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31. 发明申请

US20100305891A1 METHODS FOR READING DATA IN A UTILITY METER 有权
标题翻译：用于在实用程序中读取数据的方法
公开(公告)号：US20100305891A1
公开(公告)日：2010-12-02
申请号：US12789678
申请日：2010-05-28
申请人： Mark E. Rodgers
发明人： Mark E. Rodgers
IPC分类号： G01R21/00 , G06F19/00
CPC分类号： H04L67/125 , G01D4/004 , H04L67/04 , H04W4/00 , H04W84/12 , Y02B90/242 , Y02B90/246 , Y04S20/322 , Y04S20/42
摘要： In one aspect, the present disclosure relates to a method to read energy-related data in a power meter. In one exemplary embodiment, the method includes the step of sending a request message to an on-premise processor, directing the on-premise processor to read energy-related data from a power meter, using an 802.11 X-based wireless protocol. The method further includes the step of retrieving energy-related data stored in a memory of the power meter by the on-premise processor, using the 802.11 X-based wireless protocol, and the step of receiving a response message sent at a host processor, communicated from the on-premise processor, using the 802.11 X wireless protocol. The method further includes the step of recording the energy related data in a data structure in memory of the host processor, along with a date and time information.
摘要翻译：一方面，本公开涉及一种在功率计中读取能量相关数据的方法。在一个示例性实施例中，该方法包括以下步骤：使用基于802.11X的无线协议，将请求消息发送到室内处理器，使内部部署处理器从功率计读取能量相关数据。该方法还包括使用基于802.11X的无线协议来检索由室内处理器存储在功率计的存储器中的能量相关数据的步骤，以及接收在主处理器处发送的响应消息的步骤，使用802.11 X无线协议从内部部署处理器传送。该方法还包括将能量相关数据记录在主处理器的存储器中的数据结构中以及日期和时间信息的步骤。

32. 发明申请

US20100199747A1 GAS METER READING SYSTEM 有权
标题翻译：气体计读取系统
公开(公告)号：US20100199747A1
公开(公告)日：2010-08-12
申请号：US12368610
申请日：2009-02-10
申请人： Anthony F. Barna , Lawrence P. Nardo , Charles W. Melvin, JR. , Jason P. Walton
发明人： Anthony F. Barna , Lawrence P. Nardo , Charles W. Melvin, JR. , Jason P. Walton
IPC分类号： G01M3/04 , G01F23/00
CPC分类号： G01M3/26 , G01F15/063
摘要： A gas meter reading system is provided that allows automated meter reading capability to be incorporated with sealed mechanical type gas meters. The reading system is mounted to the window of the meter adjacent to the measurement dial. The reading system senses the rotation of the dial and provides data, such as a pulse, that may be recorded by an external source. A method of detecting for leaks with a gas meter having a reading system is also provided.
摘要翻译：提供了一种燃气表读取系统，其允许将自动抄表能力与密封的机械式燃气表并入。阅读系统安装在靠近测量表盘的仪表窗口。读取系统检测刻度盘的旋转，并提供可由外部源记录的数据，例如脉冲。还提供了一种利用具有读取系统的燃气表检测泄漏的方法。

33. 发明授权

US07765035B2 Systems and methods for remote power management using 802.11 wireless protocols 有权
标题翻译：使用802.11无线协议进行远程电源管理的系统和方法
公开(公告)号：US07765035B2
公开(公告)日：2010-07-27
申请号：US12259975
申请日：2008-10-28
申请人： Mark Rodgers
发明人： Mark Rodgers
IPC分类号： G05D11/00
CPC分类号： H04L67/125 , G01D4/004 , H04L67/04 , H04W4/00 , H04W84/12 , Y02B90/242 , Y02B90/246 , Y04S20/322 , Y04S20/42
摘要： Systems and methods are disclosed for using 802.11 based wireless protocols in various energy management applications wherein a host controller uses various types of communication networks to distribute information to an on-premise processor that in turn uses 802.11 based wireless protocols to communicate with various types of end devices, such as utility meters. Various forms of communication are defined between the end device, the on-premise processor, and the energy management host for accomplishing power load control, including determining when to activate or deactivate a load, requesting permission to activate a load, reading usage data, activating or deactivating a meter, and determining rate schedules. A flexible scheme allows control to be shifted to be resident in various entities. The architecture is applicable not only for power load control, but other control type and metering devices.
摘要翻译：公开了在各种能量管理应用中使用基于802.11的无线协议的系统和方法，其中主控制器使用各种类型的通信网络将信息分发到内部部署处理器，所述内部部署处理器又使用基于802.11的无线协议来与各种类型的端点进行通信设备，如电表。在终端设备，内部部署处理器和能量管理主机之间定义各种形式的通信，以实现电力负载控制，包括确定何时激活或停用负载，请求启动负载的许可，读取使用数据，激活或停用仪表，并确定速率调度。灵活的方案允许将控制转移到驻留在各种实体中。该架构不仅适用于电力负载控制，还适用于其他控制类型和计量装置。

34. 发明申请

US20080109537A1 Systems and Methods For Auto-Configuration of a Generic Data Device on a Wireless Network 有权
标题翻译：用于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：US20080109537A1
公开(公告)日：2008-05-08
申请号：US11934331
申请日：2007-11-02
申请人： Mark Aune , Brian Garrison , John Henderson
发明人： Mark Aune , Brian Garrison , John Henderson
IPC分类号： G06F15/177
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。

35. 发明授权

US07349766B2 Systems and methods for remote power management using 802.11 wireless protocols 有权
标题翻译：使用802.11无线协议进行远程电源管理的系统和方法
公开(公告)号：US07349766B2
公开(公告)日：2008-03-25
申请号：US11370705
申请日：2006-03-08
申请人： Mark E. Rodgers
发明人： Mark E. Rodgers
IPC分类号： G05D11/00
CPC分类号： H04L67/125 , G01D4/004 , H04L67/04 , H04W4/00 , H04W84/12 , Y02B90/242 , Y02B90/246 , Y04S20/322 , Y04S20/42
摘要： Systems and methods are disclosed for using 802.11 based wireless protocols in various energy management applications wherein a host controller uses various types of communication networks to distribute information to an on-premise processor that in turn uses 802.11 based wireless protocols to communicate with various types of end devices, such as utility meters. Various forms of communication are defined between the end device, the on-premise processor, and the energy management host for accomplishing power load control, including determining when to activate or deactivate a load, requesting permission to activate a load, reading usage data, activating or deactivating a meter, and determining rate schedules. A flexible scheme allows control to be shifted to be resident in various entities. The architecture is applicable not only for power load control, but other control type and metering devices.
摘要翻译：公开了在各种能量管理应用中使用基于802.11的无线协议的系统和方法，其中主控制器使用各种类型的通信网络将信息分发到内部部署处理器，所述内部部署处理器又使用基于802.11的无线协议来与各种类型的端点进行通信设备，如电表。在终端设备，内部部署处理器和能量管理主机之间定义各种形式的通信，以实现电力负载控制，包括确定何时激活或停用负载，请求启动负载的许可，读取使用数据，激活或停用仪表，并确定速率调度。灵活的方案允许将控制转移到驻留在各种实体中。该架构不仅适用于电力负载控制，还适用于其他控制类型和计量装置。

36. 发明授权

US08188884B2 Forward throw antenna utility meter 有权
标题翻译：正投天线功率表
公开(公告)号：US08188884B2
公开(公告)日：2012-05-29
申请号：US11935089
申请日：2007-11-05
申请人： Bruce E. Randall , William Medford Buchanan , Robert Bryan Seal
发明人： Bruce E. Randall , William Medford Buchanan , Robert Bryan Seal
IPC分类号： G08B23/00 , G08C15/06 , G01R15/00
CPC分类号： H01Q1/2233 , Y10T29/49018
摘要： Systems and methods are provided for a utility meter assembly comprising: a plurality of meter components configured for measuring and collecting data, wherein the meter components include a transceiver operative for signal 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; and an internal dipole antenna situated within the exterior cover, wherein the internal dipole antenna is beyond the front of the faceplate and toward the front of the utility meter assembly. 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部件，其中所述仪表部件包括可用于通过网络进行信号通信的收发器; 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; 以及位于所述外部盖内的内部偶极子天线，其中所述内部偶极子天线超出所述面板的前部并且朝向所述公用事业仪表组件的前部。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。

37. 发明申请

US20120054540A1 SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATED UNATTENDED RECOVERY FOR REMOTELY DEPLOYED INTELLIGENT COMMUNICATION DEVICES 有权
标题翻译：用于远程部署智能通信设备的自动恢复恢复系统和方法
公开(公告)号：US20120054540A1
公开(公告)日：2012-03-01
申请号：US12899455
申请日：2010-10-06
申请人： Edward G. Howard , Thomas H. Cobbs
发明人： Edward G. Howard , Thomas H. Cobbs
IPC分类号： G06F11/14
CPC分类号： G06F11/2033 , G06F9/4401 , G06F11/1417 , H04Q9/00 , H04Q2209/25 , H04Q2209/60
摘要： In one embodiment, an intelligent communications device for operating in a network is disclosed. The device includes a storage device having a plurality of partitions storing images for performing boot operations. The device also includes a detection module that is operative to detect a boot failure, and a first restoration module that is operative to restore an active image with a first backup image, in response to a detected boot failure from an active image. The device further includes a second restoration module that is operative to restore a second backup image in response to a detected boot failure after restoration from a first backup image. The device also includes a programmable processor that is programmed to cause execution of boot operations and functions performed by the detection module, first restoration module, and second restoration module.
摘要翻译：在一个实施例中，公开了一种用于在网络中操作的智能通信设备。该设备包括具有多个分区的存储设备，存储用于执行引导操作的图像。该装置还包括可检测引导故障的检测模块，以及响应于从活动图像检测到的引导故障，第一恢复模块可操作以用第一备份映像还原活动映像。该设备还包括第二恢复模块，其可操作以响应于从第一备份映像恢复之后检测到的引导故障来恢复第二备份映像。该设备还包括可编程处理器，其被编程为引起执行引导操作和由检测模块，第一恢复模块和第二恢复模块执行的功能。

38. 发明申请

US20120050971A1 UTILITY-GRADE ENCLOSURE FOR INCORPORATION OF NETWORK COMMUNICATION DEVICES 有权
标题翻译：用于网络通信设备的实用等级外壳
公开(公告)号：US20120050971A1
公开(公告)日：2012-03-01
申请号：US12899460
申请日：2010-10-06
申请人： Robert B. Seal , Charles W. Melvin, JR.
发明人： Robert B. Seal , Charles W. Melvin, JR.
IPC分类号： H05K5/00
CPC分类号： H05K5/0004
摘要： In one embodiment, an enclosure for electronic circuit boards and components is disclosed. The enclosure has a closable, weather-resistant housing that is sized and shaped to receive mounted circuitry in an enclosed space that is defined by a back wall and side walls extending outwardly from the back wall. The housing includes a detachable cover for covering and sealing the enclosed space. In one embodiment, the circuitry includes a planar electronic circuit board that is mounted within the enclosed space. The planar electronic circuit board has a subsection of power supply circuitry that is operative to receive electrical power from outside of the enclosure. The circuitry further includes power supply transformers and capacitors that operate from power received from outside the housing, and data processing and communications components that include a data processor and a data bus. The data bus is coupled to electronic circuit connectors. The enclosure is configured such that the electronic circuit board is exposed to an external environment when the cover is detached.
摘要翻译：在一个实施例中，公开了一种用于电子电路板和组件的外壳。外壳具有可关闭的耐候性外壳，其尺寸和形状可以在由封闭空间接收安装的电路，封闭空间由后壁和从后壁向外延伸的侧壁限定。壳体包括用于覆盖和密封封闭空间的可拆卸盖。在一个实施例中，电路包括安装在封闭空间内的平面电子电路板。平面电子电路板具有用于从外壳外部接收电力的电源电路部分。电路还包括从壳体外部接收的功率以及包括数据处理器和数据总线的数据处理和通信组件操作的电源变压器和电容器。数据总线耦合到电子电路连接器。外壳被构造成使得当盖被拆卸时电子电路板暴露于外部环境。

39. 发明申请

US20120050000A1 APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR TEMPERATURE-BASED CONTROL OF COMMUNICATION DEVICE OPERATIONS 有权
标题翻译：用于通信设备操作的温度控制的装置和方法
公开(公告)号：US20120050000A1
公开(公告)日：2012-03-01
申请号：US12899472
申请日：2010-10-06
申请人： Charles W. Melvin, JR. , Robert B. Seal , Michael Dempsey , Tyler C. Poschel , Jacob R. Magee
发明人： Charles W. Melvin, JR. , Robert B. Seal , Michael Dempsey , Tyler C. Poschel , Jacob R. Magee
IPC分类号： G05B23/02
CPC分类号： G05B23/0289 , G05B9/02
摘要： In one or more embodiments, an intelligent communications device is disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus is disclosed for controlling the operations of temperature-sensitive electronic devices in an enclosure, based on a requisite temperature range. The apparatus includes a main circuit board with a plurality of secondary circuit board connectors that are operative to connect secondary circuit boards to the main circuit board. The apparatus also includes one or more temperature sensors that are operative to sense temperature within the enclosure, and one or more selectively actuatable heating elements that are mounted to the main circuit board in proximity to the plurality of secondary circuit board connectors. Each heating element is operative to emit heat when actuated. The apparatus further includes a programmable processor that is programmed to cause the temperature sensors to sense the temperature within the enclosure and, if the sensed temperature is above or below the requisite temperature range, selectively actuate or shut down at least one of the heating elements.
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，公开了一种用于基于所需温度范围来控制外壳中的温度敏感电子设备的操作的装置。该装置包括具有多个次级电路板连接器的主电路板，其可操作以将次级电路板连接到主电路板。该装置还包括一个或多个温度传感器，其可操作以感测外壳内的温度，以及一个或多个可选择性致动的加热元件，其安装在靠近多个次级电路板连接器的主电路板上。每个加热元件可操作以在致动时发热。该设备还包括可编程处理器，其被编程为使温度传感器感测外壳内的温度，并且如果所感测到的温度高于或低于所需温度范围，则选择性地致动或关闭至少一个加热元件。

40. 发明申请

US20120038328A1 Systems and Methods for Charging Super Capacitors 审中-公开
标题翻译：超级电容器充电系统与方法
公开(公告)号：US20120038328A1
公开(公告)日：2012-02-16
申请号：US13278752
申请日：2011-10-21
申请人： Zafarullah Khan
发明人： Zafarullah Khan
IPC分类号： H02J7/00
CPC分类号： H01G9/155 , H02J7/0073 , H02J7/0088 , H02J7/045 , H02J7/047 , H02J7/345 , Y02E60/13
摘要： Systems and methods are provided for charging a super capacitor bank. One method provides for determining a charge voltage for the super capacitor bank, providing a charging current, limiting the charging current according to a corresponding worst case temperature within the super capacitor bank operating temperature range, limiting the charge voltage according to the worst case temperature, and turning off the charging current once the super capacitor bank is charged. One system provides a super capacitor bank for storing energy providing specified power demand to a circuit, a current charger providing charging current to the super capacitor bank, the charging current limited in accordance with a corresponding worst case temperature within the super capacitor bank operating temperature range, a voltage sense circuit to detect the super capacitor bank voltage, and a control to disconnect the current charger from the super capacitor bank once the super capacitor bank is charged.
摘要翻译：提供用于对超级电容器组充电的系统和方法。一种方法用于确定超级电容器组的充电电压，提供充电电流，根据超级电容器组工作温度范围内相应的最坏情况下的温度限制充电电流，根据最坏情况下的温度限制充电电压，一旦超级电容器组被充电，则关闭充电电流。一个系统提供了一个超级电容器组，用于存储向电路提供规定功率需求的能量，一个向超级电容器组提供充电电流的电流充电器，充电电流根据超级电容器组工作温度范围内相应的最坏情况下的温度而受到限制一个检测超级电容器组电压的电压检测电路，以及一旦超级电容器组被充电，就将电流充电器与超级电容器组断开的控制。

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