About SecuriPower

SecuriPower comprises a range of products including a case, socket, socket plate and wired plug which are controlled biometrically, locally (via RFID card or fob for example) or remotely via an app or website to enable access to electricity only to authorised users.

The unique selling point is that they are the only products which can enable control of electrical appliances for authorised users. Whilst there are many smart plug options on the market today SecuriPower is the only range of products which offers the security of restricting use via the power supply to the item.

The concept spans a variety of markets; domestic, industrial, healthcare and hospitality to name a few. It also supports political and cultural agendas such as the ability to support the elderly and dementia sufferers to stay in their own homes safely for longer or to add extra layers of security to sensitive or important equipment.

In 2019 SecuriPower won British Invention (Platinum) and International Invention (Diamond) of the Year at the prestigious British Invention Show at London’s Savoy Hotel. These awards, organised and presented by Kane Kramer, the inventor of the MP3 audio player, showcase the best in innovative thought and design.

UK patents have been granted for all four products, as well as combining multiple sockets in a network. The SecuriSocket is also patented in the USA.

Benefits

Control of the power source – no complicated modifications required to the device.
Portability – the SecuriCase model can be used on different devices and taken to different locations.
Intuitive designs – no passwords or key codes required.
Variety of markets – both domestic and commercial applications are possible.
Development – potential to develop the concept further.
Universal – no need to link to operating systems such as Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. Works independently unlike Hive.

Example Use Cases

Household/Children

- Parental control of dangerous appliances, e.g. handheld food blender, kettle, washing machine, vacuum cleaner.
- Preventing appliances from being turned off, e.g. fridge, freezer.
- Restricting access to games consoles and televisions to specific times of day or for set periods of time.
- Controlling who can access certain appliances, e.g. electrical musical instruments, garden shed.
- Controlling who can access an electric vehicle (EV) charging port.
- Parental control of dangerous devices, e.g. strimmers, hedge trimmers, lawn mowers.
- Control of irrigation systems and outdoor lighting.
- Preventing accidental turning off of aquarium/pond filtration/heater systems.

Healthcare

- Preventing elderly patients from turning appliances on/off. Access limited to care staff.
- Dementia sufferers: a carer remotely accessing an appliance to either check whether it is on/off, or allowing the sufferer to use an appliance whilst being remotely supervised over a telephone. Notifications will allow the carer to be alerted of dangerous situations, e.g. an electric fire or electric blanket being left on overnight.
- Preventing life-saving equipment from being turned off by unauthorised user.

Hospitality / Industry

- Providing power to wall sockets used by cleaners for specific times of the day, thereby restricting access to hotel guests.
- Controlling access to cash tills and fruit machines.
- Controlling who can turn on/off key equipment, often making energy savings, e.g. electric heaters.
- Controlling access to electricity in public places, e.g. sockets in pubs/restaurants, airport lounges.
- Restricting access to staff who have been accredited to use certain equipment, e.g. electric chainsaw, lathe.
- Preventing items from being turned off, e.g. fridges, freezers.