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Automated meter reading power line communication system and method

  • US 7,248,158 B2
  • Filed: 01/09/2006
  • Issued: 07/24/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/14/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of providing communicating utility usage data, comprising:

  • receiving first utility usage data of a first customer premises;

    storing the first utility usage data in memory of a first device;

    wirelessly transmitting the first utility usage data from the first device;

    receiving the wirelessly transmitted first utility usage data at a second device coupled to a medium voltage power line;

    transmitting the first utility usage data over the medium voltage power line;

    measuring the utility usage of a second customer premises to provide second utility usage data;

    storing the second utility usage data in memory of a third device;

    wirelessly transmitting the second utility usage data from the third device;

    receiving the wirelessly transmitted second utility usage data at the second device; and

    transmitting the second utility usage data over the medium voltage power line.

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