DESC:TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present disclosure relates generally to circuit breakers, and particularly to display of circuit breaker panels.

BACKGROUND
[0002] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
[0003] Circuit breakers provide an automatic switching mechanism that responds to fault conditions (e.g., overload or short circuit) by interrupting continuity of a circuit to discontinue electrical flow. Arc-fault circuit interrupt (AFCI) and ground-fault circuit interrupt (GFCI) are newer circuit breaker technologies that respectively detect the fault conditions of arc-fault and ground-fault. Typically, a circuit breaker panel includes many circuit breakers, each protecting a different branch circuit. The implementation of different fault detection technologies for different circuit breakers of a circuit breaker panel is not a trivial task.
[0004] In current industry processes, each circuit breaker panel has twoto four circuit breakers installedtherein(depending on the panel size and requirement). To operate a circuit breaker, there is a master controller (Electronic Part/unit) that takes all the decisions depending on the electrical conditions, among other parameters. To view all these conditions (e.g., electrical parameters) including fault conditions, there is a display with units that show status of the circuit breaker. Such displays are typically associated with each circuit breaker that forms part of the panel. By viewing the parameters in display,an operator can come to know fault state, reason, values of one or more attributes, among other electrical parameters. Not only that, various parameters can also be configured using the display. Usually, a number of panels are installed at a site, wherein each panel comes with 2 to 4 breakers (depending on the panel size and requirement), making the number of displays required very large. Higher number of displays also makes it troublesome for an operator to configure each breaker and physically visiteach panelfor doing such configuration changes. Furthermore, doing such operations at each display of each circuit breaker makes the scenario life hazardousfor the operator(s), wherein if the breakers are charged (live), it can cause serious injury as one needs to physically touch the panel and displays configured with each circuit breaker.
[0005] FIG. 1 illustrates existing basic structure of current panels, wherein, as can be seen, release of each circuit breaker that forms part of a panel has its own display. All the releases have their independent display for showing various parameters, and even to configure the setting if required. It is well known that displays consume a considerable amount of electricity, and also form a costly component in the electronic circuitry. Running a display also requires a separate circuitry and logic. Furthermore, existing displays do not have a strong life cycle, and even with much care,such displays can run only upto 5-7 years. Therefore, once the life of the display ends or the display fails, the operator has to either replace the display or replace the whole release unit, making it a difficult taskas one has to first bring the panel to a safety level (shut down state), and then replace the unit/display. This is not the case with only one display, and if the same work has to be performed for multiple units/panels,it strongly adds to the trouble. Even the panels may need to shut down for considerable amount of time and replacing all the faulty display units.
[0006] There is therefore a need in the art for an improved display means that can help overcome the above-mentioned disadvantages.
[0007] All publications herein are incorporated by reference to the same extent as if each individual publication or patent application were specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by reference. Where a definition or use of a term in an incorporated reference is inconsistent or contrary to the definition of that term provided herein, the definition of that term provided herein applies and the definition of that term in the reference does not apply.
[0008] In some embodiments, the numbers expressing quantities of ingredients, properties such as concentration, reaction conditions, and so forth, used to describe and claim certain embodiments of the invention are to be understood as being modified in some instances by the term “about.” Accordingly, in some embodiments, the numerical parameters set forth in the written description and attached claims are approximations that can vary depending upon the desired properties sought to be obtained by a particular embodiment. In some embodiments, the numerical parameters should be construed in light of the number of reported significant digits and by applying ordinary rounding techniques. Notwithstanding that the numerical ranges and parameters setting forth the broad scope of some embodiments of the invention are approximations, the numerical values set forth in the specific examples are reported as precisely as practicable. The numerical values presented in some embodiments of the invention may contain certain errors necessarily resulting from the standard deviation found in their respective testing measurements.
[0009] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of “a,” “an,” and “the” includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of “in” includes “in” and “on” unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
[0010] The recitation of ranges of values herein is merely intended to serve as a shorthand method of referring individually to each separate value falling within the range. Unless otherwise indicated herein, each individual value is incorporated into the specification as if it were individually recited herein. All methods described herein can be performed in any suitable order unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context. The use of any and all examples, or exemplary language (e.g. “such as”) provided with respect to certain embodiments herein is intended merely to better illuminate the invention and does not pose a limitation on the scope of the invention otherwise claimed. No language in the specification should be construed as indicating any non-claimed element essential to the practice of the invention.
[0011] Groupings of alternative elements or embodiments of the invention disclosed herein are not to be construed as limitations. Each group member can be referred to and claimed individually or in any combination with other members of the group or other elements found herein. One or more members of a group can be included in, or deleted from, a group for reasons of convenience and/or patentability. When any such inclusion or deletion occurs, the specification is herein deemed to contain the group as modified thus fulfilling the written description of all Markush groups used in the appended claims.

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
[0012] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a centralized/common display for a plurality of circuit breaker panels.
[0013] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a centralized/common display that is low-cost, portable, and enables easy configuration of circuit breakers.
[0014] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a means that does not require opening of circuit breaker panels or opening of release of a circuit breaker in order to access the display configured therein.
[0015] It is an object of the present disclosure to providea means that does not require a display to be configured in each release of each circuit breaker.
[0016] It is an object of the present disclosure to providea means enables central/remote access of a plurality of circuit breaker panels so that physical access to each circuit breaker panel or circuit breakers configured therein is not required.

SUMMARY
[0017] The present disclosure relates generally to circuit breakers, and particularly to display of circuit breaker panels.
[0018] In an aspect, the present disclosure relates to a system configured to provide a display for a plurality of circuit breaker panels, wherein system comprises at least one circuit breaker that forms part of each of the plurality of circuit breaker panels, wherein each circuit breaker comprises a respective release; anda centralized display that is operatively coupled with the plurality of circuit breaker panels to enable display and control of one or more operating parameters of the circuit breakers that form part of the plurality of circuit breaker panels.
[0019] In an aspect, the centralized display can be wirelessly coupled with the plurality of circuit breaker panels, wherein the wireless connection can be enabled through any or a combination of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, RFID, WiMax, radio-based communication, Zigbee protocol, depending on number of panels at a site and its distance from the operator (holding the centralized display) or through any other appropriate wireless communication means.
[0020] In another aspect, the centralized display can be coupled with the plurality of circuit breaker panels through a wired means. In another aspect, the centralized display can communicate with releases of respective circuit breakers. In yet another aspect, the centralized display can be configured to display and control operating parameters of one or more circuit breakers at the same time. In an aspect, each release of each circuit breaker of the plurality of circuit breaker panels can be operatively coupled with a Wi-Fi module, wherein a Wi-Fi module can also be operatively coupled with the centralized display.
[0021] In an aspect, each Release of each circuit breaker of the plurality of circuit breaker panels has a unique IP address associated thereto, wherein the centralized display can display and/or control the at least one circuit breaker through its respective IP address. In another aspect, each release of each circuit breaker of the plurality of circuit breaker panels can act as a slave and the centralized display can act as a master.
[0022] The present disclosure further relates to a centralized display that is operatively coupled with and configured to provide display for a plurality of circuit breaker panels, wherein each of the plurality of circuit breaker panels comprises at least one circuit breaker, and wherein each circuit breaker comprises a respective release, and wherein the centralized display can enable display and control of one or more operating parameters of the circuit breakers that form part of the plurality of circuit breaker panels.
[0023] The proposed framework therefore provides for a single display for multiple panel circuit breaker releases, giving rise to a scenario where there is no need of assembling a display with each release of each circuit breaker. All the required parameters of the releases can be viewed and configured using this single common/centralized display, which can also have a feature of portability (hand carry and hand held) and also can be mounted anywhere on the wall/ or on the door of panel as per the operator’s convenience.
[0024] Various objects, features, aspects and advantages of the inventive subject matter will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which like numerals represent like components

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0025] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure.
[0026] FIG. 1 illustrates existing basic structure of current circuit breaker panels.
[0027] FIG. 2 illustrates the proposed structure/configuration/arrangement of circuit breaker panels that are operatively coupled with a centralized display in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0028] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such detail as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
[0029] Each of the appended claims defines a separate invention, which for infringement purposes is recognized as including equivalents to the various elements or limitations specified in the claims. Depending on the context, all references below to the "invention" may in some cases refer to certain specific embodiments only. In other cases it will be recognized that references to the "invention" will refer to subject matter recited in one or more, but not necessarily all, of the claims.
[0030] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of “a,” “an,” and “the” includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of “in” includes “in” and “on” unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
[0031] All methods described herein can be performed in any suitable order unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context. The use of any and all examples, or exemplary language (e.g. “such as”) provided with respect to certain embodiments herein is intended merely to better illuminate the invention and does not pose a limitation on the scope of the invention otherwise claimed. No language in the specification should be construed as indicating any non-claimed element essential to the practice of the invention.
[0032] Various terms as used herein are shown below. To the extent a term used in a claim is not defined below, it should be given the broadest definition persons in the pertinent art have given that term as reflected in printed publications and issued patents at the time of filing.
[0033] The present disclosure relates generally to circuit breakers, and particularly to display of circuit breaker panels.
[0034] In an aspect, the present disclosure relates to a system configured to provide a display for a plurality of circuit breaker panels, wherein system comprises at least one circuit breaker that forms part of each of the plurality of circuit breaker panels, wherein each circuit breaker comprises a respective release; and a centralized display that is operatively coupled with the plurality of circuit breaker panels to enable display and control of one or more operating parameters of the circuit breakers that form part of the plurality of circuit breaker panels.
[0035] In an aspect, the centralized display can be wirelessly coupled with the plurality of circuit breaker panels, wherein the wireless connection can be enabled through any or a combination(based on distance of centralized display to respective panel) of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, RFID, WiMax, radio-based communication, Zigbee protocol, or through any other appropriate wireless communication means.
[0036] In another aspect, the centralized display can be coupled with the plurality of circuit breaker panels through a wired means. In another aspect, the centralized display can communicate with releases of respective circuit breakers. In yet another aspect, the centralized display can be configured to display and control operating parameters of one or more circuit breakers at the same time. In an aspect, each release of each circuit breaker of the plurality of circuit breaker panels can be operatively coupled with a Wi-Fi module, wherein a Wi-Fi module can also be operatively coupled with the centralized display.
[0037] In an aspect, each release of each circuit breaker of the plurality of circuit breaker panels has a unique IP address associated thereto, wherein the centralized display can display and/or control the at least one circuit breaker through its respective IP address. In another aspect, each release of each circuit breaker of the plurality of circuit breaker panels can act as a slave and the centralized display can act as a master.
[0038] The present disclosure further relates to a centralized display that is operatively coupled with and configured to provide display for a plurality of circuit breaker panels, wherein each of the plurality of circuit breaker panels comprises at least one circuit breaker, and wherein each circuit breaker comprises a respective release, and wherein the centralized display can enable display and control of one or more operating parameters of the circuit breakers that form part of the plurality of circuit breaker panels.
[0039] The proposed framework therefore provides for a single display for multiple panel circuit breaker releases, giving rise to a scenario where there is no need of assembling a display with each release of each circuit breaker. All the required parameters of the releases can be viewed and configured using this single common/centralized display, which can also have a feature of portability (hand carry and hand held) and also can be mounted anywhere on the wall/ or on the door of panel as per the operator’s convenience.
[0040] FIG. 2 illustrates the proposed structure/configuration/arrangement 200 of circuit breaker panels that are operatively coupled with a centralized display 202 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. As can be seen, the proposed system, instead of using display for individual releases, can configure one single display 202, which can communicate with all other releases (which will be configured to communicate with this display). In an exemplary embodiment, the proposed display 202 can communicate wirelessly with all the configured releases. There can be various wireless communication protocols that can be used, including but not limited to wireless connection can be enabled through any or a combination of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, RFID, WiMax, radio-based communication, Zigbee protocol, or through any other appropriate wireless communication means. In an aspect, Wi-Fi protocol can be configured owing to its speed and distance up to which it can work.
[0041] In an exemplary implementation, a Wi-Fi module can be configured in each release (removing the display that is current configured in existing releases of circuit breakers), and a Wi-Fi module can also be configured with the proposed display 202, and by doing so, all the releases can have a unique IP address (even the display 202 can have a unique IP address), In an aspect, the proposed display 202 can work as å master while all the releases work as slaves.
[0042] In an aspect, the current standard of Wi-Fi allows 255 devices (releases) to be configured, and therefore 255 releases can be configured to communicate with a single master. Therefore, if, at any site, there are more than 255 releases, more than one master display 202 can be configured. In an aspect, at the time of communication, master display 202 can send a query to the address device (among the various releases using respective IP address). The address release can then check the query and respond back to the master device 202. In an aspect, the query can be anything from seeking the release status to checking load condition or any other operational parameter of the circuit breaker. Even by using the master display 202, various display parameters can be configured. Operational parameters of more than one circuit breaker can also be controlled in a single instant.
[0043] In an aspect, in the master display 202, there can swappable screen images/pages, wherein various parameters can be configured across various pages/screens of the display 202. Furthermore, a particular page can be dedicated for a particular release. There can be various configurations depending upon the customer needs/requirements.
[0044] As would be appreciate, one benefit of using the proposed display will be that the operator does not need to go to each panel/circuit breaker and check the status of each release. The operator can instead simply sit remotely or at any other location with the proposed display 202 and use the connection (wired or wireless) between the display 202 and the plurality of circuit breakers/panels to configure/operate/control the releases. The proposed display 202 can also be wall mounted and the operator can also see the status from his/her workplace. For powering up the display 202, we can also use a rechargeable battery or the display can be powered from a normal power source.
[0045] In an aspect, the proposed display is a standalone display such as a free display that can work in a Master/Slave mode with the Relay (Control Unit). The standalone display may not use a point-to-point connection method, and can serve multiple masters at the same time and display all relevant images in one single or across multiple screen, wherein the operator does not need to visit each and every panel (of the Circuit Breaker).Furthermore, the proposed display uses binary data transfer and all data analysis can take place at the portable display itself.
[0046] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.

ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION
[0047] The present disclosure provides a centralized/common display for a plurality of circuit breaker panels.
[0048] The present disclosure provides a centralized/common display that is low-cost, portable, and enables easy configuration of circuit breakers.
[0049] The present disclosure provides a means that does not require opening of circuit breaker panels or opening of release of a circuit breaker in order to access the display configured therein.
[0050] The present disclosure provides a means that does not require a display to be configured in each release of each circuit breaker.
[0051] The present disclosure provides a means enables central/remote access of a plurality of circuit breaker panels so that physical access to each circuit breaker panel or circuit breakers configured therein is not required.
,CLAIMS:1. A system configured to provide a centralized display for a plurality of circuit breaker panels, wherein each circuit breaker panel comprises at least one circuit breaker, and wherein the centralized display enables display and control of one or more operating parameters of the at least one circuit breaker that forms part of each circuit breaker panel of the plurality of circuit breaker panels.
2. The system of claim 1, wherein the at least one circuit breaker comprises a release with which the centralized display communicates.
3. The system of claim 2, wherein the release as an IP address, and wherein the release is operatively coupled with a Wi-Fi module through which it communicates with the centralized display.
4. The system of claim 2, wherein the release acts as a slave, and the centralized display acts as a master.
5. The system of claim 2, wherein the release is configured to respond to at least one query from the centralized display, wherein the query relates to an operational parameter status of the at least one circuit breaker.
6. The system of claim 1, wherein the centralized display is wirelessly coupled with the plurality of circuit breaker panels.
7. The system of claim 1, wherein the wireless connection is enabled through any or a combination of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, RFID, WiMax, radio-based communication, Zigbee protocol based on the number of circuit breaker panels and their distance from the centralized display.
8. The system of claim 1, wherein the centralized display enables display of status of any combination of circuit breakers at the same time.