Patent ID: 8248269
Filing Date: 2012-08-21
Classification: H04Q

Abstract:
1. A method for auditing installation of smart meters at a plurality of customer locations using a computer system, comprising: receiving from a handheld electronic device a plurality of installation data entered into a change meter automation application for each smart meter installed, the plurality of installation data including identification of a meter being removed from a customer location, a plurality of readings from the meter being removed, identification of a smart meter being installed, identification of a smart meter radio identifier, and an indication that the smart meter radio operation has been verified as part of the installation procedure; loading the plurality of installation data into an auditing utility operating on the computer system based on auditing criteria; performing an audit for each smart meter installed via the auditing utility; submitting the audit for each smart meter installed for recording in an audits database; verifying the audit for each smart meter installed; and generating and analyzing an audit report stored in the audits database.