Interface bus for utility-grade network communication devices
    1.
    发明授权
    Interface bus for utility-grade network communication devices 有权
    用于实用级网络通信设备的接口总线

    公开(公告)号:US08880765B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-11-04

    申请号:US12899498

    申请日:2010-10-06

    IPC分类号: G06F13/14

    摘要: In one embodiment, a network device having a plurality of hardware interfaces is disclosed. The network device includes a central processing unit and a main circuit board. The main circuit board has expansion slots that receivably connect corresponding secondary circuit boards to the main circuit board. The main circuit board also has sensors for detecting predetermined parameters. A voltage regulator is operative to regulate one or more particular expansion slots, in response to detection of a predetermined parameter associated with respective slots.

    摘要翻译: 在一个实施例中,公开了具有多个硬件接口的网络设备。 网络设备包括中央处理单元和主电路板。 主电路板具有扩展槽,可将相应的二次电路板连​​接到主电路板。 主电路板还具有用于检测预定参数的传感器。 响应于检测到与相应时隙相关联的预定参数,电压调节器用于调节一个或多个特定扩展槽。

    Device and method for switch-isolated power control of one or more communication devices
    2.
    发明授权
    Device and method for switch-isolated power control of one or more communication devices 失效
    一种或多种通信设备的开关隔离功率控制的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08587429B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-11-19

    申请号:US12899480

    申请日:2010-10-06

    IPC分类号: G08B13/08

    CPC分类号: G08B13/08

    摘要: In one or more embodiments, an intelligent communications device is disclosed. In one embodiment, a plurality of circuit boards are operative to perform communication functions in a network, where the device includes a first circuit board and a second circuit board. The device includes a first actuatable member that is operative to selectively activate circuitry on the second circuit board, where the first actuatable member has a toggle switch that is operative to disable power supplied to the second circuit board while the first circuit board retains power and is fully operative to perform communications functions. The device includes a second actuatable member that is operatively coupled to an enclosure and a detachable cover. The detachable cover is configured to raise an alert when an unauthorized entity attempts to access the circuitry.

    摘要翻译: 在一个或多个实施例中,公开了一种智能通信设备。 在一个实施例中,多个电路板可操作以在网络中执行通信功能,其中该设备包括第一电路板和第二电路板。 该装置包括第一致动构件,其可操作以选择性地启动第二电路板上的电路,其中第一可致动构件具有拨动开关,该拨动开关用于在第一电路板保持电力的同时禁用供应给第二电路板的电力, 完全可以执行通信功能。 该装置包括可操作地联接到外壳和可拆卸盖的第二可致动构件。 可拆卸盖被配置为当未经授权的实体尝试访问电路时引发警报。

    Apparatus and methods for temperature-based control of communication device operations
    3.
    发明授权
    Apparatus and methods for temperature-based control of communication device operations 有权
    用于通信设备操作温度控制的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08704630B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-04-22

    申请号:US12899472

    申请日:2010-10-06

    IPC分类号: G05B23/02

    CPC分类号: G05B23/0289 G05B9/02

    摘要: In one or more embodiments, an intelligent communications device is disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus is disclosed for controlling the operations of temperature-sensitive electronic devices in an enclosure, based on a requisite temperature range. The apparatus includes a main circuit board with a plurality of secondary circuit board connectors that are operative to connect secondary circuit boards to the main circuit board. The apparatus also includes one or more temperature sensors that are operative to sense temperature within the enclosure, and one or more selectively actuatable heating elements that are mounted to the main circuit board in proximity to the plurality of secondary circuit board connectors. Each heating element is operative to emit heat when actuated. The apparatus further includes a programmable processor that is programmed to cause the temperature sensors to sense the temperature within the enclosure and, if the sensed temperature is above or below the requisite temperature range, selectively actuate or shut down at least one of the heating elements.

    摘要翻译: 在一个或多个实施例中,公开了一种智能通信设备。 在一个实施例中,公开了一种用于基于所需温度范围来控制外壳中的温度敏感电子设备的操作的装置。 该装置包括具有多个次级电路板连接器的主电路板,其可操作以将次级电路板连接到主电路板。 该装置还包括一个或多个温度传感器,其可操作以感测外壳内的温度,以及一个或多个可选择性致动的加热元件,其安装在靠近多个次级电路板连接器的主电路板上。 每个加热元件可操作以在致动时发热。 该设备还包括可编程处理器,其被编程为使温度传感器感测外壳内的温度,并且如果所感测到的温度高于或低于所需温度范围,则选择性地致动或关闭至少一个加热元件。

    Utility-grade enclosure for incorporation of network communication devices
    4.
    发明授权
    Utility-grade enclosure for incorporation of network communication devices 有权
    用于组合网络通信设备的实用级机箱

    公开(公告)号:US08441780B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-05-14

    申请号:US12899460

    申请日:2010-10-06

    IPC分类号: H05K5/00 H05K7/00 G02B6/00

    CPC分类号: H05K5/0004

    摘要: In one embodiment, an enclosure for electronic circuit boards and components is disclosed. The enclosure has a closable, weather-resistant housing that is sized and shaped to receive mounted circuitry in an enclosed space that is defined by a back wall and side walls extending outwardly from the back wall. The housing includes a detachable cover for covering and sealing the enclosed space. In one embodiment, the circuitry includes a planar electronic circuit board that is mounted within the enclosed space. The planar electronic circuit board has a subsection of power supply circuitry that is operative to receive electrical power from outside of the enclosure. The circuitry further includes power supply transformers and capacitors that operate from power received from outside the housing, and data processing and communications components that include a data processor and a data bus. The data bus is coupled to electronic circuit connectors. The enclosure is configured such that the electronic circuit board is exposed to an external environment when the cover is detached.

    摘要翻译: 在一个实施例中,公开了一种用于电子电路板和组件的外壳。 外壳具有可关闭的耐候性外壳,其尺寸和形状可以在由封闭空间接收安装的电路,封闭空间由后壁和从后壁向外延伸的侧壁限定。 壳体包括用于覆盖和密封封闭空间的可拆卸盖。 在一个实施例中,电路包括安装在封闭空间内的平面电子电路板。 平面电子电路板具有用于从外壳外部接收电力的电源电路部分。 电路还包括从壳体外部接收的功率以及包括数据处理器和数据总线的数据处理和通信组件操作的电源变压器和电容器。 数据总线耦合到电子电路连接器。 外壳被构造成使得当盖被拆卸时电子电路板暴露于外部环境。

    Device having board slot concatenation for accommodating multiple sizes of communication device elements
    5.
    发明授权
    Device having board slot concatenation for accommodating multiple sizes of communication device elements 有权
    具有用于容纳多种尺寸的通信设备元件的板槽连接的设备

    公开(公告)号:US08645603B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-02-04

    申请号:US12899468

    申请日:2010-10-06

    IPC分类号: H05K7/10 G06F13/38

    摘要: In one embodiment, a main circuit board includes a plurality of expansion slots that are operative to receive a corresponding plurality of expansion cards. The plurality of expansion slots include at least one first expansion slot configured at a first position on the main circuit board, that is operative to connect to at least one corresponding first expansion card. At least one second expansion slot configured at a second position on the main circuit board, and the second expansion slot is operative to connect to at least one corresponding second expansion card. The plurality of expansion cards includes at least one secondary expansion card that is different from the main circuit board and that is configured to be operatively coupled to at least one of the plurality of expansion slots. One or more particular expansion slots are selected for connecting one or more corresponding particular expansion cards, based on the size, dimensions, and/or function of the particular expansion cards to be connected. A programmable processor is operative to selectively regulate power supplied to particular expansion slots.

    摘要翻译: 在一个实施例中,主电路板包括可操作以接收对应的多个扩展卡的多个扩展槽。 多个扩展槽包括配置在主电路板上的第一位置处的至少一个第一扩展槽,其可操作以连接至少一个对应的第一扩展卡。 至少一个第二扩展槽配置在主电路板上的第二位置,第二扩展槽可操作以连接至少一个对应的第二扩展卡。 多个扩展卡包括与主电路板不同的至少一个辅助扩展卡,并且被配置为可操作地耦合到多个扩展槽中的至少一个。 基于要连接的特定扩展卡的大小,尺寸和/或功能,选择一个或多个特定的扩展槽用于连接一个或多个对应的特定扩展卡。 可编程处理器可操作以选择性地调节提供给特定扩展槽的功率。

    System and method for operation of open connections for secure network communications
    7.
    发明授权
    System and method for operation of open connections for secure network communications 有权
    用于安全网络通信的开放式连接操作的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08397288B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-03-12

    申请号:US12899496

    申请日:2010-10-06

    IPC分类号: G06F15/16

    摘要: In one embodiment, a system for extending IPSec communication over a wireless mesh network is disclosed. A VPN appliance is operative to establish an end-to-end communication tunnel with at least one of a plurality of wireless mesh gateways. The VPN appliance is configured for secure communication with at least one of the mesh gateways, by establishing an outer tunnel. At least one of the wireless mesh gateways is configured to establish connection with a plurality of wireless routers, where the wireless routers are configured to establish connection with a plurality of intelligent communication devices. Multiple paths exist for routing data packets from the plurality of mesh gateways to the plurality of intelligent communication devices. The VPN appliance is also configured to establish a plurality of inner tunnels nested within the outer tunnel.

    摘要翻译: 在一个实施例中,公开了一种用于通过无线网状网络来扩展IPSec通信的系统。 VPN设备操作以与多个无线网关网关中的至少一个建立端到端通信隧道。 VPN设备被配置为通过建立外部隧道与至少一个网格网关进行安全通信。 无线网格网关中的至少一个被配置为建立与多个无线路由器的连接,其中无线路由器被配置为建立与多个智能通信设备的连接。 存在用于将数据分组从多个网格网关路由到多个智能通信设备的多个路径。 VPN设备还被配置为建立嵌套在外部隧道内的多个内部隧道。

    Gas meter reading system
    8.
    发明授权
    Gas meter reading system 有权
    燃气抄表系统

    公开(公告)号:US08127628B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-03-06

    申请号:US12368610

    申请日:2009-02-10

    IPC分类号: G01D21/00

    CPC分类号: G01M3/26 G01F15/063

    摘要: A gas meter reading system is provided that allows automated meter reading capability to be incorporated with sealed mechanical type gas meters. The reading system is mounted to the window of the meter adjacent to the measurement dial. The reading system senses the rotation of the dial and provides data, such as a pulse, that may be recorded by an external source. A method of detecting for leaks with a gas meter having a reading system is also provided.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种燃气表读取系统,其允许将自动抄表能力与密封的机械式燃气表并入。 阅读系统安装在靠近测量表盘的仪表窗口。 读取系统检测刻度盘的旋转,并提供可由外部源记录的数据,例如脉冲。 还提供了一种利用具有读取系统的燃气表检测泄漏的方法。