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System and method for monitoring and controlling remote devices
Thomas D. Petite,Richard M. Huff +1 more
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In this article, the authors present a system for monitoring a variety of environmental and/or other conditions within a defined remotely located region by using a plurality of wireless transmitters (614), each integrated into a sensor (612) adapted to monitor a particular data input.Abstract:
The present invention is generally directed to a system for monitoring a variety of environmental and/or other conditions within a defined remotely located region. In one aspect, a system is configured to monitor utility meters (613) in a defined area. The system is implemented by using a plurality of wireless transmitters (614), each integrated into a sensor (612) adapted to monitor a particular data input. The system also includes a plurality of transceivers (221) that are dispersed throughout the region at defined locations. The system uses a local gateway (210) to translate and transfer information from the transmitters to a dedicated computer (260) on a network (230). The dedicated computer collects, compiles and stores the data for retrieval upon client demand across the network. The computer further includes means for evaluating the received information and identifying an appropriate control signal to be applied at a designated actuator.read more
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