Method and apparatus for obtaining information from a...

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2006-01-10

2006-01-10

Rao, Andy (Department: 2613)

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Observation of or from a specific location

C348S143000

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06985173

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for obtaining information from a utility meter. A digital camera is used to take a digital image of information displayed on the utility meter. The digital image is passed to a computer that is arranged to extract information displayed on the utility meter from the image. The information may be used for a variety of purposes such as updating databases with details of utility meters and for billing purposes.

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