Meter reading methods and apparatus

Details Meter reading methods and apparatus Meter reading methods and apparatus

1989-03-22

1989-11-14

Weldon, Ulysses

Communications: electrical

Continuously variable indicating

With meter reading

34082506, 340310A, 324103R, H04Q 902

Patent

active

048810703

ABSTRACT:
Meters having a plurality of rotating dials are read automatically by using radiant energy to sense the angular positions of the dials. A single radiant energy detector is time-shared among the several dials to reduce the cost of the meter reading apparatus. The meter can transmit meter readings and other information to remote locations. It can also receive, store, and act upon information received from remote locations. The meter can measure short-term demand, and can produce output signals for indicating and/or controlling demand.

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