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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 28, 2014
Filed:
Dec. 22, 2011
Chad Wolter, Breezy Point, MN (US);
Damian Bonicatto, Pequot Lakes, MN (US);
Chad Wolter, Breezy Point, MN (US);
Damian Bonicatto, Pequot Lakes, MN (US);
Landis+Gyr Technologies, LLC, Pequot Lakes, MN (US);
Abstract
Aspects of the present disclosure are directed towards communications over current-carrying power distribution lines. In accordance with one or more embodiments, respective sets of utility-based data indicative of a reading of utility usage taken at different times are communicated. First sets of the data corresponding to readings taken during a first time period are communicated and, thereafter, second sets of the data corresponding to readings taken during a second time period are communicated and interleaved with portions of error correction code (ECC) data. Prior to receiving at least some of the ECC data, the first sets of data are interpreted and access is provided to the interpreted data. After all of the ECC data has been received, the ECC data is used to verify the first sets of data, correct the first sets of data, and access to is provided to the verified first sets of data.