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Method and apparatus for collecting and displaying consumption data from a meter reading system

  • US 7,317,404 B2
  • Filed: 01/13/2005
  • Issued: 01/08/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/14/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. In an automatic meter reading (AMR) system that includes a plurality of endpoint devices interfaced with utility metering devices, wherein the endpoint devices each generate and wirelessly transmit utility consumption-related data to a corresponding at least one reading device to be ultimately provided to a host processor operated by a utility service, the AMR system further including an apparatus for collecting and displaying consumption data for use by a user associated with a customer of the utility service, the apparatus comprising:

  • communication circuitry configured to receive at least a portion of the utility consumption-related data that is wirelessly transmitted by the plurality of endpoint devices for reception by the corresponding at least one reading device;

    a display adapted to display, to the user information based on at least a portion of the utility consumption-related data that is received by the communication circuitry;

    control circuitry operably coupled to the communication circuitry and to the display, wherein the control circuitry is configured to control the receipt and display of the utility consumption-related data to the user such that only the utility consumption-related data generated by endpoint devices corresponding to the customer of the utility service is displayed;

    power circuitry operably coupled to the control circuitry to regulate a flow of power thereto; and

    a housing adapted to house the control circuitry, communication circuitry, power circuitry and display.

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