Distributed Smart Socket System (DSSS) For Industrial Applications

¹ Student, Professor 2, Assistant Professor
² Department of Mechatronics Engineering, KCG College of Technology, Karapakkam, Chennai 600 036, India

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Published online: 16 April 2026

Abstract

Conventional electrical socket systems provide only basic power delivery and lack real-time monitoring, intelligent control, and safety awareness. This limitation often results in inefficient energy usage, difficulty in detecting abnormal load conditions, and increased risk of electrical faults. To address these challenges, this invention proposes a Distributed Smart Socket System (DSSS) for intelligent power monitoring and control using Internet of Things (IoT) technology. The DSSS employs a distributed architecture in which each smart socket unit independently monitors electrical parameters such as voltage, current, power, and energy consumption. Each socket is equipped with sensing modules, a relay-based load control mechanism, and an embedded controller to enable both remote and manual operation. A centralized master control unit wirelessly communicates with all socket units to collect real-time data and issue control commands. An integrated Human-Machine Interface (HMI) in the master unit displays socket-wise electrical parameters, load status, and system health in a user-friendly format. The system also supports detection of abnormal conditions such as overloads or excessive power consumption, thereby improving electrical safety and reliability. By distributing intelligence across socket units, the DSSS enhances scalability, energy efficiency, and operational control, making it suitable for smart homes, commercial buildings, laboratories, and industrial applications.