Reader for utility meter

Details Reader for utility meter Reader for utility meter

2007-08-21

2007-08-21

Wong, Albert K. (Department: 2612)

Communications: electrical

Continuously variable indicating

With meter reading

C340S539110, C340S870020, C705S412000, 73

Reexamination Certificate

active

09979795

ABSTRACT:
A reader (1) for a utility meter is disclosed. The reader (1) is capable of receiving data, in a variety different communication protocols, by either inductive coupling or by radio frequency transmission. The reader (1) is a hand-held device which comprises an inductive read nozzle (2), a RF module, a display (4), a keypad (5), a trigger switch (6), a handle (7), a communication port (8), a battery charging interface (9), a memory and a microprocessor. The reader (1) is capable of storing utility usage data in memory and/or downloading utility usage data to a computer through the communication port (8).

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