Integrated metrology systems and information and control...

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2008-05-27

2008-05-27

Masinick, Michael D. (Department: 2125)

Data processing: generic control systems or specific application

Specific application, apparatus or process

Electrical power generation or distribution system

C705S412000, C702S072000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11194774

ABSTRACT:
A system is disposed at a location of a utility commodity subscriber for informing the subscriber of and controlling utility commodity usage. The system includes utility meters, an information and control apparatus, and a first and second data communication link. The meters measure usage and and generate usage signals. The information and control apparatus includes a microprocessor, a memory, a clock, and a user interface. The first data communication link is between the utility meters and the information and control apparatus and the second data communication link is between the information and control apparatus and one or more central locations. The second communication link also provides rate information to the information and control apparatus and utility commodity usage data to the central location. The microprocessor computes an accumulated cost of utility commodity for a predetermined period of time. Information related to the accumulated cost is output to the subscriber.

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