Exemplary methods for marking packets include in response to receiving a packet,
determining whether the packet has been classified, and in response to determining the …

A method of initializing a meter reading device that communicates a current meter value of a
meter to a central metering facility includes capturing, by a camera, an optical image of the …

Utility meters are devices that, among other things, mea Sure the consumption of a utility
provided commodity, Such as electric energy, gas, or Water, by a residence, factory …

Systems, methods, and apparatuses are disclosed in which a meter may detect and record
transient conditions for a billing period. The transient conditions may be stored in a queue …

A metering device includes a first transformer that receives an analog waveform and
generates a first stepped-down output signal; a second transformer that receives the analog …

There is disclosed a plastic mating ring for a meter cover and base assembly. The mating
ring includes provisions for attaching the meter cover to the mating ring and the mating ring …

0004 2. Description of Related Art 0005 Meter devices are well known in the art. If fact,
nearly every utility serviced structure, ie, a home, office, or building, has a meter connected …

A metering system is provided including a smartcard reader and peripheral computer in
communication with a metering apparatus. A smartcard with memory, microprocessor, and …

A utility meter comprises a measurement circuit configured to measure commodity
consumption and provide consumption data. A memory in the meter is configured to store …

A method and/or a system of a secure network bootstrap of devices in an automatic meter
reading network is disclosed. A method of a network interface card in an automatic meter …