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METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR COMMUNICATING FROM AN AUTOMATIC METER READER

  • US 20050041790A1
  • Filed: 08/16/2004
  • Published: 02/24/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/19/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. In a system where an automatic meter reader device communicates with a host at a remote location using a communication line that is shared with at least one other user, the improvement comprising (A) means for collecting information about the times when said communication line is used by said at least one other user;

  • (B) means for analyzing said information to determine time periods when said communication line is less likely to be used by said at least one other user; and

    (C) means for directing said automatic meter reader device to communicate with said remote location during said time periods.

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