公开(公告)号：US20170019809A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-19

申请号：US15120418

申请日：2015-03-05

Applicant: NEC Corporation

Inventor： Naoki SAIKUSA

IPC: H04W24/10 ,  H04W72/04 ,  H04L12/26 ,  H04L29/08

CPC classification number: H04W24/10 ,  G01D4/004 ,  H04L43/08 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04L67/325 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W72/0473 ,  Y02B90/242 ,  Y02B90/246 ,  Y04S20/322 ,  Y04S20/42 ,  Y04S40/18

Abstract: A metering device (11) is configured to collect meter reading data and transmit the meter reading data to a remote system (13) through a wireless communication network (12). Further, the metering device (11) is configured to adjust a start timing of predetermined communication based on predetermined information that is received before starting the predetermined communication after restoration of power supply to the metering device (11). As a result, for example, it is possible to adjust a communication start timing of the metering device according to the situation of the occurrence of a power supply interruption or the situation at the time of a power supply restoration.

Abstract translation: 计量装置（11）被配置为收集抄表数据并通过无线通信网络（12）将抄表数据发送到远程系统（13）。 此外，计量装置（11）被配置为基于在恢复到计量装置（11）的电力供应之后，基于在开始预定通信之前接收到的预定信息来调整预定通信的开始定时。 结果，例如，可以根据发生电源中断的情况或电源恢复时的情况来调整计量装置的通信开始定时。

公开(公告)号：US20170019248A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-19

申请号：US15124746

申请日：2014-09-30

Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA

Inventor： Mustafa Asan MUSTAFA ,  Georgios KALOGRIDIS ,  Zhong FAN

IPC: H04L9/00 ,  G06F21/64

CPC classification number: H04L9/008 ,  G01D4/004 ,  G06F21/645 ,  G06F2221/2115 ,  H04L9/007 ,  H04L9/3265 ,  H04L63/0428 ,  H04L2209/42

Abstract: A method for validating data received by a first party from a second party, the data comprising an aggregate sum of units of data recorded by one or more metering devices, the method comprising: receiving, at the first party, the aggregate sum of units of data from the second party and an encrypted aggregate sum of the units of data from a message aggregator to which each metering device has reported its readings, the aggregate sum being encrypted using an encryption key associated with the second party, encrypting the sum of the units of the data received from the second party using the encryption key; and comparing the result of encrypting the sum of the units of data received from the second party with the encrypted aggregate sum received from the message aggregator.

Abstract translation: 一种用于验证第一方从第二方接收的数据的方法，所述数据包括由一个或多个计量设备记录的数据单元的总和，所述方法包括：在所述第一方接收所述第一方单元的总和总和 来自第二方的数据和来自每个计量设备报告其读数的消息聚合器的数据单元的加密总和总和，使用与第二方相关联的加密密钥来加密总和，加密单元的总和 使用加密密钥从第二方接收的数据; 以及将从第二方接收的数据单元的总和的加密与从消息聚合器接收的加密的总和加密的结果进行比较。

公开(公告)号：US09518838B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-13

申请号：US14377832

申请日：2013-02-26

Applicant: PANASONIC CORPORATION

Inventor： Shinji Yamamoto ,  Masaki Koyama ,  Takayuki Sasaki ,  Tomoaki Mizuta ,  Tomohide Furuya ,  Kenji Kuniyoshi

IPC: G08C19/16 ,  G06Q50/06 ,  G01D4/00 ,  H04B3/54 ,  H04Q9/00

CPC classification number: G01D4/004 ,  H04B3/546 ,  H04B2203/5433 ,  H04Q9/00 ,  H04Q2209/30 ,  H04Q2209/40 ,  H04Q2209/60 ,  H04Q2209/70 ,  H04Q2209/82 ,  H04Q2209/88 ,  Y02B90/242 ,  Y04S20/322

Abstract: The slave is used in an energy management system for collecting meter-reading data from an energy meter for measuring an amount of electric energy supplied from a power source to a predetermined place through a distribution line. The slave includes: a first interface unit configured to communicate with an upper device; a second interface unit configured to communicate with an electric appliance installed in the predetermined place; and a third interface unit configured to perform first wireless communication using an electric wave with a communication terminal. One of the first interface unit and the second interface unit is a wired communication unit configured to perform power line communication using the distribution line, and the other of the first interface unit and the second interface unit is a wireless communication unit configured to perform second wireless communication using an electric wave.

Abstract translation: 从动装置用于能量管理系统，用于从能量计收集抄表数据，用于通过分配线测量从电源提供给预定位置的电能量。 从设备包括：第一接口单元，被配置为与上位装置进行通信; 第二接口单元，被配置为与安装在预定位置的电器通信; 以及第三接口单元，被配置为使用与通信终端的电波进行第一无线通信。 第一接口单元和第二接口单元之一是被配置为使用分配线进行电力线通信的有线通信单元，第一接口单元和第二接口单元中的另一个是被配置为执行第二无线通信的无线通信单元 使用电波进行通信。

公开(公告)号：US09510066B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-29

申请号：US12889610

申请日：2010-09-24

Applicant: Mark K. Cornwall ,  James P. Ogle

Inventor： Mark K. Cornwall ,  James P. Ogle

IPC: H04Q9/00 ,  G01D4/00

CPC classification number: H04Q9/00 ,  G01D4/00 ,  G01D4/002 ,  G01D4/004 ,  H04Q2209/00 ,  H04Q2209/10 ,  H04Q2209/40 ,  H04Q2209/50 ,  H04Q2209/60 ,  Y02B90/242 ,  Y04S20/322

Abstract: Disclosed are apparatus and related methodologies for transmitting data related to utility conditions between monitoring locations and a central and/or data collection facility using a meter reading system. Collection of both corrected and uncorrected data from meters is achieved to thereby provide backup data in case of corrector failure. The presently disclosed subject matter also provides for the collection of telemetry data and alarms from correctors and recorders over a meter reading system. Two-way communications over a meter reading system is also provided to permit data transmission to selected endpoint devices.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于使用抄表系统在监视位置与中央和/或数据收集设施之间传送与实用程序条件相关的数据的装置和相关方法。 实现从仪表收集校正和未校正的数据，从而在校正器故障的情况下提供备份数据。 目前公开的主题还提供了通过抄表系统从校正器和记录器收集遥测数据和报警。 还提供了通过抄表系统的双向通信以允许数据传输到所选择的端点设备。

公开(公告)号：US09485325B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-01

申请号：US14285290

申请日：2014-05-22

Applicant: Itron, Inc.

Inventor： Christopher Lloyd Osterloh ,  James Patrick Ogle ,  Bret Gregory Holmdahl

IPC: H04L12/28 ,  H04L29/08 ,  G01D4/00 ,  H04Q9/00

CPC classification number: H04L67/322 ,  G01D4/004 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04L67/325 ,  H04Q9/00 ,  H04Q2209/60 ,  Y02B90/242 ,  Y04S20/322

Abstract: A utility company may schedule when and how endpoints report resource consumption data based on relative priorities of endpoints or the customers associated therewith. By associating endpoints with one of multiple different quality of service (QoS) levels, and sending each endpoint a reporting schedule based on its respective QoS level, the utility company may configure prioritized reporting of resource consumption data by endpoints of an advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) with automatic meter reading (AMR).

Abstract translation: 公用事业公司可以根据端点或与其相关联的客户的相对优先级来安排端点何时以及如何报告资源消耗数据。 通过将端点与多个不同服务质量（QoS）级别中的一个相关联，并且基于其相应的QoS级别向每个端点发送报告调度，公用事业公司可以通过高级计量基础设施（AMI）的端点来配置资源消耗数据的优先级报告 ）具有自动抄表（AMR）。

公开(公告)号：US20160294322A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-06

申请号：US14963051

申请日：2015-12-08

Applicant: LSIS CO., LTD.

Inventor： HUN PARK ,  YOUNG GYU YU

IPC: H02S50/00 ,  G01R21/133

CPC classification number: H02S50/00 ,  G01D4/004 ,  G01R21/133 ,  H02J3/382 ,  Y02B70/346 ,  Y02B90/242 ,  Y04S20/322 ,  Y04S20/38 ,  Y04S20/525

Abstract: A load power monitoring system includes: an external power supply source; a renewable energy source configured to generate power or store a power applied from the external power supply source, and discharge the generated or stored power; a distribution board configured to distribute a power applied from the external power supply source or the renewable energy source to an electronic device; a power measurement device configured to detect power amount data of at least one of the external power supply source and the renewable energy source; a second power measurement device configured to detect power amount data distributed to the electronic device; and a monitoring server configured to collect power amount data detected by each of the power measurement devices and monitor a power of a load on the basis of the collected power amount data.

Abstract translation: 负载功率监控系统包括：外部电源; 可再生能源，其被配置为产生电力或存储从所述外部电源提供的电力，并且对所产生或存储的电力进行放电; 配电板，被配置为将从外部电源或可再生能源施加的电力分配到电子设备; 功率测量装置，被配置为检测所述外部电源和可再生能源中的至少一个的电量数据; 第二功率测量装置，被配置为检测分配给所述电子设备的功率量数据; 以及监视服务器，被配置为收集由每个所述功率测量装置检测到的电力量数据，并且基于所收集的电量数据监视负载的电力。

公开(公告)号：US09429453B1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-30

申请号：US14667336

申请日：2015-03-24

Applicant: Symmons Industries, Inc.

Inventor： Tim O'Keeffe ,  Beth Mercurio ,  Kirk Mellits ,  Ryan Hall ,  Christina Mendat ,  Christopher Catinella ,  Ben Clement

IPC: G01F1/34 ,  G01F1/68

CPC classification number: G01D4/004 ,  G01F1/34 ,  G01F1/68 ,  G01F15/063 ,  Y02B90/242 ,  Y02B90/247 ,  Y04S20/322 ,  Y04S20/50

Abstract: A water usage device for sensing, measuring, collecting, and transmitting water usage data to a remote processing device via a cloud-based communication network and a system for and a method of monitoring and managing water usage in commercial and residential settings that include scheduling preventive maintenance based on current and accumulated water usage data and historical data correlating water usage to repairs.

Abstract translation: 一种用于通过基于云的通信网络向远程处理设备传送，测量，收集和传送用水数据的用水装置，以及用于在商业和住宅设置中监测和管理用水的系统和方法，包括调度预防 基于当前和累积的用水数据和历史数据的维护，将用水量与维修相关联。

公开(公告)号：US09410996B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-09

申请号：US13908263

申请日：2013-06-03

Applicant: EATON CORPORATION ,  GEORGIA TECH RESEARCH CORPORATION

Inventor： Liang Du ,  Yi Yang ,  Ronald Gordon Harley ,  Thomas G. Habetler ,  Dawei He

IPC: G01R21/06 ,  G01R19/00 ,  G01D4/00

CPC classification number: G01R21/06 ,  G01D4/004 ,  G01R19/00 ,  Y02B90/242 ,  Y04S20/322 ,  Y04S20/38

Abstract: A system is for a plurality of different electric load types. The system includes a plurality of sensors structured to sense a voltage signal and a current signal for each of the different electric loads; and a processor. The processor acquires a voltage and current waveform from the sensors for a corresponding one of the different electric load types; calculates a power or current RMS profile of the waveform; quantizes the power or current RMS profile into a set of quantized state-values; evaluates a state-duration for each of the quantized state-values; evaluates a plurality of state-types based on the power or current RMS profile and the quantized state-values; generates a state-sequence that describes a corresponding finite state machine model of a generalized load start-up or transient profile for the corresponding electric load type; and identifies the corresponding electric load type.

Abstract translation: 一种系统用于多种不同的电负载类型。 该系统包括多个传感器，其被构造为感测用于每个不同电负载的电压信号和电流信号; 和处理器。 处理器从相应的不同电负载类型的传感器获取电压和电流波形; 计算波形的功率或电流RMS曲线; 将功率或电流RMS分布量化为一组量化状态值; 评估每个量化状态值的状态持续时间; 基于功率或电流RMS分布和量化的状态值来评估多个状态类型; 生成状态序列，描述相应的电负荷类型的广义负载起动或瞬态轮廓的对应有限状态机模型; 并识别相应的电负载类型。

公开(公告)号：US09400191B2

公开(公告)日：2016-07-26

申请号：US13871975

申请日：2013-04-26

Applicant: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute

Inventor： Hyun-Hak Kim ,  Tae-Wook Heo ,  Kwang-Soo Kim ,  Jong-Arm Jun

IPC: G08B23/00 ,  G01D4/00 ,  H04Q9/00

CPC classification number: G01D4/002 ,  G01D4/004 ,  H04Q9/00 ,  Y02B90/242 ,  Y02B90/246 ,  Y04S20/322 ,  Y04S20/42

Abstract: A method for transmitting, storing and managing data by compressing data packets to be transmitted and received over an advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) network with low-capacity memory and low-transfer rate. A number of transmission packets may be reduced using at least one of a bitmap interval algorithm that assigns a bitmap value to each interval, thereby reducing a number of request packets, a repeated-bitmap interval algorithm that represents sequential data values as bitmap values by toggling a bit value between 0 and 1 in each data value when a change occurs in the sequential data values, and a run-length encoding algorithm that compresses data by encoding run length of sequential identical data.

Abstract translation: 一种用于通过压缩通过具有低容量存储器和低传输速率的高级计量基础设施（AMI）网络发送和接收的数据分组来发送，存储和管理数据的方法。 可以使用对每个间隔分配位图值的位图间隔算法中的至少一个减少多个传输分组，从而减少多个请求分组，重复位图间隔算法，其通过切换来表示顺序数据值作为位图值 当在顺序数据值中发生变化时，每个数据值中的0和1之间的位值，以及通过编码顺序相同数据的游程长度来压缩数据的游程长度编码算法。

公开(公告)号：US20160116303A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-28

申请号：US14923161

申请日：2015-10-26

Applicant: Hydro-Care International Inc.

Inventor： Matthew W. Rose ,  Frank Burns ,  Tom Remmers ,  Matt Maher Peterson

IPC: G01D4/00 ,  G06Q50/06

CPC classification number: G06F3/04817 ,  G01D4/004 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  G06F17/241 ,  G06Q50/06 ,  G06T11/206 ,  G06T2200/24 ,  Y02B90/242 ,  Y02B90/245 ,  Y04S20/322 ,  Y04S20/38 ,  Y04S20/40

Abstract: The systems and methods described herein are directed to resource monitoring and resource consumption analytics. Resource usage is tracked through a gateway device monitoring resources using remote input sensors, and usage data is transmitted to a central processing unit whereby the data is interpreted and compared with usage over time and site conditions such as weather. For example, incoming usage data is compared with resource signatures in a signature library representing an ideal usage or historical usage for given site condition. This data is interpreted into simple command displays with alerts, alarms, thereby reporting and alerting to an end-user via multiple delivery mechanisms, of potential sources of resource waste or loss. Further, the alerts or alarms can include easily interpreted recommendations to allow a non-skilled worker to take corrective procedures to maximize efficient use of the consumable resources.

Abstract translation: 本文所述的系统和方法涉及资源监控和资源消耗分析。 通过使用远程输入传感器监视资源的网关设备跟踪资源使用情况，将使用数据传输到中央处理单元，从而将数据解释并与时间上的使用以及诸如天气的场所条件进行比较。 例如，将输入的使用数据与表示给定站点条件的理想使用或历史使用的签名库中的资源签名进行比较。 该数据被解释为具有警报，警报的简单命令显示，从而通过多个传递机制向终端用户报告和警告资源浪费或丢失的潜在来源。 此外，警报或警报可以包括易于解释的建议，以允许非技术工人采取校正过程以最大限度地有效利用消耗品资源。