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公开(公告)号：US20240212492A1
公开(公告)日：2024-06-27
申请号：US18089347
申请日：2022-12-27
Applicant: Itron, Inc.
Inventor： James Lee Kann , Mark K. Cornwall
Abstract: Techniques for managing pedestrian and vehicular congestion are described herein. In an example, a congestion event at a location is identified. The congestion event may be a sporting event, entertainment event, road construction event, etc. A primary route to or from the congestion event is identified. In examples, a primary route conveys traffic to the location, and may be associated with commencement of the event. Alternatively or subsequently, a primary route conveys traffic away from the location, and may be associated with a conclusion of the event. A secondary route that could lessen traffic of the primary route is identified. In a first example, durations of vehicle traffic lights and pedestrian walk/don't walk signs are adjusted to encourage and to increase usage of the secondary route. In a second example, the secondary route is promoted by updating digital signage to send traffic on the secondary route.
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公开(公告)号：US20220196454A1
公开(公告)日：2022-06-23
申请号：US17127880
申请日：2020-12-18
Applicant: Itron, Inc.
Inventor： Mark K. Cornwall , James Lee Kann , Peter Clevenger
IPC: G01F25/00
Abstract: Techniques for using data indicating if a gas regulator supplying gas at a regulated pressure to a gas meter (e.g., the gas meter of a house or business) within a gas distribution system has one or more lock-up failure events or venting events, wherein gas is vented to the atmosphere. The data may identify the identity of gas regulators at which the lock-up failure events or venting events occurred. Based at least in part on the identified gas regulators, a number of gas regulators having at least one of lock-up failure events or venting events that are connected to a same gas supply line may be identified. If the number of gas regulators having at least one of lock-up failure events or venting events on the identified gas supply line exceeds a threshold number this may indicate the presence of debris in the gas supply. Remedial steps may be taken, and the situation may be monitored and reassessed.
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公开(公告)号：US11259247B2
公开(公告)日：2022-02-22
申请号：US16531996
申请日：2019-08-05
Applicant: Itron, Inc.
Inventor： Mark K. Cornwall , Scott L. Cumeralto
Abstract: Techniques for managing battery powered devices in a cellular network are described herein. In some instances, a receiving device, such as a data collector, may receive transmissions from a network endpoint, such as a utility meter. The messages may contain an indication of a power level used in the transmission. The receiving device may estimate a battery end-of-life date of the network endpoint, based at least in part on a known reporting schedule of the endpoint and the power level used in transmissions. The receiving device or the endpoint may revise the reporting schedule to modify the battery end-of-life date. In addition to modification of the reporting schedule, the endpoint power of transmission can be modified, based on RSSI and/or a transmission retry count.
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公开(公告)号：US20170078770A1
公开(公告)日：2017-03-16
申请号：US15361782
申请日：2016-11-28
Applicant: Itron, Inc.
Inventor： Mark K. Cornwall , James P. Ogle
CPC classification number: H04Q9/00 , G01D4/00 , G01D4/002 , G01D4/004 , H04Q2209/00 , H04Q2209/10 , H04Q2209/40 , H04Q2209/50 , H04Q2209/60 , Y02B90/242 , Y04S20/322
Abstract: Disclosed are apparatus and related methodologies for transmitting data related to utility conditions between monitoring locations and a central and/or data collection facility using a meter reading system. Collection of both corrected and uncorrected data from meters is achieved to thereby provide backup data in case of corrector failure. The presently disclosed subject matter also provides for the collection of telemetry data and alarms from correctors and recorders over a meter reading system. Two-way communications over a meter reading system is also provided to permit data transmission to selected endpoint devices.
Abstract translation: 公开了用于使用抄表系统在监视位置与中央和/或数据收集设施之间传送与实用程序条件相关的数据的装置和相关方法。 实现从仪表收集校正和未校正的数据，从而在校正器故障的情况下提供备份数据。 目前公开的主题还提供了通过抄表系统从校正器和记录器收集遥测数据和报警。 还提供了通过抄表系统的双向通信以允许数据传输到所选择的端点设备。
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公开(公告)号：US20140028465A1
公开(公告)日：2014-01-30
申请号：US13784206
申请日：2013-03-04
Applicant: Itron, Inc.
Inventor： Mark K. Cornwall
IPC: G01D4/00
CPC classification number: G01D4/002 , G01D4/004 , H04Q9/00 , H04Q2209/40 , H04Q2209/60 , H04Q2209/883 , Y02B90/242 , Y02B90/243 , Y04S20/322 , Y04S20/325
Abstract: The automatic meter reading (AMR) systems and methods of the present invention facilitate meter reading utilizing one-way and two-way communication with utility meter endpoint devices while at the same time providing an operating regime that conserves energy for long battery life and utilizes the available airwaves for AMR communications efficiently. Embodiments of the invention are applicable in AMR systems employing handheld and/or vehicle-based mobile readers, fixed readers, and combinations thereof. Moreover, embodiments of the invention facilitate smooth transition from mobile AMR systems to fixed systems, and provide for automatic AMR system performance monitoring and automatic adaptability to maintain or improve performance.
Abstract translation: 本发明的自动抄表系统（AMR）系统和方法利用与公用事业仪表端点装置的单向和双向通信便于抄表，同时提供节省能量以延长电池寿命的操作状态，并利用 AMR通信有效的无线电波。 本发明的实施例可应用于采用基于手持和/或车载移动阅读器，固定阅读器及其组合的AMR系统。 此外，本发明的实施例有助于从移动AMR系统到固定系统的平滑过渡，并提供自动AMR系统性能监视和自动适应性以维持或改善性能。
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公开(公告)号：US11973831B2
公开(公告)日：2024-04-30
申请号：US18114780
申请日：2023-02-27
Applicant: Itron, Inc.
Inventor： Mark K. Cornwall , James Lee Kann , Peter Clevenger
IPC: H04L67/125 , G01D4/00 , G01F25/10
CPC classification number: H04L67/125 , G01D4/002 , G01D4/008 , G01F25/15
Abstract: Techniques determine if an appliance having a fixed-rate of gas-consumption is degrading over time. In one example, a flowrate of gas at a service site is obtained. The flowrate of gas is disaggregated to obtain a flowrate of gas corresponding to an appliance having a generally fixed-rate of gas-consumption. The flowrate of gas of the appliance is compared to historical gas consumption by the appliance. Based at least in part on the comparing, it may be determined that performance of the appliance has changed over time. For example, the gas consumption of a hot water tank may increase due to mineral build-up in the bottom of the tank. Responsive to the determined degradation of the appliance, warnings may be sent, repairs may be made, and/or appliance(s) may be replaced.
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公开(公告)号：US20230224367A1
公开(公告)日：2023-07-13
申请号：US18114780
申请日：2023-02-27
Applicant: Itron, Inc.
Inventor： Mark K. Cornwall , James Lee Kann , Peter Clevenger
IPC: H04L67/125 , G01D4/00 , G01F25/10
CPC classification number: H04L67/125 , G01D4/008 , G01D4/002 , G01F25/15
Abstract: Techniques determine if an appliance having a fixed-rate of gas-consumption is degrading over time. In one example, a flowrate of gas at a service site is obtained. The flowrate of gas is disaggregated to obtain a flowrate of gas corresponding to an appliance having a generally fixed-rate of gas-consumption. The flowrate of gas of the appliance is compared to historical gas consumption by the appliance. Based at least in part on the comparing, it may be determined that performance of the appliance has changed over time. For example, the gas consumption of a hot water tank may increase due to mineral build-up in the bottom of the tank. Responsive to the determined degradation of the appliance, warnings may be sent, repairs may be made, and/or appliance(s) may be replaced.
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公开(公告)号：US20230003803A1
公开(公告)日：2023-01-05
申请号：US17939868
申请日：2022-09-07
Applicant: Itron, Inc.
Inventor： Mark K. Cornwall , James Lee Kann
IPC: G01R31/36 , G01R31/382 , G06F1/3212 , G06F9/30 , H01M10/42
Abstract: Disclosed are techniques to conserve battery of an endpoint device. Example techniques include adjusting the size of messages transmitted by an endpoint device and/or adjusting the transmission rate of an endpoint device. In some configurations, the one or more criteria are used by an endpoint device to determine what data fields to include within a message and/or adjust a transmission rate associated with the transmission of messages by the endpoint device. For instance, the one or more criteria may include the battery level of the device, the time of year, whether the data has already been transmitted by the endpoint device, whether the data has been acknowledged as received by another device, whether the endpoint device has been instructed by another device to reduce the message size and/or adjust the transmission rate, and the like.
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公开(公告)号：US11454672B2
公开(公告)日：2022-09-27
申请号：US16231145
申请日：2018-12-21
Applicant: Itron, Inc.
Inventor： Mark K. Cornwall , James Lee Kann
IPC: G01R31/36 , G01R31/382 , G06F9/30 , H01M10/42 , G06F1/3212
Abstract: Disclosed are techniques to conserve battery of an endpoint device. Example techniques include adjusting the size of messages transmitted by an endpoint device and/or adjusting the transmission rate of an endpoint device. In some configurations, the one or more criteria are used by an endpoint device to determine what data fields to include within a message and/or adjust a transmission rate associated with the transmission of messages by the endpoint device. For instance, the one or more criteria may include the battery level of the device, the time of year, whether the data has already been transmitted by the endpoint device, whether the data has been acknowledged as received by another device, whether the endpoint device has been instructed by another device to reduce the message size and/or adjust the transmission rate, and the like.
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公开(公告)号：US10080069B2
公开(公告)日：2018-09-18
申请号：US15361782
申请日：2016-11-28
Applicant: Itron, Inc.
Inventor： Mark K. Cornwall , James P. Ogle
CPC classification number: H04Q9/00 , G01D4/00 , G01D4/002 , G01D4/004 , H04Q2209/00 , H04Q2209/10 , H04Q2209/40 , H04Q2209/50 , H04Q2209/60 , Y02B90/242 , Y04S20/322
Abstract: Disclosed are apparatus and related methodologies for transmitting data related to utility conditions between monitoring locations and a central and/or data collection facility using a meter reading system. Collection of both corrected and uncorrected data from meters is achieved to thereby provide backup data in case of corrector failure. The presently disclosed subject matter also provides for the collection of telemetry data and alarms from correctors and recorders over a meter reading system. Two-way communications over a meter reading system is also provided to permit data transmission to selected endpoint devices.
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