How big is True Off™?

Its electronic components can be as small as ~15 mm (about half an inch) and, depending on the Wattage demand of the device, up to ~20 mm (about an inch).

How much does it cost?

The electronic components which are needed to assemble this TrueOff unit are inexpensive, readily available and well tested. As a point of reference, the cost of the components needed to assemble the prototypes ranged from $.80 to $1.50 per unit depending on the wattage which the appliance draws. It is clear that these costs for a manufacturer of appliances would be less.  

What are the components?

A latching relay, coin cell battery and flyback diodes.

What’s the benefit for the appliance manufacturer?

1. Meets and exceeds Government Regulations: Governments worldwide have become increasingly aggressive in implementing regulations to reduce energy consumption and become more energy efficient. Energy efficiency standards and regulations have been implemented in many countries, compelling manufacturers to develop products that minimize standby power usage.  

2. Addressing Consumer Awareness: There is rising concern among consumers, regulatory bodies, and manufacturers themselves about the environmental impact of standby power consumption and its cost.

3. Achieving CO2 targets: Energy reduction is paramount for attaining CO2 targets because the production and consumption of energy, especially from fossil fuels, are the primary sources of greenhouse gas emissions globally. 

Why is it different from other electric saving solutions?

This is the only way to reduce standby power to zero without unplugging the appliance and device or having a hard to reach AC mechanical switch on the back or side of the device.

Do you have competition?

Our technology is the only solution that reduces standby power to zero.

Many manufacturers have made efforts to tackle standby power consumption through various strategies. Often the devices designed to save standby power waste as much power as they are intended to save. 

While several technologies have come to market that reduce standby power, our patented technology is uniquely positioned as the only solution that reduces standby to zero, letting the user unplug the device without needing to reach out and unplug it.

Strong Intellectual Property (IP): We have secured a patent that provides us with a competitive advantage and establishes barriers to entry for potential competitors.

Adoptability: Our solution can be quickly and inexpensively integrated into almost any electronic device, appliance, equipment, or machinery, small or large.

User-Friendly: True Off is seamlessly integrated into the appliance or device, so the user experience is unchanged.

The beauty of the Patent is in its simplicity.

Our invention meets the 3 conditions of a patent:

1. Able to be used (the invention must work and cannot just be a theory).

2. New, or “novel” (something not done before).

3. “Not obvious,” as related to a change to something already invented.

How strong is your patent?

Very strong and covering a wide range of applications. Simple patents are easier to defend.
Having just a few key components limits the number of variations you can have.

Is there a proof of concept?

Prototype is tested and available for inspection.