The PowerTab is an in-home display designed to help the
utilities industry meet their need for increased communication
and feedback to their customers.

The PowerTab receives real time electricity consumption data wirelessly from a residential smart meter using the Zigbee Smart Energy Profile. Information displayed by the Powertab includes:

• Current electricity use in $ or kWh
• Accumulated use in $ or kWh
• Text messages or alerts from the service provider

The PowerTab features include:

• Large font LCD with clear, uncluttered menus
• Rechargeable NiMH battery with wall charger
• 3 colour LED lights used to indicate TOU periods, upcoming Demand Response Events or Critical Peak Pricing
• Display symbols indicating current signal strength and battery life
• Digital certificate authentication to ensure information security and device interoperability