Method and system for mobile wireless shut-off of utility service

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APP PUB NO 20080290986A1
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11804948

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A method and system for transmitting signals to control a utility service from a drive-by or walk-by control unit includes an electronically controlled shut-off valve in a supply line for the utility service. The shut-off valve has a solenoid that communicates electronically with a meter transceiver used by a metering device. A transmitter is included in the walk-by or drive-by control unit and sends a signal to the wireless transceiver to operate the solenoid to close the valve or to open the valve. After this action occurs, the meter transceiver will send an acknowledge signal to the control unit to confirm that the shut-off valve has been opened or closed.

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BADGER METER INC4545 WEST BROWN DEER ROAD MILWAUKEE WI 53224

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Brandt, Brian E West Bend, WI 10 45
Laughlin-Parker, Kelly Waukesha, WI 8 148
Niemuth, Chris Grafton, WI 1 19

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