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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 02, 2013
Filed:
Apr. 11, 2011
Kelvin L. Woltring, Gresham, OR (US);
Wayne A. Case, Portland, OR (US);
Christian N. Staats, Portland, OR (US);
Kenneth M. Wegrzyn, Hillsboro, OR (US);
Kelvin L. Woltring, Gresham, OR (US);
Wayne A. Case, Portland, OR (US);
Christian N. Staats, Portland, OR (US);
Kenneth M. Wegrzyn, Hillsboro, OR (US);
Schmitt Industries, Inc., Portland, OR (US);
Abstract
According to various embodiments disclosed herein, battery power may be conserved by reducing the number of transmissions made by a liquid level monitoring system. The efficiency of a liquid level monitoring system may also be improved by reducing or avoiding fuel outages and unnecessary replenishment. Certain embodiments may be configured according to a schedule for making measurements. The measurement may then be compared against one or more thresholds to determine whether to transmit the measurements. A variety of thresholds may be specified and utilized to determine when it is appropriate to transmit the measurements. Further, various embodiments may be configured to detect a change in a monitored condition. Upon the detection of a change in the monitored condition, a measurement may be made and compared to an established threshold for a tank.