Forward Throw Antenna Utility Meter with Antenna Mounting Bracket
    1.
    发明申请
    Forward Throw Antenna Utility Meter with Antenna Mounting Bracket 有权
    带天线安装支架的前投天线功率表

    公开(公告)号:US20120098710A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-04-26

    申请号:US13336653

    申请日:2011-12-23

    IPC分类号: H01Q1/24

    CPC分类号: H01Q1/2233 H01Q1/12 H01Q9/16

    摘要: A utility meter assembly comprising: a plurality of meter components configured for measuring and collecting data, the meter components including a transceiver operative for communications over a network; a faceplate, configured such that meter reading information is displayed on the front of the faceplate; an exterior cover configured to enclose the meter components and the faceplate, wherein the faceplate is forward of the plurality of meter components; an internal dipole antenna that is situated in a space defined between the faceplate and the exterior cover toward the front of the utility meter assembly; and a mounting bracket that supports the internal dipole antenna. The combined sub-assembly of the mounting bracket and the internal dipole antenna is typically situated away from the meter components, so as to minimize interference by the meter components, and thus achieve improved communications properties measured in isotropic sensitivity and radiated power.

    摘要翻译: 一种公用事业仪表组件,包括:配置用于测量和收集数据的多个仪表组件,所述仪表组件包括可用于通过网络进行通信的收发器; 面板,被配置为使得仪表读取信息显示在面板的前面; 外盖,其被配置为封闭所述仪表部件和所述面板,其中所述面板在所述多个仪表部件的前方; 内部偶极子天线,位于面板和外盖之间的空间中,朝向公用事业仪表组件的前部; 以及支撑内部偶极天线的安装支架。 安装支架和内部偶极天线的组合子组件通常远离仪表组件,以便最小化仪表组件的干扰,从而实现在各向同性灵敏度和辐射功率下测量的改进的通信特性。

    INTERFACE BUS FOR UTILITY-GRADE NETWORK COMMUNICATION DEVICES
    2.
    发明申请
    INTERFACE BUS FOR UTILITY-GRADE NETWORK COMMUNICATION DEVICES 有权
    接口总线用于实用等级网络通信设备

    公开(公告)号:US20120054397A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-03-01

    申请号:US12899498

    申请日:2010-10-06

    IPC分类号: G06F13/00

    摘要: In one embodiment, a network device having a plurality of hardware interfaces is disclosed. The network device includes a central processing unit and a main circuit board. The main circuit board has expansion slots that receivably connect corresponding secondary circuit boards to the main circuit board. The main circuit board also has sensors for detecting predetermined parameters. A voltage regulator is operative to regulate one or more particular expansion slots, in response to detection of a predetermined parameter associated with respective slots.

    摘要翻译: 在一个实施例中,公开了具有多个硬件接口的网络设备。 网络设备包括中央处理单元和主电路板。 主电路板具有扩展槽,可将相应的二次电路板连​​接到主电路板。 主电路板还具有用于检测预定参数的传感器。 响应于检测到与相应时隙相关联的预定参数,电压调节器用于调节一个或多个特定扩展槽。

    DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SWITCH-ISOLATED POWER CONTROL OF ONE OR MORE COMMUNICATION DEVICES
    3.
    发明申请
    DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SWITCH-ISOLATED POWER CONTROL OF ONE OR MORE COMMUNICATION DEVICES 失效
    一种或多种通信设备的开关分离功率控制的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120050040A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-03-01

    申请号:US12899480

    申请日:2010-10-06

    IPC分类号: G08B13/08 G06F11/00

    CPC分类号: G08B13/08

    摘要: In one or more embodiments, an intelligent communications device is disclosed. In one embodiment, a plurality of circuit boards are operative to perform communication functions in a network, where the device includes a first circuit board and a second circuit board. The device includes a first actuatable member that is operative to selectively activate circuitry on the second circuit board, where the first actuatable member has a toggle switch that is operative to disable power supplied to the second circuit board while the first circuit board retains power and is fully operative to perform communications functions. The device includes a second actuatable member that is operatively coupled to an enclosure and a detachable cover. The detachable cover is configured to raise an alert when an unauthorized entity attempts to access the circuitry.

    摘要翻译: 在一个或多个实施例中,公开了一种智能通信设备。 在一个实施例中,多个电路板可操作以在网络中执行通信功能,其中该设备包括第一电路板和第二电路板。 该装置包括第一致动构件,其可操作以选择性地启动第二电路板上的电路,其中第一可致动构件具有拨动开关,该拨动开关用于在第一电路板保持电力的同时禁用供应给第二电路板的电力, 完全可以执行通信功能。 该装置包括可操作地联接到外壳和可拆卸盖的第二可致动构件。 可拆卸盖被配置为当未经授权的实体尝试访问电路时引发警报。

    SYSTEM FOR MANAGING POWER LOADS
    4.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM FOR MANAGING POWER LOADS 有权
    电力负荷管理系统

    公开(公告)号:US20100305772A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-12-02

    申请号:US12789211

    申请日:2010-05-27

    申请人: Mark E. Rodgers

    发明人: Mark E. Rodgers

    IPC分类号: G05D11/00

    摘要: In one aspect, the disclosure relates to a system for managing power loads. In one exemplary embodiment, the system includes a management host processor storing a plurality of records associated with a plurality of power meters, that is operatively connected to a distribution network capable of sending and receiving messages of a first protocol. An on-premise processor is co-located with at least one of the plurality of power meters, and is operatively connected to the distribution network, for receiving messages of the first protocol from the management host processor. The on-premise processor includes an 802.11X-based wireless communications link interface for sending and receiving messages of a second protocol. A power load controller is associated with the power load and operatively communicates with the on-premise processor using 802.11X-based wireless communications to send and receive messages of the second protocol from the on-premise processor.

    摘要翻译: 一方面,本公开涉及一种用于管理电力负载的系统。 在一个示例性实施例中,系统包括存储与多个功率计相关联的多个记录的管理主机处理器,其可操作地连接到能够发送和接收第一协议的消息的分发网络。 内部部署处理器与多个功率计中的至少一个功率计共同定位,并且可操作地连接到分配网络,用于从管理主机处理器接收第一协议的消息。 内部部署处理器包括用于发送和接收第二协议的消息的基于802.11X的无线通信链路接口。 电力负载控制器与电力负载相关联,并且使用基于802.11X的无线通信与内部部署处理器可操作地通信以从内部部署处理器发送和接收第二协议的消息。

    Systems and methods for wirelessly transmitting data from a utility meter
    5.
    发明授权
    Systems and methods for wirelessly transmitting data from a utility meter 失效
    从公用事业仪表无线传输数据的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US06946972B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-09-20

    申请号:US10056970

    申请日:2002-01-25

    IPC分类号: G08C17/02 C08B23/00

    CPC分类号: H04Q9/00 H04Q2209/60

    摘要: A method for wirelessly transmitting data from an utility meter, such as an electric meter, is disclosed. A microprocessor housed inside an energy meter obtains readings of various power indicia, stores the readings, processes the buffer to determine an efficient means of formatting the data for transmission using a radio frequency communications link. The method examines the plurality of readings and determines if values can be communicated by transmitting an initial reading and followed by the difference of the next reading from the previous reading. A special indication is transmitted to turn ‘on’ compression and allow the receiver to propertly interpret received data. Other indicators are transmitted to turn ‘off’ compression, turn on compression for a pre-defined limited duration, or vary the range of the difference between readings.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种从诸如电表之类的公用事业仪表无线传输数据的方法。 容纳在能量计内的微处理器获得各种功率标记的读数,存储读数,处理缓冲器以确定用于使用射频通信链路进行传输的数据格式化的有效手段。 该方法检查多个读数并且确定是否可以通过发送初始读数并且跟随下一个读数与先前读数的差异来传达值。 发送特殊指示以打开“打开”压缩,并允许接收器适当地解释接收的数据。 传输其他指示灯以“关闭”压缩,打开预定义有限持续时间的压缩,或改变读数差值的范围。

    FORWARD THROW ANTENNA UTILITY METER
    6.
    发明申请
    FORWARD THROW ANTENNA UTILITY METER 审中-公开
    前向天线实用仪表

    公开(公告)号:US20120293383A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-11-22

    申请号:US13482239

    申请日:2012-05-29

    IPC分类号: H01Q1/22 H05K13/04

    CPC分类号: H01Q1/2233 Y10T29/49018

    摘要: Systems and methods are provided for a utility meter assembly including a plurality of meter components configured for measuring and collecting data, and including a transceiver operative for signal communications over a network; a faceplate, with meter reading information displayed on the front; an exterior cover; and an internal dipole antenna situated within the exterior cover. The internal dipole antenna is typically situated away from the meter components, so as to minimize interference by the meter components. The internal dipole antenna is typically tuned for optimal matching impedance in an 850 MHz or 1900 MHz receiving band, so that the desired receiving band Standing Wave Ration (SWR) is achieved, and also a specified minimum radiated power threshold is maintained.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种用于公用事业仪表组件的系统和方法,包括配置用于测量和收集数据的多个仪表组件,并且包括可用于通过网络进行信号通信的收发器; 面板上,仪表读数信息显示在前面; 外盖; 以及位于外盖内部的内部偶极子天线。 内部偶极天线通常远离仪表组件,以便最小化仪表组件的干扰。 通常将内部偶极天线调谐到850MHz或1900MHz接收频带中的最佳匹配阻抗,从而实现期望的接收频带驻波比(SWR),并且还保持规定的最小辐射功率阈值。

    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING UNCERTAIN EVENTS FOR COMMUNICATION DEVICES
    7.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING UNCERTAIN EVENTS FOR COMMUNICATION DEVICES 有权
    用于管理通信设备的不确定事件的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120054571A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-03-01

    申请号:US12899486

    申请日:2010-10-06

    IPC分类号: H04L1/18 G06F15/16 G06F11/14

    CPC分类号: H04W4/50

    摘要: In one or more embodiments, an intelligent communications device is disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus for managing a network connection of the intelligent communications device is disclosed. The apparatus includes a communication module for monitoring the network connection through a first port that is independent of a network port. The first port is associated with a computer-executable application that is operative to detect failure of the network connection. The apparatus further includes a detection module for detecting a failure of the network connection at the network port and, in response to the failure, causing the intelligent communications device to reconnect to the network. The apparatus also includes a power supply module for iteratively power-cycling operation of the intelligent communications device in response to a failed network connection.

    摘要翻译: 在一个或多个实施例中,公开了一种智能通信设备。 在一个实施例中,公开了一种用于管理智能通信设备的网络连接的设备。 该装置包括用于通过独立于网络端口的第一端口监视网络连接的通信模块。 第一个端口与可操作以检测网络连接故障的计算机可执行应用程序相关联。 该装置还包括检测模块,用于检测网络端口处的网络连接的故障,并且响应于该故障,使智能通信设备重新连接到网络。 该装置还包括用于响应于故障网络连接而智能通信设备的迭代功率循环操作的电源模块。

    System for managing power loads
    8.
    发明授权
    System for managing power loads 有权
    用于管理电力负载的系统

    公开(公告)号:US08082068B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-12-20

    申请号:US12789211

    申请日:2010-05-27

    申请人: Mark E. Rodgers

    发明人: Mark E. Rodgers

    IPC分类号: G05D11/00

    摘要: In one aspect, the disclosure relates to a system for managing power loads. In one exemplary embodiment, the system includes a management host processor storing a plurality of records associated with a plurality of power meters, that is operatively connected to a distribution network capable of sending and receiving messages of a first protocol. An on-premise processor is co-located with at least one of the plurality of power meters, and is operatively connected to the distribution network, for receiving messages of the first protocol from the management host processor. The on-premise processor includes an 802.11X-based wireless communications link interface for sending and receiving messages of a second protocol. A power load controller is associated with the power load and operatively communicates with the on-premise processor using 802.11X-based wireless communications to send and receive messages of the second protocol from the on-premise processor.

    摘要翻译: 一方面,本公开涉及一种用于管理电力负载的系统。 在一个示例性实施例中,系统包括存储与多个功率计相关联的多个记录的管理主机处理器,其可操作地连接到能够发送和接收第一协议的消息的分发网络。 内部部署处理器与多个功率计中的至少一个功率计共同定位,并且可操作地连接到分配网络,用于从管理主机处理器接收第一协议的消息。 内部部署处理器包括用于发送和接收第二协议的消息的基于802.11X的无线通信链路接口。 电力负载控制器与电力负载相关联,并且使用基于802.11X的无线通信与内部部署处理器可操作地通信以从内部部署处理器发送和接收第二协议的消息。

    Systems and Methods for Auto-Configuration of a Generic Data Device on a Wireless Network
    9.
    发明申请
    Systems and Methods for Auto-Configuration of a Generic Data Device on a Wireless Network 审中-公开
    在无线网络上自动配置通用数据设备的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20110273308A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-11-10

    申请号:US13187264

    申请日:2011-07-20

    IPC分类号: G08C15/06

    CPC分类号: H04L67/34 H04L67/04

    摘要: Systems and methods are provided for the automatic configuration of digital utility meters. One embodiment provides for pre-producing digital devices, the digital devices comprising integrated module components, configured for communication with a data management system via a wireless network and further configured for monitoring capability, producing a list file associated with the digital devices and including identities for each integrated module component, activating a digital devices using the wireless network, and distributing deployment information to the digital device from at least one configuration server via the wireless network, including customer data for configuring the digital device and for registering the digital device with a transaction management system.

    摘要翻译: 提供了数字式电表的自动配置的系统和方法。 一个实施例提供预生产数字设备,包括集成模块组件的数字设备,被配置为经由无线网络与数据管理系统进行通信,并且还被配置为用于监视能力,产生与数字设备相关联的列表文件,并且包括用于 每个集成模块组件,使用无线网络激活数字设备,并且经由无线网络从至少一个配置服务器将数据设备分发到数字设备,包括用于配置数字设备的用户数据以及用于向数字设备注册交易 管理系统。

    ANTENNA FOR WIRELESS UTILITY METERS
    10.
    发明申请
    ANTENNA FOR WIRELESS UTILITY METERS 有权
    天线用于无线实用程度

    公开(公告)号:US20110149544A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-06-23

    申请号:US12978095

    申请日:2010-12-23

    申请人: Zafarullah Khan

    发明人: Zafarullah Khan

    IPC分类号: H05K7/04 H01P11/00

    摘要: An integrated antenna and electromagnetic (EM) noise shield apparatus for use with a radio frequency communicating device and EM noise generating electronic equipment housed within a generally cylindrical outer glass enclosure or bezel of wireless utility meter. A flexible printed circuit (PC) board has an upper region and a lower ground plane region. A radiating element is defined on the PC board in the upper region. A metal ground plane component has a first portion having the shape of a circle segment and a second orthogonal portion. The ground plane component is mechanically fixed and electrically connected to the ground plane region of the PC board, with the orthogonal second portion being proximate to and shielding the radiating element. The ground plane component and the ground plane portion of the PC board define an electromagnetic shield for electromagnetic emissions between EM noise generating electronic equipment housed within said outer bezel and the radiating element.

    摘要翻译: 一种与射频通信装置和EM噪声产生电子设备一起使用的集成天线和电磁(EM)噪声屏蔽装置,其容纳在无线电表的大致圆柱形外玻璃外壳或边框内。 柔性印刷电路板具有上部区域和下部接地平面区域。 辐射元件定义在上部区域的PC板上。 金属接地面部件具有圆形段和第二正交部分的形状的第一部分。 接地平面部件被机械地固定并电连接到PC板的接地平面区域,正交的第二部分靠近并屏蔽辐射元件。 PC板的接地平面部件和接地平面部分限定了用于在容纳在所述外部挡板和辐射元件之间的EM噪声产生电子设备之间的电磁辐射的电磁屏蔽。