Ontario Power Generation has been granted a patent for a current measuring system that accurately measures current flow from a power source. The system includes circuits and a controller to determine whether the power source is charging or discharging energy. GlobalData’s report on Ontario Power Generation gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
Smarter leaders trust GlobalData
According to GlobalData’s company profile on Ontario Power Generation, Robotic non-destructive examination was a key innovation area identified from patents. Ontario Power Generation's grant share as of May 2024 was 57%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Current measuring system for power source charging and discharging
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11994540B2) discloses a current measuring system that includes a current measurer connected to two circuits, a first circuit indicating whether a power source is charging energy and a second circuit indicating if the power source is discharging energy. A controller is configured to determine a threshold signal and linearize it, with the system capable of measuring AC current and harvesting energy for its operation. The controller can also process the threshold signal into a digital output and receive commands from both remote and local systems, making it versatile in various applications.
Furthermore, the patent describes a method for operating the current measurement system, involving determining voltage thresholds, processing output signals, linearizing the threshold signal, converting it into a digital output, and generating a data packet. The method also includes error detection mechanisms and the ability to send data packets over a communication protocol to remote devices. The controller can enable system operation based on external signals, operate at predetermined intervals, and enter a sleep mode after data generation, ensuring efficient and responsive functionality. Overall, the patent highlights a sophisticated current measuring system and method that offer precise measurements, energy efficiency, and seamless integration with external systems for diverse applications.
To know more about GlobalData’s detailed insights on Ontario Power Generation, buy the report here.
Data Insights
From
The gold standard of business intelligence.
Blending expert knowledge with cutting-edge technology, GlobalData’s unrivalled proprietary data will enable you to decode what’s happening in your market. You can make better informed decisions and gain a future-proof advantage over your competitors.
GlobalData, the leading provider of industry intelligence, provided the underlying data, research, and analysis used to produce this article.
GlobalData Patent Analytics tracks bibliographic data, legal events data, point in time patent ownerships, and backward and forward citations from global patenting offices. Textual analysis and official patent classifications are used to group patents into key thematic areas and link them to specific companies across the world’s largest industries.
