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System and method for improving chemical efficiency of a battery in a flow measurement system

  • US 9,910,094 B2
  • Filed: 11/20/2012
  • Issued: 03/06/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/20/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A measurement system, comprising:

  • a control unit which receives usage data of water, electricity or gas from a sensor;

    a wireless communication unit coupled to the control unit, wherein the wireless communication unit receives the usage data of water, electricity or gas and transmits the usage data of water, electricity or gas via an antenna;

    a power supply system that includesa high energy density electric cell that stores energy anda rechargeable electric cell that is charged by the high energy density electric cell,wherein the power output from the power supply system consists only of power output by the rechargeable electric cell; and

    a power supply unit coupled to the power supply system, the control unit and the wireless communication unit, wherein the power supply unit provides power from the rechargeable electric cell of the power supply system to the control unit and the wireless communication unit,wherein the power provided to the wireless communication unit includes high current bursts during the transmission of the usage data of water, electricity or gas via an antenna.

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