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.

A monitoring system compares real-time energy consumption against historical route data to provide drivers with immediate operational feedback.

Segmenting transmission into two messages reduces battery energy use while conveying reverse flow and end-of-life diagnostics.

Smart flow meter system loads K-factor data via RFID tags to eliminate manual entry errors and expand data capacity.

A magnet apparatus on a dial and a magnetic field sensor on a cover generate signals to detect rotation, identifying missing dial hands or external tampering.

A broadband access hub connects to fiber networks and wirelessly supplies services to meter-mounted premise devices.

Dynamic thresholds adjust for ambient temperature to reduce false positives from self-heating, improving detection accuracy.

A meter register captures energy from a reading device to power internal circuits.

A communication module integrates with LED street lights to establish two-way paths for data transmission.

A browser-based interface device connects to intelligent electronic devices via Ethernet, enabling direct user data exchange through a touch-sensitive display.

A two-stage outage estimator analyzes smart meter event messages to determine power states across grid feeders.

A meter reading device routes encrypted utility data through a mobile phone intermediary to provide direct consumer access.

A sensor transmits the time difference between measurement and transmission instants to enable precise data logging.

A CMOS optical reading system uses a low-power microprocessor to compare image values against defined thresholds for accurate motion detection.

An electronic electricity meter detects individual load patterns to validate measurement accuracy in real time.

Proxy controllers aggregate residential data to reduce central processing load and redundant communications.

Segments aggregate signals into plateaus and applies probabilistic models to resolve simultaneous device transitions.

Compares temporal event patterns between load connection points and distribution lines to identify connectivity conditions and detect non-technical losses.

Optical sensors replace contact probes in a rotatable bridge housing, eliminating mechanical damage risks while maintaining measurement precision.

A power monitoring system uses a communication intermediary to aggregate energy data from external sources and internal loads.

A voltage pattern analysis system calculates signal correlations to identify misassociated utility meters.

Property Communication Nodes use a broker service to provide reliable, hands-free communication for elderly users without manual operation.