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Method of computing quantity of unaccounted for water in water distribution

US9228853B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 25, 2012
Grant dateJan 5, 2016
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Expiry dateJun 25, 2032

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

Abstract

A method of accounting for the quantity of water or other distributed resource in a distribution system utilizing automated meter reading and reporting. Missing readings are identified and estimated to allow the quantity of unaccounted for water always to be computed.

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