Network edge detection and notification of gas pressure situation
US12196593B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 31, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01D2204/26
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Techniques for detecting and remediating a low gas pressure situation within a gas delivery system are described. In one example, a smart gas metering device measures gas pressure. The first device determines that the gas pressure value is less than a first threshold value, indicating a low gas pressure condition. The first smart metering device reports this condition to a second smart metering device, which may be nearby. In response, the first smart metering device receives gas pressure information from the second smart gas metering device. The first smart gas metering device then reports one of two conditions to a headend device, such as a main office server. In a first possibility, the report indicates a low gas pressure event confined to the first device. Alternatively, the report indicates a low gas pressure event within a distribution area comprising the first device and the second device.
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