System and method for tamper detection in a utility meter

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9435665
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14175833

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A tamper detection system for a utility meter includes an emitter configured to emit light and a detector configured to receive light. The tamper detection system also includes a light modifying feature coupled to an interior surface of a meter cover. An end portion of the light modifying feature is configured to be positioned proximate to the emitter and the detector while the meter cover is in a closed position relative to the utility meter. The light modifying feature is also configured to alter a direction of travel of the emitted light and to direct the emitted light toward the detector while the meter cover is in the closed position relative to the utility meter.

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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
Aiken, Brian Matthew Boulder, US 9 135

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