Meter with IrDA port
First Claim
1. A meter of the type having at least one mechanical dial or digital display for displaying at least one measurement, the meter comprising an IrDA port for at least wirelessly transmitting data.
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Abstract
A meter is provided of the type used for recording data primarily related to power and/or energy use. The meter includes an IrDA port for wirelessly transmitting and receiving data to and from the meter. Preferably, the IrDA port operates according to one or more of the standard IrDA protocols and is preferably mounted on the face of the meter to allow data to be read using a handheld computing device. Upon the detection of the handheld computing device, the IrDA port automatically transmits data to the handheld computing device. The handheld computing device is preferably programmed with application software for processing the read data. The processed data can then be transmitted either wirelessly or non-wirelessly to a computing device, such as a remote server or personal computer, for preparing bills, statistical charts, energy reports, etc. Alternatively, the handheld computing device stores the read data for transmission to another computing device, such as a server or a personal computer, at a later time. Data can also be transmitted from the handheld computing device to the IrDA port, such as to re-program and configure the meter.
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20 Claims
- 1. A meter of the type having at least one mechanical dial or digital display for displaying at least one measurement, the meter comprising an IrDA port for at least wirelessly transmitting data.
- 12. A power meter for measuring power consumed, the power meter comprising an IrDA port for at least wirelessly transmitting data.
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20. A power meter for measuring power consumed, the power meter comprising a wireless, optical transmitter for optically transmitting data.
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