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HEM COMPANIES

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This report contains the details of all the significant players in the Home Energy Management industry.
==Key Players in HEM Industry==
===4Home===
* 4Home was acquired by Motorola Mobility in December 2010
* It had previously raised around $20 million in equity and 2 rounds of venture funding
* Reports state a revenue increase of 300 percent in 2010
* Its products allows control of lights, HVACs systems and thermostats
* It also offers other modules for security control and control of appliances
* Verizon has announced a home monitoring and control system powered by Motorola 4Home
* Honeywell is also collaborating with Motorola 4Home for a home automation system

'''Sources:'''

1. [http://www.reuters.com/article/2010/12/02/us-media-summit-motorola-idUSTRE6B06BS20101202 Reuters]

2. [http://www.motorola.com/Video-Solutions/US-EN/Solution-Sites/4HOME/Overview Motorola]

3. [http://venturebeat.com/2010/04/13/4home-bags-6-8m-to-automate-appliances-and-save-energy/ VentureBeat]

4. [http://www.cepro.com/article/verizon_home_monitoring_and_control_starts_at_9.99_month/ Cepro]

5. [http://www.cepro.com/article/motorola_honeywell_developing_turnkey_connected_home_system/ Cepro]
 

===AlertMe===
* AlertMe is a UK based company
* It partnered with British Gas for trials in 2009
* It has raised around $40 million
* Investors includes British Gas, which invested into the company in October 2010
* In September 2011, it announced a partnership with Deutche Telekom
* It had also partnered with Google Powermeter, the first company in UK to do so
* Currently, it is partnering with Invensys Controls. Invensys Controls offers devices for control of space heating appliances. Pilot testing has been announced in UK
* In September 2011, it acquired Wattbox. This gives access to the company to control water heating devices.
* Its products allow remote monitoring of alarm systems, lights and temperature

'''Sources:'''

1. [http://www.alertme.com/ AlertMe]

2. [http://www.cambridgenetwork.co.uk/news/article/default.aspx?objid=85338 Cambridge Network]

3. [http://www.smartmeters.com/the-news/2646-alertme-collaborates-with-invensys-controls-on-smart-heating-app.html Smartmeters]

4. [http://blog.cleantech.com/sector-insights/energy-efficiency/british-gas-picks-alertme-for-trial-of-online-heating-control/ Cleantech]

5. [http://www.businessgreen.com/bg/news/1805793/british-gas-flicks-switch-online-energy-management-trial Businessgreen]

6. [http://venturebeat.com/2009/06/11/alertme-takes-in-13m-for-online-energy-management/ VentureBeat]

7. [http://www.cabume.co.uk/software/alertme-acquires-wattbox-and-reaches-out-to-new-partners-as-smart-home-market-heats-up.html Cabume]

 

===Control4===
* The company was founded in 2003 and is based in Salt Lake City, Utah
* It offers a solution that delivers an engaging in-home experience that exchanges up-to-the minute consumption data between customer and utility and provides intelligent automation and control of smart devices throughout the house
* Control4 Corporation has strategic relationship with Apogee Interactive Inc and Cisco Systems Inc
* Cisco gets access to Control4<nowiki>’</nowiki>s operating system, which is a key component of Cisco<nowiki>’</nowiki>s Home Automation Products
* Control4 adopts Apogee<nowiki>’</nowiki>s Energy Analysis Software for its Home Area Networks System
* Control4 partners with Sub-Zero and Wolf, in 2011, to be able to manage their refrigeration and cooking appliances
* Control4 certified Partners:
**''Audio / Visual:'' Atlona, AMC, Avocation, Denon, Fusion Research, Integra, Marantz, NuVision, Onkyo, Pioneer, Sharp, Sony, Yamaha, Zektor, Security
**''Security:'' Axxess, Baldwin, Honeywell, Kwikset, Saflok, Sequel, Lighting
**''Lighting: '' LiteTouch, Lutron, Accessories
**''Accessories:'' Global Cache

'''Sources:'''

1. [http://control4.com/energy/products/ Control4 Website]

2. [http://www.control4.com/about-us/press/2011/01/05/sub-zero-and-wolf/ Control4 Website]

3. [http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapId=8419675 Businessweek]

4. [http://www.smartmeters.com/the-news/1717-control4-and-cisco-sign-collaborate-on-home-energy-management-solutions-.html Smartmeters]

5. [http://www.smartgridnews.com/artman/publish/Technologies_Home_Area_Networks/Control4-Adopts-Apogee-s-Energy-Analysis-Software-for-its-HAN-System-1686.html Smartgridnews]

 

===Ecofactor===
* Founded in 2006 and is based out of Redwood City, California
* Formerly known as GreenDeeds Inc
* Provides energy management solutions, including energy efficiency, demand response, diagnostics and recommendations, measurement and verification, and building envelope evaluation
* Serves utilities, energy retailers, and home services providers
* Received a total funding of $5.9 Mn from RockPort Capital Partners and Claremont Creek Ventures, in 2010
'''Sources:'''

1. [http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapId=83920207 Bloomberg]

2. [http://www.greenvc.org/2010/04/ecofactor-completes-5-point-9-million-series-a-financing.html GreenVC]

 

===EnergyHub===
* Supply agreement with Honeywell (October 2010)
* Partnership with Itron, licensing of Itron<nowiki>’</nowiki>s ERT reading technology (September 2009)
* Contract with Con Edison, providing in-home dashboard and consumer web portal (September 2009)

'''Sources:'''

1. [http://www.energyhub.com/ EnergyHub]

2. [http://www.energyhub.com/news/press-releases/ EnergyHub Press Releases]

 
===Gridpoint===
* Reseller agreement with Seimens, selling Gridpoint<nowiki>’</nowiki>s products in UK and European markets (March 2011)
* Contract with U.S. Postal Services to install energy management systems in select post offices across the U.S. (May 2010)
* Partnership with EnergyHub allowing use of EnergyHub<nowiki>’</nowiki>s Dashboard by Gridpoint (March 2010)
* Contract with Xcel Energy, providing online energy management services (January 2010)
* Contract with SMUD, providing software solution for SMUD<nowiki>’</nowiki>s smart grid solar project (November 2009)

'''Sources:'''

1. [http://www.gridpoint.com/home.aspx Gridpoint]

2. [http://www.gridpoint.com/News/PressRelease.aspx Gridpoint Press Releases]

 
===iControl===
* Contract with Rogers (Canada) (August 2011)
* Contract with Comcast (June 2011)
* Partnership with Technicolor (France) providing software for Technicolor<nowiki>’</nowiki>s home control and security tablet (June 2011)
* Agreement with Visonic (Israel), integrating Visonic<nowiki>’</nowiki>s security peripherals with iControl<nowiki>’</nowiki>s software platform (June 2011)
* Partnership with C24 Interactive, providing solution for home security and management (April 2011)
* Merger with uControl (November 2010)
* Agreement with Black & Decker, integrating Black & Decker<nowiki>’</nowiki>s security offerings with iControl (April 2009)
* Collaboration with ADT Security Services for development of integrated home management solution (February 2009)

'''Sources:'''

1. [http://www.icontrol.com/ iControl]

2. [http://www.icontrol.com/news/press_releases.php iControl Press Releases]

 

===Intamac Systems Limited===
* Intamac Systems Limited is a UK based technology company that was founded in September 2000
* The company uses cloud and advanced applications to deliver services to Utilities (Smart Metering), Telecommunications (Home Security, Video on Demand & Automation) and Security companies
* NorthCarbon Trust Investments, Chandos Capital Ventures and Seraphim Capital have funded £4M for Home Energy Cloud Computing in 2010
* Intamac has been working with home energy device makers Current Cost, to install its devices in UK homes
* Intamac has also been working with BT Group to add energy management to its Home Hub wireless gateways made by Thomson
* It is a partner in Alcatel-Lucent<nowiki>’</nowiki>s NG Connect home connectivity program

'''Sources:'''

1. [http://www2.intamac.com/what-we-do Intamac Website]

2. [http://venturebeatprofiles.com/company/profile/intamac-systems Venturebeat]

3. [http://gigaom.com/cleantech/intamac-gets-4m-for-home-energy-cloud-computing/ Gigaom]

 
===OpenPeak===
* OpenPeak, Inc. was founded in 2002 and is based in Boca Raton, Florida
* The company<nowiki>’</nowiki>s managed platforms and devices enable service providers, utilities, applications developers, and content owners to interact with customers in their homes, offices, and while traveling
* OpenPeak raised $52 M from Intel Capital, Horizon Technology Finance and Velocity Financial Group in June, 2010
* OpenPeak raised $15.5M from Castletop Capital in March 2011
* Itron Inc. partnered with OpenPeak Inc. for integration of Itron<nowiki>’</nowiki>s advanced metering systems with OpenPeak<nowiki>’</nowiki>s Home Energy Management Solution, in 2009

'''Sources:'''

1. [http://www.crunchbase.com/company/openpeak Crunchbase]

2. [http://techcrunch.com/2010/06/07/openpeak-raises-52-million-from-intel-capital-and-others-for-ipad-rival/ Techcrunch]

3. [http://dallas.citybizlist.com/16/2011/3/13/Backed-by-Castletop-Capital-OpenPeak-Raises-15.5M--cbl.aspx Citybizlist]

4. [http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/18873 Sustainablebusiness]

 

===OPower===
* Contracts with 57 utilities providing home energy reports, online energy management tools and mobile alerts
* Partnership with Honeywell to jointly develop energy management tools (September 2011)
* Contract with First Utility (UK) (July 2011)

'''Sources:'''

1. [http://opower.com/ OPower]

2. [http://opower.com/company/news-press/press_releases OPower Press Releases]

3. [http://opower.com/utilities OPower Utility Tie-ups]

 

===PeoplePower===
* The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Palo Alto, California
* It provides energy consumption monitoring solutions
* It offers mobile applications, cloud based software and other products to control energy consumption at the appliance level and compare their usage with others
* Blue Line Innovations has partnered with PeoplePower to offer an energy monitoring and control app
* It has also partnered with Obvius, a hardware solutions manufacturer, for gathering energy information
* Other Partners: City of Palo Alto Utilities, SERA Architects, TED – The Energy Detective
* The company received $1Mn Small Business Innovation Research Phase II ARRA Grant from the U.S. Department of Energy
* People Power was named as one of the Top 10 Company to Watch in 2011 by GigaOM
* Part of the ZigBee Alliance

'''Sources:'''

1. [http://www.peoplepowerco.com/partners/ Peoplepowerco Website]

2. [http://peoplepowerco.com/news/pressRelease081710.pdf Peoplepowerco Website]

3. [http://finance.yahoo.com/news/People-Power-Named-Top-10-iw-1387520157.html?x=0&.v=1 Yahoo Finance]

4. [http://www.youtube.com/user/PeoplePowerCo Youtube]

5. [http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapId=58172837 Businessweek]

6. [http://www.reuters.com/article/2010/05/18/idUS212014+18-May-2010+MW20100518 Reuters]

 

===Sequentric Energy Systems, LLC===
* The company was founded in 2004 and is based in Wilmington, North Carolina with sales offices in California and New York
* Sequentric Energy Systems provides demand response systems for electric utility companies and their customers in the United States and Canada
* It offers home gateways, ERT home gateways, HVAC modules, load control modules, CT encoding modules, power outlets, power strips, EV hardware, and hardware displays and utility services, residential portals, and 3rd party API software products
* Sequentric Inks Distribution Pact with HD Supply Utilities, in 2010, to resell and integrate the full suite of Sequentric smart grid solutions to its electric utility customers
* Sequentric and Incenergy announce strategic partnership, in 2010, to deliver cutting-edge energy management solutions
* Groton Electric deployed Sequentric Smart Grid Technology in 2010, for a successful pilot project to test the equipment, the installation process, customer acceptance and demand management performance

'''Sources:'''

1. [http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapId=60981350 Businessweek]

2. [http://sequentric.com/products/index.html Sequentric Website]

3. [http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-240540836.html Highbeam]

4. [http://www.incenergy.com/content/sequentric-and-incenergy-announce-strategic-partnership Incenergy]

5. [http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20110125006144/en/Groton-Electric-Deploying-Sequentric-Smart-Grid-Technology Businesswire]

 

===Tendril===
* Agreement with Elster to integrate Tendril<nowiki>’</nowiki>s cloud platform with Elester<nowiki>’</nowiki>s smart grid system (September 2011)
* Contract with NorthWestern Energy (August 2011)
* Collaboration with Seimens Energy to market Tendril Connect platform to utilities (June 2011)
* Collaboration with Lockheed Martin to deliver integrated demand response solutions (October 2010)
* Acquired GroundPower, makers of interactive customer engagement system (October 2010)
* Contract with NSTAR (April 2010)
* Licensing agreement with Landis<nowiki>+</nowiki>Gyr allowing joint marketing of Tendril<nowiki>’</nowiki>s products (March 2010)
* Reseller agreement with Itron (February 2009)

'''Sources:'''

1. [http://www.tendrilinc.com/ Tendril]

2. [http://www.dealipedia.com/company_view.php?id=11590 Dealipedia]

3. [http://www.tendrilinc.com/news-room/press-releases/ Tendril Press Releases]

 

===HEM Companies Revenue===

The following table shows the recent available revenue of the above companies:

{|border="2" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" width="84%" align="center"
|bgcolor = "#376091"|'''Company Name'''
|bgcolor = "#376091"|'''Revenue ($ million)'''
|bgcolor = "#376091"|'''Year'''
|-
|Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc.
|11460.00
|2010
|-
|bgcolor = "#C5D9F1"|AlertME
|bgcolor = "#C5D9F1"|4.12
|bgcolor = "#C5D9F1"|2009
|-
|Control4
|80.00
|2010
|-
|bgcolor = "#C5D9F1"|Ecofactor
|bgcolor = "#C5D9F1"|0.16
|bgcolor = "#C5D9F1"|2010
|-
|EnergyHub
|1.20
|2010
|-
|bgcolor = "#C5D9F1"|Gridpoint
|bgcolor = "#C5D9F1"|31.80
|bgcolor = "#C5D9F1"|2010
|-
|iControl
|2.90
|2010
|-
|bgcolor = "#C5D9F1"|Intamac Systems Limited
|bgcolor = "#C5D9F1"|2.23
|bgcolor = "#C5D9F1"|2010
|-
|OpenPeak
|9.90
|2010
|-
|bgcolor = "#C5D9F1"|Opower
|bgcolor = "#C5D9F1"|22.00
|bgcolor = "#C5D9F1"|2010
|-
|PeoplePower
|0.16
|2010
|-
|bgcolor = "#C5D9F1"|Sequentric Energy Systems, LLC
|bgcolor = "#C5D9F1"|NA
|bgcolor = "#C5D9F1"|NA
|-
|Tendril
|8.00
|2010
|-
|}

'''Source''': [https://global.factiva.com/factivalogin/login.asp?productname=global Factiva], [http://www.babusinesslife.com/Tools/Entrepreneurship/how-psychology-changed-energy-use.html Business Life]

==== Vivint ====
The company was formerly known as APX Alarm, but it has re-branded its name to Vivint. The following chart depicts the gross revenue of Vivint for the past 3 years:

[[Image:Vivint_revenue.png |750 px|thumb|center|Vivint: Gross Revenues 2008-2010, Source: [http://www.sdmmag.com/ SDM 100 List, SDM Magazine]]]

==Players who have discontinued their presence in HEM Industry==
===Cisco===
* Cisco offered Business Energy Management solutions, including EnergyWise, Network Building Mediator technologies, and Professional Services, that could help businesses:
** Simplify monitoring, reporting, and control of energy consumption down to individual devices
** Provide centralized energy management across distributed operations
** Automate load shedding through policy-based decisions
* Cisco exited the energy management software market in August 2011, mainly because it failed to convince energy consumers to conserve power
Sources:

1. [http://www.cisco.com/web/strategy/energy/business_energy_management.html Cisco]

2. [http://www.forbes.com/sites/williampentland/2011/08/14/cisco-exits-energy-management-software-market/ Forbes]

 

===Google PowerMeter===
* Google PowerMeter only offers a software solution
* It partners with device manufacturers and utilities for getting energy consumption and related information
* The service was discontinued on September 16, 2011

Sources:

1. [http://www.google.com/powermeter/about/ Google]

 

===Microsoft Hohm===
* Microsoft Hohm offers only a software solution
* The service will be discontinued on May 31, 2012

Sources:

1. [http://www.microsoft-hohm.com/ Microsoft]

 

==Other Players in HEM Industry==

===AgileWaves Incorporated===
* Started in 2006
* Building Energy Management system firm based out of California
* Offers Building Optimization System to provide building owners, operators, and occupants with commercial and institutional applications, as well as to monitor building electric, gas, and water usage, to track performance, manage and control resource consumption
* Generated revenue worth $800,000 in 2010
* Partnered with Crestron Control Systems in 2008, for automation of direct communication between the meter and display system
'''Sources:'''

1. [http://www.agilewaves.com/ AgileWaves]

2. [http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapId=61027173 Businessweek]

3. [http://www.manta.com/c/mtbtz11/agilewaves-inc Manta]

4. [http://www.triplepundit.com/2008/07/closing-the-efficiency-loop-agilewaves-and-crestron-partnership-integrates-resource-feedback-and-control/ Triplepundit]
 

===Belkin International===

* Manufacturer of computer hardware, specializing in connecting devices
* Founded in 1983, based in california
* Offers Belkin Conserve line of products to monitor energy usage
* Before offering smart meter integration, made auto off power strips (and similar products) to minimize vampire power
* Has invested in juice technologies (which offers products under the Plug Smart brand) in may 2010
* Acquired Zensi (develops technology for monitoring energy use) in april 2010
* Products offering smart meter integration are untested

'''Sources:'''

1. [http://gigaom.com/cleantech/belkin-unveils-energy-gateway/ GigaOM]

2. [http://gigaom.com/cleantech/the-story-behind-zensi-the-startup-belkin-bought/ GigaOM]

3. [http://ourefteam.com/2010/09/30/home-energy-management-belkin-announces-router-system-that-pairs-with-smart-meter/ Ourefteam]

4. [http://www.belkin.com/pressroom/releases/uploads/05_19_10JuiceInvestment.html Belkin]

5. [http://www.belkin.com/pressroom/releases/uploads/04_21_10ZensiAcquisition.html Belkin]
 

===Blue Line Innovations Inc===
* Founded in 2003 and headquartered at St. John<nowiki>’</nowiki>s, Canada
* Provides real-time energy feedback products for electric utilities, government, and the consumer markets
* Offers PowerCost Monitor, that displays real-time energy consumption, with radio enabled meters
* Also provides load control endpoint products, which communicates with metering equipment to allow load shedding of appliances, such as hot water boilers, AC, and base board heaters
* Revenues for 2010 was $1.5 Mn
* Partnered with PlotWatt Inc in August 2011, to gain access to their cloud-based software. This solution enables homeowners to see both their real-time whole-home energy use and appliance level spending with no additional hardware or smart plugs required
* Partnered with Google PowerMeter in December 2010. Google will use PowerCost Monitor to provide consumers with their energy usage information, wherever they are in the world
* Partnered with Microsoft Hohm in 2010, to help consumers track energy use down to a minute and dollar
'''Sources:'''

1. [http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapId=11539654 Businessweek]

2. [http://www.smartmeters.com/the-news/1457-blue-line-innovations-partners-with-google-powermeter-.html Smartmeters]

3. [http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/Features/2010/jul10/07-27HohmBlueLine.mspx?rss_fdn=Top%20Stories Microsoft]

4. [http://www.hoovers.com/ Hoovers]
 

===Calico Energy===

* Partnered with City of Naperville, Chicago to offer energy management platform in the city in January 2011
* Partnered with Digi International in January 2011 with digi providing device connectivity infrastructure
* Partnered with juice technologies which provides Smart Electric Vehicle charging
* Does not offer consumer products, partners with utilities for smart grid, offers consumers energy management solutions as a part

'''Sources:'''

1. [http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20110126005484/en/Calico-Energy-Solution-Enable-Chicago-Suburb-Realize Businesswire]

2. [http://www.digi.com/news/pressrelease?prid=765 Digi.com]

3. [http://www.smartgridobserver.com/n1-12-11-2.htm Smart Grid Observer]

4. [http://www.calicoenergy.com/page.php?page_id=15 Calico Energy]
 

===Current Cost===
* Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Hampshire, UK
* Manufacturer of real-time energy monitors
* Offers products for display of real-time energy consumption, costs broken down by appliance
* E.ON, energy supplier in UK, partnered with Current Cost in March 2011, to distribute energy monitoring meters with real time display to their consumers in Energy Fit campaign
* Collaboration with Google PowerMeter in 2010, to enable users in UK to receive real-time energy consumption information
* Forayed into US market in 2010

'''Source:'''

1. [http://www.currentcost.com/products.html Current Cost]

2. [http://www.currentcost.com/download/EnergyFit Current Cost]

3. [http://www.currentcost.com/download/Google_powermeter.pdf Current Cost]

4. [http://www.currentcost.com/download/CurrentCost-US Current Cost]

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Manikandan: /* Interactive taxonomy of Home Energy Management (HEM) */

=Objective=
The report mainly focus on the key issues of home energy management in Smart Grid. Monitoring of the whole house energy consumption as well as energy used by individual appliances and circuits within the homes. Effective energy management at home is key and an integral part of the future Smart Grid.An innovative energy management system for home (Home Energy Management) which pursues the increase of the efficiency of the energy used and the reduction of the global energy demand of the homes, but without penalizing the comfort levels of the users.

=Smart Grid =

Smart Grid is a next-generation electric power system represented by convergence of modernized electric power technology and information communication technology, and management. The smart grid movement combines an amalgam of new digital and mechanical technologies aimed at improving the efficiency of our electrical infrastructure. At the consumer level, home energy monitors that inform customers about electric use. 
The smart grid takes the existing electricity delivery system and makes it “smart”
by linking and applying seamless communications systems that can
*Gather and store data and convert the data to intelligence.
*Communicate intelligence omnidirectionally among components in the “smart” electricity system and
*Allow automated control that is responsive to that intelligence.

Five technologies that will drive the smart grid are
*Integrated communications
*Sensing & measurement technologies
*Advanced components (superconductivity, storage, power electronics & diagnostics)
*Advanced control methods
*Improved interfaces and decision support
[[Image:Introduction to smart grid1234.jpg|center|400px|thumb|Smart Grid]]

==Home Energy Management systems (HEM)==
Home Energy Management systems are usually called smart grid systems. This allows for an open communication between the utility company and the consumer. The energy management system optimizes the energy usage by informing the customer on a live basis of their corresponding consumption rates. The smart grid uses web based systems between a series of different networks. By having web based systems with open communication time of usage is emphasized. Utility companies have higher electric rates during peak periods, so the smart grid emphasizes off peak energy consumption.

[http://wiki.uiowa.edu/display/greenergy/Home+Energy+Management Green Energy]

[[Image:Home energy management systems.jpg|center|500px|thumb|[http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-20001477-54.html Home Energy Management systems]]]

*Mass deployment of smart meters by utilities is creating new business opportunities for product developers and utilities. As energy plays a larger role in the lives of consumers, a wide range of new products and services will be developed to enable the market. Home Energy Management is becoming the “killer app” for home automation. 
*EMS (Energy Management System) employed for real-time electric power management and real-time power consumption prediction and AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure) for real-time metering of the power consumption are important in the Smart Grid.

===Benefits of HEMS===
====Benefits for utilities====
1. '''Public Policy: Reduce Carbon Emissions'''
:* Driven by government carbon policies, utilities are looking at energy conservation rather than adding generation, as well as shifting generation from fossil fuels to renewables.
:* Various studies have shown a reduction in home energy use of 4-15% through use of home energy display.
:* HEM provides a means to integrate the residential consumer into the utility’s communication framework for energy management.
2. '''Increase Grid Reliability: Demand Response Load Control'''
:* Demand Response provides utilities a mechanism to shed load based on real-time conditions. DR using 1-way paging networks is being replaced with new 2-way Advanced Meter Infrastructure, along with use of home broadband connections.
:* HEM provide a mechanism for utilities to use AMI and residential broadband networks to implement a more measurable and verifiable DR solution.
3. '''Implement Time-of- Use: Peak Time Rebate Programs'''
:* Most utilities charge their consumers a flat rate/KwH, in spite of them paying higher wholesale prices during peak consumption hours. This directly affects their bottom line as well as does nothing to help conservation during peak hours.
:* HEM will provide mechanisms to automate load shifting based on price of energy, without adversely affecting customer satisfaction when TOU/CPP/CPR/PTR pricing is implemented by utilities.
4. '''Integrate EV, Storage and Micro Generation'''
:* Utilities would like to assess the overall impact of EVs, Battery Storage and Micro Generation to generation, transmission and distribution, as well as consumer behavior.
:* HEM will be the platform that integrates all components in the home to provide analytics and data mining opportunities.
5. '''Social Benefits'''
:* Reducing the demand for fossil fuels.
:* Generating jobs, in the manufacture and installation of insulation, and in the manufacture, installation and servicing of renewable and low carbon sources of energy.

====Benefits for consumers====
1. '''Demand Response: Savings Incentives'''
:* Provides an easy-to-use application for utility-based pricing incentives to save energy and costs
:* Offers the consumer flexibility to temporarily opt out of pricing programs
2. '''Time-of-Use and Critical Peak Pricing: Manage Energy Budgets'''
:* Allows customers to set up general policies to automate energy consumption based on time of day
:* Allows residential customers to manage their energy budgets effectively
:* Identify Energy Spikes - If consumers knew that their leaving their 500W PC on all the time is costing them an additional $100/month, then they can manage its usage more effectively
3. '''Being Green: Reduce Carbon Footprint'''
:* Allows consumers to monitor and automatically reduce their energy consumption
4. '''Integrate Components: Vehicles, Storage, and Micro generation'''
:* Integrates all components in the home to provide complete energy visibility and control, including electric vehicles, storage, and micro generation
 

==Home Energy Management (Service Oriented Architecture) ==
The SOA (Service Oriented Architecture)based on the logic on the home gateway which can integrate the EMD managed home appiances in to home network.The appliance functions and utility services are deployed under a common logic on the home gate way (Data collector).Embedded energy management device(EMD) provides the basic energy management functions for existing home appliances.
The smart home architecture is to 
'''Monitoring & Operation System''' :
*The Monitoring & Operation System provides the adequate tools to interact with the home appliances (sensors and actuators) and its “context” (environmental conditions, utilities etc) Interaction with sensors and actuators will be based on wireless monitoring and control network.
*And also it Provides a device which can integrate the home appliances in to the home network. 
'''Intelligent Control System''' :
*Provide a device which can integrate the home appliances in to the home network.
*Provide guidance for energy profiling.
Define energy profiles for home appliances with which energy states can be assigned to the appliances with out constant metering. 
'''Multimodal User Interface''' : 
*It will develop a friendly user interface that will allow interacting with the control system through the user interface.
*Record energy profiles for ordinary appliances.
*Switch off appliances which are in stand-by mode.
[[Image:1234.jpg|thumb|400px|center| Service Oriented Architecture]]

=Search Stategy=
===[[Control Patents]]===
===[[Search Concept Table]]===
===[[Classification(US, IPC, ECLA, F-Term)]]===
===[[HEM Search Strategy]]===

=Analysis=
==Category Definitions==
* '''Software/Program/Algorithms'''- The documents which claims a software or algorithm or program for the maintenance of home network or energy monitoring and control or communication establishment with the different devices connected to the network are put into this category
* '''Load Control Devices'''- Patents claiming different kinds of load controlling devices like smart sockets, smart switches , circuit breakers etc which control the operation of the home devices(turning on/off , reducing power etc) directly fall under this category
* '''Communication'''- Different kinds of wired or wireless communication methods used for setting up the home networks are categorized under this head.
* '''Smart Meters'''- This category contains the patents which claim meters that has the capability like allowing remote metering, keeping record of individual home equipment<nowiki>’</nowiki>s energy usage or other factors etc.
* '''Sensors'''- Documents claiming different type of sensors used in home device management are contained in this category; some of the sensors are occupancy sensors, current sensor, voltage sensor etc.
* '''HEM Application'''- Patents claiming various kinds of home applications are put under this section. This sections different HEM application like energy monitoring and control, device monitoring and control, in home power generation, real time pricing etc.
* '''User Interface''' – Documents claiming different user interfaces used for the operation of the home devices through the network by the user are grouped in this section
* '''Gateways'''- Patents claiming gateways which are used to connect the home devices to the network fall in this category.
* '''Domestic Appliances'''- The domestic systems controlled by the home network fall in this category. This category includes HVAC, Televisions, and Washing Machines etc.
* '''Others'''- This category contains patents which explains other miscellaneous home applications

==Interactive taxonomy of Home Energy Management (HEM)==

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==Dashboard ==

[[Image:hemdashboard.png|center|900px]]

===Technology wise Dashboard===
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|[https://www.dolcera.com/auth/dashboard/dashboard.php?workfile_id=1331'''Dashboard - Home Energy management''']
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==Analysis Sheet==

[[Media:Home_energy_management_analysis_sheet_for_wiki.xlsx‎|'''Home energy management analysis sheet''']]

* Microsoft Office 2007 is required to view the excel sheets.

==IP Activity==
*'''Priority Year Wise'''
:*Graph shows that there was a considerable filing activity in years 2008-2010.
[[Image:Priorityyear- earlist.jpg|center|1000px|thumb|Priority Year Wise]]
*'''Publication Year Wise'''
:*Graph shows a monotonous increase of publications after year 2006.
[[Image:Publicationyearwise modified.png|center|1000px|thumb|Publication Year Wise]]

==IP Activity:Major Players - Priority Year Wise==
*Panasonic, Toshiba and LG Electronics are the major players in Smart Grid- Home Energy Management Technology.
*Haier came into this domain in 2005.
[[Image:Major Players-priority yearwise activity1234.jpg|center|1000px|thumb|Major Players - Priority Year Wise]]

=Geographical Distribution=
*Major market for the Smart Grid technology is the USA, followed by China
* Click [http://www.uspto.gov/patft/help/helpctry.htm here] for country codes.
[[Image:geographical distribution 1234.jpg|center|1000px|thumb| Geographical distribution]]

=Key areas -Home Energy Management=
The key area in Home energy management is the HEM application. Majority of patents are focuesd into this area followed by communication
[[Image:Technology aspects.jpg|center|1000px|thumb| Key areas -Home Energy Management]]

=Home Energy Management(HEM)- Applications=
Under HEM applications the main focus is on the monitoring or controlling home appliances.
[[Image:HEM Applications.jpg|center|1000px|thumb| HEM - Applications]]

=Top Assignees - Energy Monitoring and control Priority year wise=
*Panasonic holds the most number of patents in the category of Device monitoring and Control. 
*Each top assignee in this category holds patents in the area of Energy Monitoring and control .
[[Image : Top assignees in energy monitoring and control priority yearwise modified.png|center|1000px|thumb| Top Assignees - Energy Monitoring and control Priority year wise]]

=Top assignee - Device Monitoring and control Priority year wise=
* LG Electronics holds the most number of patents in the category of Device monitoring and Control.
* Each top assignee in this category holds patents in the are of Network Connectivity/ Communication.
[[Image : Device monitoring and control major players1234.jpg|center|1000px|thumb|Top assignee - Device Monitoring and control Priority year wise]]

=Communications=
The total number of patent in the Wired communication category is 244, and the number of patents on wireless communication is 308.
This graph shows the distribution of patents in different wired communication techniques used in home energy networks. It can be seen that Power line communication is used most for establish the network.
[[Image:Wired communications modified.jpg|center|1000px|thumb|Wired communications]]
This graph shows the distribution of patents in different wireless communication techniques used in home energy networks.
[[Image:Wireless communications modified1.jpg|center|1000px|thumb|Wireless communications]]

=Graphical User Interface=
Most of the patents use display as the preferred graphical interface as can be seen from the graph.
*'''Generic Display:''' The patents categorized under this category does not claims any particular display medium. These displays can be implemented in any capable display device.
*'''Any User Interface:''' In this category the patents talk about various forms of user interaction like instant message, pop up message, emails etc.

[[Image:GUI image.png|center|1000px|thumb|Wireless communications]]

==Forward citations of Top 20 patents==
*As can be seen from the graph of top cited patents, ''Custom Command Systems'' holds the patent with the highest number of citations
[[Image:forward citations.png||center|1200px|thumb| Forward citations of Top 20 patents]]

==Top Cited Patents==
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|align = "center" bgcolor = "#4F81BD"|'''Publication Number'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#4F81BD"|'''Publication Year'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#4F81BD"|'''Title'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#4F81BD"|'''Assignee'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#4F81BD"|'''Inventor'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#4F81BD"|'''Citing patent count'''
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|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|[http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=5086385.PN.&OS=PN/5086385&RS=PN/5086385 US5086385A]
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|1992
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Expandable home automation system
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|CUSTOM COMMAND SYSTEMS
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Launey, Reuel O.
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|589
|-
|[http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=5905442.PN.&OS=PN/5905442&RS=PN/5905442 US5905442A]
|align = "center"|1999
|Method and apparatus for controlling and determining the status of electrical devices from remote locations
|LUTRON ELECTRONICS CO
|Mosebrook, Donald R.
|align = "center"|254
|-
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|[http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=5109222.PN.&OS=PN/5109222&RS=PN/5109222 US5109222A]
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|1992
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Remote control system for control of electrically operable equipment in people occupiable structures
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|STEPHEN WYSTRACH
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Welty, John
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|201
|-
|[http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=5892758.PN.&OS=PN/5892758&RS=PN/5892758 US5892758A]
|align = "center"|1999
|Concentrated subscriber wireless remote telemetry system
|QUALCOMM INC
|Argyroudis, Panayotis
|align = "center"|183
|-
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|[http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=5696695.PN.&OS=PN/5696695&RS=PN/5696695 US5696695A]
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|1997
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|System for rate-related control of electrical loads
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|TECOM INC
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Ehlers, Gregory A.
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|166
|-
|[http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=6785592.PN.&OS=PN/6785592&RS=PN/6785592 US6785592B1]
|align = "center"|2004
|System and method for energy management
|PEROT SYSTEMS CORP
|Smith, Edward M.
|align = "center"|128
|-
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|[http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=5761083.PN.&OS=PN/5761083&RS=PN/5761083 US5761083A]
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|1998
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Energy management and home automation system
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|None
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Brown, Jr., Robert J.
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|124
|-
|[http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=5848054.PN.&OS=PN/5848054&RS=PN/5848054 US5848054A]
|align = "center"|1998
|Repeater for transmission system for controlling and determining the status of electrical devices from remote locations
|LUTRON ELECTRONICS CO
|Mosebrook, Donald R.
|align = "center"|117
|-
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|[http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=5838226.PN.&OS=PN/5838226&RS=PN/5838226 US5838226A]
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|1998
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Communication protocol for transmission system for controlling and determining the status of electrical devices from remote locations
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|LUTRON ELECTRONICS CO
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Houggy, David E.
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|116
|-
|[http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=5627759.PN.&OS=PN/5627759&RS=PN/5627759 US5627759A]
|align = "center"|1997
|Electrical energy meters having real-time power quality measurement and reporting capability
|PROCESS SYSTEMS
|Bearden, Michael K.
|align = "center"|115
|-
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|[http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=5815086.PN.&OS=PN/5815086&RS=PN/5815086 US5815086A]
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|1998
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Automated appliance control system
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|IES TECH INC
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Ivie, Lovell Brent
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|104
|-
|[http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=6178362.PN.&OS=PN/6178362&RS=PN/6178362 US6178362B1]
|align = "center"|2001
|Energy management system and method
|SILICON ENERGY CORP
|Woolard, John W.
|align = "center"|104
|-
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|[http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=6522955.PN.&OS=PN/6522955&RS=PN/6522955 US6522955B1]
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|2003
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|System and method for power management
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|METALLIC POWER INC
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Colborn, Jeffrey A.
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|93
|-
|[http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=5903226.PN.&OS=PN/5903226&RS=PN/5903226 US5903226A]
|align = "center"|1999
|Trainable RF system for remotely controlling household appliances
|PRINCE CORP
|Suman, Michael J.
|align = "center"|91
|-
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|[http://appft1.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PG01&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=%2220010010032%22.PGNR.&OS=DN/20010010032&RS=DN/20010010032 US20010010032A1]
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|2001
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Energy management and building automation system
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|None
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Ehlers, Gregory, A.
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|88
|-
|[http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=6624532.PN.&OS=PN/6624532&RS=PN/6624532 US6624532B1]
|align = "center"|2003
|System and method for utility network load control
|POWER WAN INC
|Davidow, Clifford A.
|align = "center"|84
|-
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|[http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=5436510.PN.&OS=PN/5436510&RS=PN/5436510 US5436510A]
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|1995
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Method and a system for globally managing electric power in a network within a dwelling or the like
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|EURO CP SARL
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Gilbert, Jerome
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|81
|-
|[http://appft1.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PG01&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=%2220030050737%22.PGNR.&OS=DN/20030050737&RS=DN/20030050737 US20030050737A1]
|align = "center"|2003
|Energy-smart home system
|STRATEGIC DESIGN FEDERATION W, INC.
|Osann, Robert
|align = "center"|80
|-
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|[http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=6393848.PN.&OS=PN/6393848&RS=PN/6393848 US6393848B2]
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|2002
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Internet refrigerator and operating method thereof
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|LG ELECTRONICS INC
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Roh, Young Hoon
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|78
|-
|}

=List of HEM Devices=
{|border="2" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" width="100%"
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#B8CCE4"|'''S No.'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#B8CCE4"|'''Companies'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#B8CCE4"|'''Products'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#B8CCE4"|'''Specifications'''
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#B8CCE4"|'''1'''
|align = "center"|[http://gigaom.com/cleantech/tendril-launches-energy-management-ecosystem/ '''Tendril''' ]
[[Image:tendril.png|center|250px]]
|align = "justify"|Tendril sells a combo of energy management services, called the Tendril Residential Energy Ecosystem (TREE) which includes a wireless in-home energy display, a smart thermostat, a web-based energy portal, smart outlets and cell phone apps that can help homeowners diagnose and cut energy consumption.
|AC Power: 110Volt/12 Amperes AC Wireless Band: 2.4 GHz Internal power consumption: 100mW Atmel AVR Control Processor operating at 3.6864 MHz with 128KB Flash and 4KB RAM Measuring Accuracy: <nowiki>+</nowiki>/-1% accuracy
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#B8CCE4"|'''2'''
|align = "center"|[http://www.ewgeco.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=10&Itemid=21 '''Ewgeco''' ]
[[Image:geco.png|center|250px]]
|align = "justify"|1. Ewgeco E200 displays overall electricity, and gas consumption. 2. Ewgeco collects energy consumption data directly from electricity and sends it to display via wireless transmitter
|Radio Frequency: Low power RF 2.4GH. Long range RF: up to 400m in free space, Power Supply: Main unit 6Vdc 850m, Transmitter 5Vdc 500mA. Power on Factory Default Settings: AC voltage 240.
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#B8CCE4"|'''3'''
|align = "center"|[http://www.alertme.com/products/energy Alertme ]
[[Image:products0.jpeg|center|250px]]
|align = "justify"|1. This system comes with a display, a wireless hub, a meter reader and SmartPlugs. 2. The system monitors the energy consumption in a home environment and enables households to see their energy consumption: on a mobile; online, and, on a Google Power Mete
|Wireless Band: 2.4 GHz Networking: IEEE 805.15.4 Wireless Communication Accuracy of Reading: ±1%
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#B8CCE4"|'''4'''
|align = "center"|[http://www.p3international.com/products/special/P4400/P4400-CE.html P3international ]
[[Image:p333.png|center]]
|align = "justify"|1. The Kill-A-Watt allows connecting to electrical appliances in order to measure their energy consumption. 2. An LCD displays energy consumption of the appliance in Kilowatt-hour by the hour, day, week, month and even an entire year.
|Displays: Volts, Amps, Watts, Hz, VA, KWH, Power Factor Measuring Accuracy: ± 0.2% Operating voltage: 115 VAC Max current: 15 A Max power: 1875 Watt
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#B8CCE4"|'''5'''
|align = "center"|[http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ecosaver-Energy-Meter-individual-appliances/dp/B00147F48Q EcoSaver ]
[[Image:ecosaver.png|center]]
|align = "justify"|This is a plug-in meter which measures the energy consumption of an electrical appliance and displays energy consumption data and the cost of running the appliance.
|Voltage Display: 100V – 240V, Current Display: 0 – 16A. Energy Consumption Display: 0.2W – 3.600W. Display Operating Time: Hours/Min/Sec. Maximum Consumption: 16A.
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#B8CCE4"|'''6'''
|align = "center"|[http://www.efergy.com/categories/efergy-Shop/cid-CK00000754.aspx Efergy ]
[[Image:fergy.png|center|250px]]
|align = "justify"|The elite wireless energy system monitors and updates instantaneously when the changes in load. It has an innovative memory function that allows to see how much amount of enegy used everyday. The elite monitor also displays daily average charts.
|Frequency: 433.52MHz Transmission Time: 6s. 12s. o 18s. Transmission Range: 40m-70m Voltage Range (in the sensor): 110V-400V Measuring Current: 50mA-95A Accuracy: <nowiki>></nowiki>90%
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#B8CCE4"|'''7'''
|align = "center"|[http://www.greenenergyoptions.co.uk/our-products/energy-monitors/duet Green Energy Options ]
[[Image:greenenergy.png|center|250px]]
|align = "justify"|Green Energy Options home energy monitoring system, called the Home Energy Hub, comes in three display options: a small one-panel display, the Solo, which shows real-time pricing and consumption; the two-paneled Duet, which shows energy management of up to six appliances; and the Trio, which is a large touchscreen that can monitor up to 100 sensors.
|Communication: Wireless 868 Mhz and Powerline Range: 30m (868Khz) Cost: £570 (6 sensors)
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#B8CCE4"|'''8'''
|align = "center"|[http://www.plugwise.com/idplugtype-f/circle Plugwise]
[[Image:plugwise.png|center|250px]]
|align = "justify"|1. It measure the energy consumption of connected appliances and switch them on or off with the Circle, a plug that simply put between a socket and the appliance plug. 2. The Circle stores power consumption data and transmits them to the Plugwise Source software installed on your computer, using a wireless ZigBee-mesh network. 3. The software shows the data in clear overviews and well-organised charts.
|Voltage: 100-240 V<nowiki>~</nowiki> Frequency: 50 / 60 Hz Max. capacity: 3680 Watt Max. power: 16 A Accuracy (Cumulative): 1% ± 0.2 Storage capacity: 512 kByte Temperature (operational): 0 °C to 60 °C ZigBee-MESH: 2,4 GHz
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#B8CCE4"|'''9'''
|align = "center"|[http://gigaom.com/cleantech/energyhub-snags-its-first-round-for-energy-dashboard/ EnergyHub]
[[Image:cleantech.png|center|250px]]
|align = "justify"|EnergyHub makes a sort of ultra-mobile PC (UMPC) that contains enough computing power to provide detailed, Google-style spreadsheets and graphs for monitoring energy usage and comparing it to your usage over time or to the energy consumption of other users
|align = "center"|'''NA'''
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#B8CCE4"|'''10'''
|align = "center"|[http://gigaom.com/cleantech/is-onzo-the-ipod-of-cleantech/ Onzo ]
[[Image:onzo.png|center|250px]]
|align = "justify"|Onzo makes a slick-looking energy display and wireless sensor kit that runs on energy harvested from the home electrical cable.
|align = "center"|'''NA'''
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|align = "center" bgcolor = "#B8CCE4"|'''11'''
|align = "center"|[http://www.agilewaves.com/ Agilewaves ]
[[Image:agilee.png|center|250px]]
|align = "justify"|1. Agilewave<nowiki>’</nowiki>s Resource Monitor tracks and manages energy consumption in real time from web-enabled devices. 2. The system is able to send automatic notifications of leaks, excessive energy use via email or text messaging 3. It allows households to view their energy consumption data by floor, room, appliance, circuit, or utility in real time.
|align = "center"|'''NA'''
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|align = "center"|[http://www.theenergydetective.com/about-ted The Energy Detective ]
[[Image:energyd.png|center|250px]]
|align = "justify"|The Energy Detective (or TED) is one of the few energy management tools that allows to see electrical usage in real-time. TED quantifies electricity and displays the results on its easy-to-read LCD screen and/or a local or remote computer.
|align = "center"|'''NA'''
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|align = "center" bgcolor = "#B8CCE4"|'''13'''
|align = "center"|[http://www.powermand.com/dreamwatts-product PowerMand ]
[[Image:powermand.png|center|250px]]
|align = "justify"|PowerMand makes DreamWatts, a wireless energy management tool that focuses on making smart thermostats effective for cutting energy consumption. Using a simple web interface, wireless communication and sophisticated centralized energy control software, DreamWatts optimizes energy usage and building management.
|align = "center"|'''NA'''
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|align = "center" bgcolor = "#B8CCE4"|'''14'''
|align = "center"|[http://www.energy-aware.com/ Energy Aware ]
[[Image:energya.png|center|250px]]
|align = "justify"|Energy Aware has developed the PowerTab, a wireless energy display that provides utility customers, real-time information on power consumption and electricity rates. The PowerTab brings energy monitoring to the countertop, and gives homeowners instant access to the information they need to make choices about their energy use.
|align = "center"|'''NA'''
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==Product Comparison==

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|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090"|'''Google'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090"|'''Microsoft'''
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|bgcolor = "#E5E0EC"|'''Solution'''
|Google Powermeter
|Microsoft Hohm
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|bgcolor = "#E5E0EC"|'''Business value proposition'''
|Save energy. Save money. Make a difference.
|Make your home more energy efficient and start saving energy today
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|bgcolor = "#E5E0EC"|'''Pricing'''
|Software available free with Energy Inc<nowiki>’</nowiki>s power-usage measuring device, called TED 5000, costing about $200
|$249 (available from July 27, 2010)
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|bgcolor = "#E5E0EC"|'''Partners'''
|Energy, Inc.
|PowerCost Monitor from Blue Line Innovations
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|bgcolor = "#E5E0EC"|'''Utility Partners'''
|Sempra Energy<nowiki>’</nowiki>s San Diego Gas & Electric and Germany<nowiki>’</nowiki>s Yello Strom
|Washington-based Puget Sound Energy, the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD), Seattle City Light and Minnesota-based Xcel Energy.
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|bgcolor = "#E5E0EC"|'''Revenue'''
|Free for consumers
|From consumer
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|bgcolor = "#E5E0EC"|'''Consumer coverage'''
|NA
|4.5 million households
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==Top Players in Various Domains of HEM==
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|bgcolor = "#B8CCE4"|'''Utilities/Grid Operators'''
|align = "justify" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''Advanced Metering and Networking Companies'''
|bgcolor = "#C2D69A"|''' Networking, Communications, and Technology Firms'''
|bgcolor = "#E6B9B8"|'''Software, Applications Providers, Integrators'''
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|American Electric Power
|align = "justify"|Echelon Corp
|Arch Rock Corp
|Aclara
|Google
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|Austin Energy
|align = "justify"|Elster Solutions
|Cisco Systems
|Grid Net
|Microsoft Corp
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|Consolidated Edison
|align = "justify"|GE Energy
|Silver Spring Networks
|GridPoint Inc
|Onzo Ltd
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|Duke Energy Corp
|align = "justify"|Itron Inc
|SmartSynch
|Ecologic Analytics LLC
|Tendril
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|align = "center" bgcolor = "#B8CCE4"|'''5'''
|E.ON
|align = "justify"|Landis<nowiki>+</nowiki>Gyr
|Trilliant Inc
|eMeter, Inc
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|EDF Energy
|align = "justify"|Sensus
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|IBM Corp
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|Enel Spa
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|Florida Power & Light Company
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|Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator
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| Pacific Gas and Electric Company
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|align = "center" bgcolor = "#B8CCE4"|'''11'''
|Pepco
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|align = "center" bgcolor = "#B8CCE4"|'''12'''
|Southern California Edison
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|align = "center" bgcolor = "#B8CCE4"|'''13'''
|Xcel Energy
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==Companies Working on Smart Grid - Home Energy Management==
# '''[http://www.control4.com/ Control4], Salt Lake City UT -''' Offers a complete line of home-automation products that allow lighting, audio, video and climate to be controlled. Earlier this year the company raised $17.3 million in a Series F expansion capital round and could be gearing up for an IPO. New investors include Best Buy's venture arm, indicating a possible channel to market for the devices. Smart Grid News Company Profile
# '''[http://www.ecofactor.com/index.php EcoFactor], Redwood City, CA-''' Has created a system that controls home energy consumption through broadband gateways, came out of stealth mode in early November. A few weeks later it won the prize at the Cleantech Open. Now, it has raised $2.4 million--not an outrageous amount, but better than nothing--from Claremont Creek Ventures and a few others. EcoFactor offers a SaaS-based residential energy management solution that works with two-way communicating thermostats and a broadband Internet connection to develop a dynamic, customized heating and cooling strategy. In EcoFactor's system, a wireless thermostat sends data to a home DSL or cable box. No smart meter needed. A continual exchange of data between the home gateway and EcoFactor's servers then allows EcoFactor's servers to modulate the temperature up or down according to parameters set by the consumer and data gathered about a consumer's usage and behavior. The company's personalized approach to HVAC management continuously adapts to thousands of new data points each day, including weather patterns, a home's unique thermal characteristics and occupant preferences.
# '''[http://www.getgreenbox.com/ Greenbox], San Bruno, CA -''' Silver Spring Networks announced in late September that it is aquiring home energy monitoring startup Greenbox Technology and will integrate Greenbox's web-based energy management platform into its series of deployments. Greenbox is creating an integrated Internet service that lets a residential customer view, interpret, and act on their everyday utility service consumption and distributed generation behaviors. While other companies have presented residential electricity awareness interfaces, they rarely demonstrate the ability to span non-electric utility services, distributed generation, and remote appliance control from a single unified interface. Assuming the utility has deployed a higher bandwidth meter network, most tasks can be done by integrating Greenbox's system with the utility's AMI back-end system. To date, Greenbox has announced partnership with Silver Spring Networks. Control and data may flow over that infrastructure. Alternatively, Greenbox can place a third-party gateway device in the home to bridge home area network (HAN) control and data over the Internet.
# '''[http://www.homeauto.com/main.asp Home Automation, Inc.(HAI)], New Orleans, LA''' - Partnering with Sensus to deliver advanced Home Area Network (HAN) devices for demand response, energy display, and comfort control to the utility marketplace. Thousands of devices have already been distributed to five utilities across the country.
# '''[http://www.icontrol.com/ IControl], Palo Alto, CA -''' Will offer utilities direct consent-based access into customers’ homes and let homeowners monitor and control energy use though a website, in-home touch-screen or “smart phone.” An offering called Connected Life Energy Management, that was released in Novmeber, will be marketed to utilities, cable and telecom broadband providers and homesecurity firms. IControl was founded in 2004 and focused on home security, home monitoring, energy monitoring and elderly care. Each involves a home network. IControl raised $23 million in a Series C round and investment partners include Intel, home-security giant ADT, cable broadband provider Comcast, networking firm Cisco Systems and GE.
# '''[http://www.microsoft-hohm.com/ Microsoft], Redmond, WA -''' Launched the beta version of its new Hohm online energy management application in June. Hohm is designed to help U.S. utility customers better understand their electricity and gas usage, receive recommendations, and start saving 5 percent to 10 percent on their bills. The program is expected to eventually be offered worldwide and include water usage. Hohm’s business model is expected to generate revenue from advertising. The site includes a section for sponsored and general vendors compiled from Microsoft’s Bing search, along with a rating system. Hohm is built on the Windows Azure cloud operating system, a platform for developers of Web applications.
# '''[http://www.ourhomespaces.com/index.html Our Home Spaces], Novato, CA -''' Empowers consumers with their energy use information and tools to optimize their energy consumption. Partnering with RF module maker RF Digital and Gainspan under the umbrella of the U-SNAP Alliance to make a kit for homeowners to measure and control energy consumption.
# '''[http://www.tendrilinc.com/ Tendril], Boulder CO -''' Tendril Residential Energy Ecosystem (TREE) gives consumers unprecedented insight into and control over the household energy footprint. The in-home wireless network allows appliances and electrical outlets to talk instantly and directly to a home energy monitor or web portal and enables understanding and management of energy consumption. With the consumer portal, Tendril Vantage, the home wireless network can be remotely monitored and controlled down to each individual device. Tendril Networks received $12 million VC funding in 2008 to develop smart grid networking products.
# '''[http://www.universal-devices.com/ Universal Devices], Encino CA -''' Leading Manufacturer of Affordable Internet Accessible Automation, Energy Management and Conservation Products and Solutions
 

Click here to view entire list of '''[[HEM COMPANIES]]'''

==References==

1. [http://events.energetics.com/SmartGridPeerReview2010/pdfs/presentations/day3/am/28_SG_Expanded_Demand_Response_Functionality_NEW.pdf Expanded Demand Response (DR) Functionality: ''Action Plan for Rapid Penetration of Home Energy Management (HEM) Technologies]'', energetics.com, accessed in January, 2011

2. [http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=9835-00-1B-00-00 Global Energy Efficiency Markets: Impact of Smart Technology on the Energy Efficiency Industry], Frost & Sullivan, accessed in January, 2011

3. [http://www.ieso.ca/imoweb/pubs/smart_grid/Direct_Energy-Smart_Grid_Forum.pdf A Smart Energy Ecosystem], Direct Energy, accessed in January, 2011

4. [http://www.reportlinker.com/p0120968/Smart-Grid-Technologies-Markets-Components-and-Trends-Worldwide.html Smart Grid Technologies, Markets, Components and Trends Worldwide], SBI Energy, accessed in January, 2011, through MarketResearch.com

5. [http://www.sbireports.com/Smart-Grid-Consumers-2601062/ Smart Grid and Consumers], SBI Energy, accessed in January, 2011, through MarketResearch.com

6. [http://www.pikeresearch.com/research/home-energy-management Home Energy Management, Energy Information Displays: In-Home Display Devices, Web Dashboards, and Mobile Applications], Pike Research, accessed in January, 2011

7. [http://www.smartgridlibrary.com/ www.smartgridlibrary.com]

8. [http://www.fastcompany.com/magazine/144/hot-times-in-home-energy.html The Home Energy Management Market Heats Up], ''By: [http://www.fastcompany.com/user/171141 Stephanie Schomer], ''accessed in January, 2011

9. Respective company websites

10. Articles published on internet and blog posts

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=Objective=
The report mainly focus on the key issues of home energy management in Smart Grid. Monitoring of the whole house energy consumption as well as energy used by individual appliances and circuits within the homes. Effective energy management at home is key and an integral part of the future Smart Grid.An innovative energy management system for home (Home Energy Management) which pursues the increase of the efficiency of the energy used and the reduction of the global energy demand of the homes, but without penalizing the comfort levels of the users.

=Smart Grid =

Smart Grid is a next-generation electric power system represented by convergence of modernized electric power technology and information communication technology, and management. The smart grid movement combines an amalgam of new digital and mechanical technologies aimed at improving the efficiency of our electrical infrastructure. At the consumer level, home energy monitors that inform customers about electric use. 
The smart grid takes the existing electricity delivery system and makes it “smart”
by linking and applying seamless communications systems that can
*Gather and store data and convert the data to intelligence.
*Communicate intelligence omnidirectionally among components in the “smart” electricity system and
*Allow automated control that is responsive to that intelligence.

Five technologies that will drive the smart grid are
*Integrated communications
*Sensing & measurement technologies
*Advanced components (superconductivity, storage, power electronics & diagnostics)
*Advanced control methods
*Improved interfaces and decision support
[[Image:Introduction to smart grid1234.jpg|center|400px|thumb|Smart Grid]]

==Home Energy Management systems (HEM)==
Home Energy Management systems are usually called smart grid systems. This allows for an open communication between the utility company and the consumer. The energy management system optimizes the energy usage by informing the customer on a live basis of their corresponding consumption rates. The smart grid uses web based systems between a series of different networks. By having web based systems with open communication time of usage is emphasized. Utility companies have higher electric rates during peak periods, so the smart grid emphasizes off peak energy consumption.

[http://wiki.uiowa.edu/display/greenergy/Home+Energy+Management Green Energy]

[[Image:Home energy management systems.jpg|center|500px|thumb|[http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-20001477-54.html Home Energy Management systems]]]

*Mass deployment of smart meters by utilities is creating new business opportunities for product developers and utilities. As energy plays a larger role in the lives of consumers, a wide range of new products and services will be developed to enable the market. Home Energy Management is becoming the “killer app” for home automation. 
*EMS (Energy Management System) employed for real-time electric power management and real-time power consumption prediction and AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure) for real-time metering of the power consumption are important in the Smart Grid.

===Benefits of HEMS===
====Benefits for utilities====
1. '''Public Policy: Reduce Carbon Emissions'''
:* Driven by government carbon policies, utilities are looking at energy conservation rather than adding generation, as well as shifting generation from fossil fuels to renewables.
:* Various studies have shown a reduction in home energy use of 4-15% through use of home energy display.
:* HEM provides a means to integrate the residential consumer into the utility’s communication framework for energy management.
2. '''Increase Grid Reliability: Demand Response Load Control'''
:* Demand Response provides utilities a mechanism to shed load based on real-time conditions. DR using 1-way paging networks is being replaced with new 2-way Advanced Meter Infrastructure, along with use of home broadband connections.
:* HEM provide a mechanism for utilities to use AMI and residential broadband networks to implement a more measurable and verifiable DR solution.
3. '''Implement Time-of- Use: Peak Time Rebate Programs'''
:* Most utilities charge their consumers a flat rate/KwH, in spite of them paying higher wholesale prices during peak consumption hours. This directly affects their bottom line as well as does nothing to help conservation during peak hours.
:* HEM will provide mechanisms to automate load shifting based on price of energy, without adversely affecting customer satisfaction when TOU/CPP/CPR/PTR pricing is implemented by utilities.
4. '''Integrate EV, Storage and Micro Generation'''
:* Utilities would like to assess the overall impact of EVs, Battery Storage and Micro Generation to generation, transmission and distribution, as well as consumer behavior.
:* HEM will be the platform that integrates all components in the home to provide analytics and data mining opportunities.
5. '''Social Benefits'''
:* Reducing the demand for fossil fuels.
:* Generating jobs, in the manufacture and installation of insulation, and in the manufacture, installation and servicing of renewable and low carbon sources of energy.

====Benefits for consumers====
1. '''Demand Response: Savings Incentives'''
:* Provides an easy-to-use application for utility-based pricing incentives to save energy and costs
:* Offers the consumer flexibility to temporarily opt out of pricing programs
2. '''Time-of-Use and Critical Peak Pricing: Manage Energy Budgets'''
:* Allows customers to set up general policies to automate energy consumption based on time of day
:* Allows residential customers to manage their energy budgets effectively
:* Identify Energy Spikes - If consumers knew that their leaving their 500W PC on all the time is costing them an additional $100/month, then they can manage its usage more effectively
3. '''Being Green: Reduce Carbon Footprint'''
:* Allows consumers to monitor and automatically reduce their energy consumption
4. '''Integrate Components: Vehicles, Storage, and Micro generation'''
:* Integrates all components in the home to provide complete energy visibility and control, including electric vehicles, storage, and micro generation
 

==Home Energy Management (Service Oriented Architecture) ==
The SOA (Service Oriented Architecture)based on the logic on the home gateway which can integrate the EMD managed home appiances in to home network.The appliance functions and utility services are deployed under a common logic on the home gate way (Data collector).Embedded energy management device(EMD) provides the basic energy management functions for existing home appliances.
The smart home architecture is to 
'''Monitoring & Operation System''' :
*The Monitoring & Operation System provides the adequate tools to interact with the home appliances (sensors and actuators) and its “context” (environmental conditions, utilities etc) Interaction with sensors and actuators will be based on wireless monitoring and control network.
*And also it Provides a device which can integrate the home appliances in to the home network. 
'''Intelligent Control System''' :
*Provide a device which can integrate the home appliances in to the home network.
*Provide guidance for energy profiling.
Define energy profiles for home appliances with which energy states can be assigned to the appliances with out constant metering. 
'''Multimodal User Interface''' : 
*It will develop a friendly user interface that will allow interacting with the control system through the user interface.
*Record energy profiles for ordinary appliances.
*Switch off appliances which are in stand-by mode.
[[Image:1234.jpg|thumb|400px|center| Service Oriented Architecture]]

=Search Stategy=
===[[Control Patents]]===
===[[Search Concept Table]]===
===[[Classification(US, IPC, ECLA, F-Term)]]===
===[[HEM Search Strategy]]===

=Analysis=
==Category Definitions==
* '''Software/Program/Algorithms'''- The documents which claims a software or algorithm or program for the maintenance of home network or energy monitoring and control or communication establishment with the different devices connected to the network are put into this category
* '''Load Control Devices'''- Patents claiming different kinds of load controlling devices like smart sockets, smart switches , circuit breakers etc which control the operation of the home devices(turning on/off , reducing power etc) directly fall under this category
* '''Communication'''- Different kinds of wired or wireless communication methods used for setting up the home networks are categorized under this head.
* '''Smart Meters'''- This category contains the patents which claim meters that has the capability like allowing remote metering, keeping record of individual home equipment<nowiki>’</nowiki>s energy usage or other factors etc.
* '''Sensors'''- Documents claiming different type of sensors used in home device management are contained in this category; some of the sensors are occupancy sensors, current sensor, voltage sensor etc.
* '''HEM Application'''- Patents claiming various kinds of home applications are put under this section. This sections different HEM application like energy monitoring and control, device monitoring and control, in home power generation, real time pricing etc.
* '''User Interface''' – Documents claiming different user interfaces used for the operation of the home devices through the network by the user are grouped in this section
* '''Gateways'''- Patents claiming gateways which are used to connect the home devices to the network fall in this category.
* '''Domestic Appliances'''- The domestic systems controlled by the home network fall in this category. This category includes HVAC, Televisions, and Washing Machines etc.
* '''Others'''- This category contains patents which explains other miscellaneous home applications

==Interactive taxonomy of Home Energy Management (HEM)==

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==Dashboard ==

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===Technology wise Dashboard===
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==Analysis Sheet==

[[Media:Home_energy_management_analysis_sheet_for_wiki.xlsx‎|'''Home energy management analysis sheet''']]

* Microsoft Office 2007 is required to view the excel sheets.

==IP Activity==
*'''Priority Year Wise'''
:*Graph shows that there was a considerable filing activity in years 2008-2010.
[[Image:Priorityyear- earlist.jpg|center|1000px|thumb|Priority Year Wise]]
*'''Publication Year Wise'''
:*Graph shows a monotonous increase of publications after year 2006.
[[Image:Publicationyearwise modified.png|center|1000px|thumb|Publication Year Wise]]

==IP Activity:Major Players - Priority Year Wise==
*Panasonic, Toshiba and LG Electronics are the major players in Smart Grid- Home Energy Management Technology.
*Haier came into this domain in 2005.
[[Image:Major Players-priority yearwise activity1234.jpg|center|1000px|thumb|Major Players - Priority Year Wise]]

=Geographical Distribution=
*Major market for the Smart Grid technology is the USA, followed by China
* Click [http://www.uspto.gov/patft/help/helpctry.htm here] for country codes.
[[Image:geographical distribution 1234.jpg|center|1000px|thumb| Geographical distribution]]

=Key areas -Home Energy Management=
The key area in Home energy management is the HEM application. Majority of patents are focuesd into this area followed by communication
[[Image:Technology aspects.jpg|center|1000px|thumb| Key areas -Home Energy Management]]

=Home Energy Management(HEM)- Applications=
Under HEM applications the main focus is on the monitoring or controlling home appliances.
[[Image:HEM Applications.jpg|center|1000px|thumb| HEM - Applications]]

=Top Assignees - Energy Monitoring and control Priority year wise=
*Panasonic holds the most number of patents in the category of Device monitoring and Control. 
*Each top assignee in this category holds patents in the area of Energy Monitoring and control .
[[Image : Top assignees in energy monitoring and control priority yearwise modified.png|center|1000px|thumb| Top Assignees - Energy Monitoring and control Priority year wise]]

=Top assignee - Device Monitoring and control Priority year wise=
* LG Electronics holds the most number of patents in the category of Device monitoring and Control.
* Each top assignee in this category holds patents in the are of Network Connectivity/ Communication.
[[Image : Device monitoring and control major players1234.jpg|center|1000px|thumb|Top assignee - Device Monitoring and control Priority year wise]]

=Communications=
The total number of patent in the Wired communication category is 244, and the number of patents on wireless communication is 308.
This graph shows the distribution of patents in different wired communication techniques used in home energy networks. It can be seen that Power line communication is used most for establish the network.
[[Image:Wired communications modified.jpg|center|1000px|thumb|Wired communications]]
This graph shows the distribution of patents in different wireless communication techniques used in home energy networks.
[[Image:Wireless communications modified1.jpg|center|1000px|thumb|Wireless communications]]

=Graphical User Interface=
Most of the patents use display as the preferred graphical interface as can be seen from the graph.
*'''Generic Display:''' The patents categorized under this category does not claims any particular display medium. These displays can be implemented in any capable display device.
*'''Any User Interface:''' In this category the patents talk about various forms of user interaction like instant message, pop up message, emails etc.

[[Image:GUI image.png|center|1000px|thumb|Wireless communications]]

==Forward citations of Top 20 patents==
*As can be seen from the graph of top cited patents, ''Custom Command Systems'' holds the patent with the highest number of citations
[[Image:forward citations.png||center|1200px|thumb| Forward citations of Top 20 patents]]

==Top Cited Patents==
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|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Expandable home automation system
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|CUSTOM COMMAND SYSTEMS
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Launey, Reuel O.
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|589
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|align = "center"|1999
|Method and apparatus for controlling and determining the status of electrical devices from remote locations
|LUTRON ELECTRONICS CO
|Mosebrook, Donald R.
|align = "center"|254
|-
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|[http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=5109222.PN.&OS=PN/5109222&RS=PN/5109222 US5109222A]
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|1992
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Remote control system for control of electrically operable equipment in people occupiable structures
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|STEPHEN WYSTRACH
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Welty, John
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|201
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|align = "center"|1999
|Concentrated subscriber wireless remote telemetry system
|QUALCOMM INC
|Argyroudis, Panayotis
|align = "center"|183
|-
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|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|1997
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|System for rate-related control of electrical loads
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|TECOM INC
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Ehlers, Gregory A.
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|166
|-
|[http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=6785592.PN.&OS=PN/6785592&RS=PN/6785592 US6785592B1]
|align = "center"|2004
|System and method for energy management
|PEROT SYSTEMS CORP
|Smith, Edward M.
|align = "center"|128
|-
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|[http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=5761083.PN.&OS=PN/5761083&RS=PN/5761083 US5761083A]
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|1998
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Energy management and home automation system
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|None
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Brown, Jr., Robert J.
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|124
|-
|[http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=5848054.PN.&OS=PN/5848054&RS=PN/5848054 US5848054A]
|align = "center"|1998
|Repeater for transmission system for controlling and determining the status of electrical devices from remote locations
|LUTRON ELECTRONICS CO
|Mosebrook, Donald R.
|align = "center"|117
|-
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|[http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=5838226.PN.&OS=PN/5838226&RS=PN/5838226 US5838226A]
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|1998
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Communication protocol for transmission system for controlling and determining the status of electrical devices from remote locations
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|LUTRON ELECTRONICS CO
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Houggy, David E.
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|116
|-
|[http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=5627759.PN.&OS=PN/5627759&RS=PN/5627759 US5627759A]
|align = "center"|1997
|Electrical energy meters having real-time power quality measurement and reporting capability
|PROCESS SYSTEMS
|Bearden, Michael K.
|align = "center"|115
|-
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|[http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=5815086.PN.&OS=PN/5815086&RS=PN/5815086 US5815086A]
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|1998
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Automated appliance control system
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|IES TECH INC
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Ivie, Lovell Brent
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|104
|-
|[http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=6178362.PN.&OS=PN/6178362&RS=PN/6178362 US6178362B1]
|align = "center"|2001
|Energy management system and method
|SILICON ENERGY CORP
|Woolard, John W.
|align = "center"|104
|-
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|[http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=6522955.PN.&OS=PN/6522955&RS=PN/6522955 US6522955B1]
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|2003
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|System and method for power management
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|METALLIC POWER INC
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Colborn, Jeffrey A.
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|93
|-
|[http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=5903226.PN.&OS=PN/5903226&RS=PN/5903226 US5903226A]
|align = "center"|1999
|Trainable RF system for remotely controlling household appliances
|PRINCE CORP
|Suman, Michael J.
|align = "center"|91
|-
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|[http://appft1.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PG01&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=%2220010010032%22.PGNR.&OS=DN/20010010032&RS=DN/20010010032 US20010010032A1]
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|2001
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Energy management and building automation system
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|None
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Ehlers, Gregory, A.
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|88
|-
|[http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=6624532.PN.&OS=PN/6624532&RS=PN/6624532 US6624532B1]
|align = "center"|2003
|System and method for utility network load control
|POWER WAN INC
|Davidow, Clifford A.
|align = "center"|84
|-
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|[http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=5436510.PN.&OS=PN/5436510&RS=PN/5436510 US5436510A]
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|1995
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Method and a system for globally managing electric power in a network within a dwelling or the like
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|EURO CP SARL
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Gilbert, Jerome
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|81
|-
|[http://appft1.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PG01&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=%2220030050737%22.PGNR.&OS=DN/20030050737&RS=DN/20030050737 US20030050737A1]
|align = "center"|2003
|Energy-smart home system
|STRATEGIC DESIGN FEDERATION W, INC.
|Osann, Robert
|align = "center"|80
|-
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|[http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=6393848.PN.&OS=PN/6393848&RS=PN/6393848 US6393848B2]
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|2002
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Internet refrigerator and operating method thereof
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|LG ELECTRONICS INC
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Roh, Young Hoon
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|78
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|}

=List of HEM Devices=
{|border="2" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" width="100%"
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#B8CCE4"|'''S No.'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#B8CCE4"|'''Companies'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#B8CCE4"|'''Products'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#B8CCE4"|'''Specifications'''
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#B8CCE4"|'''1'''
|align = "center"|[http://gigaom.com/cleantech/tendril-launches-energy-management-ecosystem/ '''Tendril''' ]
[[Image:tendril.png|center|250px]]
|align = "justify"|Tendril sells a combo of energy management services, called the Tendril Residential Energy Ecosystem (TREE) which includes a wireless in-home energy display, a smart thermostat, a web-based energy portal, smart outlets and cell phone apps that can help homeowners diagnose and cut energy consumption.
|AC Power: 110Volt/12 Amperes AC Wireless Band: 2.4 GHz Internal power consumption: 100mW Atmel AVR Control Processor operating at 3.6864 MHz with 128KB Flash and 4KB RAM Measuring Accuracy: <nowiki>+</nowiki>/-1% accuracy
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#B8CCE4"|'''2'''
|align = "center"|[http://www.ewgeco.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=10&Itemid=21 '''Ewgeco''' ]
[[Image:geco.png|center|250px]]
|align = "justify"|1. Ewgeco E200 displays overall electricity, and gas consumption. 2. Ewgeco collects energy consumption data directly from electricity and sends it to display via wireless transmitter
|Radio Frequency: Low power RF 2.4GH. Long range RF: up to 400m in free space, Power Supply: Main unit 6Vdc 850m, Transmitter 5Vdc 500mA. Power on Factory Default Settings: AC voltage 240.
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#B8CCE4"|'''3'''
|align = "center"|[http://www.alertme.com/products/energy Alertme ]
[[Image:products0.jpeg|center|250px]]
|align = "justify"|1. This system comes with a display, a wireless hub, a meter reader and SmartPlugs. 2. The system monitors the energy consumption in a home environment and enables households to see their energy consumption: on a mobile; online, and, on a Google Power Mete
|Wireless Band: 2.4 GHz Networking: IEEE 805.15.4 Wireless Communication Accuracy of Reading: ±1%
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#B8CCE4"|'''4'''
|align = "center"|[http://www.p3international.com/products/special/P4400/P4400-CE.html P3international ]
[[Image:p333.png|center]]
|align = "justify"|1. The Kill-A-Watt allows connecting to electrical appliances in order to measure their energy consumption. 2. An LCD displays energy consumption of the appliance in Kilowatt-hour by the hour, day, week, month and even an entire year.
|Displays: Volts, Amps, Watts, Hz, VA, KWH, Power Factor Measuring Accuracy: ± 0.2% Operating voltage: 115 VAC Max current: 15 A Max power: 1875 Watt
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#B8CCE4"|'''5'''
|align = "center"|[http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ecosaver-Energy-Meter-individual-appliances/dp/B00147F48Q EcoSaver ]
[[Image:ecosaver.png|center]]
|align = "justify"|This is a plug-in meter which measures the energy consumption of an electrical appliance and displays energy consumption data and the cost of running the appliance.
|Voltage Display: 100V – 240V, Current Display: 0 – 16A. Energy Consumption Display: 0.2W – 3.600W. Display Operating Time: Hours/Min/Sec. Maximum Consumption: 16A.
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#B8CCE4"|'''6'''
|align = "center"|[http://www.efergy.com/categories/efergy-Shop/cid-CK00000754.aspx Efergy ]
[[Image:fergy.png|center|250px]]
|align = "justify"|The elite wireless energy system monitors and updates instantaneously when the changes in load. It has an innovative memory function that allows to see how much amount of enegy used everyday. The elite monitor also displays daily average charts.
|Frequency: 433.52MHz Transmission Time: 6s. 12s. o 18s. Transmission Range: 40m-70m Voltage Range (in the sensor): 110V-400V Measuring Current: 50mA-95A Accuracy: <nowiki>></nowiki>90%
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#B8CCE4"|'''7'''
|align = "center"|[http://www.greenenergyoptions.co.uk/our-products/energy-monitors/duet Green Energy Options ]
[[Image:greenenergy.png|center|250px]]
|align = "justify"|Green Energy Options home energy monitoring system, called the Home Energy Hub, comes in three display options: a small one-panel display, the Solo, which shows real-time pricing and consumption; the two-paneled Duet, which shows energy management of up to six appliances; and the Trio, which is a large touchscreen that can monitor up to 100 sensors.
|Communication: Wireless 868 Mhz and Powerline Range: 30m (868Khz) Cost: £570 (6 sensors)
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#B8CCE4"|'''8'''
|align = "center"|[http://www.plugwise.com/idplugtype-f/circle Plugwise]
[[Image:plugwise.png|center|250px]]
|align = "justify"|1. It measure the energy consumption of connected appliances and switch them on or off with the Circle, a plug that simply put between a socket and the appliance plug. 2. The Circle stores power consumption data and transmits them to the Plugwise Source software installed on your computer, using a wireless ZigBee-mesh network. 3. The software shows the data in clear overviews and well-organised charts.
|Voltage: 100-240 V<nowiki>~</nowiki> Frequency: 50 / 60 Hz Max. capacity: 3680 Watt Max. power: 16 A Accuracy (Cumulative): 1% ± 0.2 Storage capacity: 512 kByte Temperature (operational): 0 °C to 60 °C ZigBee-MESH: 2,4 GHz
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#B8CCE4"|'''9'''
|align = "center"|[http://gigaom.com/cleantech/energyhub-snags-its-first-round-for-energy-dashboard/ EnergyHub]
[[Image:cleantech.png|center|250px]]
|align = "justify"|EnergyHub makes a sort of ultra-mobile PC (UMPC) that contains enough computing power to provide detailed, Google-style spreadsheets and graphs for monitoring energy usage and comparing it to your usage over time or to the energy consumption of other users
|align = "center"|'''NA'''
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#B8CCE4"|'''10'''
|align = "center"|[http://gigaom.com/cleantech/is-onzo-the-ipod-of-cleantech/ Onzo ]
[[Image:onzo.png|center|250px]]
|align = "justify"|Onzo makes a slick-looking energy display and wireless sensor kit that runs on energy harvested from the home electrical cable.
|align = "center"|'''NA'''
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#B8CCE4"|'''11'''
|align = "center"|[http://www.agilewaves.com/ Agilewaves ]
[[Image:agilee.png|center|250px]]
|align = "justify"|1. Agilewave<nowiki>’</nowiki>s Resource Monitor tracks and manages energy consumption in real time from web-enabled devices. 2. The system is able to send automatic notifications of leaks, excessive energy use via email or text messaging 3. It allows households to view their energy consumption data by floor, room, appliance, circuit, or utility in real time.
|align = "center"|'''NA'''
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#B8CCE4"|'''12'''
|align = "center"|[http://www.theenergydetective.com/about-ted The Energy Detective ]
[[Image:energyd.png|center|250px]]
|align = "justify"|The Energy Detective (or TED) is one of the few energy management tools that allows to see electrical usage in real-time. TED quantifies electricity and displays the results on its easy-to-read LCD screen and/or a local or remote computer.
|align = "center"|'''NA'''
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#B8CCE4"|'''13'''
|align = "center"|[http://www.powermand.com/dreamwatts-product PowerMand ]
[[Image:powermand.png|center|250px]]
|align = "justify"|PowerMand makes DreamWatts, a wireless energy management tool that focuses on making smart thermostats effective for cutting energy consumption. Using a simple web interface, wireless communication and sophisticated centralized energy control software, DreamWatts optimizes energy usage and building management.
|align = "center"|'''NA'''
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#B8CCE4"|'''14'''
|align = "center"|[http://www.energy-aware.com/ Energy Aware ]
[[Image:energya.png|center|250px]]
|align = "justify"|Energy Aware has developed the PowerTab, a wireless energy display that provides utility customers, real-time information on power consumption and electricity rates. The PowerTab brings energy monitoring to the countertop, and gives homeowners instant access to the information they need to make choices about their energy use.
|align = "center"|'''NA'''
|-
|}

==Product Comparison==

{|border="2" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" width="100%"
|
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090"|'''Google'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090"|'''Microsoft'''
|-
|bgcolor = "#E5E0EC"|'''Solution'''
|Google Powermeter
|Microsoft Hohm
|-
|bgcolor = "#E5E0EC"|'''Business value proposition'''
|Save energy. Save money. Make a difference.
|Make your home more energy efficient and start saving energy today
|-
|bgcolor = "#E5E0EC"|'''Pricing'''
|Software available free with Energy Inc<nowiki>’</nowiki>s power-usage measuring device, called TED 5000, costing about $200
|$249 (available from July 27, 2010)
|-
|bgcolor = "#E5E0EC"|'''Partners'''
|Energy, Inc.
|PowerCost Monitor from Blue Line Innovations
|-
|bgcolor = "#E5E0EC"|'''Utility Partners'''
|Sempra Energy<nowiki>’</nowiki>s San Diego Gas & Electric and Germany<nowiki>’</nowiki>s Yello Strom
|Washington-based Puget Sound Energy, the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD), Seattle City Light and Minnesota-based Xcel Energy.
|-
|bgcolor = "#E5E0EC"|'''Revenue'''
|Free for consumers
|From consumer
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|bgcolor = "#E5E0EC"|'''Consumer coverage'''
|NA
|4.5 million households
|-
|}
 

==Top Players in Various Domains of HEM==
{|border="2" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" width="100%"
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#B8CCE4"|'''S no'''
|bgcolor = "#B8CCE4"|'''Utilities/Grid Operators'''
|align = "justify" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''Advanced Metering and Networking Companies'''
|bgcolor = "#C2D69A"|''' Networking, Communications, and Technology Firms'''
|bgcolor = "#E6B9B8"|'''Software, Applications Providers, Integrators'''
|bgcolor = "#CCFFFF"|'''Home Area Networking Vendors'''
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#B8CCE4"|'''1'''
|American Electric Power
|align = "justify"|Echelon Corp
|Arch Rock Corp
|Aclara
|Google
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#B8CCE4"|'''2'''
|Austin Energy
|align = "justify"|Elster Solutions
|Cisco Systems
|Grid Net
|Microsoft Corp
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#B8CCE4"|'''3'''
|Consolidated Edison
|align = "justify"|GE Energy
|Silver Spring Networks
|GridPoint Inc
|Onzo Ltd
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#B8CCE4"|'''4'''
|Duke Energy Corp
|align = "justify"|Itron Inc
|SmartSynch
|Ecologic Analytics LLC
|Tendril
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#B8CCE4"|'''5'''
|E.ON
|align = "justify"|Landis<nowiki>+</nowiki>Gyr
|Trilliant Inc
|eMeter, Inc
|
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#B8CCE4"|'''6'''
|EDF Energy
|align = "justify"|Sensus
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|IBM Corp
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|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#B8CCE4"|'''7'''
|Enel Spa
|align = "justify"|
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|align = "center" bgcolor = "#B8CCE4"|'''8'''
|Florida Power & Light Company
|align = "justify"|
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|align = "center" bgcolor = "#B8CCE4"|'''9'''
|Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator
|align = "justify"|
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|align = "center" bgcolor = "#B8CCE4"|'''10'''
| Pacific Gas and Electric Company
|align = "justify"|
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|align = "center" bgcolor = "#B8CCE4"|'''11'''
|Pepco
|align = "justify"|
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|align = "center" bgcolor = "#B8CCE4"|'''12'''
|Southern California Edison
|align = "justify"|
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|align = "center" bgcolor = "#B8CCE4"|'''13'''
|Xcel Energy
|align = "justify"|
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==Companies Working on Smart Grid - Home Energy Management==
# '''[http://www.control4.com/ Control4], Salt Lake City UT -''' Offers a complete line of home-automation products that allow lighting, audio, video and climate to be controlled. Earlier this year the company raised $17.3 million in a Series F expansion capital round and could be gearing up for an IPO. New investors include Best Buy's venture arm, indicating a possible channel to market for the devices. Smart Grid News Company Profile
# '''[http://www.ecofactor.com/index.php EcoFactor], Redwood City, CA-''' Has created a system that controls home energy consumption through broadband gateways, came out of stealth mode in early November. A few weeks later it won the prize at the Cleantech Open. Now, it has raised $2.4 million--not an outrageous amount, but better than nothing--from Claremont Creek Ventures and a few others. EcoFactor offers a SaaS-based residential energy management solution that works with two-way communicating thermostats and a broadband Internet connection to develop a dynamic, customized heating and cooling strategy. In EcoFactor's system, a wireless thermostat sends data to a home DSL or cable box. No smart meter needed. A continual exchange of data between the home gateway and EcoFactor's servers then allows EcoFactor's servers to modulate the temperature up or down according to parameters set by the consumer and data gathered about a consumer's usage and behavior. The company's personalized approach to HVAC management continuously adapts to thousands of new data points each day, including weather patterns, a home's unique thermal characteristics and occupant preferences.
# '''[http://www.getgreenbox.com/ Greenbox], San Bruno, CA -''' Silver Spring Networks announced in late September that it is aquiring home energy monitoring startup Greenbox Technology and will integrate Greenbox's web-based energy management platform into its series of deployments. Greenbox is creating an integrated Internet service that lets a residential customer view, interpret, and act on their everyday utility service consumption and distributed generation behaviors. While other companies have presented residential electricity awareness interfaces, they rarely demonstrate the ability to span non-electric utility services, distributed generation, and remote appliance control from a single unified interface. Assuming the utility has deployed a higher bandwidth meter network, most tasks can be done by integrating Greenbox's system with the utility's AMI back-end system. To date, Greenbox has announced partnership with Silver Spring Networks. Control and data may flow over that infrastructure. Alternatively, Greenbox can place a third-party gateway device in the home to bridge home area network (HAN) control and data over the Internet.
# '''[http://www.homeauto.com/main.asp Home Automation, Inc.(HAI)], New Orleans, LA''' - Partnering with Sensus to deliver advanced Home Area Network (HAN) devices for demand response, energy display, and comfort control to the utility marketplace. Thousands of devices have already been distributed to five utilities across the country.
# '''[http://www.icontrol.com/ IControl], Palo Alto, CA -''' Will offer utilities direct consent-based access into customers’ homes and let homeowners monitor and control energy use though a website, in-home touch-screen or “smart phone.” An offering called Connected Life Energy Management, that was released in Novmeber, will be marketed to utilities, cable and telecom broadband providers and homesecurity firms. IControl was founded in 2004 and focused on home security, home monitoring, energy monitoring and elderly care. Each involves a home network. IControl raised $23 million in a Series C round and investment partners include Intel, home-security giant ADT, cable broadband provider Comcast, networking firm Cisco Systems and GE.
# '''[http://www.microsoft-hohm.com/ Microsoft], Redmond, WA -''' Launched the beta version of its new Hohm online energy management application in June. Hohm is designed to help U.S. utility customers better understand their electricity and gas usage, receive recommendations, and start saving 5 percent to 10 percent on their bills. The program is expected to eventually be offered worldwide and include water usage. Hohm’s business model is expected to generate revenue from advertising. The site includes a section for sponsored and general vendors compiled from Microsoft’s Bing search, along with a rating system. Hohm is built on the Windows Azure cloud operating system, a platform for developers of Web applications.
# '''[http://www.ourhomespaces.com/index.html Our Home Spaces], Novato, CA -''' Empowers consumers with their energy use information and tools to optimize their energy consumption. Partnering with RF module maker RF Digital and Gainspan under the umbrella of the U-SNAP Alliance to make a kit for homeowners to measure and control energy consumption.
# '''[http://www.tendrilinc.com/ Tendril], Boulder CO -''' Tendril Residential Energy Ecosystem (TREE) gives consumers unprecedented insight into and control over the household energy footprint. The in-home wireless network allows appliances and electrical outlets to talk instantly and directly to a home energy monitor or web portal and enables understanding and management of energy consumption. With the consumer portal, Tendril Vantage, the home wireless network can be remotely monitored and controlled down to each individual device. Tendril Networks received $12 million VC funding in 2008 to develop smart grid networking products.
# '''[http://www.universal-devices.com/ Universal Devices], Encino CA -''' Leading Manufacturer of Affordable Internet Accessible Automation, Energy Management and Conservation Products and Solutions
 

Click here to view entire list of '''[[HEM COMPANIES]]'''

==References==

1. [http://events.energetics.com/SmartGridPeerReview2010/pdfs/presentations/day3/am/28_SG_Expanded_Demand_Response_Functionality_NEW.pdf Expanded Demand Response (DR) Functionality: ''Action Plan for Rapid Penetration of Home Energy Management (HEM) Technologies]'', energetics.com, accessed in January, 2011

2. [http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=9835-00-1B-00-00 Global Energy Efficiency Markets: Impact of Smart Technology on the Energy Efficiency Industry], Frost & Sullivan, accessed in January, 2011

3. [http://www.ieso.ca/imoweb/pubs/smart_grid/Direct_Energy-Smart_Grid_Forum.pdf A Smart Energy Ecosystem], Direct Energy, accessed in January, 2011

4. [http://www.reportlinker.com/p0120968/Smart-Grid-Technologies-Markets-Components-and-Trends-Worldwide.html Smart Grid Technologies, Markets, Components and Trends Worldwide], SBI Energy, accessed in January, 2011, through MarketResearch.com

5. [http://www.sbireports.com/Smart-Grid-Consumers-2601062/ Smart Grid and Consumers], SBI Energy, accessed in January, 2011, through MarketResearch.com

6. [http://www.pikeresearch.com/research/home-energy-management Home Energy Management, Energy Information Displays: In-Home Display Devices, Web Dashboards, and Mobile Applications], Pike Research, accessed in January, 2011

7. [http://www.smartgridlibrary.com/ www.smartgridlibrary.com]

8. [http://www.fastcompany.com/magazine/144/hot-times-in-home-energy.html The Home Energy Management Market Heats Up], ''By: [http://www.fastcompany.com/user/171141 Stephanie Schomer], ''accessed in January, 2011

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=Sample Methodology for patentability or novelty search=
[[Image:Sample patentability search image.png|600px|center]]
 

=Scope for Sample Patentability Search on Virtual Object Overlay=
The scope of the project is to identify the relevant patent/non-patent literature related to '''virtual object overlay''' before effective filing date. This is a 'hypothetical' invention with a invention disclosure containing sample elements of the invention. Please note that this is a sample report that does not include a complete analysis. It does, however, represent the format of the deliverables and a sample view of the results of a patentability search. Dolcera works with the client closely to tweak the process, and the deliverables to suit company specific needs.

=Client documents=

[[Image:Client Invention Template image.png|600px|center]]
 

=Invention idea=
A method for overlaying real world with virtual objects having the following features,
* Creating virtual spheres or virtual objects at real world locations by users via their mobile devices.
* The users who create the virtual objects decide how other users can interact with the virtual objects.
* The virtual objects can be tied to a time window for future visibility.
* The virtual objects are based on the user’s specifications – the virtual objects can be fixed to a location or moving.
 

=Search methodology =

# Understood the invention by reading invention document provided by the client and divided the invention into multiple elements.
# Considered keywords from the invention document and collected classes related to the invention based on the technology mentioned in the invention document.
# Used Google prior-art search tool to identify both patent and non-patent prior-art data.
# Ran keyword searches in different patent databases such as Thomson Innovation, SIP, Micropat.
# Ran class based patent search in Thomson Innovation where broad keywords are combined with classifications collected to identify relevant prior-art.
# Conducted non-patent literature search using keywords to identify relevant prior-art from Google scholar, IEEE search, Scirus.
# Conducted non-patent literature search using inventor names and citations of prior-art patent documents.
# Analyzed the search results from different search strategies. Identified the relevant documents, map and mark the relevant context with relevancy for the prior-art identified.
# Reported the results to the client and discussed on the results.
 

=Search concepts=

{|border="2" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" width="100%"
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''Virtual reality'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''Virtual object'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''Time'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''Create'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''Access'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''Location'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''Confidure'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''Overlay'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''Touch'''
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|Augmented reality
|Virtual sphere
|Duration
|Add
|Permission
|Location based
|Configuration
|Overalaid
|Haptic
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|VAR scene
|Bubble
|Period
|Addition
|Rights
|Geo-centered
|Specification
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|Mobile phone
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|Virtual and/or augmented reality
|Real world object
|Span
|Creation
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|Geo-coded
|Configured
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|Mobile device
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|Artificial information
|Real world scene
|Future availability
|Creator
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|Geo-coordinates
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|Virtual environment scene
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|Owner
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|User
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=Classifications=
{|border="2" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" width="100%"
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''US classification'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''Definition'''
|-
|345633
|Computer Graphics Processing And Selective Visual Display Systems <nowiki>>></nowiki> Computer Graphics Processing <nowiki>>></nowiki> Graphic Manipulation (Object Processing Or Display Attributes) <nowiki>>></nowiki> Merge Or Overlay <nowiki>>></nowiki> Placing Generated Data In Real Scene <nowiki>>></nowiki> Augmented Reality (Real-Time)
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|455566
|Telecommunications <nowiki>>></nowiki> Transmitter And Receiver At Same Station (E.G., Transceiver) <nowiki>>></nowiki> Radiotelephone Equipment Detail <nowiki>>></nowiki> Having Display
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|455456.1
|Telecommunications <nowiki>>></nowiki> Radiotelephone System <nowiki>>></nowiki> Zoned Or Cellular Telephone System <nowiki>>></nowiki> Location Monitoring
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''IPC classification'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''Definition'''
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|G06T001740
|Manipulating 3D images, e.g. using CAD graphics workstations
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|G06T001700
|Three dimensional (3D) modelling, e.g. data description of 3D objects
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|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''CPC classification'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''Definition'''
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|G06T001900
|Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics
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|G06T001500
|3D <nowiki>[</nowiki>Three Dimensional<nowiki>]</nowiki> image rendering
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''DWPI classification'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''Definition'''
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|T01-J40C
|Augmented reality systems
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|W04-W07E
|Virtual and augmented reality
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|W03-A08E7A
|Head-mounted display
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|}
 

=Search strategies=

==Patent search strategies==
Patent search strategies are developed using a combination of keywords, classifications, key assignees and inventors known in the space, national patent office databases etc., and combining the results obtained from the different sources. The link below opens a sample search strategy for the invention. The search strategy resulted in a total of 1965 results.

{|border="2" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" width="100%"
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''S.No'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''Patent search database'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''Scope'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''Query Timline: 03-25-2014'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''Hits'''
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''1'''
|align = "center" rowspan = "8"|'''Thomson Innovation'''
|Claims, Title or Abstract
|(object<nowiki>*</nowiki>1 NEAR6 overla<nowiki>*</nowiki>2) AND ((virtual OR augment<nowiki>*</nowiki>2) ADJ2 reality)
|align = "center"|'''120'''
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''2'''
|Full spec
|(((virtual OR augmented) ADJ1 reality) OR ((virtual ADJ3 augmented) ADJ1 reality) OR ("VAR" ADJ1 scene<nowiki>*</nowiki>1) OR (artificial ADJ1 information)) AND (object NEAR4 overla<nowiki>*</nowiki>2) AND (location<nowiki>*</nowiki>1) AND (time OR duration<nowiki>*</nowiki>1 OR period<nowiki>*</nowiki>1 OR span<nowiki>*</nowiki>1
|align = "center"|'''250'''
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''3'''
|Claims, Title or Abstract
|((virtual OR augmented) ADJ1 reality) AND (object NEAR4 overla<nowiki>*</nowiki>2) AND (time OR duration<nowiki>*</nowiki>1) AND ((virtual ADJ1 (object<nowiki>*</nowiki>1 OR sphere<nowiki>*</nowiki>1)) AND (location OR (location ADJ1 based))
|align = "center"|'''128'''
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''4'''
|Claims, Title or Abstract
|((virtual ADJ3 augmented) ADJ1 reality) AND ((object NEAR4 overla<nowiki>*</nowiki>2) AND (time OR duration<nowiki>*</nowiki>1 OR period<nowiki>*</nowiki>1 OR span<nowiki>*</nowiki>1 OR (future ADJ1 availability)) AND (((virtual ADJ1 (object<nowiki>*</nowiki>1 OR sphere<nowiki>*</nowiki>1)) OR (bubble<nowiki>*</nowiki>1) OR (real ADJ1 world ADJ1 object<nowiki>*</nowiki>1)) AND (location OR (location ADJ1 based) OR (geo?centered) OR (geo?coded)
|align = "center"|'''389'''
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''5'''
|Claims, Title or Abstract
|("VAR" ADJ1 scene<nowiki>*</nowiki>1) OR (artificial ADJ1 information)) AND (object NEAR4 overla<nowiki>*</nowiki>2) AND (time OR duration<nowiki>*</nowiki>1 OR period<nowiki>*</nowiki>1 OR span<nowiki>*</nowiki>1 OR (future ADJ1 availability)) AND ((bubble<nowiki>*</nowiki>1) OR (real ADJ1 world ADJ1 object<nowiki>*</nowiki>1) OR (real ADJ1 world ADJ1 scene<nowiki>*</nowiki>1) OR (virtual ADJ1 environment ADJ1 scene<nowiki>*</nowiki>1)) AND ((geo?centered) OR (geo?coded) OR (geo?coordinate<nowiki>*</nowiki>1))
|align = "center"|'''30'''
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''6'''
|Claims, Title or Abstract
|(creat<nowiki>*</nowiki>3 OR owner<nowiki>*</nowiki>1) AND (virtual ADJ1 object<nowiki>*</nowiki>1)
|align = "center"|'''16'''
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''7'''
|US Classificatin
|((345633) OR (455566) OR (455456.1)) AND (((virtual OR augmented) ADJ1 reality) OR ((virtual ADJ3 augmented) ADJ1 reality) OR ("VAR" ADJ1 scene<nowiki>*</nowiki>1) OR (artificial ADJ1 information)) AND (object NEAR4 overla<nowiki>*</nowiki>2) AND (location<nowiki>*</nowiki>1 </nowiki>AND (time OR duration<nowiki>*</nowiki>1 OR period<nowiki>*</nowiki>1 OR span<nowiki>*</nowiki>1
|align = "center"|'''35'''
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''8'''
|Claims, Title or Abstract
|(((virtual OR augmented) ADJ1 reality) OR ((virtual ADJ3 augmented) ADJ1 reality) OR ("VAR" ADJ1 scene<nowiki>*</nowiki>1) OR (artificial ADJ1 information))
|align = "center"|'''13'''
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|''' '''
|align = "center" colspan = "2"|'''Final-1'''
|align = "center"|'''1 OR 2 OR 3 OR 4 OR 5 OR 6 OR 7 OR 8'''
|align = "center"|'''975'''
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''9'''
|align = "center" rowspan = "6"|'''Micropat'''
|Claims, Title or Abstract
|(object<nowiki>*</nowiki>1 NEAR6 overla<nowiki>*</nowiki>2) AND ((virtual OR augment<nowiki>*</nowiki>2) ADJ2 reality)
|align = "center"|'''45'''
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''10'''
|Full spec
|(((virtual OR augmented) ADJ1 reality) OR ((virtual ADJ3 augmented) ADJ1 reality) OR ("VAR" ADJ1 scene<nowiki>*</nowiki>1) OR (artificial ADJ1 information)) AND (object NEAR4 overla<nowiki>*</nowiki>2) AND (location<nowiki>*</nowiki>1) AND (time OR duration<nowiki>*</nowiki>1 OR period<nowiki>*</nowiki>1 OR span<nowiki>*</nowiki>1
|align = "center"|'''355'''
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''11'''
|Claims, Title or Abstract
|((virtual OR augmented) ADJ1 reality) AND (object NEAR4 overla<nowiki>*</nowiki>2) AND (time OR duration<nowiki>*</nowiki>1) AND ((virtual ADJ1 (object<nowiki>*</nowiki>1 OR sphere<nowiki>*</nowiki>1)) AND (location OR (location ADJ1 based))
|align = "center"|'''8'''
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''12'''
|Claims, Title or Abstract
|((virtual ADJ3 augmented) ADJ1 reality) AND ((object NEAR4 overla<nowiki>*</nowiki>2) AND (time OR duration<nowiki>*</nowiki>1 OR period<nowiki>*</nowiki>1 OR span<nowiki>*</nowiki>1 OR (future ADJ1 availability)) AND (((virtual ADJ1 (object<nowiki>*</nowiki>1 OR sphere<nowiki>*</nowiki>1)) OR (bubble<nowiki>*</nowiki>1) OR (real ADJ1 world ADJ1 object<nowiki>*</nowiki>1)) AND (location OR (location ADJ1 based) OR (geo?centered) OR (geo?coded)
|align = "center"|'''15'''
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''13'''
|Claims, Title or Abstract
|("VAR" ADJ1 scene<nowiki>*</nowiki>1) OR (artificial ADJ1 information)) AND (object NEAR4 overla<nowiki>*</nowiki>2) AND (time OR duration<nowiki>*</nowiki>1 OR period<nowiki>*</nowiki>1 OR span<nowiki>*</nowiki>1 OR (future ADJ1 availability)) AND ((bubble<nowiki>*</nowiki>1) OR (real ADJ1 world ADJ1 object<nowiki>*</nowiki>1) OR (real ADJ1 world ADJ1 scene<nowiki>*</nowiki>1) OR (virtual ADJ1 environment ADJ1 scene<nowiki>*</nowiki>1)) AND ((geo?centered) OR (geo?coded) OR (geo?coordinate<nowiki>*</nowiki>1))
|align = "center"|'''25'''
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''14'''
|Claims, Title or Abstract
|(creat<nowiki>*</nowiki>3 OR owner<nowiki>*</nowiki>1) AND (virtual ADJ1 object<nowiki>*</nowiki>1)
|align = "center"|'''8'''
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|''' '''
|align = "center" colspan = "2"|'''Final-2'''
|align = "center"|'''9 OR 10 OR 11 OR 12 OR 13 OR 14'''
|align = "center"|'''450'''
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''15'''
|align = "center" rowspan = "4"|'''SIP'''
|Claims, Title or Abstract
|(((virtual OR augmented) ADJ1 reality) OR ((virtual ADJ3 augmented) ADJ1 reality) OR ("VAR" ADJ1 scene<nowiki>*</nowiki>1) OR (artificial ADJ1 information))
|align = "center"|'''21'''
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''16'''
|Claims, Title or Abstract
|(object <nowiki>+</nowiki> overla <nowiki>+</nowiki> virtual <nowiki>+</nowiki> reality
|align = "center"|'''55'''
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''17'''
|Claims, Title or Abstract
|(VAR scene) <nowiki>+</nowiki> (object OR overlap) <nowiki>+</nowiki> (time OR duration OR period OR span) <nowiki>+</nowiki> (bubble<nowiki>*</nowiki>1) <nowiki>+</nowiki> ((geo centered) OR (geo coded) OR (geo coordinate<nowiki>*</nowiki>1))
|align = "center"|'''90'''
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''18'''
|Claims, Title or Abstract
|(creat<nowiki>*</nowiki>3 <nowiki>+</nowiki> virtual <nowiki>+</nowiki> object)
|align = "center"|'''76'''
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|''' '''
|align = "center" colspan = "2"|'''Final-3'''
|align = "center"|'''15 OR 16 OR 17 OR 18'''
|align = "center"|'''240'''
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|''' '''
|align = "center" colspan = "2"|'''Combined Final Results'''
|align = "center"|'''Final-1 OR Final-2 OR Final-3'''
|align = "center"|'''[[Media:Search results consolidated.xlsx|1965]]'''
|-
|}
 

==Non-patent search strategies==

Non patent search strategies, like patent searches use multiple sources of information including Google Scholar, Scopus etc. The link below opens a sample search strategy for the invention.

{|border="2" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" width="100%"
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''Non Patent literature database'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''Query Timeline: 03-25-2014'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''Hits'''
|-
|align = "center" rowspan = "6"|'''Google Patents'''
|user create virtual object <nowiki>~</nowiki>overlaid real world location time mobile
|align = "center"|'''1430'''
|-
|virtual sphere bubble with location information mobile application (haptic OR touch)
|align = "center"|'''4350'''
|-
|<nowiki>~</nowiki>access virtual bubble through mobile in augmented reality
|align = "center"|'''3460'''
|-
|<nowiki>~</nowiki>create virtual bubbles for future access augmented reality
|align = "center"|'''2410'''
|-
|augmented reality virtual bubbles
|align = "center"|'''94'''
|-
|(<nowiki>~</nowiki>create "virtual object" location time real world mobile)
|align = "center"|'''1'''
|-
|align = "center" rowspan = "5"|'''IEEE scholar'''
|virtual sphere bubble with location information mobile application "augmented reality"
|align = "center"|'''152'''
|-
|create virtual bubbles for future access "augmented reality"
|align = "center"|'''456'''
|-
|create ("virtual object" OR "virtual sphere" OR "bubble") location time ("augmented reality" OR "virtual reality") haptic
|align = "center"|'''4460'''
|-
|create ("virtual object" OR "virtual sphere" OR "bubble") "geographic location" time ("augmented reality" OR "virtual reality")
|align = "center"|'''170'''
|-
|(create ("virtual object" OR "virtual sphere" OR "bubble") location time ("augmented reality" OR "virtual reality"))
|align = "center"|'''403'''
|-
|align = "center" rowspan = "5"|'''Scirus'''
|virtual sphere bubble with location information mobile application "augmented reality"
|align = "center"|'''143'''
|-
|create virtual bubbles for future access "augmented reality"
|align = "center"|'''759'''
|-
|create ("virtual object" OR "virtual sphere" OR "bubble") location time ("augmented reality" OR "virtual reality") haptic
|align = "center"|'''2567'''
|-
|create ("virtual object" OR "virtual sphere" OR "bubble") "geographic location" time ("augmented reality" OR "virtual reality")
|align = "center"|'''1345'''
|-
|(create ("virtual object" OR "virtual sphere" OR "bubble") location time ("augmented reality" OR "virtual reality"))
|align = "center"|'''94'''
|-
|}
 

=Analysis: Applicable patent references found=

The 1965 results obtained from the search are manually analyzed to short-list and document the most relevant and related references. A USC. 35, 102/103 assessment is done, if required by the client. This sample does not include a 'legal' recommendation.

{|border="2" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" width="100%"
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''S.No'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''Patent/Publication number'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''Element-1: Creating virtual spheres or virtual objects at real world locations by users via their mobile device'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''Element-2: The users who create the virtual objects decide how other users can interact with the virtual objects'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''Element-3: The virtual objects can be tied to a time window for future visibility'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''Element-4: The virtual objects are based on the user<nowiki>’</nowiki>s specifications – the virtual objects can be fixed to a location or moving'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''Relevancy'''
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''1'''
|[https://www.google.com/patents/WO2012155179A1?cl=en WO2012155179A1]
|'''Description: Column 5, Line 32'''When the user creates a new virtual object a list of template canvases will be presented to act as the "starting point" for the new object. In this example the user device are in the form of, smart phones 108, tablet computer devices 110, notebook computer 112 and mobile computing device 114, the mobile computing device may for instance be a navigation system or other in-car computing system. '''Dolcera comments:''' User creates a new virtual object from the user device which is a portable device.
|'''Description: Column 3, Line 12'''comprise a step of receiving data representing a user input signifying a user initiated interaction with a virtual object. The user initiated interaction can include any one of: the user using the virtual object; the user copying the virtual object; the user retaining the virtual object; me user viewing the virtual object; the user accessing the virtual object; the user accepting the virtual object; the user capturing the virtual object; the user moving the virtual object; the user modifying the virtual object; and the user releasing the virtual object. '''Dolcera comments:'''User who created the virtual object decides how the object interacts with other users for example accessing, modifying, using the object.
|'''Description: Column 3, Line 20'''The step of updating virtual object behaviour data can include updating data that indirectly moderates a behaviour of the virtual object. The method can include incrementing, decrementing or re-setting a time to live of a virtual object in response to a user interaction with a virtual object. '''Dolcera comments:''' The user increment or decrements or re-sets a time to live for the virtual object.
|'''Description: Column 4, Line 21'''Some aspects can be used to modulate interactions with other virtual objects or users. This data can be data relating to one or more of the following: Location and movement data - an important aspect of many virtual objects is their position and ability to move. Thus each virtual object will have at least one item of location data associated with it. Location data can include, but is not limited to: Current position. Movement status, e.g. whether the virtual objection is fixed, mobile, autonomous etc. Movement parameters, such as speed, direction, conditions upon movement. Target position, destination. Historical position, originating position. '''Dolcera comments:'''The user created virtual object can be made fixed or movable.
|Relevant reference
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''2'''
|[http://www.google.com/patents/US20120324018 US20120324018A1]
|'''Description: Column 2, Line 35'''In an embodiment, bubbles can be created dynamically by users via their location aware mobile devices. FIG. 4 illustrates an embodiment of a bubble creation dialog 400. The bubble creation dialog 400 provides a freeform text entry box 410 that allows users to enter a title for the bubble. '''Description: Column 3, Line 46'''The bubble creation dialog 400 additionally provides a text entry box 420 that allows users to enter a type for the bubble. The bubble type 420 generally reflects the purpose of the or the content of the bubble. '''Dolcera Comments:''' Bubbles are created by the users dynamically based on the location of the mobile devices.
|
|'''Description: Column 3, Line 50'''Referring back to FIG. 4, the bubble creation dialog 400 additionally provides a controls for providing a start time 440 and an end time 450 for the bubble. In an embodiment, before the start time 450 messages and other types of content can only be posted to the bubble by the bubble creator and other users can sign into the bubble, but cannot post content or messages. '''Dolcera comments:'''Bubble creator can post the comments or messages in the bubble which is visible to the other users.
|'''Description: Column 3, Line 53'''In an embodiment, the bubble creation dialog 400 additionally provides a control 470 to determine if a user must ask the bubble creator for permission to enter the bubble. The various embodiments of bubbles illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 7 are shown and described as being bounded located at a fixed location. In other embodiments, a bubble could be defined as having a dynamic location that varies over time (e.g. under advanced options) . For example, a bubble could be defined as having a location that tracks a moving person, vehicle or mobile device, such as, for example, passengers on a bus or subway train. '''Dolcera comments:''' Bubbles which are created by the user can be moved dynamically.
|Related reference
|-
|}
'''Note:''' Please note that the highlighted sentences in the above table are representing relevant sentences for the elements of the invention.
*'''Relevant reference''': In the light of the above relevant reference broad scope claims, covering Elements 1,2,3,4 of invention may not be possible. According to reference broad scope claims, covering virtual spheres or virtual objects at real world locations by users via their mobile devices, deciding how other users can interact with the virtual objects by the creator of the virtual objects, tying the virtual objects to a time window for future visibility, and the virtual objects being fixed to a location or moving based on the users specifications may not be possible. (Section - 102 of Novelty, similar invention claimed before effective date of filing.)
*'''Related reference''': In the light of the above related reference broad scope claims, covering elements 1,3,4 may not be possible. This reference broad scope claims, covering virtual spheres or virtual objects at real world locations by users via their mobile devices, tying the virtual objects to a time window for future visibility and the virtual objects being fixed to a location or moving based on the users specifications may not be possible. (Section - 103 of Obviousness, some of the elements of invention claimed before effective date of filing.)
 

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=Analysis: Applicable non-patent literature found=
{|border="2" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" width="100%"
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''S.No'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''Title'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''Element-1: Creating virtual spheres or virtual objects at real world locations by users via their mobile device'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''Element-2: The users who create the virtual objects decide how other users can interact with the virtual objects'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''Element-3: The virtual objects can be tied to a time window for future visibility'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''Element-4: The virtual objects are based on the user<nowiki>’</nowiki>s specifications – the virtual objects can be fixed to a location or moving'''
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''1'''
|[http://venturebeat.com/2012/08/24/startup-of-the-week-social-app-igobubble-lets-you-leave-virtual-bubbles-at-real-world-locations/ Social App Igobubble Lets You Leave Virtual Bubbles At Real-World Locations]
|align = "center"|_
|Location-aware free iPhone app Igobubble relaunched its latest version this week, with a face-lift of its user experience, an all-over redesign of its brand and graphics, and a new set of features to boot. The social discovery app allows users to meet new people nearby and share photos, videos and messages in virtual living bubbles at real world locations.
|align = "center"|_
|Igobubble is the only social discovery app that allows users to discover and share virtual content that can be anchored at real world locations, or can be carried on a smartphone. There are great dynamic new features such as a worldwide feed of activity, popularity lists, easy people discovery, and the ability to remotely drop bubbles at any location in the world.
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''2'''
|[http://www.prweb.com/releases/igobubble/destiny_bubbles/prweb9480965.htm Can A Virtual Bubble Find A Real-World Soulmate]
|Location-aware free iPhone app igobubble lets users create and release virtual bubbles at real world locations.
|Until now, users could release photos, videos and even messages in bottles that would float on digital waves. But from today users will also be able to harness the power of moving virtual objects to take a leap of fate and potentially find a soulmate, or at least have a laugh.
|align = "center"|_
|align = "center"|_
|-
|}
 

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'''* Patentability search report can be provided in excel or word format'''

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Prior Art Search - Sample

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=Sample Methodology for patentability or novelty search=
[[Image:Sample patentability search image.png|600px|center]]
 

=Scope for Sample Patentability Search on Virtual Object Overlay=
The scope of the project is to identify the relevant patent/non-patent literature related to '''virtual object overlay''' before effective filing date. This is a 'hypothetical' invention with a invention disclosure containing sample elements of the invention. Please note that this is a sample report that does not include a complete analysis. It does, however, represent the format of the deliverables and a sample view of the results of a patentability search. Dolcera works with the client closely to tweak the process, and the deliverables to suit company specific needs.

=Client documents=

[[Media:Client invention document.doc|Client Document]]
 

=Invention idea=
A method for overlaying real world with virtual objects having the following features,
* Creating virtual spheres or virtual objects at real world locations by users via their mobile devices.
* The users who create the virtual objects decide how other users can interact with the virtual objects.
* The virtual objects can be tied to a time window for future visibility.
* The virtual objects are based on the user’s specifications – the virtual objects can be fixed to a location or moving.
 

=Search methodology =

# Understood the invention by reading invention document provided by the client and divided the invention into multiple elements.
# Considered keywords from the invention document and collected classes related to the invention based on the technology mentioned in the invention document.
# Used Google prior-art search tool to identify both patent and non-patent prior-art data.
# Ran keyword searches in different patent databases such as Thomson Innovation, SIP, Micropat.
# Ran class based patent search in Thomson Innovation where broad keywords are combined with classifications collected to identify relevant prior-art.
# Conducted non-patent literature search using keywords to identify relevant prior-art from Google scholar, IEEE search, Scirus.
# Conducted non-patent literature search using inventor names and citations of prior-art patent documents.
# Analyzed the search results from different search strategies. Identified the relevant documents, map and mark the relevant context with relevancy for the prior-art identified.
# Reported the results to the client and discussed on the results.
 

=Search concepts=

{|border="2" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" width="100%"
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''Virtual reality'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''Virtual object'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''Time'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''Create'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''Access'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''Location'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''Confidure'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''Overlay'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''Touch'''
|-
|Augmented reality
|Virtual sphere
|Duration
|Add
|Permission
|Location based
|Configuration
|Overalaid
|Haptic
|-
|VAR scene
|Bubble
|Period
|Addition
|Rights
|Geo-centered
|Specification
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|Mobile phone
|-
|Virtual and/or augmented reality
|Real world object
|Span
|Creation
|
|Geo-coded
|Configured
|
|Mobile device
|-
|Artificial information
|Real world scene
|Future availability
|Creator
|
|Geo-coordinates
|
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|-
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|Virtual environment scene
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|Owner
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|User
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=Classifications=
{|border="2" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" width="100%"
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''US classification'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''Definition'''
|-
|345633
|Computer Graphics Processing And Selective Visual Display Systems <nowiki>>></nowiki> Computer Graphics Processing <nowiki>>></nowiki> Graphic Manipulation (Object Processing Or Display Attributes) <nowiki>>></nowiki> Merge Or Overlay <nowiki>>></nowiki> Placing Generated Data In Real Scene <nowiki>>></nowiki> Augmented Reality (Real-Time)
|-
|455566
|Telecommunications <nowiki>>></nowiki> Transmitter And Receiver At Same Station (E.G., Transceiver) <nowiki>>></nowiki> Radiotelephone Equipment Detail <nowiki>>></nowiki> Having Display
|-
|455456.1
|Telecommunications <nowiki>>></nowiki> Radiotelephone System <nowiki>>></nowiki> Zoned Or Cellular Telephone System <nowiki>>></nowiki> Location Monitoring
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''IPC classification'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''Definition'''
|-
|G06T001740
|Manipulating 3D images, e.g. using CAD graphics workstations
|-
|G06T001700
|Three dimensional (3D) modelling, e.g. data description of 3D objects
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''CPC classification'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''Definition'''
|-
|G06T001900
|Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics
|-
|G06T001500
|3D <nowiki>[</nowiki>Three Dimensional<nowiki>]</nowiki> image rendering
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''DWPI classification'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''Definition'''
|-
|T01-J40C
|Augmented reality systems
|-
|W04-W07E
|Virtual and augmented reality
|-
|W03-A08E7A
|Head-mounted display
|-
|}
 

=Search strategies=

==Patent search strategies==
Patent search strategies are developed using a combination of keywords, classifications, key assignees and inventors known in the space, national patent office databases etc., and combining the results obtained from the different sources. The link below opens a sample search strategy for the invention. The search strategy resulted in a total of 1965 results.

{|border="2" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" width="100%"
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''S.No'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''Patent search database'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''Scope'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''Query Timline: 03-25-2014'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''Hits'''
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''1'''
|align = "center" rowspan = "8"|'''Thomson Innovation'''
|Claims, Title or Abstract
|(object<nowiki>*</nowiki>1 NEAR6 overla<nowiki>*</nowiki>2) AND ((virtual OR augment<nowiki>*</nowiki>2) ADJ2 reality)
|align = "center"|'''120'''
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''2'''
|Full spec
|(((virtual OR augmented) ADJ1 reality) OR ((virtual ADJ3 augmented) ADJ1 reality) OR ("VAR" ADJ1 scene<nowiki>*</nowiki>1) OR (artificial ADJ1 information)) AND (object NEAR4 overla<nowiki>*</nowiki>2) AND (location<nowiki>*</nowiki>1) AND (time OR duration<nowiki>*</nowiki>1 OR period<nowiki>*</nowiki>1 OR span<nowiki>*</nowiki>1
|align = "center"|'''250'''
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''3'''
|Claims, Title or Abstract
|((virtual OR augmented) ADJ1 reality) AND (object NEAR4 overla<nowiki>*</nowiki>2) AND (time OR duration<nowiki>*</nowiki>1) AND ((virtual ADJ1 (object<nowiki>*</nowiki>1 OR sphere<nowiki>*</nowiki>1)) AND (location OR (location ADJ1 based))
|align = "center"|'''128'''
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''4'''
|Claims, Title or Abstract
|((virtual ADJ3 augmented) ADJ1 reality) AND ((object NEAR4 overla<nowiki>*</nowiki>2) AND (time OR duration<nowiki>*</nowiki>1 OR period<nowiki>*</nowiki>1 OR span<nowiki>*</nowiki>1 OR (future ADJ1 availability)) AND (((virtual ADJ1 (object<nowiki>*</nowiki>1 OR sphere<nowiki>*</nowiki>1)) OR (bubble<nowiki>*</nowiki>1) OR (real ADJ1 world ADJ1 object<nowiki>*</nowiki>1)) AND (location OR (location ADJ1 based) OR (geo?centered) OR (geo?coded)
|align = "center"|'''389'''
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''5'''
|Claims, Title or Abstract
|("VAR" ADJ1 scene<nowiki>*</nowiki>1) OR (artificial ADJ1 information)) AND (object NEAR4 overla<nowiki>*</nowiki>2) AND (time OR duration<nowiki>*</nowiki>1 OR period<nowiki>*</nowiki>1 OR span<nowiki>*</nowiki>1 OR (future ADJ1 availability)) AND ((bubble<nowiki>*</nowiki>1) OR (real ADJ1 world ADJ1 object<nowiki>*</nowiki>1) OR (real ADJ1 world ADJ1 scene<nowiki>*</nowiki>1) OR (virtual ADJ1 environment ADJ1 scene<nowiki>*</nowiki>1)) AND ((geo?centered) OR (geo?coded) OR (geo?coordinate<nowiki>*</nowiki>1))
|align = "center"|'''30'''
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''6'''
|Claims, Title or Abstract
|(creat<nowiki>*</nowiki>3 OR owner<nowiki>*</nowiki>1) AND (virtual ADJ1 object<nowiki>*</nowiki>1)
|align = "center"|'''16'''
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''7'''
|US Classificatin
|((345633) OR (455566) OR (455456.1)) AND (((virtual OR augmented) ADJ1 reality) OR ((virtual ADJ3 augmented) ADJ1 reality) OR ("VAR" ADJ1 scene<nowiki>*</nowiki>1) OR (artificial ADJ1 information)) AND (object NEAR4 overla<nowiki>*</nowiki>2) AND (location<nowiki>*</nowiki>1 </nowiki>AND (time OR duration<nowiki>*</nowiki>1 OR period<nowiki>*</nowiki>1 OR span<nowiki>*</nowiki>1
|align = "center"|'''35'''
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''8'''
|Claims, Title or Abstract
|(((virtual OR augmented) ADJ1 reality) OR ((virtual ADJ3 augmented) ADJ1 reality) OR ("VAR" ADJ1 scene<nowiki>*</nowiki>1) OR (artificial ADJ1 information))
|align = "center"|'''13'''
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|''' '''
|align = "center" colspan = "2"|'''Final-1'''
|align = "center"|'''1 OR 2 OR 3 OR 4 OR 5 OR 6 OR 7 OR 8'''
|align = "center"|'''975'''
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''9'''
|align = "center" rowspan = "6"|'''Micropat'''
|Claims, Title or Abstract
|(object<nowiki>*</nowiki>1 NEAR6 overla<nowiki>*</nowiki>2) AND ((virtual OR augment<nowiki>*</nowiki>2) ADJ2 reality)
|align = "center"|'''45'''
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''10'''
|Full spec
|(((virtual OR augmented) ADJ1 reality) OR ((virtual ADJ3 augmented) ADJ1 reality) OR ("VAR" ADJ1 scene<nowiki>*</nowiki>1) OR (artificial ADJ1 information)) AND (object NEAR4 overla<nowiki>*</nowiki>2) AND (location<nowiki>*</nowiki>1) AND (time OR duration<nowiki>*</nowiki>1 OR period<nowiki>*</nowiki>1 OR span<nowiki>*</nowiki>1
|align = "center"|'''355'''
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''11'''
|Claims, Title or Abstract
|((virtual OR augmented) ADJ1 reality) AND (object NEAR4 overla<nowiki>*</nowiki>2) AND (time OR duration<nowiki>*</nowiki>1) AND ((virtual ADJ1 (object<nowiki>*</nowiki>1 OR sphere<nowiki>*</nowiki>1)) AND (location OR (location ADJ1 based))
|align = "center"|'''8'''
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''12'''
|Claims, Title or Abstract
|((virtual ADJ3 augmented) ADJ1 reality) AND ((object NEAR4 overla<nowiki>*</nowiki>2) AND (time OR duration<nowiki>*</nowiki>1 OR period<nowiki>*</nowiki>1 OR span<nowiki>*</nowiki>1 OR (future ADJ1 availability)) AND (((virtual ADJ1 (object<nowiki>*</nowiki>1 OR sphere<nowiki>*</nowiki>1)) OR (bubble<nowiki>*</nowiki>1) OR (real ADJ1 world ADJ1 object<nowiki>*</nowiki>1)) AND (location OR (location ADJ1 based) OR (geo?centered) OR (geo?coded)
|align = "center"|'''15'''
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''13'''
|Claims, Title or Abstract
|("VAR" ADJ1 scene<nowiki>*</nowiki>1) OR (artificial ADJ1 information)) AND (object NEAR4 overla<nowiki>*</nowiki>2) AND (time OR duration<nowiki>*</nowiki>1 OR period<nowiki>*</nowiki>1 OR span<nowiki>*</nowiki>1 OR (future ADJ1 availability)) AND ((bubble<nowiki>*</nowiki>1) OR (real ADJ1 world ADJ1 object<nowiki>*</nowiki>1) OR (real ADJ1 world ADJ1 scene<nowiki>*</nowiki>1) OR (virtual ADJ1 environment ADJ1 scene<nowiki>*</nowiki>1)) AND ((geo?centered) OR (geo?coded) OR (geo?coordinate<nowiki>*</nowiki>1))
|align = "center"|'''25'''
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''14'''
|Claims, Title or Abstract
|(creat<nowiki>*</nowiki>3 OR owner<nowiki>*</nowiki>1) AND (virtual ADJ1 object<nowiki>*</nowiki>1)
|align = "center"|'''8'''
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|''' '''
|align = "center" colspan = "2"|'''Final-2'''
|align = "center"|'''9 OR 10 OR 11 OR 12 OR 13 OR 14'''
|align = "center"|'''450'''
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''15'''
|align = "center" rowspan = "4"|'''SIP'''
|Claims, Title or Abstract
|(((virtual OR augmented) ADJ1 reality) OR ((virtual ADJ3 augmented) ADJ1 reality) OR ("VAR" ADJ1 scene<nowiki>*</nowiki>1) OR (artificial ADJ1 information))
|align = "center"|'''21'''
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''16'''
|Claims, Title or Abstract
|(object <nowiki>+</nowiki> overla <nowiki>+</nowiki> virtual <nowiki>+</nowiki> reality
|align = "center"|'''55'''
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''17'''
|Claims, Title or Abstract
|(VAR scene) <nowiki>+</nowiki> (object OR overlap) <nowiki>+</nowiki> (time OR duration OR period OR span) <nowiki>+</nowiki> (bubble<nowiki>*</nowiki>1) <nowiki>+</nowiki> ((geo centered) OR (geo coded) OR (geo coordinate<nowiki>*</nowiki>1))
|align = "center"|'''90'''
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''18'''
|Claims, Title or Abstract
|(creat<nowiki>*</nowiki>3 <nowiki>+</nowiki> virtual <nowiki>+</nowiki> object)
|align = "center"|'''76'''
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|''' '''
|align = "center" colspan = "2"|'''Final-3'''
|align = "center"|'''15 OR 16 OR 17 OR 18'''
|align = "center"|'''240'''
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|''' '''
|align = "center" colspan = "2"|'''Combined Final Results'''
|align = "center"|'''Final-1 OR Final-2 OR Final-3'''
|align = "center"|'''[[Media:Search results consolidated.xlsx|1965]]'''
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==Non-patent search strategies==

Non patent search strategies, like patent searches use multiple sources of information including Google Scholar, Scopus etc. The link below opens a sample search strategy for the invention.

{|border="2" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" width="100%"
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''Non Patent literature database'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''Query Timeline: 03-25-2014'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''Hits'''
|-
|align = "center" rowspan = "6"|'''Google Patents'''
|user create virtual object <nowiki>~</nowiki>overlaid real world location time mobile
|align = "center"|'''1430'''
|-
|virtual sphere bubble with location information mobile application (haptic OR touch)
|align = "center"|'''4350'''
|-
|<nowiki>~</nowiki>access virtual bubble through mobile in augmented reality
|align = "center"|'''3460'''
|-
|<nowiki>~</nowiki>create virtual bubbles for future access augmented reality
|align = "center"|'''2410'''
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|augmented reality virtual bubbles
|align = "center"|'''94'''
|-
|(<nowiki>~</nowiki>create "virtual object" location time real world mobile)
|align = "center"|'''1'''
|-
|align = "center" rowspan = "5"|'''IEEE scholar'''
|virtual sphere bubble with location information mobile application "augmented reality"
|align = "center"|'''152'''
|-
|create virtual bubbles for future access "augmented reality"
|align = "center"|'''456'''
|-
|create ("virtual object" OR "virtual sphere" OR "bubble") location time ("augmented reality" OR "virtual reality") haptic
|align = "center"|'''4460'''
|-
|create ("virtual object" OR "virtual sphere" OR "bubble") "geographic location" time ("augmented reality" OR "virtual reality")
|align = "center"|'''170'''
|-
|(create ("virtual object" OR "virtual sphere" OR "bubble") location time ("augmented reality" OR "virtual reality"))
|align = "center"|'''403'''
|-
|align = "center" rowspan = "5"|'''Scirus'''
|virtual sphere bubble with location information mobile application "augmented reality"
|align = "center"|'''143'''
|-
|create virtual bubbles for future access "augmented reality"
|align = "center"|'''759'''
|-
|create ("virtual object" OR "virtual sphere" OR "bubble") location time ("augmented reality" OR "virtual reality") haptic
|align = "center"|'''2567'''
|-
|create ("virtual object" OR "virtual sphere" OR "bubble") "geographic location" time ("augmented reality" OR "virtual reality")
|align = "center"|'''1345'''
|-
|(create ("virtual object" OR "virtual sphere" OR "bubble") location time ("augmented reality" OR "virtual reality"))
|align = "center"|'''94'''
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=Analysis: Applicable patent references found=

The 1965 results obtained from the search are manually analyzed to short-list and document the most relevant and related references. A USC. 35, 102/103 assessment is done, if required by the client. This sample does not include a 'legal' recommendation.

{|border="2" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" width="100%"
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''S.No'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''Patent/Publication number'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''Element-1: Creating virtual spheres or virtual objects at real world locations by users via their mobile device'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''Element-2: The users who create the virtual objects decide how other users can interact with the virtual objects'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''Element-3: The virtual objects can be tied to a time window for future visibility'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''Element-4: The virtual objects are based on the user<nowiki>’</nowiki>s specifications – the virtual objects can be fixed to a location or moving'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''Relevancy'''
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''1'''
|[https://www.google.com/patents/WO2012155179A1?cl=en WO2012155179A1]
|'''Description: Column 5, Line 32'''When the user creates a new virtual object a list of template canvases will be presented to act as the "starting point" for the new object. In this example the user device are in the form of, smart phones 108, tablet computer devices 110, notebook computer 112 and mobile computing device 114, the mobile computing device may for instance be a navigation system or other in-car computing system. '''Dolcera comments:''' User creates a new virtual object from the user device which is a portable device.
|'''Description: Column 3, Line 12'''comprise a step of receiving data representing a user input signifying a user initiated interaction with a virtual object. The user initiated interaction can include any one of: the user using the virtual object; the user copying the virtual object; the user retaining the virtual object; me user viewing the virtual object; the user accessing the virtual object; the user accepting the virtual object; the user capturing the virtual object; the user moving the virtual object; the user modifying the virtual object; and the user releasing the virtual object. '''Dolcera comments:'''User who created the virtual object decides how the object interacts with other users for example accessing, modifying, using the object.
|'''Description: Column 3, Line 20'''The step of updating virtual object behaviour data can include updating data that indirectly moderates a behaviour of the virtual object. The method can include incrementing, decrementing or re-setting a time to live of a virtual object in response to a user interaction with a virtual object. '''Dolcera comments:''' The user increment or decrements or re-sets a time to live for the virtual object.
|'''Description: Column 4, Line 21'''Some aspects can be used to modulate interactions with other virtual objects or users. This data can be data relating to one or more of the following: Location and movement data - an important aspect of many virtual objects is their position and ability to move. Thus each virtual object will have at least one item of location data associated with it. Location data can include, but is not limited to: Current position. Movement status, e.g. whether the virtual objection is fixed, mobile, autonomous etc. Movement parameters, such as speed, direction, conditions upon movement. Target position, destination. Historical position, originating position. '''Dolcera comments:'''The user created virtual object can be made fixed or movable.
|Relevant reference
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''2'''
|[http://www.google.com/patents/US20120324018 US20120324018A1]
|'''Description: Column 2, Line 35'''In an embodiment, bubbles can be created dynamically by users via their location aware mobile devices. FIG. 4 illustrates an embodiment of a bubble creation dialog 400. The bubble creation dialog 400 provides a freeform text entry box 410 that allows users to enter a title for the bubble. '''Description: Column 3, Line 46'''The bubble creation dialog 400 additionally provides a text entry box 420 that allows users to enter a type for the bubble. The bubble type 420 generally reflects the purpose of the or the content of the bubble. '''Dolcera Comments:''' Bubbles are created by the users dynamically based on the location of the mobile devices.
|
|'''Description: Column 3, Line 50'''Referring back to FIG. 4, the bubble creation dialog 400 additionally provides a controls for providing a start time 440 and an end time 450 for the bubble. In an embodiment, before the start time 450 messages and other types of content can only be posted to the bubble by the bubble creator and other users can sign into the bubble, but cannot post content or messages. '''Dolcera comments:'''Bubble creator can post the comments or messages in the bubble which is visible to the other users.
|'''Description: Column 3, Line 53'''In an embodiment, the bubble creation dialog 400 additionally provides a control 470 to determine if a user must ask the bubble creator for permission to enter the bubble. The various embodiments of bubbles illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 7 are shown and described as being bounded located at a fixed location. In other embodiments, a bubble could be defined as having a dynamic location that varies over time (e.g. under advanced options) . For example, a bubble could be defined as having a location that tracks a moving person, vehicle or mobile device, such as, for example, passengers on a bus or subway train. '''Dolcera comments:''' Bubbles which are created by the user can be moved dynamically.
|Related reference
|-
|}
'''Note:''' Please note that the highlighted sentences in the above table are representing relevant sentences for the elements of the invention.
*'''Relevant reference''': In the light of the above relevant reference broad scope claims, covering Elements 1,2,3,4 of invention may not be possible. According to reference broad scope claims, covering virtual spheres or virtual objects at real world locations by users via their mobile devices, deciding how other users can interact with the virtual objects by the creator of the virtual objects, tying the virtual objects to a time window for future visibility, and the virtual objects being fixed to a location or moving based on the users specifications may not be possible. (Section - 102 of Novelty, similar invention claimed before effective date of filing.)
*'''Related reference''': In the light of the above related reference broad scope claims, covering elements 1,3,4 may not be possible. This reference broad scope claims, covering virtual spheres or virtual objects at real world locations by users via their mobile devices, tying the virtual objects to a time window for future visibility and the virtual objects being fixed to a location or moving based on the users specifications may not be possible. (Section - 103 of Obviousness, some of the elements of invention claimed before effective date of filing.)
 

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=Analysis: Applicable non-patent literature found=
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|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''S.No'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''Title'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''Element-1: Creating virtual spheres or virtual objects at real world locations by users via their mobile device'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''Element-2: The users who create the virtual objects decide how other users can interact with the virtual objects'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''Element-3: The virtual objects can be tied to a time window for future visibility'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''Element-4: The virtual objects are based on the user<nowiki>’</nowiki>s specifications – the virtual objects can be fixed to a location or moving'''
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''1'''
|[http://venturebeat.com/2012/08/24/startup-of-the-week-social-app-igobubble-lets-you-leave-virtual-bubbles-at-real-world-locations/ Social App Igobubble Lets You Leave Virtual Bubbles At Real-World Locations]
|align = "center"|_
|Location-aware free iPhone app Igobubble relaunched its latest version this week, with a face-lift of its user experience, an all-over redesign of its brand and graphics, and a new set of features to boot. The social discovery app allows users to meet new people nearby and share photos, videos and messages in virtual living bubbles at real world locations.
|align = "center"|_
|Igobubble is the only social discovery app that allows users to discover and share virtual content that can be anchored at real world locations, or can be carried on a smartphone. There are great dynamic new features such as a worldwide feed of activity, popularity lists, easy people discovery, and the ability to remotely drop bubbles at any location in the world.
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''2'''
|[http://www.prweb.com/releases/igobubble/destiny_bubbles/prweb9480965.htm Can A Virtual Bubble Find A Real-World Soulmate]
|Location-aware free iPhone app igobubble lets users create and release virtual bubbles at real world locations.
|Until now, users could release photos, videos and even messages in bottles that would float on digital waves. But from today users will also be able to harness the power of moving virtual objects to take a leap of fate and potentially find a soulmate, or at least have a laugh.
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* [[Variable Valve Timing - Sample]]
|-
| valign = "top" |

===STN Search Reports===
* [[Markush Search Report]]

=== Dashboard ===
* [http://client.dolcera.com/dashboard/dashboard.html?workfilegroup_id=10 Alopecia areata dashboard - live]
** ([[Alopecia Areata Dashboard Screenshots|Screenshots only]])
* [http://www.dolcera.com/ipmapdemo/stent_model.swf Stent dashboard]
* [http://www.dolcera.com/website/demos/dna/main.html Sequence dashboard]
* [[Legal Updates Demo|Legal updates dashboard]]
* [http://client.dolcera.com/dashboard/dashboard.html?workfile_id=587 RNAi Dashboard]
| valign = "top" |

=== Dashboard ===
* [http://client.dolcera.com/dashboard/dashboard.html?workfilegroup_id=27 Automotive dashboard - live]
** [[Automotive Dashboard Screenshots|Screenshots only]]
* [http://client.dolcera.com/dashboard/dashboard.html?workfile_id=54 WiMAX dashboard - live]
** [[WiMAX Dashboard Screenshots|Screenshots only]]
* [http://www.dolcera.com/ipmapdemo/rfid_model.swf RFID dashboard]

=== IP Valuation ===

*[[Holographic Image Display]]
|-
| valign = "top" |

=== Prior Art / Invalidation / FTO Search ===
* [http://dolcera.com/client/d8r3/hairloss_map.htm Alopecia/Hair loss IPMap]
* [[Markush Structure Search Sample]]
==== Study: In re Bilski Impact ====
* [[In re Bilski Impact assessed from US PAIR Information]]
| valign = "top" |

=== Prior Art / Invalidation / FTO Search ===
* [[Prior Art Search Process]]
* [http://www.dolcera.com/ipmapdemo/satellite_antenna/ipmap.html Satellite Antenna IPMap]
* [http://www.dolcera.com/ipmapdemo/rfid/ipmap.html RFID IPMap]
* [http://www.dolcera.com/ipmapdemo/multimodal_apps/ipmap.html Multimodal Applications IPMap]
* [http://www.dolcera.com/ipmapdemo/Invalidation_US4825448.htm Invalidation Claim Chart Sample]
|-
|}

===Clinical Trial Database===
*[[Clinical Trial Database]]

== Business & Information Research Services ==
{| style="border:1px solid #AAA; background:#E9E9E9;width:100%" align="center"
|-
! style="background:lightgrey" valign=top width=50%|
===Life Sciences and Chemistry===
! style="background:lightgrey" valign=top width=50%|
===Technology===
|-
| valign=top |
* [[Diabetes products and services]]
* [[Drug Metabolism]]
* [[Toxicology]]
* [[Osteoporosis]]
* [[Oral Diabetes Drugs]]
* [[Ureteral Stent]]
* [[Premium Coffee Consumers Market Segmentation|Premium Coffee - Market Positioning]]
* [[Dolcera's Poster on Industrial Biotechnology|Industrial biotechnology]]
* [[OTC products for acne treatment]]
* [[Botox - from Medical Procedure to Household Word]]
* [[Digestive Remedies Market in India and China]]
| valign=top |
* [[4G wireless technology developments]]
* [[HDTV in the US]]
* [http://www.dolcera.com/ipmapdemo/innovation_explorer/innovation_explorer.html Household robotics Innovation Explorer]
* [[Web video]]
* [[OLED Mobile Phones Market Research and Analysis Report]] | ([http://www.viddler.com/explore/dolcera/videos/6/ Video])
* [[Virtualization]]
* [[Cloud Computing]]
* [[Estimation of liquid carrying vehicles in USA]]
* [[A market study on Hybrid vehicles and the concept of V2G]]
* [[Patent Valuation]]
|-
! style="background:lightgrey" valign=top colspan=2 |

===Finance===
|-
| valign=top colspan=2 |
* [[Innovative personal finance products]]
* [[Life Insurance Industry in US]]
|}

== Dolcera Technology Platforms ==
{| style="border:1px solid #AAA; background:#E9E9E9;width:100%" align="center"
|-
| align = "top" |

==== Dashboard 1.1 ====
* [http://www.dolcera.com/auth/dashboarddemo/dashboard.php?workfilegroup_id=154 Demo Dashboard (Alopecia)]
** [[Access details]]
* [[Sample list of patent numbers]]
* [http://www.dolcera.com/auth/index.php Dashboard login page]

==== [[Workflow for creating a Dashboard]] ====

==== IP and Products dashboard ====
* [http://client.dolcera.com/dashboard/dashboard.html?workfilegroup_id=10 Alopecia areata dashboard]
* [http://www.dolcera.com/ipmapdemo/stent_model.swf Stent dashboard]
* [[Legal Updates Demo|Legal updates dashboard]]
* [http://client.dolcera.com/dashboard/dashboard.html?workfile_id=54 4G wireless product and patent dashboard]

==== Patent-pathway mapping ====
* [[Inflammation and cardiovascular drugs#Interactive signaling pathways and patents|Patent-pathway mapping]]
==== Sequence dashboard ====
* [http://www.dolcera.com/website/demos/dna/main.html Sequence dashboard]

==== Design analysis ====
* [http://www.dolcera.com/website/demos/dental/main.html Dental Implant Design Analysis]

==== Innovation explorer ====
* [http://www.dolcera.com/ipmapdemo/innovation_explorer/innovation_explorer.html Household robotics innovation explorer]
==== KPort ====
* [http://dolcera.com/website/demos/kport/main.html Collaboration Portal]

|-
|}

=== Dolcera Offerings summary ===
* [[Dolcera Offerings|Dolcera offerings summary]]

=== [[Technology Support]] ===

==Like any of these sample reports?==
 '''These are sample reports with brief analysis''' 
'''Dolcera can provide a comprehensive report customized to your needs'''
{|border="2" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" align="center" "
|style="background:lightgrey" align = "center" colspan = "3"|'''[mailto:info@dolcera.com Buy the customized report from Dolcera]'''
|-
| align = "center"| [http://www.dolcera.com/website_prod/services/ip-patent-analytics-services Patent Analytics Services]
|align = "center"| [http://www.dolcera.com/website_prod/services/business-research-services Market Research Services]
|align = "center"| [http://www.dolcera.com/website_prod/tools/patent-dashboard Purchase Patent Dashboard]
|-
|align = "center"| [http://www.dolcera.com/website_prod/services/ip-patent-analytics-services/patent-search/patent-landscapes Patent Landscape Services]
|align = "center"| [http://www.dolcera.com/website_prod/research-processes Dolcera Processes]
|align = "center"| [http://www.dolcera.com/website_prod/industries Industry Focus]
|-
|align = "center"| [http://www.dolcera.com/website_prod/services/ip-patent-analytics-services/patent-search/patent-landscapes Patent Search Services]
|align = "center"| [http://www.dolcera.com/website_prod/services/ip-patent-analytics-services/alerts-and-updates Patent Alerting Services]
|align = "center"| [http://www.dolcera.com/website_prod/tools Dolcera Tools]
|-
|}
 

----
{| style="border:1px solid #AAA; background:#E9E9E9" align="center"
|-
! style="background:lightgrey" | Contact Dolcera
|-
! style="background:lightgrey" | Samir Raiyani
|-
| '''Email''': [mailto:info@dolcera.com info@dolcera.com]
|-
| '''Phone''': +1-650-269-7952, +91-40-2355-3493
|}

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2010-09-07T13:59:24Z

Manikandan: /* Landscape reports */

__NOTOC__
===[[#Intellectual Property (IP) Services|Intellectual Property(IP) Services]]===
===[[#Business & Information Research Services|Business and Information Research Services]]===
===[[#Dolcera Technology Platforms|Dolcera Technology Platform]]===

== Intellectual Property (IP) Services ==
{| style="border:1px solid #AAA; background:#E9E9E9;width:100%" align="center"
|-
! style="background:lightgrey;width:50%" valign = "top" |
===Life Sciences and Chemistry===
! style="background:lightgrey;width:50%" valign = "top" |
===Technology===
|-
| valign = "top" |
=== Landscape reports ===
* [[Alopecia - Hair Loss]] | ([http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAIoyKuKQ6o Video])
* [[Inflammation and cardiovascular drugs]]
* [[RNA Interference]]
* [[RNAi Database sample wiki]] | ([http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsZLUSPn3cg Video])
* [[Choline Bitartarate]]
* [[Non-wovens]]
* [[Pressure sensitive adhesives]] | ([http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plP3TzjYsiQ Video])
* [[Ureteral Stent]]
* [[Smart miniature drug delivery systems]] | ([http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vARe9eBFsq4 Video])
* [[Silicone Hydrogel contact lens]]
* [[Biofuels database sample wiki]]
* [[SC Johnson]]
* [[Pinene: An off flavor in mango juice]] | ([http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4fI1rjPjSg Video])
| valign = "top" |

=== Landscape Reports ===
* [[Hybrid Electric Vehicle Battery System]]
* [[Supply Chain RFID Applications]]
* [[Insurance sector]]
* [[CDMA Basics]]
* [[Quality of Service on CDMA platforms]]
* [[OLED - Organic Light Emitting Diode]]
* [[Carbon Nanotubes (CNT)]] | ([http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvZqBy8XvIE Video])
* [[Metallic and Ceramic construction materials]]
* [[Transactional memory]]
* [[Invalidation Search on a patent in the semiconductors space|Invalidation Search]]
* [[Golf Club Head Landscape]]
* [[Interferon For Treatment of Melanoma]]
* [[Antibody against TNF]]
* [[Variable Valve Timing - Sample]]
|-
| valign = "top" |

===STN Search Reports===
* [[Markush Search Report]]

=== Dashboard ===
* [http://client.dolcera.com/dashboard/dashboard.html?workfilegroup_id=10 Alopecia areata dashboard - live]
** ([[Alopecia Areata Dashboard Screenshots|Screenshots only]])
* [http://www.dolcera.com/ipmapdemo/stent_model.swf Stent dashboard]
* [http://www.dolcera.com/website/demos/dna/main.html Sequence dashboard]
* [[Legal Updates Demo|Legal updates dashboard]]
* [http://client.dolcera.com/dashboard/dashboard.html?workfile_id=587 RNAi Dashboard]
| valign = "top" |

=== Dashboard ===
* [http://client.dolcera.com/dashboard/dashboard.html?workfilegroup_id=27 Automotive dashboard - live]
** [[Automotive Dashboard Screenshots|Screenshots only]]
* [http://client.dolcera.com/dashboard/dashboard.html?workfile_id=54 WiMAX dashboard - live]
** [[WiMAX Dashboard Screenshots|Screenshots only]]
* [http://www.dolcera.com/ipmapdemo/rfid_model.swf RFID dashboard]

=== IP Valuation ===

*[[Holographic Image Display]]
|-
| valign = "top" |

=== Prior Art / Invalidation / FTO Search ===
* [http://dolcera.com/client/d8r3/hairloss_map.htm Alopecia/Hair loss IPMap]
* [[Markush Structure Search Sample]]
==== Study: In re Bilski Impact ====
* [[In re Bilski Impact assessed from US PAIR Information]]
| valign = "top" |

=== Prior Art / Invalidation / FTO Search ===
* [[Prior Art Search Process]]
* [http://www.dolcera.com/ipmapdemo/satellite_antenna/ipmap.html Satellite Antenna IPMap]
* [http://www.dolcera.com/ipmapdemo/rfid/ipmap.html RFID IPMap]
* [http://www.dolcera.com/ipmapdemo/multimodal_apps/ipmap.html Multimodal Applications IPMap]
* [http://www.dolcera.com/ipmapdemo/Invalidation_US4825448.htm Invalidation Claim Chart Sample]
|-
|}

===Clinical Trial Database===
*[[Clinical Trial Database]]

== Business & Information Research Services ==
{| style="border:1px solid #AAA; background:#E9E9E9;width:100%" align="center"
|-
! style="background:lightgrey" valign=top width=50%|
===Life Sciences and Chemistry===
! style="background:lightgrey" valign=top width=50%|
===Technology===
|-
| valign=top |
* [[Diabetes products and services]]
* [[Drug Metabolism]]
* [[Toxicology]]
* [[Osteoporosis]]
* [[Oral Diabetes Drugs]]
* [[Ureteral Stent]]
* [[Premium Coffee Consumers Market Segmentation|Premium Coffee - Market Positioning]]
* [[Dolcera's Poster on Industrial Biotechnology|Industrial biotechnology]]
* [[OTC products for acne treatment]]
* [[Botox - from Medical Procedure to Household Word]]
* [[Digestive Remedies Market in India and China]]
| valign=top |
* [[4G wireless technology developments]]
* [[HDTV in the US]]
* [http://www.dolcera.com/ipmapdemo/innovation_explorer/innovation_explorer.html Household robotics Innovation Explorer]
* [[Web video]]
* [[OLED Mobile Phones Market Research and Analysis Report]] | ([http://www.viddler.com/explore/dolcera/videos/6/ Video])
* [[Virtualization]]
* [[Cloud Computing]]
* [[Estimation of liquid carrying vehicles in USA]]
* [[A market study on Hybrid vehicles and the concept of V2G]]
* [[Patent Valuation]]
|-
! style="background:lightgrey" valign=top colspan=2 |

===Finance===
|-
| valign=top colspan=2 |
* [[Innovative personal finance products]]
* [[Life Insurance Industry in US]]
|}

== Dolcera Technology Platforms ==
{| style="border:1px solid #AAA; background:#E9E9E9;width:100%" align="center"
|-
| align = "top" |

==== Dashboard 1.1 ====
* [http://www.dolcera.com/auth/dashboarddemo/dashboard.php?workfilegroup_id=154 Demo Dashboard (Alopecia)]
** [[Access details]]
* [[Sample list of patent numbers]]
* [http://www.dolcera.com/auth/index.php Dashboard login page]

==== [[Workflow for creating a Dashboard]] ====

==== IP and Products dashboard ====
* [http://client.dolcera.com/dashboard/dashboard.html?workfilegroup_id=10 Alopecia areata dashboard]
* [http://www.dolcera.com/ipmapdemo/stent_model.swf Stent dashboard]
* [[Legal Updates Demo|Legal updates dashboard]]
* [http://client.dolcera.com/dashboard/dashboard.html?workfile_id=54 4G wireless product and patent dashboard]

==== Patent-pathway mapping ====
* [[Inflammation and cardiovascular drugs#Interactive signaling pathways and patents|Patent-pathway mapping]]
==== Sequence dashboard ====
* [http://www.dolcera.com/website/demos/dna/main.html Sequence dashboard]

==== Design analysis ====
* [http://www.dolcera.com/website/demos/dental/main.html Dental Implant Design Analysis]

==== Innovation explorer ====
* [http://www.dolcera.com/ipmapdemo/innovation_explorer/innovation_explorer.html Household robotics innovation explorer]
==== KPort ====
* [http://dolcera.com/website/demos/kport/main.html Collaboration Portal]

|-
|}

=== Dolcera Offerings summary ===
* [[Dolcera Offerings|Dolcera offerings summary]]

=== [[Technology Support]] ===

==Like any of these sample reports?==
 '''These are sample reports with brief analysis''' 
'''Dolcera can provide a comprehensive report customized to your needs'''
{|border="2" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" align="center" "
|style="background:lightgrey" align = "center" colspan = "3"|'''[mailto:info@dolcera.com Buy the customized report from Dolcera]'''
|-
| align = "center"| [http://www.dolcera.com/website_prod/services/ip-patent-analytics-services Patent Analytics Services]
|align = "center"| [http://www.dolcera.com/website_prod/services/business-research-services Market Research Services]
|align = "center"| [http://www.dolcera.com/website_prod/tools/patent-dashboard Purchase Patent Dashboard]
|-
|align = "center"| [http://www.dolcera.com/website_prod/services/ip-patent-analytics-services/patent-search/patent-landscapes Patent Landscape Services]
|align = "center"| [http://www.dolcera.com/website_prod/research-processes Dolcera Processes]
|align = "center"| [http://www.dolcera.com/website_prod/industries Industry Focus]
|-
|align = "center"| [http://www.dolcera.com/website_prod/services/ip-patent-analytics-services/patent-search/patent-landscapes Patent Search Services]
|align = "center"| [http://www.dolcera.com/website_prod/services/ip-patent-analytics-services/alerts-and-updates Patent Alerting Services]
|align = "center"| [http://www.dolcera.com/website_prod/tools Dolcera Tools]
|-
|}
 

----
{| style="border:1px solid #AAA; background:#E9E9E9" align="center"
|-
! style="background:lightgrey" | Contact Dolcera
|-
! style="background:lightgrey" | Samir Raiyani
|-
| '''Email''': [mailto:info@dolcera.com info@dolcera.com]
|-
| '''Phone''': +1-650-269-7952, +91-40-2355-3493
|}

Main Page

2010-08-20T13:56:15Z

Manikandan: /* Landscape Reports */

__NOTOC__
===[[#Intellectual Property (IP) Services|Intellectual Property(IP) Services]]===
===[[#Business & Information Research Services|Business and Information Research Services]]===
===[[#Dolcera Technology Platforms|Dolcera Technology Platform]]===

== Intellectual Property (IP) Services ==
{| style="border:1px solid #AAA; background:#E9E9E9;width:100%" align="center"
|-
! style="background:lightgrey;width:50%" valign = "top" |
===Life Sciences and Chemistry===
! style="background:lightgrey;width:50%" valign = "top" |
===Technology===
|-
| valign = "top" |
=== Landscape reports ===
* [[Alopecia - Hair Loss]] | ([http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAIoyKuKQ6o Video])
* [[Inflammation and cardiovascular drugs]]
* [[RNA Interference]]
* [[RNAi Database sample wiki]] | ([http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsZLUSPn3cg Video])
* [[Choline Bitartarate]]
* [[Non-wovens]]
* [[Pressure sensitive adhesives]] | ([http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plP3TzjYsiQ Video])
* [[Ureteral Stent]]
* [[Smart miniature drug delivery systems]]
* [[Silicone Hydrogel contact lens]]
* [[Biofuels database sample wiki]]
* [[SC Johnson]]
* [[Pinene: An off flavor in mango juice]] | ([http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4fI1rjPjSg Video])
| valign = "top" |

=== Landscape Reports ===
* [[Hybrid Electric Vehicle Battery System]]
* [[Supply Chain RFID Applications]]
* [[Insurance sector]]
* [[CDMA Basics]]
* [[Quality of Service on CDMA platforms]]
* [[OLED - Organic Light Emitting Diode]]
* [[Carbon Nanotubes (CNT)]] | ([http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvZqBy8XvIE Video])
* [[Metallic and Ceramic construction materials]]
* [[Transactional memory]]
* [[Invalidation Search on a patent in the semiconductors space|Invalidation Search]]
* [[Golf Club Head Landscape]]
* [[Interferon For Treatment of Melanoma]]
* [[Antibody against TNF]]
* [[Variable Valve Timing - Sample]]
|-
| valign = "top" |

===STN Search Reports===
* [[Markush Search Report]]

=== Dashboard ===
* [http://client.dolcera.com/dashboard/dashboard.html?workfilegroup_id=10 Alopecia areata dashboard - live]
** ([[Alopecia Areata Dashboard Screenshots|Screenshots only]])
* [http://www.dolcera.com/ipmapdemo/stent_model.swf Stent dashboard]
* [http://www.dolcera.com/website/demos/dna/main.html Sequence dashboard]
* [[Legal Updates Demo|Legal updates dashboard]]
* [http://client.dolcera.com/dashboard/dashboard.html?workfile_id=587 RNAi Dashboard]
| valign = "top" |

=== Dashboard ===
* [http://client.dolcera.com/dashboard/dashboard.html?workfilegroup_id=27 Automotive dashboard - live]
** [[Automotive Dashboard Screenshots|Screenshots only]]
* [http://client.dolcera.com/dashboard/dashboard.html?workfile_id=54 WiMAX dashboard - live]
** [[WiMAX Dashboard Screenshots|Screenshots only]]
* [http://www.dolcera.com/ipmapdemo/rfid_model.swf RFID dashboard]

=== IP Valuation ===

*[[Holographic Image Display]]
|-
| valign = "top" |

=== Prior Art / Invalidation / FTO Search ===
* [http://dolcera.com/client/d8r3/hairloss_map.htm Alopecia/Hair loss IPMap]
* [[Markush Structure Search Sample]]
==== Study: In re Bilski Impact ====
* [[In re Bilski Impact assessed from US PAIR Information]]
| valign = "top" |

=== Prior Art / Invalidation / FTO Search ===
* [[Prior Art Search Process]]
* [http://www.dolcera.com/ipmapdemo/satellite_antenna/ipmap.html Satellite Antenna IPMap]
* [http://www.dolcera.com/ipmapdemo/rfid/ipmap.html RFID IPMap]
* [http://www.dolcera.com/ipmapdemo/multimodal_apps/ipmap.html Multimodal Applications IPMap]
* [http://www.dolcera.com/ipmapdemo/Invalidation_US4825448.htm Invalidation Claim Chart Sample]
|-
|}

===Clinical Trial Database===
*[[Clinical Trial Database]]

== Business & Information Research Services ==
{| style="border:1px solid #AAA; background:#E9E9E9;width:100%" align="center"
|-
! style="background:lightgrey" valign=top width=50%|
===Life Sciences and Chemistry===
! style="background:lightgrey" valign=top width=50%|
===Technology===
|-
| valign=top |
* [[Diabetes products and services]]
* [[Drug Metabolism]]
* [[Toxicology]]
* [[Osteoporosis]]
* [[Oral Diabetes Drugs]]
* [[Ureteral Stent]]
* [[Premium Coffee Consumers Market Segmentation|Premium Coffee - Market Positioning]]
* [[Dolcera's Poster on Industrial Biotechnology|Industrial biotechnology]]
* [[OTC products for acne treatment]]
* [[Botox - from Medical Procedure to Household Word]]
* [[Digestive Remedies Market in India and China]]
| valign=top |
* [[4G wireless technology developments]]
* [[HDTV in the US]]
* [http://www.dolcera.com/ipmapdemo/innovation_explorer/innovation_explorer.html Household robotics Innovation Explorer]
* [[Web video]]
* [[OLED Mobile Phones Market Research and Analysis Report]] | ([http://www.viddler.com/explore/dolcera/videos/6/ Video])
* [[Virtualization]]
* [[Cloud Computing]]
* [[Estimation of liquid carrying vehicles in USA]]
* [[A market study on Hybrid vehicles and the concept of V2G]]
* [[Patent Valuation]]
|-
! style="background:lightgrey" valign=top colspan=2 |

===Finance===
|-
| valign=top colspan=2 |
* [[Innovative personal finance products]]
* [[Life Insurance Industry in US]]
|}

== Dolcera Technology Platforms ==
{| style="border:1px solid #AAA; background:#E9E9E9;width:100%" align="center"
|-
| align = "top" |

==== Dashboard 1.1 ====
* [http://www.dolcera.com/auth/dashboarddemo/dashboard.php?workfilegroup_id=154 Demo Dashboard (Alopecia)]
** [[Access details]]
* [[Sample list of patent numbers]]
* [http://www.dolcera.com/auth/index.php Dashboard login page]

==== [[Workflow for creating a Dashboard]] ====

==== IP and Products dashboard ====
* [http://client.dolcera.com/dashboard/dashboard.html?workfilegroup_id=10 Alopecia areata dashboard]
* [http://www.dolcera.com/ipmapdemo/stent_model.swf Stent dashboard]
* [[Legal Updates Demo|Legal updates dashboard]]
* [http://client.dolcera.com/dashboard/dashboard.html?workfile_id=54 4G wireless product and patent dashboard]

==== Patent-pathway mapping ====
* [[Inflammation and cardiovascular drugs#Interactive signaling pathways and patents|Patent-pathway mapping]]
==== Sequence dashboard ====
* [http://www.dolcera.com/website/demos/dna/main.html Sequence dashboard]

==== Design analysis ====
* [http://www.dolcera.com/website/demos/dental/main.html Dental Implant Design Analysis]

==== Innovation explorer ====
* [http://www.dolcera.com/ipmapdemo/innovation_explorer/innovation_explorer.html Household robotics innovation explorer]
==== KPort ====
* [http://dolcera.com/website/demos/kport/main.html Collaboration Portal]

|-
|}

=== Dolcera Offerings summary ===
* [[Dolcera Offerings|Dolcera offerings summary]]

=== [[Technology Support]] ===

==Like any of these sample reports?==
 '''These are sample reports with brief analysis''' 
'''Dolcera can provide a comprehensive report customized to your needs'''
{|border="2" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" align="center" "
|style="background:lightgrey" align = "center" colspan = "3"|'''[mailto:info@dolcera.com Buy the customized report from Dolcera]'''
|-
| align = "center"| [http://www.dolcera.com/website_prod/services/ip-patent-analytics-services Patent Analytics Services]
|align = "center"| [http://www.dolcera.com/website_prod/services/business-research-services Market Research Services]
|align = "center"| [http://www.dolcera.com/website_prod/tools/patent-dashboard Purchase Patent Dashboard]
|-
|align = "center"| [http://www.dolcera.com/website_prod/services/ip-patent-analytics-services/patent-search/patent-landscapes Patent Landscape Services]
|align = "center"| [http://www.dolcera.com/website_prod/research-processes Dolcera Processes]
|align = "center"| [http://www.dolcera.com/website_prod/industries Industry Focus]
|-
|align = "center"| [http://www.dolcera.com/website_prod/services/ip-patent-analytics-services/patent-search/patent-landscapes Patent Search Services]
|align = "center"| [http://www.dolcera.com/website_prod/services/ip-patent-analytics-services/alerts-and-updates Patent Alerting Services]
|align = "center"| [http://www.dolcera.com/website_prod/tools Dolcera Tools]
|-
|}
 

----
{| style="border:1px solid #AAA; background:#E9E9E9" align="center"
|-
! style="background:lightgrey" | Contact Dolcera
|-
! style="background:lightgrey" | Samir Raiyani
|-
| '''Email''': [mailto:info@dolcera.com info@dolcera.com]
|-
| '''Phone''': +1-650-269-7952, +91-40-2355-3493
|}

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2010-07-06T17:05:13Z

Manikandan: /* Landscape reports */

__NOTOC__
===[[#Intellectual Property (IP) Services|Intellectual Property(IP) Services]]===
===[[#Business & Information Research Services|Business and Information Research Services]]===
===[[#Dolcera Technology Platforms|Dolcera Technology Platform]]===

== Intellectual Property (IP) Services ==
{| style="border:1px solid #AAA; background:#E9E9E9;width:100%" align="center"
|-
! style="background:lightgrey;width:50%" valign = "top" |
===Life Sciences and Chemistry===
! style="background:lightgrey;width:50%" valign = "top" |
===Technology===
|-
| valign = "top" |
=== Landscape reports ===
* [[Alopecia - Hair Loss]] | ([http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAIoyKuKQ6o Video])
* [[Inflammation and cardiovascular drugs]]
* [[RNA Interference]]
* [[RNAi Database sample wiki]] | ([http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsZLUSPn3cg Video])
* [[Choline Bitartarate]]
* [[Non-wovens]]
* [[Pressure sensitive adhesives]] | ([http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plP3TzjYsiQ Video])
* [[Ureteral Stent]]
* [[Smart miniature drug delivery systems]]
* [[Silicone Hydrogel contact lens]]
* [[Biofuels database sample wiki]]
* [[SC Johnson]]
* [[Pinene: An off flavor in mango juice]] | ([http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4fI1rjPjSg Video])
| valign = "top" |

=== Landscape Reports ===
* [[Hybrid Electric Vehicle Battery System]]
* [[Supply Chain RFID Applications]]
* [[Insurance sector]]
* [[CDMA Basics]]
* [[Quality of Service on CDMA platforms]]
* [[OLED - Organic Light Emitting Diode]]
* [[Carbon Nanotubes (CNT)]]
* [[Metallic and Ceramic construction materials]]
* [[Transactional memory]]
* [[Invalidation Search on a patent in the semiconductors space|Invalidation Search]]
* [[Golf Club Head Landscape]]
* [[Interferon For Treatment of Melanoma]]
* [[Antibody against TNF]]
* [[Variable Valve Timing - Sample]]
|-
| valign = "top" |

===STN Search Reports===
* [[Markush Search Report]]

=== Dashboard ===
* [http://client.dolcera.com/dashboard/dashboard.html?workfilegroup_id=10 Alopecia areata dashboard - live]
** ([[Alopecia Areata Dashboard Screenshots|Screenshots only]])
* [http://www.dolcera.com/ipmapdemo/stent_model.swf Stent dashboard]
* [http://www.dolcera.com/website/demos/dna/main.html Sequence dashboard]
* [[Legal Updates Demo|Legal updates dashboard]]
* [http://client.dolcera.com/dashboard/dashboard.html?workfile_id=587 RNAi Dashboard]
| valign = "top" |

=== Dashboard ===
* [http://client.dolcera.com/dashboard/dashboard.html?workfilegroup_id=27 Automotive dashboard - live]
** [[Automotive Dashboard Screenshots|Screenshots only]]
* [http://client.dolcera.com/dashboard/dashboard.html?workfile_id=54 WiMAX dashboard - live]
** [[WiMAX Dashboard Screenshots|Screenshots only]]
* [http://www.dolcera.com/ipmapdemo/rfid_model.swf RFID dashboard]

=== IP Valuation ===

*[[Holographic Image Display]]
|-
| valign = "top" |

=== Prior Art / Invalidation / FTO Search ===
* [http://dolcera.com/client/d8r3/hairloss_map.htm Alopecia/Hair loss IPMap]
* [[Markush Structure Search Sample]]
==== Study: In re Bilski Impact ====
* [[In re Bilski Impact assessed from US PAIR Information]]
| valign = "top" |

=== Prior Art / Invalidation / FTO Search ===
* [[Prior Art Search Process]]
* [http://www.dolcera.com/ipmapdemo/satellite_antenna/ipmap.html Satellite Antenna IPMap]
* [http://www.dolcera.com/ipmapdemo/rfid/ipmap.html RFID IPMap]
* [http://www.dolcera.com/ipmapdemo/multimodal_apps/ipmap.html Multimodal Applications IPMap]
* [http://www.dolcera.com/ipmapdemo/Invalidation_US4825448.htm Invalidation Claim Map Sample]
|-
|}

===Clinical Trial Database===
*[[Clinical Trial Database]]

== Business & Information Research Services ==
{| style="border:1px solid #AAA; background:#E9E9E9;width:100%" align="center"
|-
! style="background:lightgrey" valign=top width=50%|
===Life Sciences and Chemistry===
! style="background:lightgrey" valign=top width=50%|
===Technology===
|-
| valign=top |
* [[Diabetes products and services]]
* [[Drug Metabolism]]
* [[Toxicology]]
* [[Osteoporosis]]
* [[Oral Diabetes Drugs]]
* [[Ureteral Stent]]
* [[Premium Coffee Consumers Market Segmentation|Premium Coffee - Market Positioning]]
* [[Dolcera's Poster on Industrial Biotechnology|Industrial biotechnology]]
* [[OTC products for acne treatment]]
* [[Botox - from Medical Procedure to Household Word]]
* [[Digestive Remedies Market in India and China]]
| valign=top |
* [[4G wireless technology developments]]
* [[HDTV in the US]]
* [http://www.dolcera.com/ipmapdemo/innovation_explorer/innovation_explorer.html Household robotics Innovation Explorer]
* [[Web video]]
* [[OLED Mobile Phones Market Research and Analysis Report]] | ([http://www.viddler.com/explore/dolcera/videos/6/ Video])
* [[Virtualization]]
* [[Cloud Computing]]
* [[Estimation of liquid carrying vehicles in USA]]
* [[A market study on Hybrid vehicles and the concept of V2G]]
* [[Patent Valuation]]
|-
! style="background:lightgrey" valign=top colspan=2 |

===Finance===
|-
| valign=top colspan=2 |
* [[Innovative personal finance products]]
* [[Life Insurance Industry in US]]
|}

== Dolcera Technology Platforms ==
{| style="border:1px solid #AAA; background:#E9E9E9;width:100%" align="center"
|-
| align = "top" |

==== Dashboard 1.1 ====
* [http://www.dolcera.com/auth/dashboarddemo/dashboard.php?workfilegroup_id=154 Demo Dashboard (Alopecia)]
** [[Access details]]
* [[Sample list of patent numbers]]
* [http://www.dolcera.com/auth/index.php Dashboard login page]

==== [[Workflow for creating a Dashboard]] ====

==== IP and Products dashboard ====
* [http://client.dolcera.com/dashboard/dashboard.html?workfilegroup_id=10 Alopecia areata dashboard]
* [http://www.dolcera.com/ipmapdemo/stent_model.swf Stent dashboard]
* [[Legal Updates Demo|Legal updates dashboard]]
* [http://client.dolcera.com/dashboard/dashboard.html?workfile_id=54 4G wireless product and patent dashboard]

==== Patent-pathway mapping ====
* [[Inflammation and cardiovascular drugs#Interactive signaling pathways and patents|Patent-pathway mapping]]
==== Sequence dashboard ====
* [http://www.dolcera.com/website/demos/dna/main.html Sequence dashboard]

==== Design analysis ====
* [http://www.dolcera.com/website/demos/dental/main.html Dental Implant Design Analysis]

==== Innovation explorer ====
* [http://www.dolcera.com/ipmapdemo/innovation_explorer/innovation_explorer.html Household robotics innovation explorer]
==== KPort ====
* [http://dolcera.com/website/demos/kport/main.html Collaboration Portal]

|-
|}

=== Dolcera Offerings summary ===
* [[Dolcera Offerings|Dolcera offerings summary]]

=== [[Technology Support]] ===

==Like any of these sample reports?==
 '''These are sample reports with brief analysis''' 
'''Dolcera can provide a comprehensive report customized to your needs'''
{|border="2" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" align="center" "
|style="background:lightgrey" align = "center" colspan = "3"|'''[mailto:info@dolcera.com Buy the customized report from Dolcera]'''
|-
| align = "center"| [http://www.dolcera.com/website_prod/services/ip-patent-analytics-services Patent Analytics Services]
|align = "center"| [http://www.dolcera.com/website_prod/services/business-research-services Market Research Services]
|align = "center"| [http://www.dolcera.com/website_prod/tools/patent-dashboard Purchase Patent Dashboard]
|-
|align = "center"| [http://www.dolcera.com/website_prod/services/ip-patent-analytics-services/patent-search/patent-landscapes Patent Landscape Services]
|align = "center"| [http://www.dolcera.com/website_prod/research-processes Dolcera Processes]
|align = "center"| [http://www.dolcera.com/website_prod/industries Industry Focus]
|-
|align = "center"| [http://www.dolcera.com/website_prod/services/ip-patent-analytics-services/patent-search/patent-landscapes Patent Search Services]
|align = "center"| [http://www.dolcera.com/website_prod/services/ip-patent-analytics-services/alerts-and-updates Patent Alerting Services]
|align = "center"| [http://www.dolcera.com/website_prod/tools Dolcera Tools]
|-
|}
 

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|-
! style="background:lightgrey" | Contact Dolcera
|-
! style="background:lightgrey" | Samir Raiyani
|-
| '''Email''': [mailto:info@dolcera.com info@dolcera.com]
|-
| '''Phone''': +1-650-269-7952, +91-40-2355-3493
|}

Main Page

2010-07-01T14:45:00Z

Manikandan: /* Landscape reports */

__NOTOC__
===[[#Intellectual Property (IP) Services|Intellectual Property(IP) Services]]===
===[[#Business & Information Research Services|Business and Information Research Services]]===
===[[#Dolcera Technology Platforms|Dolcera Technology Platform]]===

== Intellectual Property (IP) Services ==
{| style="border:1px solid #AAA; background:#E9E9E9;width:100%" align="center"
|-
! style="background:lightgrey;width:50%" valign = "top" |
===Life Sciences and Chemistry===
! style="background:lightgrey;width:50%" valign = "top" |
===Technology===
|-
| valign = "top" |
=== Landscape reports ===
* [[Alopecia - Hair Loss]] | ([http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAIoyKuKQ6o Video])
* [[Inflammation and cardiovascular drugs]]
* [[RNA Interference]]
* [[RNAi Database sample wiki]]
* [[Choline Bitartarate]]
* [[Non-wovens]]
* [[Pressure sensitive adhesives]] | ([http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plP3TzjYsiQ Video])
* [[Ureteral Stent]]
* [[Smart miniature drug delivery systems]]
* [[Silicone Hydrogel contact lens]]
* [[Biofuels database sample wiki]]
* [[SC Johnson]]
* [[Pinene: An off flavor in mango juice]] | ([http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4fI1rjPjSg Video])
| valign = "top" |

=== Landscape Reports ===
* [[Hybrid Electric Vehicle Battery System]]
* [[Supply Chain RFID Applications]]
* [[Insurance sector]]
* [[CDMA Basics]]
* [[Quality of Service on CDMA platforms]]
* [[OLED - Organic Light Emitting Diode]]
* [[Carbon Nanotubes (CNT)]]
* [[Metallic and Ceramic construction materials]]
* [[Transactional memory]]
* [[Invalidation Search on a patent in the semiconductors space|Invalidation Search]]
* [[Golf Club Head Landscape]]
* [[Interferon For Treatment of Melanoma]]
* [[Antibody against TNF]]
* [[Variable Valve Timing - Sample]]
|-
| valign = "top" |

===STN Search Reports===
* [[Markush Search Report]]

=== Dashboard ===
* [http://client.dolcera.com/dashboard/dashboard.html?workfilegroup_id=10 Alopecia areata dashboard - live]
** ([[Alopecia Areata Dashboard Screenshots|Screenshots only]])
* [http://www.dolcera.com/ipmapdemo/stent_model.swf Stent dashboard]
* [http://www.dolcera.com/website/demos/dna/main.html Sequence dashboard]
* [[Legal Updates Demo|Legal updates dashboard]]
* [http://client.dolcera.com/dashboard/dashboard.html?workfile_id=587 RNAi Dashboard]
| valign = "top" |

=== Dashboard ===
* [http://client.dolcera.com/dashboard/dashboard.html?workfilegroup_id=27 Automotive dashboard - live]
** [[Automotive Dashboard Screenshots|Screenshots only]]
* [http://client.dolcera.com/dashboard/dashboard.html?workfile_id=54 WiMAX dashboard - live]
** [[WiMAX Dashboard Screenshots|Screenshots only]]
* [http://www.dolcera.com/ipmapdemo/rfid_model.swf RFID dashboard]

=== IP Valuation ===

*[[Holographic Image Display]]
|-
| valign = "top" |

=== Prior Art / Invalidation / FTO Search ===
* [http://dolcera.com/client/d8r3/hairloss_map.htm Alopecia/Hair loss IPMap]
* [[Markush Structure Search Sample]]
==== Study: In re Bilski Impact ====
* [[In re Bilski Impact assessed from US PAIR Information]]
| valign = "top" |

=== Prior Art / Invalidation / FTO Search ===
* [[Prior Art Search Process]]
* [http://www.dolcera.com/ipmapdemo/satellite_antenna/ipmap.html Satellite Antenna IPMap]
* [http://www.dolcera.com/ipmapdemo/rfid/ipmap.html RFID IPMap]
* [http://www.dolcera.com/ipmapdemo/multimodal_apps/ipmap.html Multimodal Applications IPMap]
* [http://www.dolcera.com/ipmapdemo/Invalidation_US4825448.htm Invalidation Claim Map Sample]
|-
|}

===Clinical Trial Database===
*[[Clinical Trial Database]]

== Business & Information Research Services ==
{| style="border:1px solid #AAA; background:#E9E9E9;width:100%" align="center"
|-
! style="background:lightgrey" valign=top width=50%|
===Life Sciences and Chemistry===
! style="background:lightgrey" valign=top width=50%|
===Technology===
|-
| valign=top |
* [[Diabetes products and services]]
* [[Drug Metabolism]]
* [[Toxicology]]
* [[Osteoporosis]]
* [[Oral Diabetes Drugs]]
* [[Ureteral Stent]]
* [[Premium Coffee Consumers Market Segmentation|Premium Coffee - Market Positioning]]
* [[Dolcera's Poster on Industrial Biotechnology|Industrial biotechnology]]
* [[OTC products for acne treatment]]
* [[Botox - from Medical Procedure to Household Word]]
* [[Digestive Remedies Market in India and China]]
| valign=top |
* [[4G wireless technology developments]]
* [[HDTV in the US]]
* [http://www.dolcera.com/ipmapdemo/innovation_explorer/innovation_explorer.html Household robotics Innovation Explorer]
* [[Web video]]
* [[OLED Mobile Phones Market Research and Analysis Report]] | ([http://www.viddler.com/explore/dolcera/videos/6/ Video])
* [[Virtualization]]
* [[Cloud Computing]]
* [[Estimation of liquid carrying vehicles in USA]]
* [[A market study on Hybrid vehicles and the concept of V2G]]
* [[Patent Valuation]]
|-
! style="background:lightgrey" valign=top colspan=2 |

===Finance===
|-
| valign=top colspan=2 |
* [[Innovative personal finance products]]
* [[Life Insurance Industry in US]]
|}

== Dolcera Technology Platforms ==
{| style="border:1px solid #AAA; background:#E9E9E9;width:100%" align="center"
|-
| align = "top" |

==== Dashboard 1.1 ====
* [http://www.dolcera.com/auth/dashboarddemo/dashboard.php?workfilegroup_id=154 Demo Dashboard (Alopecia)]
** [[Access details]]
* [[Sample list of patent numbers]]
* [http://www.dolcera.com/auth/index.php Dashboard login page]

==== [[Workflow for creating a Dashboard]] ====

==== IP and Products dashboard ====
* [http://client.dolcera.com/dashboard/dashboard.html?workfilegroup_id=10 Alopecia areata dashboard]
* [http://www.dolcera.com/ipmapdemo/stent_model.swf Stent dashboard]
* [[Legal Updates Demo|Legal updates dashboard]]
* [http://client.dolcera.com/dashboard/dashboard.html?workfile_id=54 4G wireless product and patent dashboard]

==== Patent-pathway mapping ====
* [[Inflammation and cardiovascular drugs#Interactive signaling pathways and patents|Patent-pathway mapping]]
==== Sequence dashboard ====
* [http://www.dolcera.com/website/demos/dna/main.html Sequence dashboard]

==== Design analysis ====
* [http://www.dolcera.com/website/demos/dental/main.html Dental Implant Design Analysis]

==== Innovation explorer ====
* [http://www.dolcera.com/ipmapdemo/innovation_explorer/innovation_explorer.html Household robotics innovation explorer]
==== KPort ====
* [http://dolcera.com/website/demos/kport/main.html Collaboration Portal]

|-
|}

=== Dolcera Offerings summary ===
* [[Dolcera Offerings|Dolcera offerings summary]]

=== [[Technology Support]] ===

==Like any of these sample reports?==
 '''These are sample reports with brief analysis''' 
'''Dolcera can provide a comprehensive report customized to your needs'''
{|border="2" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" align="center" "
|style="background:lightgrey" align = "center" colspan = "3"|'''[mailto:info@dolcera.com Buy the customized report from Dolcera]'''
|-
| align = "center"| [http://www.dolcera.com/website_prod/services/ip-patent-analytics-services Patent Analytics Services]
|align = "center"| [http://www.dolcera.com/website_prod/services/business-research-services Market Research Services]
|align = "center"| [http://www.dolcera.com/website_prod/tools/patent-dashboard Purchase Patent Dashboard]
|-
|align = "center"| [http://www.dolcera.com/website_prod/services/ip-patent-analytics-services/patent-search/patent-landscapes Patent Landscape Services]
|align = "center"| [http://www.dolcera.com/website_prod/research-processes Dolcera Processes]
|align = "center"| [http://www.dolcera.com/website_prod/industries Industry Focus]
|-
|align = "center"| [http://www.dolcera.com/website_prod/services/ip-patent-analytics-services/patent-search/patent-landscapes Patent Search Services]
|align = "center"| [http://www.dolcera.com/website_prod/services/ip-patent-analytics-services/alerts-and-updates Patent Alerting Services]
|align = "center"| [http://www.dolcera.com/website_prod/tools Dolcera Tools]
|-
|}
 

----
{| style="border:1px solid #AAA; background:#E9E9E9" align="center"
|-
! style="background:lightgrey" | Contact Dolcera
|-
! style="background:lightgrey" | Samir Raiyani
|-
| '''Email''': [mailto:info@dolcera.com info@dolcera.com]
|-
| '''Phone''': +1-650-269-7952, +91-40-2355-3493
|}

Main Page

2009-09-24T12:26:40Z

Manikandan: /* IPMap */

__NOTOC__
===1. [[#Intellectual Property (IP) Services|Intellectual Property(IP) Services]]===
===2. [[#Business and Information Research Services|Business and Information Research Services]]===
===3. [[#Dolcera Technology Platform|Dolcera Technology Platform]]===

== Intellectual Property (IP) Services ==
{| style="border:1px solid #AAA; background:#E9E9E9;width:100%" align="center"
|-
! style="background:lightgrey;width:50%" valign = "top" |
===Life Sciences and Chemistry===
! style="background:lightgrey;width:50%" valign = "top" |
===Technology===
|-
| valign = "top" |
=== Landscape reports ===
* [[Alopecia - Hair Loss]] | ([http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAIoyKuKQ6o Video])
* [[Inflammation and cardiovascular drugs]]
* [[Hormone Sensitive Lipase]]
* [[RNA Interference]]
* [[Choline Bitartarate]]
* [[Non-wovens]]
* [[Pressure sensitive adhesives]] | ([http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plP3TzjYsiQ Video])
* [[Ureteral Stent]]
* [[Smart miniature drug delivery systems]]
* [[SC Johnson]]
* [[Silicone Hydrogel contact lens]]
* [[RNAi Database sample wiki]]
* [[Bio-fuels and Bio-materials database sample wiki]]
| valign = "top" |

=== Landscape Reports ===
* [[Hybrid Electric Vehicle Battery System]]
* [[Supply Chain RFID Applications]]
* [[Insurance sector]]
* [[CDMA Basics]]
* [[Quality of Service on CDMA platforms]]
* [[OLED - Organic Light Emitting Diode]]
* [[Carbon Nanotubes (CNT)]]
* [[Metallic and Ceramic construction materials]]
* [[Transactional memory]]
* [[Invalidation Search on a patent in the semiconductors space]]
|-
| valign = "top" |

===STN Search Reports===
* [[Markush Search Report]]

=== Dashboard ===
* [http://client.dolcera.com/dashboard/dashboard.html?workfilegroup_id=10 Alopecia areata dashboard - live]
** ([[Alopecia Areata Dashboard Screenshots|Screenshots only]])
* [http://www.dolcera.com/ipmapdemo/stent_model.swf Stent dashboard]
* [http://www.dolcera.com/website/demos/dna/main.html Sequence dashboard]
* [[Legal Updates Demo|Legal updates dashboard]]
| valign = "top" |

=== Dashboard ===
* [http://client.dolcera.com/dashboard/dashboard.html?workfilegroup_id=27 Automotive dashboard - live]
** [[Automotive Dashboard Screenshots|Screenshots only]]
* [http://client.dolcera.com/dashboard/dashboard.html?workfile_id=54 WiMAX dashboard - live]
** [[WiMAX Dashboard Screenshots|Screenshots only]]
* [http://www.dolcera.com/ipmapdemo/rfid_model.swf RFID dashboard]
|-
| valign = "top" |

=== Prior Art / Invalidation / FTO Search ===
* [http://dolcera.com/client/d8r3/hairloss_map.htm Alopecia/Hair loss IPMap]
* [[Markush Structure Search Sample]]
==== Study: In re Bilski Impact ====
* [[In re Bilski Impact assessed from US PAIR Information]]
| valign = "top" |

=== Prior Art / Invalidation / FTO Search ===
* [http://www.dolcera.com/ipmapdemo/satellite_antenna/ipmap.html Satellite Antenna IPMap]
* [http://www.dolcera.com/ipmapdemo/rfid/ipmap.html RFID IPMap]
* [http://www.dolcera.com/ipmapdemo/multimodal_apps/ipmap.html Multimodal Applications IPMap]
* [http://www.dolcera.com/ipmapdemo/Invalidation_US4825448.htm Invalidation Claim Map Sample]
|-
|}

===Clinical Trial Database===
*[[Clinical Trial Database]]

== Business and Information Research Services ==
{| style="border:1px solid #AAA; background:#E9E9E9;width:100%" align="center"
|-
! style="background:lightgrey" valign=top width=50%|
===Life Sciences and Chemistry===
! style="background:lightgrey" valign=top width=50%|
===Technology===
|-
| valign=top |
* [[Diabetes products and services]]
* [[Osteoporosis]]
* [[Oral Diabetes Drugs]]
* [[Ureteral Stent]]
* [[Premium Coffee Consumers Market Segmentation|Premium Coffee - Market Positioning]]
* [[Dolcera's Poster on Industrial Biotechnology|Industrial biotechnology]]
* [[OTC products for acne treatment]]
* [[Botox - from Medical Procedure to Household Word]]
| valign=top |
* [[4G wireless technology developments]]
* [[HDTV in the US]]
* [http://www.dolcera.com/ipmapdemo/innovation_explorer/innovation_explorer.html Household robotics Innovation Explorer]
* [[Web video]]
* [[OLED Mobile Phones Market Research and Analysis Report]] | ([http://www.viddler.com/explore/dolcera/videos/6/ Video])
* [[Virtualization]]
* [[Cloud Computing]]
* [[Estimation of liquid carrying vehicles in USA]]
* [[A market study on Hybrid vehicles and the concept of V2G]]
|-
! style="background:lightgrey" valign=top colspan=2 |

===Finance===
|-
| valign=top colspan=2 |
* [[Innovative personal finance products]]
* [[Life Insurance Industry in US]]
|}

== Dolcera Technology Platform ==
{| style="border:1px solid #AAA; background:#E9E9E9;width:100%" align="center"
|-
| align = "top" |
==== IP and Products dashboard ====
* [http://client.dolcera.com/dashboard/dashboard.html?workfilegroup_id=10 Alopecia areata dashboard]
* [http://www.dolcera.com/ipmapdemo/stent_model.swf Stent dashboard]
* [[Legal Updates Demo|Legal updates dashboard]]
* [http://client.dolcera.com/dashboard/dashboard.html?workfile_id=54 4G wireless product and patent dashboard]

==== Patent-pathway mapping ====
* [[Inflammation and cardiovascular drugs#Interactive signaling pathways and patents|Patent-pathway mapping]]
==== Sequence dashboard ====
* [http://www.dolcera.com/website/demos/dna/main.html Sequence dashboard]

==== Design analysis ====
* [http://www.dolcera.com/website/demos/dental/main.html Dental Implant Design Analysis]

==== Innovation explorer ====
* [http://www.dolcera.com/ipmapdemo/innovation_explorer/innovation_explorer.html Household robotics innovation explorer]
==== KPort ====
* [http://dolcera.com/website/demos/kport/main.html Collaboration Portal]

|-
|}

=== Dolcera Offerings summary ===
* [[Dolcera Offerings|Dolcera offerings summary]]

==Like any of these sample reports?==
 '''These are sample reports with brief analysis''' 
'''Dolcera can provide a comprehensive report customized to your needs'''
{|border="2" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" align="center" "
|style="background:lightgrey" align = "center" colspan = "3"|'''[mailto:info@dolcera.com Buy the customized report from Dolcera]'''
|-
| align = "center"| [http://www.dolcera.com/website_prod/services/ip-patent-analytics-services Patent Analytics Services]
|align = "center"| [http://www.dolcera.com/website_prod/services/business-research-services Market Research Services]
|align = "center"| [http://www.dolcera.com/website_prod/tools/patent-dashboard Purchase Patent Dashboard]
|-
|align = "center"| [http://www.dolcera.com/website_prod/services/ip-patent-analytics-services/patent-search/patent-landscapes Patent Landscape Services]
|align = "center"| [http://www.dolcera.com/website_prod/research-processes Dolcera Processes]
|align = "center"| [http://www.dolcera.com/website_prod/industries Industry Focus]
|-
|align = "center"| [http://www.dolcera.com/website_prod/services/ip-patent-analytics-services/patent-search/patent-landscapes Patent Search Services]
|align = "center"| [http://www.dolcera.com/website_prod/services/ip-patent-analytics-services/alerts-and-updates Patent Alerting Services]
|align = "center"| [http://www.dolcera.com/website_prod/tools Dolcera Tools]
|-
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2009-09-24T12:26:23Z

Manikandan: /* IPMap */

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===3. [[#Dolcera Technology Platform|Dolcera Technology Platform]]===

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==== Study: In re Bilski Impact ====
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Main Page

2009-08-06T06:53:50Z

Manikandan: /* Dolcera Offerings summary */

__NOTOC__
===1. [[#Intellectual Property (IP) Services|Intellectual Property(IP) Services]]===
===2. [[#Business and Information Research Services|Business and Information Research Services]]===
===3. [[#Dolcera Technology Platform|Dolcera Technology Platform]]===

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* [[RNA Interference]]
* [[Non-wovens]]
* [[Pressure sensitive adhesives]] | ([http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plP3TzjYsiQ Video])
* [[Ureteral Stent]]
* [[Smart miniature drug delivery systems]]
* [[SC Johnson]]
* [[Silicone Hydrogel contact lens]]
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=== Landscape Reports ===
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* [[Supply Chain RFID Applications]]
* [[Insurance sector]]
* [[CDMA Basics]]
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* [[Carbon Nanotubes (CNT)]]
* [[Metallic and Ceramic construction materials]]
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==== Study: In re Bilski Impact ====
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* [[Osteoporosis]]
* [[Oral Diabetes Drugs]]
* [[Ureteral Stent]]
* [[Premium Coffee Consumers Market Segmentation|Premium Coffee - Market Positioning]]
* [[Dolcera's Poster on Industrial Biotechnology|Industrial biotechnology]]
* [[OTC products for acne treatment]]
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* [[4G wireless technology developments]]
* [[HDTV in the US]]
* [http://www.dolcera.com/ipmapdemo/innovation_explorer/innovation_explorer.html Household robotics Innovation Explorer]
* [[Web video]]
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* [[Cloud Computing]]
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===Finance===
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== Dolcera Technology Platform ==
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==== Design analysis ====
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==== Innovation explorer ====
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Life Insurance Industry in US

2009-08-06T06:52:26Z

Manikandan: /* Constraints */

==Objective==
* To perform sensitivity analysis and quantitatively determine the variation in the monthly premium charged by various life insurance companies.
* To understand life insurance companies' behavior towards different segments, which are based on gender and health groups.

==Methodology==
The analysis was divided in three parts:

[[Image:methods.jpg|center|500px]]

'''Overview of Life Insurance''' 
A basic understanding of the life insurance industry was developed through secondary resources like websites, journals etc. This answered question like what is life insurance, why people go for it, what various types of life insurance are available and how segmentation is done in the life insurance industry. The Term Life Insurance was analyzed in detail because people over 60 years of age, the focus area for this study, generally opt for this insurance type. 

'''Premium Calculation using online Premium Calculator''' 
The premium charged by the following life insurance companies were determined using online premium calculators:

:* [http://www.transamerica.com '''Transamerica Life Insurance Company''']
:* [http://www.aig.com '''American General Life Company (AIGAG)''']
:* [http://www.prudential.com/ '''Prudential Financial (Pruco Life Insurance Company)''']
:* [http://www.genworth.com '''Genworth Financial (Genworth Life Insurance Company)''']
:* [http://www.ing-usa.com/ '''(ING) Reliastar Life Insurance company''']

The analysis was carried out both for men and women. The test cases were chosen with the following attributes:

:* For men height and weight assigned were 5’8’’ and 176 lbs respectively while for women height and weight assigned were 5’4’’ and 162 lbs respectively.
:* Date of Birth as 3rd March, 1949 (more than 60 yrs), coverage amount as $250,000, the guaranteed term as 15 years and state as California both for male and female.
:* Premiums were calculated considering various health conditions as blood pressure, cholesterol, cardiac problems or cancer in the family, medical advice or treatment for major illness etc. 
''Source: http://intelliquote.com''

'''Ratings of the life insurance companies considered'''

[[Image:aum.jpg|thumb|center|550px|[http://intelliquote.com Source:intelliquote.com]]]

'''Sensitivity Analysis''' 
The sensetivity analysis was used to understand the companies' response to different health conditions on the basis of the variation in the premium amount. To enable this, the key health parameters were also determined since they have a major impact on the premium charged.

==Assumptions==
* Height and weight for both men and women test cases were obtained from the median height and weight prevailing in USA.
* Coverage amount was based on the median annual household income of USA taken as $50,000 and Term duration assumed to be 15 years.

''Source: http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/00000.html''

==Overview of Life Insurance==

===Introduction===
* Life Insurance is a contract between the policy owner and the insurer, where the insurer agrees to pay a sum of money upon the occurrence of the insured individual's or individuals' death or some other event, such as terminal illness or critical illness.
* In return, the policy owner agrees to pay a stipulated amount called a premium at regular intervals or in lump sums.
* To qualify as a life insurance policy, the insured event must be based upon the lives of the people named in the policy.
* Life policies are legal contracts and the terms of the contract describe the limitations of the insured events. Specific exclusions are often written into the contract to limit the liability of the insurer; for example claims relating to suicide, fraud, war, riot and civil commotion.
''Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Life_insurance''

===Why people go for life insurance===
* To make sure their family will be well taken care of if they die.
* To minimize tax burden and to ensure whatever they have earned goes to their heirs since it is a tax free way to transfer their wealth.
* The value for the policyholder is derived, not from an actual claim event, rather it is the value derived from the 'peace of mind' experienced by the policyholder, due to the negating of adverse financial consequences caused by the death of the Life Assured.
* Some insurance policies like Universal life insurance, whole life insurance and some term life insurance can be settled for cash value, the value that can be borrowed against or cashed in when the owner needs money.
* To cover post death expenses like funeral, medical bills and to settle debts.
''Source:http://publishmyself.net/home-and-family/seniors-and-elder-care/do-retired-people-seniors-still-need-life-insurance/''

===Types of Life Insurance===
Broadly, life insurance is classified as temporary life insurance and permanent life insurance. These can be further sub-classified. Various life insurance policies prevailing in United States are:

[[Image:types.jpg|thumb|center|600px|[http://www.metlife.com/individual/insurance/life-insurance/index.html#overview Source: metlife.com]]]

Depending on the requirements of the individuals, companies give them an option whereby they can convert their temporary insurance policies to permanent insurance policies.

===Term Life Insurance===
Term life insurance provides death benefit coverage with a guaranteed level premium for a specific period of time - usually 10, 15, 20 or 30 years depending upon which product chosen.

Term life insurance can help one’s family pay for necessary expenses if one dies unexpectedly. The death benefit can help the family maintain their lifestyle, cover children’s college tuition or pay off a mortgage. 

'''Benefits of Term Life Insurance:'''

[[Image:benefits.jpg|thumb|center|500px|[http://www.genworth.com/content/products/lifeinsurance/term_life_insurance.html source: genworth.com]]]

===Segmentation in the life insurance industry===
Segmentation in the life insurance industry is done on the basis of:

[[Image:Segments.jpg|thumb|center|600px|[http://www.streetdirectory.com/travel_guide/152402/life_insurance/find_life_insurance_online__preparing_to_request_a_quote.html Source: streetdirectory.com]]]

Companies refer to these segments as 'rating classes'. Different companies give different weights to diseases and they have their own health check-list while developing these rating classes. All the people in a rating class would not have the same life span but they have a fairly predictable life expectancy. This gives companies a basis to determine the premium amount.

==Sensitivity Analysis==

For the purpose of comparison, the following classification for health classes has been defined:

[[Image:Health Class.jpg|center|600px]]

Each of the health classes stated above has been further categorized on the basis of smoking habits of an individual.

[[Image:smoker.jpg|center|600px]]

===Premium charged for “Non-Smokers” in different health classes===

[[Image:Non smoker.jpg|center|600px]]

* AIG and Genworth charge the least premium for the '''Best and Preferred''' health class for both men ('''$168''') and women ('''$68'''); while Prudential charges the maximum pemium ( '''$120''' and '''$81''' for men and women respectively).
* In the '''Standard Plus''' health class, Transamerica charges the least premium amount( '''$128''' ) for men while AIG and Genworth charge the least for women ( '''$93''' ). Prudential charges the maximum premium in this class also; '''21%''' higher for men and '''17%''' higher for women, respectively.
* Similarly, in the '''Standard''' health class, while Transamerica charges least for men ('''$161'''), AIG charges least for women ('''$121'''). Prudential charges the maximum in this category too with '''$194''' for men ( '''+ 20%''' ) and '''$142''' for women ( '''+ 17%''' ).
* The variation in premium charged among men and women is from '''24% to 51%'''.
* It is worth noticing that while premium charges for AIG increase by '''67%''' from Best to Standard class, the increase for Prudential is only '''62%'''.
* '''''This indicates that AIG is more sensitive to health classes than Prudential among Non-Smokers. However, Prudential may be termed as more risk-averse than the other insurance companies as the premium charged is maximum in all the health classes'''''. 

===Premium charged for “Smokers – less than 1 pack a day” in different health classes===

[[Image:LESS THAN 1.jpg|center|600px]]

* Transamerica charges the least premium in all health classes except for the Standard Plus health class in which Prudential charges the least for men and in Standard health class in which AIG charges the least for women.
* '''''For men, as the health class shifts from Best to Standard, the variation in premiums for companies reduces.''''' The percentage variation between the minimum and maximum premium in the '''Best health class is 28%''' while it is only '''15% in Standard health class'''.
* However, the same for women is 17% in the Best health class and 32% in the Standard health class.
* Transamerica, the least premium charger increases its premium by 30% from the Best to the Standard health class while the highest premium charger Genworth has a increase of only 16% for the same. This may indicate that the '''risk appetite for Genworth is less'''.
* The maximum difference between the premium charged for '''men is 49%''' while for '''women it is as high as 77%'''. This indicates that as the health category of women goes down the proportionate increase in premium is more than in case of men. So we can say insurance companies are '''more sensitive to the changes in the health conditions of women'''. 

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===Premium charged for “Smokers – more than 1 pack a day” in different health classes===

[[Image:more than 1.jpg|center|600px]]

* Transamerica charges the least premium in all health classes except for the Standard Plus health class in which Prudential charges the least and in Standard health class in which AIG charges the least for women.
* ING seem to be very risk averse in this category for men as the premium charges for all health classes is among the highest at $413 (except for the Standard Class in which Prudential charges a monthly premium of $414 ).
* For women, different companies charge the highest premium for different health classes:

[[Image:Higher premium charges.jpg|center|450px]]

* In this category too, maximum difference between the premium charged for men is 49% while that for women is as high as 77%. 

===Premium charged for “Nicotine patch users” in different health classes===

[[Image:Nocotine patch.jpg|center|600px]]

* Prudential charges the least premium in all health classes. Genworth charges the maximum for men while ING charges the maximum for women in the Best and Preferred class while maximum premium charges for women in Standard Plus and Standard health classes are same for three companies – Transamerica, ING and Genworth.
* In the Standard Plus health class, all insurance companies except Prudential appear risk averse as their premium is on average 153% more than Prudential’s for men ($155). For women, the average premium charged is as high as 162% more than that charged by Prudential ($109).
* This difference seems to converge a little as we inspect the premium charges in the Standard health class which is on an average only 101% and 102% for men and women, respectively. 

==Company Analysis==

* The graphs presented below depict the premium charges of the respective insurance company for different health classes and sub-categories based on smoking habits.
* It is noteworthy that although the companies charge lesser premium for women than for men, the increase in premium as the health class shifts, is higher for women than men. This indicates that the companies maintain a policy of risk averseness for women as their health class goes down. 

===Pruco Life Insurance Co. (Prudential)===

[[Image:prudential.jpg|center|600px]]

* Although Prudential charges higher premium for other categories, their charges are the least for nicotine patch users.
* The premium charged for nicotine users is only '''29% higher for men''' and '''35% higher for women''' than that for non-smokers in the Best and Preferred health classes.

However, the variation in premium charged for smokers is as follows:

[[Image:prudential-premium.jpg|center|500px]]

* '''''For Standard Plus and Standard health class, the premiums charged for non-smokers and nicotine patch users are the same. This indicates that the company may be treating these two segments as one or at par with each other.'''''
* From the graph we find that as the health class of the non-smoker moves from Best/Preferred health class to Standard, the premium charged increases by 29% for men and 35% for women in Standard Plus, and by 62% for men and 75% for women in Standard health class. This shows that the '''''sensitivity of the company increases with the deterioration in health condition and they are more sensitive to the Standard health segment'''''.
* One interesting thing to note is that the company charges the same premium for both men and women who smoke for the health classes – Best, Preferred and Standard Plus. However the premium increases by 22% (< 1 pack of cigarette) and 25% (> 1 pack of cigarette) for men, while for women it increases by 51% and 30% respectively.
* '''''The highest rate differential is found in the Best and Preferred segments where the average rates between Non-smokers and Smokers (excluding nicotine patch users) differ by 181%'''''. 

===Reliastar Life Insurance Company (ING)===

[[Image:ING.jpg|center|600px]]

* '''''The highest rate differential is found in the Best and Preferred segments where the average rates between non-smokers and smokers differ by as much as 209%'''''. 

===Transamerica Life Insurance Co.===

[[Image:transamerica.jpg|center|600px]]

* '''The highest rate differential is found in the Standard Plus segment where the average rates between non-smokers and smokers differ by as much as 183%'''. 

===American General Life Company (AIG)===

[[Image:aig.jpg|center|600px]]

'''''The highest rate differential is found in the Best and Preferred segments where the average rates between non-smokers and smokers differ by as much as 203%'''''. 

===Genworth Life Insurance Company (Genworth Financial)===

[[Image:genworth.jpg|center|600px]]

* '''''The highest rate differential is found in the Best and Preferred segments where the average rates between the non-smokers and smokers differ by as much as 229%'''''. 

===Average variation of premium for non-smokers across health classes compared to premium charged for the Best Health Class===

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===Average variation of premium for smokers across health classes compared to premium charged for the Health Class===

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* In AIG, monthly premium for men who smoke more than 1 pack of cigarettes a day remains constant at $413 in all health classes.
* In AIG, monthly premium for women who smoke more than 1 pack of cigarettes a day in the Best health class is $219 which increases by 34% to $294 for all other health classes. 

==Points to note==

* It is noteworthy that although the companies charge lesser premium for women than for men, the increase in premium as the health class shifts is higher for women than men. This is an indication that the companies maintain a policy of high risk averseness for women as their health class goes down.
* Companies consider Best and Preferred health class customers in the same segment as the premium charged is same for both these classes.
* Transamerica charges low premium across all categories of health classes. So we can say that they are trying to tap the major chunk of the market by competitive pricing strategy.
* Pruco (Prudential) charges the lowest premium for nicotine patch users. Hence, it may be concluded that the company is aggressively trying to dominate this segment.
* AIG and Genworth charges least premium for Best and Preferred health class individuals falling under non-smoking category while they charge relatively higher premium for all the smoking sub-categories. This shows that these companies are targeting non-smoking category and are risk averse in nature.

==Constraints==
* This study incorporates only five insurance companies because of the constraint of data availability.
* The study is limited only to the state of California; however, it was observed that the premium charges in other states were similar to those in California.

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