Method of using flash memory for storing metering data
    1.
    发明申请
    Method of using flash memory for storing metering data 审中-公开
    使用闪存存储计量数据的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20050036387A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-02-17

    申请号:US10949603

    申请日:2004-09-24

    摘要: A multi-segmented non-volatile flash memory structure is employed in combination with at least one associated memory structure for storing, updating, and preserving meter data. By initially storing meter data in the associated memory, meter data is buffered until either a predetermined amount of data is obtained or until power to the meter is disabled, at which point the stored meter data is copied into selected blocks of flash memory. The various locations for transferring data are respectively determined by flash pointers indicating which segments or blocks of flash memory to utilize. In some embodiments, the size of the associated memory structure corresponds to the size of each segment of flash memory to maximize data transfer when the associated memory structure is full and also to reduce the number of times the flash memory is written to, thus increasing the potential active lifespan of the flash memory.

    摘要翻译: 多分段非易失性闪速存储器结构与至少一个相关联的存储器结构组合使用,用于存储,更新和保存仪表数据。 通过初始地将仪表数据存储在相关联的存储器中,仪表数据被缓冲,直到获得预定量的数据或者直到电表的功率被禁用为止,此时存储的仪表数据被复制到所选择的闪存块中。 用于传送数据的各个位置分别由指示要使用的闪存的哪些片段或块的闪存指针确定。 在一些实施例中,相关联的存储器结构的大小对应于快闪存储器的每个段的大小,以在关联的存储器结构已满时最大化数据传输,并且还减少闪存写入的次数,从而增加 闪存的潜在有效寿命。

    SELECTIVE NODE TRACKING
    2.
    发明申请
    SELECTIVE NODE TRACKING 有权
    选择性节点跟踪

    公开(公告)号:US20090219941A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-09-03

    申请号:US12040404

    申请日:2008-02-29

    IPC分类号: H04L12/42

    CPC分类号: H04L12/42

    摘要: A list of nodes is segmented into one or more segments, each segment having a node limit and a segment criteria, attributes associated with a first node are identified, a determination is made whether to add the first node to a particular segment of the node list based on the node limit and the attributes of the first node, nodes are ranked nodes in the particular segment, and a determination is made whether to remove a candidate node from the particular segment based on the node limit.

    摘要翻译: 将节点列表分割为一个或多个段,每个段具有节点限制和段标准,识别与第一节点相关联的属性,确定是否将第一节点添加到节点列表的特定段 基于节点限制和第一节点的属性,节点是特定段中的排序节点,并且确定是否基于节点限制从特定段去除候选节点。

    PACKET CONSOLIDATION
    3.
    发明申请
    PACKET CONSOLIDATION 有权
    分组合并

    公开(公告)号:US20090129407A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-05-21

    申请号:US11941617

    申请日:2007-11-16

    IPC分类号: H04J3/24

    摘要: Systems, methods, and devices for consolidating network packetized data are disclosed. Data packets are received by a consolidator. Common content and unique attributes of the packets are identified. A consolidated packet is created and the consolidated packet is transmitted in response to a condition.

    摘要翻译: 公开了用于整合网络分组数据的系统,方法和设备。 数据包由整合者接收。 标识数据包的公共内容和唯一属性。 创建合并的数据包,并根据条件发送合并的数据包。

    Magnetic field sensing for tamper identification
    4.
    发明申请
    Magnetic field sensing for tamper identification 有权
    用于篡改识别的磁场感测

    公开(公告)号:US20050122217A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-06-09

    申请号:US11037891

    申请日:2005-01-18

    IPC分类号: G01R11/24 G08B13/24

    CPC分类号: G01R22/066

    摘要: The present technology involves a method and apparatus for detecting and reporting magnetic fields in the proximity of a utility meter as an approach to determining tampering of such meter. The sensitivity level of the magnetic field sensors may be adjustable allowing either remote or local sensitivity adjustments to a magnetic field sensor to compensate for variations in the electromagnetic environments of different meter installation sites. Alternatively, the output of each magnetic field sensor may be connected to the input of an adjustable threshold circuit. When the output voltage of the magnetic field exceeds a predetermined threshold voltage, a magnetic event signal is generated. Threshold adjustments to the adjustable threshold circuit may be performed locally at the meter site or remotely from a station. The output of each magnetic field sensor may be monitored by a locally or remotely programmable magnetic sensor output monitor. Such magnetic sensor output monitor generates a magnetic event signal when a predetermined number of magnetic sensors have been activated.

    摘要翻译: 本技术涉及用于在公用电表附近检测和报告磁场的方法和装置,作为确定这种仪表的篡改的方法。 磁场传感器的灵敏度水平可以是可调节的,可以对磁场传感器进行远程或局部灵敏度调整,以补偿不同仪表安装位置的电磁环境的变化。 或者,每个磁场传感器的输出可以连接到可调阈值电路的输入。 当磁场的输出电压超过预定阈值电压时,产生磁事件信号。 对可调节阈值电路的阈值调整可以在仪表现场或远离站点本地执行。 每个磁场传感器的输出可以由本地或远程可编程的磁传感器输出监视器监视。 当预定数量的磁传感器被激活时,这种磁传感器输出监视器产生磁事件信号。

    Selective node tracking
    5.
    发明授权
    Selective node tracking 有权
    选择性节点跟踪

    公开(公告)号:US07760665B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-07-20

    申请号:US12040404

    申请日:2008-02-29

    IPC分类号: H04L12/28

    CPC分类号: H04L12/42

    摘要: A list of nodes is segmented into one or more segments, each segment having a node limit and a segment criteria, attributes associated with a first node are identified, a determination is made whether to add the first node to a particular segment of the node list based on the node limit and the attributes of the first node, nodes are ranked nodes in the particular segment, and a determination is made whether to remove a candidate node from the particular segment based on the node limit.

    摘要翻译: 将节点列表分割为一个或多个段,每个段具有节点限制和段标准,识别与第一节点相关联的属性,确定是否将第一节点添加到节点列表的特定段 基于节点限制和第一节点的属性,节点是特定段中的排序节点,并且确定是否基于节点限制从特定段去除候选节点。

    Packet consolidation
    6.
    发明授权
    Packet consolidation 有权
    分组整合

    公开(公告)号:US07756160B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-07-13

    申请号:US11941617

    申请日:2007-11-16

    IPC分类号: H04J3/24

    摘要: Systems, methods, and devices for consolidating network packetized data are disclosed. Data packets are received by a consolidator. Common content and unique attributes of the packets are identified. A consolidated packet is created and the consolidated packet is transmitted in response to a condition.

    摘要翻译: 公开了用于整合网络分组化数据的系统,方法和设备。 数据包由整合者接收。 标识数据包的公共内容和唯一属性。 创建合并的数据包,并根据条件发送合并的数据包。

    Magnetic field sensing for tamper identification
    7.
    发明申请
    Magnetic field sensing for tamper identification 失效
    用于篡改识别的磁场感测

    公开(公告)号:US20070229256A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-10-04

    申请号:US11801951

    申请日:2007-05-11

    IPC分类号: G08B13/24

    CPC分类号: G01R22/066

    摘要: The present technology involves a method and apparatus for detecting and reporting magnetic fields in the proximity of a utility meter as an approach to determining tampering of such meter. The sensitivity level of the magnetic field sensors may be adjustable allowing either remote or local sensitivity adjustments to a magnetic field sensor to compensate for variations in the electromagnetic environments of different meter installation sites. Alternatively, the output of each magnetic field sensor may be connected to the input of an adjustable threshold circuit. When the output voltage of the magnetic field exceeds a predetermined threshold voltage, a magnetic event signal is generated. Threshold adjustments to the adjustable threshold circuit may be performed locally at the meter site or remotely from a station. The output of each magnetic field sensor may be monitored by a locally or remotely programmable magnetic sensor output monitor. Such magnetic sensor output monitor generates a magnetic event signal when a predetermined number of magnetic sensors have been activated.

    摘要翻译: 本技术涉及用于在公用电表附近检测和报告磁场的方法和装置,作为确定这种仪表的篡改的方法。 磁场传感器的灵敏度水平可以是可调节的,可以对磁场传感器进行远程或局部灵敏度调整,以补偿不同仪表安装位置的电磁环境的变化。 或者,每个磁场传感器的输出可以连接到可调阈值电路的输入。 当磁场的输出电压超过预定阈值电压时,产生磁事件信号。 对可调节阈值电路的阈值调整可以在仪表现场或远离站点本地执行。 每个磁场传感器的输出可以由本地或远程可编程的磁传感器输出监视器监视。 当预定数量的磁传感器被激活时,这种磁传感器输出监视器产生磁事件信号。