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Method of remote collection of data for the account of an entity, using a third party data communication network, e.g. for automatic meter reading

  • US 20060023853A1
  • Filed: 06/22/2005
  • Published: 02/02/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/01/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of remote collection of data for the account of an entity, using a data communications network operated by a third party with respect to said entity, said method comprising the steps of, dynamically governing access to said data communication network by said entity for remote data collection by said third party as a function of the spare data-carrying capacity of said communications network;

  • and signalling by said third party to said entity at least one dynamically variable condition of use of said network, relating to at least one of or both a geographical or topographical zone of said network authorised for access by said entity, and a quantity of data authorised to be transported on said network.

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