System and method for implementing handover of a hybrid communications module
US9001787B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 19, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 16, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W84/18
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and process for switching to or between multiple networks to optimize communication between an energy device, e.g., meter, in proximity to at least one of the multiple networks and a head end server to facilitate communication of energy-related data therebetween is described. The system includes a communications module associated with the energy device for controlling the switching between networks and/or the directing of energy-related data communications over different networks in accordance with data type.
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