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Electric utility automated distribution apparatus with improved data display

  • US 4,513,382 A
  • Filed: 08/17/1982
  • Issued: 04/23/1985
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/17/1982
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. Remote terminal apparatus for use in an electric utility power line communications system for carrying control commands relating to the transmission and consumption of electric energy from a central station to a remote location, said apparatus comprising:

  • receiving means at said remote location for deriving said control means;

    control means connected to said receiving means for executing control functions in response to said control commands;

    means connected to said control means for generating data representative of the status of said receiving means location;

    memory means connected to said status data generating means for storing said status data in a digital form;

    a display generator for generating a composite video signal corresponding to an alphanumeric representation of digital signals applied to an input thereof;

    means for coupling the input of said display generator to said memory means; and

    video display means coupled to said display generator for providing a visual display of said alphanumeric representation, whereby said status data is displayed to an operator at said receiving means location.

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