Neptune Technology Group Inc.

Jim Brennan

David Paul Hamilton

John Bilodeau

Warren Wynn

David Pettit

Richard Kynard

Quentin Easterling

Dan White

Mohammed Ali

Joe Cely

Ed Poorbaugh

Burt Carter

Jerry Wayne Lovett

Tim Bianchi

Jerry Lovett

A fixed network for automatically reading a utility meter system has been developed. The network includes multiple meter interface units (MIUs) that each collect data from a designated utility meter. The collected data is transmitted to a primary data collector. The network includes multiple data collectors and each MIU identifies its own primary data collector based on signal quality between the collector and the MIU. The network includes a central host computer that is used to receive the collected data from the primary data collectors.

Fixed network for an automatic utility meter reading system

A measuring meter system with communications and features protocols for monitoring the meter has been developed. The system includes a meter that monitors usage of a distribution system, an electronic data recorder that processes data from the meter, and an external unit that controls the processing of data in the electronic data recorder with a communication protocol. The communication protocol includes an initialization signal, an interval identification signal, and a clock signal.

Communications and features protocol for a measuring water meter

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Tallassee, AL, United States of America

Jim Brennan