Telephonic communications – Telephone line or system combined with diverse electrical... – Remote indication over telephone line
Reexamination Certificate
2000-09-21
2009-02-03
Borissov, Igor N (Department: 3628)
Telephonic communications
Telephone line or system combined with diverse electrical...
Remote indication over telephone line
C340S870010, C340S870070, C705S412000, C705S040000, C702S061000, C709S250000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07486782
ABSTRACT:
A multifunction data port is located in or attached to the utility meter or the meter box. The installation or removal of the data port requires opening the meter seal. The data port interface can provide broad band access to a digital network and the Internet. It can provide the utility customer with a secure computer terminal for commerce and telecommunications. It can provide the electric utility load management and time of use metering of electrical power.
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Borissov Igor N
Morris & Foerster LLP
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