Other Applications

Wide Variety of Non-Utility Applications

There are a wide variety of other non-utility applications that will benefit from the unique Kinects® Solution technology. These include public and commercial lighting and security systems, and the remote monitoring of a wide variety of equipment and devices, including:

Street Lights

Street lights & display - Kinects® technology can provide a cost effective solution to automate the controls of street lighting, monitor and report the conditions of the equipment. This will help reduce time to response and cost to effectively manage the lighting system.


Security

Security systems - Kinects® technology can be considered as a primary or secondary technology for use in commercial, industrial, and residential security network. Wherever there is an electrical outlet, a security monitoring device can be deployed. The network can utilize the electrical distribution wires through the distribution transformers to send status information, command and control instructions.


Remote Monitoring

Remote monitoring - Devices that are plugged in to the distributed electrical grid can share the PLC network through the distribution line to send and receive data, command and controls.


Vending Machines

Vending machines, photocopiers, etc. - Commercial equipment using grid electricity for power including those that requires restocking or periodic maintenance, the Kinects® PLC network can be used to update the equipment owners/vendors of its operational status. The communication capability can provide timely notification if the equipment is out of stock, or not operational. This is a cost effective solution to ensure the equipment is maintained, operational, and maximizing its function as a revenue generator.