Tariff Metering Apparatus TRIZ Cases

A smart meter synchronizes its internal clock with a collector during scheduled transmission windows to enable deep idle states between data bursts.

Segmented smart meters measure electrical current and voltage while transmitting data wirelessly, reducing installation complexity in distribution stations.

Integrates utility meter, power electronics, and communications circuitry to measure electricity usage and regulate voltage levels at customer premises.

A MEMS switch assembly enables remote power distribution switching, eliminating resistive losses and heat buildup found in solid state alternatives.

A calculation system applies a Fourier-based correction coefficient to voltage data for precise energy measurement.

A verification system validates energy feed-in quantities using smart meters and communication protocols to ensure accurate billing.

A dual rotor position sensor integrates two independent sensing channels within a shared housing to detect multiple control positions simultaneously.

Antenna indentation in meter housing reduces signal attenuation and interference from electronic components.

Separate counters track active and standby times via a power threshold, resolving the trade-off between measurement precision and device complexity.

Inductive coupling transfers meter data wirelessly through pit lids, eliminating manual wiring complexity and installation costs.

A consumption meter with a rotatable display unit resolves mounting readability issues by enabling the screen to turn relative to the fixed housing.

Intelligent electronic devices aggregate alarms from multiple nodes into a single report based on power level ownership.

A magnetic field detection device uses a lid body position adjuster to move the sensor relative to the magnet.

Segmented architecture allows component-level maintenance without invalidating metrological functions.

A meter sizing analysis system detects quantization effects in utility data to identify incorrectly sized meters.

Quantizing RMS profiles into state sequences enables accurate plug-in load identification, reducing nuisance trips caused by generic management strategies.

Image recognition extracts meter markings and totalizer values during initialization, resolving synchronization errors between visual and remote readings.

An energy database system uses unique association identifiers to link usage data with personal profiles without exposing sensitive user details.

Dynamic threshold adjustment distinguishes anomalies from fraudulent activities in non-intrusive ultrasonic flow meters.

Time synchronization device couples periodic signals onto energized power conductors, enabling monitoring devices to align data timestamps without GPS hardware.

An integrated electromechanical tap module detects leaks and excessive usage through real-time flow analysis and automated regulation.

Centralized host manages private keys and issues signed tokens, preventing unauthorized access from distributed mobile devices.

Trend change detection filters false alarms by comparing sensor data to established patterns, resolving the trade-off between accuracy and data volume.

A metallic isolation sleeve enhances signal transfer between the transmitter and radiating antenna above the pit lid.

Optical character wheel detection simplifies assembly complexity and reduces production costs for large flow measurement devices.

Smart meters switch between power line and LPWAN networks to resolve packet loss from electrical noise.

An end device decrypts and validates a generic program recipe to resolve security vulnerabilities in advanced metering infrastructure networks.

A side view fluid meter counter assembly uses a mounting bracket to orient the mechanical counter for lateral viewing.