Patent ID: 8279080
Filing Date: 2012-10-02
Classification: G01D,G01F,Y02B,Y04S

Abstract:
1. A remote water meter monitoring system comprising: a water meter body coupling a water supply source to a water customer; a flow meter contained within the water meter body that is configured to measure a bidirectional flow rate of water through the water meter; a power supply system including at least one battery, at least one capacitor, at least one rectifier circuit, and a power generator, wherein the power generator is powered by a flow of water through the water meter body; a controller communicatively coupled to the water meter body and power supply system; and at least one antenna connected to the controller; and wherein the controller is a microcontroller within a wireless mote; wherein the controller is coupled to the flow meter and configured to calculate water consumption based on signals received from the flow meter; and wherein the controller is configured to perform steps comprising: