Title:
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMMUNICATION BETWEEN REMOTE LOCATIONS
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2002049222
Kind Code:
A8
Abstract:
A communication system regulates communication between a utility and a customer. The communication system can be adapted as a payment metering system by incorporating a utility host, a meter, and customer interface. A payment medium can be used for transferring payment onto the system. Meter read information can be uploaded onto the payment medium where desired. A control can also be included in the system and located remote from the meter to accommodate monitoring of the meter where desired and any additional communication (Figure 4).
Inventors:
DAY MARK E
Application Number:
PCT/US2001/048254
Publication Date:
September 06, 2002
Filing Date:
December 14, 2001
Export Citation:
Assignee:
CIC GLOBAL LLC (US)
International Classes:
G01D4/00; H04B10/112; (IPC1-7): H04B/
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