Data processing: generic control systems or specific application – Specific application – apparatus or process – Electrical power generation or distribution system
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-29
2011-03-29
Shechtman, Sean P (Department: 2121)
Data processing: generic control systems or specific application
Specific application, apparatus or process
Electrical power generation or distribution system
C340S870030, C320S109000, C455S003060
Reexamination Certificate
active
07917251
ABSTRACT:
A metering system for measuring the electrical power used to charge a vehicle is provided. The metering system includes an electrical meter operably coupled to a conductor connected to the vehicle and an electrical outlet. A controller receives signals from the meter to record the measured electrical consumption. The controller includes a plurality of communications devices for communicating with different communications carriers. In one embodiment, the controller selects one of the communications devices based on availability and a desired criterion. The selected communications device then transmits the measured electrical power consumption to a utility provider. In one embodiment, the metering system is mobile.
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Barna Anthony F.
Chen Chi Yao
Feldman Charles
Kressner A. Arthur
Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.
Horton Kenneth E.
Kirton & McConkie
Shechtman Sean P
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