method in a data processing system for estimating power consumption, data processing system configured for estimating power consumption and computer readable non-temporary media

摘要

patent summary: "virtual device demand auditing in a building". The invention relates to systems, methods and means of automation. One method includes identifying a first amount of energy consumed by multiple devices in a building during a first period of time while a first device from multiple devices is in a first state to form a first reference value. The method includes identifying a second amount of power consumed by the various devices over a second period of time while the first device is in a second state. Additionally, the method includes generating an estimated energy consumption of the first device based on a difference between the first reference value and the second amount of energy consumed.