電力1050n表示之總輸出DC電力轉移至將總輸出DC電力轉換成AC電力之DC/AC電力變換器1030。纜線940可耦合至將輸出DC電力1050n轉移至DC/AC電力變換器1030之太陽能板連接器910n。終端纜線920及太陽能板連接器910n可在輸出DC電力1050n無任何降級及/或電力損耗之情況下將輸出DC電力1050n適當轉移至DC/AC變換器1030。 As mentioned above, each output DC power 1050 (a through n) can be connected in parallel to increase the total output DC power of the solar panel connector configuration 1000. The terminal cable 920 can be positioned at the output of the last solar panel 100n in the DC solar panel connector configuration 1000 to transfer the total output DC power represented by the output DC power 1050n to DC/AC that converts the total output DC power to AC power. Power converter 1030. Cable 940 can be coupled to solar panel connector 910n that transfers output DC power 1050n to DC/AC power converter 1030. The terminal cable 920 and the solar panel connector 910n can properly transfer the output DC power 1050n to the DC/AC converter 1030 without any degradation and/or power loss of the output DC power 1050n.

圖11繪示根據本發明之一例示性實施例之一太陽能板連接器組態之一俯視圖。太陽能板連接器組態1100表示包含複數個太陽能板 100(a至n)之一太陽能板連接器組態，複數個太陽能板100(a至n)可一起菊鏈成複數個列以形成太陽能板連接器組態1100，其中n係大於或等於2之一整數。太陽能板100(a至d)經組態成一第一列且太陽能板100(e至n)經組態成一第二列。一連接橋1120將第一列之太陽能板100(a至d)菊鏈至第二列之太陽能板100(e至n)。因此，連接橋1120可用以菊鏈任何兩列之太陽能板且多個連接橋可用以將多個列菊鏈在一起。如上文所詳細討論，由各太陽能板100(a至n)產生之輸出AC或DC電力可沿線並聯菊鏈，直至輸出太陽能板連接器組態1100之最後太陽能板100(e)之輸出AC或DC電力。一終端纜線920自太陽能板連接器組態1100中之最後太陽能板100n接收輸出AC或DC電力。 11 is a top plan view of one solar panel connector configuration in accordance with an illustrative embodiment of the present invention. Solar panel connector configuration 1100 is shown to include a plurality of solar panels 100 (a to n) solar panel connector configuration, a plurality of solar panels 100 (a to n) may be daisy chained together to form a solar panel connector configuration 1100, wherein n is greater than or equal to 2 One of the integers. Solar panels 100 (a through d) are configured into a first column and solar panels 100 (e through n) are configured into a second column. A connecting bridge 1120 daisy-chains the solar panels 100 (a to d) of the first column to the solar panels 100 (e to n) of the second column. Thus, the bridge 1120 can be used to daisy chain any two columns of solar panels and multiple bridges can be used to daisy chain multiple columns together. As discussed in detail above, the output AC or DC power generated by each solar panel 100 (a through n) can be daisy-chained in parallel until the output of the last solar panel 100(e) of the output solar panel connector configuration 1100 is AC or DC power. A terminal cable 920 receives output AC or DC power from the last solar panel 100n in the solar panel connector configuration 1100.

圖11係在一應用中使用連接橋1120之一實例性實施方案，其中(諸如)當太陽能板100(a至n)定位於一房屋之屋頂上時，太陽能板100(a至n)配置成多個列。在菊鏈多個列中之太陽能板100(a至n)時，連接橋1120提供太陽能板100(a至n)之各列之間的輸出AC或DC電力之轉變。 11 is an exemplary embodiment of the use of a connecting bridge 1120 in an application in which, for example, when solar panels 100 (a through n) are positioned on a roof of a house, solar panels 100 (a through n) are configured to Multiple columns. The connecting bridge 1120 provides a transition of the output AC or DC power between the columns of the solar panels 100 (a through n) when the solar panels 100 (a through n) in the plurality of columns are daisy chained.

例如，太陽能板100d接收輸入AC電力且變成太陽能板連接器組態1100中之主控單元。接著，AC電力經由太陽能板連接器910(a至c)而並聯通過第一列之太陽能板100(a至d)。然而，在由太陽能板100a產生輸出AC電力之後，耦合至太陽能板100a之輸出及連接橋1120之纜線1140的太陽能板連接器1130a將輸出AC電力轉移至太陽能板連接器1130b。太陽能板連接器1130b耦合至連接橋1120之纜線1140及太陽能板100n之輸入。接著，太陽能板連接器1130b將太陽能板100a之輸出AC電力轉移至太陽能板100n，使得輸出AC電力繼續並聯通過第二列之太陽能板100(e至n)。由太陽能板連接器組態1100中之最後太陽能板100e產生之輸出AC電力接著被轉移至終端纜線920之太陽能板連接器930，且接著如上文所詳細討論般轉移。此外，如上文所詳細討 論，當由主控太陽能板100d提供DC電力時，連接橋1120亦可轉移輸出DC電力。 For example, solar panel 100d receives input AC power and becomes the master unit in solar panel connector configuration 1100. Next, the AC power is passed in parallel through the solar panels 100 (a to d) of the first column via the solar panel connectors 910 (a to c). However, after the output AC power is generated by the solar panel 100a, the solar panel connector 1130a coupled to the output of the solar panel 100a and the cable 1140 of the bridge 1120 transfers the output AC power to the solar panel connector 1130b. Solar panel connector 1130b is coupled to the input of cable 1140 and solar panel 100n of connection bridge 1120. Next, the solar panel connector 1130b transfers the output AC power of the solar panel 100a to the solar panel 100n such that the output AC power continues to pass in parallel through the solar panels 100 (e to n) of the second column. The output AC power generated by the last solar panel 100e in the solar panel connector configuration 1100 is then transferred to the solar panel connector 930 of the terminal cable 920 and then transferred as discussed in detail above. In addition, as detailed above It is to be noted that when the DC power is supplied from the master solar panel 100d, the bridge 1120 can also transfer the output DC power.

圖11A繪示根據本發明之一太陽能板連接器組態之另一實施例之一俯視圖。太陽能板連接器組態1100a表示包含複數個太陽能板1102(a至n)之一太陽能板連接器組態，複數個太陽能板1102(a至n)可一起菊鏈成複數個列或其他配置以形成太陽能板組態1100a，其中(n)係大於或等於2之一整數。如此例示性實施例中所繪示，太陽能板1102(a至n)經組態成一第一列1104及一第二列1106。太陽能板1102(a至n)之各者經進一步組態有複數個連接器插頭插座，其等定位於與接收太陽能之一太陽能板之側1108(a至n)相對之太陽能板1102(a至n)之底部或側上。另外，沿太陽能板1102(a至n)之側之各者定位之連接器之複數個插座定位於太陽能板1102(a至n)之各者之背側1108(a至n)上，換言之，在一大體上呈矩形之太陽能板中，將存在用於接收太陽能板連接器1112(a至n)之一組之至少四個連接器插座1110。太陽能板連接器1112(a至n)之各者經調適以藉由附接至背側1108(a至n)而平裝(flush mount)太陽能板1102(a至n)。然而，因為太陽能板1102(a至n)具有沿太陽能板之邊緣之各者定位之插座1110，所以太陽能板可依各種方式連接。換言之，太陽能板可依一大體經度方式沿太陽能板之各者之長邊連接或連接於太陽能板之短邊上，諸如，當將一太陽能板自一列1104連接至另一列1106時，可連接於太陽能板之短邊上。如圖中所展示，太陽能板連接器1112d將太陽能板連接在一起且因此將列連接在一起。另外，一相同太陽能板連接器橋1114允許太陽能板連接至可不直接對照於一既有太陽能板(諸如可位於一屋頂之其他側上之一太陽能板)之其他太陽能板且透過一纜線1116而提供至需要電之房屋或其他結構或裝置之意動性(cognativity)。 Figure 11A is a top plan view of another embodiment of a solar panel connector configuration in accordance with the present invention. The solar panel connector configuration 1100a represents a solar panel connector configuration comprising a plurality of solar panels 1102 (a through n), the plurality of solar panels 1102 (a through n) being daisy-chained together into a plurality of columns or other configurations A solar panel configuration 1100a is formed in which (n) is greater than or equal to one integer of two. As illustrated in such exemplary embodiments, solar panels 1102 (a through n) are configured as a first column 1104 and a second column 1106. Each of the solar panels 1102 (a through n) is further configured with a plurality of connector plug receptacles that are positioned relative to the solar panel 1102 (a to the side 1108 (a through n) that receives one of the solar panels n) on the bottom or side. In addition, a plurality of sockets of the connectors positioned along the sides of the solar panels 1102 (a to n) are positioned on the back sides 1108 (a to n) of each of the solar panels 1102 (a to n), in other words, In a generally rectangular solar panel, there will be at least four connector receptacles 1110 for receiving one of the solar panel connectors 1112 (a through n). Each of the solar panel connectors 1112 (a through n) is adapted to flush mount solar panels 1102 (a through n) by attachment to the back side 1108 (a through n). However, because the solar panels 1102 (a through n) have receptacles 1110 positioned along the edges of the solar panels, the solar panels can be connected in a variety of ways. In other words, the solar panels can be connected or connected to the short sides of the solar panels along a long side of each of the solar panels in a large longitude manner, such as when a solar panel is connected from one column 1104 to another column 1106, On the short side of the solar panel. As shown in the figures, the solar panel connector 1112d joins the solar panels together and thus joins the columns together. Additionally, an identical solar panel connector bridge 1114 allows the solar panel to be connected to other solar panels that may not be directly referenced to an existing solar panel (such as one that may be located on one of the other sides of a roof) and through a cable 1116. Provides the cognativity to a house or other structure or device that requires electricity.

圖12繪示根據本發明之一例示性實施例之一實例性太陽能板連 接器。太陽能板連接器1200包含一第一導體封閉體1210a、一第二導體封閉體1210b及一第三導體封閉體1210c。太陽能板連接器1200亦包含一第一導體封閉體1220a、一第二導體封閉體1220b及一第三導體封閉體1220c。一第一導體1230a係由第一導體封閉體1210a及1220a封閉。一第二導體1230b係由第二導體封閉體1210b及1220b封閉。一第三導體1230c係由第三導體封閉體1210c及1220c封閉。一中央區段1240將第一導體封閉體1210a耦合至第一導體封閉體1220a，將第二導體封閉體1210b耦合至第二導體封閉體1220b，且將第三導體封閉體1210c耦合至第三導體封閉體1220c。太陽能板連接器1200係太陽能板連接器910a至910n之一實例性實施例且共用上文所詳細討論之諸多類似特徵。 12 illustrates an exemplary solar panel connection in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Connector. The solar panel connector 1200 includes a first conductor enclosure 1210a, a second conductor enclosure 1210b, and a third conductor enclosure 1210c. The solar panel connector 1200 also includes a first conductor enclosure 1220a, a second conductor enclosure 1220b, and a third conductor enclosure 1220c. A first conductor 1230a is enclosed by first conductor enclosures 1210a and 1220a. A second conductor 1230b is enclosed by second conductor enclosures 1210b and 1220b. A third conductor 1230c is enclosed by third conductor enclosures 1210c and 1220c. A central section 1240 couples the first conductor enclosure 1210a to the first conductor enclosure 1220a, the second conductor enclosure 1210b to the second conductor enclosure 1220b, and the third conductor enclosure 1210c to the third conductor Enclosure 1220c. Solar panel connector 1200 is an exemplary embodiment of solar panel connectors 910a through 910n and shares many of the similar features discussed in detail above.

如上文所提及，三個導體1230(a至c)之各者可經組態以在與來自一太陽能板之AC電力接合時充當熱連接件、中性連接件及接地連接件，且亦可經組態以在與來自一太陽能板之DC電力接合時充當正連接件、負連接件及接地連接件。 As mentioned above, each of the three conductors 1230 (a through c) can be configured to act as a thermal connector, a neutral connector, and a ground connector when engaged with AC power from a solar panel, and It can be configured to act as a positive connector, a negative connector, and a ground connector when engaged with DC power from a solar panel.

例如，第一導體封閉體1210a、第二導體封閉體1210b及第三導體封閉體1210c之各者可耦合至一太陽能板且自該太陽能板接收如上文所討論之AC電力。在接收AC電力之後，封閉於第一導體封閉體1210a中之第一導體1230a可充當熱連接件，封閉於第二導體封閉體1210b中之第二導體1230b可充當接地連接件，且封閉於第三導體封閉體1210c中之第三導體1230c可充當中性連接件。第一導體封閉體1220a、第二導體封閉體1220b及第三導體封閉體1220c亦可耦合至一太陽能板且將如上文所討論之AC電力轉移至該太陽能板。第一導體1230a、第二導體1230b及第三導體1230c之任何者可在轉移AC電力時充當熱連接件、接地連接件及中性連接件，基於此而自太陽能板連接器1200耦合至其之太陽能板之輸出轉移AC電力之部分，如熟習相關 技術者將在不背離本發明之精神及範疇之情況下明白。 For example, each of the first conductor enclosure 1210a, the second conductor enclosure 1210b, and the third conductor enclosure 1210c can be coupled to a solar panel and receive AC power as discussed above from the solar panel. After receiving the AC power, the first conductor 1230a enclosed in the first conductor enclosure 1210a can serve as a thermal connector, and the second conductor 1230b enclosed in the second conductor enclosure 1210b can serve as a ground connection and is enclosed in the The third conductor 1230c of the three-conductor enclosure 1210c can act as a neutral connector. The first conductor enclosure 1220a, the second conductor enclosure 1220b, and the third conductor enclosure 1220c can also be coupled to a solar panel and transfer AC power as discussed above to the solar panel. Any of the first conductor 1230a, the second conductor 1230b, and the third conductor 1230c can function as a thermal connector, a ground connector, and a neutral connector when transferring AC power, based thereon, coupled to the solar panel connector 1200 The output of the solar panel transfers part of the AC power, such as familiarity The skilled artisan will understand without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

在另一實例中，第一導體封閉體1210a、第二導體封閉體1210b及第三導體封閉體1210c之各者可耦合至一太陽能板且自該太陽能板接收如上文所討論之DC電力。在接收DC電力之後，封閉於第一導體封閉體1220a中之第一導體1230a可充當正連接件，封閉於第二導體封閉體1220b中之第二導體1230b可充當接地連接件，且封閉於第三導體封閉體1220c中之第三導體1230c可充當負連接件。第一導體封閉體1220a、第二導體封閉體1220b及第三導體封閉體1220c亦可耦合至一太陽能板且將如上文所討論之DC電力轉移至該太陽能板。第一導體1230a、第二導體1230b及第三導體1230c之任何者可在轉移DC電力時充當正連接件、負連接件及接地連接件，基於此而自太陽能板連接器1200耦合至其之太陽能板之輸出轉移DC電力之部分，如熟習相關技術者將在不背離本發明之精神及範疇之情況下明白。 In another example, each of the first conductor enclosure 1210a, the second conductor enclosure 1210b, and the third conductor enclosure 1210c can be coupled to a solar panel and receive DC power as discussed above from the solar panel. After receiving the DC power, the first conductor 1230a enclosed in the first conductor enclosure 1220a can serve as a positive connector, and the second conductor 1230b enclosed in the second conductor enclosure 1220b can serve as a ground connection and is enclosed in the The third conductor 1230c of the three-conductor enclosure 1220c can act as a negative connector. The first conductor enclosure 1220a, the second conductor enclosure 1220b, and the third conductor enclosure 1220c can also be coupled to a solar panel and transfer DC power as discussed above to the solar panel. Any of the first conductor 1230a, the second conductor 1230b, and the third conductor 1230c can function as a positive connector, a negative connector, and a ground connector when transferring DC power, based on which solar energy is coupled to the solar panel connector 1200 The output of the board is part of the transfer of DC power, as will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

中央區段1240可包含一撓性材料，使得中央區段1240可撓曲及/或彎曲。例如，中央區段1240可撓曲及/或彎曲高達90度。中央區段1240之撓性及/或彎曲特性可使組裝太陽能板之一菊鏈組態(諸如太陽能板連接器組態1100)之一安裝者在組裝該菊鏈組態時被授予額外靈活性。 The central section 1240 can comprise a flexible material such that the central section 1240 can flex and/or flex. For example, the central section 1240 can flex and/or bend up to 90 degrees. The flexibility and/or bending characteristics of the central section 1240 allow one of the installers of one of the assembled solar panels to be daisy-chained (such as the solar panel connector configuration 1100) to be given additional flexibility in assembling the daisy chain configuration. .

例如，安裝者可不受限於在相同平面上使一第一太陽能板之輸入與一第二太陽能板之一輸出對準以使用一連接器來將該兩個太陽能板耦合在一起。確切而言，中央區段1240之撓性使安裝者能夠依一角度使第一太陽能板之輸入與第二太陽能板之輸出對準以使用太陽能板連接器1200來將兩個太陽能板耦合在一起。中央區段1240之撓性使太陽能板連接器1200能夠彎曲，使得安裝者不必使兩個太陽能板處於相同平面上來將兩個太陽能板耦合在一起。確切而言，安裝者靈活地保持站立且在將各太陽能板放置至相同平面上之前依一角度將兩個太陽 能板耦合在一起。 For example, the installer may not be limited to aligning the input of a first solar panel with the output of one of the second solar panels on the same plane to couple the two solar panels together using a connector. Specifically, the flexibility of the central section 1240 enables the installer to align the input of the first solar panel with the output of the second solar panel at an angle to couple the two solar panels together using the solar panel connector 1200. . The flexibility of the central section 1240 enables the solar panel connector 1200 to flex so that the installer does not have to have the two solar panels on the same plane to couple the two solar panels together. Specifically, the installer flexibly stays up and places the two suns at an angle before placing the solar panels on the same plane The boards are coupled together.

圖12A繪示根據本發明之一替代例示性實施例之另一實例性太陽能板連接器。太陽能板連接器1112(a至n)包含一第一導體封閉體1204a、一第二導體封閉體1204b及一第三導體封閉體1204c。太陽能板連接器1112(a至n)亦包含一第一導體封閉體1206a、一第二導體封閉體1206b及一第三導體封閉體1208c。一第一導體1208a係由第一導體封閉體1204a及1206a封閉。一第二導體1208b係由第二導體封閉體1204b及1206b封閉。一第三導體1208c係由第三導體封閉體1204c及1206c封閉。一中央區段1212將第一導體封閉體1204a耦合至第一導體封閉體1206a，將第二導體封閉體1204b耦合至第二導體封閉體1206b，且將第三導體封閉體1204c耦合至第三導體封閉體1206c。 FIG. 12A illustrates another example solar panel connector in accordance with an alternative embodiment of the present invention. The solar panel connectors 1112 (a through n) include a first conductor enclosure 1204a, a second conductor enclosure 1204b, and a third conductor enclosure 1204c. The solar panel connectors 1112 (a through n) also include a first conductor enclosure 1206a, a second conductor enclosure 1206b, and a third conductor enclosure 1208c. A first conductor 1208a is enclosed by first conductor enclosures 1204a and 1206a. A second conductor 1208b is enclosed by second conductor enclosures 1204b and 1206b. A third conductor 1208c is enclosed by third conductor enclosures 1204c and 1206c. A central section 1212 couples the first conductor enclosure 1204a to the first conductor enclosure 1206a, the second conductor enclosure 1204b to the second conductor enclosure 1206b, and the third conductor enclosure 1204c to the third conductor Enclosure 1206c.

如上文所提及，三個導體1208(a至c)之各者可經組態以在與來自一太陽能板之AC電力接合時充當熱連接件、中性連接件及接地連接件，且亦可經組態以在與來自一太陽能板之DC電力接合時充當正連接件、負連接件及接地連接件。 As mentioned above, each of the three conductors 1208 (a through c) can be configured to act as a thermal connector, a neutral connector, and a ground connector when engaged with AC power from a solar panel, and It can be configured to act as a positive connector, a negative connector, and a ground connector when engaged with DC power from a solar panel.

例如，第一導體封閉體1204a、第二導體封閉體1204b及第三導體封閉體1204c之各者可耦合至一太陽能板且自該太陽能板接收如上文所討論之AC電力。在接收AC電力之後，封閉於第一導體封閉體1204a中之第一導體1208a可充當熱連接件，封閉於第二導體封閉體1204b中之第二導體1208b可充當接地連接件，且封閉於第三導體封閉體1204c中之第三導體1208c可充當中性連接件。第一導體封閉體1204a、第二導體封閉體1204b及第三導體封閉體1204c亦可耦合至一太陽能板且將如上文所討論之AC電力轉移至該太陽能板。第一導體1208a、第二導體1208b及第三導體1208c之任何者可在轉移AC電力時充當熱連接件、接地連接件及中性連接件，基於此而自太陽能板連接器1202耦合至其之太陽能板之輸出轉移AC電力之部分，如熟習相關 技術者將在不背離本發明之精神及範疇之情況下明白。 For example, each of the first conductor enclosure 1204a, the second conductor enclosure 1204b, and the third conductor enclosure 1204c can be coupled to a solar panel and receive AC power as discussed above from the solar panel. After receiving the AC power, the first conductor 1208a enclosed in the first conductor enclosure 1204a can serve as a thermal connector, and the second conductor 1208b enclosed in the second conductor enclosure 1204b can serve as a ground connection and is enclosed in the The third conductor 1208c of the three-conductor enclosure 1204c can function as a neutral connector. The first conductor enclosure 1204a, the second conductor enclosure 1204b, and the third conductor enclosure 1204c can also be coupled to a solar panel and transfer AC power as discussed above to the solar panel. Any of the first conductor 1208a, the second conductor 1208b, and the third conductor 1208c can function as a thermal connector, a ground connector, and a neutral connector when transferring AC power, based on which the solar panel connector 1202 is coupled thereto. The output of the solar panel transfers part of the AC power, such as familiarity The skilled artisan will understand without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

在另一實例中，第一導體封閉體1204a、第二導體封閉體1204b及第三導體封閉體1204c之各者可耦合至一太陽能板且自該太陽能板接收如上文所討論之DC電力。在接收DC電力之後，封閉於第一導體封閉體1206a中之第一導體1208a可充當正連接件，封閉於第二導體封閉體1206b中之第二導體1208b可充當接地連接件，且封閉於第三導體封閉體1206c中之第三導體1208c可充當負連接件。第一導體封閉體1206a、第二導體封閉體1206b及第三導體封閉體1206c亦可耦合至一太陽能板且將如上文所討論之DC電力轉移至該太陽能板。第一導體1208a、第二導體1208b及第三導體1208c之任何者可在轉移DC電力時充當正連接件、負連接件及接地連接件，基於此而自太陽能板連接器1202耦合至其之太陽能板之輸出轉移DC電力之部分，如熟習相關技術者將在不背離本發明之精神及範疇之情況下明白。 In another example, each of the first conductor enclosure 1204a, the second conductor enclosure 1204b, and the third conductor enclosure 1204c can be coupled to a solar panel and receive DC power as discussed above from the solar panel. After receiving the DC power, the first conductor 1208a enclosed in the first conductor enclosure 1206a can serve as a positive connector, and the second conductor 1208b enclosed in the second conductor enclosure 1206b can serve as a ground connection and is enclosed in the The third conductor 1208c of the three-conductor enclosure 1206c can act as a negative connector. The first conductor enclosure 1206a, the second conductor enclosure 1206b, and the third conductor enclosure 1206c can also be coupled to a solar panel and transfer DC power as discussed above to the solar panel. Any of the first conductor 1208a, the second conductor 1208b, and the third conductor 1208c can function as a positive connector, a negative connector, and a ground connector when transferring DC power, based on which solar energy is coupled to the solar panel connector 1202. The output of the board is part of the transfer of DC power, as will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

中央區段1212可包含一撓性材料，使得中央區段1212可撓曲及/或彎曲。例如，中央區段1212可向上撓曲及/或彎曲以允許安裝異常。換言之，中央區段1212之撓性及/或彎曲特性可使組裝太陽能板之一菊鏈組態之一安裝者在組裝該菊鏈組態時被授予額外靈活性。 The central section 1212 can comprise a flexible material such that the central section 1212 can flex and/or flex. For example, the central section 1212 can flex and/or flex upward to allow for installation anomalies. In other words, the flexibility and/or bending characteristics of the central section 1212 allows one of the installers of one of the assembled solar panels to be given additional flexibility in assembling the daisy chain configuration.

例如，安裝者可不受限於在相同平面上使一第一太陽能板之輸入與一第二太陽能板之一輸出對準以使用一連接器來將該兩個太陽能板耦合在一起。確切而言，中央區段1212之撓性使安裝者能夠依一角度使第一太陽能板之輸入與第二太陽能板之輸出對準以使用太陽能板連接器1212來將兩個太陽能板耦合在一起。中央區段1212之撓性使太陽能板連接器1212能夠彎曲，使得安裝者不必使兩個太陽能板處於相同平面上來將兩個太陽能板耦合在一起。確切而言，安裝者靈活地保持站立且在將各太陽能板放置至相同平面上之前依一角度將兩個太陽能板耦合在一起。 For example, the installer may not be limited to aligning the input of a first solar panel with the output of one of the second solar panels on the same plane to couple the two solar panels together using a connector. Specifically, the flexibility of the central section 1212 enables the installer to align the input of the first solar panel with the output of the second solar panel at an angle to couple the two solar panels together using the solar panel connector 1212. . The flexibility of the central section 1212 enables the solar panel connector 1212 to flex such that the installer does not have to have the two solar panels on the same plane to couple the two solar panels together. Specifically, the installer flexibly stays up and couples the two solar panels together at an angle before placing the solar panels onto the same plane.

圖12B係展示與一典型太陽能板1102a一起使用之太陽能板連接器1202之絕緣的一透視圖。如圖中所展示，太陽能板連接器1112(a至n)可配置於多個側上或如圖12B中所展示般配置於正交側上。除提供上文所提及之電功能以及資料通訊功能之外，太陽能板連接器1112(a至n)亦可經組態以亦提供與太陽能板1102(a至n)之絕緣相關之一安裝及/或斜撐功能。換言之，太陽能板連接器1112(a至n)可具足夠剛性(至少在基座部分1212以及連接器1204(a至c)、1206(a至c)中)以提供將太陽能板1102(a至n)直接或透過某一中間框架系統1216固定至結構1214之方式。亦應瞭解，此等太陽能板未必需要依相同方式配置或定向。換言之，因為太陽能板1102(a至n)在太陽能電池陣列之遠側上具有連接器，所以太陽能板之各者可定位成彼此相鄰(如圖11A中所展示)，或其可更多依一「T」方式定位，其中矩形之較短邊附接至一相鄰太陽能板之較長邊。此使一安裝者靈活地定位給予一特定屋頂結構之最大數目個太陽能板且考量對該安裝者而言很重要之任何悅目或其他屋頂特徵。此外，太陽能板連接器1202(a至n)亦可經調適使得基底1212允許螺釘、釘子或其他構件在不損壞或干擾穿過連接器1202(a至n)之中央部分1212的連接器1208(a至c)之意動性之情況下將基底1212附接至框架結構1216或屋頂本身1214。此外，使用一太陽能板連接器1202(a至n)之實施例(如本文所展示)不僅滿足電力轉移組件、資料轉移組件，且滿足一單一使用者親和性、多功能連接器組件中之太陽能板之框架及絕緣組件。 Figure 12B is a perspective view showing the insulation of the solar panel connector 1202 for use with a typical solar panel 1102a. As shown in the figures, solar panel connectors 1112 (a through n) can be disposed on multiple sides or on orthogonal sides as shown in Figure 12B. In addition to providing the electrical functions and data communication functions mentioned above, the solar panel connectors 1112 (a through n) can also be configured to provide one of the insulation associated with the solar panels 1102 (a through n). And / or diagonal support function. In other words, the solar panel connectors 1112 (a through n) can be sufficiently rigid (at least in the base portion 1212 and the connectors 1204 (a through c), 1206 (a through c)) to provide the solar panel 1102 (a to n) The manner in which it is fixed to structure 1214 either directly or through some intermediate frame system 1216. It should also be understood that such solar panels do not necessarily need to be configured or oriented in the same manner. In other words, because solar panels 1102 (a through n) have connectors on the far side of the solar array, each of the solar panels can be positioned adjacent to each other (as shown in Figure 11A), or it can be more A "T" mode positioning in which the shorter side of the rectangle is attached to the longer side of an adjacent solar panel. This allows an installer to flexibly position the maximum number of solar panels given to a particular roof structure and consider any pleasing or other roof features that are important to the installer. In addition, solar panel connectors 1202 (a through n) can also be adapted such that substrate 1212 allows screws, nails, or other components to be free from damage or interference with connector 1208 that passes through central portion 1212 of connectors 1202 (a through n) ( The substrate 1212 is attached to the frame structure 1216 or the roof itself 1214 with the intent of a to c). Moreover, embodiments using a solar panel connector 1202 (a through n) (as shown herein) not only satisfy the power transfer component, the data transfer component, but also a single user affinity, solar energy in the multi-function connector assembly The frame and insulation components of the board.

圖13係根據本發明之一例示性實施例之太陽能板連接器組態之例示性操作步驟之一流程圖。本發明不受限於此操作描述。確切而言，熟習相關技術者將自本文之教示明白，其他操作控制流程係在本發明之範疇及精神內。以下討論描述圖13中之步驟。 13 is a flow diagram of an exemplary operational sequence of a solar panel connector configuration in accordance with an illustrative embodiment of the present invention. The invention is not limited by this description of the operation. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art from this disclosure that other operational control processes are within the scope and spirit of the invention. The following discussion describes the steps in Figure 13.

在步驟1310中，一使用者將一第一導體1230a之一第一端耦合至 一第一太陽能板100a之一輸出且將第一導體1230a之一第二端耦合至第二太陽能板100b之一輸入。第一導體1230a之一端係由第一導體封閉體1210a封閉且其之另一端係由第一導體封閉體1220a封閉。 In step 1310, a user couples a first end of a first conductor 1230a to One of the first solar panels 100a outputs and couples a second end of the first conductor 1230a to one of the inputs of the second solar panel 100b. One end of the first conductor 1230a is closed by the first conductor enclosure 1210a and the other end is closed by the first conductor enclosure 1220a.

在步驟1320中，一使用者將一第二導體1230b之一第一端耦合至第一太陽能板100a之輸出且將第二導體1230b之一第二端耦合至第二太陽能板100b之輸入。第二導體1230b之一端係由第二導體封閉體1210b封閉且其之另一端係由第二導體封閉體1220b封閉。 In step 1320, a user couples a first end of a second conductor 1230b to the output of the first solar panel 100a and a second end of the second conductor 1230b to the input of the second solar panel 100b. One end of the second conductor 1230b is closed by the second conductor enclosure 1210b and the other end is closed by the second conductor enclosure 1220b.

在步驟1330中，一使用者將一第三導體1230c之一第一端耦合至第一太陽能板100a之輸出且將第三導體1230c之一第二端耦合至第二太陽能板100b之輸入。第三導體1230c之一端係由第三導體封閉體1210c封閉且其之另一端係由第三導體封閉體1220c封閉。 In step 1330, a user couples a first end of a third conductor 1230c to the output of the first solar panel 100a and a second end of the third conductor 1230c to the input of the second solar panel 100b. One end of the third conductor 1230c is closed by the third conductor enclosure 1210c and the other end is closed by the third conductor enclosure 1220c.

在步驟1340中，當第一太陽能板產生AC電力195a時，將AC電力195a自第一太陽能板100a轉移至第二太陽能板100b。 In step 1340, when the first solar panel generates AC power 195a, the AC power 195a is transferred from the first solar panel 100a to the second solar panel 100b.

在步驟1350中，當第一太陽能板100a產生DC電力1050a時，將DC電力1050a轉移至第二太陽能板100b。 In step 1350, when the first solar panel 100a generates DC power 1050a, the DC power 1050a is transferred to the second solar panel 100b.

圖14繪示一住宅或家庭組態1400中之本發明之一實施例。此外，複數個太陽能板100(a至n)依便於自太陽或其他類似源接收光能或太陽能102之一方式定位於一住宅或其他住所1404之一屋頂1402上。在替代實施例中，太陽能板100(a至n)之部分或全部亦可定位於結構1404之另一部分(例如結構之側壁)上或甚至全部一起自結構1404拆離。例如，太陽能板100(a至n)可定位成一陣列或可自結構1404拆離。如圖中進一步所展示，結構1404經由一標準電力線1406而連接至一商業公用電網1408(經由配電及/或子配電至電力線)。雖然說明圖展示地上配電線，但熟習技術者應瞭解，至公用電網1408之此等連接亦可經由自住宅1404至電桿或自住宅1404至一地下配電系統之一地下纜線、或空中纜線及地下纜線之一組合。 FIG. 14 illustrates an embodiment of the present invention in a residential or home configuration 1400. In addition, a plurality of solar panels 100 (a through n) are positioned on one of the roofs 1402 of a home or other residence 1404 in a manner that facilitates receiving light energy or solar energy 102 from the sun or other similar source. In an alternate embodiment, some or all of the solar panels 100 (a through n) may also be positioned on another portion of the structure 1404 (eg, the sidewalls of the structure) or even all together from the structure 1404. For example, solar panels 100 (a through n) may be positioned in an array or may be detachable from structure 1404. As further shown in the figures, structure 1404 is coupled to a commercial utility grid 1408 (via power distribution and/or sub-distribution to power lines) via a standard power line 1406. Although the illustration shows an on-ground distribution line, those skilled in the art will appreciate that such connections to the utility grid 1408 may also be via an underground cable, or aerial cable, from the home 1404 to the pole or from the home 1404 to an underground distribution system. A combination of wire and underground cable.

電力線1406經由電表1412而連接至住宅1404。接著，電表1412經由一導線1414而連接至配電板1416，配電板1416可位於住宅1404之內部或外部。電表1412記錄自公用電網1408汲取至結構1404中且供結構1404使用之電量。 Power line 1406 is connected to home 1404 via meter 1412. Next, the meter 1412 is connected to the power distribution board 1416 via a wire 1414, which may be located inside or outside the house 1404. The meter 1412 records the amount of power drawn from the utility grid 1408 into the structure 1404 for use by the structure 1404.

如圖中所進一步繪示，太陽能板100(a至n)經由一單一導線或纜線940而連接至斷路器箱1416，然而，在其他實施例中，來自太陽能板100(a至n)之纜線940可直接供電給一單一裝置，諸如一乾衣機。 As further illustrated in the figures, solar panels 100 (a through n) are coupled to circuit breaker box 1416 via a single wire or cable 940, however, in other embodiments, from solar panels 100 (a through n) Cable 940 can be powered directly to a single device, such as a dryer.

如圖14中所進一步繪示，配電板1416具有對住宅之各種態樣供電之諸多電路，例如，其可具有：一線路或電路1418，其用以對一外部空調單元1420供電；另一線電路1422，其用以專對一家用洗衣機1424供電；及另一電路1426，其用以對一電熱水器1428供電。一典型住宅亦將具有可用以對住宅1404之各種房間或區域供電之諸多電路1430、1432。 As further illustrated in FIG. 14, the power distribution board 1416 has a number of circuits that power various aspects of the home, for example, it can have: a line or circuit 1418 for powering an external air conditioning unit 1420; another line circuit 1422, which is used to power a washing machine 1424, and another circuit 1426 for supplying power to an electric water heater 1428. A typical home will also have a number of circuits 1430, 1432 that can be used to power various rooms or areas of the home 1404.

圖15A繪示本發明之一電力控制器組態1500之一實施例。更具體而言，一插座電力控制器1502之一端由經調適以與一標準壁式插座1506對接之一標準三叉公接頭1504組成。插座電力控制器1502之另一端具有一標準多叉母插座1508，其經組態以接收具有兩叉或三叉公插頭總成1510之一標準電器電源線1510。熟習技術者應瞭解，在各種情形中，可在不減損本發明之情況下使插頭及分叉之定向反向。 Figure 15A illustrates an embodiment of a power controller configuration 1500 of the present invention. More specifically, one end of a socket power controller 1502 is comprised of a standard trigeminal connector 1504 that is adapted to interface with a standard wall outlet 1506. The other end of the outlet power controller 1502 has a standard multi-clear socket 1508 that is configured to receive a standard electrical power cord 1510 having a two- or three-pronged male plug assembly 1510. It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that, in various circumstances, the orientation of the plug and bifurcation can be reversed without detracting from the invention.

進一步參考圖15B，圖中繪示組態為一插座電力控制器1502之一電子裝置之一示意性方塊圖。插座電力控制器1502包含負責插座電力控制器1502之總體操作之一控制電路1503。另外，插座電力控制器1502可包含一記憶體1507、I/O介面1509、感測器1530及一電路開關1540。 With further reference to FIG. 15B, a schematic block diagram of one of the electronic devices configured as a socket power controller 1502 is illustrated. The outlet power controller 1502 includes a control circuit 1503 that is responsible for the overall operation of the outlet power controller 1502. In addition, the outlet power controller 1502 can include a memory 1507, an I/O interface 1509, a sensor 1530, and a circuit switch 1540.

在一實施例中，控制電路1503包含執行操作指令之一處理器1505。控制電路1503之處理器1505可為一中央處理單元(CPU)，且可 含於呈一微處理器形式之一單一積體晶片上。處理器1505執行程式碼以實施基本算術運算、邏輯運算、輸入/輸出(I/O)操作及其他控制操作。 In an embodiment, control circuit 1503 includes a processor 1505 that executes operational instructions. The processor 1505 of the control circuit 1503 can be a central processing unit (CPU) and can It is contained on a single integrated wafer in the form of a microprocessor. The processor 1505 executes the code to perform basic arithmetic operations, logic operations, input/output (I/O) operations, and other control operations.

記憶體1507可為非揮發性或揮發性記憶體，或可包含非揮發性記憶體及揮發性記憶體兩者。具體而言，記憶體1507可為以下之一或多者：一快閃記憶體(諸如一電子可擦除可程式化唯讀記憶體(EEPROM)或「反及」或「反或」型快閃記憶體)、動態隨機存取記憶體(RAM)或靜態RAM、一串列存取記憶體(SAM)、一硬碟(固態或機械)或任何其他適合電子記憶體裝置。 Memory 1507 can be non-volatile or volatile memory, or can include both non-volatile memory and volatile memory. Specifically, the memory 1507 can be one or more of the following: a flash memory (such as an electronically erasable programmable read only memory (EEPROM) or "reverse" or "anti-" type fast Flash memory), dynamic random access memory (RAM) or static RAM, a serial access memory (SAM), a hard disk (solid state or mechanical) or any other suitable electronic memory device.

插座電力控制器1502可包含用於建立與另一裝置(諸如一個人電腦、一行動電話、用於建立網際網路存取之一無線路由器等等)之通訊之I/O介面1509。I/O介面1509可為有線I/O介面1512或無線I/O介面1520。 The outlet power controller 1502 can include an I/O interface 1509 for establishing communications with another device, such as a personal computer, a mobile phone, one of the wireless routers used to establish Internet access, and the like. The I/O interface 1509 can be a wired I/O interface 1512 or a wireless I/O interface 1520.

一例示性有線介面1512呈使用一纜線來建立與另一裝置之連接性之一電連接器及介面電路形式。一典型有線I/O介面1509係一USB埠1518。另一典型有線I/O介面1509係經組態用於有線乙太網路通訊之一網路介面卡1516。一有線介面1512之又一實例係經組態用於與任何可接受之電力線網路標準(諸如HomePlug AV標準及IEEE 1901-2010標準)一起使用之一電力線介面模組(PIM)1517(有時稱為一電力線數據機(PLM))。 An exemplary wired interface 1512 is in the form of an electrical connector and interface circuit that uses a cable to establish connectivity with another device. A typical wired I/O interface 1509 is a USB port 1518. Another typical wired I/O interface 1509 is configured for one of the wired Ethernet communication network interface cards 1516. Yet another example of a wired interface 1512 is configured to be used with any acceptable power line network standard (such as the HomePlug AV standard and the IEEE 1901-2010 standard) Power Line Interface Module (PIM) 1517 (sometimes It is called a Power Line Data Machine (PLM).

一有線I/O介面1512可用以與其他電子裝置(其與插座電力控制器1502可操作地通訊)建立例行通訊且用於至及來自該等其他電子裝置之例行資料轉移，其中透過一無線I/O介面之通訊係不可行的、不適合的或無效率的。另外，在一有線I/O介面之可靠性及穩健性係較佳之情況中(諸如，在傳輸儲存於插座電力控制器1502之記憶體1507中之任何軟體或韌體之程式更新時)，一有線I/O介面1512可用於與其他 電子裝置通訊。 A wired I/O interface 1512 can be used to establish routine communication with other electronic devices (which are in operative communication with the outlet power controller 1502) and for routine data transfer to and from the other electronic devices, wherein The communication of the wireless I/O interface is not feasible, suitable or inefficient. In addition, in the case where the reliability and robustness of a wired I/O interface is preferred (such as when updating a program of any software or firmware stored in the memory 1507 of the outlet power controller 1502), Wired I/O interface 1512 can be used with other Electronic device communication.

另一例示性I/O介面1509係一無線I/O介面1520。無線介面1520可為(例如)根據藍芽標準而操作之一藍芽介面1522、根據Wi-Fi標準(諸如802.11a、802.11b/g/n及802.11ac)而操作之一Wi-Fi介面1524、一蜂巢式介面(圖中未展示)或另一無線標準。可存在通過多個標準而操作之多個無線介面1520(例如藍芽介面、Wi-Fi 802.11a介面及Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n介面之兩者或兩者以上)。 Another exemplary I/O interface 1509 is a wireless I/O interface 1520. The wireless interface 1520 can be, for example, one of the Bluetooth interfaces 1522 operated according to the Bluetooth standard, and one of the Wi-Fi interfaces 1524 operated according to Wi-Fi standards (such as 802.11a, 802.11b/g/n, and 802.11ac). , a cellular interface (not shown) or another wireless standard. There may be multiple wireless interfaces 1520 (eg, a Bluetooth interface, a Wi-Fi 802.11a interface, and a Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n interface, or both) that operate through multiple standards.

一無線I/O介面1520可用以與其他電子裝置建立例行及週期性通訊且用於至及來自其他電子裝置之例行及週期性資料轉移，其中透過一有線I/O介面之通訊係不可行的、不適合的或無效率的。 A wireless I/O interface 1520 can be used to establish routine and periodic communication with other electronic devices and for routine and periodic data transfer to and from other electronic devices, wherein a communication system through a wired I/O interface is not available. OK, unsuitable or inefficient.

插座電力控制器1502可包含感測或判定與插座電力控制器1502相關之各種條件的一或多個感測器1530。在圖中未展示之實施例中，感測組件可位於插座電力控制器1502外部，且可位於與插座電力控制器1502通訊之另一裝置中。插座電力控制器1502可通過一有線或無線介面而自此等外部感測器接收資料。例示性感測器之實例包含(但不限於)一電流汲取感測器1532、一周圍雜訊感測器1534及一運動感測器1536。 The outlet power controller 1502 can include one or more sensors 1530 that sense or determine various conditions associated with the outlet power controller 1502. In an embodiment not shown, the sensing component can be external to the outlet power controller 1502 and can be located in another device in communication with the outlet power controller 1502. The outlet power controller 1502 can receive data from such external sensors through a wired or wireless interface. Examples of exemplary sensors include, but are not limited to, a current capture sensor 1532, a surrounding noise sensor 1534, and a motion sensor 1536.

一例示性實施例將含有監測透過插座電力控制器1502而汲取之電流的一內部電流汲取感測器。 An exemplary embodiment would include an internal current draw sensor that monitors the current drawn through the outlet power controller 1502.

插座電力控制器1502之一例示性實施例亦將包含一電路開關1540。電路開關1540經操作以中斷電流自標準壁式插座1506流動通過插座電力控制器1502。因此，當電路開關1540斷開時，電流無法流動通過插座電力控制器1502而至標準多叉母插座1508及標準電器電源線1510。 An exemplary embodiment of the outlet power controller 1502 will also include a circuit switch 1540. Circuit switch 1540 is operative to interrupt current flow from standard wall outlet 1506 through outlet power controller 1502. Thus, when circuit switch 1540 is open, current cannot flow through outlet power controller 1502 to standard multi-clear socket 1508 and standard electrical power line 1510.

記憶體1507、I/O介面1509、感測器1530及電控開關1540可通過一資料匯流排而與控制電路1503交換資料。亦可存在伴隨控制線及記 憶體1507與控制電路1503之間的一位址匯流排。記憶體1507被視為一非暫時性電腦可讀媒體。 The memory 1507, the I/O interface 1509, the sensor 1530, and the electronically controlled switch 1540 can exchange data with the control circuit 1503 through a data bus. There may also be accompanying control lines and notes An address bus between the memory 1507 and the control circuit 1503. Memory 1507 is considered a non-transitory computer readable medium.

在一實施例中，儲存於插座電力控制器1502之記憶體1507中之一電流監測引擎1514負責與電流汲取感測器1532通訊及自電流汲取感測器1532接收及記錄資料。電流監測引擎1514亦可負責透過I/O介面1509而將由電流汲取感測器1532產生之資料傳輸至與插座電力控制器1502可操作地通訊之其他電子裝置。電流監測引擎1514可體現為儲存於記憶體1507中且由控制電路1503執行之一可執行邏輯常式(例如程式碼行、一軟體程式、韌體等等)之形式。在一實施例中，電流監測引擎1514依韌體(其包含監測引擎1514之可執行程式碼及監測引擎1514所需之任何資料)之形式儲存於非揮發性記憶體上。 In one embodiment, a current monitoring engine 1514 stored in the memory 1507 of the outlet power controller 1502 is responsible for communicating with the current capture sensor 1532 and receiving and recording data from the current capture sensor 1532. The current monitoring engine 1514 can also be responsible for transmitting data generated by the current draw sensor 1532 to other electronic devices operatively communicating with the outlet power controller 1502 via the I/O interface 1509. The current monitoring engine 1514 can be embodied in the form of an executable logic routine (eg, a code line, a software program, firmware, etc.) stored in the memory 1507 and executed by the control circuit 1503. In one embodiment, the current monitoring engine 1514 is stored on the non-volatile memory in the form of a firmware (which includes the executable code of the monitoring engine 1514 and any information required by the monitoring engine 1514).

在一實施例中，對與電路開關1540之通訊及電路開關1540之斷開及閉合之控制體現於一開關控制引擎1515中。開關控制引擎1515可接收及記錄與電路開關1540相關之資料，諸如電路開關1540之狀態(即，斷開或閉合)。開關控制引擎1515亦可負責透過I/O介面1509而將自電路開關1540接收之資料、與電路開關1540相關之資料或由於電路開關1540而產生之資料傳輸至與插座電力控制器1502可操作地通訊之其他電子裝置。開關控制引擎1515可體現為儲存於記憶體1507中且由控制電路1503執行之一可執行邏輯常式(例如程式碼行、一軟體程式、韌體等等)之形式。在一實施例中，開關控制引擎1515依韌體(其包含開關控制引擎1515之可執行程式碼及開關控制引擎1515所需之任何資料)之形式儲存於非揮發性記憶體上。 In one embodiment, control of the communication with circuit switch 1540 and the opening and closing of circuit switch 1540 is embodied in a switch control engine 1515. The switch control engine 1515 can receive and record information related to the circuit switch 1540, such as the state of the circuit switch 1540 (ie, open or closed). The switch control engine 1515 can also be responsible for transmitting data received from the circuit switch 1540, data associated with the circuit switch 1540, or data generated by the circuit switch 1540 to the outlet power controller 1502 via the I/O interface 1509. Other electronic devices for communication. The switch control engine 1515 can be embodied in the form of an executable logic routine (eg, a code line, a software program, firmware, etc.) stored in the memory 1507 and executed by the control circuit 1503. In one embodiment, the switch control engine 1515 is stored on the non-volatile memory in the form of a firmware (which includes the executable code of the switch control engine 1515 and any data required by the switch control engine 1515).

圖16A繪示本發明之一電力控制器組態1600之另一實施例。在此實施例中，斷路器箱1416具有一遠端控制斷路器1602。進一步參考圖16B，圖中繪示一遠端控制斷路器1602之一實施例之一示意性方塊圖。遠端控制斷路器1602可包含一控制電路1604(其負責遠端控制斷 路器1602之總體操作)、一記憶體1608、I/O介面1610、感測器1630及一電路開關1640(遠端控制斷路器1602之電路開關1640係與見於所有典型斷路器上之標準斷路器開關不同之一開關)。 Figure 16A illustrates another embodiment of a power controller configuration 1600 of the present invention. In this embodiment, the circuit breaker box 1416 has a remote control circuit breaker 1602. With further reference to FIG. 16B, a schematic block diagram of one embodiment of a remote control circuit breaker 1602 is illustrated. The remote control circuit breaker 1602 can include a control circuit 1604 (which is responsible for remote control) The overall operation of the router 1602, a memory 1608, an I/O interface 1610, a sensor 1630, and a circuit switch 1640 (the circuit breaker 1640 of the remote control circuit breaker 1602 is a standard open circuit found on all typical circuit breakers). Switch is different from one switch).

記憶體1608可為非揮發性或揮發性記憶體，或可包含非揮發性記憶體及揮發性記憶體兩者。具體而言，記憶體1608可為以下之一或多者：一快閃記憶體(諸如一電子可擦除可程式化唯讀記憶體(EEPROM)或「反及」或「反或」型快閃記憶體)、動態隨機存取記憶體(RAM)或靜態RAM、一串列存取記憶體(SAM)、一硬碟(固態或機械)或任何其他適合電子記憶體裝置。 Memory 1608 can be non-volatile or volatile memory, or can include both non-volatile memory and volatile memory. Specifically, the memory 1608 can be one or more of the following: a flash memory (such as an electronically erasable programmable read only memory (EEPROM) or "reverse" or "anti-" type fast Flash memory), dynamic random access memory (RAM) or static RAM, a serial access memory (SAM), a hard disk (solid state or mechanical) or any other suitable electronic memory device.

遠端控制斷路器1602可包含用於與另一裝置(諸如一個人電腦、一行動電話、用於建立網際網路存取之一無線路由器等等)建立通訊之I/O介面1610。I/O介面1610可為有線I/O介面1612或無線I/O介面1620。 The remote control circuit breaker 1602 can include an I/O interface 1610 for establishing communication with another device, such as a personal computer, a mobile phone, a wireless router for establishing Internet access, and the like. The I/O interface 1610 can be a wired I/O interface 1612 or a wireless I/O interface 1620.

一例示性有線介面1612呈使用一纜線來建立與另一裝置之連接性之一電連接器及介面電路形式。一典型有線I/O介面1612係一USB埠1618。另一典型有線I/O介面1612係經組態用於有線乙太網路通訊之一網路介面卡1616。一有線介面6112之又一實例係經組態用於與任何可接受之電力線網路標準(諸如HomePlug AV標準及IEEE 1901-2010標準)一起使用之一電力線介面模組(PIM)1617(有時稱為一電力線數據機(PLM))。 An exemplary wired interface 1612 is in the form of an electrical connector and interface circuit that uses a cable to establish connectivity with another device. A typical wired I/O interface 1612 is a USB port 1618. Another typical wired I/O interface 1612 is configured for one of the wired Ethernet communication network interface cards 1616. Yet another example of a wired interface 6112 is configured to work with any acceptable power line network standard (such as the HomePlug AV standard and the IEEE 1901-2010 standard) using one of the Power Line Interface Modules (PIM) 1617 (sometimes It is called a Power Line Data Machine (PLM).

一有線I/O介面1612可用以與其他電子裝置(其與遠端控制斷路器1602可操作地通訊)建立例行通訊且用於至及來自該等其他電子裝置之例行資料轉移，其中透過一無線I/O介面之通訊係不可行的、不適合的或無效率的。另外，在一有線I/O介面之可靠性及穩健性係較佳之情況中(諸如，在傳輸儲存於遠端控制斷路器1602之記憶體1608中之任何軟體或韌體之程式更新時)，一有線I/O介面1612可用於與其他 電子裝置(其與遠端控制斷路器1602可操作地通訊)通訊。 A wired I/O interface 1612 can be used to establish routine communication with other electronic devices (which are in operative communication with the remote control circuit breaker 1602) and for routine data transfer to and from the other electronic devices, wherein A wireless I/O interface communication system is not feasible, unsuitable or inefficient. In addition, in the case where the reliability and robustness of a wired I/O interface is preferred (such as when updating a program for any software or firmware stored in the memory 1608 of the remote control circuit breaker 1602), A wired I/O interface 1612 can be used with other The electronic device (which is in operative communication with the remote control circuit breaker 1602) communicates.

另一例示性I/O介面1610係一無線I/O介面1620。一無線介面1620可為(例如)根據藍芽標準而操作之一藍芽介面1622、根據Wi-Fi標準(諸如802.11a、802.11b/g/n及802.11ac)而操作之一Wi-Fi介面1624、一蜂巢式介面(圖中未展示)或另一無線標準。可存在通過多個標準而操作之多個無線介面1620(例如藍芽介面、Wi-Fi 802.11a介面及Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n介面之兩者或兩者以上)。 Another exemplary I/O interface 1610 is a wireless I/O interface 1620. A wireless interface 1620 can be, for example, one of the Bluetooth interfaces operated according to the Bluetooth standard, and one of the Wi-Fi interfaces operated according to Wi-Fi standards (such as 802.11a, 802.11b/g/n, and 802.11ac). 1624, a cellular interface (not shown) or another wireless standard. There may be multiple wireless interfaces 1620 (eg, a Bluetooth interface, a Wi-Fi 802.11a interface, and a Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n interface, or both) that operate through multiple standards.

一無線I/O介面1620可用以建立與其他電子裝置(其與遠端控制斷路器1602可操作地通訊)之例行及週期性通訊且用於至及來自該等其他電子裝置之例行及週期性轉移，其中透過一有線I/O介面之通訊係不可行的、不適合的或無效率的。 A wireless I/O interface 1620 can be used to establish routine and periodic communication with other electronic devices (which are in operative communication with the remote control circuit breaker 1602) and for routine and to and from such other electronic devices Periodic transfer, where communication over a wired I/O interface is not feasible, unsuitable, or inefficient.

一遠端控制斷路器1602之一例示性實施例將包含監測透過遠端控制斷路器1602而汲取之電流的一內部電流汲取感測器1632。 An exemplary embodiment of a remote control circuit breaker 1602 would include an internal current draw sensor 1632 that monitors the current drawn through the remote control circuit breaker 1602.

遠端控制斷路器1602之一例示性實施例亦將包含一電路開關1640。電路開關1640經操作以中斷電流自斷路器箱1416流動通過遠端控制斷路器1602而至由遠端控制斷路器1602保護及控制之電路。因此，當電路開關1640斷開時，電流無法流動通過遠端控制斷路器1602而至由遠端控制斷路器1602保護之電路。 An exemplary embodiment of remote control circuit breaker 1602 will also include a circuit switch 1640. Circuit switch 1640 is operative to interrupt current flow from circuit breaker box 1416 through remote control circuit breaker 1602 to circuitry protected and controlled by remote control circuit breaker 1602. Thus, when circuit switch 1640 is open, current cannot flow through remote control circuit breaker 1602 to the circuit protected by remote control circuit breaker 1602.

如上文所提及，電路開關1640不同於標準斷路器之典型標準機械開關。與藉由當通過斷路器之電流之安培數達到一預定義位準時切斷及中斷電流而操作之標準機械斷路器開關相比，一例示性電路開關1640不會是一機械開關，而是可由一開關控制引擎程式化地操作。 As mentioned above, the circuit switch 1640 is different from the typical standard mechanical switch of a standard circuit breaker. An exemplary circuit switch 1640 will not be a mechanical switch, but rather may be a standard mechanical circuit breaker switch that operates by shutting off and interrupting current when the amperage of the current through the circuit breaker reaches a predefined level. A switch control engine is programmed to operate.

在一實施例中，儲存於遠端控制斷路器1602之記憶體1608中之一電流監測引擎1614負責與電流汲取感測器1632通訊及自電流汲取感測器1632接收及記錄資料。電流監測引擎1614亦可負責透過I/O介面1610而將由電流汲取感測器1632產生之資料傳輸至與遠端控制斷路器 1602可操作地通訊之其他電子裝置。電流監測引擎1614可體現為儲存於記憶體1608中且由控制電路1604執行之一可執行邏輯常式(例如程式碼行、一軟體程式、韌體等等)之形式。在一實施例中，電流監測引擎1614依韌體(其包含監測引擎1614之可執行程式碼及監測引擎1614所需之任何資料)之形式儲存於非揮發性記憶體上。 In one embodiment, one of the memory 1608 stored in the remote control circuit breaker 1602 is responsible for communicating with the current draw sensor 1632 and receiving and recording data from the current draw sensor 1632. The current monitoring engine 1614 can also be responsible for transmitting data generated by the current draw sensor 1632 to the remote control circuit breaker through the I/O interface 1610. 1602 Other electronic devices operatively communicating. The current monitoring engine 1614 can be embodied in the form of an executable logic routine (eg, a code line, a software program, firmware, etc.) stored in the memory 1608 and executed by the control circuit 1604. In one embodiment, the current monitoring engine 1614 is stored on the non-volatile memory in the form of a firmware (which includes the executable code of the monitoring engine 1614 and any information required by the monitoring engine 1614).

在一實施例中，對與電路開關1640之通訊及電路開關1640之斷開及閉合之控制體現於一開關控制引擎1615中。開關控制引擎1615可接收及記錄與電路開關1640相關之資料，諸如電路開關1540之狀態(即，斷開或閉合)。開關控制引擎1615亦可負責透過I/O介面1610而將自電路開關1640接收之資料、與電路開關1640相關之資料或由於電路開關1640而產生之資料傳輸至與遠端控制斷路器1602可操作地通訊之其他電子裝置。開關控制引擎1615可體現為儲存於記憶體1608中且由控制電路1604執行之一可執行邏輯常式(例如程式碼行、一軟體程式、韌體等等)之形式。在一實施例中，開關控制引擎1615依韌體(其包含開關控制引擎1615之可執行程式碼及開關控制引擎1615所需之任何資料)之形式儲存於非揮發性記憶體上。 In one embodiment, control of communication with circuit switch 1640 and opening and closing of circuit switch 1640 is embodied in a switch control engine 1615. Switch control engine 1615 can receive and record information related to circuit switch 1640, such as the state of circuit switch 1540 (ie, open or closed). The switch control engine 1615 can also be responsible for transmitting data received from the circuit switch 1640, data associated with the circuit switch 1640, or data generated by the circuit switch 1640 to the remote control circuit breaker 1602 via the I/O interface 1610. Other electronic devices for local communications. The switch control engine 1615 can be embodied in the form of an executable logic routine (eg, a code line, a software program, firmware, etc.) stored in the memory 1608 and executed by the control circuit 1604. In one embodiment, the switch control engine 1615 is stored on the non-volatile memory in the form of a firmware (which includes the executable code of the switch control engine 1615 and any data required by the switch control engine 1615).

在一實施例中，插座電力控制器1502、遠端控制斷路器1602及太陽能板505(統稱為「太陽能管理裝置1502、1602、505」)可經組態以依隨意網路方式透過其各自I/O裝置之一或多者而彼此直接通訊。在此一實施例中，各太陽能管理裝置1502、1602、505負責及經組態用於管理、儲存及傳輸其自身之各自資料、設定及通訊。然而，在一實施例中，太陽能板505、插座電力控制器1502及遠端控制斷路器1602與一中央通訊集線器直接通訊。 In one embodiment, the outlet power controller 1502, the remote control circuit breaker 1602, and the solar panel 505 (collectively referred to as "solar management devices 1502, 1602, 505") can be configured to pass through their respective I in an arbitrary network manner. One or more of the /O devices communicate directly with each other. In this embodiment, each solar energy management device 1502, 1602, 505 is responsible for and configured to manage, store, and transmit its own respective data, settings, and communications. However, in one embodiment, solar panel 505, outlet power controller 1502, and remote control breaker 1602 are in direct communication with a central communication hub.

如圖15A及圖16A中所繪示，插座電力控制器1502、遠端控制斷路器1602及太陽能板505(參考圖中未展示)與一中央通訊集線器1512直接通訊。進一步參考圖17A，圖中繪示組態為一中央通訊集線器 1512之一例示性電子裝置之一示意性方塊圖。中央通訊集線器1512可充當(但不限於充當)與中央通訊集線器1512相關聯之任何太陽能管理裝置1502、1602、505之一通訊中繼裝置及一中央資料儲存庫及管理裝置。中央通訊集線器1512包含負責中央通訊集線器1512之總體操作之一控制電路1702。另外，中央通訊集線器1512可包含一處理器1704、一記憶體1706、I/O介面1712及感測器1729。 As shown in FIGS. 15A and 16A, the outlet power controller 1502, the remote control circuit breaker 1602, and the solar panel 505 (not shown) are in direct communication with a central communication hub 1512. Further referring to FIG. 17A, the configuration is configured as a central communication hub. A schematic block diagram of one of the exemplary electronic devices of 1512. The central communication hub 1512 can function as, but is not limited to, one of any of the solar energy management devices 1502, 1602, 505 associated with the central communication hub 1512, and a central data repository and management device. The central communication hub 1512 includes a control circuit 1702 that is responsible for the overall operation of the central communication hub 1512. In addition, the central communication hub 1512 can include a processor 1704, a memory 1706, an I/O interface 1712, and a sensor 1729.

在一實施例中，中央通訊集線器1512包含執行操作指令之一處理器1704。中央通訊集線器1512之處理器1704可為一中央處理單元(CPU)，且可含於呈一微處理器形式之一單一積體晶片上。處理器1704執行程式碼以實施基本算術運算、邏輯運算、輸入/輸出操作及其他控制操作。 In one embodiment, central communication hub 1512 includes a processor 1704 that executes operational instructions. The processor 1704 of the central communication hub 1512 can be a central processing unit (CPU) and can be included on a single integrated wafer in the form of a microprocessor. Processor 1704 executes the code to perform basic arithmetic operations, logic operations, input/output operations, and other control operations.

記憶體1706可為非揮發性或揮發性記憶體，或可包含非揮發性記憶體及揮發性記憶體兩者。具體而言，記憶體1706可為以下之一或多者：一快閃記憶體(諸如一電子可擦除可程式化唯讀記憶體(EEPROM)或「反及」或「反或」型快閃記憶體)、動態隨機存取記憶體(RAM)或靜態RAM、一串列存取記憶體(SAM)、一硬碟(固態或機械)或任何其他適合電子記憶體裝置。 Memory 1706 can be non-volatile or volatile memory, or can include both non-volatile memory and volatile memory. Specifically, the memory 1706 can be one or more of the following: a flash memory (such as an electronically erasable programmable read only memory (EEPROM) or "reverse" or "anti-" type fast Flash memory), dynamic random access memory (RAM) or static RAM, a serial access memory (SAM), a hard disk (solid state or mechanical) or any other suitable electronic memory device.

中央通訊集線器1502可包含用於與另一裝置(諸如一個人電腦、一行動電話、用於建立網際網路存取之一無線路由器等等)建立通訊之I/O介面1712。I/O介面1712可為有線I/O介面1714或無線I/O介面1722。 The central communication hub 1502 can include an I/O interface 1712 for establishing communication with another device, such as a personal computer, a mobile phone, a wireless router for establishing Internet access, and the like. The I/O interface 1712 can be a wired I/O interface 1714 or a wireless I/O interface 1722.

一例示性有線介面1714呈使用一纜線來建立與另一裝置之連接性之一電連接器及介面電路形式。一典型有線I/O介面1714係一USB埠1716。另一典型有線I/O介面1714係經組態用於有線乙太網路通訊之一網路介面卡1718。一有線介面1714之又一實例係經組態用於與任何可接受之電力線網路標準(諸如HomePlug AV標準及IEEE 1901-2010 標準)一起使用之一電力線介面模組(PIM)1720(有時稱為一電力線數據機(PLM))。熟習技術者將明白將一電力線介面用於本文所描述之各種電子裝置之間的通訊之益處。 An exemplary wired interface 1714 is in the form of an electrical connector and interface circuit that uses a cable to establish connectivity with another device. A typical wired I/O interface 1714 is a USB port 1716. Another typical wired I/O interface 1714 is configured for one of the wired Ethernet communication network interface cards 1718. Yet another example of a wired interface 1714 is configured for use with any acceptable power line network standard (such as the HomePlug AV standard and IEEE 1901-2010) Standard) One of the Power Line Interface Modules (PIM) 1720 (sometimes referred to as a Power Line Data Machine (PLM)). Those skilled in the art will appreciate the benefits of using a power line interface for communication between the various electronic devices described herein.

一有線I/O介面1714可用以與其他電子裝置(其與中央通訊集線器1512可操作地通訊)建立例行通訊且用於至及來自該等其他電子裝置之例行資料轉移，其中透過一無線I/O介面之通訊係不可行的、不適合的或無效率的。另外，在一有線I/O介面之可靠性及穩健性係較佳之情況中(諸如，在傳輸儲存於中央通訊集線器1512之記憶體1706中之任何軟體或韌體之程式更新時)，一有線I/O介面1714可用於與其他電子裝置通訊。 A wired I/O interface 1714 can be used to establish routine communication with other electronic devices (which are in operative communication with the central communication hub 1512) and for routine data transfer to and from such other electronic devices, through a wireless The communication of the I/O interface is not feasible, unsuitable or inefficient. In addition, in the case where the reliability and robustness of a wired I/O interface is preferred (such as when updating a program for any software or firmware stored in the memory 1706 of the central communication hub 1512), a wired The I/O interface 1714 can be used to communicate with other electronic devices.

另一例示性I/O介面1712係一無線介面1722。一無線介面1722可為(例如)根據藍芽標準而操作之一藍芽介面1724、根據Wi-Fi標準(諸如802.11a、802.11b/g/n及802.11ac)而操作之一Wi-Fi介面1726、一蜂巢式介面1728或另一無線標準。可存在通過多個標準而操作之多個無線介面1722(例如藍芽介面、Wi-Fi 802.11a介面及Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n介面之兩者或兩者以上)。 Another exemplary I/O interface 1712 is a wireless interface 1722. A wireless interface 1722 can be one of the Wi-Fi interfaces operating in accordance with the Bluetooth standard, such as one of the Bluetooth interfaces, according to the Bluetooth standard, such as 802.11a, 802.11b/g/n, and 802.11ac. 1726, a cellular interface 1728 or another wireless standard. There may be multiple wireless interfaces 1722 (eg, a Bluetooth interface, a Wi-Fi 802.11a interface, and a Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n interface, or both) that operate through multiple standards.

一無線I/O介面1722可用以與其他電子裝置(其與中央通訊集線器1512可操作地通訊)建立例行及週期性通訊且用於至及來自該等其他電子裝置之例行及週期性資料轉移，其中透過一有線I/O介面之通訊係不可行的、不適合的或無效率的。 A wireless I/O interface 1722 can be used to establish routine and periodic communication with other electronic devices (which are in operative communication with the central communication hub 1512) and for routine and periodic data to and from such other electronic devices. Transfer, where communication over a wired I/O interface is not feasible, unsuitable, or inefficient.

中央通訊集線器1502可包含感測或判定與中央通訊集線器1512及中央通訊集線器1512之環境相關之各種條件的一或多個感測器1729。在圖中未展示之實施例中，感測組件可位於中央通訊集線器1512外部，且可位於與中央通訊集線器1512通訊之另一單獨裝置中。中央通訊集線器1512可通過一有線或無線介面而自此等外部感測器接收資料。例示性感測器之實例包含(但不限於)一周圍雜訊感測器1730 及一運動感測器1732。 The central communication hub 1502 can include one or more sensors 1729 that sense or determine various conditions associated with the environment of the central communication hub 1512 and the central communication hub 1512. In an embodiment not shown, the sensing component can be external to the central communication hub 1512 and can be located in another separate device in communication with the central communication hub 1512. The central communication hub 1512 can receive data from such external sensors via a wired or wireless interface. Examples of exemplary sensors include, but are not limited to, a surrounding noise sensor 1730 And a motion sensor 1732.

感測器1729可產生指示是否已啟動感測器之二進位資料。例如，若雜訊感測器1730未感測到雜訊，則其保持未被啟動且產生指示其未被啟動之資料。然而，若雜訊感測器1730感測到雜訊，則其變成被啟動且產生指示其已被啟動之資料。同樣地，運動感測器1732可產生指示其未被啟動或已被啟動之資料。來自感測器1729之資料可由中央通訊集線器用以判定感測器1729之周圍是否有人居住。若感測器1729產生指示其不在作用中之資料，則中央通訊集線器1512可使用此資料作為與任何相關聯插座電力控制器1502及任何相關聯遠端控制斷路器1602通訊之一基準。通訊可指示相關聯電力控制器1502、1602之各自開關控制引擎斷開電路開關以因此自動切斷連接至開關控制引擎之任何裝置之電力。 The sensor 1729 can generate binary data indicating whether the sensor has been activated. For example, if the noise sensor 1730 does not sense the noise, it remains unactivated and produces information indicating that it was not activated. However, if the noise sensor 1730 senses the noise, it becomes activated and generates information indicating that it has been activated. Likewise, motion sensor 1732 can generate information indicating that it has not been activated or has been activated. The data from the sensor 1729 can be used by the central communication hub to determine if the sensor 1729 is surrounded by people. If the sensor 1729 generates information indicating that it is not active, the central communication hub 1512 can use this information as a basis for communication with any associated outlet power controller 1502 and any associated remote control breaker 1602. The communication may instruct the respective switches of the associated power controllers 1502, 1602 to control the engine to open the circuit switch to thereby automatically shut off power to any of the devices connected to the switch control engine.

記憶體1706、I/O介面1712及感測器1729可通過一資料匯流排而與控制電路1702交換資料。亦可存在伴隨控制線及記憶體1706與控制電路1702之間的一位址匯流排。記憶體1706被視為一非暫時性電腦可讀媒體。 The memory 1706, the I/O interface 1712, and the sensor 1729 can exchange data with the control circuit 1702 via a data bus. There may also be an associated address bus between the control line and the memory 1706 and the control circuit 1702. Memory 1706 is considered a non-transitory computer readable medium.

中央通訊集線器1502之記憶體1706可包含一裝置資料儲存器1708。裝置資料儲存器1708可儲存與任何太陽能管理裝置1502、1602、505(其等與中央通訊集線器1512相關聯)相關之資料。裝置資料儲存器1708可組態為持久或非持久資料儲存之一資料庫檔案、一平面檔、一多維陣列或任何其他適合形式或形式之組合。在一例示性實施例中，使裝置資料儲存器1708始終為中央通訊集線器1512之記憶體1706中之一非揮發性記憶體。 The memory 1706 of the central communication hub 1502 can include a device data store 1708. The device data store 1708 can store data associated with any of the solar energy management devices 1502, 1602, 505 (which are associated with the central communication hub 1512). The device data store 1708 can be configured as one of a persistent or non-persistent data store, a flat file, a multi-dimensional array, or any other suitable form or combination of forms. In an exemplary embodiment, device data store 1708 is always a non-volatile memory in memory 1706 of central communication hub 1512.

進一步參考圖17B，圖中繪示組態為一資料庫檔案之一裝置資料儲存器1708之一實施例之一圖式。熟習技術者應瞭解，存在幾乎無限方式來設計一資料儲存器。此外，圖17B僅供說明。因而，圖17B僅 繪示可儲存於裝置資料儲存器1708中之資料之一部分。 With further reference to FIG. 17B, a diagram of one embodiment of a device data store 1708 configured as a database file is illustrated. Those skilled in the art should understand that there is an almost infinite way to design a data store. In addition, FIG. 17B is for illustration only. Thus, Figure 17B only A portion of the data that can be stored in the device data store 1708 is depicted.

圖17B描繪組態為一關係資料庫檔案之裝置資料儲存器1708之一實施例，該關係資料庫檔案具有藉由資料與一給定太陽能管理裝置之關係而劃分成表之資料。熟習技術者應瞭解，相關表使用關係(即，關係1753、關係1774及關係1783)來鏈接以促進儲存於其內之資料之有效率儲存、更新及擷取。例如，插座電力控制器資料表1750及插座電力控制器電流汲取表1751儲存與任何相關聯插座電力控制器1502相關且自任何相關聯插座電力控制器1502接收之所有資料。再者，太陽能板資料表1780及太陽能板能量消耗表1786保存與任何相關聯太陽能板505等等相關且自任何相關聯太陽能板505等等接收之所有資料。依表名稱列出之屬性表示可儲存於資料表中之一部分屬性列表。例如，插座電力控制器資料表1750可經組態以儲存一插座電力控制器1502之屬性，諸如(但不限於)一UID 1752、一顯示名稱1754、一開關狀態1756、一開關位置1757及一電源1755。 Figure 17B depicts an embodiment of a device data store 1708 configured as a relational database file having data that is divided into tables by the relationship of the materials to a given solar energy management device. Skilled practitioners should be aware that the related table usage relationships (ie, relationship 1753, relationship 1774, and relationship 1783) are linked to facilitate efficient storage, update, and retrieval of the data stored therein. For example, the outlet power controller data sheet 1750 and the outlet power controller current draw table 1751 store all of the information associated with any associated outlet power controller 1502 and received from any associated outlet power controller 1502. Further, solar panel data sheet 1780 and solar panel energy consumption meter 1786 store all of the data associated with any associated solar panel 505 and the like and received from any associated solar panel 505 or the like. The attributes listed by table name represent a list of attributes that can be stored in the data sheet. For example, the outlet power controller data sheet 1750 can be configured to store attributes of a socket power controller 1502 such as, but not limited to, a UID 1752, a display name 1754, a switch state 1756, a switch position 1757, and a Power supply 1755.

進一步參考圖17C至圖17E，圖中繪示圖17B之資料庫表之詳細描繪，其展示可儲存於裝置儲存器1708之資料表之欄位中之與太陽能管理裝置相關之資料之實例。例如，插座電力控制器資料表1750之UID欄位1752可儲存一插座電力控制器1502之唯一識別號碼，諸如「OPC001」、「OPC002」等等。同樣地，顯示名稱1754之欄位可儲存使用者使其與一插座電力控制器1502相關聯且易於被使用者辨識之一名稱，諸如「電視」、「咖啡機」等等。開關狀態欄位1756及開關位置欄位1751分別保存與一插座電力控制器1502之組態相關之資料，諸如「自動」及「閉合(接通)」。 With further reference to Figures 17C-17E, a detailed depiction of the database table of Figure 17B is shown, showing an example of data associated with a solar energy management device that can be stored in a field of a data table of device memory 1708. For example, the UID field 1752 of the outlet power controller data sheet 1750 can store a unique identification number of a socket power controller 1502, such as "OPC001", "OPC002", and the like. Similarly, the field of display name 1754 can store a user's name associated with a socket power controller 1502 and is easily recognized by the user, such as "television", "coffee machine", and the like. The switch status field 1756 and the switch position field 1751 respectively store information related to the configuration of a socket power controller 1502, such as "automatic" and "closed (on)".

中央通訊集線器1502之記憶體1706亦可包含一資料擷取及管理引擎1710。資料擷取及管理引擎1710可負責透過I/O介面1712而建立與其他電子裝置之通訊、傳送及管理自感測器1729接收之資料、處置 對儲存於裝置資料儲存器1708中之資料之請求、更新裝置資料儲存器1708、充當用於來自彼此不直接通訊之太陽能管理裝置之通訊及資料請求之一繼電器、及中央通訊集線器1512之任何其他通訊或資料管理要求。 The memory 1706 of the central communication hub 1502 can also include a data capture and management engine 1710. The data capture and management engine 1710 can be responsible for establishing communication with other electronic devices via the I/O interface 1712, transmitting and managing the data received by the sensor 1729, and handling Request for data stored in device data store 1708, update device data store 1708, act as a relay for communication and data requests for solar management devices not directly communicating with each other, and any other central communication hub 1512 Communication or data management requirements.

中央通訊集線器1512之記憶體1706亦可含有一電力控制引擎1711。電力控制引擎1711可與資料擷取及管理引擎及裝置儲存器1708一起工作以有效且高效地管理與中央通訊集線器1512相關聯之任何太陽能板505之電池組電力位準及放電。 The memory 1706 of the central communication hub 1512 may also include a power control engine 1711. The power control engine 1711 can work with the data capture and management engine and device storage 1708 to efficiently and efficiently manage the battery power level and discharge of any solar panels 505 associated with the central communication hub 1512.

圖20繪示一操作控制及電力分派方案之一實施例。該電力分派方案由電力控制引擎1711透過與任何相關聯太陽能管理裝置1502、1602、505之通訊而管理。更具體而言，插座電力控制器1502及遠端控制斷路器1602(統稱為「電力控制器1502、1602」)之各自電流汲取感測器1532、1632連續監測來自連接至其等之電裝置之電力需求。若不存在電力需求(「PD」)(例如，絕沒有接通燈開關，絕沒有閉合電路開關1540、1640)，則電力控制器1502、1602僅繼續監測任何電力需求。然而，若存在一電力需求[2004]，則電力控制器1502、1602將此需求傳送至中央通訊集線器1512之電力控制引擎1711[2002]。 Figure 20 illustrates an embodiment of an operational control and power dispatching scheme. The power distribution scheme is managed by the power control engine 1711 through communication with any associated solar energy management devices 1502, 1602, 505. More specifically, the respective current draw sensors 1532, 1632 of the outlet power controller 1502 and the remote control circuit breaker 1602 (collectively referred to as "power controllers 1502, 1602") continuously monitor the electrical devices connected thereto. electricity demand. If there is no power demand ("PD") (eg, the light switch is never turned on, and the circuit switches 1540, 1640 are never closed), the power controllers 1502, 1602 continue to monitor only any power demand. However, if there is a power demand [2004], the power controllers 1502, 1602 transmit this demand to the power control engine 1711 [2002] of the central communication hub 1512.

當電力控制器1502、1602監測電力需求時，但中央通訊集線器1512亦同時不僅監測電力控制器1502、1602是否對其發送任何電力請求[2006]，且監測太陽能板505是否產生任何電力以及可由一個體透過使用者介面軟體而程式化或動態供應之任何其他指示[2008]。若無電力產生(「GP」)，則中央通訊集線器1512將經由與任何相關聯太陽能板505之太陽能監測引擎507通訊而僅繼續監測太陽能電池陣列或光伏太陽能收集器310以查看是否可收集及產生任何電力及何時可收集及產生任何電力[2010]。 When the power controllers 1502, 1602 monitor the power demand, but the central communication hub 1512 also not only monitors whether the power controllers 1502, 1602 send any power requests to it [2006], and monitors whether the solar panel 505 generates any power and can be Any other indication that the individual is stylized or dynamically supplied through the user interface software [2008]. If there is no power generation ("GP"), the central communication hub 1512 will continue to monitor the solar array or photovoltaic solar collector 310 via the solar monitoring engine 507 associated with any associated solar panel 505 to see if it can be collected and generated. Any electricity and when it can collect and generate any electricity [2010].

為使此處理及監測步驟之效率最大化，太陽能監測引擎507可經 程式化或經設定或經依其他方式指導以視情況主動監測太陽能產生，被動監測太陽能產生，或全部一起完全停止監測。例如，在已知不會收集到太陽能之時期期間(諸如，在夜晚期間)，太陽能監測引擎507使所有監測操作一起停止，直至諸如太陽將升起或另一條件將保證可監測到能量產生時。諸如氣候、雲量、降雨、日食及其類似者之其他因數全部可影響可由太陽能板505在任何特定時間產生電力之可能性及數量。 To maximize the efficiency of this processing and monitoring step, the solar monitoring engine 507 can Stylized or set or otherwise directed to actively monitor solar energy generation as appropriate, passively monitor solar energy generation, or completely stop monitoring together. For example, during periods when it is known that solar energy is not collected (such as during the night), the solar monitoring engine 507 stops all monitoring operations together until such time as the sun will rise or another condition will ensure that energy production is monitored. . All other factors such as climate, cloud cover, rainfall, eclipse, and the like may all affect the likelihood and amount of power that can be generated by solar panel 505 at any particular time.

然而，若太陽能監測引擎507將由太陽能板505產生電力傳送至電力控制引擎1711[2010]，則進行進一步查詢是否已存在一電力請求[2012]。若尚不存在電力請求，換言之，任何相關聯插座電力控制器1502及任何相關聯斷路器電力控制器1602尚未感測到任何電流汲取，則電力控制引擎判定任何相關聯太陽能板505之電池組320是否充滿電[2014]。若電池組320完全充滿電且不再需要、需求或請求電力，則電力控制引擎指導太陽能板505將此過量電力提供至電網1408[2016]。 However, if the solar monitoring engine 507 transmits power generated by the solar panel 505 to the power control engine 1711 [2010], a further inquiry is made as to whether a power request already exists [2012]. If there is no power request, in other words, any associated outlet power controller 1502 and any associated breaker power controller 1602 has not sensed any current draw, then the power control engine determines battery pack 320 of any associated solar panel 505. Is it fully charged [2014]. If the battery pack 320 is fully charged and no longer needs, requires, or requests power, the power control engine directs the solar panel 505 to provide this excess power to the grid 1408 [2016].

將電力提供至電網1408僅意謂透過連接件940而將任何過量電力提供至斷路器箱1416。若不存在來自有線連接至斷路器箱1416中之電路之任何者之電力需求，則此過量電力將開始自斷路器箱1416流出，通過電表1412(引起電表「倒轉」運行)而回流至公用電網1408上。 Providing power to the grid 1408 simply means providing any excess power to the breaker box 1416 through the connector 940. If there is no power demand from any of the circuits wired to the circuit breaker box 1416, the excess power will begin to flow out of the circuit breaker box 1416, back to the utility grid through the meter 1412 (causing the meter to "reverse" operation) On 1408.

在一替代實施例中，可將過量電力提供至一更區域化電網。換言之，可將自一住宅上之太陽能電池陣列產生之過量電力提供至相同街區或甚至相同住宅區中之另一住宅。如下文將討論，本發明不僅可用於單戶型住宅或房屋單元上，且可用於多戶型或其他更大商業機構上。在此等情況中，吾人可預期：一房主或建築物管理者可期望將自一單元產生之未使用電力提供至該片區域之另一單元來消費及使用，而非將過量電力僅回售給電網以必須自電網購買電力來對一不同單元 供電。 In an alternate embodiment, excess power can be provided to a more regionalized grid. In other words, excess power generated from a solar array on a home can be provided to another home in the same neighborhood or even in the same residential area. As will be discussed below, the present invention can be used not only on single-family homes or housing units, but also in multi-family or other larger commercial establishments. In such cases, we can expect that a homeowner or building manager may expect to provide unused power generated from one unit to another unit in the area for consumption and use, rather than returning excess power only Sold to the grid to have to buy electricity from the grid to a different unit powered by.

然而，若電池組320未充滿電[2014]，則電力控制引擎1711必須評估之下一決定係是否儲存電力[2018]。若決定儲存電力[2018]，則電力控制引擎1711必須連續監測電力儲存容量[2014]。若容量變滿[2014]，則必須將電力提供至電網1408[2016]。 However, if the battery pack 320 is not fully charged [2014], the power control engine 1711 must evaluate whether the next decision is whether to store power [2018]. If it is decided to store power [2018], the power control engine 1711 must continuously monitor the power storage capacity [2014]. If the capacity becomes full [2014], the power must be supplied to the grid 1408 [2016].

可藉由評估複數個因數而判定是否儲存電力2018之決定。例如，即使電池組320可能未充滿電，但當日時間(即，電力出售之高峰期)可指示：此時將電力售給電網更具經濟效益。在一實施例中，電力控制引擎1711透過與定位模組540之通訊來判定任何相關聯太陽能板505之位置。在判定位置之後，電力控制引擎1711可存取含有提供公用電網電力之所有公用電網公司之峰值速率時間的一國家或國際資料庫。太陽能板505之位置可經交叉參考以找到該位置之峰值時間。接著，當判定是否儲存、出售或使用所產生之電力時，電力控制引擎1711可使用此峰值速率時間資訊作為一因數。 The decision to store power 2018 can be determined by evaluating a plurality of factors. For example, even though battery pack 320 may not be fully charged, the time of day (ie, the peak period of power sale) may indicate that it is more economical to sell electricity to the grid at this time. In one embodiment, power control engine 1711 determines the location of any associated solar panel 505 via communication with positioning module 540. After determining the location, the power control engine 1711 can access a national or international database containing peak rate times for all utility grid companies that provide utility grid power. The position of the solar panel 505 can be cross-referenced to find the peak time for that location. Next, when determining whether to store, sell, or use the generated power, the power control engine 1711 can use this peak rate time information as a factor.

同樣地，即使電池組320未充滿電，但預計短期內無電力需求，所以亦可有利地將電力售給電網1408。換言之，若一特定房主在度假且無需消耗任何電力，則即使電池組320未充滿電，亦無理由在可在特定時間以最高價出售電力時儲存電力。電力控制引擎1711可經程式化或經依其他方式設定以與電池監測引擎通訊，且發送一命令來恢復儲存電力，使得在房主回來之後，電池組320將被充滿電。 Likewise, even though battery pack 320 is not fully charged, it is expected that there will be no power demand in the short term, so power may also be advantageously sold to grid 1408. In other words, if a particular homeowner is on vacation and does not need to consume any power, even if the battery pack 320 is not fully charged, there is no reason to store power when the power can be sold at the highest price at a particular time. The power control engine 1711 can be programmed or otherwise configured to communicate with the battery monitoring engine and send a command to resume storage power so that after the homeowner returns, the battery pack 320 will be fully charged.

返回至決定區塊2012，若電力控制引擎1711判定存在一電力請求，則必須判定之下一問題係是否使用所產生之電力來滿足請求電力需求[2020]。若決定不使用所產生之電力來滿足所需請求電力，則電力控制引擎1711將再次評估之下一問題係電池組320是否充滿電[2014]。若電池組320未充滿電，則其必須判定是否儲存電力[2018]。 Returning to decision block 2012, if power control engine 1711 determines that there is a power request, it must determine whether the next problem is using the generated power to satisfy the requested power demand [2020]. If it is decided not to use the generated power to satisfy the required requested power, the power control engine 1711 will again evaluate whether the next problem battery pack 320 is fully charged [2014]. If battery pack 320 is not fully charged, it must determine if power is being stored [2018].

然而，若決定使用所產生之電力[2014]，則必須評估之下一問題 係所請求之電力是否小於或等於所產生之電量[2022]。若回答係「是」，則電力控制引擎1711指示太陽能板505提供所產生之電力以對連接至已請求電力之電力控制器1502、1602之任何裝置供電。在將所產生之電力提供至請求電力之任何電力控制裝置1502、1602時，電力控制引擎可與所有相關聯電力控制器1502、1602之電流監測引擎1514、1614通訊以判定在任何給定時間處需要多少電力。一旦判定所需電量，則電力控制引擎可指示相關聯太陽能板505將該電量供應給斷路器箱1416。 However, if you decide to use the generated electricity [2014], you must evaluate the next question. Whether the requested power is less than or equal to the generated electricity [2022]. If the answer is yes, the power control engine 1711 instructs the solar panel 505 to provide the generated power to power any device connected to the power controllers 1502, 1602 of the requested power. Upon providing the generated power to any of the power control devices 1502, 1602 requesting power, the power control engine can communicate with the current monitoring engines 1514, 1614 of all associated power controllers 1502, 1602 to determine at any given time. How much power is needed. Once the required amount of power is determined, the power control engine can instruct the associated solar panel 505 to supply the amount of power to the breaker box 1416.

例如，若電力控制引擎1711判定各種插座電力控制器1502、1602需要2000W電力，則電力控制引擎1711可指示相關聯太陽能板505將所需之2000W電力自其電池組320供應給斷路器箱1416。接著，由相關聯太陽能板505供應之2000W電力補償2000W之電力需要以自公用電網1408流動通過電表1412而至斷路器箱1416中。因此，當在使用者之斷路器箱1416處存在2000W之電力需求時，使用者不使用來自公用電網1408之2000W電量且因此不用對來自公用電網1408之2000W電量付費。 For example, if the power control engine 1711 determines that the various outlet power controllers 1502, 1602 require 2000 W of power, the power control engine 1711 can instruct the associated solar panel 505 to supply the required 2000 W of power from its battery pack 320 to the breaker box 1416. Next, the 2000 W power compensated 2000 W of power supplied by the associated solar panel 505 needs to flow from the utility grid 1408 through the meter 1412 into the breaker box 1416. Thus, when there is a 2000 W power demand at the user's breaker box 1416, the user does not use the 2000 W power from the utility grid 1408 and therefore does not have to pay for the 2000 W power from the utility grid 1408.

返回至決定框2022，若所請求之電力小於所產生之電力，則電力控制引擎1711將再次需要判定是否儲存過量產生之電力[2018]或將其提供至一外部公用或相同電網1408[2016]。需要再次評估之問題係太陽能板505之儲存器320是否充滿電(即，電池320是否具有任何額外充電容量)及經濟或其他因數是否保證任何過量電力之銷售或其他分配。 Returning to decision block 2022, if the requested power is less than the generated power, the power control engine 1711 will again need to determine whether to store the overproduced power [2018] or provide it to an external public or same grid 1408 [2016] . The question that needs to be re-evaluated is whether the reservoir 320 of the solar panel 505 is fully charged (ie, whether the battery 320 has any additional charging capacity) and whether economic or other factors warrant the sale or other distribution of any excess power.

然而，若所請求之電力不小於或等於所產生之電力，則電力控制引擎1711必須評估是否存在任何儲存電力[2026]。若該問題之回答係否定的(即，太陽能板505不具有任何儲存電力)，則將指示太陽能板505提供其所產生之所有電力且由其自公用電網吸取之電力(本文中 亦稱為公用電力(「UP」))補充所需任何額外電力以對各種裝置供電[2028]。 However, if the requested power is not less than or equal to the generated power, the power control engine 1711 must evaluate whether there is any stored power [2026]. If the answer to the question is negative (ie, the solar panel 505 does not have any stored power), then the solar panel 505 will be instructed to provide all of the power it generates and the power it draws from the utility grid (in this context) Also known as utility power ("UP")) supplements any additional power required to power various devices [2028].

若太陽能板505具有儲存電力[2026]，則電力控制引擎1711必須判定是否使用該儲存電力[2030]。若電力控制引擎1711判定不使用該儲存電力，則太陽能板100將再次提供所產生之電量+來自公用電網之任何額外所需電力來滿足電力需求[2028]。 If the solar panel 505 has stored power [2026], the power control engine 1711 must determine whether to use the stored power [2030]. If the power control engine 1711 determines that the stored power is not being used, the solar panel 100 will again provide the generated power + any additional required power from the utility grid to meet the power demand [2028].

然而，若決定使用儲存電力，則電力控制引擎1711必須判定所請求之電力是否小於或等於所產生之電力+儲存電力[2032]。若所請求之電力小於或等於所產生之電力+儲存電力[2032]，則太陽能板505提供所產生之電力及儲存電力以滿足來自電力控制器之電力請求[2034]。然而，若所請求之電力大於所產生之電力+儲存電力[2032]，則太陽能板505將提供所產生之電力、儲存電力、及來自商業公用電網之任何額外所需電力來滿足電力請求[2036]。 However, if it is decided to use the stored power, the power control engine 1711 must determine whether the requested power is less than or equal to the generated power + stored power [2032]. If the requested power is less than or equal to the generated power + stored power [2032], the solar panel 505 provides the generated power and stored power to satisfy the power request from the power controller [2034]. However, if the requested power is greater than the generated power + stored power [2032], the solar panel 505 will provide the generated power, stored power, and any additional required power from the commercial utility grid to satisfy the power request [2036] ].

如文中所提及，電力控制引擎1711連續監測電力請求、所產生之電量、及來自一使用者之任何指示或指令[2008]。若仍不存在電力請求[2038]，則電力控制引擎1711僅繼續監測來自電力控制器1502、1602之任何通訊。然而，若存在一電力請求[2038]，則電力控制引擎1711再次詢問是否存在任何所產生之電力[2040]。若不存在所產生之電力，則電力控制引擎1711評估是否存在任何儲存電力[2042]。若不存在儲存電力，則太陽能板100自公用電網提供電力以滿足來自電力控制器之電力需要請求[2044]。 As mentioned herein, the power control engine 1711 continuously monitors power requests, generated power, and any indications or instructions from a user [2008]. If there is still no power request [2038], the power control engine 1711 only continues to monitor any communication from the power controllers 1502, 1602. However, if there is a power request [2038], the power control engine 1711 again asks if there is any generated power [2040]. If there is no generated power, the power control engine 1711 evaluates if there is any stored power [2042]. If there is no stored power, the solar panel 100 provides power from the utility grid to meet the power demand request from the power controller [2044].

然而，若存在儲存電力[2044]，則電力控制引擎1711評估其是否應使用該儲存電力[2046]。若決定不使用儲存電力[2046]，則太陽能板505提供公用電力來滿足連接至電力控制器1502、1602之電裝置之需要[2044]。 However, if there is stored power [2044], the power control engine 1711 evaluates whether it should use the stored power [2046]. If it is decided not to use the stored power [2046], the solar panel 505 provides utility power to meet the needs of the electrical devices connected to the power controllers 1502, 1602 [2044].

然而，若決定使用儲存電力[2046]，則電力控制引擎1711評估電 力請求是否小於或等於儲存電力[2048]。若該問題之回答係肯定的，則太陽能板100提供儲存電力來對連接至電力控制器1502、1602之裝置供電以滿足電力請求[2050]。然而，若電力請求大於儲存電力，則太陽能板提供儲存電力及來自公用電網之任何額外電力來滿足電網請求[2052]。當然，若電力請求小於儲存電力，則儲存電力之餘額將僅保持儲存於電池組320或相同儲存裝置中且根據需要僅供未來電力請求使用。 However, if it is decided to use the stored power [2046], the power control engine 1711 evaluates the power. Whether the force request is less than or equal to the stored power [2048]. If the answer to the question is affirmative, the solar panel 100 provides stored power to power the devices connected to the power controllers 1502, 1602 to satisfy the power request [2050]. However, if the power request is greater than the stored power, the solar panel provides storage power and any additional power from the utility grid to satisfy the grid request [2052]. Of course, if the power request is less than the stored power, the balance of the stored power will only remain stored in the battery pack 320 or the same storage device and will be used only for future power requests as needed.

如文中所提及，電力控制引擎1711連續監測來自電力控制器1502、1602之電力請求、自光伏太陽能收集器產生之電量、以及任何其他指示或指令[2008]。該等指示及指令可經預程式化至電力控制引擎1711中，及/或可由一使用者經由使用者介面軟體而動態提供，如下文將討論。換言之，操縱來自一智慧型電話之使用者介面軟體之一使用者可動態給出指令以使用來自太陽能板505之電力來對某些電路供電。例如，度假中之一個體可選擇使其熱水器1428完全斷電，但在回家之後，可選擇將電力自所產生之太陽能即時提供至其熱水器1428。使用者可使用其智慧型電話上或來自一網際網路網站介面之一應用程式來監測所產生之電量、所消耗或請求之電量，且相應地分派電力。因此，一使用者可藉由判定何時將電力售給電網1408、何時儲存電力、其住宅或其他結構中之何種裝置使用電力及由何種源對該等裝置供電(即，是否由公用電網1408、儲存電力或由太陽能板100(a至n)同時產生之電力對該等裝置供電)而最佳化其電力使用。 As mentioned herein, power control engine 1711 continuously monitors power requests from power controllers 1502, 1602, power generated from photovoltaic solar collectors, and any other indications or instructions [2008]. The instructions and instructions may be pre-programmed into the power control engine 1711 and/or may be dynamically provided by a user via a user interface software, as will be discussed below. In other words, a user manipulating a user interface software from a smart phone can dynamically give instructions to use power from the solar panel 505 to power certain circuits. For example, one of the vacationers may choose to have their water heater 1428 fully powered down, but after returning home, the power may be provided to the water heater 1428 from the generated solar energy. Users can use one of their smart phones or an application from an internet website to monitor the amount of power generated, consumed or requested, and distribute the power accordingly. Thus, a user can power the device by determining when to sell power to the grid 1408, when to store power, which device in its home or other structure uses the power, and by what source (ie, whether it is powered by the utility grid) 1408, storing power or powering the devices by the simultaneous generation of power from solar panels 100 (a through n) to optimize their power usage.

在一例示性實施例(其中中央通訊集線器1512充當與中央通訊集線器1512相關聯之任何太陽能管理裝置1502、1602、505之一通訊中繼裝置及中央資料儲存庫及管理裝置)中，中央通訊集線器1512亦將充當經組態以充當本發明與本發明之終端使用者之間的一介面之任何軟體應用程式之中央通訊點。在一例示性實施例中，此使用者介面軟 體存在且經組態以與中央通訊集線器1512可操作地通訊。在一實施例中，一終端使用者透過使用者介面軟體而控制及查看由中央通訊集線器1512及任何相關聯太陽能管理裝置產生之任何資料。 In an exemplary embodiment in which the central communication hub 1512 acts as one of any solar management devices 1502, 1602, 505 associated with the central communication hub 1512, and a central data repository and management device, the central communication hub 1512 will also serve as a central communication point for any software application configured to serve as an interface between the present invention and the end user of the present invention. In an exemplary embodiment, the user interface is soft The body is present and configured to operatively communicate with the central communication hub 1512. In one embodiment, an end user controls and views any data generated by the central communication hub 1512 and any associated solar energy management device through the user interface software.

在一例示性實施例中，使用者介面軟體呈經設計以與一單獨電子裝置之作業系統一起操作之一應用程式之形式。該單獨電子裝置可執行軟體，且軟體可在被執行時控制及組態待與中央通訊集線器1512可操作地通訊之該單獨電子裝置之(若干)I/O介面。該單獨電子裝置可與中央通訊集線器1512直接通訊，或可透過一可公開存取之網際網路伺服器而與中央通訊集線器1512間接通訊以促進在一網際網路連接可用於該單獨電子裝置之任何位置中與中央通訊集線器1512通訊。 In an exemplary embodiment, the user interface software is in the form of an application designed to operate with an operating system of a single electronic device. The separate electronic device can execute software, and the software can control and configure the I/O interface(s) of the separate electronic device to be operatively communicated with the central communication hub 1512 when executed. The separate electronic device can communicate directly with the central communication hub 1512 or can communicate indirectly with the central communication hub 1512 via a publicly accessible internet server to facilitate an internet connection for the separate electronic device. Communicate with the central communication hub 1512 in any location.

舉例而言，顯示使用者介面之一應用程式可經開發以執行於Apple公司之iOS作業系統上。本發明之使用者將可使此應用程式安裝於運行iOS作業系統之任何裝置上。依此方式，本發明之一使用者可控制及監測由中央通訊集線器1512自該使用者可擁有之任何裝置(其採用iOS作業系統)(諸如由Apple公司製造之一iPad或iPhone)收集之資料。同樣地，可開發用於其他作業系統(諸如Android、Unix、Linux、Windows或使一應用程式設計介面可用於第三方應用程式之開發的任何其他作業系統)之應用程式。因此，中央集線器可由一使用者擁有之任何裝置(已針對其而開發使用者介面應用程式且其與中央通訊集線器1512可操作地通訊或可經組態以與中央通訊集線器1512可操作地通訊)控制。參考圖21至圖27，圖中繪示經組態以操作為在一行動裝置上運行之一應用程式的使用者介面軟體之使用者介面螢幕之例示性實施例。 For example, an application that displays a user interface can be developed to execute on Apple's iOS operating system. The user of the present invention will be able to install this application on any device running the iOS operating system. In this manner, a user of the present invention can control and monitor data collected by the central communication hub 1512 from any device that the user can own (which employs an iOS operating system), such as an iPad or iPhone manufactured by Apple Inc. . Similarly, applications for other operating systems such as Android, Unix, Linux, Windows, or any other operating system that enables an application design interface to be used for the development of third party applications can be developed. Thus, the central hub can be any device owned by the user for which the user interface application has been developed and operatively communicated with the central communication hub 1512 or can be configured to operatively communicate with the central communication hub 1512. control. Referring to Figures 21 through 27, an illustrative embodiment of a user interface screen configured to operate as a user interface software for an application running on a mobile device is illustrated.

如上文所提及，在另一實施例中，可自由中央通訊集線器1512主控之一網頁伺服器或與中央通訊集線器1512可操作地通訊之一可公開存取之網頁伺服器取得使用者介面。一終端使用者可藉由使用由一 PC、行動裝置等等執行之一網頁瀏覽應用程式(一網頁瀏覽器)而存取使用者介面。一使用者可鍵入解析由中央集線器主控之網頁伺服器或可公開存取之網頁伺服器的一網址或網際網路協定位址。可藉由透過一私有網路、一公用網路(諸如網際網路)或一公用網路及一私有網路兩者之一組合來選路網頁請求及回應而促進網頁瀏覽器與網頁伺服器之間的通訊。作為回應，由中央集線器主控之網頁伺服器將回傳在使用者之網頁瀏覽應用程式中顯示為一網頁之使用者介面。 As mentioned above, in another embodiment, the web server of one of the free central communication hubs 1512 or one of the publicly accessible web servers can be operatively communicated with the central communication hub 1512 to obtain a user interface. . An end user can use by one The PC, the mobile device, and the like execute a web browsing application (a web browser) to access the user interface. A user can type in a web address or internet protocol address that resolves a web server hosted by a central hub or a publicly accessible web server. Promoting web browsers and web servers by routing web page requests and responses through a combination of a private network, a public network (such as the Internet), or a public network and a private network Communication between. In response, the web server hosted by the central hub will return the user interface displayed as a web page in the user's web browsing application.

當將一太陽能管理裝置(即，一插座電力控制器1502、一遠端控制斷路器1602或一太陽能板505)之一記錄記錄於一中央通訊集線器1512之裝置資料儲存器1708中時，該太陽能管理裝置變成與中央通訊集線器1512相關聯。可程式化地使此「透過記錄而相關聯」程序自動化。若經程式化地自動化，則中央通訊集線器1512可透過使用一太陽能管理裝置探索引擎(圖中未展示)而探索經組態用於與中央通訊集線器1512可操作地通訊之任何太陽能管理裝置，該太陽能管理裝置探索引擎駐留於中央通訊集線器1512之記憶體1706中且由中央通訊集線器1512之控制電路1702執行。替代地，可由一終端使用者透過使用使用者介面軟體而手動完成該「透過記錄而相關聯」程序。 When one of the solar management devices (ie, a socket power controller 1502, a remote control circuit breaker 1602, or a solar panel 505) is recorded in the device data storage 1708 of a central communication hub 1512, the solar energy The management device becomes associated with the central communication hub 1512. This "associated with records" program can be programmed to automate. If programmed to be automated, the central communication hub 1512 can explore any solar energy management device configured to operatively communicate with the central communication hub 1512 by using a solar energy management device exploration engine (not shown). The solar energy management device discovery engine resides in the memory 1706 of the central communication hub 1512 and is executed by the control circuit 1702 of the central communication hub 1512. Alternatively, the "associating with the record" program can be manually completed by an end user by using the user interface software.

一太陽能管理裝置1502、1602、505之一識別記錄可包含(但不限於)唯一識別屬性，諸如唯一識別號碼(UID)、媒體存取控制(MAC)位址、網際網路協定(IP)位址及任何其他識別屬性。除識別屬性之外，太陽能管理裝置之記錄亦可含有太陽能管理裝置之其他屬性，諸如組態設定、與太陽能管理裝置之當前或歷史狀態相關之資料、由太陽能管理裝置之感測器產生之資料、及與太陽能管理裝置相關或由太陽能管理裝置產生之其他資料。 One of the solar management devices 1502, 1602, 505 identification records may include, but is not limited to, unique identification attributes such as a unique identification number (UID), a media access control (MAC) address, an internet protocol (IP) bit. Address and any other identifying attributes. In addition to identifying attributes, the records of the solar management device may also contain other attributes of the solar management device, such as configuration settings, data related to the current or historical state of the solar energy management device, and data generated by sensors of the solar energy management device. And other materials related to or generated by the solar energy management device.

一太陽能管理裝置與一中央通訊集線器1512之間將存在一典型相關聯性，其中中央通訊集線器及相關聯太陽能管理裝置兩者透過其 各自I/O裝置而可操作地通訊。例如，一中央通訊集線器1512可與每個太陽能管理裝置相關聯，中央通訊集線器1512可藉由經組態用於相同於太陽能管理裝置之各者之私有網路上之通訊而與每個太陽能管理裝置通訊。換言之，組態為電子裝置之一較大網路上之一裝置的任何太陽能管理裝置可潛在地與組態為相同網路上之一裝置之一中央通訊集線器相關聯。 There will be a typical correlation between a solar management device and a central communication hub 1512, through which both the central communication hub and the associated solar energy management device The respective I/O devices are operatively communicated. For example, a central communication hub 1512 can be associated with each solar management device, and the central communication hub 1512 can be associated with each solar management device by communication over a private network configured for the same as the solar management device. communication. In other words, any solar management device configured as one of the devices on a larger network of electronic devices can potentially be associated with a central communication hub configured as one of the devices on the same network.

參考圖21，圖中繪示促進一太陽能管理裝置與一中央通訊集線器1512之手動相關聯程序之一使用者介面螢幕。所描繪之裝置係一普通智慧型電話2102。螢幕2104係見於大多數智慧型電話上且熟習技術者所熟知之一典型觸控螢幕。圖示包含一新增行動太陽能板圖示2106、一新增固定太陽能板圖示2108、一新增插座電力控制器圖示2110及一新增遠端控制斷路器圖示2112。 Referring to Figure 21, a user interface screen that facilitates manual association of a solar energy management device with a central communication hub 1512 is illustrated. The device depicted is a general smart phone 2102. Screen 2104 is a typical touch screen that is found on most smart phones and is familiar to those skilled in the art. The illustration includes an additional action solar panel icon 2106, a new fixed solar panel diagram 2108, a new socket power controller diagram 2110, and a new remote control breaker diagram 2112.

一終端使用者觸摸顯示圖示之一者以開始手動關聯聯程序。例如，若使用者想要新增使用者最新安裝於其房屋屋頂上之一固定太陽能板505，則使用者將觸摸新增固定太陽能板圖示2108。接著，一後續螢幕(圖中未展示)可出現於螢幕2104上以顯示其中使用者可輸入最新安裝於其房屋之屋頂上之固定太陽能板之一UID的欄位。在輸入且提交固定太陽能板之UID之後，UID將被記錄於裝置資料儲存器1708中，接著，固定太陽能板將與中央通訊集線器1512相關聯。 An end user touches one of the display icons to begin the manual association process. For example, if the user wants to add a fixed solar panel 505 that is newly installed on the roof of the house, the user will touch the new fixed solar panel icon 2108. Next, a subsequent screen (not shown) may be displayed on the screen 2104 to display a field in which the user can enter the UID of one of the fixed solar panels newly installed on the roof of the house. After entering and submitting the UID of the fixed solar panel, the UID will be recorded in the device data store 1708, and then the fixed solar panel will be associated with the central communication hub 1512.

替代地，在觸摸新增固定太陽能板圖示2108之後，可出現一後續螢幕(圖中未展示)，其列出與所有固定太陽能板(其與中央通訊集線器1512可操作地通訊)相關聯但尚未與中央通訊集線器1512相關聯之圖示。接著，使用者可觸摸表示最新安裝之固定太陽能板之圖示，觸摸圖示藉由將最新安裝之固定太陽能板之UID記錄於裝置資料儲存器1708中而使最新安裝之固定太陽能板與中央通訊集線器1512相關聯。 Alternatively, after the touch of the new fixed solar panel diagram 2108 is touched, a subsequent screen (not shown) may be present that is associated with all of the fixed solar panels (which are in operative communication with the central communication hub 1512) but An illustration that has not been associated with the central communication hub 1512. Then, the user can touch the icon indicating the newly installed fixed solar panel, and the touch icon enables the newly installed fixed solar panel to communicate with the center by recording the UID of the newly installed fixed solar panel in the device data storage 1708. Hub 1512 is associated.

同樣地，可藉由分別觸摸新增插座電力控制器圖示2110、新增遠 端控制斷路器圖示2112及新增行動太陽能板圖示2106而開始使插座電力控制器1502、遠端控制斷路器1602及行動太陽能板與中央通訊集線器1512相關聯。 Similarly, by touching the newly added socket power controller icon 2110, the new far The end control breaker diagram 2112 and the new action solar panel diagram 2106 begin to associate the outlet power controller 1502, the remote control breaker 1602, and the mobile solar panel with the central communication hub 1512.

參考圖22，圖中繪示允許一終端使用者查看與中央通訊集線器1512相關聯之太陽能板505的一使用者介面螢幕之一實施例。相關聯太陽能板螢幕2202由使用者介面軟體產生且顯示相關聯太陽能板圖示2204。各相關聯太陽能板圖示2204表示與使用者介面軟體與其可操作地通訊之中央通訊集線器相關聯之一實體太陽能板505。 Referring to Figure 22, an embodiment of a user interface screen that allows an end user to view the solar panel 505 associated with the central communication hub 1512 is illustrated. The associated solar panel screen 2202 is generated by the user interface software and displays an associated solar panel diagram 2204. Each associated solar panel diagram 2204 represents a physical solar panel 505 associated with a central communication hub with which the user interface software is in operative communication.

在由終端使用者啟動相關聯太陽能板螢幕2202之後或在啟動之前之某一時間，使用者介面軟體可與裝置資料儲存器1708通訊。此通訊可導致使用者介面軟體接收表示各太陽能板505與中央通訊集線器1512相關聯之資料。在一實施例中，所接收之資料係太陽能板資料表1780中之各記錄之一查詢結果。一旦自裝置資料儲存器1708接收該資料，則使用者介面軟體可使相關聯太陽能板螢幕2202填充有與所存在之與中央通訊集線器1512相關聯之太陽能板505一樣多之相關聯太陽能板圖示2204(即，填充有與太陽能板資料表1780中存在之記錄一樣多的記錄)。 The user interface software can communicate with the device data store 1708 after the associated solar panel screen 2202 is launched by the end user or at some time prior to activation. This communication may cause the user interface software to receive information indicating that each solar panel 505 is associated with the central communication hub 1512. In one embodiment, the received data is one of the results of each of the records in the solar panel data table 1780. Once the data is received from the device data store 1708, the user interface software can cause the associated solar panel screen 2202 to be populated with as many associated solar panel icons as there are solar panels 505 associated with the central communication hub 1512. 2204 (ie, filled with as many records as there are records in the solar panel data sheet 1780).

例如，若所接收之資料係太陽能板資料表1780中之各記錄之一查詢結果，則使用者介面軟體可使用所接收之記錄總數作為待顯示之太陽能板圖示2204之總數。舉例而言，若太陽能板資料表1780保存3個記錄(其指示3個相關聯太陽能板505)，則相關聯太陽能板螢幕2202顯示3個相關聯太陽能板圖示2204。然而，若太陽能板資料表1780保存12個記錄，則相關聯太陽能板螢幕2202顯示12個相關聯太陽能板圖示2204。 For example, if the received data is a query result of one of the records in the solar panel data table 1780, the user interface software can use the total number of records received as the total number of solar panel icons 2204 to be displayed. For example, if the solar panel data sheet 1780 holds 3 records (which indicate 3 associated solar panels 505), the associated solar panel screen 2202 displays 3 associated solar panel diagrams 2204. However, if the solar panel data sheet 1780 holds 12 records, the associated solar panel screen 2202 displays 12 associated solar panel diagrams 2204.

使用者介面軟體亦可經組態以接收與各記錄一起儲存於太陽能板資料表1780中之顯示名稱1784且將其顯示於各太陽能板圖示2204 上。依此方式，終端使用者可識別何種太陽能板圖示2204表示何種相關聯太陽能板505。在一實施例中，顯示名稱1784由使用者在相關聯時提供。 The user interface software can also be configured to receive the display name 1784 stored in the solar panel data sheet 1780 along with each record and display it on each solar panel representation 2204 on. In this manner, the end user can identify which solar panel representation 2204 represents which associated solar panel 505. In an embodiment, display name 1784 is provided by the user when associated.

除顯示名稱1784之外，各太陽能板圖示2204亦可顯示一個別電力產生圖2208、一個別電池儲存位準圖2210及一個別能量消耗圖2212。 In addition to display name 1784, each solar panel diagram 2204 can also display an additional power generation map 2208, a battery storage level map 2210, and an additional energy consumption map 2212.

在一實施例中，在由終端使用者啟動相關聯太陽能板螢幕2202之後或在啟動相關聯太陽能板螢幕2202之前之某一時間，使用者介面軟體接收與由各相關聯太陽能板505產生之能量相關之資料。此資料用以產生個別電力產生圖2208。使用者介面軟體將個別電力產生圖2208顯示為太陽能板圖示2204之部分。 In one embodiment, the user interface software receives energy generated by each associated solar panel 505 at some time after the associated solar panel screen 2202 is activated by the end user or prior to activation of the associated solar panel screen 2202. Related information. This information is used to generate an individual power generation map 2208. The user interface software displays the individual power generation map 2208 as part of the solar panel diagram 2204.

在一實施例中，為獲取個別電力產生資料，使用者介面軟體可與中央通訊集線器1512之資料擷取及管理引擎1710通訊。使用者介面軟體與資料擷取及管理引擎1710之間的通訊可包含各相關聯太陽能板505之個別電力產生資料之一請求。回應於此請求，資料擷取及管理引擎1710可與各相關聯太陽能板505之太陽能監測引擎507建立通訊。接著，各太陽能監測引擎507可使用所請求之資料來回覆中央通訊集線器1512之資料擷取及管理引擎1710，資料擷取及管理引擎1710接著將電力產生資料轉送至使用者介面軟體。 In one embodiment, to obtain individual power generation data, the user interface software can communicate with the data capture and management engine 1710 of the central communication hub 1512. The communication between the user interface software and the data capture and management engine 1710 can include a request for one of the individual power generation materials for each associated solar panel 505. In response to this request, the data capture and management engine 1710 can establish communication with the solar monitoring engine 507 of each associated solar panel 505. Next, each solar energy monitoring engine 507 can use the requested data to retransmit the data capture and management engine 1710 of the central communication hub 1512, and the data capture and management engine 1710 then forwards the power generation data to the user interface software.

一旦使用者介面軟體自資料擷取及管理引擎1710接收個別電力產生資料，則使用者介面軟體使用該資料來產生各相關聯太陽能板圖示2204之個別電力產生圖2208，且使用者可觀察與中央通訊集線器1512相關聯之各太陽能板505上產生多少能量。若再新或重新啟動相關聯太陽能板螢幕2202，則可重發請求，且使用來自各電池監測引擎509之當前資料來更新個別能量消耗圖2212。 Once the user interface software receives the individual power generation data from the data capture and management engine 1710, the user interface software uses the data to generate an individual power generation map 2208 for each associated solar panel diagram 2204, and the user can observe and How much energy is generated on each solar panel 505 associated with the central communication hub 1512. If the associated solar panel screen 2202 is renewed or restarted, the request can be resent and the individual energy consumption map 2212 updated using the current data from each battery monitoring engine 509.

同樣地，在由終端使用者啟動相關聯太陽能板螢幕2202之後或 在啟動相關聯太陽能板螢幕2202之前之某一時間，使用者介面軟體接收與各相關聯太陽能板505之電池儲存位準相關之資料。此資料用以產生個別電池儲存位準圖2210。使用者介面軟體將個別電池儲存位準圖2210顯示為太陽能板圖示2204之部分。 Similarly, after the associated solar panel screen 2202 is activated by the end user or At some point prior to activation of the associated solar panel screen 2202, the user interface software receives data relating to the battery storage level of each associated solar panel 505. This information is used to generate an individual battery storage level map 2210. The user interface software displays the individual battery storage level map 2210 as part of the solar panel diagram 2204.

在一實施例中，使用者介面軟體可與中央通訊集線器1512之資料擷取及管理引擎1710通訊以獲取電池儲存位準資料。使用者介面軟體與資料擷取及管理引擎1710之間的通訊可包含各相關聯太陽能板505之電池儲存位準資料之一請求。回應於此請求，資料擷取及管理引擎1710可與各相關聯太陽能板505之電池監測引擎509建立通訊。接著，各電池監測引擎509可使用所請求之資料來回覆中央通訊集線器1512之資料擷取及管理引擎1710，資料擷取及管理引擎1710接著將電池儲存位準資料轉送至使用者介面軟體。 In one embodiment, the user interface software can communicate with the data capture and management engine 1710 of the central communication hub 1512 to obtain battery storage level information. The communication between the user interface software and the data capture and management engine 1710 can include a request for one of the battery storage level information for each associated solar panel 505. In response to this request, the data capture and management engine 1710 can establish communication with the battery monitoring engine 509 of each associated solar panel 505. Next, each battery monitoring engine 509 can use the requested data to retransmit the data capture and management engine 1710 of the central communication hub 1512, and the data capture and management engine 1710 then forwards the battery storage level data to the user interface software.

一旦使用者介面軟體自資料擷取及管理引擎1710接收個別電池儲存位準資料，則使用者介面軟體使用該資料來產生各相關聯太陽能板圖示2204之個別電池儲存位準圖2210，且使用者可觀察與中央通訊集線器1512相關聯之各太陽能板505上儲存多少能量。若再新或重新啟動相關聯太陽能板螢幕2202，則可重發請求，且使用來自各電池監測引擎509之當前資料來更新個別電池儲存位準圖2210。 Once the user interface software receives the individual battery storage level data from the data capture and management engine 1710, the user interface software uses the data to generate an individual battery storage level map 2210 for each associated solar panel diagram 2204, and uses It can be observed how much energy is stored on each solar panel 505 associated with the central communication hub 1512. If the associated solar panel screen 2202 is renewed or restarted, the request can be resent and the individual battery storage level map 2210 updated using the current data from each battery monitoring engine 509.

同樣地，在由終端使用者啟動相關聯太陽能板螢幕2202之後或在啟動相關聯太陽能板螢幕2202之前之某一時間，使用者介面軟體接收與由各相關聯太陽能板505之電池組320釋放之能量相關之資料。此資料用以產生各相關聯太陽能板圖示2204之個別能量消耗圖2212。 Similarly, the user interface software is received and released by the battery pack 320 of each associated solar panel 505 at some time after the associated solar panel screen 2202 is activated by the end user or prior to activation of the associated solar panel screen 2202. Energy related information. This information is used to generate an individual energy consumption map 2212 for each associated solar panel diagram 2204.

在一實施例中，使用者介面軟體可與中央通訊集線器1512之資料擷取及管理引擎1710通訊以獲取個別能量消耗資料。使用者介面軟體與資料擷取及管理引擎1710之間的通訊可包含各相關聯太陽能板505之個別能量消耗資料之一請求。在一實施例中，回應於此請求， 資料擷取及管理引擎1710可與各相關聯太陽能板505之電池監測引擎509建立通訊。接著，各電池監測引擎509可使用所請求之資料來回覆中央通訊集線器1512之資料擷取及管理引擎1710，資料擷取及管理引擎1710接著將個別能量消耗資料轉送至使用者介面軟體。 In one embodiment, the user interface software can communicate with the data capture and management engine 1710 of the central communication hub 1512 to obtain individual energy consumption data. The communication between the user interface software and the data capture and management engine 1710 can include a request for one of the individual energy consumption profiles of each associated solar panel 505. In an embodiment, in response to the request, The data capture and management engine 1710 can establish communication with the battery monitoring engine 509 of each associated solar panel 505. Next, each battery monitoring engine 509 can use the requested data to relay the data capture and management engine 1710 of the central communication hub 1512, and the data capture and management engine 1710 then forwards the individual energy consumption data to the user interface software.

在另一實施例中，回應於來自使用者介面軟體之個別能量消耗資料之請求，資料擷取及管理引擎1710與裝置資料儲存器1708通訊且自裝置資料儲存器1708接收資料。通訊可包含能量消耗表1786之放電損耗1790欄位中之各相關聯太陽能板505之最新表值之一請求。裝置資料儲存器1708可使用所請求之放電損耗1790資料來回覆中央通訊集線器1512之資料擷取及管理引擎1710，資料擷取及管理引擎1710接著將能量產生資料轉送至使用者介面軟體。 In another embodiment, in response to a request for individual energy consumption data from the user interface software, the data capture and management engine 1710 communicates with the device data store 1708 and receives data from the device data store 1708. The communication may include one of the latest table values for each of the associated solar panels 505 in the 1860 field of the discharge loss of the energy consumption meter 1786. The device data store 1708 can use the requested discharge loss 1790 data to bypass the data capture and management engine 1710 of the central communication hub 1512, which then forwards the energy generation data to the user interface software.

一旦使用者介面軟體自資料擷取及管理引擎1710接收個別能量消耗資料，則使用者介面軟體將使用該資料來產生各相關聯太陽能板圖示2204之個別能量消耗圖2212，且使用者可觀察自與中央通訊集線器1512相關聯之各太陽能板505消耗多少能量。若再新或重新啟動相關聯太陽能板螢幕2202，則可重發請求，且使用來自各電池監測引擎509之當前資料來更新個別能量消耗圖2212。 Once the user interface software receives the individual energy consumption data from the data capture and management engine 1710, the user interface software will use the data to generate the individual energy consumption map 2212 for each associated solar panel diagram 2204, and the user can observe How much energy is consumed by each solar panel 505 associated with the central communication hub 1512. If the associated solar panel screen 2202 is renewed or restarted, the request can be resent and the individual energy consumption map 2212 updated using the current data from each battery monitoring engine 509.

相關聯太陽能板螢幕2202亦可包含一累積能量產生圖2214、一累積電池儲存位準圖2216、一累積能量消耗圖2218及一電表監測圖2220。 The associated solar panel screen 2202 can also include a cumulative energy generation map 2214, an accumulated battery storage level map 2216, a cumulative energy consumption map 2218, and an electricity meter monitoring map 2220.

累積能量產生圖2214顯示由所有相關聯太陽能板505累積產生之能量。使用者介面軟體可與中央通訊集線器1512之資料擷取及管理引擎1710通訊以植入該圖。使用者介面軟體與資料擷取及管理引擎1710之間的通訊可包含所有相關聯太陽能板505之累積電力產生資料之一請求。回應於此請求，資料擷取及管理引擎1710可與各相關聯太陽能板505之太陽能監測引擎507建立通訊。接著，各太陽能監測引擎507 可使用所請求之資料來回覆中央通訊集線器1512之資料擷取及管理引擎1710。接著，資料擷取及管理引擎1710可加總來自各太陽能監測引擎507之回應且將回應之彙總轉送至使用者介面軟體作為所請求之累積電力產生資料。 Cumulative energy generation map 2214 shows the energy generated by the accumulation of all associated solar panels 505. The user interface software can communicate with the data capture and management engine 1710 of the central communication hub 1512 to embed the map. The communication between the user interface software and the data capture and management engine 1710 can include a request for one of the accumulated power generation materials for all associated solar panels 505. In response to this request, the data capture and management engine 1710 can establish communication with the solar monitoring engine 507 of each associated solar panel 505. Next, each solar monitoring engine 507 The data capture and management engine 1710 of the central communication hub 1512 can be reused with the requested data. Next, the data capture and management engine 1710 can sum up the responses from the various solar monitoring engines 507 and forward the summary of the responses to the user interface software as the requested cumulative power generation data.

一旦使用者介面軟體自資料擷取及管理引擎1710接收累積電力產生資料，則使用者介面軟體使用該資料來產生累積電力產生圖2214，且使用者可觀察由與中央通訊集線器1512相關聯之所有太陽能板505產生多少累積能量。若再新或重新啟動相關聯太陽能板螢幕2202，則可重發請求，且使用來自各相關聯太陽能板505之當前累積資料來更新累積電力產生圖2214。 Once the user interface software receives the accumulated power generation data from the data retrieval and management engine 1710, the user interface software uses the data to generate the cumulative power generation map 2214, and the user can observe all of the associations associated with the central communication hub 1512. How much accumulated energy is produced by solar panel 505. If the associated solar panel screen 2202 is renewed or restarted, the request can be resent and the accumulated power generation map 2214 updated using the current accumulated data from each associated solar panel 505.

累積電池儲存位準圖2216顯示由所有相關聯太陽能板505之所有電池組320累積儲存之能量。使用者介面軟體可與中央通訊集線器1512之資料擷取及管理引擎1710通訊以植入該圖。使用者介面軟體與資料擷取及管理引擎1710之間的通訊可包含所有相關聯太陽能板505之累積電池儲存資料之一請求。回應於此請求，資料擷取及管理引擎1710可與各相關聯太陽能板505之電池監測引擎509建立通訊。接著，各電池監測引擎509可使用所請求之資料來回覆中央通訊集線器1512之資料擷取及管理引擎1710。接著，資料擷取及管理引擎1710可加總來自各電池監測引擎509之回應且將回應之彙總轉送至使用者介面軟體作為所請求之累積電池儲存資料。 The cumulative battery storage level map 2216 shows the accumulated energy stored by all of the battery packs 320 of all associated solar panels 505. The user interface software can communicate with the data capture and management engine 1710 of the central communication hub 1512 to embed the map. The communication between the user interface software and the data capture and management engine 1710 may include a request for one of the accumulated battery storage materials for all associated solar panels 505. In response to this request, the data capture and management engine 1710 can establish communication with the battery monitoring engine 509 of each associated solar panel 505. Next, each battery monitoring engine 509 can use the requested data to echo the data capture and management engine 1710 of the central communication hub 1512. Next, the data capture and management engine 1710 can sum up the responses from the battery monitoring engines 509 and forward the summary of the responses to the user interface software as the requested cumulative battery storage data.

一旦使用者介面軟體自資料擷取及管理引擎1710接收累積電池儲存資料，則使用者介面軟體使用該資料來產生累積電池儲存位準圖2216，且使用者可觀察由與中央通訊集線器1512相關聯之所有太陽能板505儲存多少累積能量。若再新或重新啟動相關聯太陽能板螢幕2202，則可重發請求，且使用來自各相關聯太陽能板505之當前累積資料來更新累積電池儲存位準圖2216。 Once the user interface software receives the accumulated battery storage data from the data retrieval and management engine 1710, the user interface software uses the data to generate the cumulative battery storage level map 2216, and the user can observe the association with the central communication hub 1512. How much accumulated energy is stored by all of the solar panels 505. If the associated solar panel screen 2202 is renewed or restarted, the request can be resent and the accumulated battery storage level map 2216 updated using the current accumulated data from each associated solar panel 505.

累積能量消耗圖2218顯示由所有相關聯太陽能板505之所有電池組320累積釋放之能量。使用者介面軟體可與中央通訊集線器1512之資料擷取及管理引擎1710通訊以植入該圖。使用者介面軟體與資料擷取及管理引擎1710之間的通訊可包含所有相關聯太陽能板505之累積電池放電資料之一請求。在一實施例中，回應於此請求，資料擷取及管理引擎1710可與各相關聯太陽能板505之電池監測引擎509建立通訊。接著，各電池監測引擎509可使用所請求之資料來回覆中央通訊集線器1512之資料擷取及管理引擎1710。接著，資料擷取及管理引擎1710可加總來自各電池監測引擎509之回應且將回應之彙總轉送至使用者介面軟體作為所請求之累積電池放電資料。 The cumulative energy consumption graph 2218 shows the cumulative energy released by all of the battery packs 320 of all associated solar panels 505. The user interface software can communicate with the data capture and management engine 1710 of the central communication hub 1512 to embed the map. The communication between the user interface software and the data capture and management engine 1710 may include a request for one of the accumulated battery discharge data for all associated solar panels 505. In one embodiment, in response to this request, the data capture and management engine 1710 can establish communication with the battery monitoring engine 509 of each associated solar panel 505. Next, each battery monitoring engine 509 can use the requested data to echo the data capture and management engine 1710 of the central communication hub 1512. Next, the data capture and management engine 1710 can sum up the responses from the battery monitoring engines 509 and forward the summary of the responses to the user interface software as the requested cumulative battery discharge data.

在另一實施例中，回應於來自使用者介面軟體之累積電池放電資料之請求，資料擷取及管理引擎1710與裝置資料儲存器1708通訊且自裝置資料儲存器1708接收資料。通訊可包含能量消耗表1786之放電損耗1790欄位中之各相關聯太陽能板505之最新表值之一請求。裝置資料儲存器1708可使用所請求之放電損耗1790資料來回覆中央通訊集線器1512之資料擷取及管理引擎1710。接著，資料擷取及管理引擎1710可加總所接收之放電損耗1790資料且將彙總轉送至使用者介面軟體作為所請求之累積電池放電資料。 In another embodiment, in response to a request for accumulated battery discharge data from the user interface software, the data capture and management engine 1710 communicates with the device data store 1708 and receives data from the device data store 1708. The communication may include one of the latest table values for each of the associated solar panels 505 in the 1860 field of the discharge loss of the energy consumption meter 1786. The device data store 1708 can use the requested discharge loss 1790 data to track the data capture and management engine 1710 of the central communication hub 1512. Next, the data capture and management engine 1710 can sum up the received discharge loss 1790 data and forward the summary to the user interface software as the requested cumulative battery discharge data.

一旦使用者介面軟體自資料擷取及管理引擎1710接收累積電池放電資料，則使用者介面軟體使用該資料來產生累積能量消耗圖2218，且使用者可觀察由與中央通訊集線器1512相關聯之所有太陽能板505釋放多少累積能量。若再新或重新啟動相關聯太陽能板螢幕2202，則可重發請求，且使用來自各相關聯太陽能板505之當前累積資料來更新累積能量消耗圖2218。 Once the user interface software receives the accumulated battery discharge data from the data capture and management engine 1710, the user interface software uses the data to generate a cumulative energy consumption map 2218, and the user can observe all associated with the central communication hub 1512. How much accumulated energy is released by the solar panel 505. If the associated solar panel screen 2202 is renewed or restarted, the request can be resent and the cumulative energy consumption map 2218 updated using the current accumulated data from each associated solar panel 505.

電表監測圖2220顯示由任何相關聯太陽能板505之電池組釋放之過量電量。使用者介面軟體可與中央通訊集線器1512之資料擷取及管 理引擎1710通訊以植入該圖。使用者介面軟體與資料擷取及管理引擎1710之間的通訊可包含過量電力釋放資料之一請求。 Meter monitoring map 2220 shows the excess charge released by the battery pack of any associated solar panel 505. The user interface software can be retrieved and managed from the data of the central communication hub 1512. The engine 1710 communicates to implant the map. The communication between the user interface software and the data retrieval and management engine 1710 may include a request for one of the excess power release data.

在一實施例中，回應於來自使用者介面軟體之過量電力釋放資料之請求，資料擷取及管理引擎1710與裝置資料儲存器1708通訊且自裝置資料儲存器1708接收資料。通訊可包含插座電力控制器電流汲取表1751之電流汲取1760欄位中之各相關聯插座電力控制器1502之最新表值之一請求。另外，通訊可包含遠端控制斷路器電流汲取表1772之電流汲取1778欄位中之各相關聯遠端控制斷路器1602之最新表值之一請求。接著，資料擷取及管理引擎1710可加總自電流汲取1760欄位及電流汲取1778欄位接收之所有表值。此彙總表示流動通過每個相關聯插座電力控制器1502及遠端控制斷路器1602之所有電流之最新總量。此彙總資料係總電力使用資料。 In one embodiment, in response to a request for excess power release data from the user interface software, the data capture and management engine 1710 communicates with the device data store 1708 and receives data from the device data store 1708. The communication may include a request for one of the latest table values for each of the associated outlet power controllers 1502 in the 1760 field of the outlet power controller current draw table 1751. Additionally, the communication may include a request from one of the latest table values for each of the associated remote control circuit breakers 1602 in the 1778 field of the remote control circuit breaker current draw table 1772. Then, the data capture and management engine 1710 can add all the values received from the current draw 1760 field and the current draw 1778 field. This summary represents the latest total amount of current flowing through each of the associated outlet power controller 1502 and the remote control breaker 1602. This summary is the total electricity usage data.

與裝置資料儲存器1708之通訊亦可包含能量消耗表1786之放電損耗1790欄位中之各相關聯太陽能板505之最新表值之一請求。接著，資料擷取及管理引擎1710可加總自放電損耗1790欄位接收之所有表值。此彙總表示自所有電池組320流回至斷路器箱1416中之最新電力總量。此彙總資料係總電池電力釋放資料。 Communication with the device data store 1708 may also include one of the latest table values for each of the associated solar panels 505 in the 1860 field of the discharge loss 1790 of the energy consumption meter 1786. Next, the data capture and management engine 1710 can add up all of the table values received from the 1790 field of the discharge loss. This summary represents the total amount of power flowing back from all battery packs 320 to the circuit breaker box 1416. This summary is the total battery power release data.

當中央通訊集線器已接收總電力使用資料及總電池放電資料兩者時，可接著執行一計算以判定何種彙總更高。例如，可自總電池電流汲取減去總電力使用數目。若減法之結果係一正數，則(若干)太陽能板505累積釋放比透過任何相關聯遠端控制斷路器1602及任何相關聯插座電力控制器1502而汲取之總電能量多之電能。相反地，若減法之結果係一負數，則(若干)太陽能板505累積釋放比透過任何相關聯遠端控制斷路器1602及任何相關聯插座電力控制器1502汲取之總電能量少之電能。減法之結果係由任何相關聯太陽能板505之電池組釋放之過量電量。 When the central communication hub has received both the total power usage data and the total battery discharge data, a calculation can then be performed to determine which summary is higher. For example, the total power usage can be subtracted from the total battery current draw. If the result of the subtraction is a positive number, then (several) solar panel 505 cumulatively releases more electrical energy than the total electrical energy drawn through any associated remote control circuit breaker 1602 and any associated outlet power controller 1502. Conversely, if the result of the subtraction is a negative number, the solar panel 505 cumulatively releases less electrical energy than the total electrical energy drawn through any associated remote control circuit breaker 1602 and any associated outlet power controller 1502. The result of the subtraction is the excess amount of power released by the battery pack of any associated solar panel 505.

作為一實例，若資料係一正數，則由電池組320釋放之電力超過由電力控制器1502、1602使用之電力。若資料係一負數，則電池組320無法釋放與電力控制器汲取之電力一樣多之電力。此外，減法之結果當然可為0。若結果係0，則電池組320釋放相同於電力控制器1502、1602汲取之電量的電量。接著，可將表示過量電力之資料回傳至使用者介面軟體。 As an example, if the data is positive, the power released by battery pack 320 exceeds the power used by power controllers 1502, 1602. If the data is a negative number, the battery pack 320 cannot release as much power as the power drawn by the power controller. In addition, the result of the subtraction can of course be zero. If the result is 0, the battery pack 320 releases the same amount of power as the power drawn by the power controllers 1502, 1602. The data representing the excess power can then be passed back to the user interface software.

一旦使用者介面軟體自資料擷取及管理引擎1710接收過量電力資料，則使用者介面軟體使用該資料來產生電表監測圖2220，且使用者可觀察由與中央通訊集線器1512相關聯之所有太陽能板505釋放多少過量電力。若再新或重新啟動相關聯太陽能板螢幕2202，則可重發請求，且使用當前過量電力資料來更新電表監測圖2220。 Once the user interface software receives the excess power data from the data capture and management engine 1710, the user interface software uses the data to generate the meter monitoring map 2220, and the user can view all of the solar panels associated with the central communication hub 1512. How much excess power is released by the 505. If the associated solar panel screen 2202 is renewed or restarted, the request can be resent and the meter monitoring map 2220 is updated using the current excess power profile.

參考圖23，圖中繪示允許一終端使用者查看與中央通訊集線器1512相關聯之插座電力控制器1502及遠端控制斷路器1602之一使用者介面螢幕之一實施例。裝置電力控制螢幕2302可包含相關聯插座電力控制器圖示2304、相關聯遠端控制斷路器圖示2306、開關控制切換及電力控制設定通知。 Referring to FIG. 23, an embodiment of a user interface screen that allows an end user to view one of the outlet power controller 1502 and the remote control circuit breaker 1602 associated with the central communication hub 1512 is illustrated. The device power control screen 2302 can include an associated outlet power controller icon 2304, an associated remote control circuit breaker icon 2306, a switch control switch, and a power control settings notification.

在一實施例中，與中央通訊集線器1512相關聯之各插座電力控制器由一相關聯插座電力控制器圖示2304表示。同樣地，各遠端控制斷路器1602由一相關聯遠端控制斷路器圖示2306表示。為植入裝置電力控制螢幕2302，使用者介面軟體可與中央通訊集線器1512之裝置資料儲存器1708通訊且請求所有相關聯插座電力控制器1502之列表及所有相關聯遠端控制斷路器1602之列表。在一實施例中，自中央通訊集線器1512回傳之列表分別為插座電力控制器資料表1750之記錄及來自遠端控制斷路器資料表1762之記錄。 In one embodiment, each of the outlet power controllers associated with the central communication hub 1512 is represented by an associated outlet power controller diagram 2304. Likewise, each remote control circuit breaker 1602 is represented by an associated remote control circuit breaker diagram 2306. To implant the device power control screen 2302, the user interface software can communicate with the device data store 1708 of the central communication hub 1512 and request a list of all associated outlet power controllers 1502 and a list of all associated remote control circuit breakers 1602. . In one embodiment, the list returned from the central communication hub 1512 is a record of the outlet power controller data table 1750 and a record from the remote control circuit breaker data table 1762, respectively.

使用者介面軟體可使用來自所接收之記錄之額外資料來填充相鄰於各插座電力控制器圖示2304之區域。例如，在一實施例中，顯示 名稱1754由文字表示，開關位置1751由一開關控制切換表示，且開關狀態1756由文字表示。此等表示相鄰於對應插座電力控制器1502之插座電力控制器圖示2304而對準。接著，使用者可查看顯示名稱以判定插座電力控制器圖示2304表示何種插座電力控制器1502，且可透過操縱其各自圖示而改變開關位置1751及開關狀態1756。 The user interface software can use additional information from the received records to fill the area adjacent to each of the outlet power controller diagrams 2304. For example, in one embodiment, the display The name 1754 is represented by text, the switch position 1751 is indicated by a switch control switch, and the switch state 1756 is represented by text. These represent alignments of the outlet power controller diagram 2304 adjacent to the corresponding outlet power controller 1502. The user can then view the display name to determine which outlet power controller 1502 the outlet power controller icon 2304 represents, and can change the switch position 1751 and the switch state 1756 by manipulating their respective illustrations.

例如，使用者可滑動表示裝置電力控制螢幕2302上之開關位置1751之開關控制切換以將插座電力控制器表1750之所表示之開關位置1751欄位中之資料改變為相反設定。換言之，若由裝置電力控制螢幕2302接收及顯示之開關位置係閉合(接通)，則使用者可藉由操作切換圖示而將圖示改變為斷開(切斷)。在一實施例中，將此一改變傳送至中央通訊集線器1512且更新所表示之圖示之資料記錄。在一實施例中，此更新亦觸發由更新記錄表示之自中央通訊集線器1512至插座電力控制器1502之一通訊。所觸發之通訊指示插座電力控制器1502之開關控制引擎1515切換電路開關1540(即，若開關1540係閉合(接通)，則將開關1540切換為斷開(切斷))。依此方式，使用者可控制電力自執行及顯示使用者介面軟體之一電子裝置流動通過插座電力控制器1502。 For example, the user can slide the switch control switch indicating the switch position 1751 on the device power control screen 2302 to change the data in the switch position 1751 field represented by the outlet power controller table 1750 to the opposite setting. In other words, if the switch position received and displayed by the device power control screen 2302 is closed (turned on), the user can change the icon to open (cut) by operating the switching icon. In one embodiment, this change is communicated to the central communication hub 1512 and the illustrated data record is updated. In one embodiment, this update also triggers communication from one of the central communication hub 1512 to the outlet power controller 1502 as indicated by the update record. The triggered communication indicates that the switch control engine 1515 of the outlet power controller 1502 switches the circuit switch 1540 (ie, if the switch 1540 is closed (turned on), the switch 1540 is switched to open (off). In this manner, the user can control the power self-execution and display one of the user interface software electronic devices to flow through the outlet power controller 1502.

同樣地，使用者可操縱與開關狀態1756相關聯之圖示或可選文字以將插座電力控制器表1750之所表示之開關狀態1756欄位中之資料改變為一不同設定。換言之，若由裝置電力控制螢幕2302接收及顯示之開關狀態係「自動」，則使用者可藉由操縱與開關狀態1756相關聯之圖示而將圖示改變為一不同設定(即，「接通」或「通知」)。接著，可將此改變傳送至中央通訊集線器1512且可更新裝置資料儲存器1706中之對應資料表值。 Likewise, the user can manipulate the graphical or optional text associated with switch state 1756 to change the data in the switch state 1756 field represented by outlet power controller table 1750 to a different setting. In other words, if the switch state received and displayed by the device power control screen 2302 is "automatic", the user can change the icon to a different setting by manipulating the icon associated with the switch state 1756 (ie, "connect" Pass or "Notice"). This change can then be communicated to the central communication hub 1512 and the corresponding profile value in the device data store 1706 can be updated.

參考圖24，圖中繪示一電源選擇螢幕2402。相關聯插座電力控制器圖示2304及相關聯遠端控制斷路器圖示2306亦呈現於此螢幕上且 依相同於裝置電力控制螢幕2302上之方式填充且服務於相同識別目的。另外，呈現電力選擇開關控制切換及電流汲取通知圖示/可選文字。 Referring to Figure 24, a power selection screen 2402 is illustrated. The associated outlet power controller diagram 2304 and associated remote control breaker diagram 2306 are also presented on this screen and It is populated in the same manner as the device power control screen 2302 and serves the same identification purpose. In addition, a power selection switch control switching and current draw notification icon/optional text is presented.

在一實施例中，裝置電力控制螢幕2302之電力選擇開關控制切換分別表示插座電力控制器資料表1750之電源1755欄位及遠端控制斷路器資料表1762之電源1775欄位。電力控制引擎1711可使用此資料來判定一給定插座電力控制器1502或遠端控制斷路器1602是否自公用電網或任何相關聯太陽能板505接收電力。使用者可操縱一給定裝置之電力選擇開關控制切換來改變設定。換言之，使用者可藉由切換電力選擇開關控制切換而透過中央通訊集線器1512之電力控制引擎1711來指示太陽能板505將由對應插座電力控制器1502消耗之電量提供至斷路器箱1416。同樣地，使用者可阻止太陽能板505提供所需電力以因此導致電力由公用電網供應。電流汲取通知圖示/可選文字係傳送至中央通訊集線器1512且接著傳送至使用者介面軟體之電流汲取感測器1532、1632之最新輸出之一視覺表示。 In one embodiment, the power selection switch control switch of the device power control screen 2302 represents the power supply 1755 field of the outlet power controller data table 1750 and the power supply 1775 field of the remote control circuit breaker data table 1762, respectively. The power control engine 1711 can use this information to determine whether a given outlet power controller 1502 or remote control breaker 1602 receives power from the utility grid or any associated solar panel 505. The user can manipulate the power selection switch of a given device to control the switching to change the setting. In other words, the user can instruct the solar panel 505 to supply the amount of power consumed by the corresponding outlet power controller 1502 to the breaker box 1416 through the power control engine 1711 of the central communication hub 1512 by switching the power selection switch to control the switching. As such, the user can prevent the solar panel 505 from providing the required power to thereby cause power to be supplied by the utility grid. The current capture notification icon/optional text is transmitted to the central communication hub 1512 and then transmitted to the user interface software for visual representation of one of the latest outputs of the current capture sensors 1532, 1632.

圖25至圖26繪示儲存於裝置資料儲存器中之歷史資料之圖形表示。圖25描繪可由資料擷取及管理引擎1710針對儲存於插座電力控制器電流汲取表1751及遠端控制斷路器表1772中之資料而計算之結果填充之一能量使用圖。圖26描繪可由資料擷取及管理引擎1710針對儲存於插座電力控制器電流汲取表1751、遠端控制斷路器表1772及能量消耗表1786中之資料而計算之結果填充之一節能條形圖。 25 through 26 illustrate graphical representations of historical data stored in the device data store. 25 depicts an energy usage map that may be calculated by the data capture and management engine 1710 for the data stored in the outlet power controller current draw table 1751 and the remote control breaker table 1772. 26 depicts an energy saving bar graph that may be populated by the data capture and management engine 1710 for the results stored in the outlet power controller current draw table 1751, the remote control breaker table 1772, and the energy consumption meter 1786.

圖18A繪示一太陽能板組態1801之另一實施例，其中太陽能板100(a至n)經由一纜線940而將電力直接供應至一電力配接器1803。電力配接器1803通常針對一高電壓電器而設計，諸如，可見於依240伏特操作之一家用乾衣機中。在此實施例中，太陽能板100(a至n)將所需電力直接供應至電力或插座配接器1803，而無需透過斷路器箱1416 而依選路分配電力。然而，因為插座之電力配接器1803本身係有線連接1805至斷路器箱1416，所以電力及通訊仍可透過導線1805而選路。亦應注意，在各種實施例中，來自一或若干特定太陽能板100(a至n)之一些導線940可直接連接至一電力配接器1803，同時來自不同太陽能板100(a至n)之其他導線可直接運行至斷路器箱1416。換言之，吾人可具有圖17中所展示之組態1801(其中太陽能板100(a至n)直接對一插座供電)、或圖14中所展示之組態1400(其中太陽能板100(a至n)直接對一斷路器箱供電)、或此等配置之一組合。 FIG. 18A illustrates another embodiment of a solar panel configuration 1801 in which solar panels 100 (a through n) supply power directly to a power adapter 1803 via a cable 940. Power adapter 1803 is typically designed for a high voltage appliance, such as can be found in one of the household dryers operating at 240 volts. In this embodiment, the solar panels 100 (a through n) supply the required power directly to the power or outlet adapter 1803 without the need to pass through the circuit breaker box 1416. And relying on the road to distribute electricity. However, since the electrical adapter 1803 of the outlet is itself wired 1805 to the circuit breaker box 1416, power and communication can still be routed through the conductor 1805. It should also be noted that in various embodiments, some of the wires 940 from one or several particular solar panels 100 (a through n) may be directly connected to a power adapter 1803 while being from different solar panels 100 (a through n) Other wires can run directly to the circuit breaker box 1416. In other words, we may have the configuration 1801 shown in Figure 17 (where solar panels 100 (a through n) directly power a socket), or the configuration 1400 shown in Figure 14 (where solar panels 100 (a to n) ) directly to a circuit breaker box), or a combination of these configurations.

圖18B繪示本發明之一商業實施例或組態1800，其中組態1800用於由複數個隔間或單獨供電房間1804組成之一結構1802中。如圖中所展示，複數個太陽能板100(a至n)可經配置以經由一單一纜線940而將電力提供至一第一斷路器箱1426a，第一斷路器箱1426a接著經由纜線1806而連接至一第二斷路器箱1426b。斷路器箱1426a、1426b經設計以接著使複數個電路1808、1810、1812、1814、1816及1818對結構1802之各種區域供電。如圖中所繪示，第一斷路器箱1426a經由電路1808、1810及1812而對結構1802之下層供電，而第二斷路器箱1426b經由電路1814、1816及1818而對結構1802之第二層供電。應進一步瞭解，可將任何數目個斷路器箱1426a、1426b以及任何數目個電路新增至組態1800。換言之，在六隔間結構1802中，吾人可具有六個斷路器箱及自該等斷路器箱之各者運行之複數個電路。在替代實施例中，複數個太陽能板可位於一結構上或一結構附近，使得吾人可將電力自一隔間提供至另一隔間。換言之，單獨結構之屋頂上之相同太陽能板或多個太陽能板可將電力提供至一特定結構內之一單一辦公室或隔間，且根據隔間房主或管理者期望而將該電力分配給至其他單元。 Figure 18B illustrates a commercial embodiment or configuration 1800 of the present invention in which configuration 1800 is used in one of the structures 1802 formed by a plurality of compartments or separately powered rooms 1804. As shown in the figures, a plurality of solar panels 100 (a through n) can be configured to provide power to a first circuit breaker box 1426a via a single cable 940, which is then via cable 1806. It is connected to a second circuit breaker box 1426b. Circuit breaker boxes 1426a, 1426b are designed to then power a plurality of circuits 1808, 1810, 1812, 1814, 1816, and 1818 to various regions of structure 1802. As illustrated, the first circuit breaker box 1426a supplies power to the lower layer of the structure 1802 via circuits 1808, 1810, and 1812, while the second circuit breaker box 1426b is coupled to the second layer of the structure 1802 via circuits 1814, 1816, and 1818. powered by. It should be further appreciated that any number of circuit breaker boxes 1426a, 1426b and any number of circuits can be added to configuration 1800. In other words, in the six compartment structure 1802, we can have six circuit breaker boxes and a plurality of circuits that operate from each of the circuit breaker boxes. In an alternate embodiment, a plurality of solar panels can be located on a structure or in the vicinity of a structure such that one can provide power from one compartment to another. In other words, the same solar panel or multiple solar panels on the roof of a single structure can provide power to a single office or compartment within a particular structure and distribute that power to the homeowner or manager of the compartment. Other units.

圖19展示本發明之一無線太陽能板組態1900之一說明圖。無線太陽能板組態1900進一步繪示本發明之一實施例之通訊及控制態樣。 如圖中所展示，此特定實施例可經組態有一單一太陽能板100a或複數個太陽能板100a、100b。一Wi-Fi熱點1902位於太陽能板之一或多者內，Wi-Fi熱點1902經調適以提供至一或多個運算裝置(諸如一桌上型電腦1904、一蜂巢式電話或智慧型電話1906、一平板裝置1908或一膝上型或筆記型電腦1910)之無線通訊。雖然圖中繪示一Wi-Fi熱點1902，但其他相對局部之無線電通訊、藍芽、蜂巢式、紅外線、光學或其他類似通訊協定可用以自太陽能板100a通訊至所展示之運算裝置。同樣地，其他類型之運算裝置(特定言之，需要連接至網際網路之運算裝置)亦可與位於太陽能板100a內之Wi-Fi熱點1902或類似通訊電路可操作地通訊。例如，一遊戲主控台、一個人數位助理(「PDA」)、WiiTM、資料手鐲及其他類似裝置亦可連接至Wi-Fi熱點1902或類似通訊電路。 19 shows an illustration of one of the wireless solar panel configurations 1900 of the present invention. The wireless solar panel configuration 1900 further illustrates communication and control aspects of an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figures, this particular embodiment can be configured with a single solar panel 100a or a plurality of solar panels 100a, 100b. A Wi-Fi hotspot 1902 is located in one or more of the solar panels, and the Wi-Fi hotspot 1902 is adapted to provide to one or more computing devices (such as a desktop computer 1904, a cellular phone, or a smart phone 1906) Wireless communication with a tablet device 1908 or a laptop or notebook computer 1910). Although a Wi-Fi hotspot 1902 is illustrated, other relatively localized radio communications, Bluetooth, cellular, infrared, optical, or other similar communication protocols may be used to communicate from the solar panel 100a to the computing device being displayed. Similarly, other types of computing devices (specifically, computing devices that need to be connected to the Internet) can also be in operative communication with Wi-Fi hotspots 1902 or similar communication circuitry located within solar panel 100a. For example, a game console, a number of assistants ( "PDA"), Wii TM, information bracelets and other similar devices can also be connected to a Wi-Fi hotspot 1902 or similar communication circuit.

在不同實施例中，位於太陽能板100a內之Wi-Fi熱點1902可依各種方法可操作地連接至網際網路1912。例如，在一實施例中，一固線連接1914(諸如具有一數據機之一乙太網路纜線或一電話線)可用以藉由至網際網路之一最終連接而提供一或多個中間通訊裝置之存取。在另一實施例中，太陽能板100a中之通訊電路可經由一蜂巢式網路1916而通訊至網際網路1912。換言之，一蜂巢式無線電傳輸器位於太陽能板100a之通訊電路內，該蜂巢式無線電傳輸器允許太陽能板與一或多個蜂巢式塔1916直接連接。接著，蜂巢式塔提供至網際網路1912之可操作通訊。 In various embodiments, the Wi-Fi hotspot 1902 located within the solar panel 100a can be operatively coupled to the Internet 1912 in a variety of ways. For example, in one embodiment, a fixed line connection 1914 (such as an Ethernet cable or a telephone line having one of the data machines) can be used to provide one or more by one of the final connections to the Internet. Access to the intermediate communication device. In another embodiment, the communication circuitry in solar panel 100a can be communicated to Internet 1912 via a cellular network 1916. In other words, a cellular radio transmitter is located within the communication circuit of the solar panel 100a that allows the solar panel to be directly coupled to one or more of the cellular towers 1916. The cellular tower then provides operational communication to the Internet 1912.

在又一實施例中，太陽能板100a可經由一衛星1918網路而與網際網路1912可操作地通訊。換言之，一衛星電話傳輸器位於太陽能板100a內，該衛星電話傳輸器提供自太陽能板100a至一或多個衛星1918之直接通訊。接著，衛星可與網際網路1912可操作地通訊。 In yet another embodiment, solar panel 100a can be in operative communication with Internet 1912 via a satellite 1918 network. In other words, a satellite telephone transmitter is located within solar panel 100a that provides direct communication from solar panel 100a to one or more satellites 1918. The satellite can then operably communicate with the Internet 1912.

在其他實施例中，其他形式之通訊或資料轉移協定(例如雷射、 光學等等)可用以將太陽能板100a連接至網際網路，且在一單一太陽能板100a內，可使用複數個協定。 In other embodiments, other forms of communication or data transfer protocols (eg, lasers, Optical, etc. can be used to connect the solar panel 100a to the internet, and within a single solar panel 100a, a plurality of protocols can be used.

亦應瞭解，自一太陽能板100a至網際網路1912之連接無需經由一單一介面。例如，熟習技術者應瞭解，複數個方法可用以將一太陽能板100a最終連接至網際網路。因此，衛星、有線連接及/或蜂巢式塔之一組合、或其他類似通訊天線可用以提供到達網際網路1912之最終路徑。例如，在一實施例中，一太陽能板100a可經由Wi-Fi而通訊至另一太陽能板100b，接著，太陽能板100b可通訊至衛星1918或一蜂巢式塔1916。換言之，在一單一應用中，複數個太陽能板100(a至n)通常安裝於一屋頂1402上，太陽能板100(a至n)之一或多者可因周圍樹木、建築物或其他類似障礙物而無法直接對接一衛星1912。然而，完全對接衛星1918之太陽能板100(a至n)無法經理想定位以與各種手持式運算裝置進行Wi-Fi通訊。因此，與行動運算裝置介接以最終通訊至網際網路之太陽能板100a需要使其傳輸中繼至其他太陽能板100(a至n)以最終完全對準衛星1918。此中繼可經由來自Wi-Fi熱點1902、無線資料傳輸器及接收器561、或其他類似通訊電路之資訊之無線傳輸而完成。此外，自一太陽能板100a至另一太陽能板100b至另一太陽能板100n之通訊亦可經由一有線連接(無論透過PML技術資料通訊或其他類似固線連接)而發生。換言之，此通訊可經由太陽能板連接器組態910a或另一類似有線連接而發生。 It should also be understood that the connection from a solar panel 100a to the internet 1912 need not be via a single interface. For example, those skilled in the art will appreciate that a plurality of methods can be used to ultimately connect a solar panel 100a to the Internet. Thus, a combination of satellite, wired connection and/or cellular tower, or other similar communication antenna can be used to provide the final path to the Internet 1912. For example, in one embodiment, a solar panel 100a can communicate to another solar panel 100b via Wi-Fi, and then the solar panel 100b can communicate to a satellite 1918 or a cellular tower 1916. In other words, in a single application, a plurality of solar panels 100 (a through n) are typically mounted on a roof 1402, one or more of which may be surrounded by trees, buildings or other similar obstacles. It is impossible to directly dock a satellite 1912. However, solar panels 100 (a through n) that are fully docked to satellite 1918 are not ideally positioned for Wi-Fi communication with various handheld computing devices. Therefore, the solar panel 100a that interfaces with the mobile computing device to ultimately communicate to the Internet needs to relay its transmission to other solar panels 100 (a through n) to ultimately fully align with the satellite 1918. This relay can be accomplished via wireless transmission of information from Wi-Fi hotspots 1902, wireless data transmitters and receivers 561, or other similar communication circuits. In addition, communication from one solar panel 100a to another solar panel 100b to another solar panel 100n may also occur via a wired connection (whether via PML technical data communication or other similar fixed line connection). In other words, this communication can occur via the solar panel connector configuration 910a or another similar wired connection.

應進一步瞭解，自一太陽能板100a至另一太陽能板100b之通訊未必局限於位於一單一屋頂1402上之太陽能板100(a至n)。換言之，太陽能板亦可自一結構通訊至另一結構。因此，在一鄰居家或使太陽能板100(a至n)位於其他太陽能板100(a至n)之範圍內之任何位置中，太陽能板100(a至n)本身可形成其自身之屋頂區域網路(「LAN」)，藉此可將資料自一屋頂傳送至另一屋頂以在該等特定結構內供使用及/或 一起跳躍房屋而最終到達網際網路1912。換言之，在一特定鄰居家中，一住宅之住址或位置或其在住宅區中之方位無法允許經由一衛星1918而直接存取網際網路或存取一蜂巢式塔1916。然而，藉由自一屋頂鏈接及通訊至另一屋頂，一房屋(其可(例如)位於一山谷中或否則無法存取衛星1918或蜂巢式塔1916)可自一屋頂至山前後之另一屋頂等等而鏈接至網際網路1912，直至其到達具有一屋頂太陽能板100a(其完全對接衛星1918或一蜂巢式塔1916)之一房屋。 It should be further appreciated that communication from one solar panel 100a to another solar panel 100b is not necessarily limited to solar panels 100 (a through n) located on a single roof 1402. In other words, the solar panels can also communicate from one structure to another. Therefore, the solar panels 100 (a to n) themselves can form their own roof regions in a neighboring home or in any position where the solar panels 100 (a to n) are located within the range of the other solar panels 100 (a to n). a network ("LAN") whereby data can be transferred from one roof to another for use in such specific structures and/or Jumping together with the house and finally reaching the Internet 1912. In other words, in a particular neighbor's home, the address or location of a home or its location in the residential area cannot allow direct access to the Internet or access to a cellular tower 1916 via a satellite 1918. However, by linking and communicating to another roof from a roof, a house (which may, for example, be located in a valley or otherwise unable to access satellite 1918 or cellular tower 1916) may be from one roof to the other. The roof and the like are linked to the Internet 1912 until it reaches a house having a roof solar panel 100a (which is fully docked to the satellite 1918 or a cellular tower 1916).

應進一步瞭解，雖然已討論太陽能板100a、100b在一結構之頂部(即，一屋頂1402)上之位置，但此等太陽能板100a、100b亦可定位於一結構上或遠離一結構之其他位置中。例如，太陽能板100a可位於結構1404之側壁1902上。在此一組態中，安裝於結構1404之側壁1920高處之太陽能板100(a至n)通常將具有比定位於側壁1920低處之太陽能板100(a至n)更佳之接收及與一衛星1918或一蜂巢式塔1916連接之能力。另外，自一太陽102或其他類似能量源或光源對各太陽能板100(a至n)之照射可未必與至一衛星1918或一蜂巢式塔1916之通訊路徑共同延伸。換言之，一太陽能板100(a至n)可歸因於其相對位置或定位而為一良好太陽能收集器及一不佳通訊器或為一良好通訊器及一不佳太陽能收集器。 It should be further appreciated that although the position of the solar panels 100a, 100b on top of a structure (i.e., a roof 1402) has been discussed, the solar panels 100a, 100b can also be positioned on a structure or other location away from a structure. in. For example, solar panel 100a can be located on sidewall 1902 of structure 1404. In this configuration, the solar panels 100 (a through n) mounted at the top of the sidewall 1920 of the structure 1404 will typically have better reception and with a solar panel 100 (a through n) positioned lower than the sidewall 1920. The ability to connect satellite 1918 or a cellular tower 1916. Additionally, illumination of each solar panel 100 (a through n) from a solar 102 or other similar energy source or source may not necessarily be coextensive with a communication path to a satellite 1918 or a cellular tower 1916. In other words, a solar panel 100 (a to n) can be a good solar collector and a poor communicator or a good communicator and a poor solar collector due to its relative position or positioning.

太陽能板100(a至n)亦可全部一起定位成遠離結構1404。換言之，可位於一山谷中之一遠端低矮房屋1404可利用位於一臨近山脊線之頂部上之一或多個太陽能板100(a至n)。此等太陽能板100(a至n)可相對位於與住宅1404上之太陽能板100(a至n)之一通訊路徑視線中以因此允許中繼通訊至網際網路1912。因此，雖然位於低矮房屋1404上之太陽能板100(a至n)可經較佳定位以藉由一太陽102而發電，但其將依賴於經拆卸且經部署之太陽能板100(a至n)來通訊。吾人應進一步瞭解，若需要太陽能板之一繼電器來提供自放置於山脊上之太陽能板 100(a至n)最終至低矮房屋1404之意動性，則此亦可經由一固線連接940或一固線連接940及無線傳輸之一組合而完成。因此，吾人可考量一情境，其中當通訊視線由樹木、地形、其他結構及其類似者阻擋時，可期望一固線通訊940用於自一太陽能板100a至另一太陽能板100b之通訊。相反地，一旦一特定太陽能板100(a至n)係在另一太陽能板100(a至n)之視線內或否則在通訊範圍內，則一無線傳輸可比將固線放置於地下或電桿上或依其他方式連接兩個太陽能板100(a至n)更佳。 The solar panels 100 (a through n) may also all be positioned together away from the structure 1404. In other words, one of the remote low-rise houses 1404, which may be located in a valley, may utilize one or more solar panels 100 (a through n) on top of a nearby ridgeline. These solar panels 100 (a through n) may be located in line of sight with one of the solar panels 100 (a through n) on the residence 1404 to thereby permit relay communication to the Internet 1912. Thus, while the solar panels 100 (a through n) located on the low riser 1404 can be better positioned to generate electricity by a sun 102, they will rely on the disassembled and deployed solar panels 100 (a through n) ) to communicate. We should further understand if a solar panel is needed to provide solar panels from the ridge. The finality of 100 (a to n) to the low-rise house 1404 can also be accomplished via a combination of a fixed line connection 940 or a fixed line connection 940 and wireless transmission. Therefore, one can consider a situation in which a fixed line communication 940 can be desired for communication from one solar panel 100a to another solar panel 100b when the line of sight is blocked by trees, terrain, other structures, and the like. Conversely, once a particular solar panel 100 (a through n) is within the line of sight of another solar panel 100 (a through n) or otherwise within communication range, a wireless transmission can be placed in a subterranean or pole than a fixed line It is preferable to connect the two solar panels 100 (a to n) on or in other ways.

類似地，在又一實施例中，太陽能板100a充當一通訊中繼器，其中太陽能板100a之主要用途不是將電力提供至其外部之某物，而是僅使用其自身內部產生之電力來對其通訊及電路561供電。換言之，在一遠端位置中，一太陽能板100a可再次戰略性地放置於一山脊之頂部或相對於周圍地形之其他類似高點上，藉此其可將資料通訊中繼至位於周圍山谷中之其他屋頂1402上之其他太陽能板100b。因此，此太陽能板100a之主要用途將為藉由連接位於整個特定地理區域中之複數個屋頂1402上之複數個太陽能板100(a至n)而提供至網際網路1912之一通訊鏈接。 Similarly, in yet another embodiment, the solar panel 100a acts as a communication repeater, wherein the primary purpose of the solar panel 100a is not to provide power to something external to it, but to use only the power generated internally by itself. Its communication and circuit 561 supply power. In other words, in a remote location, a solar panel 100a can again be strategically placed on top of a ridge or other similar high point relative to the surrounding terrain, thereby relaying data communications to the surrounding valleys. The other solar panels 100b on the other roofs 1402. Accordingly, the primary use of the solar panel 100a would be to provide a communication link to the Internet 1912 by connecting a plurality of solar panels 100 (a through n) located on a plurality of roofs 1402 located throughout a particular geographic area.

簡言之，無論太陽能板100(a至n)及位於其內之通訊電路1902是否位於一特定結構之屋頂1402或特定結構之側壁1920上或位於一獨立組態中，太陽能板100(a至n)及位於內其之通訊電路1902能夠自身充當網路。 In short, whether the solar panels 100 (a to n) and the communication circuit 1902 located therein are located on the roof 1402 of a particular structure or the side wall 1920 of a particular structure or in a separate configuration, the solar panel 100 (a to n) and the communication circuit 1902 located therein can act as a network itself.

除將太陽能板放置於一結構之屋頂上、一結構之側壁上或甚至全部一起脫離結構(諸如一山坡或脊頂上之獨立太陽能板)之外，本發明之太陽能板100(a至n)亦可位於行動裝置(諸如車輛、卡車、拖車、船舶及其類似者)上。例如，太陽能板100(a至n)可定位於一商用拖掛車上以用以在運輸途中對卡車或拖車提供電力，諸如，可使一冷凍車 使用電來冷卻其貨物，或交通工具本身之其他電力需求，及/或使混成型車輛對車輛本身供電。另外，當車輛停駛(諸如，一拖掛車晚上停在一休息停車點)時，此發電儲存可用以接著對其空調或該拖掛車內之其他電力需求供電。此將無需拖掛車使一引擎保持運行或使另一類型之發電機保持運行以在拖掛車停在休息停車點或其他夜間停車區域中時對此等項供電。 The solar panels 100 (a to n) of the present invention are also in addition to the solar panels placed on the roof of a structure, on the side walls of a structure, or even all together off the structure (such as a separate solar panel on a hill or ridge top). It can be located on mobile devices such as vehicles, trucks, trailers, ships, and the like. For example, solar panels 100 (a through n) can be positioned on a commercial trailer to provide power to the truck or trailer during transportation, such as to enable a freezer Electricity is used to cool its cargo, or other power needs of the vehicle itself, and/or to cause the hybrid vehicle to power the vehicle itself. In addition, when the vehicle is parked (such as when a trailer is parked at a rest parking spot at night), the power storage can be used to subsequently power its air conditioner or other power demand within the trailer. This would eliminate the need for the trailer to keep one engine running or keep another type of generator running to power the trailer when it is parked in a rest parking spot or other night parking area.

除提供電力需求之外，本發明之太陽能板100(a至n)亦可鑑於其通訊能力而在卡車或其他交通工具沿一高速公路行駛時提供一行動資料網路。換言之，與一屋頂上之太陽能板提供其自身區域網路或路徑來跳躍房屋而至網際網路之概念非常類似，一高速公路上之卡車將充當一動態行動網路，其中可中繼資料及通訊，直至一交通工具已存取網際網路或僅可將該資料提供至連接至此行動網路之任何使用者。 In addition to providing power requirements, the solar panels 100 (a through n) of the present invention may also provide an operational data network when trucks or other vehicles are traveling along a highway in view of their communication capabilities. In other words, the concept of a solar panel on a roof providing its own regional network or path to jump over the house to the Internet is very similar. A truck on a highway will act as a dynamic mobile network that relays data and Communication until a vehicle has access to the Internet or can only provide this information to any user connected to the mobile network.

圖19亦繪示與一或多個插座或電力控制器1502無線通訊之太陽能板100(a至n)。插座控制器1502經組態以插入至一標準電源插座1506中且自一標準電裝置(例如一燈1434)接收一插頭1510。在一替代實施例中，電力控制器1602呈可使用之一遠端控制斷路器1602之形式。 FIG. 19 also illustrates solar panels 100 (a through n) in wireless communication with one or more outlets or power controllers 1502. The socket controller 1502 is configured to be inserted into a standard power outlet 1506 and receive a plug 1510 from a standard electrical device (eg, a light 1434). In an alternate embodiment, power controller 1602 is in the form of one of remote control circuit breakers 1602 that can be used.

亦應瞭解，除通訊電路1902位於一太陽能板100內之外，用以經由一衛星電話連接1918、蜂巢式連接1916或一固線連接1914而通訊至網際網路之通訊電路亦可位於中央通訊集線器1512內，或可使用以經由一衛星電話連接1918、蜂巢式連接1916或一固線連接1914而通訊至網際網路之通訊電路位於中央通訊集線器1512內替代通訊電路1902位於一太陽能板100內。換言之，中央通訊集線器1512可與各種Wi-Fi運算裝置(諸如蜂巢式電話1906、桌上型電腦1904、一控制室1908及/或一膝上型電腦1910)直接通訊。接著，中央通訊集線器1512可提供Wi-Fi熱點1902以及至網際網路1912及太陽能板100(a至n)之通訊。此外， 在又一替代實施例中，中央通訊集線器1512提供一Wi-Fi熱點且其接著與一或多個太陽能板100(a至n)可操作地通訊，太陽能板100(a至n)接著經由一衛星1918或一蜂巢式塔1916而與網際網路通訊。 It should also be understood that, except that the communication circuit 1902 is located within a solar panel 100, the communication circuit for communicating to the Internet via a satellite telephone connection 1918, a cellular connection 1916, or a fixed connection 1914 may also be located in the central communication. A communication circuit for communicating to the Internet via a satellite telephone connection 1918, a cellular connection 1916 or a fixed connection 1914 is located in the hub 1512, and is located in the central communication hub 1512 instead of the communication circuit 1902 located in a solar panel 100. . In other words, the central communication hub 1512 can communicate directly with various Wi-Fi computing devices, such as a cellular telephone 1906, a desktop computer 1904, a control room 1908, and/or a laptop 1910. Next, the central communication hub 1512 can provide Wi-Fi hotspot 1902 and communication to the Internet 1912 and solar panels 100 (a through n). In addition, In yet another alternative embodiment, the central communication hub 1512 provides a Wi-Fi hotspot and it is in turn operatively in communication with one or more solar panels 100 (a through n), which are then passed through a Satellite 1918 or a cellular tower 1916 communicates with the Internet.

圖19A展示本發明之一太陽能板組態1900a之一替代實施例。如此實施例中所展示，將一行動太陽能板1901繪示為充當藉由太陽102而發電之一源，同時提供一內部Wi-Fi熱點1902來用以將至網際網路1912之一存取提供給各種數位組件，諸如一蜂巢式電話1906、一桌上型電腦1904、一平板電腦1908或一膝上型電腦1910。應瞭解，如此圖中所繪示，行動太陽能板1901可在一部署、露營或其他遠端位置(其無法存取一結構或其他基礎設施，諸如，可用於一傳統家庭或其他商業應用中)中具有獨特適用性。應進一步瞭解，太陽能板1901可經定位、經傾斜或依其他方式定向且全天移動以藉由可用太陽能102而達成最佳結果。此可透過使用自動傾斜或調整機構而完成，或可由一使用者手動定位。一太陽能板1901(其配備有內部GPS或其他位置定位電路且經由衛星電話或蜂巢式連接而存取網際網路1912)可使用此資料來最佳化其收集太陽能之位置及時間。應進一步瞭解，可透過可自一營火1903接收之光及/或輻射而進一步對具有太陽能板1901之一遠端位置供電。換言之，太陽能板1901未必局限於產生用以對一遠端位置中之各種裝置供電之電及/或僅在太陽102出來時將電力提供至其自身之內部通訊電路。 Figure 19A shows an alternate embodiment of one of the solar panel configurations 1900a of the present invention. As shown in such an embodiment, a mobile solar panel 1901 is depicted as acting as a source of power generation by the sun 102 while providing an internal Wi-Fi hotspot 1902 for providing access to one of the Internet 1912. Various digital components are provided, such as a cellular telephone 1906, a desktop computer 1904, a tablet computer 1908, or a laptop computer 1910. It should be appreciated that as illustrated in this figure, the mobile solar panel 1901 can be deployed, camped, or other remote location (which does not have access to a structure or other infrastructure, such as can be used in a traditional home or other commercial application). It has unique applicability. It should be further appreciated that solar panel 1901 can be positioned, tilted, or otherwise oriented and moved throughout the day to achieve optimal results with available solar energy 102. This can be done by using an automatic tilt or adjustment mechanism, or can be manually positioned by a user. A solar panel 1901 (which is equipped with an internal GPS or other position location circuitry and access to the Internet 1912 via a satellite phone or cellular connection) can use this information to optimize its location and time of collecting solar energy. It should be further appreciated that the remote location of one of the solar panels 1901 can be further powered by light and/or radiation that can be received from a campfire 1903. In other words, the solar panel 1901 is not necessarily limited to generating internal communication circuitry for powering various devices in a remote location and/or providing power to itself only when the sun 102 is out.

總結 to sum up

應瞭解，[實施方式]部分(而非[中文]部分)意欲用以解譯申請專利範圍。[中文]部分可闡述本發明之一或多個(但非所有)例示性實施例，且因此決不意欲限制本發明及隨附申請專利範圍。 It should be understood that the [Embodiment] section (not the [Chinese] section) is intended to be used to interpret the scope of the patent application. The [Chinese] section may exemplify one or more, but not all, of the exemplary embodiments of the invention, and thus is not intended to limit the scope of the invention and the accompanying claims.

上文已藉助繪示指定功能及其關係之實施方案的功能性建構區塊而描述本發明。為便於描述，本文已任意界定此等功能性建構區塊 之界限。可界定替代界限，只要適當地執行指定功能及其關係。 The present invention has been described above with the aid of functional building blocks that illustrate embodiments of the specified functions and relationships thereof. For the convenience of description, this functional building block has been arbitrarily defined in this paper. The limit. Alternative boundaries can be defined as long as the specified functions and their relationships are properly performed.

熟習相關技術者應明白，可在不背離本發明之精神及範疇之情況下對形式及細節作出各種改變。因此，本發明不應受限於上文所描述之例示性實施例之任何者，而是應僅根據以下申請專利範圍及其等效物而界定。 Various changes in form and detail may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Therefore, the present invention should not be limited by any of the illustrative embodiments described above, but only by the scope of the following claims and their equivalents.

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一種管理由耦合至一商業或住宅不動產處之一配電網路之一整合電源輸出之電力之使用的方法，該配電網路利用複數個支路或子電路來將電力供應給複數個離散裝置，該方法包括：接收表徵通過一或多個感測器之電力流量之第一資料，該一或多個感測器耦合至一或若干選定離散裝置或耦合至該配電網路之該等支路或子電路之一者；分析該接收資料以識別由該一或若干選定離散裝置或該支路或子電路消耗之電量；及指示該整合電源將基於由該一或若干選定離散裝置或該支路或子電路消耗之該電量而運算之電量供應給該配電網路。 A method of managing the use of power coupled to a power distribution output of one of a distribution network of a commercial or residential real estate, the distribution network utilizing a plurality of branches or sub-circuits to supply power to a plurality of discrete devices, The method includes receiving first data indicative of power flow through one or more sensors coupled to one or more selected discrete devices or to the branches of the power distribution network Or one of the sub-circuits; analyzing the received data to identify the amount of power consumed by the one or more selected discrete devices or the branch or sub-circuit; and indicating that the integrated power source is to be based on the one or more selected discrete devices or the The power consumed by the circuit or sub-circuit consumes the amount of power supplied to the distribution network. 如請求項1之方法，其中該整合電源包括一能量儲存組件，且該方法進一步包括：基於儲存於該能量儲存組件中之該能量及由該一或若干選定離散裝置或該支路或子電路消耗之該電量，判定是否將來自該整合電源之能量儲存於該能量儲存組件中，或將能量自該能量儲存組件輸送至該配電網路。 The method of claim 1, wherein the integrated power source comprises an energy storage component, and the method further comprises: based on the energy stored in the energy storage component and by the one or more selected discrete devices or the branch or subcircuit The amount of power consumed is determined whether energy from the integrated power source is stored in the energy storage component or energy is transferred from the energy storage component to the power distribution network. 如請求項2之方法，其中自該整合電源提供至該配電網路之該電力約等於由該一或若干選定離散裝置或該支路或子電路消耗之該電量。 The method of claim 2, wherein the power supplied from the integrated power source to the power distribution network is approximately equal to the amount of power consumed by the one or more selected discrete devices or the branch or sub-circuit. 如請求項1之方法，其中該整合電源包括一光伏電源，且該方法進一步包括：接收表徵以可自該光伏電源取得之該電力之第二資料；及指示該光伏電源將基於由該一或若干選定離散裝置、該支路或子電路消耗之電力而運算之電量供應給該配電網路。 The method of claim 1, wherein the integrated power source comprises a photovoltaic power source, and the method further comprises: receiving a second data characterizing the power available from the photovoltaic power source; and indicating that the photovoltaic power source is to be based on the one or A quantity of power calculated by the selected discrete device, the power consumed by the branch or sub-circuit is supplied to the power distribution network. 如請求項4之方法，其中經指示以自該光伏電源供應給該配電網路之該電量約等於由該一或若干選定離散裝置或該支路或子電 路消耗之該電量。 The method of claim 4, wherein the amount of electricity supplied to the distribution network from the photovoltaic power source is approximately equal to the one or several selected discrete devices or the branch or sub-power The amount of electricity consumed by the road. 如請求項4之方法，其中該整合電源進一步包括可操作地連接至該光伏能源之一能量儲存組件，且該方法進一步包括：指示該光伏能源及該能量儲存組件之組合將約等於由該一或若干選定離散裝置或該支路或子電路消耗之該電力的電力供應給該配電網路。 The method of claim 4, wherein the integrated power source further comprises an energy storage component operatively coupled to the photovoltaic energy source, and the method further comprising: indicating that the combination of the photovoltaic energy source and the energy storage component is approximately equal to the one Or the power of the selected discrete device or the power consumed by the branch or sub-circuit is supplied to the power distribution network. 如請求項4之方法，其中該整合電源進一步包括可操作地連接至該光伏能源之一能量儲存組件，且該方法進一步包括：指示該光伏能源將約等於由該一或若干選定離散裝置或該支路或子電路消耗之電力的電量供應給該配電網路且將可自該光伏能源取得之額外電力輸送至該能量儲存組件。 The method of claim 4, wherein the integrated power source further comprises an energy storage component operatively coupled to the photovoltaic energy source, and the method further comprising: indicating that the photovoltaic energy source is to be approximately equal to the one or several selected discrete devices or The amount of power consumed by the branch or subcircuit is supplied to the power distribution network and additional power available from the photovoltaic energy source is delivered to the energy storage component. 一種用於管理輸出至一商業或住宅不動產處之一配電網路之電力之使用的系統，該配電網路利用複數個支路及子電路來將電力供應給複數個離散裝置，該系統包括：一整合電源，其耦合至該商業或住宅不動產處之該配電網路；至少一電力流量感測器，其耦合至一或若干選定離散裝置或耦合至該配電網路之該等支路或子電路之一者；及一系統控制器，其連接至該至少一電力流量感測器且接收表徵通過該連接電力流量感測器之電力流量之資料，分析該接收資料以識別由該一或若干選定離散裝置或該支路或子電路消耗之電量，且指示該整合電源供應基於由該一或若干選定離散裝置或該支路或子電路消耗之該電量而運算之電量。 A system for managing the use of power output to a distribution network of a commercial or residential real estate, the distribution network utilizing a plurality of branches and sub-circuits to supply power to a plurality of discrete devices, the system comprising: An integrated power supply coupled to the distribution network at the commercial or residential real estate; at least one power flow sensor coupled to the one or more selected discrete devices or to the branches or sub-couples of the distribution network One of the circuits; and a system controller coupled to the at least one power flow sensor and receiving data indicative of power flow through the connected power flow sensor, analyzing the received data to identify by the one or several The amount of power consumed by the discrete device or the branch or subcircuit is selected and the integrated power supply is instructed to calculate the amount of power based on the amount of power consumed by the one or more selected discrete devices or the branch or subcircuit. 如請求項8之系統，其中該整合電源包括一能量儲存組件，且該系統控制器基於儲存於該能量儲存組件中之該能量及由該一或若干選定離散裝置或該支路或子電路消耗之該電量，判定是否 將來自該整合電源之能量儲存於該能量儲存組件中，或將能量自該能量儲存組件輸送至該配電網路。 The system of claim 8, wherein the integrated power source includes an energy storage component, and the system controller is based on the energy stored in the energy storage component and consumed by the one or more selected discrete devices or the branch or subcircuit The amount of electricity, determine whether Energy from the integrated power source is stored in the energy storage component or energy is transferred from the energy storage component to the power distribution network. 如請求項9之系統，其中該控制器引起自該整合電源提供至該配電網路之該電力約等於由該一或若干選定離散裝置或該支路或子電路消耗之該電力。 The system of claim 9, wherein the controller causes the power supplied from the integrated power source to the power distribution network to be approximately equal to the power consumed by the one or more selected discrete devices or the branch or sub-circuit. 如請求項8之系統，其中該整合電源包括一光伏電源，且該控制器接收表徵可自該光伏電源取得之該電力之第二資料，且指示該光伏電源將基於由該一或若干選定離散裝置、該支路或子電路消耗之該電力而運算之電量供應給該配電網路。 The system of claim 8, wherein the integrated power source comprises a photovoltaic power source, and the controller receives second data indicative of the power available from the photovoltaic power source, and indicating that the photovoltaic power source is to be based on the selected one or several selected discrete The power consumed by the device, the branch or the sub-circuit consumes the power and is supplied to the power distribution network. 如請求項11之系統，其中該控制器指示該光伏電源將約等於由該一或若干選定離散裝置或該支路或子電路消耗之該電量的電量供應給該配電網路。 The system of claim 11, wherein the controller indicates that the photovoltaic power source is to be supplied to the power distribution network approximately equal to the amount of power consumed by the one or more selected discrete devices or the branch or sub-circuit. 如請求項11之系統，其中該整合電源進一步包括可操作地連接至該光伏能源之一能量儲存組件，且該控制器指示該光伏能源及該能量儲存組件之組合將約等於由該一或若干選定離散裝置或該支路或子電路消耗之該電力的電力供應給該配電網路。 The system of claim 11, wherein the integrated power source further comprises an energy storage component operatively coupled to the photovoltaic energy source, and the controller indicates that the combination of the photovoltaic energy source and the energy storage component is approximately equal to the one or several The selected discrete device or the power consumed by the branch or subcircuit is supplied to the power distribution network. 如請求項11之系統，其中該整合電源進一步包括可操作地連接至該光伏能源之一能量儲存組件，且該控制器指示該光伏能源將約等於由該一或若干選定離散裝置或該支路或子電路消耗之該電力的電量供應給該配電網路且將可自該光伏能源取得之額外電力輸送至該能量儲存組件。 The system of claim 11, wherein the integrated power source further comprises an energy storage component operatively coupled to the photovoltaic energy source, and the controller indicates that the photovoltaic energy source will be approximately equal to the one or more selected discrete devices or the branch The power of the power consumed by the sub-circuit is supplied to the power distribution network and additional power available from the photovoltaic energy source is delivered to the energy storage component. 如請求項11之系統，其中該光伏能源包括與該控制器通訊之一電力控制引擎。 The system of claim 11, wherein the photovoltaic energy source comprises a power control engine in communication with the controller. 如請求項11之系統，其中該控制器駐留於該住宅或商業不動產中之一中央通訊集線器中，該集線器包括：一處理器；及 一記憶體；其中該控制器經實施為儲存於該中央通訊集線器之該記憶體中之軟體，且由該中央通訊集線器之該處理器執行。 The system of claim 11, wherein the controller resides in a central communication hub of the residential or commercial real estate, the hub comprising: a processor; a memory; wherein the controller is implemented as a software stored in the memory of the central communication hub and executed by the processor of the central communication hub. 如請求項16之系統，其中該電力控制引擎及該中央通訊集線器進一步包括電力線通訊模組，且經由電力線網路連接而通訊。 The system of claim 16, wherein the power control engine and the central communication hub further comprise a power line communication module and communicate via a power line network connection. 如請求項16之系統，其中該電力控制引擎及該中央通訊集線器進一步包括無線網路介面，且經由無線網路連接而通訊。 The system of claim 16, wherein the power control engine and the central communication hub further comprise a wireless network interface and communicate via a wireless network connection. 如請求項15之系統，其進一步包括一使用者介面，該使用者介面經組態以接收及顯示由太陽能監測引擎產生之資訊及由電池監測引擎產生之資訊。 The system of claim 15 further comprising a user interface configured to receive and display information generated by the solar monitoring engine and information generated by the battery monitoring engine. 如請求項16之系統，其中該中央通訊集線器進一步包括一使用者介面，該使用者介面經組態以接收及顯示由該控制器獲得之資料。 The system of claim 16, wherein the central communication hub further comprises a user interface configured to receive and display information obtained by the controller. 如請求項16之系統，其中該中央通訊集線器進一步包括耦合至該控制器之一運動感測器，該控制器使用來自該運動感測器之資料來控制該住宅或商業不動產處之電力消耗。 The system of claim 16, wherein the central communication hub further comprises a motion sensor coupled to the controller, the controller using data from the motion sensor to control power consumption at the residential or commercial real estate. 如請求項11之系統，其中由該光伏能源產生之該第二資料包含一唯一識別符、自該光伏能源釋放之電量及與自該光伏能源釋放之該電量相關聯之一時間戳記。 The system of claim 11, wherein the second data generated by the photovoltaic energy source comprises a unique identifier, a quantity of electricity released from the photovoltaic energy source, and a time stamp associated with the amount of power released from the photovoltaic energy source. 如請求項11之系統，其中由該電力控制裝置產生之資料包含一唯一識別符、一開關狀態、一選定電源、流動通過該電力控制裝置之電量及與流動通過該電力控制裝置之該電量相關聯之一時間戳記。 The system of claim 11, wherein the data generated by the power control device includes a unique identifier, a switch state, a selected power source, a quantity of power flowing through the power control device, and a quantity associated with the amount of power flowing through the power control device One time stamp. 如請求項20之系統，其中該使用者介面接收及顯示自該光伏能源釋放之該電量及與自該光伏能源釋放之該電量相關聯之一時間戳記。 The system of claim 20, wherein the user interface receives and displays a time stamp associated with the amount of power released from the photovoltaic energy source and the amount of power released from the photovoltaic energy source. 如請求項23之系統，其中將自該光伏能源釋放之該顯示電量及與自該光伏能源釋放之該電量相關聯之該顯示時間戳記顯示為隨時間釋放之電力之一曲線圖。 The system of claim 23, wherein the display time quantity associated with the display of the amount of power released from the photovoltaic energy source and the amount of power released from the photovoltaic energy source is displayed as a graph of power released over time. 如請求項23之系統，其中該使用者介面允許操縱一開關狀態、操縱一開關位置及選擇一電源。 The system of claim 23, wherein the user interface permits manipulation of a switch state, manipulation of a switch position, and selection of a power source.
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