US Patent 11451938 Power outlet having availability notification

An electrical receptacle including an outlet and an electronic process. The outlet is configured to receive an electrical device. The electronic processor is configured to output a signal when the outlet receives the electrical device. Wherein the signal is received by a notification control unit, the notification control unit configured to determine an availability of the electrical outlet based on the signal, and output information corresponding to the availability of the electrical receptacle, wherein the information is included in a map accessed by at least one selected from a group consisting of a computer, a smart phone, and a tablet.