WO2010097580A2 - Dispositif de gestion d'énergie électrique - Google Patents

Dispositif de gestion d'énergie électrique Download PDF

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WO2010097580A2
WO2010097580A2 PCT/GB2010/000330 GB2010000330W WO2010097580A2 WO 2010097580 A2 WO2010097580 A2 WO 2010097580A2 GB 2010000330 W GB2010000330 W GB 2010000330W WO 2010097580 A2 WO2010097580 A2 WO 2010097580A2
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Chengge Fan
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02H—EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS
    • H02H3/00—Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition with or without subsequent reconnection ; integrated protection
    • H02H3/12—Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition with or without subsequent reconnection ; integrated protection responsive to underload or no-load
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/66—Structural association with built-in electrical component
    • H01R13/665—Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in electronic circuit
    • H01R13/6691—Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in electronic circuit with built-in signalling means
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/66—Structural association with built-in electrical component
    • H01R13/70—Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in switch
    • H01R13/713—Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in switch the switch being a safety switch
    • H01R13/7137—Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in switch the switch being a safety switch with thermal interrupter
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R31/00—Coupling parts supported only by co-operation with counterpart
    • H01R31/06—Intermediate parts for linking two coupling parts, e.g. adapter
    • H01R31/065—Intermediate parts for linking two coupling parts, e.g. adapter with built-in electric apparatus
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02J—ELECTRIC POWER NETWORKS; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS OR SYSTEMS FOR SUPPLYING OR DISTRIBUTING ELECTRIC POWER; SYSTEMS FOR STORING ELECTRIC ENERGY
    • H02J9/00—Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting
    • H02J9/005—Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting using a power saving mode
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/66—Structural association with built-in electrical component
    • H01R13/665—Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in electronic circuit
    • H01R13/6683—Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in electronic circuit with built-in sensor
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02B—CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO BUILDINGS, e.g. HOUSING, HOUSE APPLIANCES OR RELATED END-USER APPLICATIONS
    • Y02B70/00—Technologies for an efficient end-user side electric power management and consumption
    • Y02B70/30—Systems integrating technologies related to power network operation and communication or information technologies for improving the carbon footprint of the management of residential or tertiary loads, i.e. smart grids as climate change mitigation technology in the buildings sector, including also the last stages of power distribution and the control, monitoring or operating management systems at local level
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y04—INFORMATION OR COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES HAVING AN IMPACT ON OTHER TECHNOLOGY AREAS
    • Y04S—SYSTEMS INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO POWER NETWORK OPERATION, COMMUNICATION OR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES FOR IMPROVING THE ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION, TRANSMISSION, DISTRIBUTION, MANAGEMENT OR USAGE, i.e. SMART GRIDS
    • Y04S20/00—Management or operation of end-user stationary applications or the last stages of power distribution; Controlling, monitoring or operating thereof
    • Y04S20/20—End-user application control systems

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  • the present invention relates to the management of power consumption by electrical appliances connected to an external power supply, and in particular relates to a device for minimising unnecessary power consumption.
  • the standby mode is used to allow the appliance to be activated remotely or to re-start quickly, but very few consumers realise how much power appliances use when they are in a standby mode. It has been estimated that appliances left on standby use around 10% of total residential power consumption.
  • a number of devices are available for connection between an appliance and its power supply in order to automatically shut off power to the appliance when a standby condition is detected.
  • An example of such a device is the "energenie" product from www.nomorestandbv.com.
  • Figure 1 is a schematic illustration of an embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 2 illustrates a device in accordance with the present invention having a user interface
  • Figure 3 illustrates another embodiment of the invention, suitable for connection to a plurality of appliances
  • Figure 4 is a circuit diagram showing the components of a preferred embodiment of a DC power supply for use in a device according to the present invention.
  • Figure 5 is a circuit diagram illustrating a preferred embodiment of a switch for breaking a power supply to an appliance in a device in accordance with the present invention.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic illustration of a first embodiment of the present invention.
  • the device 10 includes a housing having an input port 11 for connection to an AC power supply and an outlet port 12 for connection to an appliance.
  • the input port 11 may take the form of a plug suitable for mains supply sockets.
  • the forms of such plugs vary from country to country, and any such plug may be used in the present invention.
  • the plug may be formed integrally with the housing 10 or may be attached to the end of a cable extending from the housing.
  • the input port may take another form suitable for receiving AC power, such as an IEC socket.
  • the output port 12 may take the form of a socket matching a mains supply socket, so that appliances with suitable plugs may be inserted into the output port.
  • the output port may be a plug, such as an IEC C13 or C14 plug typically used for household computers and computer monitors.
  • any suitable connection port may be used and a convenient form may be chosen for use with specific types of appliance.
  • the input port 11 is connected to the outlet port 12 via a controllable electrical connection 14.
  • Figure 1 shows a switch 15 operable to complete or break the connection 14, and hence control the supply of power to the connected appliance or appliances.
  • the switch 15 is preferably implemented as a triac, but a pair of triacs or other forms of switch or relay may be used.
  • FIG. 5 illustrates a preferred arrangement for implementing switch 15.
  • the switch comprises a triac 50 that is activated by the microcontroller 16.
  • the microcontroller sends signals to transistor 51 , which in turn cuts or supplies a voltage to the gate of the triac. If voltage to the gate of the triac is cut, at the end of the half cycle of the AC mains supply the current through the triac will drop below a predetermined threshold and the triac 50 will stop conducting, thus cutting power to the appliance. If a voltage is restored to the triac gate, the triac becomes conductive once again.
  • the switch 15 is connected to and controlled by a microcontroller 16.
  • a preferred example microcontroller is the PIC16F690-I/P microcontroller available from www.microchip.com.
  • the microcontroller is configured to control the switch in response to externally detected conditions and according to user set parameters.
  • the microcontroller 16 is provided with power by a DC power supply 17.
  • the DC power supply 17 is connected to the AC power supply via input 11 and converts the AC power into a DC power supply for the microcontroller and other elements of the device.
  • FIG. 4 shows a circuit that receives an AC input voltage, rectifies the AC waveform and then smoothes and regulates the output to provide a DC voltage output.
  • the Zener diode 40 is the component that regulates the voltage to provide a uniform DC output. It does this by absorbing additional power so as to retain a fixed voltage.
  • a metal- oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET) 42 is provided within the rectifier circuit.
  • the MOSFET 42 can cut or connect the DC power supply circuit and is connected to and controlled by the microcontroller 16.
  • the microcontroller monitors the input AC voltage and controls the connect time of the MOSFET in order to reduce overcharging of capacitor 44 and hence reduce energy wastage in the Zener diode 40.
  • the MOSFET 42 can be used to cut the DC power supply circuit for extended periods, allowing for a zero power consumption mode of operation.
  • a connection between the MOSFET 13 within the DC power supply circuit 17 and the microprocessor 16 is shown in Figure 1 to illustrate the ability of the microprocessor to cut power to the device completely, and thus consume no energy, as is described in more detail below.
  • the user presses the left button 46 for a short time, which renders the MOSFET conductive once again and allows DC power to be generated from the AC power supply.
  • a silicon-control rectifier (SCR) may be used in place of MOSFET 13.
  • the microcontroller 16 receives input signals from several sources.
  • the first source of input signals is current sensor 18, which is positioned to detect the current being drawn through connection 14.
  • the primary purpose of sensing the current in connection 14 is to determine when an appliance connected to the device has entered a stand-by mode.
  • the current through connection 14 is sensed by sensor 18 and passed to the microcontroller 16.
  • the sensed current is compared with a first threshold value stored in the microcontroller and, if the sensed current is less than the first threshold, an appliance is considered to be in stand-by. If the sensed current is above the first threshold the appliance or appliances are considered to be fully on. If an appliance is considered to be in stand-by, the microcontroller will break the electrical connection between the appliance and the power supply by switching switch 15, in accordance with a particular mode of operation, as will be described in detail below.
  • the current sensor 18 is preferably an inductive current sensor.
  • the AC power supply is fed through a toroidal inductor, which induces a current in the inductor.
  • the voltage across the inductor is indicative of the AC current. This voltage is amplified and fed to the microcontroller 16.
  • the current sensor may be implemented as another type of sensor, such as a Hall effect sensor or a sensor based on measurement of voltage across a resistor within connection 14.
  • a second source of input signals is an infrared (IR) radiation sensor 19.
  • the IR sensor 19 is connected to the microcontroller 16.
  • the microcontroller is configured to respond to detected IR signals in accordance with a particular mode of operation described below.
  • a third source of input signals is microphone 20.
  • the microcontroller is configured to respond to detected audio signals in a particular mode of operation described below.
  • buttons 22, 23 on the device housing which allow the microcontroller to be configured by a user.
  • a button or buttons may also be provided as a remote detachable device, connected to the housing by a cable.
  • a display 21 is also provided on the device housing, preferably a simple LED display, which allows a user to view the operating parameters of the microcontroller. In a preferred embodiment, the display comprises two seven segment LED displays.
  • the device also includes an alarm 24, preferably in the form of a speaker, connected to the microprocessor.
  • the device may also include a thermal sensor (not shown) connected to the microcontroller that allows the microcontroller to shut down the device should it overheat.
  • a thermal sensor (not shown) connected to the microcontroller that allows the microcontroller to shut down the device should it overheat.
  • Figure 2 illustrates the exterior of a device in accordance with the present invention having a single outlet i.e. a device to which a single device can connect.
  • Figure 2 shows a device in which the outlet takes the form of a socket matching a mains socket.
  • the inlet (not shown) takes the form of a matching plug and is on the opposite side of the device.
  • Above the outlet is the LED display and two buttons, allowing a user to configure various operating parameters of the device, as explained below.
  • a device in accordance with the present invention may include a plurality of outlet ports, as shown in Figure 3.
  • Figure 3 shows a device 30, having a plurality of output sockets 31 , together with an LED display 32 and buttons 33, 34.
  • the device includes a single input having a standard, mains plug connection 35 on the end of a flexible cable 36 attached to the body of the device.
  • the device is essentially the same as a standard multiple socket extension lead in outward appearance, but with the addition of a display screen and two buttons.
  • This embodiment is useful for a set of interrelated devices, such as a television, DVD player and surround-sound system, or a computer and a printer and scanner, where if the main device is switched off, the related devices should be switched off as well.
  • the microprocessor 16 is sensitive to current measurements from sensor 18.
  • the primary purpose of sensing the current in connection 14 is to determine when an appliance connected to the device has entered a stand-by mode.
  • the current through connection 14 is sensed by sensor 18 and passed to the microcontroller 16.
  • the sensed current is compared with a first threshold value stored in the microcontroller and, if the sensed current is less than the first threshold, an appliance is considered to be in stand-by. If the sensed current is above the first threshold the appliance or appliances are considered to be fully on. If an appliance is considered to be in stand-by, the microcontroller will break the electrical connection 14 between the appliance and the power supply by switching switch 15.
  • the microprocessor may be configured to break connection 14 only after a predetermined holding time. In this scheme, whenever a power off event is triggered, such as in response to a sensed current below the first threshold, the microprocessor waits a predetermined time before breaking connection 14 by starting a countdown. During the holding time, the device may be configured to issue an audible alarm signal from alarm 24, warning the user of an imminent power cut. During the holding time a user may also press one of the buttons 22, 23 to restart the countdown process.
  • a power off event i.e. a switching of switch 15 to break connection 14
  • a second threshold value This protects connected appliances from power surges.
  • the device may also be configured to issue a warning signal from alarm 24 when the sensed current exceeds the second threshold value.
  • a power off event may be also be triggered by a sensed temperature above a temperature threshold.
  • the microcontroller 16 In a first mode, when the connection 14 is cut, the microcontroller 16 is responsive to signals from the microphone 20. Upon receiving an appropriate signal from the microphone, the microprocessor switches the switch 15 to complete the connection 14 and provide power to one or more connected devices. A particular pattern of signals may be required in order to activate the microprocessor, such as a signal resulting from two claps by a user. This ensures that spurious noise does not reconnect appliances that are not required for use. The minimum detected audio level required to trigger a power on event may also be configured by a user.
  • the current sensed by the sensor 18 is monitored to determine if the appliance is subsequently used. If the current remains below a predetermined threshold level for a predetermined period of time, for example 30 seconds, following reconnection, the connection 14 is broken by switching switch 15 and audio detection then resumes.
  • the infrared detector 19 is utilised.
  • the second mode is particularly suited to entertainment systems comprising a number of related appliances, all connected to a single device of the type shown in Figure 3.
  • a television is associated with a number of other appliances such as a DVD player, video recorder, surround-sound and a computer games console.
  • Each device may have its own IR remote control.
  • Each device may also be placed in a stand-by state.
  • the microcontroller 16 In the second mode, when the connection 14 between the inlet 11 and outlet 12 is broken, the microcontroller 16 is configured to be sensitive to signals from the IR sensor, such that in response to any detected IR signal the switch 15 is switched to complete connection 14, and thus establish a power supply to the connected appliances.
  • an IR remote control for consumer appliances emits a signal modulated on 36kHz.
  • the modulation encodes a header sequence, specific to the particular device which the remote control is for, as well as a sequence encoding the specific instruction, such as "reduce volume".
  • the device does not decode the modulated IR data streams from remote controls. The device simply responds to the existence of an IR signal (within a particular frequency range and above a threshold intensity level) regardless of the specific modulation or header sequence. In this way a device in accordance with the present invention is responsive to any IR remote control associated with a connected appliance.
  • the microcontroller responds to any detected IR signal, it is not necessary to have a specifically configured remote control for the device. Thus when a user wishes to use the entertainment system he can use any single remote control to reconnect all the appliances.
  • the IR sensor 19 may be sensitive to radiation between 10kHz and 40kHz.
  • the threshold intensity level for detected IR signals above which a power on event is triggered can be one of the configurable parameters of the microcontroller 16.
  • a particular number of discrete IR signals within a predetermined time period may be required to trigger a power on event.
  • the microcontroller may only switch switch 15 in response to three detected discrete IR signals within a two second period. This dramatically reduces the chance of stray IR signals from elsewhere triggering an unintended power on.
  • the device reduces energy wastage by a number of appliances in stand-by and allows for convenient reconnection of all devices using a single press of any remote control.
  • the device can be fully switched off, such that it uses no power.
  • One of the buttons on the device (in the embodiment of Figures 1 and 4 the left button) can be pressed to re-establish power to the DC power supply. Because the user is manually activating the device there is no need to supply power for any of the monitoring circuits, i.e. the current sensor, microphone and IR detector.
  • a button for re-establishing power to the DC power supply may also be provided as a peripheral device, attached to the main device housing by a cable. This allows for convenient switch-on by a user if the main housing of the device is not easily accessible. For example, when the main device is plugged directly into the back of a computer monitor on a desk, the peripheral button can be placed on the desk for easy access.
  • the monitoring devices can still be used to determine when to switch the device off.
  • the microcontroller may break connection 14 by switching switch 15 and immediately thereafter switch the device itself off by cutting the signal to the MOSFET 42 within the DC power supply circuit.
  • the microprocessor can be configured to immediately switch switch 15 to reconnect the appliances.
  • the microcontroller is configured to automatically re-complete the connection 14 by switching switch 15 after a predetermined time. As with other parameters of the microcontroller 16, this predetermined time may be configured by a user using the screen and buttons.
  • the device is provided with a screen 21 and two buttons 22, 23.
  • a button or buttons with the same functionality may be provided in a separate housing, attached to the device by a cable.
  • the screen comprises two seven segment LED displays.
  • buttons may be used to control the operation of the device.
  • the display displays the sensed value of the current by sensor 18, converted into a digital value by the microprocessor.
  • the right button When the right button is pressed it displays the value of one of the configurable parameters. If the right button is pressed twice within a predetermined time, the next configurable parameter is displayed.
  • buttons When the user holds down both buttons for a predetermined time, such as two seconds, the device enters a configuration mode and the displayed parameter becomes configurable. In the configuration mode pressing the left button will decrease a parameter value and pressing the right button will increase a parameter value. To exit the configuration mode either both buttons must be pressed for a predetermined time, such as two seconds, or no buttons must be pressed for a longer time, say 15 seconds.
  • Audio sensor trigger A 0-99: real ADC value higher than level preset value will trigger event Sounder is louder when ADC is higher.
  • Holding time H 10-100 seconds: where power off event is triggered, hold power and alert the customer before cutting power. During this time, the customer may press any key to restart the counting process again, or enter to configure the mode/change setting.
  • Speaker volume level S 0 mute.
  • ADC in this context means the digitally converted value of the sensed analogue parameter.
  • the present invention provides enhanced functionality and energy savings when compared with prior power saving devices.
  • Devices in accordance with the present invention can be produced simply and inexpensively in a compact and convenient form.
  • the invention provides a device for managing power consumption of an electrical appliance connectable to an external power supply comprising: an input connectable to the power supply; an output connectable to the electrical appliance; a switchable electrical connection between the input and the output to permit or prevent the supply of electrical power to the electrical appliance from the external power supply through the device; a sensor for providing an output signal indicative of the current being supplied to the electrical appliance through the switchable electrical connection; a microcontroller for controlling the switchable electrical connection in response to the output of the sensor, wherein operation of the microcontroller is dependent on at least one user configurable parameter; and a user interface allowing a user to set the at least one user configurable parameter.
  • the user configurable parameter may be a threshold level of current such that when the current being supplied to the appliance falls below the threshold level, the microcontroller prevents the supply of power to the electrical appliance.
  • the user configurable parameter may be a time delay, wherein the microcontroller only prevents the supply of power to the appliance following an output signal from the sensor indicating that the current being supplied to the appliance has fallen below a threshold level after the time delay.
  • the input may be configured to be connectable to a mains socket.
  • the output may be configured to be an IEC plug.
  • the device may include an alarm connected to the microcontroller, and the microcontroller may activate the alarm in following an output signal from the sensor indicative of a current level below the threshold level.
  • the device may include an alarm connected to the microcontroller, and the microcontroller may activate the alarm in response to an output signal from the sensor indicative of a current level above a second threshold level.
  • a volume of an alarm signal generated by the alarm may be a user configurable parameter.
  • the user interface may comprise a button and a digital display.
  • the device may include a plurality of outputs each connectable to an electrical appliance and the sensor may provide an output signal indicative of the total current supplied to all of the appliances.
  • the device may further comprise an infrared detector connected to the microcontroller, wherein the microcontroller causes the switchable electrical connection to permit power to be supplied to the electrical appliance upon detection of one or more infrared signals.
  • the one or more infrared signals may be any infrared signals within a predetermined frequency range and above a threshold intensity level, irrespective of any modulation of the infrared signals.
  • the threshold intensity level may be a user configurable parameter.
  • the user interface may allow the user to set a plurality of parameters that determine the operation of the microcontroller.
  • the microcontroller may prevent the supply of power to the electrical appliance and to the device.
  • the switchable electrical connection may include a switch for permitting or preventing the supply of electrical power to the electrical appliance from the external power supply through the device, wherein the switch comprises at least one triac.
  • the invention provides a device for managing power consumption of an electrical appliance connectable to an external power supply, comprising: an input connectable to the power supply; an output connectable to the electrical appliance; a switchable electrical connection between the input and the output to permit or prevent the supply of electrical power from the external power supply to the electrical appliance through the device; a sensor for detecting infrared signals; and a control element connected to the sensor and to the switchable electrical connection, wherein when the switchable electrical connection is in a first state preventing the supply of electrical power to the electrical appliance, in response to the detection of one or more infrared signals by the sensor, the control element switches the switchable electrical connection to a second state permitting the supply of electrical power to the electrical appliance, irrespective of any modulation of the infrared signals.
  • the control element When the device is configured to permit the supply of electrical power from the external power supply to the electrical appliance through the device, the control element may be configured not to respond to any signals from the sensor.
  • the control element may switch the switchable electrical connection to a second state permitting the supply of electrical power to the electrical appliance only if the infrared signals have a received intensity greater than a threshold intensity level.
  • the threshold intensity level may be adjustable by a user.
  • the control element may switch the switchable electrical connection to a second state permitting the supply of electrical power to the electrical appliance only in response to a predetermined number of discrete infrared signals detected by the sensor within a predetermined time period.

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Abstract

La présente invention a trait à un dispositif permettant de gérer la consommation d'énergie d'un appareil électrique pouvant être connecté à un bloc d'alimentation extérieur, comprenant : une entrée pouvant être connectée au bloc d'alimentation; une sortie pouvant être connectée à l'appareil électrique; une connexion électrique commutable entre l'entrée et la sortie afin de permettre ou d'empêcher le bloc d'alimentation extérieur de fournir une alimentation électrique à l'appareil électrique au moyen du dispositif; un capteur permettant de fournir un signal de sortie indiquant le courant fourni à l'appareil électrique au moyen de la connexion électrique commutable ou indiquant une condition environnementale; et un microcontrôleur connecté au capteur et à la connexion électrique commutable qui, en réponse à un signal de sortie prédéterminé provenant du capteur, empêche l'appareil électrique et le microcontrôleur d'être alimentés électriquement. Un dispositif selon la présente invention permet de réduire la consommation d'énergie d'appareils électriques et peut lui-même être dans un mode lui permettant de ne consommer aucune énergie, ce qui permet d'obtenir une consommation d'énergie totale nulle.
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