Meter with IrDA port

Details Meter with IrDA port Meter with IrDA port

2007-08-14

2007-08-14

Edwards, Jr., Timothy (Department: 2612)

Communications: electrical

Continuously variable indicating

With meter reading

C702S061000, C702S062000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10146339

ABSTRACT:
A meter is provided of the type used for recording data primarily related to power and/or energy use. The meter includes an IrDA port for wirelessly transmitting and receiving data to and from the meter. Preferably, the IrDA port operates according to one or more of the standard IrDA protocols and is preferably mounted on the face of the meter to allow data to be read using a handheld computing device. Upon the detection of the handheld computing device, the IrDA port automatically transmits data to the handheld computing device. The handheld computing device is preferably programmed with application software for processing the read data. The processed data can then be transmitted either wirelessly or non-wirelessly to a computing device, such as a remote server or personal computer, for preparing bills, statistical charts, energy reports, etc. Alternatively, the handheld computing device stores the read data for transmission to another computing device.

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