Method and system for managing power consumption of a meter during communication activities

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9015326
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13232224

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Described herein are embodiments of methods and systems for detecting communications of a first meter board and using that detection as an indication to manage power consumption of the meter by a second meter board. In accordance with one aspect, a method is provided for detecting communications of a first meter board by a second meter board. In one embodiment, the method includes: receiving a signal, wherein the signal indicates a presence of communication activities between a first processor and another device over a network; and managing power consumption of the meter while the first processor is communicating with the other device over the network.

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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
Manoosingh, Lane Leslie Marietta, US 5 34
Tomson, Bruce Joni Marietta, US 11 107

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