System and method for tamper detection in a utility meter

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8754634
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13296188

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Systems and methods for detecting the removal of a meter cover are provided. For example, a tamper-detect energy meter may include metering circuitry, a processor, a tamper detect switch, and a cover with a switch interface surface. The tamper detect switch may be triggered from an open circuit state to a closed circuit state as the switch interface surface of the cover contacts the tamper detect switch during removal.

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ACLARA METERS LLCC/O SUN CAPITAL PARTNERS INC 5200 TOWN CENTER CIRCLE SUITE 600 BOCA RATON FL 33486

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Chamarti, Subramanyam Satyasurya Johns Creek, US 15 187
Glazebrook, Michael George Marietta, US 7 108
Nahar, Rathindra Suwanee, US 18 324
Tomson, Bruce Joni Marietta, US 11 107

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