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PRIORITIZED COLLECTION OF METER READINGS

  • US 20100188263A1
  • Filed: 01/29/2009
  • Published: 07/29/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/29/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. In a metering system that includes a utility meter and a collector configured to exchange data, a method of prioritizing the collection of GDT meter readings, the method comprising:

  • at the utility meter, capturing a GDT meter reading that quantifies the consumption of a utility service;

    during a reporting window, transmitting a packet containing the GDT meter reading and a data item that identifies the enhanced priority level of the transmission; and

    at the collector, receiving the transmission of the GDT meter reading, identifying the elevated priority allocated to the transmission, and causing the GDT meter reading to be forwarded from the collector to a host computer prior to the processing and transmission of other meter readings.

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