Apparatus and method for collecting meter data
US6069571A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 25, 1996 |
| Grant date | May 30, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 25, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q2209/60
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A meter data collection device (20) including an antenna (52), a meter interface (60) receiving data from a meter (64), and a radio frequency (RF) stage (50). The RF stage (50) is coupled to the antenna (52) and is responsive to the meter interface (60). The RF stage (50) is operable for transmitting the meter data over a control channel of a wireless communication system.
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