Programming electric meter global positioning system coordinates using smart device
Smart device applications streamline smart meter GPS coordinate programming by capturing and transmitting installation data, reducing installation complexity and time.
AU2021239899B2Pending Publication Date: 2026-07-09LANDIS GYR TECH INC
Patent Information
- Application Number
- AU2021239899
- Authority / Receiving Office
- AU · AU
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2020-03-18
- Filing Date
- 2021-03-04
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-09
- Estimated Expiration
- 2041-03-04
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Conventional smart meter installation processes require multiple pieces of equipment to program GPS coordinates, complicating the installation process.
Method used
A method and system using a smart device application to capture a photograph of the smart meter, extract GPS coordinates from metadata, and transmit them to a remote server for storage in the smart meter's memory, simplifying the installation process by eliminating the need for separate GPS programming equipment.
Benefits of technology
Reduces installation time and complexity by leveraging smart device technology to automate GPS coordinate programming for smart meters, enhancing efficiency and accuracy.
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Abstract
A method for programming global positioning system (GPS) coordinates for a smart meter includes receiving, by a server remote from the smart meter, an image file of a photograph of the smart meter; recognizing identification information of the smart meter from the image file; extracting GPS coordinates from metadata of the received image file; transmitting the GPS coordinates and instructions to store the GPS coordinates to the smart meter identified by the identification information; and storing, by a processor of the smart meter, the GPS coordinates in a memory of the smart meter.
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