公开(公告)号：US20120044973A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-23

申请号：US13284045

申请日：2011-10-28

申请人： Matthew Johnson ,  Mark K. Cornwall

发明人： Matthew Johnson ,  Mark K. Cornwall

IPC分类号： H04B1/713

CPC分类号： H04W36/30 ,  H04W36/06 ,  H04W84/18 ,  Y02B90/246 ,  Y04S20/42

摘要： Generally described, the disclosed subject matter is directed to improving the reception of data in wireless communication environments. In accordance with one embodiment, a method is provided for improving the reception of meter data in an AMR system. In particular, the method includes obtaining a sample of data indicative of channel quality for each transmission channel in the operational frequency band of the endpoint device. Then, the data is analyzed and a determination is made as to whether the reception of data by the collection system can be improved. If the reception of data by the collection system can be improved, a command is generated for reprogramming the endpoint device. In one embodiment, the command includes channel reprogramming data for reprogramming the endpoint device.

摘要翻译： 通常描述，所公开的主题旨在改善无线通信环境中的数据的接收。 根据一个实施例，提供了一种用于改进AMR系统中的仪表数据的接收的方法。 特别地，该方法包括获得指示端点设备的工作频带中每个传输信道的信道质量的数据样本。 然后，分析数据，并确定是否可以提高采集系统的数据接收。 如果收集系统的数据接收可以改善，则生成用于重新编程端点设备的命令。 在一个实施例中，该命令包括用于重新编程端点设备的信道重新编程数据。

公开(公告)号：USD645174S1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-13

申请号：US29386661

申请日：2011-03-03

申请人： Matthew Johnson

设计人： Matthew Johnson

公开(公告)号：US20110079308A1

公开(公告)日：2011-04-07

申请号：US12572546

申请日：2009-10-02

申请人： Ian James MORTON ,  Matthew Johnson

发明人： Ian James MORTON ,  Matthew Johnson

IPC分类号： F15D1/04

CPC分类号： F01D25/30 ,  F01D25/32 ,  F05D2240/126 ,  F23J13/00 ,  F23J2900/13004

摘要： An exhaust gas duct includes a hollow duct section having a peripheral wall, a slot in said peripheral wall, the slot opening in a direction counter to a flow direction through the hollow duct section; and a baffle plate located on an exterior surface of the peripheral wall, upstream of the slot relative to the flow direction.

摘要翻译： 废气管道包括具有周壁的中空管道部分，所述周壁中的狭槽，与穿过中空管道部分的流动方向相反的方向的槽口; 以及挡板，其位于所述周壁的外表面上，相对于所述流动方向在所述槽的上游。

公开(公告)号：US20110077037A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-31

申请号：US12888752

申请日：2010-09-23

申请人： Christopher L. Osterloh ,  Matthew Johnson

发明人： Christopher L. Osterloh ,  Matthew Johnson

IPC分类号： H04W16/00

CPC分类号： H04W24/06 ,  H04W4/02

摘要： Disclosed are apparatus and methodology for validating network coverage (i.e., desired functionality) of newly installed network devices. Per use of presently disclosed technology, equipment installers may confirm both one and two way communications abilities of newly installed network devices as well as receive network diagnostic related data to assist them in the equipment installation process. Validation of communications operation may be initiated by any of the newly installed equipment, a handheld device, or via mobile device communications.

摘要翻译： 公开了用于验证新安装的网络设备的网络覆盖（即所需功能）的设备和方法。 通过使用目前公开的技术，设备安装人员可以确认新安装的网络设备的双向通信能力以及接收网络诊断相关数据，以帮助他们进行设备安装过程。 任何新安装的设备，手持设备或通过移动设备通信可以启动通信操作的验证。

公开(公告)号：US20100299457A1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-25

申请号：US12470694

申请日：2009-05-22

申请人： Matthew Johnson

发明人： Matthew Johnson

IPC分类号： G06F3/00

CPC分类号： G06F1/10 ,  G01D4/002 ,  G06F1/12 ,  H04L67/1095 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04L67/28 ,  H04L67/2857 ,  Y02B90/241 ,  Y04S20/32

摘要： A portable time transfer device is provided to transfer accurate date/time to reader devices and, thus, the reader devices do not have to be connected to a source of accurate time. A host computing system is configured to synchronize the portable time transfer device to a network, GPS, or other source of precise (accurate) time. Once the portable time transfer device is synchronized to the accurate date/time by the host computing system, the portable time transfer device is ready to be used by reader devices or any other devices (e.g., laptops, etc.) which need to maintain accurate time regardless of the connectivity to a network or GPS.

摘要翻译： 提供便携式时间传送装置以将精确的日期/时间传送到读取器装置，因此读取器装置不必连接到准确时间的源。 主机计算系统被配置为将便携式时间传送设备同步到网络，GPS或其他精确（准确）时间源。 一旦便携式时间传输设备被主计算系统同步到准确的日期/时间，便携式时间传送设备就可以被读取器设备或任何其他需要保持准确的设备（例如，笔记本电脑等）的设备使用 无论连接到网络还是GPS。

公开(公告)号：US20100188938A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-29

申请号：US12362330

申请日：2009-01-29

申请人： Matthew Johnson ,  Mark Cornwall

发明人： Matthew Johnson ,  Mark Cornwall

IPC分类号： G04C11/02

CPC分类号： G04C11/04 ,  G01D4/004 ,  Y02B90/242 ,  Y04S20/322

摘要： Packet formats and associated metering infrastructure for filtering meter reading data that is being transmitted by utility meters are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method is provided of measuring the accuracy of an endpoint clock, such as a utility meter clock, from a remote device configured to capture transmissions that originate from the utility meter. Generally, the method includes synchronizing the time maintained by the utility meter with the time maintained by the remote device. The method receives and decodes a packet that includes a time stamp provided by the utility meter. Then, the method calculates the extent of the inaccuracy of the time stamp in the received packet and determines whether the extent of the inaccuracy satisfies a predetermined threshold.

摘要翻译： 公开了用于过滤由电表进行传输的抄表数据的数据包格式和相关的计量基础设施。 在一个实施例中，提供了一种从被配置为捕获源自公用事业计量表的传输的远程设备测量端点时钟（诸如公用事业计时钟）的精度的方法。 通常，该方法包括将由公用事业计算机维护的时间与由远程设备维护的时间同步。 该方法接收并解码包含由公用事业计量表提供的时间戳的分组。 然后，该方法计算接收到的分组中的时间戳的不准确程度，并确定不准确度的程度是否满足预定阈值。

公开(公告)号：US20100188259A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-29

申请号：US12362451

申请日：2009-01-29

申请人： Matthew Johnson ,  Mark Cornwall

发明人： Matthew Johnson ,  Mark Cornwall

IPC分类号： G08C15/06

CPC分类号： G01D4/002 ,  Y02B90/241 ,  Y04S20/32

摘要： Packet formats and associated metering infrastructure for filtering meter reading data that is being transmitted by utility meters are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method suitable for being implemented in a metering environment is provided that filters meter reading data being received by multiple collectors. Specifically, the method includes ranking the relative ability of the plurality of collectors to capture transmissions from the same utility meter. Based on the relative ranking, at least one collector from the plurality of collectors is identified that will be configured to disregard transmissions that originate from the utility meter. Then, the method provides the collector with a read list for differentiating between transmissions containing meter reading data that will be forwarded to a utility service provider from transmissions that originate from the utility meter.

摘要翻译： 公开了用于过滤由电表进行传输的抄表数据的数据包格式和相关的计量基础设施。 在一个实施例中，提供了一种适于在计量环境中实现的方法，其过滤由多个收集器接收的抄表数据。 具体地，该方法包括对多个收集器从相同的公用事业仪表捕获传输的相对能力进行排序。 基于相对排名，识别来自多个收集器的至少一个收集器，其将被配置为忽略源自公用事业计量表的传输。 然后，该方法向收集器提供读取列表，用于区分传输，其中包含将从公用事业仪表发出的传输转发到公共事业服务提供商的仪表读取数据。

公开(公告)号：US20100188258A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-29

申请号：US12362443

申请日：2009-01-29

申请人： Mark Cornwall ,  Matthew Johnson

发明人： Mark Cornwall ,  Matthew Johnson

IPC分类号： G08C15/06 ,  H04J3/00

CPC分类号： G01D4/006 ,  Y02B90/243 ,  Y02B90/244 ,  Y04S20/325 ,  Y04S20/327

摘要： A method, system, and related apparatus for performing time-divided communications in a metering environment are disclosed. In one embodiment, an endpoint (e.g., ERT) is provided that implements a method for communicating messages with a remote device. Generally, the method includes causing the endpoint to transmit a standard meter reading message within a predefined frequency band. Then, after waiting a predetermined amount of time, a receiver on the endpoint is activated to listen for a message transmitted by the remote device. While the receiver on the endpoint is activated, the endpoint may receive a command from the remote device without being required to transmit an additional standard meter reading message.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于在计量环境中执行分时通信的方法，系统和相关装置。 在一个实施例中，提供了实现用于与远程设备通信消息的方法的端点（例如，ERT）。 通常，该方法包括使端点在预定义频带内发送标准仪表读取消息。 然后，在等待预定时间量之后，端点上的接收机被激活以监听由远程设备发送的消息。 当端点上的接收器被激活时，端点可以从远程设备接收命令，而不需要发送附加的标准仪表读取消息。

公开(公告)号：US20100188257A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-29

申请号：US12362437

申请日：2009-01-29

申请人： Matthew Johnson

发明人： Matthew Johnson

IPC分类号： G08C15/06

CPC分类号： G01D4/004 ,  Y02B90/242 ,  Y02B90/246 ,  Y04S20/322 ,  Y04S20/42 ,  Y04S20/46

摘要： Generally described, the disclosed subject matter is directed to providing enhanced features regarding the consumption of utility services. In accordance with one embodiment, a method is provided for obtaining a specified time interval of consumption data using the two-way communication ability of a utility meter. Specifically, the method includes capturing network traffic originating from the utility meter that contains consumption data. Then, processing is performed to identify any intervals of consumption data that were not successfully collected. If an interval of consumption data was not successfully collected when transmitted at a scheduled time, the method generates and sends a request to the utility meter to obtain the omitted interval.

摘要翻译： 通常描述，所公开的主题旨在提供关于公用事业服务消费的增强特征。 根据一个实施例，提供了一种使用公用事业仪表的双向通信能力来获得消耗数据的指定时间间隔的方法。 具体地，该方法包括捕获源自公用事业计量器的包含消耗数据的网络流量。 然后，执行处理以识别未成功收集的任何消费数据间隔。 如果在预定时间内发送消息数据的间隔未成功收集，则该方法生成并向公用事业电表发送请求以获得省略的间隔。

公开(公告)号：US20070107109A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-17

申请号：US11278905

申请日：2006-04-06

申请人： Matthew Johnson

发明人： Matthew Johnson

IPC分类号： A41D1/04

CPC分类号： F41H1/02 ,  A41D2400/44 ,  A45F5/02 ,  A45F2003/144

摘要： A vest is provided that may be quickly and easily removed from a wearer of the vest. The vest includes a waist belt, an optional cummerbund, and shoulder straps which may be easily released from the vest by the use of a flexible retainer in cooperation with a connector device which secures the waist belt, optional cummerbund and shoulder straps to the vest in a releasable manner. A cable portion of the retainer moves in a generally straight line except for accommodating curved portions of the body of the wearer. An accessory pouch may also be provided which uses a strap and loop arrangement on the vest and pouch to attach the accessory pouch to the vest.

摘要翻译： 提供背心，其可以快速且容易地从背心的穿着者去除。 该背心包括一个腰带，一个可选的臀部和肩带，肩带可以通过使用一个连接器装置使用灵活的保持架容易地从背心上释放出来，该连接器装置将腰带，可选的腰带和肩带固定到背心上 一种可释放的方式。 除了容纳穿着者身体的弯曲部分之外，保持器的电缆部分以一般的直线运动。 还可以提供附件袋，其使用背心和袋上的带和环布置将附件袋附接到背心。