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Field selectable communication network

  • US 20040004555A1
  • Filed: 07/03/2002
  • Published: 01/08/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/03/2002
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A utility meter for monitoring the distribution of a utility product or service, wherein said utility meter is interfaced with selected communication networks, said utility meter comprising:

  • a main electronics meter board for providing basic metrology circuitry associated with monitoring utility distribution and providing utility information based thereon;

    a main communication board for providing interfacing elements to properly relay selected of said utility information, said main communication board comprising;

    (i) a processor;

    (ii) at least one communication network interface element;

    (iii) software selection lines for establishing an external communication network type to which each communication network interface element is provided;

    an installation channel provided in conjunction with said main electronics meter board for receiving input information designating the type of communication network to be established over said software selection lines; and

    an internal communication link for relaying information between said main electronics meter board and said main communication board.

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