Electrical power metering system

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2006-06-06

2008-12-09

Raymond, Edward (Department: 2857)

Data processing: measuring, calibrating, or testing

Measurement system in a specific environment

Electrical signal parameter measurement system

Reexamination Certificate

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07463986

ABSTRACT:
A wireless electrical power metering system is provided. A processor having a multichannel power line transceiver, a wireless transceiver, and a power meter attached thereto measures power consumption information at a location. The processor converts the power consumption information into IP-based data, and transmits same over the wireless transceiver. The information can be wirelessly received by a remote monitoring station or transmitted across the Internet for storage, analysis, and billing. The processor can remotely control appliances in response to power consumption trends. The processor can relay information between a wired or wireless network and a power line network, to allow multiple dwellings to be networked using power lines, and households to be connected to the Internet via a power line network. The electrical power metering system also includes Global Positioning System (GPS), biometric scanning, emergency alert reception, and environmental monitoring capabilities.

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