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- the present invention relates generally to automated meter reading. More particularly, the present invention relates to an automated meter for collecting data and communicating with a remote site.
- Automated meter reading (AMR) devices are often configured to transmit data relating to utility usage parameters to a remote location, such as a utility company.
- An AMR device may be a retro-fit device or a solid-state device.
- a retro-fit AMR device attaches to an existing utility meter and includes functionality to read the existing utility meter, transform the meter reading into usable data and transmit the data to a remote location.
- Solid-state AMR devices are designed to replace the existing utility meter and are attached directly to the utility line to measure utility usage data.
- a significant drawback of prior art AMR devices is that they are functionally limited in their communications options and are thus not generally adaptable to evolving communications technology.
- AMR devices are typically constructed with hardware and/or software components for transmitting and receiving AMR data over a single communications medium.
- Some prior AMR devices may be equipped with components for transmitting and receiving AMR data over a finite number of communications media.
- incompatible AMR devices must be replaced at great expense to the utility companies. Unfortunately, the cost of replacing incompatible AMR devices is often passed on to the consumer.
- the present invention is directed to a method and system for providing notification of utility status to a remote location.
- this notification takes the form of a meter reading message, including such information as power outage, low voltage, or information to a utility or other end user regarding the current status of a utility meter.
- An exemplary embodiment of the present invention may be recognized as a system including at least one input, a microprocessor, a universal bus, a universal serial port, and at least one communications slot.
- the system is attached (either physically or via a remote connection) to the utility meter, from which an input signal is received.
- the system is additionally connected to an output device, such as a radio frequency transmitter, a modem, a coaxial cable, and so on.
- These output devices communicate with a system microprocessor through the use of a universal communications interface and a universal bus.
- the universal communications interface is connected to one or more slots, which are operative to accept various forms of output devices.
- the universal communications interface is equipped with “plug and play” technology, so that the interface may recognize a connected output device and relay signals between the microprocessor and output device in the proper data format.
- the system transmits a status message containing the current meter reading and/or any trouble condition via the connected output device to a receiver, so that the status of the monitored utility may be instantly known at a remote location.
- the microprocessor monitors the input signal for a trouble condition.
- a “trouble condition” is typically defined as a specific value which the input signal must not exceed or fall below.
- the microprocessor transmits a status message of a type in accordance with its programming. The microprocessor sends the status message across the universal bus to the universal communications interface, which in turn modifies the data format of the status message such that an output device connected to the slot may accept and relay the message.
- FIG. 1 is a signal flow block diagram displaying field use of an exemplary automated meter reading system in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of an exemplary automated meter reading system in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
- the exemplary embodiment relates to a system for automated meter reading (AMR).
- AMR system 100 of the present invention is equipped with a universal communications bus coupled to a universal communications port, which allows the device to operate with interchangeable communications devices.
- the AMR system 100 is also equipped with “plug and play” technology, so that the AMR system 100 is able to recognize and communicate with a variety of communications devices that may be plugged into its universal communications port. Accordingly, with proper configuration, an appropriate communications device may he plugged into the AMR system 100 to enable the transmission and reception of AMR data over any given type of communications medium.
- the communications medium selected by the utility company for AMR transmission and reception dictates the type of communications device that must be plugged into the AMR system 100 .
- FIG. 1 displays a signal diagram of an exemplary AMR system 100 in accordance with the present invention.
- the exemplary AMR system may accept data inputs from multiple sources, and send data through multiple output connections in a variety of data formats.
- FIG. 1 is intended only to show a possible use of the exemplary embodiment, and accordingly the figure and following text should be regarded as an illustration rather than limitation of use.
- the AMR system 100 may be connected to a variety of meters, such as an electric meter 110 , water meter 112 , gas meter 114 , and so on.
- One AMR system may be used to monitor multiple meters, or each meter may have a dedicated system connected.
- the AMR system 100 may accept additional signals from utilities such as a tamper detection monitor 116 , a voltage monitor 117 , an outage notification monitor 118 , or a reconnect/disconnect monitor 119 .
- the AMR system may have built-in functionality to monitor these events.
- the AMR system 100 receives input data from the monitored meters in a variety of formats. Typically, the data takes the form of a voltage or current level present in a given meter, although alternate embodiments may accept radio frequency (R/F) data, pressure level, temperature, and so on. When this input signal reaches a certain threshold for a specific period of time, the AMR system 100 transmits a notification signal via a connected output device to a receiving device.
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- Sample output transmissions include a R/F transmission 101 , a DTMF signal sent across a telephone network 102 , or a data signal transmitted through a computer I/O port 103 , such as a serial, parallel, or USB port.
- the AMR system may be programmed to transmit on one or more connected devices in one or more signal formats.
- Exemplary receiving devices include a pager 140 , a personal computer 150 , a facsimile machine 160 , a utility billing system 170 , or an outage management system 180 .
- a single AMR system 100 may transmit a first signal across the telephone network 102 to a pager 140 , notifying a technician of a power outage at the monitored electric meter 110 .
- the system may send a R/F transmission 101 to a billing system 170 , notifying the billing system to temporarily suspend billing a customer's account until such time as the electric meter is repaired.
- FIG. 2 shows a block diagram of an exemplary AMR system 100 in accordance with the present invention.
- the exemplary AMR system 100 includes a voltage input interface 202 and a current input interface 204 .
- Voltage and current are received from a power line (not show).
- the input interfaces may be adapted for input from a single phase or three-phase power source.
- the voltage input interface 202 and current input interface 204 are coupled to an analog-to-digital conversion device 206 , such as an RMS converter. Digital signals representing the converted voltage and current are then fed to the processor 208 , where the utility usage readings are measured and processed in a conventional manner.
- Non-volatile storage 214 may include RAM and/or ROM and may be scalable in capacity. RAM may be programmable and re-programmable, so that operational parameters of the AMR system 100 may be changed.
- the non-volatile storage 214 may be re-programmed remotely through a communications device. Alternatively, non-volatile storage 214 may be re-programmed locally through an IRDA interface 224 , or the like.
- the AMR system 100 may include additional components, such as: a reconnect/disconnect interface 119 for enabling re-connect and disconnect of utility services; a tamper detection device 116 operable to detect physical tampering with the AMR system 100 ; a power supply 212 ; a battery back-up interface 210 ; and/or an LCD display 218 .
- Other components not shown may include an outage notification interface, a voltage monitoring interface and a temperature monitoring interface. Still other components will occur to those of ordinary skill in the art.
- the AMR system 100 is equipped with a universal communications interface 228 , which allows the system to communicate via any medium, such as: R/E, telephone, cable, fiber optics, satellite, power line carriers, etc.
- the universal communications interface 228 sends and receives data to and from a communications device (not shown), via ports or slots 230 and 232 .
- Slot 1 230 and slot 2 232 each provide inputs and outputs for coupling with communications devices (not shown).
- Communications devices may be coupled to the slots 230 and 232 in any well known manner, such as through use of a circuit board or “card”, a multi-prong connector (either male or female), a coaxial jack, or other manners apparent to those skilled in the art. Additional slots may be included for coupling additional communications devices to the universal communication interface 228 .
- the universal communications interface 228 also sends and receives data to and from the processor 208 via a universal bus 234 .
- the universal bus 234 comprises a 4-bit parallel bus.
- the AMR system 100 may transfer up to four bits of information simultaneously from the universal communications interface 228 to the processor 208 , and vice-versa. This permits data from a single source to be rapidly transmitted to and from the processor.
- the bus 234 may multiplex data transmissions originating from or sent to multiple sources. That is, rather than transmitting a single data bit from a single source interfaced with slot 1 230 , then transmitting the next data bit from a second source interfaced with slot 2 232 , the bus may simultaneously transmit data to or from up to four devices connected to the universal communications interface 228 .
- a R/F transmitter sending data to a remote location may be connected to slot 1 230
- a transmitter operative to notify a pager upon voltage loss may be connected to slot 2 232
- another transmitter operative to call a cell phone and play a prerecorded message upon tamper detection may be connected to a third slot, and so on.
- the universal bus 234 permits the processor 208 to send multiple bits simultaneously to a single device, thus speeding data transmission rates, or to communicate with several devices simultaneously, thus allowing signal multiplexing.
- the universal bus 234 may be an 8-bit bus, 16-bit bus, or bus of any other size without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.
- the universal communications interface 228 may comprise analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters.
- the universal communications interface 228 may also comprise such components as a clock, shift registers, multiplexers, and the like for facilitating the transfer of data between the processor and various types of communications devices.
- the universal communications interface 228 may include its own processor and non-volatile storage or may be controlled by the processor 208 and utilize the non-volatile storage 214 of the AMR device.
- Plug-and-play software or firmware may be stored in a non-volatile storage for enabling the universal communications interface 228 to recognize a communications device that is plugged into a slot 230 and 232 .
- a non-volatile storage may be easily re-programmed for updating or adding plug-and-play software or firmware as needed.
- the AMR system 100 of the present invention has the ability to send and receive data in ASCII code, DTMF signals, or any other type of signal or data transfer protocol.
- the AMR system 100 may transfer digital data directly to a digital computer, a fax machine, alphanumeric display cell phone, or a pager of a utility company without the need for a DTMF-to-ASCII converter at the utility company.
- An exemplary embodiment of the present invention may be configured to individually or simultaneously read power, water and/or gas meters.
- an exemplary AMR system 100 When configured to read several meters simultaneously, an exemplary AMR system 100 is positioned at a central meter and additional remote circuitry is placed at one or more remote meters.
- the remote circuitry is programmed to collect data from a remote meter and to send the data to the AMR system 100 via a communications device, such as an R/F modem. Data is then processed and transmitted from the AMR system 100 to a utility company via the universal communications interface 228 .
- the AMR system 100 may include additional functionality not herein specifically described. For example, the system may accept to transmit signals in data formats other than those explicitly specified.
- the AMR system 100 may also have more or less communications slots than enumerated, or may have a universal bus 234 of a size other than four bits.
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- This application claims the benefit of priority to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/245,796 titled, “Method and System for Monitoring and Transmitting Utility Status Via Universal Communications Interface,” which was filed in the United States Patent and Trademark Office on Oct. 7, 2005, which, in turn, claims priority to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/581,258, filed on Jun. 9, 2000 and issued as U.S. Pat. No. 6,954,814 on Oct. 11, 2005, which, in turn, claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/138,360 filed on Jun. 10, 1999. All of the above-referenced application are hereby incorporated by reference.
- The present invention relates generally to automated meter reading. More particularly, the present invention relates to an automated meter for collecting data and communicating with a remote site.
- Automated meter reading (AMR) devices are often configured to transmit data relating to utility usage parameters to a remote location, such as a utility company. An AMR device may be a retro-fit device or a solid-state device. A retro-fit AMR device attaches to an existing utility meter and includes functionality to read the existing utility meter, transform the meter reading into usable data and transmit the data to a remote location. Solid-state AMR devices are designed to replace the existing utility meter and are attached directly to the utility line to measure utility usage data.
- A significant drawback of prior art AMR devices is that they are functionally limited in their communications options and are thus not generally adaptable to evolving communications technology. AMR devices are typically constructed with hardware and/or software components for transmitting and receiving AMR data over a single communications medium. Some prior AMR devices may be equipped with components for transmitting and receiving AMR data over a finite number of communications media. However, as communications technology advances and new and different communications mediums are selected for the transmission of AMR data, incompatible AMR devices must be replaced at great expense to the utility companies. Unfortunately, the cost of replacing incompatible AMR devices is often passed on to the consumer.
- Therefore, there remains a need in the art for an AMR device that is able to adapt to evolving communications technology by being operable to transmit and receive AMR data via any communications medium.
- Generally stated, the present invention is directed to a method and system for providing notification of utility status to a remote location. Typically, this notification takes the form of a meter reading message, including such information as power outage, low voltage, or information to a utility or other end user regarding the current status of a utility meter. An exemplary embodiment of the present invention may be recognized as a system including at least one input, a microprocessor, a universal bus, a universal serial port, and at least one communications slot.
- The system is attached (either physically or via a remote connection) to the utility meter, from which an input signal is received. The system is additionally connected to an output device, such as a radio frequency transmitter, a modem, a coaxial cable, and so on. These output devices communicate with a system microprocessor through the use of a universal communications interface and a universal bus. The universal communications interface is connected to one or more slots, which are operative to accept various forms of output devices. The universal communications interface is equipped with “plug and play” technology, so that the interface may recognize a connected output device and relay signals between the microprocessor and output device in the proper data format.
- Generally, the system transmits a status message containing the current meter reading and/or any trouble condition via the connected output device to a receiver, so that the status of the monitored utility may be instantly known at a remote location. Specifically, the microprocessor monitors the input signal for a trouble condition. A “trouble condition” is typically defined as a specific value which the input signal must not exceed or fall below. In the event that the trouble condition is reached, the microprocessor transmits a status message of a type in accordance with its programming. The microprocessor sends the status message across the universal bus to the universal communications interface, which in turn modifies the data format of the status message such that an output device connected to the slot may accept and relay the message.
- That the invention improves over the drawbacks of prior document classification systems and accomplishes the advantages described above will become apparent from the following detailed description of the embodiments and the appended drawings and claims.
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FIG. 1 is a signal flow block diagram displaying field use of an exemplary automated meter reading system in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of an exemplary automated meter reading system in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. - The exemplary embodiment relates to a system for automated meter reading (AMR). The
AMR system 100 of the present invention is equipped with a universal communications bus coupled to a universal communications port, which allows the device to operate with interchangeable communications devices. The AMRsystem 100 is also equipped with “plug and play” technology, so that theAMR system 100 is able to recognize and communicate with a variety of communications devices that may be plugged into its universal communications port. Accordingly, with proper configuration, an appropriate communications device may he plugged into theAMR system 100 to enable the transmission and reception of AMR data over any given type of communications medium. Of course, the communications medium selected by the utility company for AMR transmission and reception dictates the type of communications device that must be plugged into theAMR system 100. - The following description of exemplary embodiments of the present invention will refer to the drawing, in which like numerals indicate like parts throughout the several figures. The exemplary embodiments will be discussed with particular reference to an
AMR system 100 adapted for power. However, it should be kept in mind that the present invention may also be adapted for other types of utilities, such as water and gas. -
FIG. 1 displays a signal diagram of anexemplary AMR system 100 in accordance with the present invention. As shown, the exemplary AMR system may accept data inputs from multiple sources, and send data through multiple output connections in a variety of data formats.FIG. 1 is intended only to show a possible use of the exemplary embodiment, and accordingly the figure and following text should be regarded as an illustration rather than limitation of use. - The AMR
system 100 may be connected to a variety of meters, such as anelectric meter 110,water meter 112,gas meter 114, and so on. One AMR system may be used to monitor multiple meters, or each meter may have a dedicated system connected. Further, theAMR system 100 may accept additional signals from utilities such as atamper detection monitor 116, avoltage monitor 117, anoutage notification monitor 118, or a reconnect/disconnect monitor 119. Alternately, the AMR system may have built-in functionality to monitor these events. - The
AMR system 100 receives input data from the monitored meters in a variety of formats. Typically, the data takes the form of a voltage or current level present in a given meter, although alternate embodiments may accept radio frequency (R/F) data, pressure level, temperature, and so on. When this input signal reaches a certain threshold for a specific period of time, theAMR system 100 transmits a notification signal via a connected output device to a receiving device. - Sample output transmissions include a R/
F transmission 101, a DTMF signal sent across atelephone network 102, or a data signal transmitted through a computer I/O port 103, such as a serial, parallel, or USB port. The AMR system may be programmed to transmit on one or more connected devices in one or more signal formats. Exemplary receiving devices include apager 140, apersonal computer 150, afacsimile machine 160, autility billing system 170, or anoutage management system 180. For example, asingle AMR system 100 may transmit a first signal across thetelephone network 102 to apager 140, notifying a technician of a power outage at the monitoredelectric meter 110. Simultaneously, the system may send a R/F transmission 101 to abilling system 170, notifying the billing system to temporarily suspend billing a customer's account until such time as the electric meter is repaired. -
FIG. 2 shows a block diagram of anexemplary AMR system 100 in accordance with the present invention. As shown, theexemplary AMR system 100 includes avoltage input interface 202 and acurrent input interface 204. Voltage and current are received from a power line (not show). As should be apparent to those of skill in the art, the input interfaces may be adapted for input from a single phase or three-phase power source. Thevoltage input interface 202 andcurrent input interface 204 are coupled to an analog-to-digital conversion device 206, such as an RMS converter. Digital signals representing the converted voltage and current are then fed to theprocessor 208, where the utility usage readings are measured and processed in a conventional manner. - The
processor 208 is controlled by firmware stored in thenon-volatile data storage 214.Non-volatile storage 214 may include RAM and/or ROM and may be scalable in capacity. RAM may be programmable and re-programmable, so that operational parameters of theAMR system 100 may be changed. Thenon-volatile storage 214 may be re-programmed remotely through a communications device. Alternatively,non-volatile storage 214 may be re-programmed locally through anIRDA interface 224, or the like. As shown, theAMR system 100 may include additional components, such as: a reconnect/disconnect interface 119 for enabling re-connect and disconnect of utility services; atamper detection device 116 operable to detect physical tampering with theAMR system 100; apower supply 212; a battery back-upinterface 210; and/or anLCD display 218. Other components not shown may include an outage notification interface, a voltage monitoring interface and a temperature monitoring interface. Still other components will occur to those of ordinary skill in the art. - The
AMR system 100 is equipped with auniversal communications interface 228, which allows the system to communicate via any medium, such as: R/E, telephone, cable, fiber optics, satellite, power line carriers, etc. Theuniversal communications interface 228 sends and receives data to and from a communications device (not shown), via ports orslots Slot 1 230 andslot 2 232 each provide inputs and outputs for coupling with communications devices (not shown). Communications devices may be coupled to theslots universal communication interface 228. Theuniversal communications interface 228 also sends and receives data to and from theprocessor 208 via auniversal bus 234. - In a preferred embodiment, the
universal bus 234 comprises a 4-bit parallel bus. By using a 4-bit parallel bus, theAMR system 100 may transfer up to four bits of information simultaneously from theuniversal communications interface 228 to theprocessor 208, and vice-versa. This permits data from a single source to be rapidly transmitted to and from the processor. Further, thebus 234 may multiplex data transmissions originating from or sent to multiple sources. That is, rather than transmitting a single data bit from a single source interfaced withslot 1 230, then transmitting the next data bit from a second source interfaced withslot 2 232, the bus may simultaneously transmit data to or from up to four devices connected to theuniversal communications interface 228. For example, a R/F transmitter sending data to a remote location may be connected to slot 1 230, a transmitter operative to notify a pager upon voltage loss may be connected to slot 2 232, another transmitter operative to call a cell phone and play a prerecorded message upon tamper detection may be connected to a third slot, and so on. Theuniversal bus 234 permits theprocessor 208 to send multiple bits simultaneously to a single device, thus speeding data transmission rates, or to communicate with several devices simultaneously, thus allowing signal multiplexing. - In alternate embodiments, the
universal bus 234 may be an 8-bit bus, 16-bit bus, or bus of any other size without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. - Due to the fact that data generated internal to the AMR system 100 (i.e., the processor 208) will be digital and data generated external to the
AMR system 100 may be analog, theuniversal communications interface 228 may comprise analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters. Theuniversal communications interface 228 may also comprise such components as a clock, shift registers, multiplexers, and the like for facilitating the transfer of data between the processor and various types of communications devices. Theuniversal communications interface 228 may include its own processor and non-volatile storage or may be controlled by theprocessor 208 and utilize thenon-volatile storage 214 of the AMR device. Plug-and-play software or firmware may be stored in a non-volatile storage for enabling theuniversal communications interface 228 to recognize a communications device that is plugged into aslot - Accordingly, the
AMR system 100 of the present invention has the ability to send and receive data in ASCII code, DTMF signals, or any other type of signal or data transfer protocol. As an example of the advantages of the universal communications capabilities of the present invention, theAMR system 100 may transfer digital data directly to a digital computer, a fax machine, alphanumeric display cell phone, or a pager of a utility company without the need for a DTMF-to-ASCII converter at the utility company. - An exemplary embodiment of the present invention may be configured to individually or simultaneously read power, water and/or gas meters. When configured to read several meters simultaneously, an
exemplary AMR system 100 is positioned at a central meter and additional remote circuitry is placed at one or more remote meters. The remote circuitry is programmed to collect data from a remote meter and to send the data to theAMR system 100 via a communications device, such as an R/F modem. Data is then processed and transmitted from theAMR system 100 to a utility company via theuniversal communications interface 228. - Alternate embodiments of the present invention will become apparent to those having ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains. Such alternate embodiments are considered to be encompassed within the spirit and scope of the present invention.
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AMR system 100 may include additional functionality not herein specifically described. For example, the system may accept to transmit signals in data formats other than those explicitly specified. TheAMR system 100 may also have more or less communications slots than enumerated, or may have auniversal bus 234 of a size other than four bits. Many other modifications and additional features will become evident in view of the preceding description of the embodiments of the invention. It should be understood, therefore, that the foregoing relates only to certain embodiments of the invention, and that numerous changes may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the following claims.
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