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Static fluid meter

US11340099B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 26, 2020
Grant dateMay 24, 2022
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Expiry dateAug 1, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01F15/00
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Techniques for operating a static fluid meter are described herein. In an example, a sampling interval is identified. The sampling interval is a period of time within which an electromagnetic or acoustic device measures or samples a rate of the fluid flow. The sampling interval may be approximately 1 second long; however, the interval may be longer or shorter depending on the design requirements of a particular system. A random number is generated and/or received. A sampling time within the sampling interval may be determined based at least in part on the random number. By sampling at a different and randomly determined location within each of a series of sampling intervals a more accurate fluid measurement may be obtained.

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