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Изобретение относится к измерительной технике. Технический результат заключается в повышении точности воспроизведения измеренной электроэнергии. Раскрыты варианты способа и устройства для электронного воспроизведения измеренной электроэнергии. Первый процессор принимает сигналы напряжения и тока и определяет электроэнергию. Первый процессор вырабатывает энергетический сигнал, представляющий собой определение электроэнергии. Второй процессор, соединенный с первым процессором, принимает энергетический сигнал и вырабатывает сигналы воспроизведения, представляющие собой информацию о параметрах электроэнергии. Индикатор соединен с вторым процессором для приема сигнала воспроизведения и воспроизводит информацию об электроэнергии. В первом варианте осуществления предпочтительно, чтобы первый процессор определял единицы электроэнергии по сигналам напряжения тока и вырабатывал энергетический сигнал, представляющий собой определение таких единиц и частоты, с которой они определяются. В другом варианте ...

СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБ ДЛЯ КОНТРОЛЯ РЕСУРСОВ В СЕТИ КОММУНАЛЬНОГО ВОДОСНАБЖЕНИЯ

... 1. Компьютеризированный способ для контроля сети коммунального водоснабжения, причем сеть коммунального водоснабжения содержит по меньшей мере сеть труб для доставки воды потребителям и множество счетчиков, расположенных в пределах сети коммунального водоснабжения, причем способ содержит этапы:принимают данные счетчиков, причем данные счетчиков представляют множество параметров, измеряемых счетчиками, причем параметры включают в себя, по меньшей мере, расход или давление воды в трубах;принимают вторичные данные из одного или более источников, внешних по отношению к счетчикам, причем вторичные данные представляют одно или более условий, влияющих на расход или потребление воды в области, обслуживаемой сетью коммунального водоснабжения;анализируют данные счетчиков посредством статистического предсказания данных счетчиков для первого счетчика на основании данных второго счетчика из сети коммунального водоснабжения и вторичных данных, при этом данные второго счетчика содержат данные счетчика ...

Многофункциональная система контроля и сигнализации состояния охраняемого объекта

Изобретение относится к системе охранно-пожарной сигнализации. Технический результат заключается в обеспечении возможности осуществления контроля за состоянием объекта, в том числе за степенью его пожарной безопасности, на котором установлена заявленная система. Система содержит модуль передачи данных (1), по меньшей мере один модуль датчиков (12), контроллер (2), модуль управления (3), пульт пожарно-охранный (5), по меньшей мере одно речевое устройство (7а), усилитель линии пассивный (8) и усилитель линии активный (9), газоанализатор (10), канал связи (11), обеспечивающий взаимодействие и передачу данных между вышеуказанными. Модуль передачи данных (1) выполнен с возможностью считывания состояния адресных устройств и управления адресными устройствами посредством канала связи (11) через модуль управления (3). Модуль передачи данных (1) выполнен с возможностью связи через усилитель линии пассивный (8) с речевым устройством (7а) и ручным пультом пожарно-охранным (5), которые в свою очередь ...

Система и способ управления электроснабжением

Изобретение относится к области электротехники. Раскрыты система управления электроснабжением и способ подключения нагрузки и/или источника к электрической сети. Система содержит по меньшей мере два электрических счетчика, связанных с разными режимами электроснабжения, имеющими разные параметры, коммутационный блок для отдельного подключения и отключения каждого электрического счетчика и блок управления в функциональном соединении с коммутационным блоком. Блок управления содержит схему связи для получения данных реального времени, относящихся по меньшей мере к одному из вышеупомянутых параметров, и дополнительно выполнен с возможностью подключать один из электрических счетчиков и отключать другой электрический счетчик (другие электрические счетчики) на основе полученных данных реального времени и по меньшей мере одного заранее заданного условия. Тем самым обеспечивается технический результат, заключающийся в повышении динамичности системы управления электроснабжением. 2 н. и 8 з.п. ф-лы ...

СПОСОБ ПРИНЯТИЯ РЕШЕНИЯ О ПРИСОЕДИНЕНИИ ЭЛЕКТРИЧЕСКОГО СЧЕТЧИКА К ДРУГОМУ ЭЛЕКТРИЧЕСКОМУ СЧЕТЧИКУ ИЛИ К КОНЦЕТРАТОРУ ДАННЫХ

... 1. Способ принятия решения о присоединении первого электрического счетчика (120) ко второму электрическому счетчику, служащему ретранслятором для упомянутого первого электрического счетчика в иерархической сети связи, заданной поверх многофазной сети снабжения электроэнергией (100), или к концентратору (110) данных, который является корневым узлом упомянутой иерархической сети связи, отличающийся тем, что первый электрический счетчик осуществляет следующие этапы:- получение (S401) первой информации о фазе, указывающей фазу, к которой подключен первый электрический счетчик в многофазной сети снабжения электроэнергией;- получение (S405) второй информации о фазе, указывающей фазы, к которым в многофазной сети снабжения электроэнергией соответственно подключены устройства иерархической сети связи, каждое из которых является электрическим счетчиком, к которому первый электрический счетчик может быть присоединен, или концентратором данных, когда первый электрический счетчик может быть к нему ...

СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБ ЦЕНТРАЛИЗОВАНОГО МОНИТОРИНГА И УПРАВЛЕНИЯ РЕЖИМОМ РАБОТЫ СИЛОВЫХ ТРАНСФОРМАТОРОВ, УСТАНОВЛЕННЫХ НА РАЗНЫХ ПОДСТАНЦИЯХ И В ЦЕНТРАХ МОНИТОРИНГА

... 1. Система, предназначенная для централизованного мониторинга и управления режимом работы силовых трансформаторов, установленных на разных подстанциях, содержащая: ! центр мониторинга, содержащий технический сервер, сервер Интернет и программное обеспечение, которое обеспечивает передачу данных из упомянутого технического сервера в упомянутый сервер Интернет, причем упомянутый технический сервер соединен с панелями управления каждой из подстанций, и упомянутый сервер Интернет обеспечивает удаленный доступ к системе для пользователей системы, ! множество подстанций, причем на каждой из подстанций установлена панель управления, соединенная, по меньшей мере, с одним силовым трансформатором, при этом упомянутая панель управления принимает данные, относящиеся к измерениям параметров упомянутого, по меньшей мере, одного трансформатора, ! система, отличающаяся тем, что данные, относящиеся к измерениям параметров упомянутого, по меньшей мере, одного из силовых трансформаторов, сохраняют в упомянутом ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ОТОБРАЖЕНИЯ И СПОСОБ ДЛЯ ОТОБРАЖЕНИЯ ИЗМЕРЕННЫХ ДАННЫХ

... 1. Способ отображения измеренных данных (M(t)) установки (35) передачи энергии и/или распределения энергии на экране (30), причем измеренные данные отображаются на диаграмме (40) по оси времени (t),отличающийся тем, чтов первом участке (50) диаграммы на диаграмме отображаются измеренные данные выбранного прошедшего временного интервала в замороженном по времени представлении,во втором опосредованно или непосредственно прилегающем участке (60) диаграммы на диаграмме отображаются измеренные данные, которые относятся к промежутку времени после временного интервала, отображенного в первом участке диаграммы, до соответственно текущего момента времени отображения, причем во время замороженного представления измеренных данных в первом участке диаграммы текущие, вновь добавляемые измеренные данные установки передачи энергии и/или распределения энергии добавляются к второму участку диаграммы при согласовании его временного масштабирования.2. Способ по п.1, отличающийся тем, что измеренные данные ...

Система и способ управления электроснабжением

СИСТЕМА ПУНКТА ПОДСЧЕТА И ИЗМЕРЕНИЯ ДЛЯ ИЗМЕРЕНИЯ И ПОДСЧЕТА ЭЛЕКТРИЧЕСКОЙ ЭНЕРГИИ И СПОСОБ

... 1. Система пункта подсчета и измерения для подсчета и измерения потребления или генерации электрической энергии, отличающаясяа. некоторым числом связанных с местоположением, связанных с электросетью и предназначенных для отбора или ввода электрической энергии посредством блоков потребления и/или генерации соединительных устройств, которые снабжены идентификатором, посредством которого возможна идентификация владельца подключения, иb. по меньшей мере одним идентифицируемым, не связанным с местоположением функциональным блоком для измерения и подсчета электрической энергии, которая посредством блоков потребления и/или генерации на одном или нескольких связанных с местоположением соединительных устройствах через электрический проводник отбирается или вводится, причем функциональный блок содержит:аа. устройство для восприятия идентификатора соединительного устройства,bb. идентифицируемое устройство для подсчета и измерения электрической энергии, отобранной от определенного согласно (аа.) соединительного ...

СПОСОБЫ И УСТРОЙСТВО, ОТНОСЯЩИЕСЯ К АДАПТЕРУ МЕЖДУ СЕТЬЮ ПОМЕЩЕНИЯ И СЕТЬЮ УСОВЕРШЕНСТВОВАННОЙ ИЗМЕРИТЕЛЬНОЙ ИНФРАСТРУКТУРЫ (AMI)

... 1. Система, включающая:первый узел в сети усовершенствованной измерительной инфраструктуры (AMI), установленный внутри части измерительного устройства, иадаптер, сконфигурированный для функционирования в качестве второго узла в сети AMI и для преобразования сигнала, задаваемого на основе платформы сети помещения, в сигнал, задаваемый на основе платформы сети AMI, при этом указанный адаптер сконфигурирован как устройство, независимое от измерительного устройства.2. Система по п.1, в которой упомянутый сигнал, задаваемый на основе платформы сети помещения, является первым сигналом, задаваемым на основе платформы сети помещения, и упомянутый сигнал, задаваемый на основе платформы сети AMI, является первым сигналом, задаваемым на основе платформы сети AMI, при этом адаптер сконфигурирован для преобразования второго сигнала, задаваемого на основе платформы сети AMI, во второй сигнал, задаваемый на основе платформы сети помещения.3. Система по п.1, в которой адаптер расположен вне измерительного ...

Sicherung eines Energiemengenzählers gegen unbefugten Zugriff

Energiemengenzählersicherungssystem mit einem mit einem Energiemengenzähler 4 verbindbaren Kommunikationsgerät 6, einem in dem Kommunikationsgerät 6 zerstörungsfrei entfernbar angeordheten Verschlüsselungsmodul 16, wobei das Verschlüsselungsmodul 16 im Initialzustand 20 einen eingeschränkten Zugriff auf seine Funktionen ermöglicht.

Sensorkopf für die Auslesung von Energiedaten an einem Energiezähler sowie eine entsprechende Messanordnung und ein entsprechendes Verfahren

Sensorkopf (1) mit einem Sensorkopfgehäuse (2), das an einer Eingangsseite (3), mit der der Sensorkopf (1) auf eine Sendeschnittstelle (21) eines Energieverbrauchszähler (20) aufgesetzt werden kann, um Daten, wie Kenndaten oder Energieverbrauchsdaten, von dem Energieverbrauchszähler (20) auszulesen, eine Empfangsschnittstelle (4) zum Auslesen eines von dem Energieverbrauchszähler (20) ausgegebenen Signals, das kennzeichnend für von dem Energieverbrauchszähler (20) vorgehaltene Daten ist, aufweist, wobei der Sensorkopf (1) weiterhin eine Übertragungsschnittstelle (5) für die Übertragung des Signals oder eines aus dem Signal gewandelten Signals an eine Vorrichtung (30) zur Anzeige oder zur Weiterverarbeitung des ausgelesenen oder gewandelten Signals aufweist, und wobei der Sensorkopf (1) an einer Ausgangsseite (6) eine Sendeschnittstelle (7) zum Auslesen der Daten des Energieverbrauchszählers (20) aufweist, an der das von dem Energieverbrauchszähler (20) ausgegebene Signal identisch oder ...

Schnittstellenserver mit virtuellen Objekten zur Abbildung von Mess-und/oder Steuervorrichtungen

Die Erfindung betrifft ein System zum Bestimmen und/oder Steuern der Versorgungsleistung an mindestens einer Lieferstelle eines Versorgungsnetzwerks mit mindestens einer realen Mess- und/oder Steuervorrichtung, wobei die mindestens eine Lieferstelle eingerichtet ist, eine Versorgungsleistung mindestens abzunehmen, und wobei die mindestens eine reale Mess- und/oder Steuervorrichtung Daten für ein Datennetzwerk bereitstellen kann. Die der Erfindung zugrunde liegende Aufgabe besteht darin, ein System bereitzustellen, das flexibel an die Anforderungen neuer Liefermodelle in Versorgungsnetzen angepasst werden kann. Diese Aufgabe wird gelöst durch mindestens einen Schnittstellenserver, der mindestens ein funktionales, virtuelles Objekt bereitstellt, dem i. mehrere reale Mess- und/oder Steuervorrichtungen und/oder ein oder mehrere weitere funktionale, virtuelle Objekte des gleichen oder eines anderen Schnittstellenservers, denen mehrere reale Mess- und/oder Steuervorrichtungen zugeordnet sind, ...

Fernsteuersystem

Steuerung, Netzwerksystem und Informationsverarbeitungsverfahren

Geschaffen wird eine Steuerung, die in der Lage ist, einen Benutzer im Hinblick auf einen Verbrauchswert an Elektrizität zu einer bevorzugten Zeit zu informieren. Eine Heimsteuerung (100) umfasst eine Kommunikationsschnittstelle (105), die ausgebildet ist, eine elektrische Leistungsaufnahme einer Mehrzahl von Geräten (200A200E) zu empfangen, einen Speicher (101), der ausgebildet ist, Änderungen in der elektrischen Leistungsaufnahme für die Mehrzahl von Geräten (200A200E) zu speichern, und einen Prozessor (110), der ausgebildet ist zu bestimmen, ob ein Änderungswert oder eine Änderungsrate in der elektrischen Leistungsaufnahme größer ist als ein vordefinierter Bereich für jedes der Mehrzahl von Geräten (200A200E), und Information auszugeben, die die elektrische Leistungsaufnahme eines Geräts anzeigt, dessen Änderungswert oder Änderungsrate in der elektrischen Leistungsaufnahme größer ist als der vordefinierte Bereich.

Verfahren zur Untersuchung einer Messgröße

Bei einem Verfahren zur Untersuchung einer Messgröße (q, v) ist es bekannt, zwischen einer Untersuchungszentrale (2) und mindestens einem an einer dezentralen Messstelle angeordneten, autarken Detektionssystem (1), Daten mittels elektromagnetischer Wellen (3) zu übertragen und in der Untersuchungszentrale (2) für verschiedene Typen von Untersuchungszeiträumen (A, B, C) typischerweise zu erwartende Messdaten als Referenzdaten (Ref¶t¶A, Ref¶t¶B, Ref¶t¶C) bereitzustellen. Indem von der Untersuchungszentrale (2) an ein Detektionssystem (1) die Referenzdaten (Ref¶t¶) für einen vorgesehenen Untersuchungszeitraum gesendet werden, vom Detektionssystem (1) Messdaten (Mess¶t¶) erfasst werden, welche Messwerte der zu untersuchenden Messgröße (q, v) repräsentieren, im Detektionssystem (1) eine Abweichung der erfassten Messdaten (Mess¶t¶) von den gesendeten Referenzdaten (Ref¶t¶) ermittelt wird, bei Überschreitung eines vorgegebenen Grenzwertes (DELTA¶t¶) der Abweichung, die bis dahin im Untersuchungszeitraum ...

Filing device for consumption measuring device, particularly water meter or heat meter, is formed as consumption measuring device ambient cover, which is provided in section with electrically conducting coating

The filing device is enclosed after the assembly of an attachment section of the consumption measuring device. The filling device is formed as the consumption measuring device ambient cover (1), which is provided in section with an electrically conducting coating (5). The cover is made up of plastic, on which a metallic coating is applied in sections. The coating consists of chromium.

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur Optimierung des Energieverbrauchs einer Einrichtung mit einer Vielzahl elektrischer Verbraucher

Die Erfindung betrifft im Wesentlichen ein Verfahren zur Optimierung des Energieverbrauchs einer Einrichtung mit einer Vielzahl elektrischer Verbraucher, bei dem alle zur Einrichtung gehörenden aktiven elektrischen Verbraucher identifiziert und zu Verbraucherklassen zugeordnet werden, bei dem für die identifizierten Verbraucher tatsächliche durchschnittliche Verbrauchswerte berechnet und mit Vorgabeverbrauchswerten für die betreffende Verbraucherklasse aus einer externen Datenbasis verglichen werden und bei dem dadurch zu ersetzende uneffiziente Verbraucher ermittelt bzw. vorgeschlagen werden. Durch die Einführung einer Klasse für unkritisch abschaltbare Verbraucher in einer jeweiligen Einrichtung können EVUs diese Verbraucher gezielt abschalten und so bspw. bei Energiespitzen den Ausfall von Stromnetzen verhindern bzw. diese Gefahr abschwächen. Die Erfindung trägt zu einer schnelleren Verbreitung energieeffizienter Geräte und Zusatzgeräte bei und verringert die Ausfallwahrscheinlichkeit ...

ÜBERWACHUNGSSYSTEM

Vorrichtung zum Registrieren der Zeit, waehrend welcher bestimmte Werte einer sich in der Zeit aendernden Groesse erreicht oder ueberschritten worden sind

Vorrichtung zum Fernmessen, Fernzählen und/oder Fernmelden von Veränderungen physikalischer Größen

Verbrauchserfassungssystem

Verbrauchserfassungssystem umfassend mehrere Verbrauchsmessgeräte (V1-V4) und wenigstens einen Funkempfänger (E), wobei die Verbrauchsmessgeräte (V1-V4) dazu eingerichtet sind, Verbrauchswertinformationen in ihnen jeweils zugeordneten Zeitintervallen zum Funkempfänger (E) zu senden, und wobei der Funkempfänger (E) so gesteuert ist, dass er sich während der Sendezeitintervalle (S) von Verbrauchsmessgeräten (V1-V4) in einem Empfangsbereitschaftsmodus befindet und sich außerhalb der Sendezeitintervalle der Verbrauchsmessgeräte zumindest zeitweise in einen Empfangspausenmodus einstellt, wobei die Verbrauchsmessgeräte (V1-V4) eine elektronische Schaltungsanordnung aufweisen, welche umfasst: - einen ersten Zeittaktgeber (2), welcher im Wesentlichen für Dauerbetrieb eingerichtet ist, - Zeitmessmittel (4) zur Zeitakkumulation der Takte des ersten Zeittaktgebers (2) zum Zwecke der Zeiterfassung, - eine Mikrocontrollerschaltung (6) und - eine Funkkommunikationsschaltung zum Senden der Verbrauchswertinformationen ...

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur entfernten Überwachung eines Messgerät

Fernmesstechnische Einrichtung mit einem schleifengespeisten Gerät und Verfahren zu dessen Betriebsspannungsversorgung

Die Erfindung betrifft eine fernmesstechnische Einrichtung mit einer speisenden Empfangseinrichtung (4) und einer von der Empfangseinrichtung (4) über eine Stromschleife (3) gespeisten Gebereinrichtung (1) zur Ausgabe mindestens eines variablen Messwerts, wobei dem Schleifenstrom der Messwert aufgeprägt ist, mit einem weiteren aus der Stromschleife (3) gespeisten Gerät (2) und Verfahren zu dessen Betriebsspannungsversorgung. Dazu wird vorgeschlagen, das Gerät (2) mit Regelmitteln (11, 12) zur adaptiven Betriebsspannungsanpassung an den Schleifenstrom in Abhängigkeit vom aktuellen Leistungsbedarf auszustatten, die die Betriebsspannung (UW) bei anwachsendem Schleifenstrom umgekehrt proportional zum Schleifenstrom bis zu einem Minimal-Betriebsspannungswert absenken und die Betriebsspannung (UW) bei weiterem Anstieg des Schleifenstroms schleifenstromunabhängig konstant halten.

Event identification

Method, system and device of multicast functionality in an energy portal

Improvements in or relating to data acquisition

Data storage and transfer

Enclosure for a utility meter and/or control valve

Sensor for detecting disk rotation

Water usage monitoring system

Optical sensor for meters

An electro-optical sensor arrangement which records the number of revolutions of a meter index pointer includes a phototransducer comprising L.E.D. 3 and a photo-transistor 5 which normally receives light pulses reflected from a meter dial 8 to provide a pulsed input signal to a signal processing circuit. The processing circuit comprises a Schmitt trigger 4a, b, which receives clock pulses five times per second from a timer 1, and a flip-flop 11a, b the output Q of which is normally high and is feedback connected via diode 12 and resistor 13 to the data input of the Schmitt trigger. The output Q goes high only when the pointer interrupts the path of I.R. beam 7, whereby a a pulse is fed to a logger (not shown) via monostable 14 and switch 15. The flip-flop does not reset until substantially the whole pointer passes out of the beam path, so that slow travel or hesitation of the pointer does not produce false pulses to the logger. ...

Commodity consumption meters

A commodity consumption meter 2, of a type having a sealed housing 3, 4 and including a rotating component 14 whose rate of rotation depends upon the rate of consumption of the commodity, the rotating component being visible through a wall 16 of the housing, the apparatus comprising: a casing 38 which substantially completely covers the wall 16 of the meter 2 and including a transparent region 62 through which the rotating component 14 can be viewed and an optical assembly 64 for monitoring rotation of the rotating component. Preferably the optical assembly 64 comprises a light source which is amplitude modulated at a selected frequency and is arranged to direct light through the housing onto the rotating component 14 and a light detector to detect reflected light from the rotating component 14, the apparatus further including a synchronous detector and operated at the selected frequency and processing means arranged to count the number of revolutions of the component 14 using the output ...

Rotation sensor

Monitoring system

Commodity consumption registering meters

A commodity consumption registering meter includes a transceiver (5) which comprises a transmitter (9) operative to transmit consumption data to a base station, a receiver (12) operative to utilise a local oscillator (11) to effect conversion of a received signal to a demodulated signal, and control means (2) for adjusting the frequency of the local oscillator in response to the received signal to reduce drift in the frequency of the local oscillator. The difference in frequency between the received carrier and the local oscillator (11) may be measured via the counter (19) to control the local oscillator. Alternatively the received signal may be modulated with data indicative of the amount of frequency correction or of the required local oscillator frequency and the recovered data is applied to a processor for control of the local oscillator. The control signal may be corrected by the output of a temperature sensor. The control signal may be stored in a memory 4 when the transceiver is ...

Commodity consumption meter

Remote monitoring

A remote monitoring system 2 is provided for the remote monitoring of a remote appliance 10, such as a utility meter. In addition to the appliance 10, the remote monitoring system comprises a control unit 6 in communication with the remote appliance via a local area wireless link 8 and a monitoring unit 20 in communication with the control unit 6 via a telecommunications link 24. The remote appliance 10 transmits monitoring information to the control unit 6 via the local area wireless link 8. The monitoring information is required by the monitoring unit 20 for the purpose of monitoring the remote appliance 10, for example the information may be a meter reading in the case of a utility meter. The control unit 6 transmits such received monitoring information to the monitoring unit 20 via the telecommunications link 24. The control unit 6 may be a digital television, set top box, personal computer, mobile phone or cell phone. The local area wireless link 8 may be Bluetooth (RTM), IEEE 802.11 ...

A METER READING SYSTEM FOR ELECTRICITY, GAS OR WATER

A meter reading system (2) for electricity, gas or water, which meter reading system (2) comprises supply station means (4) for supplying electricity, gas or water to a plurality of consumers, output monitoring means (10) for monitoring the output of the electricity, gas or water to individual consumers, and cost charging means (14) for providing a charge for each consumer consequent upon the monitored output to each consumer. ...

A superregenerative receiver providing a wake-up call for a tag

A detector receiver circuit (2) for use as a wake-up detector for detecting an amplitude modulated carrier signal is described. The circuit (2) comprises: an antenna (4) for receiving the modulated carrier signal and a transistor (10), such as an FET, connected to the antenna (4) and configured to operate as a detector of modulation of the carrier frequency. The circuit further comprises a resonator circuit (12-16) which is also connected to the transistor and configured such that the transistor (10) can simultaneously oscillate at substantially the modulation frequency; an oscillator quenching means (20) for periodically quenching oscillation of the transistor (10) and means (26,28,30) for sensing the characteristics of the build-up of oscillation to indicate the presence of a modulated carrier signal. How quickly the magnitude of oscillation of the transistor (10) builds up is dependent on whether the antenna is receiving a carrier signal which is modulated at the frequency of self-oscillation ...

Reading utility meters

A digital camera 20 is used to take a digital image of information displayed on meter 10. The digital image is passed to a computer 30 which extracts information displayed on the utility meter 10 from the image. The information may be used for a variety of purposes such as updating databases with details of utility meters and for billing purposes.

Method and telecommunications network for controlling an external device

In order to control an external device 3, which may be associated with or remote from a terminal such as a mobile telephone 2, the terminal 2 sends a control request, for example in the form of an SMS message, to a telecommunications network 1. The network 1 converts the request into a control code which is in a form ready for controlling the external device 3. The control code is embedded in an SMS message which is then transmitted from the network 1 to the device 3, which has a GSM or other module associated with it in order to allow the embedded control code to be received, extracted, and supplied to the device 3 to perform the requested operation or function.

Passive pulse splitter for pulsing utility meters or other meters

Metering apparatus

The invention relates to a retro-fitted device for reading utility meters and transmitting data for the utility provider. A smart meter attachment that clamps onto a digital utility meter 1 is disclosed. The attachment comprises a clamp 30 with adjustable sides 31, 32 that clamp opposite sides of the digital meter. The clamp comprises an optical reading part 13 that plugs into an optical port 3 on the meter 1. The reading part 13 allows data to be extracted from the meter. The adjustable sides have rubber pads 34, 35 between the side parts and the meter itself to allow the clamp 30 to be attached without damaging or defacing the meter. A further invention allows the smart meter clip or clamp to the utility meter such that its face it is not damaged. To achieve this the smart meter uses an elongate C-shaped clamping body having side parts which clamp to the sides of the utility meter rather than the face.

Improvements in and relating to distribution networks

... 456,237. Indicating leakages in gas &c. distribution systems. ALLSTADT, E., 4, Roonstrasse, Frankfort-on-Main, Germany. Oct. 14, 1935, No. 28364. [A Specification was laid open to inspection under Sect. 91 of the Acts, April 18, 1936.] [Class 99 (ii)] [See also Groups XXXVI and XIX] In order to determine losses in a distribution system for gas, water and the like, including a main meter at the supply station and consumer meters at each consumer station, printing or recording devices operating in response to an impulse represented by variations in the pressure of the commodity consumed are provided at each meter, and means are associated with the system for sending therethrough, by way of the said commodity, an impulse operating simultaneously on all the meters. In the case of gas distribution, reservoirs of gas at different pressures are provided, one at the normal supply pressure and the other at the increased pressure for giving the impulse. A printing device for a gas meter 22, with ...

Commodity metering apparatus

NETWORK AND METER FOR MONITORING ELECTRICITY SUPPLY SYSTEM

The invention relates to an electricity distribution network and in particular the provision of metering apparatus at a location or locations in the network intermediate the end consumer and the source of the electricity. The metering apparatus is typically located at substations in the supply network and monitors at least one parameter relating to the electricity at that location and transmits data relating to that parameter to allow the data to be used in conjunction with further data, typically received from metering apparatus at the end consumers to allow analysis of the network to be performed.

Smart metering of commodity consumption via communicating devices

Metering system for detecting a three phase load.

An electrical measurement apparatus comprises a detector for measuring an electrical parameter, a metering device, and a means to transmit the detector signal which is indicative of the electrical parameter. The detector also provides an identification signal so that the meter can identify the detector sending the measured signal. The embodiment of the invention, as shown in figure 1, comprises a three-phase toroidal current transducer having a cuboid detector body 12 with three cylindrical passages 14 each for receiving a single-phase cable of a three-phase load (not shown). Each of the three passages 14 has an embedded toroidal winding which is used to detect a current in the load cable. Signals representing the current in each of the three individual load cables are sent to a meter, which may be located remotely. The signals are transmitted along a multi-core signal cable 16, which has a standard connector 18 for a plug-in connection to the meter. One of the wires in the multi-core signal ...

Identification of a utility consumption event

A telemetry monitoring system and a data recovery method for a telemetry monitoring system

Access control system

An access control system is configured for data communication with at least a first remote service provider (eg power company, hospital with remote patient monitoring, security services company) via a wide area telecommunications network and for data communication with at least a first local device associated with the service provider (eg electricity meter, health monitoring device, home security system) via local data communication. The access control system is configurable to facilitate data communication between the first remote service provider and the first local device. The access control system comprises a gateway device and virtual machines VM1-VMN associated with at least one local device and at least one service provider. When a service provider requests connection with a local device, it supplies an identifier. The gateway rejects the connection request. However, the VM associated with the local device compares the identifier with a list of authorized identifiers and associated ...

Access control system

Metering device and parts therefor

An industrial meter 123 is described that has wireless communication circuitry 125 for communicating with a remote communication device 103. A passive repeater device is also provided that allows the wireless communication circuitry of the industrial meter to continue to communicate with the remote communication device when the meter device is positioned in a location where direct communication between the wireless communication circuitry and the remote communication device is not possible (such as for example when the industrial meter is located underground. The passive repeater comprises a first wireless coupler 111 in close proximity to the meter, a second wireless coupler 107 for communication with the remote communication device and an electrical conductor 109 connecting the two wireless couplers. The wireless signal may be a near-field (NFC), inductive, electromagnetic, capacitive, GSM, UMTS or any other wireless signal. The remote communication device may be a mobile telephone.

Utility source type determination apparatus and method

A utility, e.g. electricity, is monitored by meter 10. An apparatus receives and analyses the utility to determine whether it is from first source 20 or second source 25, e.g. power station, generator. The apparatus may be housed with, or separate from and upstream of, consumption measuring means 11 (Fig. 1). The apparatus may check a signature of the utility to determine if it is a predetermined signature of first source 20 or second source 25. The signature may be a property such as frequency, voltage, or pressure; rates of change thereof; frequency perturbation; or capacity. The apparatus may monitor stability of the utility to determine the source. The apparatus may comprise microcontroller 13 (Fig. 1) and storage means 14, may log and analyse a parameter of the utility, and may learn predetermined signatures over time. In an embodiment, switch 30 controls delivery from first 20 or second 25 sources through supply line 12 to the apparatus.

Electronic user pays product and/or service controller

Improvements in utility meters

A modulised utility meter comprising a basic meter module, which is adapted for fixture in the premises of a consumer, and an 'add-on' module which is adapted to be received by the basic meter module, the modules each including a central processor unit (CPU), which serves to control operation of the module with which it is associated, which CPU includes a store for data appertaining to a quantity of the utility used as measured by meter means in the module of which it forms a part, and a comparator in one module which is arranged to compare the data of respective modules, and to provide an output signal in the absence of predetermined correspondence therebetween.

Utility meter

Wireless communications systems

Anomaly event classification in a network of pipes for resource distribution

A computerized method for monitoring a resource network, especially a water utility network, where the network comprises pipes for delivering a resource to its consumers. The network includes a plurality of meters positioned within the pipes across the distribution network. The method includes receiving meter data representing parameters measured by the meters, such as flow, pressure, chlorine level, pH and turbidity of the water being distributed through the pipes. The method also includes receiving secondary data from sources external to the meters and representing conditions affecting consumption of the resource in a region serviced by the utility network such as weather and holidays. The meter and secondary data is analyzed using statistical techniques to identify water network events including leakage events and other events regarding quantity and quality of water flowing through the pipes and operation of the water network. The events are reported to users via a user interface. In ...

A System for monitoring resources

A base resource usage profile 34 and a surpassed resource usage profile 36 are determined for selected time periods, with the surpassed resource usage profile being an increased value over the base resource usage profile which varies with time. The utility resource(s) are monitored and first and second distinct alert signals are provided when usage reaches or goes beyond the respective profiles. The level of the surpassed resource usage profile is such that the second alert is not initiated when the utility usage exceeds normal or base usage by only a small amount or for a short period of time. A historical view of resource usage is also provided to identify alerted events and thus users are provided with the facility to simplify their utility consumption management in a straightforward way and thus take more responsibility for resource usage.

Metering energy use

Identifying the operation of a specified type of appliance

Internet-based data communication system

Visualization of electrical loads

Data and event logging

Apparatus for monitoring rescue consumption

Privacy protection for smart metering data

Metering of a physical characteristic is described, through a metering device 10, in which a stochastic approach is taken. A random signal is generated on the basis of a metering signal, preferably with a view to maximising a statistical distance between the two, such as their K-divergence. The random signal and the metering signal are mixed together, via a signal concealment unit 30, to obscure characteristics of the metering signal which could otherwise divulge private information to third parties. The metering device may further comprise a rechargeable battery with discharge means dependent on the mixed signal. A metering device and a method of metering a physical characteristic are provided.

Smart meter apparatus

An integrated smart meter (10) (20) monitors power and usage passing between a household supply main (12) and household appliances (14), uses power line signalling (16) to signal meter readings and power consumption, has the improvement of also comprising an integrated locally generated power controller and switch (20). The integrated smart meter (10) (20) also comprises appliance signalling means (28) operable to signal to individual appliances (14) to switch the individual appliances (14), or groups of appliances (14) (14A), either on or off. When locally generated power alone or stored energy is being employed, the appliance signalling means (28) is operable to switch appliances (28) o meet supply capability according to the immediate generation and/or storage capacity. Appliances (14) are switched on or off according to instant local power generation capacity and are switched off in a user selectable order to leave a last appliance (14) to be the last to be switched off as the local ...

Energy consumption monitor

Variable power load detector apparatus and method

Smart utility metering system

Wireless communications system and method

Sensor for reading a gas meter

Metering systems

Improvements in recording apparatus, for use with consumption meters

... 605,321. Recording meter readings. LANDIS & GYR SOC. ANON. Jan. 16, 1945, No. 1332. Convention date, Jan. 17, 1944. [Class 106(i)] Apparatus for printing at the end of predetermined intervals, the consumption values for these intervals, in a column on a strip, comprises means for printing supplementary data of various kinds in a single parallel column in an order and at intervals determined by the design of the mechanism: A gear-wheel 2 fixed on a shaft 1 drives a pin-wheel 3 which co-operates with a lever 5 pivoted on a shaft 10 and normally held against a stop 7 by a spring 6. Hammers 8 on arms 9 also pivoted on the shaft 10 are normally held against a part 11 of the lever 5 by weak springs 12. At the end of each consumption interval in a known manner the shaft 1 is set in rotation and causes the hammers 8 to press a strip against type rollers 13 controlled by a consumption meter. A second gear-wheel 15 fixed on the shaft 1 drives, through gear chains 16, pinwheels 17 and 18. The former ...

System for the provision of at least two reticulated utilities.

There is disclosed and claimed a system of the kind disclosed in sa patent application 90/8939 wherein each control device 10 is adapted to receive and accept a credit for at least two reticulated utilities (utilities a to c)and wherein each control device 10 is provided with means ma to mc for individually metering the use of the least two utilities and for reducing the credit for a respective one of the utilities according to the amount of that utility used. Means 11.11 to 11.31 for interrupting procision of a utility if the credit for that utility has been used up, is also provided.

A system and data retention unit for the control of reticulated services or the like.

SYSTEM FOR THE PROVISION OF AT LEAST TWO RETICULATED UTILITIES

A system and data retention unit for the control of reticulated services or the like

PREPAYMENT SYSTEM FOR SUPPLYING WATER OR GAS BY MEANS OF A WIRELESS INTELLIGENT CARD AND METER FOR SAID SYSTEM

Meter reading

Prepayment system for supplying water or gas by means of a wireless intelligent card and meter for said system.

“Optoelectronic Sensor for supply meter of energy”.

System for the control of reticulated services.

A system and data retention unit for the control of reticulated services or the like

Traffic load control in a mesh network

The present technology relates to protocols relative to utility meters associated with an open operational framework. More particularly, the present subject matter relates to protocol subject matter for advanced metering infrastructure, adaptable to various international standards, while economically supporting a 2-way mesh network solution in a wireless environment, such as for operating in a residential electricity meter field. The present subject matter supports meters within an ANSI standard C12.22/C12.19 system while economically supporting a 2-way mesh network solution in a wireless environment, such as for operating in a residential electricity meter field, all to permit cell-based adaptive insertion of C12.22 meters within an open framework. Cell isolation is provided through quasi-orthogonal sequences in a frequency hopping network. Additional features relate to apparatus and methodology subject matters concerning Traffic Load Control in a Mesh Network.

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ КОНТРОЛЯ РАБОЧЕГО СОСТОЯНИЯ ВОДОСЧЕТЧИКА

1. Устройство для контроля рабочего состояния водосчетчика, являющееся электронной приставкой, содержащее узел считывания данных с водосчетчика, микропроцессор, индикаторное табло, кнопку внесения и корректировки данных, элемент питания, отличающееся тем, что оно дополнительно содержит датчик, который установлен внутри корпуса электронной приставки и контактирует с водосчетчиком, и служит для фиксации отсоединения электронной приставки от водосчетчика, а также пломбировочное приспособление, состоящие из малого цилиндрического кольца, охватывающего считывающую головку водосчетчика, и большего цилиндрического кольца, охватывающего часть водосчетчика и верхние части его присоединительных гаек. 2. Устройство для контроля рабочего состояния водосчетчика по п.1, отличающееся тем, что малое цилиндрическое кольцо соединено своим концом с концом большого цилиндрического кольца с помощью плоского кольца, и, все вместе, они представляют единую неразделимую конструкцию. (19) RU (11) 25 595 (13) U1 (51) МПК G01D 4/00 (2000.01) РОССИЙСКОЕ АГЕНТСТВО ПО ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К СВИДЕТЕЛЬСТВУ (21), (22) Заявка: 2002106097/20 , 20.03.2002 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 20.03.2002 (46) Опубликовано: 10.10.2002 (72) Автор(ы): Поварницын А.Н., Степанов О.С. (73) Патентообладатель(и): Поварницын Александр Николаевич, Степанов Олег Сергеевич U 1 2 5 5 9 5 R U Ñòðàíèöà: 1 U 1 (57) Формула полезной модели 1. Устройство для контроля рабочего состояния водосчетчика, являющееся электронной приставкой, содержащее узел считывания данных с водосчетчика, микропроцессор, индикаторное табло, кнопку внесения и корректировки данных, элемент питания, отличающееся тем, что оно дополнительно содержит датчик, который установлен внутри корпуса электронной приставки и контактирует с водосчетчиком, и служит для фиксации отсоединения электронной приставки от водосчетчика, а также пломбировочное приспособление, состоящие из малого цилиндрического кольца, ...

Устройство для контроля рабочего состояния водомерного узла

1. Устройство для контроля рабочего состояния водомерного узла, имеющее электронную приставку, содержащую узел считывания данных с водосчетчика, микропроцессор, индикаторное табло, кнопку внесения и корректировки данных, элемент питания, средство контроля демонтажа электронной приставки от водосчетчика, отличающееся тем, что средство контроля демонтажа электронной приставки от водосчетчика выполнено в виде защитной конструкции, содержащей блокиратор с магнитом и фиксатор водосчетчика, а электронная приставка содержит датчик, взаимодействующий с магнитом блокиратора. 2. Устройство для контроля рабочего состояния водомерного узла по п.1, отличающееся тем, что защитная конструкция дополнительно содержит фиксатор фильтра, конструктивно взаимодействующий с фиксатором водосчетчика. 3. Устройство для контроля рабочего состояния водомерного узла по п.1 или 2, отличающееся тем, что защитная конструкция выполнена из пластмассы. (19) RU (11) 36 509 (13) U1 (51) МПК G01D 4/00 (2000.01) РОССИЙСКОЕ АГЕНТСТВО ПО ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К СВИДЕТЕЛЬСТВУ (21), (22) Заявка: 2003104126/20 , 14.02.2003 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 14.02.2003 (46) Опубликовано: 10.03.2004 3 6 5 0 9 R U (54) Устройство для контроля рабочего состояния водомерного узла (57) Формула полезной модели 1. Устройство для контроля рабочего состояния водомерного узла, имеющее электронную приставку, содержащую узел считывания данных с водосчетчика, микропроцессор, индикаторное табло, кнопку внесения и корректировки данных, элемент питания, средство контроля демонтажа электронной приставки от водосчетчика, отличающееся тем, что средство контроля демонтажа электронной приставки от водосчетчика выполнено в виде защитной конструкции, содержащей блокиратор с магнитом и фиксатор водосчетчика, а электронная приставка содержит датчик, взаимодействующий с магнитом блокиратора. 2. Устройство для контроля рабочего состояния водомерного узла по п.1, отличающееся тем, что ...

Устройство для контроля состояния водомерного узла и определения несанкционированного воздействия на него

1. Устройство для контроля состояния водомерного узла и определения несанкционированного воздействия на него, имеющее электронную приставку, содержащую узел считывания данных с водосчетчика, микропроцессор, индикаторное табло, кнопку внесения и корректировки данных, элемент питания, отличающееся тем, что оно содержит крышку с магнитом, пломбировочную проволоку и кольцо с фиксатором пломбировочной проволоки, а электронная приставка содержит датчик, взаимодействующий с микропроцессором и магнитом крышки. 2. Устройство для контроля состояния водомерного узла и определения несанкционированного воздействия на него по п.1, отличающееся тем, что оно содержит пломбировочную проволоку, хомут с затяжным винтом, крышку затяжного винта и номерную пломбу. (19) RU (11) 36 510 (13) U1 (51) МПК G01D 4/00 (2000.01) РОССИЙСКОЕ АГЕНТСТВО ПО ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (21), (22) Заявка: 2003130164/20 , 16.10.2003 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 16.10.2003 (46) Опубликовано: 10.03.2004 3 6 5 1 0 R U (57) Формула полезной модели 1. Устройство для контроля состояния водомерного узла и определения несанкционированного воздействия на него, имеющее электронную приставку, содержащую узел считывания данных с водосчетчика, микропроцессор, индикаторное табло, кнопку внесения и корректировки данных, элемент питания, отличающееся тем, что оно содержит крышку с магнитом, пломбировочную проволоку и кольцо с фиксатором пломбировочной проволоки, а электронная приставка содержит датчик, взаимодействующий с микропроцессором и магнитом крышки. 2. Устройство для контроля состояния водомерного узла и определения несанкционированного воздействия на него по п.1, отличающееся тем, что оно содержит пломбировочную проволоку, хомут с затяжным винтом, крышку затяжного винта и номерную пломбу. Ñòðàíèöà: 1 U 1 U 1 (54) Устройство для контроля состояния водомерного узла и определения несанкционированного воздействия на него 3 6 5 1 0 (73) Патентообладатель(и): ...

ПЛОМБА ЗАПОРНОГО УСТРОЙСТВА КРЫШКИ ЛЮКА СМОТРОВОГО КОЛОДЦА, ПРЕИМУЩЕСТВЕННО ПОВОРОТНОГО ЗАПОРНОГО УСТРОЙСТВА КРЫШКИ ЛЮКА СМОТРОВОГО КОЛОДЦА

1. Пломба запорного устройства крышки люка смотрового колодца, преимущественно поворотного запорного устройства крышки люка смотрового колодца, выполненная в виде элемента, предотвращающего возможность торцевого доступа к запирающему средству запорного устройства, с возможностью установки над запирающим средством и фиксации в осевом направлении, причем элемент выполнен в форме полой детали, имеющей боковую поверхность и донную часть пластинчатой формы, на боковой поверхности имеются прорези, образующие пружинистые элементы для фиксации в осевом направлении пломбы в теле крышки люка, отличающаяся тем, что боковая поверхность полой детали выполнена цилиндрической формы, донная часть выполнена с периметром, большим периметра боковой поверхности и снабжена упорными, предотвращающими проворот полой детали, элементами, в центральном участке донной части, ограниченном внутренним периметром цилиндрической боковой поверхности, выполнены по окружности прорези, с внутренней стороны на донной части, ограниченной выполненными по окружности прорезями, выполнен, вписанный в окружность, меньшего диаметра окружности, по которой расположены прорези, профилированный по внешнему контуру, полый, стаканообразный ориентирующий выступ, на свободных концах пружинистых фиксирующих элементов сформированы крючкообразные зацепы, обращенные зацепляющими концами к осевой линии боковой поверхности, на зацепляющих концах пружинистых фиксирующих элементов, на стороне, обращенной к осевой линии боковой поверхности, выполнены наклонные к осевой линии боковой поверхности лыски. 2. Пломба по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что выполнена из пластмассы. 3. Пломба по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что снабжена индивидуальным обозначением. 4. Пломба по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что ориентирующий выступ выполнен с профилированной боковой наружной поверхностью «под ключ». 5. Пломба по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что ориентирующий выступ выполнен с внутренней поверхностью цилиндрической формы. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) 67 116 ...

ВЫНОСНОЕ ИНФОРМАЦИОННОЕ ТАБЛО ДЛЯ ИЗМЕРИТЕЛЬНЫХ ПРИБОРОВ С ЗАЩИТОЙ ОТ НЕСАНКЦИОНИРОВАННОГО ДОСТУПА

Выносное информационное табло для измерительных приборов с защитой от несанкционированного доступа, содержащее микроконтроллер, соединенный с интерфейсом RS-485, оптическим портом, жидкокристаллическим экраном, с возможностью подсветки, блоком кнопок управления, разъемом для подключения блока PLS, радиоблоком, поддерживающим, но не ограничивающимся стандартами передачи данных GSM, CDMA и IEE 802.11, отличающееся тем, что к микроконтроллеру дополнительно подключены энергонезависимая память, имеющая дополнительный регистр памяти, содержащий коды доступа и блок считывающего устройства, предназначенный для работы с контактной или бесконтактной памятью (электронных ключей или карт), при этом питание микроконтроллера, блока считывающего устройства и подключенного радиоблока в штатном режиме осуществляется от блока питания, подключенного через клеммную колодку к сети, а в аварийном - от резервного источника питания (аккумуляторная батарея с возможностью замены), имеющего возможность подзарядки от блока питания. 135118 И 1 ко РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ ВУ” 135 148” 44 ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ИЗВЕЩЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ НА ПОЛЕЗНУЮ МОДЕЛЬ ММ9К Досрочное прекращение действия патента из-за неуплаты в установленный срок пошлины за поддержание патента в силе Дата прекращения действия патента: 07.08.2019 Дата внесения записи в Государственный реестр: 28.04.2020 Дата публикации и номер бюллетеня: 28.04.2020 Бюл. №13 Стр.: 1 ЗЕЕ па ЕП

ЭЛЕКТРОННЫЙ СЧЕТЧИК ДЛЯ УЧЕТА ЭЛЕКТРИЧЕСКОЙ ЭНЕРГИИ НА ЭЛЕКТРОПОДВИЖНОМ СОСТАВЕ

Электронный счётчик для учёта электрической энергии на электроподвижном составе, состоящий из модуля первичной обработки информации, на вход которого подается сигнал, пропорциональный измеряемому напряжению и сигнал, пропорциональный измеряемому току, модуля вторичной обработки информации и подключенного к нему интерфейса, модуля радиосвязи, модуля сотовой связи и модуля GPS/ГЛОНАСС, каждый из которых соединен с соответствующей антенной, отличающийся тем что, с целью повышения надежности, питание модуля первичной обработки информации осуществляется от источника питания, подключенного к входу, на который подается сигнал, пропорциональный измеряемому напряжению и получающему электроэнергию от этого сигнала, а линия связи между модулями первичной и вторичной обработки информации выполнена в виде двух пар светодиод-фотодиод. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (51) МПК G01D 4/00 (13) 143 177 U1 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ 2013128622/28, 24.06.2013 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 24.06.2013 (45) Опубликовано: 20.07.2014 Бюл. № 20 1 4 3 1 7 7 R U Формула полезной модели Электронный счётчик для учёта электрической энергии на электроподвижном составе, состоящий из модуля первичной обработки информации, на вход которого подается сигнал, пропорциональный измеряемому напряжению и сигнал, пропорциональный измеряемому току, модуля вторичной обработки информации и подключенного к нему интерфейса, модуля радиосвязи, модуля сотовой связи и модуля GPS/ГЛОНАСС, каждый из которых соединен с соответствующей антенной, отличающийся тем, что, с целью повышения надежности, питание модуля первичной обработки информации осуществляется от источника питания, подключенного к входу, на который подается сигнал, пропорциональный измеряемому напряжению и получающему электроэнергию от этого сигнала, а линия связи между модулями первичной и вторичной обработки информации выполнена в виде двух ...

СЧЕТЧИК ЭЛЕКТРИЧЕСКОЙ ЭНЕРГИИ

Счетчик электрической энергии, содержащий корпус с жидкокристаллическим дисплеем, внутри которого установлены основные компоненты счетчика электрической энергии, такие как источник питания, микроконтроллер, соединенный с жидкокристаллическим дисплеем, оптическим интерфейсом, интерфейсом PLC, радиоинтерфейсом, энергонезависимой памятью, электронной пломбой, отличающийся тем, что он снабжен блоком индикации, расположенным между микроконтроллером и жидкокристаллическим дисплеем. 148281 И 1 ко РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ ВУ’ 148 2847 91 ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ИЗВЕЩЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ НА ПОЛЕЗНУЮ МОДЕЛЬ ММ9К Досрочное прекращение действия патента из-за неуплаты в установленный срок пошлины за поддержание патента в силе Дата прекращения действия патента: 30.11.2020 Дата внесения записи в Государственный реестр: 05.10.2021 Дата публикации и номер бюллетеня: 05.10.2021 Бюл. №28 Стр.: 1 ЕЗСЗУЯ па ЕП

СЧЕТЧИК ЭНЕРГОРЕСУРСОВ С ЭНЕРГОНЕЗАВИСИМЫМ МНОГОФУНКЦИОНАЛЬНЫМ ИНДИКАТОРОМ ВИЗУАЛЬНОГО ОТОБРАЖЕНИЯ ИНФОРМАЦИИ

Счетчик энергоресурсов, оснащенный индикатором визуального отображения информации в виде дисплея на основе технологии электронной бумаги и выполненный с возможностью вывода значений текущих показаний измеренного расхода энергоресурса на вышеуказанный дисплей, отличающийся тем, что выполнен с дополнительной возможностью автоматического выявления собственных предотказных состояний, а также состояний, предшествующих полному отключению электропитания счетчика, с обеспечением визуализации на дисплее, выполненном по технологии электронной бумаги, в случае выявления вышеуказанных состояний значений параметров, характеризующих вышеуказанные состояния, в том числе, например, отметок текущего астрономического времени выявления вышеуказанных состояний. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (51) МПК G01D 4/00 (13) 151 604 U1 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ 2014121352/28, 28.05.2014 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 28.05.2014 2013151358 20.11.2013 (45) Опубликовано: 10.04.2015 Бюл. № 10 (73) Патентообладатель(и): Закрытое акционерное общество "Инженерно-технический центр "Континуум" (RU) 1 5 1 6 0 4 R U Формула полезной модели Счетчик энергоресурсов, оснащенный индикатором визуального отображения информации в виде дисплея на основе технологии электронной бумаги и выполненный с возможностью вывода значений текущих показаний измеренного расхода энергоресурса на вышеуказанный дисплей, отличающийся тем, что выполнен с дополнительной возможностью автоматического выявления собственных предотказных состояний, а также состояний, предшествующих полному отключению электропитания счетчика, с обеспечением визуализации на дисплее, выполненном по технологии электронной бумаги, в случае выявления вышеуказанных состояний значений параметров, характеризующих вышеуказанные состояния, в том числе, например, отметок текущего астрономического времени выявления вышеуказанных состояний. Стр.: 1 U 1 U 1 ...

Устройство сбора данных с приборов учета

Полезная модель относится к области сбора данных о предоставлении жилищно-коммунальных услуг, а именно к конструкции устройств для считывания показаний с приборов учета (счетчиков и датчиков) с целью дальнейшей передачи информации по сети Wi-Fi пользователям и заинтересованным службам. Техническим результатом полезной модели является снижение энергозатрат при использовании сети Wi-Fi для передачи данных за счет использования двухпроцессорной архитектуры устройства сбора и передачи данных, предусматривающей постоянный сбор данных с приборов учета и кратковременное включение энергозатратного Wi-Fi модуля связи в необходимые моменты времени для передачи данных на сервер, что позволяет использовать химические элементы тока (батарейки, аккумуляторы) в качестве источников питания. Технический результат достигается при использовании устройства сбора данных с приборов учета, содержащего блок питания, реализованный на химических элементах тока, исполнительный модуль для считывания сигналов с приборов учета и управления, имеющий процессор, соединенный с процессором Wi-Fi модуля связи и режимов обмена данными с сервером для создания двухпроцессорной архитектуры, выполненной с возможностью непрерывного сбора данных с приборов учета и кратковременного включения Wi-Fi модуля связи и режимов обмена данными с сервером. 2 з.п. ф-лы. 1 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 180 379 U1 (51) МПК G01D 4/00 (2006.01) G06Q 50/00 (2012.01) G05B 15/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК G01D 4/00 (2016.11); G05B 15/00 (2016.11); G06Q 50/00 (2018.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2016130066, 22.07.2016 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Лосев Владимир Владимирович (RU), Григорьев Василий Сергеевич (RU) Дата регистрации: 08.06.2018 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 130098 U1 10.07.2013. RU (45) Опубликовано: 08.06.2018 Бюл. № 16 1 8 0 3 7 9 R U (54) УСТРОЙСТВО ...

Intelligent electronic device having a programmable display

An intelligent electronic device (IED) having a programmable display is provided. The present disclosure provides for defining screens of a display on a revenue based energy meter. The method utilizes Modbus registers and defines a programming technique wherein a user can custom make any desired screen for every application based on what a user needs. The programming utilizes Modbus registers maps to allow for the customizable screens. Moreover, the display interface allows for customized labeling to provide notice and information to users as to measured parameters other than electricity that the meter might be accumulating such as steam, water, gas or other type of commodity.

Carbon emission tracker and tracking system

A carbon emission tracker is disclosed. The carbon emission tracker includes a main body, a power input interface, a power output interface, a power detecting unit, a communication unit, a memory unit, and a processing unit. The power detecting unit is configured to detect an electricity usage of an electrical appliance. The processing unit is configured to aggregate power consumption data over a time period and to store the power consumption data for the time period to the memory unit. The processing unit transmits the power consumption data of the memory unit to a data center through the communication unit. The power consumption data further includes identification data of the electrical appliance.

Automated meter reading system and energy conservation method using same

The present invention provides a meter retrofit and method for use thereof, utilizing a transducer with an encoder driven by a rotating shaft of a meter reading dial, the transducer including a plurality of encoder contacts surrounding a rotation axis, with each encoder contact connected to a magnetic switch. A wiper connects to the shaft and rotates around the rotation axis, sequentially contacting the plurality of encoder contacts, providing a variable signal to a monitoring device.

Prepayment system for supplying water or gas by means of a wireless intelligent card and meter for said system

A prepayment system for supplying water or gas by means of a wireless intelligent card is described. The present invention also relates to a bidirectional meter specially designed to electronically record the consumption of water or gas.

Air conditioning wiring system

A wiring system for use in an air conditioning system comprising a printed circuit board having wiring receptacles and wiring connectors. In one aspect, at least some of the wiring receptacles comprise two or more wiring sub-receptacles, and each of the wiring sub-receptacles includes a slotted sub-receptacle connection pattern. Furthermore, the slotted sub-receptacle connection pattern of each of the wiring sub-receptacles is different from every other sub-receptacle connection pattern. Each of the wiring connectors includes a ridged connection pattern that is different from every other ridged connection pattern of the wiring connectors, such that a given wiring connector is receivable within only one of the wiring sub-receptacles. An air conditioning system and a method of manufacturing is also provided.

Water usage monitoring system

An example water usage monitoring system includes at least one sensor communicating at least one parameter relating to water usage. At least one microcontroller represents a location with each microcontroller in communication with at least one of the sensors and having at least one input for selectively receiving said parameters, a counter, an accumulator that utilizes said counter and said parameters received from the at least one input for a discrete count to create a data packet in response to a change in at least one of said parameters, and a transmitter for wirelessly sending said data packet. The system also includes a data collection device configured to receive and combine at least one data packet from the at least one microcontroller into an information set. The data collection device is configured to transmit the information set. A storage device is configured receive the information set from the data collection device.

Energy Monitor

An energy monitor that measures the amount of electricity consumed by an appliance and translates that measurement into the amount of carbon dioxide that was emitted into the atmosphere as a result of creating that amount of electricity.

Apparatus for verifying and managing consumption electric power data in a green home electric power management system and method thereof

An apparatus for verifying and managing consumption electric power data in a green home electric power management system includes: an electric management object structure configured according to an outlet of home, an electric power sensor node of a hole of the outlet, a device and a device; and a consumption electric power data management apparatus for storing a consumption electric power data transmitted from an electric power measuring module embedded outlet and a time information table in the electric management object structure and managing consumption electric power information. The apparatus further includes a verifying apparatus for generating a simulation consumption electric power data.

Data communication protocol in an automatic meter reading system

Automatic meter reading (AMR) systems and methods in which readers communicate with endpoints interfaced to utility meters. In operation, the reader and the endpoint communicate with one another via radio frequency (RF) communication according to a communication protocol. Aspects of the invention are directed to packetization, command and control, and messaging arrangements.

Monitoring occurrence of transmission and distribution grid code event by power consumption device

Disclosed herein is a power consumer approach that monitors the occurrence of grid code events within electric power transmission operations. In one aspect, a grid code event meter is used to detect the occurrence of a grid code event. The grid code meter includes a metering component configured to obtain data for power-related parameters associated with consumption needs. A grid code criteria tracking component tracks the data related to the power-related parameters obtained by the metering component for compliance with grid code criteria required by a transmission company of a consumer for power quality and reliability. A grid code event detection component detects an occurrence of a grid code event in accordance with the tracked data for the power-related parameters.

Metering infrastructure smart cards

A metering infrastructure having smart devices that utilize smart cards. An infrastructure having a plurality of smart devices is disclosed wherein each smart device is adapted to be controlled by a removable smart card, and wherein each removable smart card includes a computational platform capable of storing and executing program code and a set of application programs capable of being executed on the computational platform, wherein each of the set of application programs is implemented to control an aspect of an associated smart device into which the removable smart card is inserted.

Monitoring device mesh network systems and methods

Methods, systems, devices, and software are described for data transmission to and from a monitored device via a mesh network. Monitoring devices report usage, status, location, and other pertinent data via a mesh network, and perhaps other networks as well. Novel data collection, transmission, and aggregation techniques are described. Data transfer may be bi-directional in order to manage and update device status and operation. The monitored device location may be tracked with the reported information.

Utility Meter Adapter

An adapter assembly that works with a standard utility meter to wirelessly transmit data about consumption. The adapter assembly generates information about consumption by cooperating with a pointer of an index of a utility meter. In some embodiments, the adapter assembly includes an upper portion and a clip that interface together. The upper portion and the clip are configured to maintain alignment with the pointer and not create stress on the index.

Systems, methods, and apparatuses for reducing network congestion in a smart utility meter system

Systems, methods, and apparatuses for reducing network congestion in a smart utility meter system are provided. The systems, methods, and apparatuses may include providing, for a utility meter, a first communications interface for communicating with a first network; providing, for the utility meter, a second communications interface for communicating with a second network different from the first network; receiving or generating, by the utility meter, information having a destination; selecting either the first communications interface or the second communications interface; and delivering the information to the destination via the selected communications interface.

Energy storage system

In an energy storage system, power from at least one of a solar cell, a commercial AC power source, and a storage battery is supplied to load devices. In the daytime, under the condition that an amount of power generated by the solar cell is less than an amount of power consumed by the load device, the discharge from the storage battery to the load device is permitted or prohibited if the charge level of the storage battery is higher or is not higher than the reference charge level. The discharge from the storage battery which makes the charge level of the storage battery lower than the reference level is permitted at night.

System, method, and apparatus for actively managing consumption of electric power supplied by one or more electric power grid operators

A server manages consumption of power supplied by utility or electric power grid operator(s) to multiple power consuming devices. Power flow to the consuming devices is enabled and disabled by controllable devices controlled by one or more client devices. The server includes a command processor, event manager, database, and client device manager. The command processor receives commands from the operator(s) and issues event messages responsive thereto. The event manager maintains a power management status for each client device and issues event instructions responsive to event messages. The database stores information relating to power consumed by the consuming devices. The client device manager selects from the database, responsive to receipt of a power reduction event instruction, client device(s) to which to issue a message indicating a power reduction amount and/or identification of at least one controllable device to be instructed to disable power flow to associated consuming devices.

Interface device for an intelligent electronic device and method of operating an interface device

The present invention relates to a system comprising an interface device ( 100 ) for an intelligent electronic device ( 200 ), an intelligent electronic device ( 200 ) for substation automation and/or distribution automation and a security server ( 500 ), wherein said interface device ( 100 ) comprises a data interface ( 110 ) for establishing data communications with said intelligent electronic device ( 200 ), and a user interface ( 120 ) for exchanging data with a user ( 300 ) of said interface device ( 100 ), wherein said interface device ( 100 ) is configured to provide browser means ( 130 ) for accessing said intelligent electronic device ( 200 ) via said data interface ( 110 ), wherein the security server ( 500 ) is configured to check an authorization of the interface device ( 100 ) by access control means ( 520 ) and to control access of the interface device ( 100 ) to the intelligent electronic device ( 200 ).

Systems and method for transmitting data in an advanced metering infrastructure

A system for transmitting data in an advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) is provided. The system includes an AMI network configured to communicate by transmitting data via a plurality of physical communication media that include at least a first physical communication medium and a second physical communication medium, and a plurality of meters. Each of the plurality of meters are configured to select a physical communication medium from the first physical communication medium and the second physical communication medium based at least in part on an operational state of the first physical communication medium and an operational state of the second physical communication medium, and communicate with the AMI network via the selected physical communication medium.

Calculation of auxiliary value based on meter data from non-smart electronic utility meter

A system, including a meter data support system on a computer device configured to: receive raw meter data from a plurality of non-smart electronic utility meters that are each restricted to one way outbound communication, calculate an auxiliary value for each non-smart electronic utility meter using the raw meter data from each respective non-smart electronic utility meter, and provide access to the auxiliary value to at least one of a user and a customer.

Display of utility data

A system for a display of utility data from an electronic utility meter on a monitor is provided. The system includes a decoupling transformer for decoupling a power line carrier (PLC) signal into a power signal and a communication signal; a filter for removing an excess signal from the communication signal; and a computing device for: generating the display of utility data, and sending a display of utility data signal to the monitor.

Virtual sub-metering using combined classifiers

A virtual sub-metering process using combined classifiers includes generating an electric power consumption signature database by receiving data from an electric power consumption measuring meter and auxiliary data from a building management system, and clustering the data. After the generation of the electric power consumption signature database, additional data from the electric power consumption measuring meter and the auxiliary data from the building management system is received, and this additional data is processed to generate a second steady-state load classification component. A second transient state component is extracted from the additional data. The steady-state load classification components and the transient shape components from the electric power consumption signature database, the second steady state load classification component, the second transient shape component, and control signals and status signals associated with the plurality of electric power consuming devices are correlated and combined.

Information processing apparatus, information processing method, and program

There is provided an information processing apparatus including a control section which performs control of presenting, in association with each other, actual energy consumption representing an amount of energy consumed by a device in a case where a user performs any one of user actions, the user actions each being capable of being carried out by the user, and estimated energy consumption representing an amount of energy consumed by the device in a case where the user does not perform the user action.

Power management network system

A power management network system includes an advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) to communicate with a power supply source to receive power information and an energy management system (EMS) connectable to the AMI to control operations of home appliances on the basis of the power information. A first security table is in at least one of the AMI and the EMS, and the first security table has a security code to encode data with respect to the power information. A security reinforcement unit connectable to the AMI or the EMS includes a second security table to update the first security table.

Alarming based on resource consumption data

Consumption data of utility resources such as gas and water may be used to detect conditions that, left unchecked, may lead to a natural gas explosion, flood, or other event. A data collection device may be configured to monitor consumption of a resource through a utility meter at a location in substantially real time. The data collection device may detect abnormal consumption of the resource at the location, and transmit an alert indicating the abnormal consumption of the resource to a remote computing device. The data collection device may additionally initiate a mitigating action to prevent an event based on the abnormal resource consumption.

Systems, Methods, and Apparatus for Automatically Configuring a Utility Meter

Certain embodiments of the invention may include systems, methods, and apparatus for automatically configuring a utility meter. According to an example embodiment of the invention, a method is provided for automatically configuring a utility meter. The method can include transmitting formatted data from a utility meter to a remote server. The formatted data includes one or more of: a ready signal, a meter identifier, a location identifier, installed options identifier, firmware version identifier, or configuration table information. The method also includes receiving configuration data from the remote server in response to the transmitted formatted data; and automatically configuring the utility meter with at least a portion of the received configuration data.

Meter having a fiber optic interface

Described herein are embodiments of meters, systems and methods of a meter having a fiber optic interface. One embodiment of the meter comprises one or more metrology sensors; a non-isolated power supply; a processor; and a network interface having a section of fiber optic cable, wherein the processor is operably connected to the one or more metrology sensors and the network interface having a section of fiber optic cable, wherein the non-isolated power supply provides any power used by the processor, the one or more metrology sensors, and the network interface, and wherein the section of fiber optic cable is used to connect the meter to a network.

Method, system and device of phase enable or disable functionality in a meter

Described herein are embodiments of methods, devices and systems of phase functionality for a meter. One aspect comprises a method of phase functionality for a meter. One embodiment of the method comprises determining a load value for each phase of a poly-phase electrical system; comparing, using a processor, the load value for each phase of a poly-phase electrical system with a respective threshold value for each phase of the poly-phase electrical system; and opening or closing one or more relays based on the comparison, wherein the one or more relays are each associated with respective phase of the poly-phase electrical system.

Fixed Network for an Automatic Utility Meter Reading System

A fixed network for automatically reading a utility meter system has been developed. The network includes multiple meter interface units (MIUs) that each collect data from a designated utility meter. The collected data is transmitted to a primary data collector. The network includes multiple data collectors and each MIU identifies its own primary data collector based on signal quality between the collector and the MIU. The network includes a central host computer that is used to receive the collected data from the primary data collectors.

Method to determine utility consumption of individual appliances in a household from periodic measurements of aggregate utility consumption

A method of determining the utility consumption of each appliance in a collection of appliances by using periodic measurements of aggregate utility consumption of all appliances in the collection, is disclosed. The method comprises of determining the normal utility consumption of various modes of each appliance, fixing a measurement interval, and then measuring aggregate utility consumption at periodic intervals. In each interval, we first determine if the change in aggregate utility consumption in an interval is due to change in status (ON or OFF) of one of the appliances. Otherwise we determine if the change in aggregate consumption is due to a change in status of a pair of appliances. Otherwise, we determine if change in aggregate consumption is due to change in status of a triplet of appliances.

Promoting green initiatives in hotels

The present invention provides systems and methods for allowing hotels (or any other organizations having one or more physical locations requiring various resources) to (1) measure their energy, water, waste and carbon emissions, (2) manage and control the elements of the hotel that impact the environment the most, and (3) report on the progress of the measurement, management and control, to the hotel owners, franchisors, franchisees and guests.

Systems, Methods, and Apparatus for Estimating Power Time of Use

Certain embodiments of the invention may include systems, methods, and apparatus for estimating power time of use. According to an example embodiment of the invention, a method is provided for synchronizing local system time with a network clock for estimating power time of use. The method includes storing power usage data and initial time stamps, wherein the initial time stamps are derived from one or more of a local clock or broadcast network time; receiving data comprising network time; adjusting the local system time with a PID loop, wherein the PID loop adjusts the local system time based at least in part on a difference between the local clock and the received network time; storing, with the power usage data and initial time stamps, an indicator when the difference is greater than a predetermined value; and determining synchronization when the difference is less than or equal to a predetermined value.

System and method for the automatic identification of electric devices/appliances

A system for automatic identification of a device or appliance includes: at least one sensor associatable with the device or appliance to be identified, and able to monitor an evolution in time of an electrical quantity indicative of device or appliance energy consumption; an analyzer communicating with the at least one sensor including receiving reports of the monitored electrical quantity, and automatically identifying the device or appliance by analyzing the evolution in time of the monitored electric quantity. The analyzing calculates a cross-correlation between the evolution in time of the monitored electric quantity and at least one reference pattern representative of at least one sample device or appliance; and when more than one sample device or appliance is included in a candidate list, identifies the device or appliance by performing a selection among the candidates based on characteristic parameters related to the respective calculated cross-correlations.

Robot and power consumption estimating system

Provided is a robot comprising a device manipulating section that turns ON and OFF a plurality of devices that operate by receiving power from a power supply; a power value acquiring section that acquires a first total power value that is a power value before one of the devices is turned ON or OFF by the device manipulating section and a second total power value that is a power value after the device is turned ON or OFF, via a power sensor that measures a total power value supplied to the plurality of devices from the power supply; and a power consumption estimating section that estimates power consumption of the device based on the first total power value and the second total power value.

Load monitoring nodes and apparatuses

Load monitoring nodes and apparatuses are disclosed. According to an aspect, apparatus for load monitoring at a power measurement input may include a load monitoring node configured to capture load data at a power measurement input of an electrical outlet. The node may communicate the captured load data to a network communications device. The apparatus may also include a frame configured to hold the load monitoring node. Further, the apparatus may include an attachment mechanism configured to attach the frame to the electrical outlet.

Electronic power meter and method for storing data thereof

The present disclosure relates to an electronic power meter and a method for storing data thereof. The electronic power meter includes a communication unit that receives a critical peak pricing rate data, a memory that stores first metering data corresponding to the critical peak pricing rate data received via the communication unit, and second metering data corresponding to a predetermined varying pricing rate data, the memory storing the first metering data and the second metering data into different storage areas respectively, and a controller that calculates metering data by applying a corresponding rate for each time slot according to the varying pricing rate or the critical peak pricing rate.

Apparatus and method for receiving and transporting real time energy data

An apparatus is provided for receiving and transporting real time resource usage data. The apparatus includes a plurality of narrowband receivers and a controller. The a plurality of narrowband receivers is deployed geographically within a grid, where each of the plurality of narrowband receivers is configured to receive transmissions from a least one of a plurality of transmitting devices, and where each of the plurality of transmitting devices transmits identical data on each of a plurality of frequency bands that are hopped according to a hopping sequence. The controller is coupled to the plurality of narrowband receivers, and is configured to control the plurality of narrowband receivers such that the each of the plurality of transmitting devices is identified, and is configured to control the plurality of receivers such that corresponding data from the each of the transmitting devices is received on at least one of the plurality of frequency bands.

Frequency shift compensation, such as for use in a wireless meter reading environment

Methods and apparatus for computing the carrier frequency of a transmitter using frequency modulated digital data to compensate for frequency shifting of the transmitter and the receiver local oscillators and for bandwidth adjustment of the receiver's filter. In particular, methods and apparatus are disclosed for binary systems transmitting “1” and “0” data using decoded or undecoded received signals.

Fluid flow rate measuring device and water meter

A water meter that requires neither a smoothing capacitor of large capacitance nor a high frequency reference clock is offered. A rotation detection unit is formed to include a first coil, a first capacitor, a charging transistor, a power supply line, an activation transistor, an output buffer circuit, a DA converter, a comparator and a counter. A first LC resonant circuit is provided with the activation transistor connected in series with the first coil, the first capacitor connected in parallel with the first coil and the charging transistor for charging the first capacitor. The first LC resonant circuit is activated by turning on the activation transistor after the first capacitor is charged by turning on the charging transistor.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REMOTE UTILITY METERING AND METER MONITORING

A remote water meter monitoring system is provided. A mesh network-type transceiver unit is coupled to a water meter housing having a water counting mechanism inside to transmit water consumption information as well as other sensor information, such as backflow detection, water pressure, and water metrics (e.g., residual chlorine and temperature) to a central server system via a bridge device and a corresponding mesh network. Mechanical energy from the water flowing through the water meter housing is converted to electrical energy via an energy conversion unit. An electrically powered shut off valve is remote addressable via the transceiver unit. 141-. (canceled)42. A remote water meter monitoring system comprising:a water meter body coupling a water supply source to a water customer;a flow meter contained within the water meter body that is configured to measure a flow rate of water through the water meter;a power supply system including at least one battery and a power generator, wherein the power generator is powered by a flow of water through the water meter body;a controller communicatively coupled to the water meter body and power supply system; and 'wherein the controller is coupled to the flow meter and configured to calculate water consumption based on signals received from the flow meter; and', 'at least one antenna connected to the controller; and'} awaking from a sleep state;', 'checking battery charge levels and adjusting a charging cycle in response to available power;', 'preparing a data packet for transmitting water consumption data to a collector;', 'listening for a communication from a collector;', 'returning to a sleep state.', 'transmitting the prepared data packet; and'}], 'wherein the controller is configured to perform steps comprising43. The system of claim 42 , the communication in the form of a routing beacon.44. The system of claim 42 , the controller is configured to perform further steps comprising resetting a timer subsequent to sending ...

Method and system for grouping and marketing consumer premises equipment loans

The techniques introduced here provide a variety of systems and methods enabling grouping and marketing of loans for renewable energy consumer premises equipment (CPE). The techniques introduced here include, among other things, using a computer system to group loans granted to a plurality of consumers for financing CPE into one or more financial instruments. Each loan can be secured against one or more of a power proxy, real property, or a specific CPE. The techniques further include grouping, by the computer, the one or more financial instruments into a multi-class security and securing the multi-class security against payment streams for the loans. The multi-class security can be divided by the computer into a plurality of tranches. Further, the techniques introduced here, include selling an ownership interest in the multi-class security to investors via an electronic exchange.

Service method of gas appliances

A service method of gas appliances includes: Detecting the gas appliances at the client ends to generate detecting signals. Transmitting the detecting signals to a service end. Identifying which client end the detecting signals come from. Examining the detecting signals to find whether the gas appliance has an abnormal condition; and informing the client end when the abnormal condition is found. After all, the service end may monitor the gas appliances at the client end, and inform the client for repair when the gas appliance has detected an abnormal signal or has damaged parts.

Power outage detection

A network device receives notification configuration information that includes a time interval criteria and a selected geographical area for providing power outage notifications. The network device receives, during a particular time interval, a loss-of-power alarm from a network interface device (NID) associated with a customer premises. The loss-of-power alarm includes a particular NID identifier. The network device retrieves, from a database, customer configuration information that associates the particular NID identifier with a particular address and identifies a power outage in a particular region associated with the particular address. The identifying is based on receiving the loss-of-power alarm and determining if other loss-of-power alarms have been received from other NIDs in the same region and within the particular time interval.

SYSTEM AND METHOD TO RECORD ENCRYPTED CONTENT WITH ACCESS CONDITIONS

A secure detachable utility monitoring device is disclosed, to be appended to a utility metering apparatus for controlling at least one utility usage consumption. A detachable metering monitoring device of at least one embodiment includes: a usage reading interface to acquire a utility consumption value metered by the utility meter; a first memory to store at least a unique identifier ID and a personal key, both pertaining to the device; a crypto processor to generate a cryptogram from information data comprising at least the utility consumption value, the cryptogram being encrypted with the personal key; a message generator to generate an information message including at least the cryptogram and the unique identifier ID; and a communication network interface including a sending unit to send the information message to a remote management center. 1. A detachable metering monitoring device , connectable with a utility meter , to control at least one utility consumption metered by the utility meter , the detachable metering monitoring device comprising:a usage reading interface to acquire a utility consumption value metered by said utility meter,a first secure memory to store at least a unique identifier ID and a personal key, both pertaining to said detachable metering monitoring device,a crypto processor to generate a cryptogram from information data comprising at least the utility consumption value, said cryptogram being encrypted with said personal key,a message generator to generate an information message including at least said cryptogram and the unique identifier ID, anda communication network interface including a sending unit to send said information message to a remote management center.2. The detachable metering monitoring device of claim 1 , wherein said information data further comprises a predefined complementary data.3. The detachable metering monitoring device of claim 1 , wherein said information data further comprises the unique identifier ID.4. The ...

Apparatus and Methods Thereof for Power Consumption Measurement at Circuit Breaker Points

Apparatus and methods are provided for the measurement of power consumption at points of interest, such as circuit breakers, machines, and the like. Accordingly, means are provided for measurement of power consumption for each electrical sub-network that is controlled by a circuit breaker. Each apparatus is enabled to communicate its respective data, in an environment of a plurality of such apparatuses, to a management unit which is enabled to provide finer granularity power consumption profiles. Challenges of measuring relatively low supply currents, wireless operation in an environment of a large number of apparatuses, and self-powering are addressed.

Instantaneous Telemetry from the Utility Revenue Meter by use of the Pulse Outputs or Optical Reader

The invention comprises a method for obtaining accurate, instantaneous electric consumption data for telemetry purposes from the consumer's utility revenue meter. Heretofore, methods for obtaining high frequency telemetry have been limited to specialized devices which are not based on the utility revenue meter, or are unable to meet the temporal requirements of instantaneous telemetry. The invented method specifically uses external outputs of the utility revenue meter, the pulse outputs or optical reader, acquires and transmits high frequency telemetry in less than 30 seconds inclusive down to 1 second. It is also significant that the invention considers the timing of meter data reads. Other approaches to reading the utility revenue meter focus on pulse counting or use of a predetermined time interval. In the current embodiment of the invention, the device measures the timing of each pulse which led to accuracy within a few seconds.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DATA MANAGEMENT IN ADVANCED METERING INFRASTRUCTURE NETWORK

A method for transmitting, storing and managing data by compressing data packets to be transmitted and received over an advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) network with low-capacity memory and low-transfer rate. A number of transmission packets may be reduced using at least one of a bitmap interval algorithm that assigns a bitmap value to each interval, thereby reducing a number of request packets, a repeated-bitmap interval algorithm that represents sequential data values as bitmap values by toggling a bit value between 0 and 1 in each data value when a change occurs in the sequential data values, and a run-length encoding algorithm that compresses data by encoding run length of sequential identical data. 1. A method of processing a request command in an advance metering infrastructure (AMI) network , the method comprising:generating and outputting one request command, as a single packet, including bit values and an end time value for a target period of time to request a plurality of responses including data associated with the target period of time by means of the bit values and the end time value, wherein the bit values are generated by a bitmap interval for representing a period of time by a number of bits, each bit being assigned a predefined unit of time; andto receiving a plurality of responses from another apparatus in reply to the request command.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the responses include at least one or more of electricity consumption data claim 1 , tariffs and customer baseline load (CBL).3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the request command is an interval channel for setting a target of request claim 1 , end time information in universal time coordinated (UTC) format indicating an end time of a target period of time claim 1 , profile interval period information indicating an interval period represented by each bit claim 1 , and bitmap interval information indicating a number of profile interval periods prior to the end time.4. A method ...

ENVIRONMENTAL FEEDBACK AND REMEDIATION SYSTEM

A system for the remediation of non-compliant inspection items located at remote locations by infield operator comprising: server computer readable instructions stored on the server computer readable medium that, when executed by the processor, provides for: transmitting the inspection protocol to the remote computing device, receiving an inspection result from the remote computing device representing a measurement taken for one of the inspection items inspected by the infield representative, retrieving the compliance information associated with the inspection item from the database, comparing the compliance information with the inspection result to determine whether the inspection result is in compliance or non-compliant. 1. A system for the remediation of non-compliant environmental impact items located at remote locations by infield operator comprising:a server having a server computer readable medium and a server processor wherein said server is in electronic communications with a remote computing device;a database representing inspection items to be inspected by the infield operator, wherein each inspection item includes an inspection set, wherein each inspection set includes item information, inspection protocol, inspection frequency, remediation action, notification and compliance information, wherein said inspection items are taken from the group consisting of: groundwater set, stormwater set, baghouse set and large quantity container set; and,server computer readable instructions stored on said server computer readable medium that, when executed by said processor, provides for: receiving item information representing the inspection item the infield representative wishes to inspect, retrieving said inspection protocol from said database, transmitting said protocol to said remote computer device representing the steps to be taken by the infield representative to inspect the inspection item, receiving an inspection results from said remote computing device ...

Cellular tank monitoring technology

A system, apparatus and method for monitoring the status and use of an LP fuel tank using cellular communication technology. The system includes a sensor unit communicatively connected to a storage tank, the sensor unit measuring the level of fluid in the storage tank and transmitting fluid level data externally via a cellular data communication link, a remote host unit disposed remotely from the storage tank, the host unit receiving fluid level data from the sensor unit via the cellular data communication link, and a base unit disposed in the vicinity of the storage tank by a user, the base unit receiving fluid level data from the sensor unit via the cellular data communication link or via an RF link.

GAS MONITORING SYSTEM USING A RANDOM PHASE MULTIPLE ACCESS SYSTEM

Methods, systems, and apparatuses, including computer programs encoded on computer-readable media, are configured for receiving monitor data from a gas meter. A data stream is created based upon the monitor data. The data stream is spread with a common pseudo-noise (PN) code that is used by a plurality of nodes in communication with an access point. The spread data stream is transmitted at a first time based on a slot start time and a first randomly selected timing offset. The spread data stream is transmitted while at least a portion of a second spread data stream is transmitted at a second time based on the slot start time and a second randomly selected timing offset. The second spread data stream is spread with the common PN code. 1. A method of monitoring a gas service , the method comprising:receiving, at a processor, monitor data from a gas meter;creating a data stream based upon the monitor data;spreading the data stream with a common pseudo-noise (PN) code, wherein the common PN code is used by a plurality of nodes in communication with an access point; andtransmitting the spread data stream at a first time based on a slot start time and a first randomly selected timing offset, wherein the spread data stream is transmitted while at least a portion of a second spread data stream is transmitted, wherein the second spread data stream is spread with the common PN code, and wherein the second spread data stream is transmitted at a second time based on the slot start time and a second randomly selected timing offset.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining if gas pressure of the gas service falls below a threshold;initiating a transmission of the spread data stream based upon the determining if the gas pressure of the gas service falls below the threshold.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the monitor data comprises data representing gas pressure claim 1 , burst detection claim 1 , leak detection claim 1 , reversed flow claim 1 , or low battery ...

Method and system of providing network addresses to in-premise devices in a utility network

One example embodiment provides a method and system where a node in a utility network receives a block of IPv6 network addresses from an access point in the utility network. The utility node allocates an IP network address from the block of IPv6 network addresses received from the access point to an in-premise device which communicates to the utility node over an in-premise network which is not IP based. The utility node proxies the allocated IP address to the utility network, allowing other nodes on the utility network to address and communicate with the in-premise device.

Remote monitoring unit with various sensors

A sensor device can comprise at least one sensor operatively coupled to a controller, wherein the controller is configured to receive a measured input from the at least one sensor; and a wireless communication device coupled to the controller. Further, the wireless communication device can be configured to communicate with a coordinator. In various embodiments, the at least one sensor can include a volume sensor, a flow meter sensor, a total dissolved solids sensor, an infrared thermal monitor, an air quality sensor, or any combination thereof.

WATER MONITORING SYSTEM USING A RANDOM PHASE MULTIPLE ACCESS SYSTEM

Methods, systems, and apparatuses, including computer programs encoded on computer-readable media, are configured for receiving monitor data from a water meter. A data stream is created based upon the monitor data. The data stream is spread with a common pseudo-noise (PN) code that is used by a plurality of nodes in communication with an access point. The spread data stream is transmitted at a first time based on a slot start time and a first randomly selected timing offset. The spread data stream is transmitted while at least a portion of a second spread data stream is transmitted at a second time based on the slot start time and a second randomly selected timing offset. The second spread data stream is spread with the common PN code. 1. A method of monitoring a water service , the method comprising:receiving, at a processor, monitor data from a water meter;creating a data stream based upon the monitor data;spreading the data stream with a common pseudo-noise (PN) code, wherein the common PN code is used by a plurality of nodes in communication with an access point; andtransmitting the spread data stream at a first time based on a slot start time and a first randomly selected timing offset, wherein the spread data stream is transmitted while at least a portion of a second spread data stream is transmitted, wherein the second spread data stream is spread with the common PN code, and wherein the second spread data stream is transmitted at a second time based on the slot start time and a second randomly selected timing offset.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining if water pressure of the water service falls below a threshold;initiating a transmission of the spread data stream based upon the determining if the water pressure of the water service falls below the threshold.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the monitor data comprises data representing water pressure claim 1 , burst detection claim 1 , leak detection claim 1 , reversed flow claim 1 , ...

COLLECTING UTILITY DATA INFORMATION AND CONDUCTING RECONFIGURATIONS, SUCH AS DEMAND RESETS, IN A UTILITY METERING SYSTEM

In a data collection system having a utility data collector configured for remotely collecting utility data, a system includes one or more endpoints. Each endpoint has a utility meter, memory for storing at least utility consumption data from the utility meter, and a radio for transmitting a communication message to the utility data collector. The radio establishes a communication link between the endpoint and the utility data collector, and provides consumption data when a wireless communication channel quality test determines an adequacy of communications from the endpoint and the utility data collector (e.g. using RSSI). The utility meter sets a hold-off timer or other validity check and only performs subsequently received reset requests or other reconfigurations if the timer has expired or the validity check is valid. Other features are also disclosed. 1. A method in a device , comprising:receiving a first request for a demand reset from a utility data collector system;based on receiving the first request, performing the requested demand reset and setting a demand reset hold-off timer; andin response to a subsequent request for a demand reset received before the demand reset hold-off timer has expired, refraining from performing the subsequently requested demand reset.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the device is at least one of:an endpoint; ora meter.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the demand reset hold-off timer expires approximately one day after being set claim 1 , and wherein the demand reset hold-off timer may be user-programmable to other durations.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , if a subsequent request for a demand reset is received before the demand reset hold-off timer has expired claim 1 , setting a flag to indicate receipt of the request.5. A method in a device claim 1 , comprising:receiving a first reset request message from a utility data collector;performing a first requested reset, wherein the first requested reset ...

Internet of things intelligent gas meter and control system

This invention discloses an Internet of things (IoT) intelligent gas meter and its control system. It is a kind of intelligent gas meter consisting of a base meter, a CPU control module and a data transmission module. A gas source outlet and a gas source inlet are installed on the base meter, and an electromechanical valve is installed near the gas source inlet. The CPU control module is connected to the base meter and sends control signals to the base meter. The gas consumption criterion of the base meter can be adjusted via the CPU control module; The said CPU control module includes an EEPROM data storage device; the data transmission module is indirectly connected to the IoT and connected to a remote computer management system via the IoT; the data transmission module receives the control signal from the remote computer management system and feeds back gas consumption information of the gas meter sent by the CPU control module to the computer management system. This invention provides an IoT intelligent gas meter and relevant control system that could be applied to all the gas supply networks with wide scope of application and convenience for promotion.

Device and method for changing a power consumption profile of at least one person in a house or a residential unit having a distribution network

A device for changing a power consumption profile of at least one person in a house or a residential unit having a distribution network, the device having: an electrical storage mechanism designed to store electrical energy, a power switching device that is connected to the electrical energy storage mechanism and the distribution network, and which is designed to switch on and off an electric energy flow between the electrical energy storage mechanism and the distribution network, and a control device, which is designed to control the electrical energy flow with the aid of at least one variable criterion and thereby to change the power consumption profile of the distribution network.

Wirelessly Networked Fluid Monitoring Method, System and Apparatus

Some embodiments relate to a fluid monitoring system, comprising: a housing positioned in-ground above a buried fluid conduit, the housing having a lockable access hatch to allow access to an internal volume of the housing from surface level; at least one sensor accessible through the internal volume and arranged to sense at least one condition of fluid in the fluid conduit; and a wireless telemetry unit supported in the housing and coupled to receive output signals from the at least one sensor in relation to the at least one condition. Some embodiments relate to methods usable by such systems. Some embodiments relate to fluid supply/drainage zone monitoring systems and methods employing multiple in-ground installations. 1. A fluid monitoring system , comprising:a housing positioned in-ground above a buried fluid conduit, the housing having a lockable access hatch to allow access to an internal volume of the housing from surface level;at least one sensor accessible through the internal volume and arranged to sense at least one condition of fluid in the fluid conduit; anda wireless telemetry unit supported in the housing and coupled to receive output signals from the at least one sensor in relation to the at least one condition.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the wireless telemetry unit is free of reliance on an external power source.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the wireless telemetry unit is arranged to wirelessly transmit data corresponding to the output signals to a remote network node.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the housing comprises substantially non-conductive material to allow transmission of data from the wireless telemetry unit while the access hatch is closed.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the lockable access hatch comprises a solid lid formed of a strong composite material that minimally attenuates radio wave transmissions passing therethrough.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the housing is formed at least predominantly of a ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF ENERGY CONSUMPTION BY HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES

A method and system for effective management of energy consumption by household appliances, using a home energy information gateway. Particularly, the invention provides a method and system for an efficient and economic home energy information gateway which can provide the energy consumption information and communication interface through a set top box like gateway device on the existing display device such as television thereby reducing extra display medium cost. More particularly, the invention provides a method and system for managing energy consumption effectively by monitoring, controlling and displaying energy usage of household appliances by way of collecting smart meter data and generating user friendly reports and graphs. 1. A method for effective management of energy consumption by a plurality of appliances , comprising:identifying, at a set top box, energy consumption information of at least one appliance transmitted at pre-defined intervals by an advanced energy smart meter;communicating, by the set top box, the identified energy consumption information to a remote server for validation, analysis, and billing of energy consumption at pre-scheduled intervals;obtaining analysis results of the energy consumption information from the remote server for display on a television; andoptimizing energy consumption by controlling the at least one appliance using displayed energy consumption information of the at least one appliance.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising: receiving the transmitted energy consumption information via a serial communications protocol.3. The method as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising: validating the energy consumption information by the set top box.4. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the set top box is employed as a gateway between: a utility or non-utility provider web portal hosted by a server claim 1 , the smart energy meter claim 1 , and a plurality of appliances.5. The method as claimed in claim 2 ...

DRAFT BEER SUPPLY CHAIN SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Supply chain systems and methods are disclosed for monitoring fluid levels in liquid containers, such as kegs. Embodiments include sensors that fit within a keg's false bottom, measure the weight of the keg, and transmit the weight information to a computer database via a wireless network. Other embodiments include an RFID device with information about a characteristic of the liquid within a keg (such as brand and/or type of beer) that may be attached to the keg and paired with the sensor so the sensor can transmit information about the characteristic of the liquid in the keg. In alternate embodiments, the sensor's transmitter is short range and an uplink/gateway is used to receive information from the sensor and relay that sensor's information to a broader wireless network. Multiple containers in close proximity may each be fitted with an RFID device and sensor and communicate their individual information to the database. 1. A method , comprising:attaching a wireless electronic communication device to a keg with liquid, the wireless electronic communication device being encoded with information relating to a characteristic of the liquid within the keg;attaching a sensor/transmitter to the bottom of the keg;transferring information relating to a characteristic of the liquid within the keg from the wireless electronic communication device to the sensor/transmitter;weighing the keg with the sensor/transmitter; andtransmitting information related to the weight of the keg and the type of liquid within the keg from the sensor/transmitter to a computer database via a wireless network.2. The method of claim 1 , comprising:positioning the wireless electronic communication device within one (1) foot of the sensor/transmitter, and wherein said transferring information occurs after said positioning;determining the quantity of fluid in the keg using the information related to the weight of the keg;transmitting information related to the quantity of fluid in the keg to a user ...

MODULAR METERING SYSTEM

A modular metering unit, shown generally at comprises a master module slave modules to and a communications module Together the modules and make up a modular metering unit for metering electricity from plural Loads (not shown) such as, in the case of a large food retail premises, chill or freeze display cabinets. Each of the slave modules includes electricity meters for measuring electricity supplied to a load. The loads may be located remotely from the metering unit and each one has a current detector that feeds a low-voltage signal back to the meter via a cable (not shown). The slave modules are connected to one another and to the master module by an internal bus through which data and power are carried between the modules. 1. A modular metering system comprising a master module and at least one slave module arranged to measure a parameter. the master module being arranged to communicate electronically with the at least one slave module.2. A system according to claim 1 , including a plurality of slave modules claim 1 , wherein at least one of the slave modules comprises an energy meter.3. A system according to wherein the at least one slave module comprises an electricity meter.4. A system according to claim 1 , further comprising a communications bus through which the master module is arranged to communicate with the claim 1 , or each claim 1 , slave module.5. A system according to further comprising means for wireless communication between the master module and the claim 1 , or each claim 1 , slave module.6. A system according to claim 1 , further comprising a communications module arranged to facilitate communication between the master module and a remote host.7. A system according to claim 1 , wherein the slave modules are arranged for releasable physical engagement with the master module and/or other slave modules.8. A system according to claim 7 , wherein the physical engagement of modules is arranged to automatically connect a data and/or power bus between ...

INTELLIGENT ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING AUDIBLE AND VISUAL INTERFACE

An intelligent electronic device having an audible and visual interface for providing audible and visual instructions to a user in an event of an alarm or trouble indication in the electrical power system. The intelligent electronic device includes at least one sensor configured for measuring at least one power parameter of an electrical circuit and generating at least one analog signal indicative of the at least one power parameter; at least one analog to digital converter for receiving the at least one analog signal and converting the at least one analog signal to at least one digital signal; a processor configured for receiving the at least one digital signal and detecting at least one event occurring in the electrical circuit; and an interface configured for providing instructions associated to the at least one detected event. The instructions may be in the form of text, audio and/or video. 129-. (canceled)30. An intelligent electronic device for monitoring power usage of an electrical circuit of a power distribution network , the intelligent electronic device comprising:at least one sensor coupled to the electrical circuit, the at least one sensor configured to measure at least one power parameter of the electrical circuit and generate at least one analog signal indicative of the at least one power parameter;at least one analog to digital converter coupled to the at least one sensor, the at least one analog to digital converter configured to receive the at least one analog signal and convert the at least one analog signal to at least one digital signal indicative of the at least one power parameter;a memory configured store at least one digital file, each of the at least one digital file being associated with a respective event that may occur in the electrical circuit and including a graphic indication of the respective event;a processor configured to receive the at least one digital signal indicative of the at least one power parameter and detect, based on the ...

UTILITY METER FOR METERING A UTILITY CONSUMPTION AND OPTIMIZING UPSTREAM COMMUNICATIONS AND METHOD FOR MANAGING THESE COMMUNICATIONS

A utility meter and method for metering consumption of at least one utility including: a metering unit, a communication unit for sending/receiving messages to/from a management center, a memory to store a unique identifier pertaining to the utility meter and a first key, an encryption unit for encrypting the utility consumption as a first cryptogram, a message generator for generating a utility message containing the first cryptogram, a key generator for generating a payload key to be used by the encryption unit for encrypting the utility consumption, a second cryptogram generated by the encryption unit by encrypting the payload key with the first key, the second cryptogram being intended to be included, by the message generator, at least once into the utility message to be sent to the remote management center. 115-. (canceled)16. A utility meter for metering at least one utility consumption comprising:a metering unit for metering at least one utility consumption value;a communication unit for sending messages to, and receiving messages from, at least one remote utility management center assigned to the utility meter for processing said utility consumption value by said remote utility management center;a memory to store a unique identifier pertaining to the utility meter and a first key for encrypting messages to be sent by the communication unit;a key generator for generating a payload key;an encryption unit for encrypting said utility consumption value as a first cryptogram using the payload key, and for generating a second cryptogram by encrypting said payload key with said first key;a message generator for generating a utility message containing said first cryptogram to be sent to the remote utility management center;wherein said second cryptogram is included, by the message generator, at least once into one of said messages to be sent to the remote utility management center.17. The utility meter of claim 16 , wherein said first key is a management center public ...

PASSIVE REDIRECTION DEVICE FOR CONSUMPTION METER COMMUNICATION

A method of transmitting and redirecting a radio signal using a data transmission system, the data transmission system including a data collection unit, a radio transmitter being connected to the data collection unit, and a redirection device being arranged at the top of a hollow shaft, the radio transmitter and the data collection unit being arranged in a lower part of the hollow shaft, the method including the steps of the radio transmitter transmitting the radio signal representative of measurement data from the data collection unit, and the redirection device redirecting the radio signal to be received at a communication device. The invention furthermore relates to a data transmission system and a redirection device adapted for operating in accordance with the above mentioned method. 1. A method of transmitting and redirecting a radio signal via a data transmission system , a data collection unit,', 'a radio transmitter connected to said data collection unit, and', 'a redirection device arranged at the top of a hollow shaft,', 'wherein said radio transmitter and said data collection unit are arranged in a lower part of said hollow shaft,, 'wherein said data transmission system comprises'} transmitting, by said radio transmitter, said radio signal representative of measurement data from said data collection unit, and', 'redirecting, by said redirection device, said radio signal to be received at a communication device., 'and wherein said method comprises the steps of'}2. The method of transmitting and redirecting a radio signal via a data transmission system according to claim 1 , wherein said radio transmitter comprises a radio wave emitter adapted for emitting radio waves.3. The method of transmitting and redirecting a radio signal via a data transmission system according to claim 1 , wherein said data collection unit is a utility meter.4. The method of transmitting and redirecting a radio signal via a data transmission system according to claim 1 , wherein ...

Modular management system for power, water and gas collection, measurement and control

Modular management system for power, water and gas collection, measurement and control includes a MUNC equipment having electrical and electronic circuits, with resident control program, electronic meters and a first module, the first module includes control, processing and power supply circuits, at least one battery to ensure uninterrupted operation, a microprocessor, memory for resident program and through the communication modem and a second module including control and processing circuits, communication modem and ports, with the equipment being able to perform data collection and processing from power, water, gas or liquid fuel meters.

Monitoring of Distributed Power Harvesting Systems Using DC Power Sources

A monitoring system and method for monitoring performance of individual powers sources in a distributed power source system. A monitoring module is coupled to each of the power sources, or to each string of serially connected power sources, to monitor and collect data regarding current, voltage, temperature and other environmental factors at the power source. The collected data is transmitted over a power line to a central analysis station for analysis. Data collected from each source indicates malfunction or degradation at the source. Comparison of data collected from adjacent sources filters for environmental factors impacting neighboring sources such as cloudy days for a solar panel. Comparison of data collected from the same source at different times indicates soiling or degradation of the source with time or periodic events such as a moving shade from an adjacent building. 1. A monitoring system for distributed DC power installation , comprising:a plurality of power sources;a plurality of monitoring modules, each monitoring module associated with one of the power sources and collecting performance data of the associated power source;a plurality of transmitters, each transmitter associated with one of the monitoring modules and transmitting the performance data;a plurality of controllers, each associated with one of the transmitters and controlling transmission events according to elapsed time from timer initialization.2. The monitoring system of claim 1 , wherein each of the power sources is connected to a power line and wherein each transmitter transmits the performance data over the power line.3. The monitoring system of claim 1 , wherein each of the monitoring modules comprises:a current measurement module for collecting the current data;a voltage measurement module for collecting the voltage data.4. The monitoring system of claim 1 , wherein each of the monitoring modules further comprises a temperature sensor module for sensing the temperature data at the ...

Method and Apparatus for Providing Peak Detection Circuitry for Data Communication Systems

Method and apparatus for providing a peak detection circuit comprising a diode including an input terminal and an output terminal the input terminal of the diode configured to receive an input signal, a capacitor operatively coupled to the output terminal of the diode, an output terminal operatively coupled to the capacitor and the output terminal of the diode for outputting an output signal is provided. Other equivalent switching configuration is further provided to effectively detect and compensate for a voltage droop from a power supply signal, as well as to electrically isolate the voltage droop from the system circuitry. 1. An analyte monitoring assembly , comprising:an analyte sensor having a portion configured for transcutaneous positioning in fluid contact with interstitial fluid, the analyte sensor configured to monitor an analyte level; anda data communication unit including an analog interface operatively coupled to the analyte sensor and configured to receive one or more signals associated with the analyte level, the data communication unit configured to communicate one or more data corresponding to the one or more signals associated with the analyte level and to detect a condition associated with a power source of the data communication unit, wherein the power source of the data communication unit is electrically isolated from the analog interface and the power source supplies power to the analog interface when the condition associated with the power source is detected.2. The assembly of wherein the data communication unit is configured to wirelessly communicate the one or more data corresponding to the one or more signals associated with the analyte level to a remote location.3. The assembly of wherein the data communication unit includes a radio frequency antenna for data communication.4. The assembly of wherein the analog interface of the data communication unit is powered when the analog interface is electrically isolated from the power source of ...

TELEMETRY MONITORING SYSTEM AND A DATA RECOVERY METHOD FOR A TELEMETRY MONITORING SYSTEM

There is disclosed a telemetry monitoring system including a central monitoring unit configured to display data regarding one or more portable devices, each associated with the breathing apparatus of a user. The system further includes removable data storage connected to the central monitoring unit and configured to store system status data of the central monitoring unit as recovery data, the system status data defining an operational status of the central monitoring unit. In the event of a failure of the telemetry monitoring system, the telemetry monitoring system can be recovered by restoring the recovery data to the central monitoring unit or a replacement central monitoring unit from the removable data storage. 1. A method of wirelessly monitoring a plurality of users wearing breathing apparatus comprising the steps of:wirelessly monitoring a plurality of portable devices, each comprising a personal alert safety system and each associated with a breathing apparatus of a user, using a central monitoring unit which wirelessly receives telemetry data containing information regarding the status of the breathing apparatus and/or the user from each of the portable devices;displaying the telemetry data received by the central monitoring unit from each of the plurality of portable devices at the central monitoring unit;storing system status data of the central monitoring unit as recovery data in removable data storage removably connected to the central monitoring unit, wherein the status data comprises the telemetry data received by the central monitoring unit from each of the plurality of portable devices; andrestoring the recovery data from the removable data storage to the original central monitoring unit or a replacement central monitoring unit in the event of a failure of the telemetry monitoring system.2. A telemetry monitoring system comprising:a central monitoring unit configured to display data regarding one or more portable devices each associated with a ...

Display apparatus and methods to display energy output

A display apparatus is provided. The display apparatus includes a circuit coupled to at least one energy harvester, wherein the circuit is configured to receive at least one signal that is representative of a detected energy output from the energy harvester. The circuit is also configured to generate at least one output representative of a quantification of the detected energy output. A display interface is coupled to the circuit and is configured to display the output generated by the circuit.

PRODUCT SENSOR, PRODUCT WITH THE PRODUCT SENSOR, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ALLOWING COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE PRODUCT SENSOR AND THE SYSTEM

A product may be provided with a product sensor, thus making it possible to determine, together with the product, data relating to a system or a machine with the aid of the product sensor. The data determined can be used to diagnose and/or control the system or machine. In this case, it is advantageous that the data are obtained at the location of the product and it is thus possible to directly determine a desirable or undesirable effect (for example of environmental parameters or of the system itself) on the product. This system can be used, for example, in automation, in systems or machines or in different product manufacture variants. 116-. (canceled)17. An apparatus comprising:a product transported, produced or machined in an installation; anda product sensor movable with the product in the installation, the product sensor having a sensing unit to measure a physical parameter associated with the product to thereby obtain measured data, the product sensor having a processing unit to provide the measured data or data derived from the measured data to the installation.18. The apparatus as claimed in claim 17 , wherein the product sensor is incorporated in or mounted on the product.19. The apparatus as claimed in claim 17 , wherein the product sensor is incorporated into a material carrier for the product.20. The apparatus as claimed in claim 17 , wherein the processing unit stores the measured data or the data derived from the measured data.21. The apparatus as claimed in claim 17 , wherein the product sensor has a communication interface to transmit the measured data or the data derived from the measured data claim 17 , to the installation.22. The apparatus as claimed in claim 21 , wherein the communication interface is a wireless communication interface.23. The apparatus as claimed in claim 21 , wherein the communication interface is a wired communication interface.24. The apparatus as claimed in claim 17 , wherein the product sensor provides the data or the data ...

Apparatus for managing, storage, securing, delivering, and tracking energy and communication transactions

The apparatus is an alternative energy wireless solar panel wind turbine communication server appliance node mechanism with built in communications server array, wireless energy and communications mechanism with protection, sharing, storage, accessing, authentication, battery management, certification, processing attachment and tracking mechanisms. The apparatus for energy generation and transfer is utilized via networked servers, solar panels, light and wireless electronic devices (online network and offline network) as well as mobile (wireless) communications devices built into one waterproof, temperature, controlled self-sensing hardware package. The apparatus also works as part of a kilowatt hour banking system, a portable energy mobile system, and apparatus for energy transferable to a KWH Bank ATM, and/or to another solar server nodes utilizing light. 1. A solar panel wind turbine communication server network apparatus in combination with a computer server , comprising in combinationa plurality of graphene anode cathode capacitor electricity storage and transfer devices;a plurality of data storage devices;a plurality of light transmitting and data receiving devices;a plurality of near field electricity transmitters and receivers;a capacitor mobile battery pack with wireless and wired connector to provide connection to KWH bank ATM machine for deposit of electricity for instant payment transaction;a plurality of biodegradable electricity capacitor batteries;a plurality micro grid of mini sized batteries receiving electricity from solar wind server nodes;a smart solid state transformer electricity router;a plurality of electricity over flow “full” battery router devices;a high capacity main battery bank of capacitor batteries;a plurality of infrared battery electricity transfer devices;a plurality of controller devices for detection, and identification of electricity owner for electricity transmitting and receiving, with security, certification, tracking and KWH ...

RF METER READING SYSTEM

The automatic meter reading (AMR) systems and methods of the present invention facilitate meter reading utilizing one-way and two-way communication with utility meter endpoint devices while at the same time providing an operating regime that conserves energy for long battery life and utilizes the available airwaves for AMR communications efficiently. Embodiments of the invention are applicable in AMR systems employing handheld and/or vehicle-based mobile readers, fixed readers, and combinations thereof. Moreover, embodiments of the invention facilitate smooth transition from mobile AMR systems to fixed systems, and provide for automatic AMR system performance monitoring and automatic adaptability to maintain or improve performance. 1157-. (canceled)158. A method in a reader used in an automatic meter reading (AMR) system , the method comprising:receiving a one-way communication from an endpoint;initiating a two-way communication with the endpoint in response to receiving the one-way communication; andduring the two-way communication, sending an instruction to the endpoint, the instruction configured to adjust a bubble-up operation parameter in the endpoint.159. The method of claim 158 , wherein the bubble-up operation parameter includes at least one of:scheduling a period of increased bubble-up activity of the endpoint during the two way communication,putting the endpoint in a sleep mode for a specified time duration, andslowing a default bubble-up rate.160. The method of claim 159 , wherein slowing the default bubble-up rate further includes at least one of:increasing transmission power level, andresponding to a specified reading time by temporarily increasing a bubble-up rate.161. A method in a reader used in an automatic meter reading (AMR) system claim 159 , the method comprising:receiving a message from an endpoint at a particular frequency;determining whether the particular frequency is suitably centered within a predefined communication channel associated ...

METHOD AND SERVER FOR MONITORING ENERGY SOURCE

A method for monitoring energy source by a server receives a service request transmitted by a user terminal, requesting to gather statistics of an energy usage situation of a monitor object corresponding to an energy sensor. The server obtains energy input quantity and energy output quantity of the monitor object detected by the energy sensor according to the service request. The server gathers the statistics of the energy usage situation of the monitor object according to the energy input quantity and the energy output quantity. The server creates an energy monitor report according to the statistics of the energy usage situation of the monitor object, and transmits the energy monitor report to the user terminal 1. A method for monitoring an energy source using a server , the method comprising:receiving a service request transmitted by a user terminal electronically connected with the server, wherein the service request is requested to gather statistics of an energy usage situation of a monitor object corresponding to an energy sensor;obtaining energy input quantity and energy output quantity of the monitor object detected by the energy sensor according to the service request;gathering the statistics of the usage situation of the energy of the monitor object according to the energy input quantity and the energy output quantity; andcreating an energy monitor report according to the statistics of the energy usage situation of the monitor object, and transmitting the energy monitor report to the user terminal2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:obtaining the energy input quantity and the energy output quantity of the monitor object detected by the energy sensor from a network terminal3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the energy usage situation of the monitor object comprises energy loss claim 1 , an energy usage rate claim 1 , and carbon dioxide equivalent exhausted from the monitor object.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the server comprises a storage ...

WATT-HOUR METER AND METHOD OF DETECTION OF ABNORMAL STATUS THEREOF

There are provided a watt-hour meter capable of detecting an abnormal status due to the surreptitious use of electricity or electrical current leakage by vector synthesis of a three-phase current and a method of detection of an abnormal status thereof, the watt-hour meter including a sensing unit detecting alternating current (AC) power, an abnormal status detecting unit detecting an abnormal status by vector-synthesizing a current value of the AC power detected by the sensing unit, and a controlling unit controlling displaying of the abnormal status according to a detection result from the abnormal status detecting unit. 1. A watt-hour meter , comprising:a sensing unit detecting alternating current (AC) power;an abnormal status detecting unit detecting an abnormal status by vector-synthesizing a current value of the AC power detected by the sensing unit; anda controlling unit controlling displaying of the abnormal status according to a detection result from the abnormal status detecting unit.2. The watt-hour meter of claim 1 , wherein the AC power is single phase or three-phase four-wire AC power.3. The watt-hour meter of claim 2 , wherein the abnormal status detecting unit detects the abnormal status by comparing the vector-synthesized current of the AC power of each phase of the three-phase four-wire AC power with neutral wire current.4. The watt-hour meter of claim 3 , wherein the abnormal status detecting unit includes:a first root mean square measuring unit measuring a root mean square of the AC power of each phase of the three-phase four-wire AC power,a squaring unit squaring the root mean square of each phase measured by the first root mean square measuring unit;a multiplying unit alternately multiplying the alternating current in respective phases of the three-phase four-wire AC power;an integrating unit integrating each multiplied value from the multiplying unit;a first calculating unit increasing each integrated value of the integrating unit twice;a ...

Methods, Systems and Devices for Generating Real-Time Activity Data Updates to Display Devices

Methods, systems and devices are provided for displaying monitored activity data in substantial real-time on a screen of a computing device. One example method includes capturing motion data associated with activity of a user via an activity tracking device. The motion data is quantified into a plurality of metrics associated with the activity of the user. The method storing the motion data in storage of the activity tracking device. The method connects the activity tracking device with a computing device over a wireless data connection, and sending motion data to the computing device for display of a metric, of the plurality of metrics, on a graphical user interface of an activity application of the computing device. The sending of motion data to the computing device is configured to continue while additional motion data is captured and sent to the computing device. The metric displayed on the graphical user interface is shown to change in an increasing numerical or graphical form in substantial real-time. 1. A method , comprising ,capturing motion data associated with activity of a user via an activity tracking device, the motion data quantified into a plurality of metrics associated with the activity of the user;storing the motion data in storage of the activity tracking device;connecting the activity tracking device with a computing device over a wireless data connection; andsending motion data to the computing device for display of a metric, of the plurality of metrics, on a graphical user interface of an activity application of the computing device;wherein the sending of motion data to the computing device is configured to continue while additional motion data is captured and sent to the computing device, the metric displayed on the graphical user interface is shown to change in an increasing numerical or graphical form in substantial real-time, the method being executed by a processor2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the metric of the plurality of metrics is ...

Utility Node Communication Device Adaptable to a Cellular Device

Techniques and devices for communicating with a utility node device through a utility node communication device and utilizing resources of a cellular device are described herein. The utility node communication device may connect to and/or release the cellular device (e.g., cellular telephone) providing an enclosure for the cellular device. The utility node communication device may communicate with the utility node device (e.g., a smart utility meter) and utilize a cellular radio of the cellular device to communicate with a head end device of a utility. The utility node communication device may also utilize a processor, memory, display, or operating system of the cellular device. 1. A utility node communication device comprising:a dock to removably receive a cellular device, the dock having retaining members to securely retain the cellular device within the dock, the retaining members defining an opening to provide access to a display screen of the cellular device; and a radio to communicate utility information with a utility node device;', 'a communication component communicatively coupled to the radio, the communication component to communicate with the cellular device; and', 'a keyboard to receive input from an individual and to send keystroke information based on the input to the communication component or the radio., 'a main body attached to the dock, the main body comprising2. The utility node communication device of claim 1 , wherein the cellular device comprises a cellular telephone claim 1 , an electronic reader device claim 1 , a personal digital assistant (PDA) claim 1 , and/or a tablet computer.3. The utility node communication device of claim 1 , wherein the utility information comprises:resource consumption information related to consumption of gas, electricity, and/or water;configuration information related configuring the utility node device;servicing information related to servicing the utility node device; and/orinstallation information related to ...

REMOTE INSPECTION SYSTEM AND COMMUNICATION METHOD THEREOF

A remote inspection system and a communication method thereof are provided. According to exemplary embodiments, the system may be implemented such that desired inspection data can be received from a meter only after unlocking the meter, by setting the meter to a lock state using an inherent obis code at the beginning and receiving a corresponding unlock obis code from a remote inspection server. This may result in further enhancement of security levels of the meter and the system. 1. A remote inspection system , comprising:a meter having a lock function;a remote inspection server to provide an obis code value for locking or unlocking the meter; anda device language message specification (DLMS) communication modem to transmit inspection data received from the meter to the remote inspection server by applying a DLMS communication protocol when the meter is unlocked.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the meter comprises:an obis code storage unit to store an inherent lock obis code and an inherent unlock obis code; andan obis code comparator to compare an obis code value, provided by the remote inspection server through the DLMS communication modem, with the inherent lock or unlock obis code value stored in the obis code storage unit.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the meter further comprises a controller to lock or unlock the meter claim 2 ,wherein the controller locks the meter when the obis code value provided by the remote inspection server matches the inherent lock obis code stored, and unlocks the meter when the obis code value provided by the remote inspection server matches the inherent unlock obis code stored.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein the obis code storage unit is implemented as firmware.5. A communication method for a remote inspection system having a remote inspection server for receiving inspection data of a meter using a device language message specification (DLMS) communication protocol claim 2 , the method comprising:setting an inherent lock ...

SERVER AND METHOD FOR MANAGING GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS INVESTIGATIONS

In a method for managing greenhouse gas emissions investigations, collected data of greenhouse gas emissions is received from one or more computing devices and checked. An amount of COemitted from each of one or more emission sources is calculated according to the collected data, statistical analysis is implemented to the calculation result, a report is created according to the statistical analysis, and the report is transmitted to the one or more computing devices. 1. A computer-implemented method being executed by a processor of an electronic device electrically connected to one or more computing devices , the method comprising:(a) receiving collected data of greenhouse gas emissions from the one or more computing devices;(b) determining whether the collected data passes a standard checking; and{'sub': '2', '(c) calculating an amount of COemitted from each of one or more emission sources according to the collected data, implementing statistical analysis to the calculation result, creating a report according to the statistical analysis, and transmitting the report to the one or more computing devices.'}2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein before step (a) the method further comprises:updating data about providers and calculation parameters of the greenhouse gas emissions, wherein the calculation parameters comprise the one or more emission sources, emission coefficients, global warming potential (GWP) coefficients, and types of greenhouse gases.3. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein step (a) further comprises:transmitting reminder messages to the one or more computing devices in response that the collected data is not received in a preset time.4. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein:the collected data transmitted to the electronic device by the one or more computing devices via an online mode is stored in a first database of the electronic device; andthe collected data transmitted to the electronic device by the one or more computing devices ...

Automated Reconfiguration of Utility Meters

Techniques for reconfiguring utility meters from a mobile mode to a network mode are discussed. A utility meter may be configured for operation in a mobile mode environment, wherein it transmits data using radio frequency (RF) transmissions, such as by “bubbling-up” a “standard consumption message” at intervals. However, a switchover from mobile mode to network mode may be scheduled. The switchover may involve a plurality of endpoints (i.e., metering devices together with associated mobile mode and network mode functionality) transitioning from mobile mode functionality to network mode functionality. In one example, processors on an endpoint using a first “image” including executable software providing mobile mode functions may reboot to use a second image providing fixed network mode functions (e.g., mesh or star network operability). Following the transition, the endpoints may discover adjacent or nearby endpoints, and a fixed network having network mode functionality may be configured. 1. A meter , comprising:metrology to measure resource consumption;a processing unit to process consumption data based on the measured resource consumption;a radio to transmit the processed consumption data; obtain consumption data from the metrology; and', 'bubble up the consumption data via the radio;, 'a mobile mode image executable by the processing unit to provide mobile mode functionality, the mobile mode functionality configured to receive and relay consumption data within a mesh network using the radio;', 'obtain consumption data from the metrology; and', 'transmit the consumption data in an upstream flow; and, 'a network mode image executable by the processing unit to provide network mode functionality, the network mode functionality configured toa reconfiguration unit executable by the processing unit to transition the processing unit from execution of the mobile mode image to the network mode image.2. The meter of claim 1 , additionally comprising:a boot loader to ...

Multiple and interchangeable meter reading probes

A characteristic of a first utility meter is detected with a first probe head, and a characteristic of a second utility meter is detected with a second probe head. The characteristic of the first utility meter is dependent on a usage of a first utility metered by the first utility meter, and the characteristic of the second utility meter is dependent on a usage of a second utility metered by the second utility meter. Information related to the characteristic of the first utility meter is communicated from the first probe head to a communication unit, and information related to the characteristic of the second utility meter is communicated from the second probe head to the communication unit. A message is also sent from the communication unit indicating the usage of the first utility or the usage of the second utility.

MODULAR WIRELESS FIXED NETWORK FOR WIDE-AREA METERING DATA COLLECTION AND METER MODULE APPARATUS

A method of encoding interval consumption values transmitted by a meter module in a metering data collection system includes collecting consumption values at selected intervals, and compressing collected consumption data using a logarithmic table encoder to reduce the number of bits required in a data message for each consumption interval. 1. A method of encoding interval consumption values transmitted by a meter module in a metering data collection system , comprising:collecting consumption values at selected intervals; andcompressing collected consumption data using a logarithmic table encoder to reduce the number of bits required in a data message for each consumption interval.2. The method of claim 1 , further including:assigning a list of consumption encoding/decoding tables, adapted to various consumption patterns to said logarithmic table encoder; andspecifying which set of encoding/decoding tables is assigned to each meter module.3. A method of increasing the redundancy level of interval consumption data transmitted by a meter module in a metering data collection system claim 1 , comprising:transferring interval consumption values from said meter module using multiple messages related to the same time period, and wherein each of said multiple messages has a time base; andshifting the time base of each message compared to the previous message, in a cyclic manner, so that interval consumption data may be reconstructed even if some of the messages are not received thus increasing the redundancy level of the data while simultaneously enabling the transfer of more detailed interval consumption data related to smaller consumption intervals, within the metered time period.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising:reducing the number of bits required in an interval consumption data message and increasing the redundancy level of the data, while simultaneously enabling the transfer of more detailed interval consumption data related to smaller consumption intervals ...

Analytics in a Utility Infrastructure

Techniques for analyzing a utility infrastructure are described herein. In one example, data is obtained from a utility system. The data may include consumption measurement information, consumption measurement exceptions and/or system events. Exceptions may include data indicating a possible problem, such as significantly increased or decreased consumption, reduced voltage, etc. Events may include data on power down actions, meter removal, etc. Attributes may be considered, including demographic information, weather information, economic information, etc. The data may be filtered by comparison to known patterns of measurements, exceptions, events and/or attributers that indicate an analytic event. Accordingly, analytic events may include important system information that is inferred from large quantities of data. Analytic events may be reported to an operator through operation of a user interface. 1. One or more computer-readable media storing computer-executable instructions that , when executed , cause one or more processors to perform acts comprising: use of at least one attribute, wherein the at least one attribute is associated with a consumer; and', 'use of at least one pattern, wherein the at least one pattern is related to at least one analytic event, respectively;, 'filtering data obtained from a utility network to derive exceptions and events, wherein the deriving is based in part onrecognizing at least one analytic event in the identified exceptions and events, wherein the recognized analytic event is consistent with the at least one attribute and consistent with the at least one pattern; andreporting the at least one analytic event.2. One or more computer-readable media as recited in claim 1 , wherein use of the at least one attribute assists in distinguishing measurement data from exceptions.3. One or more computer-readable media as recited in claim 1 , wherein:use of the at least one attribute comprises use of demographic information that assists in ...

Power line communication network and discovery process

An apparatus for a power line communication network includes a power line transmitter/receiver, a processor coupled to the power line transmitter/receiver, and memory accessible to the processor. The processor is configured to store a routing table in the memory for routing packets in an upward direction towards a data concentrator (DC). However, no routing table is provided for routing packets in a downward direction away from the DC. Instead of using a routing table to route packets in the downward direction, the processor is configured to employ source routing in the downward direction.

Systems and Methods for Distributed Utilities

A monitoring system for distributed utilities. A generation device is provided for converting an available resource to a desired utility; the resource may be water, in which case the generator is a purifier for providing potable water, or, alternatively, the generator may convert a fuel to electrical power. In either case, an input sensor is provided for measuring input to the generation device, while an output sensor is provided for measuring consumption of output from the generation device. The monitoring system has a controller for concatenating measured input and consumption of output on the basis of the input and output sensors. Measured parameters are telemetered to a remote site where utility generation and use are monitored and may also be controlled.

METHOD FOR PARALLEL METER-READING BETWEEN CONCENTRATOR AND ELECTRICITY METERS

A parallel meter-reading method between a concentrator and electricity meters includes determining a phase of electric power supplied from a concentrator to the electricity meters, generating a reference signal synchronized with electric power determined for each phase, generating a request signal synchronized with the 3 phases electric power determined and transmitting the generated request signal to an electricity meter modem, receiving the request signal, determining a phase of electric power supplied to the electricity meter according to the request signal, generating a response signal synchronized with the determined phase and transmitting the generated response signal to the concentrator modem, and receiving the response signal of the electricity meter modem with respect to the request signal, and determining whether or not the response signal is synchronized with the reference signal to determine the phase of electric power supplied to the electricity meter. 1. A parallel meter-reading method between a concentrator and electricity meters , the method comprising:a) determining by a concentrator modem each of three phases of electric power supplied from a concentrator to the electricity meters;b) generating by the concentrator modem a reference signal synchronized with electric power determined for each phase;c) generating by the concentrator modem a request signal synchronized with each of the three phases electric power determined for each phase and transmitting the generated request signal to an electricity meter modem;d) receiving by the electricity meter modem the request signal;e) determining by the electricity meter modem a phase of electric power supplied to the electricity meter according to the request signal;f) generating by the electricity meter modem a response signal synchronized with the determined phase of electric power and transmitting the generated response signal to the concentrator modem; andg) receiving by the concentrator modem the ...

ON-LINE WEB ACCESSED ENERGY METER

An electrical metering system capable of performing multiple metering functions, collecting data, and wirelessly provides the collected metering data to a utility operator. In the electrical metering system, at least one computing device for initiating a request for data. A first modem connects the computing device to an infrastructure. A wireless embedded modem for wirelessly connects an electric meter to an infrastructure, and the wireless electric modem receives a request from the computing device and wirelessly transmits the metering data to the computing device, thereby initiating the request. 1. A system for collecting data and wirelessly providing the collected data to a remote operator , the system comprising:at least one computing device for initiating a request for data;a first communications device for connecting the computing device to an infrastructure; a digital sampler configured for sampling at least one parameter;', 'at least one processor configured to collect the at least one parameter and generate data from the sampled at least one parameter, wherein the at least one processor is configured to act as a server for the at least one device and is further configured for presenting the collected and generated data in the form of web pages; and, 'at least one device comprisinga wireless communications device coupled to the at least one device and for wirelessly connecting the at least one device to the infrastructure,wherein the wireless communications device receives a request from the computing device and wirelessly transmits the collected and generated metering data to the computing device initiating the request, wherein the computing device accesses the collected and generated data via a software program.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the infrastructure comprises a telephone infrastructure including telephone landlines coupled to the at least one computing device and a cell phone infrastructure including cell phone relay stations coupling the ...

METER DISPLAY DURING POWER INTERRUPTION

A circuit arrangement for use in a utility meter includes a processing circuit, a magnetically-actuated switch, and a first circuit. The processing circuit has a first mode and a second mode. The processing circuit performs a first set of metering operations related to energy metering in the first mode, and a second set of operations in the second mode or sleep mode. The second set of operations has fewer operations than the first set of operation, and requires less energy. The switch has is coupled to provide a first output signal to the processing circuit. The first circuit is configured to generate a pulse signal responsive to the switch transitioning states, and is operably coupled to provide the pulse signal to the processing circuit. The processing circuit causes display of stored values responsive to receiving the pulse and receiving the first output signal. 1. A circuit arrangement for use in a utility meter;a processing circuit having a first mode and a second mode, and a least a first input and a second input, the processing circuit configured to perform a first set of metering operations related to energy metering in the first mode, and a second set of operations in the second mode, the second set of operations having fewer operations than the first set of operations, the processing circuit consuming less power in the second mode than in the first mode;a magnetically-actuated switch having a first state and a second state, the switch operably coupled to provide a first output signal to the second input of the processing circuit;a first circuit operably coupled to the magnetically-actuated switch, the first circuit configured generate a pulse signal responsive to the magnetically-actuated switch transitioning from the first state to the second state, the first circuit further operably coupled to provide the pulse signal to the first input of the processing circuit;wherein the processing circuit is configured to cause display of stored values responsive to ...

System and Method for Support of One-Way Endpoints in Two-Way Wireless Networks

A sensor data collection system includes a plurality of sensors operatively coupled to a corresponding set of endpoints, the endpoints configured to communicate sensor data to a central data collection point via a data communication protocol. A proxy service-enabled endpoint facilitates interoperability with the data collection system for the benefit of endpoints that are otherwise incompatible with the data communication protocol. The endpoint includes a remote endpoint interface module configured to receive communications from at least one of the incompatible endpoints containing incompatible endpoint sensor data. A remote endpoint virtualization module operatively coupled to the remote endpoint interface module and associated with the at least one of the incompatible endpoints. The remote endpoint virtualization module is uniquely addressable according to a corresponding virtual endpoint address, and configured to store the incompatible endpoint sensor data and to communicate that data to the central data collection point via the data communication protocol. 1. An endpoint proxy device for use with a two-way automatic sensor data collection system , the endpoint having endpoint hardware circuitry , including a processor circuit , a data store operatively coupled to the processor circuit , communications circuitry operatively coupled to the processor circuit and configured to transmit and receive data communications in a wireless network , the endpoint proxy device comprising:a remote endpoint interface module implemented with the endpoint hardware circuitry and configured to wirelessly receive, via the hardware circuitry, 1-way transmissions originated from at least one remotely-located 1-way endpoint that is coupled to a corresponding at least one sensor, the 1-way transmissions being transmitted in a 1-way communications protocol representing sensor data from the at least one sensor;a remote endpoint virtualization module operatively coupled with the remote ...

SAFE INTERACTION OF A USER WITH A SMART UTILITY METER

The invention relates to a method for enabling a user to safely interact with a smart utility meter (), comprising the following steps:—Transmission by said user of a command signal from a remote handheld electronic device () through a short range wireless optical communication link () between optical transmitting means () provided on said handheld electronic device () and optical receiving means () provided on said smart utility meter ();—Reception of said command signal on said optical receiving means (). 1. A method for enabling a interaction with a smart utility meter , comprising:transmitting a command signal from a remote handheld electronic device through a short range wireless optical communication link between an optical transmitter provided on the handheld electronic device and an optical receiver provided on the smart utility meter.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein transmitting the command signal is triggered by actuation of a press button provided on the remote handheld electronic device.3. A method according to claim 1 , further comprising settling the optical receiver of the smart utility meter into a listening mode for receiving the command signal.4. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the command signal is transmitted according to the IEC 62056 series of standards.5. A method according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , the smart utility meter comprises a prepayment meter claim 1 , the signal command comprises encoded information corresponding to a credit amount for authorizing delivery of energy.6. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the signal command comprises encoded information to instruct the smart utility meter to restore an energy supply.7. A smart utility meter comprising:an optical receiver adapted to receive a command signal transmitted from a remote handheld electronic device through a short range wireless optical communication link to one of restore an energy supply and add a new credit amount for authorizing delivery of ...

AMR SYSTEM WITH FLY-BY MODE

The disclosed inventions include and apparatus and method for providing a universal Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) system configured with fly-by functionality. Such system may be configured to work in a plurality of modes including a walk-bay, drive-by, fixed network, and fly-by mode without hardware modifications. The system is configured to automatically calibrate so that the water meter transmitter operates at a minimum transmitted signal power level. Additional features include automatic hardware self-healing features where the system continues to function after certain hardware failures occur. 1. An automatic meter reading (AMR) system configured to transfer data from a data source to a data user , said AMR system comprising:a plurality of data source modules disposed within a predefine area, each of said plurality of data source modules comprising (i) a power source configured for supplying power to said data source module and (ii) a processing device electrically associated with at least one of one of integral and external memory, said processing device further electrically associated with communication circuitry comprising a programmable transmitter electrically associate with an antenna;an airborne remote receiver configured to maneuver within a predefined area to position said remote receiver within communication range with each of said plurality of data source modules;wherein said remote receiver and each of said plurality of data source modules track the passage of time and wherein the time data for each of said plurality of data source modules is synchronized with the remote receiver time data; andwherein said processing device is configured to transmit a module-data-signal according to a predefined module schedule.2. An AMR system as in claim 1 , wherein at least one of said plurality of data source modules is a universal meter transmitter (UMT) electrically associate with a utility meter claim 1 , said power source is a battery and said airborne remote ...

POWER MONITORING AND SIGNAL UNIT

A power monitoring and signal unit provided with projecting connectors at a first face and sockets for receiving like connectors in a second opposite face, and circuitry for monitoring power flow through said unit when projecting connectors are plugged into a mains power outlet; and unit further provided with transceiver circuitry for the transmission and reception of data including command and control data. The power monitoring and signal unit may be in communication with a programmable sensor device comprising an individual signal and registered by an owner of individual signal unit with a central control facility. The individual signal unit communicates with central control facility when an event sensor activates said individual signal unit; central control facility executing a user-assembled schedule of predefined steps on receipt of a communication from individual signal unit, predefined steps configured or reconfigurable by an owner of said individual signal unit from a web site. 1. A power monitoring and signal unit; said unit provided with projecting connectors at a first face and sockets for receiving like connectors in a second opposite face; said unit provided with circuitry for monitoring power flow through said unit when said projecting connectors are plugged into a mains power outlet; said unit further provided with transceiver circuitry for:a. Transmission of data including command and control datab. Reception of data including command and control data2. The unit of incorporating a communication device for transmission of power use data to a remote receiving unit.3. The monitoring unit of wherein said unit includes one or more sensors for detection of proximate environmental parameters.4. The monitoring unit of wherein said transceiver circuitry includes short range wireless communication protocols.5. The monitoring unit of wherein said remote receiving unit is a mobile phone.6. The monitoring unit of wherein said remote receiving unit is an ...

FLUID CONSUMPTION METER WITH NOISE SENSOR

A consumption meter, e.g. a water or heat meter, for measuring a flow rate of a fluid supplied in a flow tube. First and second ultrasonic transducers are arranged at the flow tube for transmitting and receiving ultrasonic signals transmitted through the fluid and operated by a flow measurement sub-circuit for generating a signal indicative of the flow rate of the fluid. A noise measurement sub-circuit operates a sensor arranged at the flow tube for detection of acoustic signals of the flow tube, and being arranged to generate a signal indicative of a noise level of the flow tube accordingly. This sensor may comprise a separate transducer, or the sensor may be constituted by one or both of the first and second ultrasonic transducers. The consumption meter may communicate data representative of the noise level via a communication module along with data consumed amount of water, heat etc. Such consumer noise level measurement at the consumer site allows collection of noise level data to assist in locating fluid leakages in a fluid supply pipe system. 1. A consumption meter arranged to measure a flow rate of a fluid , the consumption meter comprising:a flow tube with a through-going opening for passage of the fluid between an inlet and an outlet,first and second ultrasonic transducers arranged externally relative to the flow tube for transmitting and receiving ultrasonic signals transmitted through the fluid,a control circuit comprising a flow measurement sub-circuit arranged for operating the first and second ultrasonic transducers, and being arranged to generate a signal indicative of the flow rate of the fluid from the transmitted and received ultrasonic signals transmitted through the fluid,wherein the control circuit further comprises a noise measurement sub-circuit, arranged for generating a signal indicative of a noise level of the flow tube or of the fluid therein by operating at least one of the first and second ultrasonic transducers to detect acoustic ...