Automated meter reading system and energy conservation method using same

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9285243
APP PUB NO 20120022812A1
SERIAL NO

13260708

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The present invention provides a meter retrofit and method for use thereof, utilizing a transducer with an encoder driven by a rotating shaft of a meter reading dial, the transducer including a plurality of encoder contacts surrounding a rotation axis, with each encoder contact connected to a magnetic switch. A wiper connects to the shaft and rotates around the rotation axis, sequentially contacting the plurality of encoder contacts, providing a variable signal to a monitoring device.

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  • THE RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Longtin, Jon P Stony Brook, US 4 50

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