Flexible scheduler for a cellular reporting system
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1. A tank level monitoring system comprising:
- a monitor operatively connected to the tank to periodically monitor a level of product stored in the tank, the monitor including a user-defined reporting schedule programmed therein;
a data center in communication with the monitor via a data channel; and
wherein the monitor transmits level measurement information to the data center over the communication channel based on the user-defined reporting schedule.
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Abstract
A tank level monitoring system is provided. The system comprises a monitor and a data center. The monitor is operatively connected to the tank to periodically monitor a level of product stored in the tank. The monitor includes a user-defined reporting schedule programmed therein. The data center is in communication with the monitor via a data channel. The monitor transmits level measurement information to the data center over the communication channel based on the user-defined reporting schedule.
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20 Claims
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1. A tank level monitoring system comprising:
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a monitor operatively connected to the tank to periodically monitor a level of product stored in the tank, the monitor including a user-defined reporting schedule programmed therein;
a data center in communication with the monitor via a data channel; and
wherein the monitor transmits level measurement information to the data center over the communication channel based on the user-defined reporting schedule. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method of scheduling transmission of tank level measurement information from a tank level monitor to a data center via a communication channel, the method comprising the steps of:
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receiving a user input defining a reporting schedule;
transmitting the reporting schedule to the tank level monitor; and
receiving tank level measurement information transmitted from the tank level monitor in accordance with the reporting schedule. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method of monitoring a product in a tank, comprising the steps of:
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receiving a user defined transmission schedule;
monitoring a parameter of the product in the tank; and
transmitting information related to the parameter in accordance with the user defined transmission schedule. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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