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Summary / Description
| Summary / Description | A meter that monitors usage of a water distribution system by a client is provided. The meter includes a wireless communications system operable to communicatively couple the meter to a wireless network to provide two-way communication between the meter and the wireless network.... |
Basic Information
| Type of Prior Art | Issued Patents - US |
| Country | United States of America |
| Patent/Application # | 12/299,493 |
| Kind Code | United States (US) - United STATES Patent - A |
| Patentee Name | Walter Scott Williamson, James Scott Williamson, Jack Ryan Williamson |
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| URL | http://www.google.com/patents/a... |
| Filing Date | May 4, 2007 |
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Notes / To Do
| Notes | There are many claims which this infringes on. |
Excerpt
Excerpt 1. A meter that monitors usage of a water distribution system by a client, comprising:
a wireless communications system operable to communicatively couple the meter to a wireless network to provide two-way communication between the meter and the wireless network;
3. The meter of claim 2, further comprising a meter shut-off system comprising a valve, wherein the meter shut-off system is operable to open the valve to permit water distribution to the client and close the valve to prevent water distribution to the client, wherein the meter shut-off system is operable to open or close the valve in response to an instruction received via the wireless network. |
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7. The meter of claim 6, wherein the meter is operable to monitor the power system and transmit a communication concerning the status of the power system via the wireless network.
7. The meter of claim 6, wherein the meter is operable to monitor the power system and transmit a communication concerning the status of the power system via the wireless network.
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3. The meter of claim 2, further comprising a meter shut-off system comprising a valve, wherein the meter shut-off system is operable to open the valve to permit water distribution to the client and close the valve to prevent water distribution to the client, wherein the meter shut-off system is operable to open or close the valve in response to an instruction received via the wireless network.
3. The meter of claim 2, further comprising a meter shut-off system comprising a valve, wherein the meter shut-off system is operable to open the valve to permit water distribution to the client and close the valve to prevent water distribution to the client, wherein the meter shut-off system is operable to open or close the valve in response to an instruction received via the wireless network.
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1. A meter that monitors usage of a water distribution system by a client, comprising:
a wireless communications system operable to communicatively couple the meter to a wireless network to provide two-way communication between the meter and the wireless network;
1. A meter that monitors usage of a water distribution system by a client, comprising:
a wireless communications system operable to communicatively couple the meter to a wireless network to provide two-way communication between the meter and the wireless network;
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