Water smart meter reading and management device and water smart meter reading and management program

The smart water meter reading and management device integrates with diverse water rate systems to automate meter reading and billing, addressing labor inefficiencies and system complexity, enhancing efficiency and user convenience.

JP2026121605APending Publication Date: 2026-07-24WATER LINKS CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
JP2026089015
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2026-05-27
Publication Date
2026-07-24

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing water supply systems face high labor costs and inefficiencies in meter reading due to the need for manual data collection from analog meters, exacerbated by aging workforces and unique water rate systems across municipalities, making the transition to smart meters costly and complex.

Method used

A smart water meter reading and management device connected to cloud-based data storage and water utility rate systems via APIs, capable of receiving, converting, and exporting meter reading data, calculating usage and charges, and notifying users, while accommodating different data formats and systems across utilities.

Benefits of technology

Facilitates seamless integration of smart water meters with existing water rate systems, reducing labor costs, enhancing efficiency, and improving user convenience through automated data management and notification.

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Abstract

This invention provides a smart water meter reading and management device that allows for easy integration of smart water meters with the water rate systems independently operated by each water utility. [Solution] The present invention relates to a water smart meter reading and management device 31 which is connected directly or via API to data storage 21, 22 on the cloud and directly or via API to water rate systems 41, 42 owned by a water utility, wherein the water smart meter reading and management device 31 has a function (31a) to receive meter reading data from water smart meters 11 to 14 via wireless communication through the data storage 21, 22 on the cloud at predetermined intervals, and a function (31b) to export the meter reading data received by the function (31a) to the water rate systems 41, 42.
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