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United States of America Patent
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Issued Date -
Aug 8, 2013
app pub date -
Feb 2, 2012
filing date -
Feb 2, 2012
priority date (Note) -
Abandoned
status (Latency Note)
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Abstract
Disclosed are apparatus and system as well as associated and/or corresponding methodology for exchanging utility consumption data and control information between a consumption measurement device and a utility management system. The presently disclosed subject matter provides for employing a WiFi enable transceiver incorporated as a part of a cable company device such as a set top box. The WiFi transceiver is configured to receive consumption information from a consumer's utility meter (electricity, gas, water) and to transmit the received information to the utility provider by way of the cable company's communications infrastructure. Control signal may also be sent from the utility company to the consumption measurement device by way of the cable company's communications infrastructure.
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