Signal checking for communicating meters
US11165520B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 6, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 6, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W16/18
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device is provided for determining an RF coverage quality of a wireless mesh network at a given location. The device includes a communication module, a processing module, and a visual interface. The communication module is configured to communicate with nearby neighbours in the wireless mesh network. The processing module is configured to detect and calculate good neighbours having an RF signal strength above a first predetermined threshold, and a tickle success rate above a second predetermined threshold. Methods to install and validate the installation of a wireless electric meter and a passive antenna are also provided.
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