Systems, methods, and apparatus for facilitating utility meter communication
    1.
    发明授权
    Systems, methods, and apparatus for facilitating utility meter communication 失效
    用于促进公用事业仪表通信的系统,方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US08537029B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-09-17

    申请号:US13100759

    申请日:2011-05-04

    IPC分类号: G08B23/00

    CPC分类号: G06Q50/06 G06Q10/06

    摘要: Systems, methods, and apparatus for facilitating utility meter communication are provided. One or more communications to be transmitted by a utility meter may be identified by the utility meter. A cost associated with the transmission of the one or more communications may be determined by the utility meter, and a determination may be made as to whether the cost satisfies one or more cost parameters. If it is determined that the cost satisfies the one or more cost parameters, the one or more communications may be transmitted by the utility meter. If, however, it is determined that the cost does not satisfy the one or more cost parameters, the one or more communications may be stored by the utility meter for subsequent transmission.

    摘要翻译: 提供了用于促进公用事业仪表通信的系统,方法和设备。 由公用事业计量表发送的一个或多个通信可由公用事业计量表识别。 与一个或多个通信的传输相关联的成本可以由公用事业计量表确定,并且可以确定成本是否满足一个或多个成本参数。 如果确定成本满足一个或多个成本参数,则一个或多个通信可以由公用事业计量表发送。 然而,如果确定成本不满足一个或多个成本参数,则一个或多个通信可以由公用事业计量表存储以用于随后的传输。

    REPEATER PASS-THROUGH MESSAGING
    3.
    发明申请
    REPEATER PASS-THROUGH MESSAGING 有权
    重复通过传播消息传递

    公开(公告)号:US20120307708A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-12-06

    申请号:US13151234

    申请日:2011-06-01

    IPC分类号: H04W40/00 H04L12/28

    摘要: Embodiments of this invention include a network communications stack for a system for communicating data over a network. A media access control (MAC) layer running on a radio processor of the communications stack at least partially processes messages received from a network, i.e., before the message is passed to a host processor. Specifically, the MAC layer includes software configured to analyze a destination address contained in the message, and determine whether the destination address contained in the message matches a destination address programmed in the MAC layer.

    摘要翻译: 本发明的实施例包括用于通过网络传送数据的系统的网络通信栈。 在通信堆栈的无线电处理器上运行的媒体访问控制(MAC)层至少部分地处理从网络接收的消息,即在消息被传递到主机处理器之前。 具体地,MAC层包括被配置为分析消息中包含的目的地地址并且确定包含在消息中的目的地地址是否与在MAC层中编程的目的地地址匹配的软件。

    SYSTEM FOR SENDING UTILITY METER ALERTS
    4.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM FOR SENDING UTILITY METER ALERTS 审中-公开
    发送实用程序警报的系统

    公开(公告)号:US20120206274A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-08-16

    申请号:US13025363

    申请日:2011-02-11

    IPC分类号: G08B21/00

    CPC分类号: G06Q50/06

    摘要: Systems for sending utility meter alerts in response to a predetermined threshold condition being met at the utility meter are disclosed. In one embodiment, the utility meter has a communications stack embedded therein, and the communications stack is configured to send an alert through a network in response to a predetermined threshold being met. In another embodiment, a server is communicatively connected to a utility meter, and the server is configured to send an alert through a network in response to a predetermined threshold being met at the utility meter. In either embodiment, the alert can comprise an email, a Short Message Service (SMS), a voice alert, or an instant message. Examples of predetermined threshold conditions that could trigger an alert include total energy consumption, peak energy consumption or total currency, e.g., dollars, spent at the location of the utility meter for a set consumption period.

    摘要翻译: 公开了响应在公用事业计量表处满足的预定阈值条件发送公用事业仪表警报的系统。 在一个实施例中,功率表具有嵌入其中的通信栈,并且通信栈被配置为响应于满足预定阈值而通过网络发送警报。 在另一个实施例中,服务器通信地连接到公用事业计量表,并且服务器被配置为响应在公用事业计量表处满足的预定阈值通过网络发送警报。 在任一实施例中,警报可以包括电子邮件,短消息服务(SMS),语音警报或即时消息。 可以触发警报的预定阈值条件的示例包括总耗能,峰值能量消耗或总货币,例如在用于设定的消费周期的公用电表的位置处的美元。

    System and method of wireless enabled device configuration over an advanced metering infrastructure (AMI)
    5.
    发明授权
    System and method of wireless enabled device configuration over an advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) 有权
    通过高级计量基础设施(AMI)配置无线设备的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09019864B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-04-28

    申请号:US13026825

    申请日:2011-02-14

    摘要: Described herein are embodiments of methods and systems for configuring a wireless-enabled device over an advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) network. In accordance with one aspect, a method is provided comprising receiving, from a first device via a first network, information about one or more wireless access points accessible by the first device. The method further comprises receiving, from a second device via a second network, configuration information for the first device for configuring the first device to connect to a wireless network through one of the one or more wireless access points; and configuring the first device using the configuration information. In one aspect, configuring the first device includes sending at least a portion of the configuration information to the first device via the first network.

    摘要翻译: 这里描述了用于通过高级计量基础设施(AMI)网络配置无线功能设备的方法和系统的实施例。 根据一个方面,提供了一种方法,包括从第一设备经由第一网络接收关于可由第一设备访问的一个或多个无线接入点的信息。 该方法还包括经由第二网络从第二设备接收第一设备的配置信息,用于通过所述一个或多个无线接入点之一来配置所述第一设备以连接到无线网络; 以及使用所述配置信息来配置所述第一设备。 一方面,配置第一设备包括经由第一网络将配置信息的至少一部分发送到第一设备。

    Repeater pass-through messaging
    6.
    发明授权
    Repeater pass-through messaging 有权
    中继器传递消息传递

    公开(公告)号:US08837346B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-16

    申请号:US13151234

    申请日:2011-06-01

    摘要: Embodiments of this invention include a network communications stack for a system for communicating data over a network. A media access control (MAC) layer running on a radio processor of the communications stack at least partially processes messages received from a network, i.e., before the message is passed to a host processor. Specifically, the MAC layer includes software configured to analyze a destination address contained in the message, and determine whether the destination address contained in the message matches a destination address programmed in the MAC layer.

    摘要翻译: 本发明的实施例包括用于通过网络传送数据的系统的网络通信栈。 在通信堆栈的无线电处理器上运行的媒体访问控制(MAC)层至少部分地处理从网络接收的消息,即在消息被传递到主机处理器之前。 具体地,MAC层包括被配置为分析消息中包含的目的地地址并且确定包含在消息中的目的地地址是否与在MAC层中编程的目的地地址匹配的软件。

    SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR FACILITATING UTILITY METER COMMUNICATION
    7.
    发明申请
    SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR FACILITATING UTILITY METER COMMUNICATION 失效
    系统,方法和设备,用于促进实用程序通信

    公开(公告)号:US20120280829A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-11-08

    申请号:US13100759

    申请日:2011-05-04

    IPC分类号: G08B23/00

    CPC分类号: G06Q50/06 G06Q10/06

    摘要: Systems, methods, and apparatus for facilitating utility meter communication are provided. One or more communications to be transmitted by a utility meter may be identified by the utility meter. A cost associated with the transmission of the one or more communications may be determined by the utility meter, and a determination may be made as to whether the cost satisfies one or more cost parameters if it is determined that the cost satisfies the one or more cost parameters, the one or more communications may be transmitted by the utility meter. If however, it is determined that the cost does not satisfy the one or more cost parameters, the one or more communications may be stored by the utility meter for subsequent transmission.

    摘要翻译: 提供了用于促进公用事业仪表通信的系统,方法和设备。 由公用事业计量表发送的一个或多个通信可由公用事业计量表识别。 与一个或多个通信的传输相关联的成本可以由公用事业计量表确定,并且如果确定成本满足一个或多个成本,则可以确定成本是否满足一个或多个成本参数 参数,一个或多个通信可以由公用事业仪表传输。 然而,如果确定成本不满足一个或多个成本参数,则一个或多个通信可以由公用事业计量表存储以用于随后的传输。

    Segment size determination
    8.
    发明授权
    Segment size determination 有权
    段大小确定

    公开(公告)号:US08670416B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-03-11

    申请号:US13367221

    申请日:2012-02-06

    IPC分类号: H04W4/00

    CPC分类号: H04L43/0847 Y04S40/168

    摘要: A method is provided that includes determining, via data processing circuitry, error rate metrics of data transmissions over a constrained application protocol (CoAP) using a first CoAP segment size. The method further includes determining, via the data processing circuitry, a second CoAP segment size for the data transmissions based at least in part upon the error rate metrics.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种方法,其包括经由数据处理电路确定使用第一CoAP段大小的受限应用协议(CoAP)上的数据传输的错误率度量。 该方法还包括至少部分地基于错误率度量,经由数据处理电路确定数据传输的第二CoAP段大小。

    SEGMENT SIZE DETERMINATION
    9.
    发明申请
    SEGMENT SIZE DETERMINATION 有权
    部分尺寸确定

    公开(公告)号:US20130201839A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-08-08

    申请号:US13367221

    申请日:2012-02-06

    IPC分类号: H04L12/26

    CPC分类号: H04L43/0847 Y04S40/168

    摘要: A method is provided that includes determining, via data processing circuitry, error rate metrics of data transmissions over a constrained application protocol (CoAP) using a first CoAP segment size. The method further includes determining, via the data processing circuitry, a second CoAP segment size for the data transmissions based at least in part upon the error rate metrics.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种方法,其包括经由数据处理电路确定使用第一CoAP段大小的受限应用协议(CoAP)上的数据传输的错误率度量。 该方法还包括至少部分地基于错误率度量,经由数据处理电路确定数据传输的第二CoAP段大小。

    HOME OCCUPANCY DETECTION SWITCHES
    10.
    发明申请
    HOME OCCUPANCY DETECTION SWITCHES 审中-公开
    家庭监护检测开关

    公开(公告)号:US20120229298A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-09-13

    申请号:US13044617

    申请日:2011-03-10

    IPC分类号: G08C15/06

    CPC分类号: G05B15/02 G05B2219/2642

    摘要: Disclosed are methodologies for enabling energy conservation in a home. Occupancy by an entity of the home may be detected and used by a utility meter associated with the home to control and/or adjust operation of energy consuming devices based, at least in part, on the occupancy state of the home. Occupancy detection is based on signals received from devices generally associated with those entities that may from time to time occupy the home. In selected embodiments, detection of a Bluetooth or RFID device associated with a home occupant including items such as key chains, work ID cards, Bluetooth enable equipment such as cell phones and audio equipment or infrared signals from presence detectors may be used to provide indications of home occupancy.

    摘要翻译: 公开了在家中实现节能的方法。 至少部分地基于家庭的占用状态,家庭实体的入住可以由与家庭相关联的公用事业仪表检测和使用以控制和/或调整能量消耗设备的操作。 占用检测是基于从通常与可能不时占据家庭的实体相关联的设备接收的信号。 在所选择的实施例中,可以使用与包括诸如钥匙链,工作ID卡,诸如蜂窝电话和音频设备的蓝牙使能设备或来自存在检测器的红外信号的项目的家庭居住者相关联的蓝牙或RFID设备的检测来提供 家庭入住