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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 07, 2010
Filed:
Mar. 07, 2007
Bruce M. Bakken, Greenfield, WI (US);
David J. Lowe, Grafton, WI (US);
Mark Lazar, New Berlin, WI (US);
Michele R. B. Malinowski, Hartford, WI (US);
Bruce M. Bakken, Greenfield, WI (US);
David J. Lowe, Grafton, WI (US);
Mark Lazar, New Berlin, WI (US);
Michele R. B. Malinowski, Hartford, WI (US);
Badger Meter, Inc., Milwaukee, WI (US);
Abstract
An out-of-route collection capability is provided for an AMR data collection system of a type that collect readings within a geographic area using a radio. If a transmission is received from an out-of-route transmitter, its location is based on a geographic location of the data collector as the data collector receives data from the out-of-route transmitter. The location can further be determined by evaluating a received signal strength indicator (RSSI) for the transmission. The out-of-route transmitter is identified by association with a transmitter identification number. The out-of-route transmitters can be added to the route through operations at the central office.