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REMOTE METERING DEVICE

  • US 20130038465A2
  • Filed: 10/07/2009
  • Published: 02/14/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/09/2008
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An integrated device for the adaptation of fluid metering devices, comprising:

  • a universal attachment means, attachable to a wide range of meters;

    a pulse generating means for generating electrical pulses at a rate dependent on the volume of fluid used;

    means for counting and storing the number of pulses generated during a particular time period;

    wireless communication means for communicating the stored pulse readings;

    said communication means comprising a standard mobile operator SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card and an integral antenna and is arranged to communicate using standard mobile telephone networks;

    wherein all the components of said integrated device are integrated into a single housing, attachable to a meter by simply plugging thereto; and

    wherein said device is operable to function immediately upon attachment to the meter without the need for programming or calibration.

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