Oil heating tank meter for monitoring a plurality of variables
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Abstract
A method for measuring a distance of an object with a distance measuring unit, the method including: sending a first signal from the distance measuring unit toward the object; receiving a second signal from the object; and measuring the second signal via the distance measuring unit; wherein the distance measuring unit is enclosed within an electronic meter that is attachable to a fuel heating tank, the electronic meter used for tracking, verifying, and recording one or more variables.
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26 Claims
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1-12. -12. (canceled)
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13. A detachable electronic meter for tracking, verifying, and recording one or more variables, the meter comprising:
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a distance measuring module for measuring a distance of an object by sending a first signal from the distance measuring module toward the object and receiving a second signal from the object; an inputting device for inputting information concerning the one or more variables via a keypad; a central processing unit (CPU) for determining the one or more variables; a display screen for displaying information concerning the one or more variables provided by the CPU; an alarm system for notifying a user of the detachable electronic meter with information regarding the one or more variables; a connecting link for connecting the detachable electronic meter to a fuel tank system; a housing adapted to be removably attachable to the fuel tank wherein the housing at least partially encloses the electronic meter; and a communication device for transmitting first data from the detachable electronic meter to one or more external sources; wherein the first data is authenticated by an authentication device before communication with the one or more external sources is permitted; and wherein, after authentication of the first data, the one or more external sources transmit second data to the detachable electronic meter, the second data facilitating the detachable electronic meter to at least automatically execute new or undated application programs. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 21)
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17. (canceled)
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19. (canceled)
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22. An electronic meter for measuring an amount of fuel in a fuel tank, the electronic meter comprising:
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a signal generator for generating and propagating a signal via an opening of the fuel tank; a central processing unit (CPU) for determining the amount of fuel in the fuel tank based on a return signal; and a comparing means for comparing the return signal to predetermined values in a lookup table for identifying an approximate amount of fuel in the fuel tank; a housing adapted to be removably attachable to the fuel tank wherein the housing are least partially encloses the electronic meter; and a communication device for transmitting first data from the detachable electronic meter to one or more external sources; wherein the first data is authenticated by an authentication device before communication with the one or more external sources is permitted; and wherein after authentication of the first data, the one or more external sources transmit second data to the detachable electronic meter, the second data facilitating the detachable electronic meter to at least automatically execute new or undated application programs. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25)
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26. (canceled)
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