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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7868782 | Commodity monitoring network An electronic electric meter for use in a networked automatic meter reading environment. The meter includes a meter microcontroller, a measurement microcontroller, a communication microcontroller and spread spectrum processor, and a plurality of other communication ... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7573398 | System and method of communicating signals A communication system is presented. The system includes one or more transmitters configured to transmit a signal, where each of the signals generated by the one or more transmitters corresponds to a respective frequency. Further, the system includes a plurality of ... | 08/11/2009 |
| 7343255 | Dual source real time clock synchronization system and method A dual source real time clock (RTC) synchronization system and method for implementation within automatic meter reading (AMR) systems that provide system-wide device time synchronization. In one embodiment, a microcontroller-implemented RTC counts elapsed seconds fr... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7333921 | Scalable, concurrent, distributed sensor system and method A sensor system and method for collecting and analyzing sensor data transmitted by various distributed sensors in a secure, scalable, and efficient manner. Sensors having sensor data to transmit establish concurrent connections with a central server that is configur... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7327998 | System and method of providing a geographic view of nodes in a wireless network A geographic view rendering tool receives geographic location data for nodes in a wireless network and renders a geographic view displaying the nodes at their corresponding geographic locations. The geographic view may be displayed overlaying a digital map. The geog... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7315162 | Reducing power consumption of electrical meters The invention contemplates an electrical power meter and method of operating the electrical power meter. The inventive power meter includes a power supply for converting alternating current (AC) voltage to a direct current (DC) voltage for powering the electronic co... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7312721 | Data collector for an automated meter reading system The invention includes an electronic utility meter, a data collector/meter and a method for communicating data in an automated meter reading system. The inventive method includes communicating data with a network and a first electronic utility meter, and communicati... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7301476 | Dynamic self-configuring metering network A dynamic self-configuring system for collecting metering data comprises a collector meter. The collector meter scans for meters that are operable to directly communicate with the collector and registers such meters as level one meters. The collector transmits instr... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7277027 | Electronic electric meter for networked meter reading An electronic electric meter for use in a networked automatic meter reading environment. The electric meter retrofits into existing meter sockets and is available for new meter installations for both single phase and three phase electric power connections. The meter... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7262709 | System and method for efficient configuration in a fixed network automated meter reading system Meters are configured using either a program update method or a meter update method. In the program update method, meters associated with a specified configuration program are identified and configured with updated parameters. In the meter update method, a specified... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7260370 | Wireless communication system using a plurality of antenna elements with adaptive weighting and combining techniques The present invention provides a method and system for operating a wireless communication system in which received signals from a plurality of antennas are weighted and combined with a beam forming operation to form an output signal. The beam forming operation deter... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7250857 | Multiplexer method and system for intrinsically safe applications and a multiplexer switch for use therein A multiplexing system is provided for a plurality of sensors disposed in a tank containing a potentially explosive environment and excited from a common excitation circuit outside of the tank through a corresponding plurality of signal lines that penetrate the tank.... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7251570 | Data integrity in a mesh network Systems and methods for ensuring data integrity in a mesh network. A mesh network can include multiple RF devices. Transmitting quality data in or on the mesh network is improved using communication validation functions. The communication validation functions ensure... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7239250 | System and method for improved transmission of meter data The system includes a number of first meters, which are typically battery powered transmit only devices. The system includes a number of two-way meters, which are operable to both transmit and receive data. The first meters transmit their data to the collector eithe... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7236765 | Data communication over power lines A system for receiving and processing signals received from a plurality of endpoints. Each endpoint includes an endpoint transmitter in electrical communication with a power distribution line within a power distribution system. The system comprises a power line coup... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7227350 | Bias technique for electric utility meter The invention contemplates an electrical power meter and method of operating the same, where the meter has electronic components (e.g., a power supply and a voltage sensing circuit) and receives alternating current (AC) voltage from an electrical power line. The inv... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7209840 | Systems and methods for providing remote monitoring of electricity consumption for an electric meter A system for providing remote monitoring of electricity consumption is provided. In one embodiment the system may comprise electric meters, communication devices having a unique address and defining a wireless communication network, and a site controller. Each elect... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7187906 | Method and system for configurable qualification and registration in a fixed network automated meter reading system A dynamic self-configuring system for collecting metering data comprises a collector meter. The collector meter scans for meters that are operable to directly communicate with the collector and registers such meters as level one meters. The collector transmits instr... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7180412 | Power line communication system having time server A system for bi-directional power distribution line communication. The system is configured for data communication with an endpoint transceiver located at a customer premise. The system comprises a time server in electrical communication with the transceiver, the ti... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7176807 | System for automatically enforcing a demand reset in a fixed network of electricity meters Methods and systems of enforcing a demand reset in a meter that communicates via a wireless network. When billing data is received by a server, it is accompanied by a demand reset counter. The counter is compared to a counter stored on the server. If they received c... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7170425 | System and method for creating multiple operating territories within a meter reading system The present invention enables multiple operating territories to be defined, named, and managed within a meter reading system. Each operating territory may correspond to a geographic sub-section of the meter reading system that is regulated by a particular regulatory... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7145438 | Endpoint event processing system An endpoint processor includes a processor block, a timer block, a memory block, and analog-to-digital converter. The timer block is arranged to provide a time based signal to the processor block. The memory block cooperates with the processor block. The analog-to-d... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7145474 | Dynamic self-configuring metering network A dynamic self-configuring system for collecting metering data comprises a collector meter. The collector meter scans for meters that are operable to directly communicate with the collector and registers such meters as level one meters. The collector transmits instr... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7142106 | System and method of visualizing network layout and performance characteristics in a wireless network A system for visually detailing the layout of a wireless network and for providing performance statistics regarding the network. Graphical diagrams are generated in accordance with a request wherein the diagrams illustrate nodes and data collectors in the wireless n... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7126494 | Remote access to electronic meters using a TCP/IP protocol suite An electronic meter incorporates a TCP/IP protocol suite and an HTTP server to provide two-way access to the meter data. Alternatively, the TCP/IP protocol suite may be incorporated into a gateway serving multiple meters connected through a power line or wireless tw... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7119713 | Dynamic self-configuring metering network A dynamic self-configuring system for collecting metering data comprises a collector meter. The collector meter scans for meters that are operable to directly communicate with the collector and registers such meters as level one meters. The collector transmits instr... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7084783 | Electronic meter with enhanced thermally managed communications systems and methods An electronic meter that is capable of handling an analog cellular phone or radio modem under the meter cover provides significant improvements in the thermal management and power handling that is associated with a circuit switched wireless device. The electronic me... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7061399 | Monitor system An apparatus for remotely monitoring variables comprising: one or more independently powered remote monitoring devices having means for sensing variables coupled to a microprocessor for receiving and processing variable data and means for transmitting the variable d... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7053767 | System and method for monitoring and controlling remote devices The present invention is generally directed to a system for monitoring a variety of environmental and/or other conditions within a defined remotely located region. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, a system is configured to monitor utility meters in a ... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7046682 | Network-enabled, extensible metering system To allow meter data users to have access to needed information and at the same time address the rapidly shifting requirements of the deregulated marketplace, a new business model, apparatus and system are provided. A common metering device measures raw data and a sy... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7019635 | Method and device for the detection of sources in a communications system A method for the detection of M0 sources common to several observations u(t) and v(t) within a single array of sensors, the observations having different lengths N1 and N2, comprises at least the following steps: defini... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6914539 | System and method for a low rate, in-band broadcast communication for medical telemetry A medical telemetry system includes a central station having a central station receiver and a central station transmitter that both operate on a frequency bandwidth having frequency multiplexed transmission channels and guard bands. A guard band separates each of th... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6433673 | Digital enunciator, process and communication system employing same A receiver in a communication system is coupled to a transmission channel for receiving communication signals transmitted over a transmission channel. The receiver includes signal receiving electronics for receiving communication signals directed to the r... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6400161 | Material segregation and density analyzing apparatus and method A material analyzing apparatus comprises an analyzer body that contains a generally insulative material casing; a material analyzing circuitry that includes a transmitter, a receiver, and a control; an antenna system that includes a transmitting antenna, ... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6172616 | Wide area communications network for remote data generating stations A wide area communications network communicating data from a plurality of network service modules through a plurality of remote cell nodes and intermediate data terminals to a central data terminal. The wide area communicates network collects network gene... | 01/09/2001 |
| 5854994 | Vibration monitor and transmission system An apparatus is disclosed consisting of one or more machine monitors which attach to one or more machines to sense a physical characteristic of the machine, such as vibration or temperature, and produce wireless transmissions corresponding to the sensed c... | 12/29/1998 |
| 5818725 | System for utility demand monitoring and control A system for electric power demand monitoring and control includes one or more data distribution networks interconnecting network interfaces or intelligent utility units located at customer sites with a host computer located in the utility company offices... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5805458 | System for utility demand monitoring and control A system for electric power demand monitoring and control includes one or more data distribution networks interconnecting intelligent utility units located at customer homes with a host computer located in the utility company offices. Each intelligent uti... | 09/08/1998 |
| 5706250 | Seismic transmission method and system utilizing concentration units Seismic data acquisition devices (BA) distributed in an exploration zone are divided into n groups (GA1 to GAn) and, therein, into sub-groups having each a specific frequency for communicating with a concentration unit (Ck) which is connected to a central... | 01/06/1998 |
| 5528507 | System for utility demand monitoring and control using a distribution network A system for electric power demand monitoring and control includes one or more data distribution networks interconnecting intelligent utility units located at customer homes with a host computer located in the utility company offices. Each intelligent uti... | 06/18/1996 |
