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Systems and methods for authorized connection of utility service

  • US 9,900,667 B2
  • Filed: 06/14/2012
  • Issued: 02/20/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/14/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system for remotely connecting a utility service meter to a utility service, the system comprising:

  • a controller for processing signals received from a remote utility server associated with the utility service and for controlling a disconnect switch;

    a communications module for connecting the controller with the remote utility server; and

    a disconnect switch in series connection with the utility service for connecting and disconnecting the utility service meter at a location associated with a utility service user account,wherein the system is incorporated into the utility service meter; and

    wherein, responsive to receipt of a first signal from the remote utility server to disconnect the utility from the location, the controller activates the disconnect switch; and

    wherein, responsive to receipt of a second signal from the remote utility server to connect the utility to the location, the second signal transmitted in response to receipt of an authorization transmission from the customer that (i) is responsive to a request sent to the electronic device of the customer from the remote utility server for the authorization transmission and (ii) includes a confirmation that conditions at the location are safe for connecting the utility meter to the utility service, the controller deactivates the disconnect switch.

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