Pre-Grant Publication Number: 20110029461
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Notes: Provides description and key dates of smart meter implementation in Ontario.
Plan:
* smart meters that are capable of recording hourly data for every customer
* a two-way communication system that transfers data to and from the meter by
the distrib
Submitted by: Stephanie Scott
Last updated: Saturday Mar 19 2011 03:10 PM
Data Source: internet search
Notes: Research related to Smart Meters has been in progress since 1931. However, significant patenting activity in this area has been observed since 1991 and as of today, a large number of patent and non-patent publications are available. Smart Meters provide a
Submitted by: Stephanie Scott
Last updated: Saturday Mar 19 2011 03:21 PM
Data Source: internet search
Notes: Provides possible power communication networks for electric power. Published power pricing metering and communication networks.
Predates Patent Feb 2009.
Submitted by: Stephanie Scott
Last updated: Saturday Mar 19 2011 07:41 PM
Data Source: internet search
Notes: This is a fairly detailed description of PG&E's SmartMeter system. It seems to be similar to Mr. Hardin's invention. However, it doesn't seem to directly return status information to consumers. Rather, this is available after the fact on PG&E's
Submitted by: Aaron Alpert
Last updated: Monday Apr 18 2011 03:18 AM
Notes: More background information.
Submitted by: Noah Stern
Last updated: Monday Apr 18 2011 02:53 PM
Data Source: internet search
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