Electronic Measuring Point Identification via Contactless Transmitter
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for identifying and assigning measuring points to consumption meters, especially in electronic meters, are prone to errors due to manual input and lack clear electronically analyzable identification, leading to inefficiencies and inaccuracies in data processing and evaluation.
Innovation Solution
A device and method that utilize an electronically evaluable identification feature, such as RFID tags or barcodes, to automatically assign and link measuring points to consumption data, eliminating the need for manual entry and ensuring accurate data processing by transmitting identification features contactlessly via a transmitter unit to a receiver unit connected to the consumption meter.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual input and assignment of measuring point identification is used, then the assignment lists can be maintained, but errors occur due to incorrect assignment and considerable effort is required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the manual mechanical process of entering and assigning measuring point identifications with an automated electronic system. The receiver unit automatically captures the identification feature electronically and transmits it to the evaluation unit, eliminating manual data entry and assignment processes, thereby reducing both time consumption and error rates
Solution Approach 2:
The measuring point provides its own identification feature automatically through the transmitter unit when activated by the receiver unit. The system performs self-identification without requiring external manual intervention, allowing the measuring point to service itself by providing its identification data electronically
2Ease of operation
If remote reading is used for electronic consumption meters, then consumption data can be transmitted without direct physical proximity, but clear identification of the measuring point becomes impossible
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an identification feature as an intermediary element that bridges the gap between remote reading and measuring point identification. This identification feature is transmitted electronically from the transmitter unit to the receiver unit, serving as a mediator that carries the necessary identification information during remote reading operations without requiring direct physical proximity
Solution Approach 2:
The system creates an electronic copy of the measuring point's identification feature and transmits it remotely. Instead of requiring physical access to the measuring point, the identification information is copied electronically and transmitted to the evaluation unit, preserving identification capability while enabling remote operation
3Extent of automation
If electronically readable meter identification is used in consumption meters, then remote reading is enabled, but assignment to specific measuring points requires additional lists and manual maintenance
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the meter identification and measuring point identification into a single integrated electronic transmission process. The identification feature transmitted from the measuring point directly associates the consumption data with the specific measuring point, eliminating the need for separate assignment lists and their complex manual maintenance requirements
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This solution provides a clear, error-reduced, and automated assignment of measuring points to consumption data, enhancing data processing efficiency and accuracy by eliminating manual errors and maintaining data integrity without direct physical proximity to the measuring point.
Implementation Method 1
transmits the identification feature contactlessly via a transmitter unit (40) to a receiver unit (50)
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AI summary
The device has at least one consumption meter (20) for indicating the data from at least one measurement point (10) and transferring data to a detection and evaluation unit (30). The measurement point has at least one electronically evaluatable identification property for uniquely identifying it and a transmitter (40) for sending the property to a receiver unit (50) connected to the meter or polling unit (60). An independent claim is also included for a method of electronic identification of the measurement positions of consumption meters.