Patent ID: 7808400
Filing Date: 2010-10-05
Classification: H04Q

Abstract:
1. A method of monitoring parametric data in a power distribution network, the method comprising: a) providing at least one remote monitoring node including at least one programmable radio frequency identification (RFID) device, the remote monitoring node comprising an insulator portion and a jaw portion that houses the at least one programmable radio frequency identification (RFID) device; providing at least one high voltage insulator coupled to said electrical conductor, said insulator comprising an insulator portion and a jaw portion, said jaw portion including a microcontroller, an antenna coupled to said microcontroller, and at least one sensor coupled to a microcontroller b) obtaining parametric data from said power distribution network; c) inputting said parametric data into the at least one monitoring node; d) storing said parametric data on the at least one programmable RFID device; e) querying said at least one programmable RFID device for said parametric data.