Water utility meter transceiver
US7443313B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 4, 2005 |
| Grant date | Oct 28, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 27, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q2209/883
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A water meter transceiver coupled to a water meter has a head portion that houses a processor having a transceiver. The transceiver transmits water utility consumption data received from the water meter. A stem is coupled to the head portion and has a hollowed portion for containing a power source that is coupled to the processor. The stem may include threads to receive a nut that positions the head portion to a lid of a water meter container. The stem may include a switch that is coupled to the processor and configured to activate when the nut is coupled to the stem. If the nut is removed without authorization, the switch reports such, thereby causing the processor to execute a predetermined action, such as communicating an alert or disabling the water meter so as to prevent theft of the water utility.
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