1. A method, comprising: detecting a positive transition in a time trace disaggregation process (TTDP); creating a new instance j; capturing a positive transition data block for the instance j; creating a time trace feature description for at least one of the following: power, reactive power, and current; matching the instance j to a device type by performing a quick match based on at least one of a plurality of quick match parameters; and responsive to a positive identification based on the quick match, assigning the instance j to the device type.