Collecting and transmitting utility meter data
US11720981B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 21, 2021 |
| Grant date | Aug 8, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A20/15
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatuses, systems, and methods for collecting utility meter data are described. An example system may include a flow controller and a server. The flow controller is configured to communicate with a water meter for a property and connected to at least one water outlet of a plurality of water outlets. The server is coupled to one or more infrastructure databases and the flow controller. The server includes a non-transitory computer readable media and is configured to execute instructions stored on the non-transitory computer readable media. The instructions include receiving water usage data from the flow controller and transmitting the water usage data from the water meter for the property to a water utility company.
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