Systems and methods for the prevention of extended utility theft
US8073705B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 10, 2009 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 16, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q50/06
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Notification systems and methods are provided for identifying utility theft for an entity associated with a premise under a Continuous Service Agreement with at least one utility service provider, where utility service is never turned off such that the entity may legally use utility services while a premise is vacant.
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