Goods & Services

Data processing apparatus; data and file management and database software; input and output apparatus for use with data processing and computing apparatus, all for receiving and transmitting to and from the computer and data processing apparatus; computer hardware and software; data transmission and data collection apparatus; databases, namely hardware and software for organizing, storing and accessing data; hardware and software for storing data and for facilitating its recovery and archiving (warehouse software); computer memory, namely hardware and software for collecting and storing data; software, in particular for recording, transferring and processing data in energy supply networks; computer application software for use in implementing the Internet of Things (IoT); computer hardware modules for use in electric devices using the Internet of Things (IoT); cloud computing software; downloadable cloud computing software; platform software; network services; computer software for wireless network communications; all of the aforesaid relating to management and control of energy and energy consumption Design and development of software for control, regulation and monitoring in the field of energy consumption; recording data relating to energy consumption in buildings; development of energy and power management systems; technological analysis relating to energy and power needs of others; technological consultancy in the fields of energy production and use; consultancy relating to technological services in the field of power and energy supply; technical consulting in the field of energy management; development, update and maintenance of software in the field of managing energy and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, energy market and trade, information on energy, energy billing and pricing, calculation and detailed breakdown of energy costs; computer hardware and software projects and development; development, updating and maintenance of software in the field of energy management and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, the energy market and trade, information on energy, billing and energy pricing, calculation and breakdown of energy costs; cloud-based data protection services; cloud computing; all of the aforesaid relating to management and control of energy and energy consumption

Goods & Services

Measuring, detecting, monitoring and controlling devices; monitoring and controlling apparatus and instruments; sensors, voltage monitoring units; monitoring apparatus for IoT enabled device; software for monitoring, analyzing, controlling and running physical network operations and remote meter monitoring; control apparatus and devices, including temperature controllers, power controllers, remote controllers, programmable controllers, ethernet controllers, energy control devices; communication modems and mobile communication terminals, network communication devices, controllers and equipment; wireless communication devices; wireless communication apparatus; communication software, processors, networks and servers; time control switches; electricity meters; smart meters; electricity metering apparatus; displays and display units, reader units for displaying the consumption of energy; monitoring and controlling apparatus and instruments for supplying energy or power; testing apparatus for meters and components thereof; computer software, particularly for the input, transfer and exploitation of data in energy supply networks, as well as for managing energy and energy customers, the collection of data on energy and on clients, the energy market and sector, the publication of reports on energy, energy invoicing and tariff-setting, for the calculation and breakdown of energy costs and administrative costs of the service provided to energy customers; electrical and electronic installations for remote control, remote metering, remote measurement and centralized remote control and components thereof for the invoicing and control of energy, transfer, processing and storage of data, calculators and computers. Testing, authentication and quality control services in the field of electricity and energy; design and development of software for control, regulation and monitoring in the field of energy consumption; recording data relating to energy consumption in buildings; development of energy and power management systems; rental of meters for the recording of energy consumption; technological analysis relating to energy and power needs of others; technological consultancy in the fields of energy production and use; consultancy relating to technological services in the field of power and energy supply; technical consulting in the field of energy management, energy savings in connection with energy efficiency and energy use and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, energy market and trade, information on energy, energy billing and pricing, calculation and detailed breakdown of energy costs; scientific analyses of data on energy; development, update and maintenance of software in the field of managing energy and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, energy market and trade, information on energy, energy billing and pricing, calculation and detailed breakdown of energy costs; updating of software for communications systems; maintenance of software for communications systems; development of software for communications systems.

Goods & Services

Data processing apparatus; data and file management and database software; input and output apparatus for use with data processing and computing apparatus, all for receiving and transmitting to and from the computer and data processing apparatus; computer hardware and software; data transmission and data collection apparatus; databases, namely hardware and software for organizing, storing and accessing data; hardware and software for storing data and for facilitating its recovery and archiving (warehouse software); computer memory, namely hardware and software for collecting and storing data; software, in particular for recording, transferring and processing data in energy supply networks; computer application software for use in implementing the Internet of Things (IoT); computer hardware modules for use in electric devices using the Internet of Things (IoT); cloud computing software; downloadable cloud computing software; platform software; network services; computer software for wireless network communications; all of the aforesaid relating to management and control of energy and energy consumption Design and development of software for control, regulation and monitoring in the field of energy consumption; recording data relating to energy consumption in buildings; development of energy and power management systems; technological analysis relating to energy and power needs of others; technological consultancy in the fields of energy production and use; consultancy relating to technological services in the field of power and energy supply; technical consulting in the field of energy management; development, update and maintenance of software in the field of managing energy and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, energy market and trade, information on energy, energy billing and pricing, calculation and detailed breakdown of energy costs; computer hardware and software projects and development; development, updating and maintenance of software in the field of energy management and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, the energy market and trade, information on energy, billing and energy pricing, calculation and breakdown of energy costs; cloud-based data protection services; cloud computing; all of the aforesaid relating to management and control of energy and energy consumption

Goods & Services

Data processing apparatus; data and file management and database software; input and output apparatus for use with data processing and computing apparatus, all for receiving and transmitting to and from the computer and data processing apparatus; computer hardware and software; data transmission and data collection apparatus; databases, namely hardware and software for organizing, storing and accessing data; hardware and software for storing data and for facilitating its recovery and archiving (warehouse software); computer memory, namely hardware and software for collecting and storing data; software, in particular for recording, transferring and processing data in energy supply networks; computer application software for use in implementing the Internet of Things (IoT); computer hardware modules for use in electric devices using the Internet of Things (IoT); cloud computing software; downloadable cloud computing software; platform software; network services; computer software for wireless network communications; all of the aforesaid relating to management and control of energy and energy consumption Design and development of software for control, regulation and monitoring in the field of energy consumption; recording data relating to energy consumption in buildings; development of energy and power management systems; technological analysis relating to energy and power needs of others; technological consultancy in the fields of energy production and use; consultancy relating to technological services in the field of power and energy supply; technical consulting in the field of energy management; development, update and maintenance of software in the field of managing energy and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, energy market and trade, information on energy, energy billing and pricing, calculation and detailed breakdown of energy costs; computer hardware and software projects and development; development, updating and maintenance of software in the field of energy management and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, the energy market and trade, information on energy, billing and energy pricing, calculation and breakdown of energy costs; cloud-based data protection services; cloud computing; all of the aforesaid relating to management and control of energy and energy consumption

Goods & Services

(1) Measuring, detecting, monitoring and controlling devices; monitoring and controlling apparatus and instruments; sensors, voltage monitoring units; monitoring apparatus for IoT enabled device; software for monitoring, analyzing, controlling and running physical network operations and remote meter monitoring; control apparatus and devices, including temperature controllers, power controllers, remote controllers, programmable controllers, ethernet controllers, energy control devices; communication modems and mobile communication terminals, network communication devices, controllers and equipment; wireless communication devices; wireless communication apparatus; communication software, processors, networks and servers; time control switches; electricity meters; smart meters; electricity metering apparatus; displays and display units, reader units for displaying the consumption of energy; monitoring and controlling apparatus and instruments for supplying energy or power; testing apparatus for meters and components thereof; computer software, particularly for the input, transfer and exploitation of data in energy supply networks, as well as for managing energy and energy customers, the collection of data on energy and on clients, the energy market and sector, the publication of reports on energy, energy invoicing and tariff-setting, for the calculation and breakdown of energy costs and administrative costs of the service provided to energy customers; electrical and electronic installations for remote control, remote metering, remote measurement and centralized remote control and components thereof for the invoicing and control of energy, transfer, processing and storage of data, calculators and computers. (1) Testing, authentication and quality control services in the field of electricity and energy; design and development of software for control, regulation and monitoring in the field of energy consumption; recording data relating to energy consumption in buildings; development of energy and power management systems; rental of meters for the recording of energy consumption; technological analysis relating to energy and power needs of others; technological consultancy in the fields of energy production and use; consultancy relating to technological services in the field of power and energy supply; technical consulting in the field of energy management, energy savings in connection with energy efficiency and energy use and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, energy market and trade, information on energy, energy billing and pricing, calculation and detailed breakdown of energy costs; scientific analyses of data on energy; development, update and maintenance of software in the field of managing energy and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, energy market and trade, information on energy, energy billing and pricing, calculation and detailed breakdown of energy costs; updating of software for communications systems; maintenance of software for communications systems; development of software for communications systems.

Goods & Services

Data processing apparatus; data and file management and database software; input and output apparatus for use with data processing and computing apparatus, all for receiving and transmitting to and from the computer and data processing apparatus; computer hardware and software; data transmission and data collection apparatus; databases, namely hardware and software for organizing, storing and accessing data; hardware and software for storing data and for facilitating its recovery and archiving (warehouse software); computer memory, namely hardware and software for collecting and storing data; software, in particular for recording, transferring and processing data in energy supply networks; computer application software for use in implementing the Internet of Things [IoT]; computer hardware modules for use in electric devices using the Internet of Things [IoT]; cloud computing software; downloadable cloud computing software; platform software; computer software for wireless network communications; all of the aforesaid relating to management and control of energy and energy consumption. Design and development of software for control, regulation and monitoring in the field of energy consumption; recording data relating to energy consumption in buildings; development of energy and power management systems; technological analysis relating to energy and power needs of others; technological consultancy in the fields of energy production and use; consultancy relating to technological services in the field of power and energy supply; technical consulting in the field of energy management; development, update and maintenance of software in the field of managing energy and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, energy market and trade, information on energy, energy billing and pricing, calculation and detailed breakdown of energy costs; computer hardware and software projects and development; development, updating and maintenance of software in the field of energy management and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, the energy market and trade, information on energy, billing and energy pricing, calculation and breakdown of energy costs; cloud-based data protection services; cloud computing; all of the aforesaid relating to management and control of energy and energy consumption; computer network services.

Goods & Services

Measuring, detecting, monitoring and controlling devices; monitoring and controlling apparatus and instruments; sensors, voltage monitoring units; monitoring apparatus for IoT enabled device; software for monitoring, analyzing, controlling and running physical network operations and remote meter monitoring; control apparatus and devices, including temperature controllers, power controllers, remote controllers, programmable controllers, ethernet controllers, energy control devices; communication modems and mobile communication terminals, network communication devices, controllers and equipment; wireless communication devices; wireless communication apparatus; communication software, processors, networks and servers; time control switches; electricity meters; smart meters; electricity metering apparatus; displays and display units, reader units for displaying the consumption of energy; monitoring and controlling apparatus and instruments for supplying energy or power; testing apparatus for meters and components thereof; computer software, particularly for the input, transfer and exploitation of data in energy supply networks, as well as for managing energy and energy customers, the collection of data on energy and on clients, the energy market and sector, the publication of reports on energy, energy invoicing and tariff-setting, for the calculation and breakdown of energy costs and administrative costs of the service provided to energy customers; electrical and electronic installations for remote control, remote metering, remote measurement and centralized remote control and components thereof for the invoicing and control of energy, transfer, processing and storage of data, calculators and computers. Testing, authentication and quality control services in the field of electricity and energy; design and development of software for control, regulation and monitoring in the field of energy consumption; recording data relating to energy consumption in buildings; development of energy and power management systems; rental of meters for the recording of energy consumption; technological analysis relating to energy and power needs of others; technological consultancy in the fields of energy production and use; consultancy relating to technological services in the field of power and energy supply; technical consulting in the field of energy management, energy savings in connection with energy efficiency and energy use and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, energy market and trade, information on energy, energy billing and pricing, calculation and detailed breakdown of energy costs; scientific analyses of data on energy; development, update and maintenance of software in the field of managing energy and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, energy market and trade, information on energy, energy billing and pricing, calculation and detailed breakdown of energy costs; updating of software for communications systems; maintenance of software for communications systems; development of software for communications systems.

Goods & Services

Data processing apparatus; data and file management and database software; input and output apparatus for use with data processing and computing apparatus, all for receiving and transmitting to and from the computer and data processing apparatus; measuring, detecting, monitoring and controlling devices and instruments; two-way communications apparatus and instruments; consumption meters; metering apparatus; consumer display units; control and data collection equipment; energy management units; computer hardware and software; data transmission and data collection apparatus; databases, namely hardware and software for organizing, storing and accessing data; hardware and software for storing data and for facilitating its recovery and archiving (warehouse software); computer memory, namely hardware and software for collecting and storing data; software, in particular for recording, transferring and processing data in energy supply networks, as well as for managing energy and energy customers, collection of data on energy and customers, the energy market and trade, the publication of reports on energy, billing and energy pricing, for the calculation and breakdown of energy costs, for the calculation and breakdown of taxes and administrative costs of the service provided to energy customers; electric and electronic installations for remote controlling, remote meter reading, remote metering and centralized remote controlling and components thereof, in particular units for billing and energy control, transfer, data processing and storage; computer application software for use in implementing the Internet of Things [IoT]; computer hardware modules for use in electric devices using the Internet of Things [IoT]; cloud computing software; downloadable cloud computing software; platform software; network services; computer software for wireless network communications; all of the aforesaid relating to management and control of energy and energy consumption Design and development of software for control, regulation and monitoring in the field of energy consumption; recording data relating to energy consumption in buildings; development of energy and power management systems; technological analysis relating to energy and power needs of others; technological consultancy in the fields of energy production and use; consultancy relating to technological services in the field of power and energy supply; technical consulting in the field of energy management, energy savings in connection with energy efficiency and energy use and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, energy market and trade, information on energy, energy billing and pricing, calculation and detailed breakdown of energy costs; scientific analyses of data on energy; development, update and maintenance of software in the field of managing energy and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, energy market and trade, information on energy, energy billing and pricing, calculation and detailed breakdown of energy costs; computer hardware and software projects and development; development, updating and maintenance of software in the field of energy management and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, the energy market and trade, information on energy, billing and energy pricing, calculation and breakdown of energy costs; technical facility planning in the field of managing energy and energy customers, data collection on energy and customers, the energy market and trade, information on energy, billing and energy pricing, calculation and breakdown of energy costs, namely establishment of specifications; establishing technical expert opinions in the field of data collection (on energy, customers, the energy market and trade); accreditation, certification, technical control, performance of technical or scientific tests by sampling equipment, apparatus and installations in the field of managing energy and energy customers, data collection on energy and customers, the energy market and trade, information on energy, billing and energy pricing, calculation and breakdown of energy costs; cloud-based data protection services; cloud computing; all of the aforesaid relating to management and control of energy and energy consumption

Goods & Services

Data processing apparatus; data and file management and database software; input and output apparatus for use with data processing and computing apparatus, all for receiving and transmitting to and from the computer and data processing apparatus; computer hardware and software; data transmission and data collection apparatus; databases, namely hardware and software for organizing, storing and accessing data; hardware and software for storing data and for facilitating its recovery and archiving (warehouse software); computer memory, namely hardware and software for collecting and storing data; software, in particular for recording, transferring and processing data in energy supply networks; computer application software for use in implementing the Internet of Things [IoT]; computer hardware modules for use in electric devices using the Internet of Things [IoT]; cloud computing software; downloadable cloud computing software; platform software; network services; computer software for wireless network communications; all of the aforesaid relating to management and control of energy and energy consumption Design and development of software for control, regulation and monitoring in the field of energy consumption; recording data relating to energy consumption in buildings; development of energy and power management systems; technological analysis relating to energy and power needs of others; technological consultancy in the fields of energy production and use; consultancy relating to technological services in the field of power and energy supply; technical consulting in the field of energy management; development, update and maintenance of software in the field of managing energy and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, energy market and trade, information on energy, energy billing and pricing, calculation and detailed breakdown of energy costs; computer hardware and software projects and development; development, updating and maintenance of software in the field of energy management and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, the energy market and trade, information on energy, billing and energy pricing, calculation and breakdown of energy costs; cloud-based data protection services; cloud computing; all of the aforesaid relating to management and control of energy and energy consumption

Goods & Services

Data processing apparatus; data and file management and database software; input and output apparatus for use with data processing and computing apparatus, all for receiving and transmitting to and from the computer and data processing apparatus; measuring, detecting, monitoring and controlling devices and instruments; two-way communications apparatus and instruments; consumption meters; metering apparatus; consumer display units; control and data collection equipment; energy management units; computer hardware and software; data transmission and data collection apparatus; databases, namely hardware and software for organizing, storing and accessing data; hardware and software for storing data and for facilitating its recovery and archiving (warehouse software); computer memory, namely hardware and software for collecting and storing data; software, in particular for recording, transferring and processing data in energy supply networks, as well as for managing energy and energy customers, collection of data on energy and customers, the energy market and trade, the publication of reports on energy, billing and energy pricing, for the calculation and breakdown of energy costs, for the calculation and breakdown of taxes and administrative costs of the service provided to energy customers; electric and electronic installations for remote controlling, remote meter reading, remote metering and centralized remote controlling and components thereof, in particular units for billing and energy control, transfer, data processing and storage; computer application software for use in implementing the Internet of Things [IoT]; computer hardware modules for use in electric devices using the Internet of Things [IoT]; cloud computing software; downloadable cloud computing software; platform software; computer software for wireless network communications; all of the aforesaid relating to management and control of energy and energy consumption. Design and development of software for control, regulation and monitoring in the field of energy consumption; recording data relating to energy consumption in buildings; development of energy and power management systems; technological analysis relating to energy and power needs of others; technological consultancy in the fields of energy production and use; consultancy relating to technological services in the field of power and energy supply; technical consulting in the field of energy management, energy savings in connection with energy efficiency and energy use and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, energy market and trade, information on energy, energy billing and pricing, calculation and detailed breakdown of energy costs; scientific analyses of data on energy; development, update and maintenance of software in the field of managing energy and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, energy market and trade, information on energy, energy billing and pricing, calculation and detailed breakdown of energy costs; computer hardware and software projects and development; development, updating and maintenance of software in the field of energy management and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, the energy market and trade, information on energy, billing and energy pricing, calculation and breakdown of energy costs; technical facility planning in the field of managing energy and energy customers, data collection on energy and customers, the energy market and trade, information on energy, billing and energy pricing, calculation and breakdown of energy costs, namely establishment of specifications; establishing technical expert opinions in the field of data collection (on energy, customers, the energy market and trade); accreditation, certification, technical control, performance of technical or scientific tests by sampling equipment, apparatus and installations in the field of managing energy and energy customers, data collection on energy and customers, the energy market and trade, information on energy, billing and energy pricing, calculation and breakdown of energy costs; cloud-based data protection services; cloud computing; all of the aforesaid relating to management and control of energy and energy consumption; computer network services.

Abstract

A method of estimating historical apparent power over time of at least one transformer device in a power network in a geographic region, the method comprising: providing training data comprising: apparent power data of a plurality of transformer devices over time in one or more geographic regions, energy consumption data over time of the power network in the respective geographic regions, and ambient environmental temperature data over time of the respective geographic regions; initialising weights of an untrained neural network comprising an input layer, a plurality of hidden layers, and an output layer, and using the training data to iteratively update the weights to minimise a loss function to produce a trained neural network configured to output an estimated apparent power of a transformer device over a time period in a geographic region from input energy consumption data and input ambient environmental temperature data of said geographic region over said time period; and inputting energy consumption data and ambient environmental temperature data over a first time period in a geographic region into the trained neural network to estimate an apparent power over the first time period of at least one transformer device in the geographic region.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01R 21/133 - Arrangements for measuring electric power or power factor by using digital technique

Goods & Services

Apparatus and consoles, all for the testing and calibration of electricity meters; calibration devices; data processing apparatus; input and output apparatus for use with data processing and computing apparatus, all for receiving and transmitting to and from the computer and data processing apparatus; measuring, detecting, monitoring and controlling devices and instruments; two-way communications apparatus and instruments; consumption meters; metering apparatus; consumer display units; control and data collection equipment; energy management units; computer hardware and software; data transmission and data collection apparatus. Installation, repair and maintenance of electronic apparatus, including calibration devices, metering apparatus, electricity meters, consumer display units, control and data collection equipment, energy management units and parts therefor; inspection of electronic apparatus, including calibration devices, metering apparatus, electricity meters, consumer display units, control and data collection equipment, energy management units; repair and maintenance services relating to calibration devices, metering apparatus, electricity meters, consumer display units, control and data collection equipment, energy management units and parts therefor. Calibration services relating to electronic apparatus; calibration of instruments.

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method of establishing a data audit trail for meter data of a meter. The method comprises the steps of capturing a meter dataset comprising at least a first value and a second value, signing the meter dataset with a first digital signature, and subsequently signing a next meter dataset and the first digital signature with a second digital signature.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01D 4/00 - Tariff metering apparatus
• H04L 9/30 - Public key, i.e. encryption algorithm being computationally infeasible to invert and users' encryption keys not requiring secrecy
• H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system

Goods & Services

Measuring, detecting, monitoring and controlling devices; monitoring and controlling apparatus and instruments; sensors, voltage monitoring units; monitoring apparatus for IoT enabled device; software for monitoring, analyzing, controlling and running physical network operations and remote meter monitoring; control apparatus and devices, including temperature controllers, power controllers, remote controllers, programmable controllers, ethernet controllers, energy control devices; communication modems and mobile communication terminals, network communication devices, controllers and equipment; Wireless communication devices; wireless communication apparatus; communication software, processors, networks and servers; time control switches; electricity meters; smart meters; electricity metering apparatus; displays and display units, reader units for displaying the consumption of energy; monitoring and controlling apparatus and instruments for supplying energy or power; testing apparatus for meters and components thereof; computer software, particularly for the input, transfer and exploitation of data in energy supply networks, as well as for managing energy and energy customers, the collection of data on energy and on clients, the energy market and sector, the publication of reports on energy, energy invoicing and tariff-setting, for the calculation and breakdown of energy costs and administrative costs of the service provided to energy customers; electrical and electronic installations for remote control, remote metering, remote measurement and centralized remote control and components thereof for the invoicing and control of energy, transfer, processing and storage of data, calculators and computers. Testing, authentication and quality control services in the field of electricity and energy; design and development of software for control, regulation and monitoring in the field of energy consumption; recording data relating to energy consumption in buildings; development of energy and power management systems; rental of meters for the recording of energy consumption; technological analysis relating to energy and power needs of others; technological consultancy in the fields of energy production and use; consultancy relating to technological services in the field of power and energy supply; technical consulting in the field of energy management, energy savings in connection with energy efficiency and energy use and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, energy market and trade, information on energy, energy billing and pricing, calculation and detailed breakdown of energy costs; scientific analyses of data on energy; development, update and maintenance of software in the field of managing energy and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, energy market and trade, information on energy, energy billing and pricing, calculation and detailed breakdown of energy costs; updating of software for communications systems; maintenance of software for communications systems; development of software for communications systems.

Goods & Services

Electricity meters; smart meters; electricity metering apparatus; displays and display units, reader units for displaying the consumption of energy; apparatus and instruments for supplying energy or power; testing apparatus for meters and components thereof; calibration stations and components thereof; computer software, particularly for the input, transfer and exploitation of data in energy supply networks, as well as for managing energy and energy customers, the collection of data on energy and on clients, the energy market and sector, the publication of reports on energy, energy invoicing and tariff-setting, for the calculation and breakdown of energy costs and administrative costs of the service provided to energy customers; electrical and electronic installations for remote control, remote metering, remote measurement and centralized remote control and components thereof for the invoicing and control of energy, transfer, processing and storage of data, calculators and computers. Testing, authentication and quality control services in the field of electricity and energy; design and development of software for control, regulation and monitoring in the field of energy consumption; recording data relating to energy consumption in buildings; development of energy and power management systems; rental of meters for the recording of energy consumption; technological analysis relating to energy and power needs of others; technological consultancy in the fields of energy production and use; consultancy relating to technological services in the field of power and energy supply; technical consulting in the field of energy management, energy savings in connection with energy efficiency and energy use and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, energy market and trade, information on energy, energy billing and pricing, calculation and detailed breakdown of energy costs; scientific analyses of data on energy; development, update and maintenance of software in the field of managing energy and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, energy market and trade, information on energy, energy billing and pricing, calculation and detailed breakdown of energy costs.

Goods & Services

Electricity meters; smart meters; computer software; electricity metering apparatus; apparatus and instruments for measuring, detecting, monitoring, accumulating, controlling and storing electricity. Software engineering; software development, programming and implementation; testing, authentication and quality control services in the field of electricity and energy; design and development of software for control, regulation and monitoring in the field of air conditioning and energy consumption; recording data relating to energy consumption in buildings; development of energy and power management systems; rental of meters for the recording of energy consumption; technological analysis relating to energy and power needs of others; technological consultancy in the fields of energy production and use; consultancy relating to technological services in the field of power and energy supply.

Goods & Services

Electricity meters; smart meters, namely, electric meters; downloadable computer software for communicating data to and/or from the smart electricity meters; electricity metering apparatus; apparatus and instruments for measuring, detecting, monitoring, accumulating, controlling and storing electricity Software engineering; software development, programming and implementation; testing, authentication and quality control services in the field of electricity and energy; design and development of software for control, regulation and monitoring in the field of air conditioning and energy consumption; recording data relating to energy consumption in buildings; development of energy and power management systems; rental of meters for the recording of energy consumption; technological analysis relating to energy and power needs of others; technological consultancy in the fields of energy production and use; consultancy relating to technological services in the field of power and energy supply

Abstract

A conductor connection device with a contact element at one side thereof, a printed circuit board with the conductor connection device, and a utility meter with the printed circuit board are provided. In order to reduce production costs of the conductor connection device without increasing the production costs of the printed circuit board or the utility meter and without affecting operational safety, the conductor connection device comprises a conductor clamping element that is accessible via the second side thereof, and the printed circuit board comprises a through-hole that is aligned with the conductor clamping element.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 12/71 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures
• G01R 22/06 - Arrangements for measuring time integral of electric power or current, e.g. electricity meters by electronic methods
• H01R 4/36 - Conductive members located under tip of screw
• H01R 12/58 - Fixed connections for rigid printed circuits or like structures characterised by the terminals terminals for insertion into holes

Abstract

A system includes a processor and a non-transitory, computer-readable memory that includes instructions executable by the processor for causing the processor to perform operations. The operations include accessing data communications associated with energy consumption from premises data sources located at a premises. Additionally, the operations include generating a premises data set using the data communications associated with the energy consumption and wrapping the premises data set with a set of permissions using a privacy management operation. Further, the operations include receiving a request from an entity to access the premises data set and determining that the entity is permitted to access the premises data set based on the set of permissions. Moreover, the operations include providing the premises data set to the entity.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 9/40 - Network security protocols

Abstract

A system includes a processor and a non-transitory, computer-readable memory that includes instructions executable by the processor for causing the processor to perform operations. The operations include accessing data communications associated with energy consumption from premises data sources located at a premises. Additionally, the operations include generating a premises data set using the data communications associated with the energy consumption and wrapping the premises data set with a set of permissions using a privacy management operation. Further, the operations include receiving a request from an entity to access the premises data set and determining that the entity is permitted to access the premises data set based on the set of permissions. Moreover, the operations include providing the premises data set to the entity.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 9/40 - Network security protocols

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method of establishing a data audit trail for meter data of a meter. The method comprises the steps of capturing a meter dataset comprising at least a first value and a second value, signing the meter dataset with a first digital signature, and subsequently signing a next meter dataset and the first digital signature with a second digital signature.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 30/04 - Billing or invoicing
• G06Q 50/06 - Energy or water supply
• H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system

Abstract

A system includes a processor and a non-transitory, computer-readable memory that includes instructions executable by the processor for causing the processor to perform operations. The operations include accessing data communications associated with energy consumption from premises data sources located at a premises. Additionally, the operations include generating a premises data set using the data communications associated with the energy consumption and wrapping the premises data set with a set of permissions using a privacy management operation. Further, the operations include receiving a request from an entity to access the premises data set and determining that the entity is permitted to access the premises data set based on the set of permissions. Moreover, the operations include providing the premises data set to the entity.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 9/40 - Network security protocols
• H04L 9/00 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols
• B60L 55/00 - Arrangements for supplying energy stored within a vehicle to a power network, i.e. vehicle-to-grid [V2G] arrangements

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method of establishing a data audit trail for meter data of a meter. The method comprises the steps of capturing a meter dataset comprising at least a first value and a second value, signing the meter dataset with a first digital signature, and subsequently signing a next meter dataset and the first digital signature with a second digital signature.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
• G06Q 30/04 - Billing or invoicing
• G06Q 50/06 - Energy or water supply

Abstract

An anti-tamper device for a utility meter, in particular for an enclosure thereof, providing a guideway for a sealing element, wherein in a sealed state of the utility meter, at least a section of the sealing element extends along the guideway. Furthermore, an enclosure for a utility meter comprising a socket configured for receiving an anti-tamper device, as well as a utility meter comprising an anti-tamper device, and/or an enclosure. The guideway is provided with a predetermined breaking zone configured to break when the sealing element exerts a predefined breaking force onto the anti-tamper device.

IPC Classes  ?

• G09F 3/03 - Forms or constructions of security seals
• G01R 1/04 - HousingsSupporting membersArrangements of terminals
• G01R 11/24 - Arrangements for avoiding or indicating fraudulent use

Abstract

An ingress protection assembly for leading a wire, such as a signal and/or a supply line, through a partition wall of an electrical device is provided. The ingress protection assembly includes a first wall section provided with a receiving slot extending through the first wall section in a lead-through direction and opening at an inlet facing in an assembly direction of the ingress protection assembly; and a second wall section provided with a counter slot extending through the second wall section in the lead-through direction and opening at a counter inlet facing against the assembly direction, wherein at least in a fully assembled state of the ingress protection assembly, the first wall section and the second wall section are at least partially superimposed in a projection along the lead-through direction such that the receiving slot and the counter slot together form an aperture configured for tightly encompassing the wire.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01R 22/06 - Arrangements for measuring time integral of electric power or current, e.g. electricity meters by electronic methods
• H02G 3/08 - Distribution boxesConnection or junction boxes
• H02G 3/22 - Installations of cables or lines through walls, floors or ceilings, e.g. into buildings

Abstract

A method of monitoring a functional state of an electricity meter, includes generating at least one temperature signal from which an actual temperature value of the electricity meter can be derived; determining whether the actual temperature value and/or a gradient thereof exceeds at least one threshold value derived from at least one predefined temperature curve representing predefined temperature values of the electricity meter over time according to a modelled thermal behaviour of the electricity meter. Further, a computer program, a computer-readable data carrier having stored thereon a computer program, a data carrier signal carrying a computer program, and an electricity meter configured to carry out the computer program are described. Finally, an electricity metering system, in particular an Advanced Metering Infrastructure, includes at least one electricity meter and/or at least one administration device configured to carry out a method of monitoring a functional state of an electricity meter.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01R 22/06 - Arrangements for measuring time integral of electric power or current, e.g. electricity meters by electronic methods
• G01M 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
• G01K 3/00 - Thermometers giving results other than momentary value of temperature

Abstract

A conductor connection device with a contact element at one side thereof, a printed circuit board with the conductor connection device, and a utility meter with the printed circuit board are provided. In order to reduce production costs of the conductor connection device without increasing the production costs of the printed circuit board or the utility meter and without affecting operational safety, the conductor connection device comprises a conductor clamping element that is accessible via the second side thereof, and the printed circuit board comprises a through-hole that is aligned with the conductor clamping element.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 4/36 - Conductive members located under tip of screw
• H01R 12/71 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures
• G01R 22/06 - Arrangements for measuring time integral of electric power or current, e.g. electricity meters by electronic methods
• H01R 12/58 - Fixed connections for rigid printed circuits or like structures characterised by the terminals terminals for insertion into holes

Abstract

A method for manufacturing an enclosure for a utility meter is provided, wherein at least two of a main cover part, an exterior terminal cover part, and an interior terminal cover part are at least partly formed jointly as a cover assembly in an injection moulding device. Further provided is a utility meter with an enclosure manufactured by the method.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 45/10 - Injection moulding apparatus using moulds or injection units usable in different arrangements or combinations to each other
• B29C 45/16 - Making multilayered or multicoloured articles
• G01D 4/02 - Tariff metering apparatus Details
• B29L 31/00 - Other particular articles

Abstract

Load control device, system and method for controlling a state of operation of at least one electrical load by receiving remote load control commands from at least one remote command centre with at least one receiving means of the load control device; and/or generating local load control commands with at least one local control unit of the load control device; and processing a stack of the remote load control commands and/or the local load control commands with at least one command processing unit of the load control device; and implementing an effective load control command containing at least one instruction for the effecting of the load control operations based on the stack for effecting load changing operations influencing the state of operation of the at least one electric load with at least one load interface unit of the load control device based on the at least one instruction.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 3/14 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks for adjusting voltage in ac networks by changing a characteristic of the network load by switching loads on to, or off from, network, e.g. progressively balanced loading
• H02J 13/00 - Circuit arrangements for providing remote indication of network conditions, e.g. an instantaneous record of the open or closed condition of each circuitbreaker in the networkCircuit arrangements for providing remote control of switching means in a power distribution network, e.g. switching in and out of current consumers by using a pulse code signal carried by the network

Abstract

The present invention relates to a an anti-tamper device (11, 11') for a utility meter (1), in particular for an enclosure (2) thereof, providing a guideway (23, 23') for a sealing element (20), wherein in a sealed state (S) of the utility meter (1), at least a section of the sealing element (20) extends along the guideway (23, 23'). Furthermore, the present invention relates to an enclosure (2) for a utility meter (1) comprising a socket (12) con- figured for receiving an anti-tamper device (11, 11') according to the present invention, as well as to a utility meter (1) comprising an anti-tamper device (11, 11'), and/or an enclosure (2) according to the present invention. The present invention provides that the guideway (23, 23') is provided with a predetermined breaking zone (38, 38') configured to break when the sealing element (20) exerts a predefined breaking force (FB) onto the anti-tamper device (11, 11').

IPC Classes  ?

• G01D 4/02 - Tariff metering apparatus Details
• G09F 3/03 - Forms or constructions of security seals

Abstract

The present invention relates to a an anti-tamper device (11, 11') for a utility meter (1), in particular for an enclosure (2) thereof, providing a guideway (23, 23') for a sealing element (20), wherein in a sealed state (S) of the utility meter (1), at least a section of the sealing element (20) extends along the guideway (23, 23'). Furthermore, the present invention relates to an enclosure (2) for a utility meter (1) comprising a socket (12) con- figured for receiving an anti-tamper device (11, 11') according to the present invention, as well as to a utility meter (1) comprising an anti-tamper device (11, 11'), and/or an enclosure (2) according to the present invention. The present invention provides that the guideway (23, 23') is provided with a predetermined breaking zone (38, 38') configured to break when the sealing element (20) exerts a predefined breaking force (FB) onto the anti-tamper device (11, 11').

IPC Classes  ?

• G01R 11/24 - Arrangements for avoiding or indicating fraudulent use
• G01R 22/06 - Arrangements for measuring time integral of electric power or current, e.g. electricity meters by electronic methods
• G09F 3/03 - Forms or constructions of security seals
• G01R 1/04 - HousingsSupporting membersArrangements of terminals
• G01R 11/04 - HousingsSupporting racksArrangements of terminals

Abstract

The present invention relates to an ingress protection assembly (100) for leading a wire (150), such as a signal line (31) and/or a supply line (32), in a sealed-up manner through a partition wall (99) of an electrical device. Further, the invention relates to an electrical device comprising an ingress protection assembly (100). The present invention provides a wire lead-through protected against ingress in a cost-effective and efficient manner without compromising the ingress protection with regard to safety, security and/or technical requirements in that the ingress protection assembly (100) comprises a first wall section (110) provided with a receiving slot (111) extending through the first wall section (110) in a lead-through direction (B) and opening at an inlet (112, 122, 132) facing in an assembly direction (A) of the ingress protection assembly (100); and a second wall section (120) provided with a counter slot (121, 131) extending through the second wall section (120) in the lead-through direction (B) and opening at a counter inlet (112, 122, 132) facing against the assembly direction (A), wherein at least in a fully assembled state (F) of the ingress protection assembly (100), the first wall section (110) and the second wall section (120) are at least partially superimposed in a projection along the lead- through direction (B) such that the receiving slot (111) and the counter slot (121, 131) together form an aperture (160) configured for tightly encompassing the wire (150).

IPC Classes  ?

• G01R 22/06 - Arrangements for measuring time integral of electric power or current, e.g. electricity meters by electronic methods
• H02B 1/03 - Boards, panels, desksParts thereof or accessories therefor for energy meters
• H02J 3/12 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks for adjusting voltage in ac networks by changing a characteristic of the network load
• G01D 4/00 - Tariff metering apparatus
• H02J 13/00 - Circuit arrangements for providing remote indication of network conditions, e.g. an instantaneous record of the open or closed condition of each circuitbreaker in the networkCircuit arrangements for providing remote control of switching means in a power distribution network, e.g. switching in and out of current consumers by using a pulse code signal carried by the network

Abstract

A switching system for an electricity meter, an electricity meter with a switch system and a method of switching switch are provided. In order to improve lifetime of the switch the timing of outputting a switching signal is adjusted based on a time difference between previously outputting the switching signal and achieving a predefined switching state.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01H 7/16 - Devices for ensuring operation of the switch at a predetermined point in the AC cycle
• G01R 11/02 - Constructional details
• G01K 13/00 - Thermometers specially adapted for specific purposes
• G05B 15/02 - Systems controlled by a computer electric
• H01H 9/54 - Circuit arrangements not adapted to a particular application of the switching device and for which no provision exists elsewhere
• H02M 3/158 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output without intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only with automatic control of output voltage or current, e.g. switching regulators including plural semiconductor devices as final control devices for a single load
• H01H 47/02 - Circuit arrangements not adapted to a particular application of the relay and designed to obtain desired operating characteristics or to provide energising current for modifying the operation of the relay
• H01H 47/18 - Circuit arrangements not adapted to a particular application of the relay and designed to obtain desired operating characteristics or to provide energising current for modifying the operation of the relay for introducing delay in the operation of the relay
• H02M 1/00 - Details of apparatus for conversion
• H01H 9/30 - Means for extinguishing or preventing arc between current-carrying parts

Goods & Services

Electricity meters; gas meters; water meters; electronic data display units and display screens; remote readers connected to energy, gas, and water meters; devices for displaying energy, gas and water consumption; apparatus and instruments for supplying, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating and controlling electricity; energy, heat, pricing meters and their components; calibration stations and components thereof; apparatus and computers for billing of energy and related services provided by energy supply companies; apparatus wherein applications for energy, gas, water and heat measurement and analytics can be installed; software applications for measuring, analyzing, and controlling energy consumption; software for data capture, transmission and use in energy supply networks, as well as for managing energy and energy customers, for determination of data on energy and customers, the energy market and trade. Technical consultancy in the field of energy measurement and management; quality control in the field of energy measurement and management; analysis and evaluation in the field of energy management in connection with energy consumption in buildings; technological development of computer systems (system of systems) comprising computer hardware and software to support a service program for the management of energy in an electrical distribution network; development, updating and maintenance of software in the field of management of energy and energy customers, determination of data on energy and on customers, the energy market and trade, energy reporting, development, updating and maintenance of software applications for installation on electricity meters.

Goods & Services

(1) Electricity meters; gas meters; water meters; electronic data display units namely, display monitors and digital signage display panels, lcd monitors and display screens; remote readers connected to energy, gas, and water meters; display devices, namely, computer hardware and display panels to display energy, gas and water consumption; apparatus and instruments for supplying, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating and controlling electricity namely, converters for electrical plugs, current converters, electrical current breakers, current collectors, electrical current switches, electrical fuse boxes, electrical fuses, electrical outlets with timers, electrical circuit breakers, electrical converters, electrical current distribution units, electrical relays, electrical resistors, electrical transformers, electrical wires, electrical load controllers, electrical circuits, electrical connectors for junction boxes, electrical terminal boxes, electrical limiters, voltage regulators for electrical energy; apparatus for measuring energy, heat and tariffs, namely, clamp meters for measuring electricity, electric current meters, meters for measuring electrical resistance and electrical voltage, phase meters for power lines, electric circuit testers, electric power usage meters, heating meters, load meters, data meters, digital panel meters, and their components; calibration stations for the calibration of ultrasonic testers and optical emission spectrometers and components thereof, namely, electrical switches, electrical relays and transformers; computer hardware and computers for billing of energy and services provided by energy supply companies; computer hardware containing application software to measure energy, gas, water and heating consumption for billing purposes; software application to enable the measuring, analyzing, and controlling energy consumption for billing purposes; downloadable software for recording and storing information and data on the transmission and use of energy supply networks in order to manage the distribution of electrical energy to residential and commercial users. (1) Technical consultancy in the field of energy measurement and management; quality control in the field of energy measurement and management; analysis and evaluation in the field of energy management in connection with energy consumption in buildings; technological development of computer systems (system of systems) comprising computer hardware and software to support a service program for the management of energy in an electrical distribution network; development, updating and maintenance of software in the field of management of energy and energy customers, determination of data on energy and on customers, the energy market and trade, and for energy reporting; development, updating and maintenance of software applications for installation on electricity meters.

Goods & Services

Electricity meters; gas meters; water meters; electronic data LCD display units and display screens; remote electronic readers connected to energy, gas, and water meters for tracking energy, gas, and water consumption; computer hardware and display monitors for displaying energy, gas and water consumption; apparatus and instruments for conveying, transforming, storing, regulating and controlling electricity; electrical switches; electric energy meters, and replacement parts therefor, namely, electric switches, relays, transformers, and switchboards; heat temperature meters not for medical use and replacement parts therefor, namely, temperature switches, electric relays, and transformers; pricing meters in the nature of parking meters, and replacement parts therefor, namely, electric switches, relays, and transformers; calibration devices for calibrating ultrasonic testers, optical emission spectrometers, and replacement parts therefor, namely, electric switches, relays, and transformers; computer hardware and computers for billing of energy and related services provided by energy supply companies; computer hardware wherein software applications for energy, gas, water and heat measurement and analytics can be installed; downloadable software applications for measuring, analyzing, and controlling energy consumption; downloadable software for data capture, transmission and analysis in energy supply networks, as well as for managing energy transmission to energy customers, and for analysis of data on energy and customers, the energy market and trade Technical consultancy in the field of energy measurement to improve energy efficiency; technical consultancy related to computer-aided engineering for others in the field of energy management; quality control for others in the field of energy measurement and management; scientific analysis and evaluation in the field of energy management in connection with energy consumption in buildings; technological development of computer systems comprising computer hardware and software to support a service program for the management of energy in an electrical distribution network; development, updating and maintenance of software in the field of management of energy and energy customers, determination of data on energy and on customers, the energy market and trade, energy reporting; development, updating and maintenance of software applications for installation on electricity meters

Abstract

An enclosure assembly includes a first enclosure portion and a second enclosure portion which in a fully assembled state of the enclosure assembly enclose at least a part of an inner space for accommodating a metering device; and a fixation arrangement for affixing the first enclosure portion to the second enclosure portion in the fully assembled state, wherein the fixation arrangement in a fixation position prevents the first enclosure portion and the second enclosure portion from being separated from each other. The fixation arrangement includes at least one latching element arranged at the first enclosure portion and at least one counter latching element arranged at the second enclosure portion. In the fixation position, the at least one latching element is in engagement with the at least one counter latching element, and a blocking element prevents a disengagement of the at least one latching element and the at least one counter latching element.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01D 4/02 - Tariff metering apparatus Details
• G01D 11/24 - Housings

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method of monitoring a functional state of an electricity meter (2), comprising the steps of generating at least one temperature signal from which an actual temperature value (T) of the electricity meter (2) can be derived; determining whether the actual temperature value (T) and/or a gradient (Gm) thereof exceeds at least one threshold value (L) derived from at least one predefined temperature curve (T300) representing predefined temperature values (T) of the electricity meter (2) over time according to a modelled thermal behaviour of the electricity meter (2). Further, the present invention relates to a computer program (4) for monitoring a functional state of an electricity meter (2). Furthermore, the present invention relates to a computer-readable data carrier (5) having stored thereon a computer program (4) according to the present invention, and to a data carrier signal (6) carrying a computer program (4) according to the present invention. Moreover, the present invention relates to an electricity meter (2) configured to carry out the computer program (4) according to the present invention. Finally, the present invention relates to an electricity metering system (1), in particular an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), comprising at least one electricity meter (2) and/or at least one administration device (3) configured to carry out a method according to the present invention.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01K 3/00 - Thermometers giving results other than momentary value of temperature
• G01M 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass

Abstract

The present invention relates to a utility meter (50) with a conductor connection device (10). In order to reduce production costs of the utility meter (50) without compromising operational safety, the conductor connection device (10) is provided without an insulating housing (1), wherein the insulating housing (1) is provided by another element of the utility meter (50).

IPC Classes  ?

• G01R 11/04 - HousingsSupporting racksArrangements of terminals
• G01R 22/06 - Arrangements for measuring time integral of electric power or current, e.g. electricity meters by electronic methods
• G01R 1/04 - HousingsSupporting membersArrangements of terminals
• H01R 4/48 - Clamped connectionsSpring connections using a spring, clip or other resilient member

Abstract

The invention relates to a conductor connection device (1) with a contact element (6) at one side (7) thereof, a printed circuit board (2) with the conductor connection device (1), and a utility meter (20) with the printed circuit board (2). In order to reduce production costs of the conductor connection device (1) without increasing the production costs of the printed circuit board (2) or the utility meter (20) and without affecting operational safety, the conductor connection device (1) comprises a conductor clamping element (8) that is accessible via the second side (7) thereof, and the printed circuit board (2) comprises a through-hole (11) that is aligned with the conductor clamping element (8).

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 4/36 - Conductive members located under tip of screw
• H01R 12/51 - Fixed connections for rigid printed circuits or like structures
• H01R 12/58 - Fixed connections for rigid printed circuits or like structures characterised by the terminals terminals for insertion into holes
• H01R 101/00 - One pole
• H01R 13/44 - Means for preventing access to live contacts

Abstract

The invention relates to a switch assembly (1) with a switch contact element (3), a printed circuit board (20) with a switch assembly (1) and a utility meter (30) with switch assembly (1) and/or a printed circuit board (20). In order to reduce total costs for producing the printed circuit boards (20) and/or the utility meters (30) comprising the switch assembly (1), the switch contact element (3) is formed as a leaf spring.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01H 13/36 - Snap-action arrangements depending upon deformation of elastic members using flexing of blade springs
• H01H 1/20 - Bridging contacts

Abstract

The present invention relates to a Method for manufacturing an enclosure (2, 2') for a utility meter (1), wherein at least two of a main cover part (5, 5'), an exterior terminal cover part (6, 6'), and an interior terminal cover part (7, 7') are at least partly formed jointly as a cover assembly (33, 33') in an injection moulding device. Further, the present invention relates to a utility meter (1) with an enclosure (2, 2') manufactured by a method according to the present invention.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01R 22/06 - Arrangements for measuring time integral of electric power or current, e.g. electricity meters by electronic methods
• B29C 45/26 - Moulds

Abstract

Load control device (2), system (1) and method for controlling a state of operation (A, B, C) of at least one electrical load (11) by receiving remote load control commands (30)from at least one remote command centre (3) with at least one receiving means (5) of the load control device (2); and/or generating local load control commands (30) with at least one local control unit (21) of the load control device (2); and processing a stack (50)of the remote load control commands (30) and/or the local load control commands with at least one command processing unit (22) of the load control device (2); and implement-ing an effective load control command (30) containing at least one instruction (31) for the effecting of the load control operations based on the stack (50) for effecting load chang-ing operations influencing the state of operation (A, B, C) of the at least one electric load (11) with at least one load interface unit (23) of the load control device (2) based on the at least one instruction (31).

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 3/14 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks for adjusting voltage in ac networks by changing a characteristic of the network load by switching loads on to, or off from, network, e.g. progressively balanced loading
• H01R 13/66 - Structural association with built-in electrical component
• H01R 13/70 - Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in switch

Abstract

Load control device (2), system (1) and method for controlling a state of operation (A, B, C) of at least one electrical load (11) by receiving remote load control commands (30)from at least one remote command centre (3) with at least one receiving means (5) of the load control device (2); and/or generating local load control commands (30) with at least one local control unit (21) of the load control device (2); and processing a stack (50)of the remote load control commands (30) and/or the local load control commands with at least one command processing unit (22) of the load control device (2); and implement-ing an effective load control command (30) containing at least one instruction (31) for the effecting of the load control operations based on the stack (50) for effecting load chang-ing operations influencing the state of operation (A, B, C) of the at least one electric load (11) with at least one load interface unit (23) of the load control device (2) based on the at least one instruction (31).

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 3/14 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks for adjusting voltage in ac networks by changing a characteristic of the network load by switching loads on to, or off from, network, e.g. progressively balanced loading
• H01R 13/66 - Structural association with built-in electrical component
• H01R 13/70 - Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in switch

Abstract

The invention relates to a transducer assembly (1) with an ultrasound transducer (2) having a cable (3) with wires (4, 5), and to an ultrasound measurement system (20) with two transducer assemblies (1). In order to improve measurement accuracy at various 5 temperatures, the invention provides that the transducer assembly (1) comprises a structure-born sound attenuation device (6) that exerts pressure onto the connecting cable (3).

IPC Classes  ?

• G01F 1/66 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by measuring frequency, phase shift or propagation time of electromagnetic or other waves, e.g. using ultrasonic flowmeters
• G01F 1/74 - Devices for measuring flow of a fluid or flow of a fluent solid material in suspension in another fluid
• G01F 15/02 - Compensating or correcting for variations in pressure, density, or temperature

Abstract

The invention relates to a switching system (20) for an electricity meter (1), to an electricity meter (1) and to a method (30) of switching switch (2, 3). In order to improve lifetime of the switch (2, 3) the invention provides that the timing of outputting a switching signal (61) is adjusted based on a time difference between previously outputting the switching signal (61) and achieving a predefined switching state.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01H 9/56 - Circuit arrangements not adapted to a particular application of the switching device and for which no provision exists elsewhere for ensuring operation of the switch at a predetermined point in the AC cycle
• G01R 11/00 - Electromechanical arrangements for measuring time integral of electric power or current, e.g. of consumption
• H01H 1/00 - Contacts

Abstract

The invention relates to a switching system (20) for an electricity meter (1), to an electricity meter (1) and to a method (30) of switching switch (2, 3). In order to improve lifetime of the switch (2, 3) the invention provides that the timing of outputting a switching signal (61) is adjusted based on a time difference between previously outputting the switching signal (61) and achieving a predefined switching state.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01H 9/56 - Circuit arrangements not adapted to a particular application of the switching device and for which no provision exists elsewhere for ensuring operation of the switch at a predetermined point in the AC cycle
• G01R 11/00 - Electromechanical arrangements for measuring time integral of electric power or current, e.g. of consumption
• H01H 1/00 - Contacts

Abstract

The invention relates to a multipart housing (1) comprising a first and a second housing part (2, 3) which are secured against each other by means of a latching connection (6). The aim of the invention is to protect the latching connection (6) from an unauthorized opening. According to the invention, this is achieved in that a latching device (4) has a retaining element (13), and a securing device (30) is additionally provided in order to secure the latching connection (6) from an unauthorized opening, wherein the securing device (30) has a counter retaining element (33) for the retaining element (13).

IPC Classes  ?

• G01R 1/04 - HousingsSupporting membersArrangements of terminals
• G01R 11/04 - HousingsSupporting racksArrangements of terminals
• G01R 11/24 - Arrangements for avoiding or indicating fraudulent use
• G01R 22/06 - Arrangements for measuring time integral of electric power or current, e.g. electricity meters by electronic methods

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method of determining a reduction of remaining service lifetime of an electrical device during a specific time period. A measurement system is provided comprising a temperature measurement device, a current measurement device and a voltage measurement device. A temperature value, voltage values and current values are measured by using the measurement device. A harmonic load is determined based on the current values. A reduced maximum operating temperature is determined based on the harmonic load. An amount of transient over-voltages is determined based on the voltage values. A transient aging factor is determined based on the amount of transient over-voltages. A temperature dependent aging factor is determined based on the temperature value and the reduced maximum operating temperature. Finally, the reduction of remaining service life is determined based on the specific time period, the transient aging factor and the temperature dependent aging factor.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 17/13 - Differential equations
• G01R 31/62 - Testing of transformers
• H01F 27/40 - Structural association with built-in electric component, e.g. fuse
• G01R 31/34 - Testing dynamo-electric machines
• G01R 31/28 - Testing of electronic circuits, e.g. by signal tracer

Abstract

The present invention relates to an enclosure assembly (9) and to a metering apparatus (1), comprising a first enclosure portion (10) and a second enclosure portion (11) which are configured to be assembled by being moved towards each other along an assembly direction (A), and in a fully assembled state (F) of the enclosure assembly enclose at least a part of an inner space (3) for accommodating a metering device (4); and a fixation arrangement (13) for affixing the first enclosure portion (10) to the second enclosure portion (11) in the fully assembled state (F), wherein the fixation arrangement (13) in a fixation position (S) prevents the first enclosure portion (10) and the second enclosure portion (11) from being separated from each other. According to the present invention, the fixation arrangement (13) comprises at least one latching element (15) arranged at the first enclosure portion (10) and at least one counter latching element (16) arranged at the second enclosure potion (11). In the fixation position (S), the at least one latching element (15) is in engagement with the at least one counter latching element (16), and a blocking element (25) prevents a disengagement of the at least one latching element (15) and the at least one counter latching element (16).

IPC Classes  ?

• G01R 11/04 - HousingsSupporting racksArrangements of terminals
• G01R 1/04 - HousingsSupporting membersArrangements of terminals
• G01R 11/24 - Arrangements for avoiding or indicating fraudulent use
• G01R 22/06 - Arrangements for measuring time integral of electric power or current, e.g. electricity meters by electronic methods

Abstract

The present invention relates to an enclosure assembly (9) and to a metering apparatus (1), comprising a first enclosure portion (10) and a second enclosure portion (11) which are configured to be assembled by being moved towards each other along an assembly direction (A), and in a fully assembled state (F) of the enclosure assembly enclose at least a part of an inner space (3) for accommodating a metering device (4); and a fixation arrangement (13) for affixing the first enclosure portion (10) to the second enclosure portion (11) in the fully assembled state (F), wherein the fixation arrangement (13) in a fixation position (S) prevents the first enclosure portion (10) and the second enclosure portion (11) from being separated from each other. According to the present invention, the fixation arrangement (13) comprises at least one latching element (15) arranged at the first enclosure portion (10) and at least one counter latching element (16) arranged at the second enclosure potion (11). In the fixation position (S), the at least one latching element (15) is in engagement with the at least one counter latching element (16), and a blocking element (25) prevents a disengagement of the at least one latching element (15) and the at least one counter latching element (16).

IPC Classes  ?

• G01R 11/04 - HousingsSupporting racksArrangements of terminals
• G01R 11/24 - Arrangements for avoiding or indicating fraudulent use
• G01R 1/04 - HousingsSupporting membersArrangements of terminals
• G01R 22/06 - Arrangements for measuring time integral of electric power or current, e.g. electricity meters by electronic methods

Goods & Services

Technological systems consisting of computer software and computer hardware components for guaranteeing that electricity supplies are secure and reliable via secure use of the standards and concepts of the Internet of Things; electricity meters, gas meters, water meters, displays for electricity meters and display screens for electricity meters, reader units for electricity meters for displaying energy consumption; apparatus and instruments for supplying, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating and controlling electricity, namely, electric switches; energy meters, namely, electricity meters; heat meters, namely, electricity meters; pricing meters, namely, electricity meters; components of electricity meters, namely, circuit boards, current shunts, current transformers, meter bases, meter covers, electrical outlet nameplates, step up registers and terminal covers; remote monitoring apparatus for electrical meters; calibration stations and components thereof, namely, calibrating devices for calibrating electricity meters; computers for billing of energy and related services provided by energy supply companies; apparatus for capture, transfer and processing of measurement values and data, namely, computers; calculators and computers; databases, namely, computer hardware and software for energy usage data organization, recording and accessing; downloadable software for data capture, transfer and use in energy supply networks, as well as for managing energy and energy customers, collection of data on energy and customers, the energy market and trade, publication of reports on energy, energy pricing and billing, calculation and breakdown of energy costs, for calculation and breakdown of taxes and administrative costs of the service provided to energy customers; electric and electronic installations, namely, computers for remote control, remote telemetry, remote measuring and centralized remote control and components thereof, in particular apparatus for billing and energy control, data transfer, processing and storage; process computers and computers Developing computer systems comprising computer hardware and software as a system of systems for the management and self- regulation of energy in an electrical distribution network; technical consultancy, namely, engineering consulting on the topics of energy savings in connection with energy efficiency, energy use, and energy customers, data collection related to energy, energy customers, the energy market, and energy trade, and providing engineering information on energy, energy pricing and billing, and calculation and breakdown of energy costs; scientific research of energy data; development, updating and maintenance of software in the field of management of energy and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, the energy market and trade, information on energy, energy pricing and billing, calculation and breakdown of energy costs; technical planning of installations, namely, drafting target specifications and technical reports related to computer hardware and software for data acquisition for management of energy and energy customers, the energy market and trading and the calculation and breakdown of energy costs; establishing technical expert opinions, namely, engineering consulting services in the field of data collection on energy, customers, the energy market and trade; engineering services, namely, accreditation services in the nature of developing accreditation standards for energy providers to the order and specification of others, technological authentication of energy software systems, technical support services in the nature of technical control and performance services of technical or scientific tests by sampling of equipment, apparatus and installations, data collection on energy and customers, the energy market and trade, providing engineering information related to energy, energy pricing and billing, calculation and breakdown of energy costs; technical planning of infrastructure for points of sale, namely, planning of building automation, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, building telecommunications systems, and identification authorization and cash-free means of payment systems as infrastructure systems for buildings

Goods & Services

(1) Converters for converting DC power from solar panels and batteries to AC power and AC power to DC power to charge an electronic vehicle; software for controlling the operation of multiple distributed generation assets, namely, solar power electricity generators, geothermal electricity generators, wind turbine electricity generators, biogas electricity generators; computer interface boards and computer interface cards; electric transformers for supplying, switching, transforming, storing, regulating and controlling electricity; computer software for use with smart phones and portable computers, for building facility management purposes, namely, for calculating and controlling electricity building electricity consumption; computer software for use with smart phones and portable computers, for building facility management purposes, namely, for remotely calculating and controlling building electricity consumption (1) Provision of access to electronic communication platforms for controlling battery storage and distributed energy; provision of access to search engines and hyperlinks for consulting data and information on global networks, in particular providing access to software for calculating and controlling energy online; provision of access to interactive databases for gathering and collection of information in the field of energy management, namely information regarding building electricity consumption and metering; provision of access to Internet platforms for purpose of downloading application software used for gathering and collecting information in the field of building facility electricity consumption and electricity controlling; rental of telecommunication apparatus, namely cellular phones, modems; rental of access time to global computer networks for the purpose of accessing computer files (2) Development of computer software, in particular development of software for calculating and controlling energy online; product development services for machines, apparatus and installations for measuring and controlling, producing, transporting and consuming electrical energy; technical consultancy for the design and development of computer hardware and software in the fields of energy management, energy customer management, evaluation of energy data and customer data, the energy market and energy trading

Goods & Services

Commercial administration and commercial business management; planning of business meetings relating to energy use, energy management and energy conservation; collection, systemization and evaluation of data and information concerning energy use, energy management and energy conservation. Education and training services in the field of energy, particularly by means of global computer networks (the Internet); training, particularly relating to energy use, energy management and energy conservation; distribution of electronic publications such as newsletters, magazines and guides relating to energy, management of energy consumption, energy conservation, electricity measurements, gas measurements, water measurements, energy company management, energy conservation technologies and electric network management. Provision of information on energy providers and energy users relating to online applications.

Goods & Services

Technological systems, consisting of software components and computer hardware components for guaranteeing a secure and reliable electricity supply via an electric distribution network, by secure use of the standards and concepts of the Internet of Things; electricity meters, gas meters, water meters, displays for energy meters and display screens, reader units for displaying energy consumption; apparatus and instruments for supplying, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating and controlling electricity; energy, heat, pricing meters and their components; monitoring apparatus for meters and components thereof; calibration stations and components thereof; apparatus and computers for billing of energy and related services provided by energy supply companies; apparatus for capture, transfer and processing of measurement values and data, calculators and computers; databases, namely computer hardware and software for organizing, recording and accessing data; downloadable software for data capture, transfer and use in energy supply networks, as well as for managing energy and energy customers, collection of data on energy and customers, the energy market and trade, publication of reports on energy, energy pricing and billing, for calculation and breakdown of energy costs, for calculation and breakdown of taxes and administrative costs of the service provided to energy customers; electric and electronic installations for remote control, telemetry, remote measuring and centralized remote control and components thereof such as apparatus for billing and energy control, data transfer, processing and storage, process computers and computers. Technological development of computer systems (system of systems) comprising computer hardware and software to support a service program for the management and self-regulation of energy in an electrical distribution network; technical consultancy in the field of energy management, energy savings in connection with energy efficiency and energy use and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, the energy market and trade, information on energy, energy pricing and billing, calculation and breakdown of energy costs; scientific analyses of energy data; development, updating and maintenance of software in the field of management of energy and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, the energy market and trade, information on energy, energy pricing and billing, calculation and breakdown of energy costs; technical planning for installations as well as establishment of specifications in the field of management of energy and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, the energy market and trade, information on energy, energy pricing and billing, calculation and breakdown of energy costs; establishing technical expert opinions in the field of data collection (on energy, customers, the energy market and trade); accreditation, certification, technical control and performance of technical or scientific tests by sampling of equipment, apparatus and installations in the field of management of energy and energy customers, data collection on energy and customers, the energy market and trade, information on energy, energy pricing and billing, calculation and breakdown of energy costs; fraud and abuse detection in the field of management of energy and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, the energy market and trade, information on energy, energy pricing and billing, calculation and breakdown of energy costs; technical planning of infrastructure for points of sale.

Goods & Services

Provision of information concerning current account services. Provision of access to portals on the Internet enabling customers to access bank account information, online catalogs and other information. Education services in the field of energy via videoconferencing; interactive online education services in the field of energy; provision of online publications in the form of newsletters, periodicals and manuals in the field of energy, administration of energy use, energy conservation, surveying of electricity, gas and water, administration of energy supply, low energy consumption technologies and supply network administration; information concerning sporting and cultural events and training.

Goods & Services

(1) Business services, namely, informing energy providers and consumers about product offerings, software tools, training and events on energy usage, energy management and energy conservation. (2) Providing education in the field of energy usage, energy management and energy conservation rendered through online databases, online software downloadable content, namely, podcasts, educational videos and training services, in particular on energy usage, energy management and energy conservation; Providing online publications in the form of newsletters, magazines and guides in the field of energy, namely, energy usage management, power conservation, electrical, gas and water metering, utilities management, energy conserving technologies, and grid management.

Goods & Services

Technological systems, consisting of software components and computer hardware components for guaranteeing a secure and reliable electricity supply via an electric distribution network, by secure use of the standards and concepts of the Internet of Things; electricity meters, gas meters, water meters; displays for energy meters and display screens, reading units for displaying energy consumption; apparatus and instruments for supplying, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating and controlling electricity; energy, heat, pricing meters and their components; monitoring apparatus for meters and components thereof; calibration stations and components thereof; apparatus and computers for billing of energy and related services provided by energy supply companies; apparatus for capture, transfer and processing of measurement values and data, calculators and computers; databases, namely computer hardware and software for organizing, recording and accessing data; downloadable software for data capture, transfer and use in energy supply networks, as well as for managing energy and energy customers, collection of data on energy and customers, the energy market and trade, publication of reports on energy, energy pricing and billing, for calculation and breakdown of energy costs, for calculation and breakdown of taxes and administrative costs of the service provided to energy customers; electric and electronic installations for remote control, telemetry, remote measuring and centralized remote control and components thereof such as apparatus for billing and energy control, data transfer, processing and storage, process computers and computers. Technological development of computer systems (system of systems) comprising computer hardware and software to support a service program for the management and self-regulation of energy in an electrical distribution network; technical consultancy in the field of energy management, energy savings in connection with energy efficiency and energy use and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, the energy market and trade, information on energy, energy pricing and billing, calculation and breakdown of energy costs; scientific analyses of energy data; development, updating and maintenance of software in the field of management of energy and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, the energy market and trade, information on energy, energy pricing and billing, calculation and breakdown of energy costs; technical planning for installations as well as establishment of specifications in the field of management of energy and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, the energy market and trade, information on energy, energy pricing and billing, calculation and breakdown of energy costs; establishing technical expert opinions in the field of data collection (on energy, customers, the energy market and trade); accreditation, certification, technical control and performance of technical or scientific tests by sampling of equipment, apparatus and installations in the field of management of energy and energy customers, data collection on energy and customers, the energy market and trade, information on energy, energy pricing and billing, calculation and breakdown of energy costs; fraud and abuse detection in the field of management of energy and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, the energy market and trade, information on energy, energy pricing and billing, calculation and breakdown of energy costs; technical planning of infrastructure for points of sale.

Goods & Services

Technological systems, consisting of software components and computer hardware components for guaranteeing a secure and reliable electricity supply via an electric distribution network, by secure use of the standards and concepts of the Internet of Things; electricity meters, gas meters, water meters, displays for energy meters and display screens, reader units for displaying energy consumption; apparatus and instruments for supplying, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating and controlling electricity; energy, heat, pricing meters and their components; monitoring apparatus for meters and components thereof; calibration stations and components thereof; apparatus and computers for billing of energy and related services provided by energy supply companies; apparatus for capture, transfer and processing of measurement values and data, calculators and computers; databases, namely computer hardware and software for data organization, recording and accessing; downloadable software for data capture, transfer and use in energy supply networks, as well as for managing energy and energy customers, collection of data on energy and customers, the energy market and trade, publication of reports on energy, energy pricing and billing, calculation and breakdown of energy costs, for calculation and breakdown of taxes and administrative costs of the service provided to energy customers; electric and electronic installations for remote control, remote telemetry, remote measuring and centralized remote control and components thereof, in particular apparatus for billing and energy control, data transfer, processing and storage, process computers and computers. Technological development of computer systems (system of systems) comprising computer hardware and software to support a service program for the management and self-regulation of energy in an electrical distribution network; technical consultancy in the field of energy management, energy savings in connection with energy efficiency and energy use and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, the energy market and trade, information on energy, energy pricing and billing, calculation and breakdown of energy costs; scientific analyses of energy data; development, updating and maintenance of software in the field of management of energy and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, the energy market and trade, information on energy, energy pricing and billing, calculation and breakdown of energy costs; technical planning for installations as well as establishment of specifications in the field of management of energy and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, the energy market and trade, information on energy, energy pricing and billing, calculation and breakdown of energy costs; establishing technical expert opinions in the field of data collection (on energy, customers, the energy market and trade); accreditation, certification, technical control and performance of technical or scientific tests by sampling of equipment, apparatus and installations in the field of management of energy and energy customers, data collection on energy and customers, the energy market and trade, information on energy, energy pricing and billing, calculation and breakdown of energy costs; fraud and abuse detection in the field of management of energy and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, the energy market and trade, information on energy, energy pricing and billing, calculation and breakdown of energy costs; technical planning of infrastructure for points of sale.

Goods & Services

Provision of access to electronic sites enabling customers to access bank account information, online catalogs and other information Financial information, namely, provision of information concerning current account services Education services in the field of energy via videoconferencing; interactive online education services, namely, seminars, classes, tutorials and non-downloadable webinars in the field of energy; provision of online publications in the form of newsletters, periodicals and manuals in the field of energy, administration of energy use, energy conservation, surveying of electricity, gas and water, administration of energy supply, low energy consumption technologies and supply network administration

Abstract

A method of determining a reduction of remaining service lifetime of an electrical device during a specific time period. The method comprising the steps of providing a measurement system comprising a temperature measurement device; a current measurement device and a voltage measurement device; measuring a temperature value, voltage values and current values by using the measurement device; determining a harmonic load based on the current values; determining a reduced maximum operating temperature based on the harmonic load; determining an amount of transient over-voltages based on the voltage values; determining a transient aging factor based on the amount of transient over-voltages; determining a temperature dependent aging factor based on the temperature value and the reduced maximum operating temperature; and determining the reduction of remaining service life based on the specific time period, the transient aging factor and the temperature dependent aging factor.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01R 31/27 - Testing of devices without physical removal from the circuit of which they form part, e.g. compensating for effects due to surrounding elements
• G01R 31/02 - Testing of electric apparatus, lines, or components for short-circuits, discontinuities, leakage, or incorrect line connection
• H01F 27/40 - Structural association with built-in electric component, e.g. fuse

Abstract

The invention relates to a housing (1) for a device. The housing (1) comprises a first housing part (11) and a second housing part (12), which are joined together in a closed state of the housing. The housing parts (11, 12) each have at least one holding apparatus (111, 121, 121, 122) for holding a closure element (21, 22) which, in the closed state, extends along the at least one holding apparatus (111, 121, 121, 122) of both housing parts (11, 12), at least in sections. The holding apparatuses (111, 121, 121, 122) and the closure element (21, 22) are designed such that the closure element (21, 22) interlockingly engages in a wall of the respective holding apparatus (111, 121, 121, 122) of both housing parts (11, 12).

IPC Classes  ?

• H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus Details
• H05K 5/00 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus
• H02B 1/06 - Boards, panels, desksParts thereof or accessories therefor having associated enclosures, e.g. for preventing access to live parts
• G01R 11/24 - Arrangements for avoiding or indicating fraudulent use
• H02G 3/14 - Fastening of cover or lid to box

Abstract

This disclosure relates to an electricity meter for recording the electric energy and an adaptor module therefore. The electricity meter (1) comprises a metering unit (2) for determining the electric energy consumption; a communication unit (3) for communicating data signals within a communication band over power cabling; and a processing unit for controlling the metering unit (2) and the communication unit (3). The communication unit (3) is configured to adapt the communication band to the communication environment.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01D 4/00 - Tariff metering apparatus
• H04B 3/54 - Systems for transmission via power distribution lines

Goods & Services

(1) Computer hardware, namely, computer hardware components that take advantage of the Internet of Things standards and concepts, but in a secure fashion dedicated to ensuring reliable and secure energy delivery over the distribution grid; Electricity meters, gas meters, water meters, heat meters, cold meters, Computer display screens, LCD display screens, video display terminals; energy, electricity, gas, heat, cold and water counters and component parts thereof; electrical, electromechanical and remote controls for electricity meters, gas meters, water meters, heat meters and cold meters; Computers and meter readers used for recording energy consumption statistics for use in invoicing energy consumption and related services for power supply companies, and computers for transmitting energy consumption statistics for use in invoicing energy consumption and related services for power supply companies; apparatus, namely computers for inputting, transmitting and processing measurement values and data, for use in controlling the operation of energy consuming equipment; meters, namely, flow meters and replacement parts therefor; calculators and computers; computer software for database management in the field of energy consumption data; downloadable computer software for the management and control of energy consumption by energy customers and power supply companies; downloadable computer software for the collection of statistics on energy consumption and energy customers, and the energy trade and market; downloadable software for the creation and publication of reports on energy, for energy invoicing and tariff setting, for the calculation and breakdown of energy costs, for the calculation and breakdown of the taxes and administrative costs of the service provided to energy customers; meter readers and remote controls therefor for remote measuring for use in invoicing and controlling energy, and for the transmission, processing and storage of statistics in the field of consumption of energy. (1) Energy usage monitoring and measurement for commercial, industrial, government and residential sites; technical consulting concerning management of energy, energy conservation in the field of energy efficiency and energy use and of energy customers, compilation of statistics on energy and its customers, the energy trade and market, information on energy, energy invoicing and tariff setting, calculation and breakdown of energy costs; scientific analysis of energy usage, consumption, and conservation statistics for commercial, industrial, government and residential sites; development, updating and maintenance of software for management of energy and energy customers, the compilation of statistics on energy and customers, the energy market and trade, energy invoicing and tariff setting, calculation and breakdown of energy costs; technical planning of installations namely, preparation of target specifications and technical reports in the field of computer hardware and software for statistics acquisition for management of energy and energy customers, the collection of statistics on energy, energy customers, the energy market and trading, and the calculation and breakdown of energy costs; providing technical expert opinions concerning computer hardware and software for the collection of statistics on energy, energy customers, the energy market and energy trading; accreditation, certification, technical control, namely, technical testing and performance of technical and scientific tests by sampling of electricity meters, gas meters, water meters, heat meters, cold meters, water counters concerning the collection of statistics in the fields of energy, energy customers, the energy market and trading, energy usage, energy invoicing and tariff setting, and the calculation and breakdown of energy costs; technical planning of infrastructure for sales points, namely, planning of building automation, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, building telephone systems, and identification authorization and cash free means of payment systems. (2) Fraud detection services, namely, monitoring energy supply companies and energy customers in connection with management of energy, energy customers, the energy market and trading, information on energy, energy invoicing and tariff setting, calculation and breakdown of energy costs for fraudulent activity.

Goods & Services

Remote monitoring and control apparatus and instruments for electricity, gas and water metering and management; two way communications apparatus and instruments, namely, radio frequency, cellular, and power line communications, all for use between utility suppliers and utility consumption meters, and all for security purposes; consumption meters, namely, electricity, water, and gas meters metering apparatus, namely, electricity, water, and gas meters; consumer display units, namely, in-home displays of electricity, gas, and water consumption; control and data collection equipment, namely, switches, relays, line monitors for utility equipment; energy management units, namely, switches and load control monitors for electricity, gas and water; computer hardware and software for utility data transmission and database management, all relating to any of the aforesaid goods; data transmission and data collection apparatus, for transmission, monitoring and management of electricity, gas and water

Abstract

a) of the effect of the same load in the data, accuracy analyzer (506C, 506, 502, 504) configured to, on the basis of comparisons of subsequent detections with the corresponding references, determine (312, 314, 316) whether the comparisons relating to at least two, preferably three, loads each indicate the difference between the subsequently detected pattern and the corresponding reference exceeding a predetermined threshold, and notifier (506D, 506, 502, 504, 508) configured to send, provided that positive determination has taken place (318), a notification signal indicative of potential fault with the electricity meter towards an external entity (106, 108). Corresponding arrangement and method are presented.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01R 22/06 - Arrangements for measuring time integral of electric power or current, e.g. electricity meters by electronic methods
• G01R 11/24 - Arrangements for avoiding or indicating fraudulent use
• G01R 11/25 - Arrangements for indicating or signalling faults
• G01R 19/25 - Arrangements for measuring currents or voltages or for indicating presence or sign thereof using digital measurement techniques
• G08C 15/06 - Arrangements characterised by the use of multiplexing for the transmission of a plurality of signals over a common path successively, i.e. using time division
• G01D 4/00 - Tariff metering apparatus
• G01R 35/04 - Testing or calibrating of apparatus covered by the other groups of this subclass of instruments for measuring time integral of power or current

Goods & Services

Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signaling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for supplying, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating and controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transferring and reproducing data, sound and images; magnetic recording media; optical recording media; mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus; cash registers; calculating machines; extinguishers; electric apparatus and instruments; all types of energy, consumption, flow and re-flow meters and components thereof; all kinds of electricity, heat, gas, water and pricing meters and components thereof; monitoring apparatus for meters and components thereof; calibration stations and components thereof; apparatus and computers for billing energy and related services provided by energy supply companies; energy control apparatus; apparatus for recording, transferring and processing measurement values and data, meters; calculators and computers; databases, namely hardware and software for organizing, storing and accessing data; hardware and software for storing data and for facilitating its recovery and archiving (warehouse software); computer memory, namely hardware and software for collecting and storing data; software, in particular for recording, transferring and processing data in energy supply networks, as well as for managing energy and energy customers, collection of data on energy and customers, the energy market and trade, the publication of reports on energy, billing and energy pricing, for the calculation and breakdown of energy costs, for the calculation and breakdown of taxes and administrative costs of the service provided to energy customers; electric and electronic installations for remote controlling, remote meter reading, remote metering and centralized remote controlling and components thereof, in particular units for billing and energy control, transfer, data processing and storage, calculators and computers; all types of programmable control units and switches; switch clocks; electric semiconductor components and components for microelectronics; printed circuit boards; permanent magnets; electrical installation components, namely switches, relays, transformers, distribution boards, connection terminals; housings for electric apparatus; scientific and electric indicator apparatus and instruments; apparatus for measuring, controlling and regulation for non-electrical quantities and components thereof; all kinds of apparatus for measuring, controlling and regulating heating, ventilation and air conditioning technology and components thereof, and other similar apparatus; flame controllers and UV sensors, smoke measuring apparatus and oxygen sensors; seal control apparatus for gas valves and their spare parts; automated installations for buildings and components thereof; fire, burglar and leak alarm devices, and detectors for such devices; video monitoring units; change machines for bank note checkers; telephony apparatus, such as pay phones (coins and cards); tax indicators and printers, call meters, pulse meters, with printers, and other similar apparatus; identification documents and magnetic encoded, optical encoded and chip cards. Scientific and technological services and research, industrial analysis and research; computer hardware and software projects and development; legal counseling and representation services; services of engineers, physicists, computer specialists and other highly qualified specialists, computer software development; planning and development of products for electrical engineering, electronics, information technology, optical, signaling and the construction of machines, also machines, apparatus and installations for the automation of buildings and machines and apparatus for the control and regulation of these installations, also machines, apparatus and installations for telecommunication and remote control, remote monitoring and remote management of equipment for telecommunication, also machines, apparatus and installations for credit authorization, billing and payment of goods and services, also devices for identification, authentication and cash-free payment; technical consultancy in the field of managing energy and energy customers, data collection on energy and customers, the energy market and trade, information on energy, billing and energy pricing, calculation and breakdown of energy costs; scientific analyzes of energy data; development, updating and maintenance of software in the field of energy management and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, the energy market and trade, information on energy, billing and energy pricing, calculation and breakdown of energy costs; technical facility planning in the field of managing energy and energy customers, data collection on energy and customers, the energy market and trade, information on energy, billing and energy pricing, calculation and breakdown of energy costs, namely establishment of specifications; establishing technical expert opinions in the field of data collection (on energy, customers, the energy market and trade); accreditation, certification, technical control, performance of technical or scientific tests by sampling equipment, apparatus and installations in the field of managing energy and energy customers, data collection on energy and customers, the energy market and trade, information on energy, billing and energy pricing, calculation and breakdown of energy costs; fraud and violation detection in the field of energy management and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, the energy market and trade, information on energy, billing and energy pricing, calculation and breakdown of energy costs; technical planning of point-of-sale facilities.

Abstract

In a radio network having a low power consumption—a so-called Low Rate Wireless Personal Area Network (LR-WPAN)—a first network unit is arranged above a first physical transmission unit and a first data link unit connected thereto, a first network link having a first switch having echo suppression based on the Low Rate Wireless Personal Area Network being arranged between the first data link unit and the first network unit, and being connected to a second network link having a second switch having echo suppression based on the Low Rate Wireless Personal Area Network via a subsequent connection structure. In this arrangement, this connection structure connects a second network unit to the first network unit for the purpose of communication based on the Low Rate Wireless Personal Area Network.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 7/00 - Radio transmission systems, i.e. using radiation field
• H04W 4/00 - Services specially adapted for wireless communication networksFacilities therefor
• H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
• H04B 1/68 - Details of transmission systems, not covered by a single one of groups Details of transmission systems not characterised by the medium used for transmission for wholly or partially suppressing the carrier or one side band
• H04W 76/02 - Connection set-up
• H04W 80/00 - Wireless network protocols or protocol adaptations to wireless operation

Abstract

In a radio network with a low power consumption - a so-called low rate wireless personal area network (LR-WPAN) - a first network unit (3a) is arranged above a first physical unit (1a, physical layer) and a first data link unit (2a, medium access layer) connected thereto, wherein a first network link (4) having a first switch with echo suppression (4a) based on the low rate wireless personal area network is arranged between the first data link unit (2a) and the first network unit (3a) and is connected, via a downstream connection structure (5), to a second network link (6) having a second switch with echo suppression (6a) based on the low rate wireless personal area network. In this case, this connection structure (5) connects a second network unit (3c) to the first network unit (3a) for the purpose of communication based on the low rate wireless personal area network.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 80/00 - Wireless network protocols or protocol adaptations to wireless operation

Goods & Services

(1) Electricity meters, gas meters, water meters, heat meters, cold meters, displays and display units, reader units for displaying energy consumption; energy, electricity, gas, heat, cold and water counters and component parts thereof; electrical, electromechanical and remote controls for electricity meters, gas meters, water meters, heat meters and cold meters; computers and meter readers used for recording and transmitting energy consumption data for use in invoicing energy consumption and related services for power supply companies; apparatus, namely computers for inputting, transmitting and processing measurement values and data, for use in controlling the operation of energy consuming equipment; meters, namely, electricity meters, heat meters, cold meters, gas meters, water meters, flow meters, return meters and tariff meters and replacement parts therefor; calculators and computers; computer software for database management related to energy consumption data; downloadable computer software for the management and control of energy consumption by energy customers and power supply companies; downloadable computer software for the collection of data on energy consumption and energy customers, and the energy trade and market; downloadable software for the creation and publication of reports on energy, for energy invoicing and tariff setting, for the calculation and breakdown of energy costs, for the calculation and breakdown of the taxes and administrative costs of the service provided to energy customers; remote controls and meter readers for the remote measuring and centralized remote control of telecommunications appliances and their component parts for use in invoicing and controlling energy, and for the transmission, processing and storage of data related to the consumption of energy (1) Energy usage monitoring and measurement for commercial, industrial, government and residential sites; technical consulting concerning management of energy, energy conservation related to energy efficiency and energy use and of energy customers, compilation of data on energy and its customers, the energy trade and market, information on energy, energy invoicing and tariff setting, calculation and breakdown of energy costs; scientific analysis of energy usage, consumption, and conservation data for commercial, industrial, government and residential sites; development, updating and maintenance of software for management of energy and energy customers, the compilation of data on energy and customers, the energy market and trade, energy invoicing and tariff setting, calculation and breakdown of energy costs; technical planning of installations namely, preparation of target specifications and technical reports related to computer hardware and software for data acquisition for management of energy and energy customers, the collection of data on energy, energy customers, the energy market and trading, and the calculation and breakdown of energy costs; providing technical expert opinions concerning computer hardware and software for the collection of data on energy, energy customers, the energy market and energy trading; accreditation, certification, technical control, namely, technical testing and performance of technical or scientific tests by sampling of equipment, apparatus and installations concerning the collection of data in the fields of energy, energy customers, the energy market and trading, energy usage, energy invoicing and tariff setting, and the calculation and breakdown of energy costs; fraud detection services, namely, monitoring energy supply companies and energy customers in connection with management of energy, energy customers, the energy market and trading, information on energy, energy invoicing and tariff setting, calculation and breakdown of energy costs for fraudulent activity; technical planning of infrastructure for sales points, namely, planning of building automation, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, building telecommunications systems, and identification authorization and cash free means of payment systems

Goods & Services

Electricity meters, gas meters, water meters, displays and display units, reader units for displaying the consumption of energy; apparatus and instruments for supplying, switching, transforming, storing, regulating and controlling electricity; energy, electricity, gas, heat, water and pricing meters and their components; testing apparatus for meters and components thereof; calibration stations and components thereof; apparatus and computers for invoicing energy and associated services provided by energy distribution companies; apparatus for inputting, transferring and processing measurement values and data, meters; calculators and computers; databases, namely hardware and software for organising, memorising and accessing data; hardware and software for storing data and for facilitating its recovery and archiving (warehouse software); computer memory, namely hardware and software for data compilation and saving; computer software, particularly for the input, transfer and exploitation of data in energy supply networks, as well as for managing energy and energy customers, the collection of data on energy and on clients, the energy market and sector, the publication of reports on energy, energy invoicing and tariff-setting, for the calculation and breakdown of energy costs, for the calculation and breakdown of taxes and administrative costs of the service provided to energy customers; electrical and electronic installations for remote control, remote metering, remote measurement and centralized remote control and components thereof for the invoicing and control of energy, transfer, processing and storage of data, calculators and computers; all types of programmable operating and switching units. Measurement in the field of energy saving in connection with energy consumption in buildings; technical consulting in the field of energy management, energy savings in connection with energy efficiency and energy use and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, energy market and trade, information on energy, energy billing and pricing, calculation and detailed breakdown of energy costs; scientific analyses of data on energy; development, update and maintenance of software in the field of managing energy and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, energy market and trade, information on energy, energy billing and pricing, calculation and detailed breakdown of energy costs; technical facility planning in the field of managing energy and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, energy market and trade, information on energy, energy billing and pricing, calculation and detailed breakdown of energy costs, namely drawing up specifications; establishing of technical expert opinions in the field of data collection (on energy, customers, the energy market and trade); approval, certification, technical monitoring and carrying out of technical or scientific tests by means of equipment, apparatus and installation sampling in the field of managing energy and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, energy market and trade, information on energy, energy billing and pricing, calculation and detailed breakdown of energy costs; fraud and violation detection in the field of managing energy and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, energy market and trade, information on energy, energy billing and pricing, calculation and detailed breakdown of energy costs; technical planning of point-of-sale facilities.

Goods & Services

Electricity meters, gas meters, water meters, displays and display units, reader units for displaying the consumption of energy; apparatus and instruments for supplying, switching, transforming, storing, regulating and controlling electricity; energy, electricity, gas, heat, water and pricing meters and their components; testing apparatus for meters and components thereof; calibration stations and components thereof; apparatus and computers for invoicing energy and associated services provided by energy distribution companies; apparatus for inputting, transferring and processing measurement values and data, meters; calculators and computers; databases, namely hardware and software for organising, memorising and accessing data; hardware and software for storing data and for facilitating its recovery and archiving (warehouse software); computer memory, namely hardware and software for data compilation and saving; computer software, particularly for the input, transfer and exploitation of data in energy supply networks, as well as for managing energy and energy customers, the collection of data on energy and on clients, the energy market and sector, the publication of reports on energy, energy invoicing and tariff-setting, for the calculation and breakdown of energy costs, for the calculation and breakdown of taxes and administrative costs of the service provided to energy customers; electrical and electronic installations for remote control, remote metering, remote measurement and centralized remote control and components thereof for the invoicing and control of energy, transfer, processing and storage of data, calculators and computers; all types of programmable operating and switching units. Measurement in the field of energy saving in connection with energy consumption in buildings; technical consulting in the field of energy management, energy savings in connection with energy efficiency and energy use and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, energy market and trade, information on energy, energy billing and pricing, calculation and detailed breakdown of energy costs; scientific analyses of data on energy; development, update and maintenance of software in the field of managing energy and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, energy market and trade, information on energy, energy billing and pricing, calculation and detailed breakdown of energy costs; technical facility planning in the field of managing energy and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, energy market and trade, information on energy, energy billing and pricing, calculation and detailed breakdown of energy costs, namely drawing up specifications; establishing of technical expert opinions in the field of data collection (on energy, customers, the energy market and trade); approval, certification, technical monitoring and carrying out of technical or scientific tests by means of equipment, apparatus and installation sampling in the field of managing energy and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, energy market and trade, information on energy, energy billing and pricing, calculation and detailed breakdown of energy costs; fraud and violation detection in the field of managing energy and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, energy market and trade, information on energy, energy billing and pricing, calculation and detailed breakdown of energy costs; technical planning of point-of-sale facilities.

Goods & Services

Electricity meters, gas meters, water meters, displays and display units, reader units for displaying the consumption of energy; apparatus and instruments for supplying, switching, transforming, storing, regulating and controlling electricity; energy, electricity, gas, heat, water and pricing meters and their components; testing apparatus for meters and components thereof; calibration stations and components thereof; apparatus and computers for invoicing energy and associated services provided by energy distribution companies; apparatus for inputting, transferring and processing measurement values and data, meters; calculators and computers; databases, namely hardware and software for organising, memorising and accessing data; hardware and software for storing data and for facilitating its recovery and archiving (warehouse software); computer memory, namely hardware and software for data compilation and saving; computer software, particularly for the input, transfer and exploitation of data in energy supply networks, as well as for managing energy and energy customers, the collection of data on energy and on clients, the energy market and sector, the publication of reports on energy, energy invoicing and tariff-setting, for the calculation and breakdown of energy costs, for the calculation and breakdown of taxes and administrative costs of the service provided to energy customers; electrical and electronic installations for remote control, remote metering, remote measurement and centralized remote control and components thereof for the invoicing and control of energy, transfer, processing and storage of data, calculators and computers; all types of programmable operating and switching units. Measurement in the field of energy saving in connection with energy consumption in buildings; technical consulting in the field of energy management, energy savings in connection with energy efficiency and energy use and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, energy market and trade, information on energy, energy billing and pricing, calculation and detailed breakdown of energy costs; scientific analyses of data on energy; development, update and maintenance of software in the field of managing energy and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, energy market and trade, information on energy, energy billing and pricing, calculation and detailed breakdown of energy costs; technical facility planning in the field of managing energy and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, energy market and trade, information on energy, energy billing and pricing, calculation and detailed breakdown of energy costs, namely drawing up specifications; establishing of technical expert opinions in the field of data collection (on energy, customers, the energy market and trade); approval, certification, technical monitoring and carrying out of technical or scientific tests by means of equipment, apparatus and installation sampling in the field of managing energy and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, energy market and trade, information on energy, energy billing and pricing, calculation and detailed breakdown of energy costs; fraud and violation detection in the field of managing energy and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, energy market and trade, information on energy, energy billing and pricing, calculation and detailed breakdown of energy costs; technical planning of point-of-sale facilities.

Goods & Services

Electricity meters, gas meters, water meters, displays and display units, reader units for displaying the consumption of energy; apparatus and instruments for supplying, switching, transforming, storing, regulating and controlling electricity; energy, electricity, gas, heat, water and pricing meters and their components; checking apparatus for meters and components thereof; calibration stations and components thereof; apparatus and computers for invoicing energy and associated services provided by energy distribution companies; apparatus for inputting, transferring and processing measurement values and data, meters; calculators and computers; databases, namely hardware and software for organising, memorising and accessing data; hardware and software for storing data and for facilitating its recovery and archiving (warehouse software); computer memory, namely hardware and software for data compilation and saving; computer software, particularly for the input, transfer and exploitation of data in energy supply networks, as well as for managing energy and energy customers, the collection of data on energy and on clients, the energy market and sector, the publication of reports on energy, energy invoicing and tarif-setting, for the calculation and breakdown of energy costs, for the calculation and breakdown of taxes and administrative costs of the service provided to energy customers; electrical and electronic installations for remote control, remote metering, remote measurement and centralized remote control and components thereof for the invoicing and control of energy, transfer, processing and storage of data, calculators and computers; all types of programmable operating and switching units. Measurement in the field of energy saving in connection with energy consumption in buildings; technical consulting in the field of energy management, energy savings in connection with energy efficiency and energy use and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, energy market and trade, information on energy, energy billing and pricing, calculation and breakdown of energy costs; scientific analyses of data on energy; development, update and maintenance of software in the field of managing energy and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, energy market and trade, information on energy, energy billing and pricing, calculation and detailed breakdown of energy costs; technical facility planning in the field of managing energy and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, energy market and trade, information on energy, energy billing and pricing, calculation and detailed breakdown of energy costs, or establishment of specifications; establishing of technical expert opinions in the field of collection of data (on energy, customers, the energy market and trade); approval, certification, technical monitoring and carrying out of technical or scientific tests by means of equipment, apparatus and installation sampling in the field of managing energy and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, energy market and trade, information on energy, energy billing and pricing, calculation and detailed breakdown of energy costs; fraud and violation detection in the field of managing energy and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, energy market and trade, information on energy, energy billing and pricing, calculation and detailed breakdown of energy costs; technical planning of point-of-sale facilities.

Goods & Services

(1) Energy management and electricity grid operation systems consisting of electronic hardware and software, monitors and sensing devices for measuring, monitoring, displaying, recording and processing the inputs, flow and outputs of electricity generation and consumption meters and, the status of different components in the electricity grid network namely, supply, transfer, consumption and loss of electricity, temperature, on/off status, active/standby status, pressure and power measurements, for use in controlling the operation of industrial, commercial and home energy consuming equipment and electricity grid operation equipment; blank magnetic data carriers and blank optical discs; vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated devices, namely, coin identifying mechanisms; cash registers; fire extinguishers; energy management systems consisting of electronic hardware and software, monitors and sensing devices for measuring, monitoring, displaying, recording and processing the outputs of electricity consumption meters, namely, supply, transfer, consumption and loss of electricity, temperature, pressure and power measurements, for use in controlling the operation of industrial, commercial and home energy consuming equipment; electricity meters, heat meters, gas meters, water meters, flow meters, return meters and tariff meters of all kinds and their components for use in monitoring consumption of utility commodities namely, energy, gas or fluids; meter testing instruments and components for use in testing meters, namely, electricity meters, heat meters, gas meters, water meters, flow meters, return meters and tariff meters; calibration units and their components for use in calibrating meters, namely, electricity meters, heat meters, gas meters, water meters, flow meters, return meters and tariff meters; computers for charging energy consumption and related services for power supply companies; power monitoring apparatus, namely, apparatus for monitoring power on electrical distribution or transmission networks and demand response, load management and curtailment of loads and unwanted generation, namely, meters, microgrid controlers, synchrophasors, Volt-VAR controllers, transformers, inverters, communications, actuators, automatic switches, and software and control systems for Distribution Automation, Virtual Power Plant, Renewable Energy integration, Distributed generation integration, and other ancillary services that guarantee reliability and power quality in the electricity network; databases, namely, computer hardware and software for data organization, storage and access in the field of utility commodity distribution; computer hardware and software for the storage of data and its easy recovery and archiving in the field of utility commodity distribution; data storage units, namely, computer hardware and software for the collection and conservation of data in the field of utility commodity distribution; software, namely, for data acquisition, transfer and processing in energy supply networks and also for energy management, energy customer management, for the determination of data on energy and customers, for the energy market and the energy trade, for energy report production, energy billing and energy rating, for the calculation and billing of energy costs, calculation and billing of charges and the administration of energy customer processes; apparatus for the collection, transmission and processing of metering values and meter data, namely, hand-held electronic meter readers for storing energy consumption data, modems, computer data processors for use in association with energy consumption data, computers, electronic remote meter reading transmitters and electronic remote meter reading receivers; programmable control and switchgears for use in electricity commodity distribution, namely, meters, hand-held electronic meter readers for reading, storing and transmitting electricity commodity distribution data, advanced and automatic switches, synchrophasors, control systems, transformers, inverters, metering devices; time switches for use in the fields of power and utility control; cycle control timers; electrical components, namely, electronic current rectifiers, electronic current controllers, solenoids and microelectronic circuitry therefore, electronic switch circuitry and switches for electric controllers, electrical equipment and instruments for controlling the supply of electricity and for speed regulating, namely, electronic switches and electronic switch circuitry, electric switches for incorporation into electric transformers, voltage regulators, electric current meters, voltmeters alarms and indicators all for use in indicating variations in the condition of electric circuits from pre-set conditions; circuit boards; permanent magnets; components for electrical installations, specifically namely, switches, relays, transformers, switchboards, clamps; housings for electrical equipment, namely, electrically insulated housings for electrical apparatus made from synthetic plastic material, measurement, control and regulation devices for non-electrical valves and their components, namely, metering valves, safety shut off valves control valves, pneumatic valves, actuated valves, ball valves, diaphragm valves, check valves, expansion valves and bypass valves; automatic flame guards and UV detectors, flue gas testers and oxygen probes; devices used to measure the density of gas in gas valves and parts and fittings thereof; building automation installations and their components, namely, controllers, sensors and actuators that provide the ability to monitor and control heating, ventilation, air conditioning, humidity, lighting, security systems, electricity consumption, video surveillance and appliances via remote access; home security alarms and sensors, namely, fire alarms, burglar alarms, and noxious substance alarms and sensors for such alarms; money changing machines and bank note testers; devices for telephone systems, namely, code, coin or card operated telephones, charge displays and charge printers, call meters, pulse counters, and printing pulse counters; blank smart cards, electronic toll smart cards, identification cards with embedded chips, identification smart cards, magnetically encoded credit cards, magnetically encoded debit cards, magnetically encoded hotel room key cards, magnetically encoded phone cards; computer and optical scanners for magnetically coded, optically coded cards and chip cards; data processing equipment namely, data recorders, data encoders, data transducers, for processing energy consumption data, processing computers and structural parts therefore; electrical solid state and semiconductor components and microelectronic components, namely, magnetic field sensors, integrated circuits, thermoelectrical, piezoelectric and hall-effect elements and components; and printed circuit boards. (1) Scientific and technical consulting regarding power monitoring devices and apparatus, namely, meters, hand-held electronic meter readers for reading, storing and transmitting electricity commodity distribution data, advanced and automatic switches, software and control, synchrophasors, control systems, transformers, inverters, sensing devices (electricity flow, frequency power, current intensity and voltage values, status of switches and activity), technical consulting concerning management of energy, energy conservation related to energy efficiency and energy use and of energy customers, compilation of data on energy and its customers, the energy trade and market, information on energy, energy invoicing and tariff setting, calculation and breakdown of energy costs; scientific analysis of energy usage, consumption, and conservation data for commercial, industrial, government and residential sites, demand response, load management and curtailment of loads and unwanted generation, Response to energy supply availability; industrial analysis and research services in the field of energy supply and demand, energy consumption, and energy costs; design and development of computer hardware and software; legal consulting and representation; engineering and energy trade services in the field of energy supply and demand, energy consumption, and energy costs, energy quality management, electric grid protection and balance; software development; products, services, and solutions planning and development services, namely, development of electrical engineering products, electronics products, information technology products, communications technology products, optics and mechanical engineering products, products for the measurement and control of production, transport and consumption of energy, building automation and heating products, ventilation and air conditioning plant products, and products for the control and regulation of such installations, telecommunications products and products for the remote control, remote monitoring and remote management of telecommunications products, products for credit authorization and billing and payment for services and merchandise, and also of identification, authorization and cash-free means of payment; technical advice in the field of energy management, energy customer management, determination of energy data and customer data, the energy market and the energy trade, energy reporting, energy billing and energy rating, calculation and billing of energy costs; scientific analysis of energy data; development, updating and maintenance of software for management of energy, energy management devices and systems, and energy customers, the compilation and analysis of data on energy and customers, the energy market and trade, energy invoicing and tariff setting, calculation and breakdown of energy costs; drawing up target specifications. drawing up technical reports in the domain of data acquisition regarding energy, customers, the energy market and the energy trade; accreditation, certification, technical testing and technical or scientific conduct of sample testing of installations, apparatus and appliances in the field of energy management, energy customer management, determination of energy data and customer data, the energy market and the energy trade, energy reporting, energy billing and energy rating, calculation and billing of energy costs; technical planning of installations, namely, drawing up of target specifications and technical reports in the domain of data acquisition for management of energy and energy customer management, collection of data on energy and on its customers, the energy market and trading, information on energy, calculation and breakdown of energy costs, namely, establishment of specifications; fraud detection services, namely, monitoring energy supply and trade companies and energy customers in connection with management of energy, energy customers, the energy market and trading, information on energy, energy invoicing and tariff setting, calculation and breakdown of energy costs for fraudulent activity; technical infrastructure planning for sales outlets, namely, planning of building automation, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, telecommunications systems, and identification authorization and cash-free means of payment systems; calibration and testing of metering equipment; calibration and testing of apparatus and appliances in the field of energy management, energy customer management, determination of energy data and customer data, the energy market and the energy trade, energy reporting, energy billing and energy rating, calculation and billing of energy costs, calculation and billing of charges and the administration of energy customer processes

Abstract

The invention relates an antenna coupler (1) for connecting a high-frequency antenna to a device to which a high voltage can be applied galvanically during operation, wherein a multi-layer circuit board (2) that has conductor planes that are electrically insulated from each other in the depth direction (z) of the multi-layer circuit board (2) is provided. A first high-frequency line (3a, 3b) coupled or to be coupled with the high-frequency antenna is arranged in a first conductor plane, while a second high-frequency line (4a, 4b) coupled or to be coupled on the device side is arranged in a second conductor plane of the multi-layer circuit board (2). The multi-layer circuit board (2) has an electrically insulating circuit board core layer (6), wherein the first and second conductor planes extend on the same of the two faces of the circuit board core layer (6), and wherein the second high-frequency line (4a, 4b) coupled or to be coupled on the device side is arranged at a larger distance from the circuit board core layer (6) than the first high-frequency line (3a, 3b), and furthermore the second high-frequency line (4a, 4b) is arranged on an outer surface of the multi-layer circuit board (2). The antenna coupler (1) comprises an electrically conductive shielding structure (5), which extends partially on the opposite other of the two faces of the circuit board core layer (6) and is designed to shield the first high-frequency line (3a, 3b) and metal parts on the device side that are not part of the antenna coupler (1) from an interaction while high-frequency signals are conducted.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01P 1/20 - Frequency-selective devices, e.g. filters
• H01P 1/201 - Filters for transverse electromagnetic waves
• H01P 5/18 - Conjugate devices, i.e. devices having at least one port decoupled from one other port consisting of two coupled guides, e.g. directional couplers

Goods & Services

Electricity meters, gas meters, water meters, displays and display units, reader units for displaying energy consumption; apparatus and instruments for supplying, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating and controlling electricity; energy, electricity, gas, heat, water and charge meters and their components; monitoring apparatus for meters and their components; calibration stations and their components; apparatus and computers for billing energy and related services provided by energy supply companies; apparatus for inputting, transferring and processing measurement values and data, meters; calculators and computers; databases, namely hardware and software for organizing, memorizing and accessing data; downloadable software for the capture, transfer and use of data within energy supply networks, as well as for managing energy and energy customers, data collection on energy and on its customers, the energy market and trade, the publication of reports on energy, invoicing and energy pricing, for the calculation and detailed breakdown of energy costs, for the calculation and detailed breakdown of taxes and administrative charges of the service provided to energy customers; electric and electronic systems for remote controlling, remote meter reading, telemetering and centralized remote controlling and their components for billing and energy monitoring, data transfer, processing and storage, calculators and computers. Measurement in the field of energy saving in connection with energy consumption in buildings; technical consulting in the field of energy management, energy saving in connection with energy efficiency and energy use and energy customers, data compilation on energy and on customers, the energy market and energy trading, information on energy, energy billing and price setting, energy cost calculation and detailed cost breakdown; scientific analyses of data on energy; development, updating and maintenance of software in the field of energy management, energy customers, data compilation on energy and on customers, the energy market and energy trading, information on energy, energy billing and price setting, energy cost calculation and detailed cost breakdown; technical facility planning in the field of energy management and energy customers, data compilation on energy and on customers, the energy market and energy trading, information on energy, energy billing and price setting, energy cost calculation and detailed cost breakdown, namely establishment of specifications; establishing of technical expert opinions in the field of data collection (on energy, customers, the energy market and energy trading); approval, certification, technical monitoring and carrying out of technical or scientific tests through equipment, apparatus and installation sampling in the field of energy management and energy customers, data compilation on energy and on customers, the energy market and energy trading, information on energy, energy billing and price setting, energy cost calculation and detailed cost breakdown; fraud and violation detection in the field of energy management and energy customers, data compilation on energy and on customers, the energy market and energy trading, information on energy, energy billing and price setting, energy cost calculation and detailed cost breakdown; technical planning for point-of-sale facilities.

Abstract

The invention relates to a cage terminal having a U-profile shaped cage (23) comprising a first and a second leg (11a, b) and a bar (12) connecting said two legs (11a, b) on one side, wherein said legs (11a, b) each comprise a leg window (13a, b) flush with each other. The bar (12) has a threaded bore (26) for receiving a screw (27), by means of which at least one conductor (14a, b) inserted through the two leg windows (13a, b) can be securely clamped.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 4/36 - Conductive members located under tip of screw

Goods & Services

Electricity meters, gas meters, water meters, displays and display units, reader units for displaying energy consumption; apparatus and instruments for supplying, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating and controlling electricity; energy, electricity, gas, heat, water and charge meters and their components; monitoring apparatus for meters and their components; calibration stations and their components; apparatus and computers for billing energy and related services provided by energy supply companies; apparatus for inputting, transferring and processing measurement values and data, meters; calculators and computers; databases, namely hardware and software for organising, memorising and accessing data; downloadable software for the capture, transfer and use of data within energy supply networks, as well as for managing energy and energy customers, data collection on energy and on its customers, the energy market and trade, the publication of reports on energy, invoicing and energy pricing, for the calculation and detailed breakdown of energy costs, for the calculation and detailed breakdown of taxes and administrative charges of the service provided to energy customers; electric and electronic systems for remote controlling, remote meter reading, telemetering and centralised remote controlling and their components for billing and energy monitoring, data transfer, processing and storage, calculators and computers. Measurement in the field of energy saving in connection with energy consumption in buildings; technical consulting in the field of energy management, energy saving in connection with energy efficiency and energy use and energy customers, data compilation on energy and on customers, the energy market and energy trading, information on energy, energy billing and price setting, energy cost calculation and detailed cost breakdown; scientific analyses of data on energy; development, updating and maintenance of software in the field of energy management, energy customers, data compilation on energy and on customers, the energy market and energy trading, information on energy, energy billing and price setting, energy cost calculation and detailed cost breakdown; technical facility planning in the field of energy management and energy customers, data compilation on energy and on customers, the energy market and energy trading, information on energy, energy billing and price setting, energy cost calculation and detailed cost breakdown, namely establishment of specifications; establishing of technical expert opinions in the field of data collection (on energy, customers, the energy market and energy trading); approval, certification, technical monitoring and carrying out of technical or scientific tests through equipment, apparatus and installation sampling in the field of energy management and energy customers, data compilation on energy and on customers, the energy market and energy trading, information on energy, energy billing and price setting, energy cost calculation and detailed cost breakdown; fraud and violation detection in the field of energy management and energy customers, data compilation on energy and on customers, the energy market and energy trading, information on energy, energy billing and price setting, energy cost calculation and detailed cost breakdown; technical planning for point-of-sale facilities.

Goods & Services

Electricity meters, gas meters, water meters, displays and display units, reader units for displaying energy consumption; apparatus and instruments for supplying, switching, transforming, storing, regulating and controlling electricity; energy, electricity, gas, heat, water and charge meters and their components; monitoring apparatus for meters and their components; calibration stations and their components; apparatus and computers for billing energy and related services provided by energy supply companies; apparatus for inputting, transferring and processing measurement values and data, meters; calculators and computers; databases, namely hardware and software for organising, memorising and accessing data; downloadable software for data capture, transfer and processing on energy supply networks, as well as for managing energy and energy customers, data collection on energy and on its customers, the energy market and trade, the publication of reports on energy, invoicing and energy pricing, for the calculation and detailed breakdown of energy costs, for the calculation and detailed breakdown of taxes and administrative charges of the service provided to energy customers; electric and electronic systems for remote controlling, remote meter reading, telemetering and centralised remote controlling and their components for billing and energy control, data transfer, processing and storage, calculators and computers. Measurement in the field of energy saving in connection with energy consumption in buildings; technical consulting in the field of energy management, energy saving in connection with energy efficiency and energy use and energy customers, data compilation on energy and on customers, the energy market and energy trading, information on energy, energy billing and price setting, energy cost calculation and detailed cost breakdown; scientific analyses of data on energy; development, updating and maintenance of software in the field of energy management, energy customers, data compilation on energy and on customers, the energy market and energy trading, information on energy, energy billing and price setting, energy cost calculation and detailed cost breakdown; technical facility planning in the field of energy management and energy customers, data compilation on energy and on customers, the energy market and energy trading, information on energy, energy billing and price setting, energy cost calculation and detailed cost breakdown, being establishment of specifications; establishing of technical expert opinions in the field of data collection (on energy, customers, the energy market and energy trading); approval, certification, technical monitoring and carrying out of technical or scientific tests through equipment, apparatus and installation sampling in the field of energy management and energy customers, data compilation on energy and on customers, the energy market and energy trading, information on energy, energy billing and price setting, energy cost calculation and detailed cost breakdown; fraud and violation detection in the field of energy management and energy customers, data compilation on energy and on customers, the energy market and energy trading, information on energy, energy billing and price setting, energy cost calculation and detailed cost breakdown; technical planning for point-of-sale facilities.

Goods & Services

Electricity meters, gas meters, water meters, displays and display screens, reader units for displaying energy consumption; apparatus and instruments for supplying, switching, transforming, storing, regulating and controlling electricity; energy, electricity, gas, heat, water and pricing meters and their components; controlling apparatus for meters and components thereof; calibration stations and components thereof; apparatus and computers for billing energy and associated services provided by energy distribution companies; apparatus for inputting, transferring and processing measurement values and data, meters; calculators and computers; databases, namely hardware and software for organising, memorising and accessing data; downloadable software for data capture, transfer and processing on energy supply networks, as well as for managing energy and energy customers, data collection on energy and on its customers, the energy market and trade, the publication of reports on energy, energy billing and pricing, for the calculation and detailed breakdown of energy costs, for the calculation and detailed breakdown of taxes and administrative costs of the service provided to energy customers; electrical and electronic installations for remote controlling, remote meter reading, telemetering and centralised remote controlling and their components for billing and energy control, data transfer, processing and storage, calculators and computers. Measurement in the field of energy saving in connection with energy consumption in buildings; technical consulting in the field of energy management, in connection with energy efficiency and energy use and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, the energy market and trade, information on energy, energy billing and pricing, the calculation and detailed breakdown of energy costs, scientific analyses of data on energy; development, update and maintenance of software in the field of managing energy and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, energy market and trade, information on energy, energy billing and pricing, calculation and detailed breakdown of energy costs; technical facility planning in the field of managing energy and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, energy market and trade, information on energy, energy billing and pricing, calculation and detailed breakdown of energy costs, being establishment of specifications; establishing of technical expert opinions in the field of data collection (on energy, customers, the energy market and trade); approval, certification, technical monitoring and carrying out of technical or scientific tests through equipment, apparatus and installation sampling in the field of managing energy and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, energy market and trade, information on energy, energy billing and pricing, calculation and detailed breakdown of energy costs; fraud and violation detection in the field of managing energy and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, energy market and trade, information on energy, energy billing and pricing, calculation and detailed breakdown of energy costs; technical planning of point-of-sale facilities.

Goods & Services

Electricity meters, gas meters, water meters, displays and display screens, reader units for displaying energy consumption; apparatus and instruments for supplying, switching, transforming, storing, regulating and controlling electricity; energy, electricity, gas, heat, water and pricing meters and their components; controlling apparatus for meters and components thereof; calibration stations and components thereof; apparatus and computers for billing energy and associated services provided by energy distribution companies; apparatus for inputting, transferring and processing measurement values and data, meters; calculators and computers; databases, namely hardware and software for organising, memorising and accessing data; downloadable software for data capture, transfer and processing on energy supply networks, as well as for managing energy and energy customers, data collection on energy and on its customers, the energy market and trade, the publication of reports on energy, energy billing and pricing, for the calculation and detailed breakdown of energy costs, for the calculation and detailed breakdown of taxes and administrative costs of the service provided to energy customers; electrical and electronic installations for remote controlling, remote meter reading, telemetering and centralised remote controlling and their components for billing and energy control, data transfer, processing and storage, calculators and computers. Measurement in the field of energy saving in connection with energy consumption in buildings; technical consulting in the field of energy management, in connection with energy efficiency and energy use and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, the energy market and trade, information on energy, energy billing and pricing, the calculation and detailed breakdown of energy costs, scientific analyses of data on energy; development, update and maintenance of software in the field of managing energy and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, energy market and trade, information on energy, energy billing and pricing, calculation and detailed breakdown of energy costs; technical facility planning in the field of managing energy and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, energy market and trade, information on energy, energy billing and pricing, calculation and detailed breakdown of energy costs, being establishment of specifications; establishing of technical expert opinions in the field of data collection (on energy, customers, the energy market and trade); approval, certification, technical monitoring and carrying out of technical or scientific tests through equipment, apparatus and installation sampling in the field of managing energy and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, energy market and trade, information on energy, energy billing and pricing, calculation and detailed breakdown of energy costs; fraud and violation detection in the field of managing energy and energy customers, data collection on energy and on customers, energy market and trade, information on energy, energy billing and pricing, calculation and detailed breakdown of energy costs; technical planning of point-of-sale facilities.

Goods & Services

Electricity meters, gas meters, water meters, displays and display units, reader units for displaying energy consumption; apparatus and instruments for supplying, switching, transforming, storing, regulating and controlling electricity; energy, electricity, gas, heat, water and charge meters and their components; monitoring apparatus for meters and their components; calibration stations and their components; apparatus and computers for billing energy and related services provided by energy supply companies; apparatus for inputting, transferring and processing measurement values and data, meters; calculators and computers; databases, namely hardware and software for organising, memorising and accessing data; downloadable software for data capture, transfer and processing on energy supply networks, as well as for managing energy and energy customers, data collection on energy and on its customers, the energy market and trade, the publication of reports on energy, invoicing and energy pricing, for the calculation and detailed breakdown of energy costs, for the calculation and detailed breakdown of taxes and administrative charges of the service provided to energy customers; electric and electronic systems for remote controlling, remote meter reading, telemetering and centralised remote controlling and their components for billing and energy control, data transfer, processing and storage, calculators and computers. Measurement in the field of energy saving in connection with energy consumption in buildings; technical consulting in the field of energy management, energy saving in connection with energy efficiency and energy use and energy customers, data compilation on energy and on customers, the energy market and energy trading, information on energy, energy billing and price setting, energy cost calculation and detailed cost breakdown; scientific analyses of data on energy; development, updating and maintenance of software in the field of energy management, energy customers, data compilation on energy and on customers, the energy market and energy trading, information on energy, energy billing and price setting, energy cost calculation and detailed cost breakdown; technical facility planning in the field of energy management and energy customers, data compilation on energy and on customers, the energy market and energy trading, information on energy, energy billing and price setting, energy cost calculation and detailed cost breakdown, being establishment of specifications; establishing of technical expert opinions in the field of data collection (on energy, customers, the energy market and energy trading); approval, certification, technical monitoring and carrying out of technical or scientific tests through equipment, apparatus and installation sampling in the field of energy management and energy customers, data compilation on energy and on customers, the energy market and energy trading, information on energy, energy billing and price setting, energy cost calculation and detailed cost breakdown; fraud and violation detection in the field of energy management and energy customers, data compilation on energy and on customers, the energy market and energy trading, information on energy, energy billing and price setting, energy cost calculation and detailed cost breakdown; technical planning for point-of-sale facilities.

Abstract

In ripple control systems (RKG, RS) the problem exists of being able to establish whether the emitted audio-frequency telegrams have been actually and correctly received at all points of a supply area (NS). For this purpose, a ripple control system (RKG, RS) is proposed which additionally contains: monitoring receivers (UE) are situated distributed in the supply area (NS), which receive emitted audio-frequency telegrams and buffer them; a monitoring central office (UZ), which can be connected to the monitoring receivers (UE), in order to receive the telegrams buffered in the monitoring receivers (UE) and compare them to the telegrams emitted by the ripple control command device (RKG).

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 13/00 - Circuit arrangements for providing remote indication of network conditions, e.g. an instantaneous record of the open or closed condition of each circuitbreaker in the networkCircuit arrangements for providing remote control of switching means in a power distribution network, e.g. switching in and out of current consumers by using a pulse code signal carried by the network

Goods & Services

Electricity meters, gas meters, water meters, displays and display units, reader units for displaying energy consumption; apparatus and instruments for supplying, switching, transforming, storing, regulating and controlling electricity; energy, electricity, gas, heat and water counters and component parts thereof; control apparatus for meters and component parts thereof; apparatus and computers used for invoicing energy and related services provided by energy supply companies; apparatus for inputting, transferring and processing measurement values and data, meters;  computers; databases, namely hardware for organising, memorising and accessing data; electric and electronic installations for remote control, remote metering, remote measuring and centralised remote control and their component parts for invoicing and controlling energy, for transmission, processing and storage of data, calculators, and computers. Measurement in the field of energy conservation in connection with energy consumption in buildings; technical consulting concerning management of energy, energy conservation related to energy efficiency and energy use and of energy customers, compilation of data on energy and its customers, the energy trade and market, information on energy, energy invoicing and tariff setting, calculation and breakdown of energy costs; scientific analysis of energy data; technical planning of installations for management of energy and energy customer management, collection of data on energy and on its customers, the energy market and trading, information on energy, calculation and breakdown of energy costs, namely establishment of specifications; establishing of technical expert opinions concerning collection of data on energy, its customers, the energy market and energy trading; approval, certification, technical control, performance of technical or scientific tests by sampling of equipment, apparatus and installations concerning energy and energy customers, collection of data on energy and on its customers, the energy market and trading, information on energy, energy invoicing and tariff setting, calculation and breakdown of energy costs; detection of frauds and abuses in connection with management of energy and energy customers, the energy market and trading, information on energy, energy invoicing and tariff setting, calculation and breakdown of energy costs; technical planning of infrastructure for sales points.

Goods & Services

Electricity meters, gas meters, water meters, displays and display units, reader units for displaying energy consumption; apparatus and instruments for supplying, switching, transforming, storing, regulating and controlling electricity; energy, electricity, gas, heat and water counters and component parts thereof; control apparatus for meters and component parts thereof; apparatus and computers used for invoicing energy and related services provided by energy supply companies; apparatus for inputting, transferring and processing measurement values and data, meters; calculators and computers; databases, namely hardware and software for organising, memorising and accessing data; downloadable software for inputting, transferring and using data in energy supply networks, and for management of energy and energy customers, collection of data on energy and on its customers, the energy trade and market, publication of reports on energy, energy invoicing and tariff setting, for the calculation and breakdown of energy costs, for the calculation and breakdown of the taxes and administrative costs of the service provided to energy customers; electric and electronic installations for remote control, remote metering, remote measuring and centralised remote control and their component parts for invoicing and controlling energy, for transmission, processing and storage of data, calculators and computers. Measurement in the field of energy conservation in connection with energy consumption in buildings; technical consulting concerning management of energy, energy conservation related to energy efficiency and energy use and of energy customers, compilation of data on energy and its customers, the energy trade and market, information on energy, energy invoicing and tariff setting, calculation and breakdown of energy costs; scientific analysis of energy data; development, updating and maintenance of software for management of energy and energy customers, the compilation of data on energy and customers, the energy market and trade, energy invoicing and tariff setting, calculation and breakdown of energy costs; technical planning of installations for management of energy and energy customer management, collection of data on energy and on its customers, the energy market and trading, information on energy, calculation and breakdown of energy costs, namely establishment of specifications; establishing of technical expert opinions concerning collection of data on energy, its customers, the energy market and energy trading; approval, certification, technical control, performance of technical or scientific tests by sampling of equipment, apparatus and installations concerning energy and energy customers, collection of data on energy and on its customers, the energy market and trading, information on energy, energy invoicing and tariff setting, calculation and breakdown of energy costs; detection of frauds and abuses in connection with management of energy and energy customers, the energy market and trading, information on energy, energy invoicing and tariff setting, calculation and breakdown of energy costs; technical planning of infrastructure for sales points.

Goods & Services

(1) Electricity meters, gas meters, water meters, heat meters, cold meters, displays and display units, reader units for displaying energy consumption; energy, electricity, gas, heat, cold and water counters and component parts thereof; electrical, electromechanical and remote controls for electricity meters, gas meters, water meters, heat meters and cold meters; computers and meter readers used for recording and transmitting energy consumption data for use in invoicing energy consumption and related services for power supply companies; apparatus, namely computers for inputting, transmitting and processing measurement values and data, for use in controlling the operation of energy consuming equipment; meters, namely, electricity meters, heat meters, cold meters, gas meters, water meters, flow meters, return meters and tariff meters and replacement parts therefor; calculators and computers; computer software for database management related to energy consumption data; downloadable computer software for the management and control of energy consumption by energy customers and power supply companies; downloadable computer software for the collection of data on energy consumption and energy customers, and the energy trade and market; downloadable software for the creation and publication of reports on energy, for energy invoicing and tariff setting, for the calculation and breakdown of energy costs, for the calculation and breakdown of the taxes and administrative costs of the service provided to energy customers; remote controls and meter readers for the remote measuring and centralized remote control of telecommunications appliances and their component parts for use in invoicing and controlling energy, and for the transmission, processing and storage of data related to the consumption of energy. (1) Energy usage monitoring and measurement for commercial, industrial, government and residential sites; technical consulting concerning management of energy, energy conservation related to energy efficiency and energy use and of energy customers, compilation of data on energy and its customers, the energy trade and market, information on energy, energy invoicing and tariff setting, calculation and breakdown of energy costs; scientific analysis of energy usage, consumption, and conservation data for commercial, industrial, government and residential sites; development, updating and maintenance of software for management of energy and energy customers, the compilation of data on energy and customers, the energy market and trade, energy invoicing and tariff setting, calculation and breakdown of energy costs; technical planning of installations namely, preparation of target specifications and technical reports related to computer hardware and software for data acquisition for management of energy and energy customers, the collection of data on energy, energy customers, the energy market and trading, and the calculation and breakdown of energy costs; providing technical expert opinions concerning computer hardware and software for the collection of data on energy, energy customers, the energy market and energy trading; accreditation, certification, technical control, namely, technical testing and performance of technical or scientific tests by sampling of equipment, apparatus and installations concerning the collection of data in the fields of energy, energy customers, the energy market and trading, energy usage, energy invoicing and tariff setting, and the calculation and breakdown of energy costs; fraud detection services, namely, monitoring energy supply companies and energy customers in connection with management of energy, energy customers, the energy market and trading, information on energy, energy invoicing and tariff setting, calculation and breakdown of energy costs for fraudulent activity; technical planning of infrastructure for sales points, namely, planning of building automation, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, building telecommunications systems, and identification authorization and cash free means of payment systems.

Goods & Services

Electricity meters, gas meters, water meters, displays and display units, reader units for displaying energy consumption; apparatus and instruments for supplying, switching, transforming, storing, regulating and controlling electricity; energy, electricity, gas, heat and water counters and component parts thereof; control apparatus for meters and component parts thereof; apparatus and computers used for invoicing energy and related services provided by energy supply companies; apparatus for inputting, transferring and processing measurement values and data, meters; calculators and computers; databases, namely hardware and software for organising, memorising and accessing data; downloadable software for inputting, transferring and using data in energy supply networks, and for management of energy and energy customers, collection of data on energy and on its customers, the energy trade and market, publication of reports on energy, energy invoicing and tariff setting, for the calculation and breakdown of energy costs, for the calculation and breakdown of the taxes and administrative costs of the service provided to energy customers; electric and electronic installations for remote control, remote metering, remote measuring and centralised remote control and their component parts for invoicing and controlling energy, for transmission, processing and storage of data, calculators and computers. Measurement in the field of energy conservation in connection with energy consumption in buildings; technical consulting concerning management of energy, energy conservation related to energy efficiency and energy use and of energy customers, compilation of data on energy and its customers, the energy trade and market, information on energy, energy invoicing and tariff setting, calculation and breakdown of energy costs; scientific analysis of energy data; development, updating and maintenance of software for management of energy and energy customers, the compilation of data on energy and customers, the energy market and trade, energy invoicing and tariff setting, calculation and breakdown of energy costs; technical planning of installations for management of energy and energy customer management, collection of data on energy and on its customers, the energy market and trading, information on energy, calculation and breakdown of energy costs, namely establishment of specifications; establishing of technical expert opinions concerning collection of data on energy, its customers, the energy market and energy trading; approval, certification, technical control, performance of technical or scientific tests by sampling of equipment, apparatus and installations concerning energy and energy customers, collection of data on energy and on its customers, the energy market and trading, information on energy, energy invoicing and tariff setting, calculation and breakdown of energy costs; detection of frauds and abuses in connection with management of energy and energy customers, the energy market and trading, information on energy, energy invoicing and tariff setting, calculation and breakdown of energy costs; technical planning of infrastructure for sales points.

Goods & Services

[ Electricity meters, gas meters, water meters; electrophoretic and plasma displays and display units, optical readers for displaying energy consumption; apparatus and instruments for conveying, switching, transforming, storing, regulating and controlling electricity; energy, electricity, gas, heat and water counters and component parts thereof; controllers for meters and component parts thereof; apparatus and computers for recording and transmitting energy consumption data for use in invoicing energy consumption and related services for power supply companies; apparatus for inputting, transmitting and processing measurement values and data for use in controlling the operation of energy consuming equipment; meters, namely, electricity meters, heat meters, gas meters, water meters, flow meters, return meters, and tariff meters and replacement parts therefor; calculators and computers; databases, namely, hardware and software for organizing, memorizing and accessing data; electric and electronic installations and their component parts for remote control, remote metering, remote measuring and centralized remote control of telecommunications appliances and their component parts, for use in invoicing and controlling energy, and for the transmission, processing and storage of data; downloadable software for inputting, transmitting and using data in energy supply networks; downloadable software for the management of energy and energy customers; downloadable software for the collection of data on energy, energy customers, and the energy trade and market; downloadable software for the publication of reports on energy, for energy invoicing and tariff setting, for the calculation and breakdown of energy costs, and for the calculation and breakdown of the taxes and administrative costs of services provided to energy customers ] Technical consulting in the field of energy usage management; consulting in the field of customer relationship management of energy customers; consulting concerning the compilation of data in the following fields: energy, energy customers, the energy trade and market, energy invoicing [ and tariff setting, ]and the calculation and breakdown of energy costs Scientific measurement of energy consumption in buildings; scientific analysis of energy data; technical planning of installations, namely, drawing up target specifications and technical reports related to computer hardware and software for data acquisition for management of energy and energy customers, the collection of data on energy, energy customers, the energy market and trading, and the calculation and breakdown of energy costs; drawing up technical expert opinions concerning computer hardware and software for the collection of data on energy, energy customers, the energy market, and energy trading; accreditation, certification, technical control, namely, technical testing and performance of technical or scientific tests by sampling of equipment, apparatus and installations all concerning the collection of data in the fields of energy, energy customers, the energy market and trading, energy usage, energy invoicing and tariff setting, and the calculation and breakdown of energy costs; technical planning of infrastructure for sales points, namely, planning of building automation, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, building telecommunications systems, and identification authorization and cash-free means of payment systems; development, updating and maintenance of software for the management of energy and energy customers, energy invoicing [ and tariff setting ], the calculation and breakdown of energy costs, and the compilation of data on energy, energy customers, and the energy market and trade

Goods & Services

Electricity meters, gas meters, water meters; electrophoretic and plasma displays and display units, optical readers for displaying energy consumption; apparatus and instruments for conveying, switching, transforming, storing, regulating and controlling electricity; energy, electricity, gas, heat and water counters and component parts thereof; controllers for meters and component parts thereof; apparatus and computers for recording and transmitting energy consumption data for use in invoicing energy consumption and related services for power supply companies; apparatus for inputting, transmitting and processing measurement values and data for use in controlling the operation of energy consuming equipment; meters, namely, electricity meters, heat meters, gas meters, water meters, flow meters, return meters, and tariff meters and replacement parts therefor; calculators and computers; databases, namely, hardware and software for organizing, memorizing and accessing data; electric and electronic installations and their component parts for remote control, remote metering, remote measuring and centralized remote control of telecommunications appliances and their component parts, for use in invoicing and controlling energy, and for the transmission, processing and storage of data; downloadable software for inputting, transmitting and using data in energy supply networks; downloadable software for the management of energy and energy customers; downloadable software for the collection of data on energy, energy customers, and the energy trade and market; downloadable software for the publication of reports on energy, for energy invoicing [ and tariff setting ], for the calculation and breakdown of energy costs, and for the calculation and breakdown of the taxes and administrative costs of services provided to energy customers Technical consulting in the field of energy usage management; consulting in the field of customer relationship management of energy customers; consulting concerning the compilation of data in the following fields: energy, energy customers, the energy trade and market, energy invoicing [ and tariff setting, ] and the calculation and breakdown of energy costs Scientific measurement of energy consumption in buildings; scientific analysis of energy data; technical planning of installations, namely, drawing up target specifications and technical reports related to computer hardware and software for data acquisition for management of energy and energy customers, the collection of data on energy, energy customers, the energy market and trading, and the calculation and breakdown of energy costs; drawing up technical expert opinions concerning computer hardware and software for the collection of data on energy, energy customers, the energy market, and energy trading; accreditation, certification, technical control, namely, technical testing and performance of technical or scientific tests by sampling of equipment, apparatus and installations all concerning the collection of data in the fields of energy, energy customers, the energy market and trading, energy usage, energy invoicing and tariff setting, and the calculation and breakdown of energy costs; technical planning of infrastructure for sales points, namely, planning of building automation, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, building telecommunications systems, and identification authorization and cash-free means of payment systems; development, updating and maintenance of software for the management of energy and energy customers, energy invoicing [ and tariff setting ], the calculation and breakdown of energy costs, and the compilation of data on energy, energy customers, and the energy market and trade

Goods & Services

(1) Electricity meters, gas meters, water meters, heat meters, cold meters, displays and display units, reader units for displaying energy consumption; energy, electricity, gas, heat, cold and water counters and component parts thereof; electrical, electromechanical and remote controls for electricity meters, gas meters, water meters, heat meters and cold meters; computers and meter readers used for recording and transmitting energy consumption data for use in invoicing energy consumption and related services for power supply companies; apparatus, namely computers for inputting, transmitting and processing measurement values and data, for use in controlling the operation of energy consuming equipment; meters, namely, electricity meters, heat meters, cold meters, gas meters, water meters, flow meters, return meters and tariff meters and replacement parts therefor; calculators and computers; computer software for database management related to energy consumption data; downloadable computer software for the management and control of energy consumption by energy customers and power supply companies; downloadable computer software for the collection of data on energy consumption and energy customers, and the energy trade and market; downloadable software for the creation and publication of reports on energy, for energy invoicing and tariff setting, for the calculation and breakdown of energy costs, for the calculation and breakdown of the taxes and administrative costs of the service provided to energy customers; remote controls and meter readers for the remote measuring and centralized remote control of telecommunications appliances and their component parts for use in invoicing and controlling energy, and for the transmission, processing and storage of data related to the consumption of energy. (1) Energy usage monitoring and measurement for commercial, industrial, government and residential sites; technical consulting concerning management of energy, energy conservation related to energy efficiency and energy use and of energy customers, compilation of data on energy and its customers, the energy trade and market, information on energy, energy invoicing and tariff setting, calculation and breakdown of energy costs; scientific analysis of energy usage, consumption, and conservation data for commercial, industrial, government and residential sites; development, updating and maintenance of software for management of energy and energy customers, the compilation of data on energy and customers, the energy market and trade, energy invoicing and tariff setting, calculation and breakdown of energy costs; technical planning of installations namely, preparation of target specifications and technical reports related to computer hardware and software for data acquisition for management of energy and energy customers, the collection of data on energy, energy customers, the energy market and trading, and the calculation and breakdown of energy costs; providing technical expert opinions concerning computer hardware and software for the collection of data on energy, energy customers, the energy market and energy trading; accreditation, certification, technical control, namely, technical testing and performance of technical or scientific tests by sampling of equipment, apparatus and installations concerning the collection of data in the fields of energy, energy customers, the energy market and trading, energy usage, energy invoicing and tariff setting, and the calculation and breakdown of energy costs; fraud detection services, namely, monitoring energy supply companies and energy customers in connection with management of energy, energy customers, the energy market and trading, information on energy, energy invoicing and tariff setting, calculation and breakdown of energy costs for fraudulent activity; technical planning of infrastructure for sales points, namely, planning of building automation, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, building telecommunications systems, and identification authorization and cash free means of payment systems.

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for operating a data network (20), comprising a number of terminals (2a, b, c), exchanging data with each other and supplied by at least one network node (11) or a least one of the terminals (13) having an internal supply with a supply capacity at a given nominal voltage level. A simplified and flexible priority based control of the network operation is achieved, wherein the terminals (12a, b, c) are arranged in categories with different priority levels and on the voltage level dropping below the nominal value with a dropping voltage level, the terminals (12a, b, c) are switched off in a sequence given by the priority thereof the terminal with the lowest priority being the first to be switched off.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 12/10 - Current supply arrangements

Abstract

The invention relates to a screwless connector clamp (10) having a clamping spring (25) disposed in an insulating housing (11), said spring being designed in the manner of a cage tension spring and being movable against a spring tension of the clamping spring (25) by means of a manually activated activation element (21) also disposed in the housing (11) from a first position, in which a cable (31) to be connected is held in a clamped fashion, to a second position, in which the cable (31) may be inserted into the connector clamp (10) or removed from the connector clamp (10). In a connector clamp of this type, a particular simplicity is attained in structure and mounting along with problem-free activation in that the activation element (21) is mounted in the housing (11) such that it is pivotable about a pivot axis (33) and is pivoted about the pivot axis (33) upon activation, and in that means (22) are provided on the activation element (21) for attaching a tool appropriate for activation.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 4/48 - Clamped connectionsSpring connections using a spring, clip or other resilient member

Goods & Services

Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), emergency (life-saving) and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for supplying, switching, transforming, storing, regulating and controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transferring and reproducing data, sounds and images; magnetic recording media; optical recording media; automatic dispensers and mechanisms used for coin-operated appliances; cash registers; calculators; fire extinguishers; electric apparatus and instruments; all types of energy supply, flow and reflux meters and components thereof; all types of energy, electricity, gas, heat and water counters and components thereof; control apparatus for meters and components thereof; calibration stations and components thereof; apparatus and computers used for invoicing energy and related services provided by energy supply companies; energy control apparatus; apparatus for inputting, transferring and processing measurement values and data, meters; calculators and computers; databases, namely hardware and software for organising, memorising and accessing data; hardware and software for storing data and for facilitating its recovery and archiving (warehouse software); computer memory, namely hardware and software for data compilation and saving; software, in particular for inputting, transfer and use of data in energy supply networks, as well as for management of energy and energy customers, collection of data on energy and on its customers, the energy trade and market, publication of reports on energy, energy invoicing and tariff setting, for the calculation and breakdown of energy costs, for the calculation and breakdown of the taxes and administrative costs of the service provided to energy customers; electric and electronic installations for remote control, remote metering, remote measuring and centralised remote control and their components, in particular units for invoicing and controlling energy, for transmission, processing and storage of data, calculators and computers; all types of programmable operating and switching units; time switch clocks; electric semiconductor components and components for microelectronics; printed circuit cards; permanent magnets; electrical installation components, namely switches, relays, transformers, switchboards, connecting terminals; housings for electrical apparatus; scientific and electric indicator apparatus and instruments; measuring, control and adjustment apparatus for non-electric quantities and components thereof; all types of measuring, control and regulating apparatus for heating, ventilation and air-conditioning techniques and their components, including servomotors and other related apparatus; ultra-violet flame and sensor monitors, smoke measuring apparatus and oxygen probes; seam testing apparatus for gas valves and spare parts thereof; automation installations for buildings and components thereof; fire, intrusion and leak alarm devices, and sensors for such devices; video surveillance units; change machines and devices for checking bank notes; telephony apparatus, such as payphones (coins and cards); tax and charge indicators and printers, call meters, pulse counters, with printers, and other related apparatus; authentication and identification documents (included in this class, in particular electronic and downloadable documents) cashless means of payment, and also their reading and processing apparatus; magnetically-encoded, optically-encoded and chip cards. Authentication and identification documents. Scientific and technological services and research, industrial analysis and research services; projects and development of computer hardware and software; services of engineers, physicists, computer technicians; development of software; planning and technical development of electrotechnical, electronic, computing, signalling and optical products and products for machine construction, as well as machines, apparatus and installations for automation of buildings as well as machines and apparatus used for control and regulation of these installations, also machines, apparatus and installations for telecommunications, remote control, remote surveillance and remote management of telecommunications equipment, and also machines, apparatus and installations for credit authorisation, invoicing and payment for services and goods, also devices for identification, authentification and cashless payment; technical consulting concerning management of energy and of energy customers, compilation of data on energy and its customers, the energy trade and market, information on energy, energy invoicing and tariff setting, calculation and breakdown of energy costs; scientific analyses of energy data; // development, updating and maintenance of software for management of energy and energy customers, the compilation of data on energy and customers, the energy market and trade, energy invoicing and tariff setting, calculation and breakdown of energy costs; technical planning of installations for management of energy and energy customer management, collection of data on energy and on its customers, the energy market and trading, information on energy, calculation and breakdown of energy costs, namely establishment of specifications; establishing of technical expert opinions concerning collection of data (on energy, its customers, the energy market and energy trading); approval, certification, technical control, performance of technical or scientific tests by sampling of equipment, apparatus and installation concerning energy and energy customers, collection of data on energy and on its customers, the energy market and trading, information on energy, energy invoicing and tariff setting, calculation and breakdown of energy costs; detection of frauds and abuses in connection with management of energy and energy customers, the energy market and trading, information on energy, energy invoicing and tariff setting, calculation and breakdown of energy costs; technical planning of infrastructure for sales points.

Goods & Services

Electricity meters; gas meters; water meters; displays and display units; remote readers connected to the energy meters; devices for displaying energy consumption. Consultancy in the field of energy conservation (energy consulting) related to energy efficiency and energy use; quality control in the field of energy conservation (energy audit); measurement in the field of energy conservation in connection with energy consumption in buildings.

Goods & Services

Electricity meters; gas meters; water meters; displays and display units; remote readers connected to the energy meters; devices for displaying energy consumption. Consultancy in the field of energy conservation (energy consulting) related to energy efficiency and energy use; quality control in the field of energy conservation (energy audit); measurement in the field of energy conservation in connection with energy consumption in buildings.

Goods & Services

(1) Electricity meter; gas meter; water meter; indicators of data and display screens, namely, computer monitors, annunciator boards and tote boards; remote reading apparatus connected with energy meters, namely, remote flow and reflux meters, remote electricity, gas, heat and water counters; meters to indicate energy consumption. (1) Consultancy in the field of energy-saving, namely, energy consultation in connection with energy efficiency and the use of energy; quality control in the field of energy-saving, namely, energy auditing; measuring in the field of energy-saving in connection with the energy consumption of buildings.

Goods & Services

(1) Electricity meter; gas meter; water meter; monitor display screens that indicate data, namely: electrophoretic and plasma displays; remote reading apparatus connected with energy meters; meter to indicate energy consumption, all of the aforesaid goods not for outside premises, not for use at commercial or retail automobile or truck fueling stations, and not for use with standard gasoline, diesel and alternative fuels. (1) Consultancy in the field of energy-saving, namely: energy consulting in connection with energy efficiency and the use of energy; quality control in the field of energy-saving, namely: energy-auditing; measuring in the field of energy-saving in connection with the energy consumption of buildings.

Goods & Services

(1) Electricity meter; gas meter; water meter; monitor display screens that indicate data, namely: electrophoretic and plasma displays; remote reading apparatus connected with energy meters; meter to indicate energy consumption, all of the aforesaid goods not for outside premises, not for use at commercial or retail automobile or truck fueling stations, and not for use with standard gasoline, diesel and alternative fuels. (1) Consultancy in the field of energy-saving, namely: energy consulting in connection with energy efficiency and the use of energy; quality control in the field of energy-saving, namely: energy-auditing; measuring in the field of energy-saving in connection with the energy consumption of buildings.

Abstract

A control apparatus (1) for controlling an electrical load (2) has a housing (28), a plug (12) mounted to the housing (28) for connecting the control apparatus (1) to the power outlet (4), a socket (10) mounted to the housing (28) for connecting the control apparatus (1) to the electrical load (2), and a receiver unit (6) mounted within the housing (28) and coupled to the plug (12) and the socket (10). In use, the receiver unit (6) receives a control signal that is indicative of an impending congestion period. Upon receipt of the control signal, the receiver unit (6) interrupts supply of power to the socket (10) and, hence, switches the electrical load (2) off.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05D 9/00 - Level control, e.g. controlling quantity of material stored in vessel
• G05D 23/00 - Control of temperature