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