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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 24, 2007
Filed:
Feb. 22, 2005
Robert Dusenberry, Newman Lake, WA (US);
Barry Cahill-o'brien, Spokane, WA (US);
Robert Dusenberry, Newman Lake, WA (US);
Barry Cahill-O'Brien, Spokane, WA (US);
Itron, Inc., Liberty Lake, WA (US);
Abstract
A distributed meter reading terminal provides meter communication capabilities. For example, an operator may approach one or more meters with a portable first portion of a distributed meter reading apparatus. Communication is established between the first portion of the distributed meter reading apparatus and the one or more meters so that data can be collected from the one or more meters. Communication is then established between the first portion of the distributed meter reading apparatus and a second portion of the distributed meter reading apparatus, which may also be portable and which may include processing capabilities that allow for the management of collected data. The collected data is then transferred from the first portion to the second portion of the distributed meter reading apparatus. The first portion of the distributed meter reading apparatus and the second portion of the distributed meter reading apparatus may otherwise operate independently.