POWER METER DISCONNECT SWITCH OPERATION
    21.
    发明申请
    POWER METER DISCONNECT SWITCH OPERATION 有权
    电力仪表断开操作

    公开(公告)号:US20150309545A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-10-29

    申请号:US14260459

    申请日:2014-04-24

    发明人: Kenneth C. Shuey

    IPC分类号: G06F1/26 G06F1/28 H02J4/00

    摘要: Techniques are disclosed herein for improved power meter disconnect switch operation, which may include opening and/or closing of the disconnect switch. In particular, for reasons such as reduction of electromechanical stress on the disconnect switch, the disconnect switch may be operated based, at least in part, on a voltage at the load side of the disconnect switch. For example, in some cases, the disconnect switch may be opened slightly before a zero crossover of a waveform corresponding to the load side voltage. As another example, in some cases, the disconnect switch may be closed slightly before or slightly after a zero crossover of a waveform corresponding to the load side voltage.

    摘要翻译: 本文公开了用于改进的功率计断开开关操作的技术,其可以包括断开开关的打开和/或关闭。 特别地,由于诸如减少断开开关上的机电应力的原因,可以至少部分地基于断开开关的负载侧的电压来操作断开开关。 例如,在某些情况下,在对应于负载侧电压的波形的零交叉之前,可以稍微打开断开开关。 作为另一示例,在一些情况下,断开开关可以稍稍在与负载侧电压对应的波形的零交叉之后稍微闭合。

    Techniques for clock recovery in a mobile information collection network following a power outage
    22.
    发明授权
    Techniques for clock recovery in a mobile information collection network following a power outage 有权
    停电后移动信息收集网络中的时钟恢复技术

    公开(公告)号:US09078050B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-07-07

    申请号:US13729898

    申请日:2012-12-28

    IPC分类号: G08C25/00 H04Q9/00

    摘要: Clock reference data may be recovered or updated in networks that include line-powered devices and other devices susceptible to power outages. For example, for a mobile information collection network, one or more devices with extended clock holdover may be strategically deployed throughout the mobile information collection network to provide reference clock data. As another example, battery-powered devices may be woken up in order to provide clock reference data to other devices. Alternatively or additionally, the battery-powered devices may be configured to periodically broadcast their clock reference data to other devices.

    摘要翻译: 时钟参考数据可以在包括线路供电设备和易于断电的其他设备的网络中恢复或更新。 例如,对于移动信息收集网络,可以在整个移动信息收集网络中策略地部署具有扩展时钟保持的一个或多个设备以提供参考时钟数据。 作为另一示例,可以唤醒电池供电的设备,以便向其他设备提供时钟参考数据。 或者或另外,电池供电的设备可以被配置为周期性地将其时钟参考数据广播到其他设备。

    IP ENCAPSULATION AND ROUTING OVER WIRELESS RADIO NETWORKS
    23.
    发明申请
    IP ENCAPSULATION AND ROUTING OVER WIRELESS RADIO NETWORKS 审中-公开
    IP无线无线网络中的IP封装和路由

    公开(公告)号:US20140192719A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-10

    申请号:US14157716

    申请日:2014-01-17

    IPC分类号: H04L29/06

    摘要: Various methods of operating a wireless mesh network are disclosed herein. According to various embodiments, an Internet Protocol (IP) router generates IP addresses for wireless sensor nodes that do not have native support for the IP protocol stack. The IP router then receives and translates an incoming IP request and routes the incoming IP request to the appropriate wireless sensor node. In some embodiments, an IP data packet can be encapsulated and routed using an IP router and an IP bridge device. In other embodiments, an Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) session can be managed over a wireless mesh network.

    摘要翻译: 本文公开了操作无线网状网络的各种方法。 根据各种实施例,因特网协议(IP)路由器为不具有对IP协议栈的本机支持的无线传感器节点生成IP地址。 然后,IP路由器接收并转换传入的IP请求,并将传入的IP请求路由到适当的无线传感器节点。 在一些实施例中,可以使用IP路由器和IP网桥设备来封装和路由IP数据分组。 在其他实施例中,可以通过无线网状网络来管理因特网控制消息协议(ICMP)会话。

    TECHNIQUES FOR CLOCK RECOVERY FOLLOWING A POWER OUTAGE
    24.
    发明申请
    TECHNIQUES FOR CLOCK RECOVERY FOLLOWING A POWER OUTAGE 有权
    针对电源故障时钟恢复的技术

    公开(公告)号:US20140184424A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-03

    申请号:US13729898

    申请日:2012-12-28

    IPC分类号: G08C25/00

    摘要: Clock reference data may be recovered or updated in networks that include line-powered devices and other devices susceptible to power outages. For example, for a mobile information collection network, one or more devices with extended clock holdover may be strategically deployed throughout the mobile information collection network to provide reference clock data. As another example, battery-powered devices may be woken up in order to provide clock reference data to other devices. Alternatively or additionally, the battery-powered devices may be configured to periodically broadcast their clock reference data to other devices.

    摘要翻译: 时钟参考数据可以在包括线路供电设备和易于断电的其他设备的网络中恢复或更新。 例如,对于移动信息收集网络,可以在整个移动信息收集网络中策略地部署具有扩展时钟保持的一个或多个设备以提供参考时钟数据。 作为另一示例,可以唤醒电池供电的设备,以便向其他设备提供时钟参考数据。 或者或另外,电池供电的设备可以被配置为周期性地将其时钟参考数据广播到其他设备。

    DIGITAL RECEIVER PERFORMANCE IN THE PRESENCE OF IMAGE FREQUENCIES
    25.
    发明申请
    DIGITAL RECEIVER PERFORMANCE IN THE PRESENCE OF IMAGE FREQUENCIES 有权
    数字接收机在图像频率存在的性能

    公开(公告)号:US20140098838A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-04-10

    申请号:US14051116

    申请日:2013-10-10

    IPC分类号: H04B1/7156

    CPC分类号: H04B1/7156 H04B1/715

    摘要: A digital Radio Frequency (RF) receiver may exhibit image frequencies and these image frequencies may be mathematically related to the intermediate frequency (IF) that is utilized for transmission and reception. In accordance with an embodiment, channel switching may be performed to identify an appropriate receive frequency in the presence of image frequencies on other channels. In accordance with another embodiment, data on a receive channel is evaluated to determine whether the data is inverted, and then appropriate correction may be performed on subsequently received data.

    摘要翻译: 数字射频(RF)接收机可以呈现图像频率,并且这些图像频率可以在数学上与用于发送和接收的中频(IF)有关。 根据实施例,可以执行信道切换以在存在其他信道上的图像频率的情况下识别适当的接收频率。 根据另一个实施例,评估接收信道上的数据以确定数据是否被反转,然后可以对随后接收的数据执行适当的校正。

    SYNCHRONOUS FREQUENCY HOPPING SPREAD SPECTRUM METHOD FOR MESH NETWORKS
    26.
    发明申请
    SYNCHRONOUS FREQUENCY HOPPING SPREAD SPECTRUM METHOD FOR MESH NETWORKS 有权
    同步网络的同步频率传播频谱方法

    公开(公告)号:US20160112090A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-04-21

    申请号:US14517108

    申请日:2014-10-17

    IPC分类号: H04B1/7156

    摘要: Synchronous FHSS networks operating within mesh networks typically require a certain amount of network traffic to maintain time as well as for executing other functions, such as registration and neighbor discovery. The concepts presented in this disclosure provide a mesh network with enhanced communication capabilities without adding significant hardware or firmware costs to nodes within the network. The disclosed concept of using acquisition channels (frequencies) integrated within FHSS pseudo-random sequences speeds network responses to conditions like outage and restoration. Assignment of unique hop sequences by hop level or at time of manufacture can guarantee minimal network contention while minimizing system network traffic.

    摘要翻译: 在网状网络内运行的同步FHSS网络通常需要一定量的网络流量来维持时间以及执行其他功能,如注册和邻居发现。 在本公开中呈现的概念提供具有增强的通信能力的网状网络,而不向网络内的节点增加显着的硬件或固件成本。 公开的使用集成在FHSS伪随机序列中的采集通道(频率)的概念加速了网络响应,例如中断和恢复。 通过跳跃级别或制造时分配唯一跳序列可以保证最小的网络争用,同时最小化系统网络流量。

    Wireless network communication nodes with opt out capability
    27.
    发明授权
    Wireless network communication nodes with opt out capability 有权
    具有选择退出功能的无线网络通信节点

    公开(公告)号:US09160682B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-10-13

    申请号:US13826594

    申请日:2013-03-14

    摘要: Techniques are disclosed herein for providing wireless network communication nodes with opt-out capabilities. Such capabilities may, for example, allow particular customers to opt out of a typical full-scale communication mode such that their associated equipment operates at least temporarily in a limited communication mode. The limited communication mode may limit customer exposure to emissions resulting from RF communications near their homes or other areas, which may be attractive to customers such as those with health or other emission-related concerns.

    摘要翻译: 本文公开了用于为无线网络通信节点提供选择退出功能的技术。 这样的功能可以例如允许特定客户选择退出典型的全规模通信模式,使得其相关联的设备至少在有限的通信模式中暂时运行。 有限的通信模式可能会限制客户对其家庭或其他区域附近的RF通信产生的排放量的影响,这对于具有健康或其他排放相关问题的客户可能是有吸引力的。

    USING LOAD-SIDE VOLTAGE AND AN AUXILIARY SWITCH TO CONFIRM THE CLOSE OR OPEN STATUS OF A METER DISCONNECT SWITCH
    28.
    发明申请
    USING LOAD-SIDE VOLTAGE AND AN AUXILIARY SWITCH TO CONFIRM THE CLOSE OR OPEN STATUS OF A METER DISCONNECT SWITCH 有权
    使用负载电压和辅助开关来确认仪表断开开关的关闭或打开状态

    公开(公告)号:US20150247900A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-09-03

    申请号:US14193909

    申请日:2014-02-28

    IPC分类号: G01R31/327 G01R1/30 G01R19/00

    CPC分类号: G01R22/065 G01R31/3277

    摘要: The invention relates to a method and system for secure confirmation of the status of a metering disconnect switch. By utilizing both a mechanical auxiliary switch and the reading of a load-side voltage immediately after a switch operation, a nearly certain decision can be achieved that the state of the relay is accurately known. This invention will prevent a motorized or solenoid driven switch operator from achieving a close or open state of the switch that otherwise could be uncertain.

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及一种用于安全地确认计量断开开关的状态的方法和系统。 通过利用机械辅助开关和在开关操作之后立即读取负载侧电压,可以实现几乎一定的决定,即继电器的状态被准确地知道。 本发明将防止电动或电磁驱动的开关操作者实现交换机的关闭或打开状态,否则可能是不确定的。

    METER DATA COLLECTION
    29.
    发明申请
    METER DATA COLLECTION 有权
    米数据收集

    公开(公告)号:US20130106616A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-05-02

    申请号:US13662056

    申请日:2012-10-26

    IPC分类号: G08C15/06

    摘要: A metering device may be configured to communicate with other devices in an advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) system. For example, a metering device may be configured to communicate with a collection device. To enable such communications, a collection device may send a wake-up-tone and/or a request message to a metering device. Based on the request message, a metering device may send data to the collection device. Metering communication networks may be mobile and/or fixed. For example, a mobile collection device may use a wireless signal to interrogate a metering device to retrieve data from the metering device.

    摘要翻译: 计量设备可以被配置为与高级计量基础设施(AMI)系统中的其他设备进行通信。 例如,计量装置可以被配置为与收集装置通信。 为了实现这种通信,收集装置可以向计量装置发送唤醒音和/或请求消息。 基于请求消息,计量设备可以向收集设备发送数据。 计量通信网络可以是移动的和/或固定的。 例如,移动收集设备可以使用无线信号来询问计量设备以从计量设备检索数据。