公开(公告)号：US09793716B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-17

申请号：US14260459

申请日：2014-04-24

Applicant: Elster Solutions, LLC

Inventor： Kenneth C. Shuey

IPC: G06F1/26 ,  H02J4/00 ,  H02J13/00 ,  G01R35/00 ,  G01R21/06 ,  G01R21/133 ,  G01R22/06

CPC classification number: H02J4/00 ,  G01R21/06 ,  G01R21/133 ,  G01R22/063 ,  G01R35/00 ,  H02J13/0079 ,  Y02B70/3225 ,  Y04S20/222

Abstract: 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.

公开(公告)号：US09698865B2

公开(公告)日：2017-07-04

申请号：US15148648

申请日：2016-05-06

Applicant: ELSTER SOLUTIONS, LLC

Inventor： Robert T. Mason, Jr. ,  Kenneth C. Shuey ,  Rodney C. Hemminger ,  Kuor Hsin Chang

IPC: H04B1/7156 ,  H04W84/18 ,  H04B7/26 ,  H04H20/16 ,  H04B1/713

CPC classification number: H04B1/7156 ,  H04B1/713 ,  H04B7/2628 ,  H04B2001/71563 ,  H04H20/16 ,  H04W84/18

Abstract: 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.

公开(公告)号：US20140269272A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13826594

申请日：2013-03-14

Applicant: ELSTER SOLUTIONS, LLC

Inventor： Kenneth C. Shuey ,  Robert T. Mason, JR. ,  Andrew J. Borleske ,  Stephen J. Worth ,  Christopher Germano

IPC: G01D4/00 ,  H04L12/927

CPC classification number: H04L47/80 ,  G01D4/004 ,  H04L47/822 ,  H04L47/824 ,  Y02B90/242 ,  Y02B90/246 ,  Y04S20/322 ,  Y04S20/42

Abstract: 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.

Abstract translation: 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。

公开(公告)号：US20160112090A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-21

申请号：US14517108

申请日：2014-10-17

Applicant: ELSTER SOLUTIONS, LLC.

Inventor： Robert T. Mason, JR. ,  Kenneth C. Shuey ,  Rodney C. Hemminger ,  Kuor Hsin Chang

IPC: H04B1/7156

CPC classification number: H04B1/7156 ,  H04B1/713 ,  H04B7/2628 ,  H04B2001/71563 ,  H04H20/16 ,  H04W84/18

Abstract: 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.

Abstract translation: 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。

公开(公告)号：US09160682B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-13

申请号：US13826594

申请日：2013-03-14

Applicant: Elster Solutions, LLC

Inventor： Kenneth C. Shuey ,  Robert T. Mason Jr. ,  Andrew J. Borleske ,  Stephen J. Worth ,  Christopher Germano

IPC: H04L5/00 ,  H04L12/927 ,  G01D4/00 ,  H04L12/911

CPC classification number: H04L47/80 ,  G01D4/004 ,  H04L47/822 ,  H04L47/824 ,  Y02B90/242 ,  Y02B90/246 ,  Y04S20/322 ,  Y04S20/42

Abstract: 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.

Abstract translation: 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。

公开(公告)号：US20150247900A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-03

申请号：US14193909

申请日：2014-02-28

Applicant: ELSTER SOLUTIONS, LLC

Inventor： Kenneth C. Shuey ,  Garry M. Loy

IPC: G01R31/327 ,  G01R1/30 ,  G01R19/00

CPC classification number: G01R22/065 ,  G01R31/3277

Abstract: 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.

Abstract translation: 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。

公开(公告)号：US20140161114A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-12

申请号：US13706765

申请日：2012-12-06

Applicant: ELSTER SOLUTIONS, LLC

Inventor： Kenneth C. Shuey

IPC: H04W56/00

CPC classification number: H04W56/0015 ,  G06Q50/06 ,  H02J13/0075 ,  H04Q9/00 ,  H04Q2209/25 ,  H04Q2209/60 ,  Y02E60/7853 ,  Y04S40/126

Abstract: A method, wireless network, and device are disclosed for determining the phase with which a device on an electrical distribution network is associated. At least one device on the electrical distribution network may be associated with a known phase out of multiple possible phases. This device may store the phase information in its memory. A control node may initiate a phase scan process to determine the relative phase of other devices with respect to the phase of the control node, including the device that has the known phase association. When the phase scan process encounters the device that has the known phase association, the control node may recognize the known phase and calculate the phase associations of the other devices in the electrical distribution network using delay information stored in the other devices.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于确定与配电网络上的设备相关联的相位的方法，无线网络和设备。 配电网络上的至少一个设备可能与多个可能相位中的已知阶段相关联。 该设备可以将相位信息存储在其存储器中。 控制节点可以启动相位扫描过程以确定其他设备相对于控制节点的相位的相对相位，包括具有已知相位关联的设备。 当相位扫描过程遇到具有已知相位关联的设备时，控制节点可以识别已知相位，并使用存储在其他设备中的延迟信息来计算配电网络中的其他设备的相位关联。

公开(公告)号：US20160277066A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-22

申请号：US15148648

申请日：2016-05-06

Applicant: ELSTER SOLUTIONS, LLC

Inventor： Robert T. Mason, JR. ,  Kenneth C. Shuey ,  Rodney C. Hemminger ,  Kuor Hsin Chang

IPC: H04B1/7156 ,  H04H20/16 ,  H04W36/00 ,  H04B7/26 ,  H04W60/04

CPC classification number: H04B1/7156 ,  H04B1/713 ,  H04B7/2628 ,  H04B2001/71563 ,  H04H20/16 ,  H04W84/18

Abstract: 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.

Abstract translation: 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。

公开(公告)号：US20150309545A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-29

申请号：US14260459

申请日：2014-04-24

Applicant: Elster Solutions, LLC

Inventor： Kenneth C. Shuey

IPC: G06F1/26 ,  G06F1/28 ,  H02J4/00

CPC classification number: H02J4/00 ,  G01R21/06 ,  G01R21/133 ,  G01R22/063 ,  G01R35/00 ,  H02J13/0079 ,  Y02B70/3225 ,  Y04S20/222

Abstract: 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.

Abstract translation: 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。

公开(公告)号：US20140098838A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-10

申请号：US14051116

申请日：2013-10-10

Applicant: Elster Solutions, LLC

Inventor： Kenneth C. Shuey ,  Rodney C. Hemminger ,  John R. Holt ,  Brent Brian

IPC: H04B1/7156

CPC classification number: H04B1/7156 ,  H04B1/715

Abstract: 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.

Abstract translation: 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。