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Method and apparatus for internet-based remote terminal units and flow computers

  • US 20020161866A1
  • Filed: 03/20/2002
  • Published: 10/31/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/20/2001
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An Internet-accessible RTU system, comprising:

  • at least one field sensor device;

    a RTU connected locally with said at least one field sensor device and configured to transmit data to and receive data from said at least one field sensor device;

    said RTU is also configured to be an Internet web server and an email client;

    a communication device, wherein said communication device enables said RTU to transmit and receive data over an Internet connection;

    said RTU is programmed to process said data received from said at least one field sensor device and communicate said processed data over said Internet connection; and

    a WWW-enabled device connected to said RTU via said Internet connection, wherein said WWW-enabled device is programmed to transmit data to and receive data from said RTU via said Internet connection.

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