Collection system with a hybrid node performing both fixed network and mobile communications

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9801113
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13716356

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A mobile interrogator can be used in a system for hybrid employment of fixed network and mobile network communications. The system includes communication nodes. At least some of the communication nodes operate in a fixed network mode using one or more fixed wireless network communication protocols. At least some other of the communication nodes operate in a mobile mode in which they transmit meter data to a mobile device using one or more mobile communication protocols. The mobile device is configured to communicate with the mobile mode communication nodes using the one or more mobile communication protocols and to communicate with the fixed network mode communication nodes using the one or more fixed wireless network communication protocols. As a result, the performance of both fixed and mobile networks can be improved. A hybrid system can be realized that provides a utility company with advantages of both fixed and mobile networks.

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ELSTER SOLUTIONS LLC208 SOUTH ROGERS LANE RALEIGH NC 27610

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Baker, Marvin C Wake Forest, US 3 35
Higgins, Peter J Chapel Hill, US 1 8
Holman, D Mark Curham, US 1 8
Makgill,, Jr Stephen S Raleigh, US 2 13
Yee, Roberta Raleigh, US 3 34

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