GB2415533A - A plug-in SMS socket - Google Patents

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GB2415533A
GB2415533A GB0411863A GB0411863A GB2415533A GB 2415533 A GB2415533 A GB 2415533A GB 0411863 A GB0411863 A GB 0411863A GB 0411863 A GB0411863 A GB 0411863A GB 2415533 A GB2415533 A GB 2415533A
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04L—TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04L12/00—Data switching networks
    • H04L12/02—Details
    • H04L12/12—Arrangements for remote connection or disconnection of substations or of equipment thereof
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08C—TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS FOR MEASURED VALUES, CONTROL OR SIMILAR SIGNALS
    • G08C17/00—Arrangements for transmitting signals characterised by the use of a wireless electrical link
    • G08C17/02—Arrangements for transmitting signals characterised by the use of a wireless electrical link using a radio link
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08C—TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS FOR MEASURED VALUES, CONTROL OR SIMILAR SIGNALS
    • G08C2201/00—Transmission systems of control signals via wireless link
    • G08C2201/40—Remote control systems using repeaters, converters, gateways
    • G08C2201/42—Transmitting or receiving remote control signals via a network
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08C—TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS FOR MEASURED VALUES, CONTROL OR SIMILAR SIGNALS
    • G08C2201/00—Transmission systems of control signals via wireless link
    • G08C2201/90—Additional features
    • G08C2201/93—Remote control using other portable devices, e.g. mobile phone, PDA, laptop

Abstract

The plug-in SMS socket is configured to remotely switch on/off power to household or domestic appliances by SMS text messages. The device is configured as a plug-in socket located between the domestic power supply socket and the plug of an appliance. An SMS message sent from a remote mobile phone is received by the plug-in socket and causes power to be switched on or off to the appliance. The plug-in socket comprises a SIM card and aerial for receiving SMS messages over a GSM network.

Description

24 1 5533
Description: plua-in SMS socket
Background:
Whilst people are away from there homes or holiday homes / caravans / chalets, they either rely on other people to turn on there heating, hot water, outside lights or they Just wait until they get in their homes and turn them on themselves and wait for things to warm up.
To overcome this, the presented invention proposes a plug-in switch unit with a incorporated socket and an internal GSM module (mobile phone technology).
The plug-'n SMS socket (unit) is operated by receiving an external text message command (SMS) to its allocated telephone number. Any household appliance that is plugged into the unit can be fumed on and off remotely according to the SMS command. This is achieved by the unit switching the appliances power supply on and off. Examples heaters, hot water, lights etc. Principle & Uses: The unit (Plug-'n SMS socket) would consist of a plug on one side which will fit a standard domestic socket and a socket on the opposite side that will fit a standard domestic plug that is connected to the appliance. The unit is fitted with a GSM module with matching internal PSU and switch gear to function safely and correctly. The SIM port of the GSM module can be accessed externally to allow SIM cards to be added to give the GSM unit its own unique identity. The whole unit will be an off the shelf item available to the general public and can be fitted and maintained very easily meaning no technical or skilled personnel needs to fit it The operation of this is very simple. Plug the unit into a socket and then plug an appliance into the unit, Insert a SIM card and activate it via a set procedure. The unit is then ready to be operated.
Send a text message (or SMS as it is known) to the units own number (for this case lets give the SIM card the telephone number 07968222333), Example; text "ON" to tel. Number 07968222333 the unit responds to the SMS by fuming the appliance on and then the unit returns a SMS back saying for example; message from 07968222333 "UNIT ON" This would be the same principle for fuming the appliance off by sending an SMS "OFF" to the unit.
The Unit could also respond to other commands via SMS like "ON60" which would turn the appliance on for 60 minutes and then turn itself off automatically It could also respond to diagnostic checks like amount of credit remaining and its operation history.
An example of the invention will be shown by drawings on pages 1 to 3.
Page 1 FIG 1 shows a front view where A is a 13A UK domestic socket and B is the Antenna.
FIG 2 shows a side view where C is the plug pins of a 13A UK domestic plug.
FIG 3 shows the rear view of the Invention.
Page 2 Where on FIG 4 N = Neutral, L= Live, E= Earth.
1 Is the 240AC supply via the plug 2 is a Power Supply Unit AC to DC (PSU) 3 is a GSM module with a do output switch 4 Is a switch or relay is the 240VAC switched supply to the appliance.
Page 3 Shows another principle where this Idea can be Installed into a fixed 30A double pole switch. Example. larger Kw heaters, emersion heaters and electric ovens FIG 5 is a front view where A is a manual override switch, B is an antenna, C is a cable exit hole.
FIG 6 shows a side view.
FIG 7 shows a rear view where D is the screw fixed terminal block for incoming and outgoing supply. N = Neutral, L= Live, E= Earth.

Claims (3)

Claims.
1 A single Plug-in switch unit that has a plug and a socket and a module capable of mobile remote operation of a local or internal switch via SMS.
2. A plug-'n switch unit according to claim 1 that can remotely turn on & off domestic appliances that are plugged in to the unit
3. A plug-in switch unit according to claim 1 that fits and plugs into domestic sockets and can accept a domestic plug into its own socket.
4 A plug-in switch unit according to claim 1 that can accept a range of commands via SMS, it then takes the appropriate action for the command and then responds back to the originator with a report via SMS.
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GB2433687A (en) * 2005-12-22 2007-06-27 British Sky Broadcasting Ltd Media recording selection system
FR2932030A1 (en) * 2008-05-30 2009-12-04 Bouygues Telecom Sa SYSTEM FOR MONITORING THE POWER SUPPLY OF AN ELECTRICAL APPARATUS AND ELECTRICAL PLUG COMMUNICATING FOR SUCH A SYSTEM.

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EP1349025A1 (en) * 2002-03-27 2003-10-01 Urmet Domus S.p.A. Apparatus for remotely controlling and monitoring functions, particularly for domestic appliances
GB2394340A (en) * 2002-10-17 2004-04-21 Alan Robert Perrett Remotely controlling an apparatus using e.g. a pager network

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EP1349025A1 (en) * 2002-03-27 2003-10-01 Urmet Domus S.p.A. Apparatus for remotely controlling and monitoring functions, particularly for domestic appliances
GB2394340A (en) * 2002-10-17 2004-04-21 Alan Robert Perrett Remotely controlling an apparatus using e.g. a pager network

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GB2433687A (en) * 2005-12-22 2007-06-27 British Sky Broadcasting Ltd Media recording selection system
GB2433687B (en) * 2005-12-22 2011-03-09 British Sky Broadcasting Ltd Media recording selection system
FR2932030A1 (en) * 2008-05-30 2009-12-04 Bouygues Telecom Sa SYSTEM FOR MONITORING THE POWER SUPPLY OF AN ELECTRICAL APPARATUS AND ELECTRICAL PLUG COMMUNICATING FOR SUCH A SYSTEM.
EP2136452A3 (en) * 2008-05-30 2010-09-08 Bouygues Telecom System for monitoring the power supply of an electrical appliance and communicating power socket for such a system
EP2518837A1 (en) * 2008-05-30 2012-10-31 Bouygues Telecom Communicating socket and method for tracking the power supply of an electrical appliance

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