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公开(公告)号：US20080088297A1
公开(公告)日：2008-04-17
申请号：US11901292
申请日：2007-09-14
申请人： David Makinson , Andrew Lancaster , Scott Swanson
发明人： David Makinson , Andrew Lancaster , Scott Swanson
CPC分类号： G01R22/10 , G01D4/004 , G01R22/063 , Y02B90/242 , Y02B90/246 , Y04S20/322 , Y04S20/42
摘要： Disclosed are apparatus and methodologies for providing improved functionality of a meter in a 2-way communications arrangement, such as an Advanced Metering System (AMS) or Infrastructure (AMI). More particularly, the present technology relates to methodologies and apparatus for providing load side voltage sensing for utility meters which preferably are operable with remote disconnect features in an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) open operational framework. The present subject matter provides enhanced capabilities resulting in improved functionality, increased safety, and greater economy vis-à-vis fraud detection for individual metrology components in an open operational framework. Meters per the present subject matter utilize a detection circuit, which is situated generally downstream of a remote disconnect functionality. Such detection circuit is able to sense whether voltage exists or doesn't exist at such relatively downstream, or load side location. Providing such functionality allows for: (a) verification that a remote disconnect switch did open subsequent to an instruction or command to do so, (b) identification of possible user fraud, as would possibly be reflected by the presence of voltage at a time when the remote disconnect switch is open, (c) verification that the remote disconnect switch did re-close after having been given an instruction or command to close, and (d) verification of lack of voltage present before re-closing such remote disconnect switch, which serves an important safety feature.
摘要翻译： 公开了用于在诸如高级计量系统（AMS）或基础设施（AMI）的双向通信布置中提供仪表的改进功能的装置和方法。 更具体地，本技术涉及用于为公用事业计量表提供负载侧电压检测的方法和装置，其优选地可与高级计量基础设施（AMI）开放操作框架中的远程断开特征一起操作。 目前的主题提供了增强的功能，从而在开放的操作框架中提高了功能，增加了安全性，并提高了相对于个别测量组件的欺诈检测的经济性。 根据本主题的仪表使用检测电路，其通常位于远程断开功能的下游。 这种检测电路能够感测在这样的相对下游或负载侧位置是否存在电压或不存在电压。 提供这样的功能允许：（a）验证远程断开开关在指令或命令之后确实打开，（b）识别可能的用户欺诈，这可能是由于在 远程断开开关断开，（c）在给出指令或命令关闭之后确认远程断开开关重新关闭，以及（d）在重新关闭此远程断开开关之前验证电压不足， 这是一个重要的安全功能。
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公开(公告)号：US20080088296A1
公开(公告)日：2008-04-17
申请号：US11897956
申请日：2007-08-31
申请人： David Makinson , Andrew Lancaster , Scott Swanson
发明人： David Makinson , Andrew Lancaster , Scott Swanson
CPC分类号： G01R22/063 , G01D4/004 , G01R22/066 , G01R35/04 , Y02B90/242 , Y04S20/322
摘要： Disclosed are apparatus and methodology subject matters for providing improved functionality of a meter in a 2-way communications arrangement, such as an Advanced Metering System (AMS) or Infrastructure (AMI). More particularly, the present technology relates to methodologies and apparatus for providing load side voltage sensing for utility meters which preferably are operable with remote disconnect features in an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) open operational framework. The present subject matter provides enhanced capabilities resulting in improved functionality, increased safety, and greater economy vis-à-vis fraud detection for individual metrology components in an open operational framework. Meters per the present subject matter utilize a detection circuit, which is situated generally downstream of a remote disconnect functionality. Such detection circuit is able to sense whether voltage exists or doesn't exist at such relatively downstream, or load side location. Providing such functionality allows for: (a) verification that a remote disconnect switch did open subsequent to an instruction or command to do so, (b) identification of possible user fraud, as would possibly be reflected by the presence of voltage at a time when the remote disconnect switch is open, (c) verification that the remote disconnect switch did re-close after having been given an instruction or command to close, and (d) verification of lack of voltage present before re-closing such remote disconnect switch, which serves an important safety feature.
摘要翻译： 公开了用于在诸如高级计量系统（AMS）或基础设施（AMI）的双向通信布置中提供仪表的改进功能的装置和方法学主题。 更具体地，本技术涉及用于为公用事业计量表提供负载侧电压检测的方法和装置，其优选地可与高级计量基础设施（AMI）开放操作框架中的远程断开特征一起操作。 目前的主题提供了增强的功能，从而在开放的操作框架中提高了功能，增加了安全性，并提高了相对于个别测量组件的欺诈检测的经济性。 根据本主题的仪表使用检测电路，其通常位于远程断开功能的下游。 这种检测电路能够感测在这样的相对下游或负载侧位置是否存在电压或不存在电压。 提供这样的功能允许：（a）验证远程断开开关在指令或命令之后确实打开，（b）识别可能的用户欺诈，这可能是由于在 远程断开开关断开，（c）在给出指令或命令关闭之后确认远程断开开关重新关闭，以及（d）在重新关闭此远程断开开关之前验证电压不足， 这是一个重要的安全功能。
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公开(公告)号：US20080024115A1
公开(公告)日：2008-01-31
申请号：US11818221
申请日：2007-06-13
申请人： David Makinson , Ludlow Philpot
发明人： David Makinson , Ludlow Philpot
CPC分类号： G01R22/065 , H01R12/52 , H01R29/00 , H05K1/144 , H05K7/1417
摘要： Disclosed are apparatus and methodology for coupling plural, spaced-apart printed circuit boards together within a utility meter. An individual, rigid connector is provided that, in concert with conductive edge traces on selected printed circuit boards, provides power and signal coupling alternatives for various printed circuit boards. The connector also provides added physical support for the printed circuit boards.
摘要翻译： 公开了用于将多个间隔开的印刷电路板连接在公用事业仪表内的装置和方法。 提供单独的刚性连接器，与所选印刷电路板上的导电边缘迹线一致，为各种印刷电路板提供电源和信号耦合替代方案。 该连接器还为印刷电路板提供了更多的物理支持。
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公开(公告)号：US20050162149A1
公开(公告)日：2005-07-28
申请号：US11080745
申请日：2005-03-15
申请人： David Makinson , Ludlow Philpot
发明人： David Makinson , Ludlow Philpot
CPC分类号： G01R22/066
摘要： A modular electricity meter configuration and corresponding methodology permits use of certain common components in combination with either a variety of mechanical displays or electronic displays. In electricity meter arrangements making use of printed circuit board or solid state technology, at least two separate electronics boards may be provided. One may constitute a standard board for basic metrology functions while the other may comprise selected implementation of various higher level functions for creating a custom design electricity meter to meet customer requirements. Different customers may be provided with differently outfitted meters by corresponding customization of the higher level function board. A unitary power supply may be provided for both boards through a fixed connector. A common baseplate includes a circuitry link through a nonremovable plug or clip for alternatively providing a tamper proof embodiment or one with exposed terminals for permitting customer testing. Physical stability and strength is provided by using tapered mounting posts and integrated snap fit arrangements without requiring any screws for assembly. A light pipe provides external output through an innercover to indicate correct meter operation. Meter data and other metered information may be output through different configurations optionally involving hardwired output, RF links, pulse outputs, and telephone connections via modem or wireless.
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