1. The use and application of sensors for energy management of a small school with 30 PC’s USB controlled Power http://www.pwrusb.com/products.ht ml

2. About the Power USB

3. PowerUSB is an energy saving device that switches on the computer connected peripheral devices only when needed. The ability to control the power in outlets through provided software also makes the PowerUSB a home or commercial automation device. The lights or any devices can be switched on remotely or through timed software applications.

4. The PowerUSB is also a computer watchdog that power resets the attached computer when the attached computer locks up.

5. Features and Benefits Home/Commercial automation to automatically switch on appliances or lights Conserves Electricity by powering peripherals only when needed Computer Watchdog to prevent remote computer/server hang- ups Printer Features Automatically switches on the printer during printing Huge power saving if printer is used occasionally Printer is kept powered down thus increasing life of the Printer

6. Software Features Customizable Global hot keys to switch on the power outlets Timed switch on/off of the power outlets Power Strip Features Universal World socket. Accepts plugs from all countries Individual Fuse per port Child protected socket Software API and DLL available for integration with other applications and products

7. Specification 1.Four Outlets. Two always on and Two controlled through USB interface 2.100-250V AC. 15A Total and 6A each outlet 3.6’ Power Cable 4.6’ USB data cable 5.Individual Fuse 6A for each port 6.Dimension 12.25” L x 2.3” W x 1.25” H Applications Home Automation: Control lights and Appliances from PC Commercial Automation Industrial Automation

8. Costing : It showed 2010 November each cost 85 USD$ At present their web site showing they are going to Do some changes,re-launching the product in April 2011 with new casing, features and certifications For urgent requirement, Please contact them on info@pwrusb.com this email address. info@pwrusb.com Old costing would be 85$*30=USD$2550.

9. Disaster recovery plan for this Power USB: 1.Make sure use extra 1 Universal Power supply backup system 2.Need to keep extra POWER USB, 3.in case any faulty that would Be take some time to replace new one. 4.Good security : password protection. 5.Software must be up to date

10. Total Quality management: Quality management can be considered to have four main components: quality planning, quality control, quality assurance and quality improvement. [1] Quality management is focused not only on product/service quality, but also the means to achieve it. Quality management therefore uses quality assurance and control of processes as well as products to achieve more consistent quality.quality controlquality assurance [1]service quality Through this project quality of the product and Delivering good quality service every thing is including

11. Advantages U can controlling this software from any ware in the world. – Energy sufficient – Can switch off /on your appliance remotely. – Examples: Computer Equipments, Printers, Scanners, House hold lights, washing machine, Fridge, dish washer, commercial lights and machinary, – for office environment, even your security systems also works with this PowerUSB. – The PowerUSB does not see a timed ping from the attached computer, it reboots the computer by power recycle and restores the computer to normal state.

12. Advantages Power On/Off lights and appliances remotely Conserve energy by eliminating vampire power Power Reset Computer or Router when hung-up Increase the life of printers Pays for itself within a year Timed switch on/off of Outlets Easy to Use Software Software API for third party integration Patent Pending

13. Disadvantages U can hack this kind of software easily By knowing of IP address Software theft If power failure in that area then it won’t work Unless if have any back up power system, UPS systems