METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETECTING AND REPORTING MANIPULATIONS OF AN ENERGY METER

DE602021055183T2Active Publication Date: 2026-06-03HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC
Filing Date
2021-10-28
Publication Date
2026-06-03

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing energy meter tampering detection methods are ineffective against various types of tampering, including those using ESD, jammer devices, microwave sources, and physical damage, and lack cost-effective solutions to detect all forms of tampering reliably.

Method used

A system utilizing a neural network algorithm with multiple sensors to detect and classify tampering by analyzing parameters such as magnetic field, temperature, and vibration, combined with a communication module to report suspected tampering to utility companies.

Benefits of technology

Effectively identifies and reports various forms of energy meter tampering, reducing energy theft and operational losses by providing a cost-effective and reliable detection method.

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