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Data analysis system, such as a theft scenario analysis system for automated utility metering

US8970393B2 · kind B2 · utility

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29Claims

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Assignee

ITRON, INC. · US

Inventors

Eric Benson · Baltimore, US
Chris Bernardi · Alameda, US
Michael Schleich · Newman Lake, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 29, 2007
Grant date	Mar 3, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 14, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY04S20/30
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Systems and methods for determining possible theft scenarios at utility meters are described. In some examples, the system receives information that indicates possible tampering of utility meter by a customer of a utility. In some examples, the system uses the information to determine a theft scenario. The system may then use the determined theft scenario as evidence against the customer.

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