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 accordance with one aspect of the invention, a
system is configured to monitor utility meters in a defined area. The
system is implemented by using a plurality of
wireless transmitters, wherein each
wireless transmitter is integrated into a sensor adapted to monitor a particular
data input. The system also includes a plurality of transceivers that are dispersed throughout the region at defined locations. The system uses a local gateway to translate and transfer information from the transmitters to a dedicated computer on a network. 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, the system further including means for applying the
control signal at a designated
actuator.