Abstract

A method improves antenna matching for a wireless node, preferably of a sensor wireless node and/or actuator wireless node. A radio signal, or at least a portion thereof, is coupled out of the antenna and/or out of the transmit path of the wireless node. The impedance and/or the resonant frequency of the antenna is determined therefrom in the wireless node, and the impedance and/or the resonant frequency of the antenna is adjusted according to the determined impedance and/or resonant frequency by a circuit acting on the antenna.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01Q 5/314 - Individual or coupled radiating elements, each element being fed in an unspecified way using frequency dependent circuits or components, e.g. trap circuits or capacitors
• H01Q 1/24 - Supports; Mounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles with receiving set

Abstract

The invention relates to an arrangement of a network infrastructure (1), comprising: at least one network node (10), in particular a sensor, a meter and/or a terminal; a gateway (2) with at least one transceiver (20), the at least one network node (10) communicating with the gateway (2) via a primary communication path (100), and the at least one transceiver (20) being designed for communication with the transmission technology (5) used by the at least one network node (10); and at least one head end system (4), the gateway (2) communicating with the at least one head end system (4) via tertiary communication paths (300); wherein a jointly useable tertiary infrastructure (3) is provided for the tertiary communication paths (300), wherein the tertiary infrastructure (3) is provided for providing central network services, wherein the jointly useable tertiary infrastructure (3) provides specific network services (6) in the primary communication path (100) for the transmission technologies (5) used. The invention also relates to a method for operating a network infrastructure (1), a method for operating a gateway (2), and a gateway (2), a jointly useable tertiary infrastructure (3) and a method for applying the programming logic of the gateway software (200).

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 67/2866 - Architectures; Arrangements
• G01D 4/00 - Tariff metering apparatus

Abstract

Method for operating a node (1), preferably end node, in a radio network (100) comprising at least one node (1) and at least one base station (10), wherein the node (1) comprises a transmitter and/or receiver, preferably a transceiver (5), for transmitting radio telegrams in the form of data packets (DP) on the uplink and/or for receiving them on the downlink, a battery (6) and an energy buffer (7), wherein each data packet (DP) on the uplink and/or downlink is divided into a plurality of individual sub-data packets, these preferably being sub-data packets of different frames of the data packet (DP), in particular sub-data packets (C1 to C1+m or E1 to E1+n) of a core frame (CF) and/or extension frame (EF) of the data packet (DP), and each sub-data packet is sent and/or received successively in a temporal transmission interval (T_RB(s)) in the form of a radio burst (FB), preferably in the narrowband or ultra narrowband, preferably on different frequencies, wherein provision is furthermore made for at least two and preferably a plurality of pauses (ΔT_add) to be provided, wherein the respective pause (ΔT_add) is provided between two adjacent radio bursts (FB) and is in each case longer than 7168 symbols based on a symbol rate of 2 380 371 Sym/s and/or radio bursts (FB) are combined into radio burst clusters (CL1, CL+x), wherein the radio bursts (FB) within the radio burst clusters (CL1, CL+x) are each sent and/or received successively in the temporal transmission interval (T_RB(s)), and wherein the number of radio bursts (FB) in the respective radio burst cluster (CL1, CL+x) is lower than the number of radio bursts (FB) respectively predefined in accordance with ETSI TS 103 357 V1.1.1 (2018-06) and/or the temporal transmission interval (T_RB(s)) is greater than 655 symbols based on a symbol rate of 2 380 371 Sym/s.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 52/02 - Power saving arrangements

Abstract

Method for operating a node (1), preferably end node, in a radio network (100) comprising at least one node (1) and at least one base station (10), wherein the node (1) comprises a transmitter and/or receiver, preferably a transceiver (5), for transmitting radio telegrams in the form of data packets (DP) on the uplink and/or for receiving them on the downlink, a battery (6) and an energy buffer (7), wherein each data packet (DP) on the uplink and/or downlink is divided into a plurality of individual sub-data packets, these preferably being sub-data packets of different frames of the data packet (DP), in particular sub-data packets (C1 to C1+m or E1 to E1+n) of a core frame (CF) and/or extension frame (EF) of the data packet (DP), and each sub-data packet is sent and/or received successively in a temporal transmission interval (T_RB(s)) in the form of a radio burst (FB), preferably in the narrowband or ultra narrowband, preferably on different frequencies, wherein provision is furthermore made for at least two and preferably a plurality of pauses (?T_add) to be provided, wherein the respective pause (?T_add) is provided between two adjacent radio bursts (FB) and is in each case longer than 7168 symbols based on a symbol rate of 2 380 371 Sym/s and/or radio bursts (FB) are combined into radio burst clusters (CL1, CL+x), wherein the radio bursts (FB) within the radio burst clusters (CL1, CL+x) are each sent and/or received successively in the temporal transmission interval (T_RB(s)), and wherein the number of radio bursts (FB) in the respective radio burst cluster (CL1, CL+x) is lower than the number of radio bursts (FB) respectively predefined in accordance with ETSI TS 103 357 V1.1.1 (2018-06) and/or the temporal transmission interval (T_RB(s)) is greater than 655 symbols based on a symbol rate of 2 380 371 Sym/s.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 52/02 - Power saving arrangements

Abstract

A method improves antenna matching for a node, in particular a sensor apparatus and/or actuator apparatus, of a communications network. The node is capable of radio communication and has a radio module equipped with an antenna and a transmit path and/or receive path for radio signals to be emitted and/or received. The node has a power supply apparatus, which is preferably energy self-sufficient, in particular a battery. The antenna has an impedance and in the receive situation and/or in the transmit situation in the case of adjustable matchings, preferably by use of adjustable matching networks, the signal to noise ratio associated with each matching is estimated, and a matching is selected from the different matchings for the receive mode and/or the transmit mode.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 1/04 - Circuits
• H01Q 5/335 - Individual or coupled radiating elements, each element being fed in an unspecified way using frequency dependent circuits or components, e.g. trap circuits or capacitors at the feed, e.g. for impedance matching
• H04B 17/336 - Signal-to-interference ratio [SIR] or carrier-to-interference ratio [CIR]
• H04B 17/13 - Monitoring; Testing of transmitters for calibration of power amplifiers, e.g. of gain or non-linearity

Abstract

A method detects the surroundings of a node, in particular in the form of a sensor apparatus and/or actuator apparatus, of a communications network. The node is capable of unidirectional or bidirectional radio communication and has a radio module equipped with an antenna, a transmit path and/or receive path, and a power supply apparatus, which is preferably energy self-sufficient, in particular a battery. The surroundings are detected, preferably at repeated time intervals, on the basis of an estimate of the detuning of the antenna of the radio module.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 1/12 - Neutralising, balancing, or compensation arrangements

Abstract

A method for licensing a sensor at a central body, a method for licensing a receiver at a central body, a method for providing a list of sensor keys by using a central body, a method for registering a licensed sensor on a licensed receiver and a system for transmitting data from a licensed sensor to a licensed receiver, allow sensors and receivers to be licensed while also simultaneously ensuring secure delivery of the transmission key for communication purposes or for data exchange between the sensors and the receivers. The transmission key can be transmitted in an encrypted matter and there is no need to transmit the transmission key in an unencrypted manner. It is also possible to establish a licensing model for sensors and receivers by virtue of the secure delivery of the transmission key.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 9/08 - Key distribution
• H04L 9/14 - Arrangements for secret or secure communications; Network security protocols using a plurality of keys or algorithms

Abstract

A method for addressing a terminal, preferably a meter, of a group of terminals, includes providing a primary wireless communication channel between a gateway and the respective terminal, assigned to the gateway, of a wireless communication system, preferably a wireless MBus communication system. In order to improve the primary communication, the gateway is assigned a sub-network which is formed of the gateway in question and at least one terminal, preferably a group of terminals. A terminal network address is generated for each terminal assigned to the gateway of the sub-network, and the terminal network address is used to transfer data in the primary communication channel between the gateway and terminals assigned to the gateway.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 28/06 - Optimising, e.g. header compression, information sizing
• H04W 28/02 - Traffic management, e.g. flow control or congestion control
• H04L 69/22 - Parsing or analysis of headers

Abstract

A method for transmitting data or sensor data by radio between a preferably fixed battery-operated node and base station in a communication system with bidirectional radio transmission, includes providing a base station communication module having a first frequency transmitter, and a node communication module having a first frequency transmitter and second frequency transmitter with lower frequency. The node communication module transmits data in the uplink to the base station communication module by splitting a radio telegram into data packets transmitted successively with temporal spacing. The base station communication module transmits data in the downlink to the node communication module by splitting a radio telegram into data packets transmitted successively with temporal spacing. To improve downlink reception quality, two calibrations of first and second node frequency transmitters occur during transmission of the sum of a sequence of uplink data packets and subsequent sequence of downlink data packets including periods therebetween.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 72/04 - Wireless resource allocation

Abstract

A method transmits data via radio between a node and a base station with bidirectional radio transmission-based operation. The base station has a communication module with a first frequency transmitter. The node has a communication module with a first frequency transmitter and a second frequency transmitter with a frequency lower than the first frequency transmitter. The communication module of the node is intended to transmit data in the uplink to the communication module of the base station by virtue of a radio telegram being split into two data packets transmitted successively with a temporal spacing. The communication module of the base station transmits data in the downlink to the communication module of the node by virtue of a radio telegram being split into two data packets transmitted successively with a temporal spacing. The transmission time and/or the carrier frequency of at least one of the data packets is corrected.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 56/00 - Synchronisation arrangements
• H04L 5/00 - Arrangements affording multiple use of the transmission path
• H04W 72/04 - Wireless resource allocation

Abstract

A method synchronizes frame counters for protecting data transmissions between a first end-device and a second end-device. The data, in particular data frames, are transferred between the first end-device and the second end-device. The data frames are provided with frame counters to protect the data transfer between the first end-device and the second end-device. The second end-device sends a first data frame to the first end-device. The first data frame contains a marker in its payload data. The first end-device sends back a second data frame as an answer to the second end-device. The second data frame contains a frame counter in the header data, and the second data frame contains the frame counter and the marker in its payload data.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 21/60 - Protecting data
• H04W 12/03 - Protecting confidentiality, e.g. by encryption
• H04J 3/06 - Synchronising arrangements
• H04L 9/40 - Network security protocols

Abstract

A method collects data in a network by operation of a local sensor of a consumption meter where the network is part of a supply network. The network distributes a consumable good. The sensor has a measuring element providing raw measurement data corresponding to a physical or physicochemical value or parameter. The sensor has a wired and/or radio communication device and a memory. For the determination of the measurement resolution of the sensor the conditions for generating time stampings using a correlation model are determined in advance, on the basis of the correlation model time stampings of successive raw measurement data in the sensor are generated. The time stampings are transmitted over a wired connection and/or a radio link so that on the basis of the time stampings using the correlation model the raw measurement data collected by the measuring element are reconstructed and evaluated and used for network monitoring.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 4/38 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for collecting sensor information
• H04W 4/35 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for the management of goods or merchandise
• H04L 1/1607 - Arrangements for detecting or preventing errors in the information received by using return channel in which the return channel carries supervisory signals, e.g. repetition request signals - Details of the supervisory signal
• H04L 1/1812 - Hybrid protocols; Hybrid automatic repeat request [HARQ]
• H04W 24/08 - Testing using real traffic

Abstract

A method collects data in a network having a consumption meter as part of a supply network and containing a sensor. The sensor contains a measuring element which provides raw measurement data corresponding to a physical or physicochemical value or parameter. The sensor contains a communication device and a memory. For the determination of the measurement resolution of the sensor the conditions for generating time stampings using a correlation model are determined in advance. On a basis of the correlation model, time stampings of successive raw measurement data in the sensor are generated, the time stampings are stored in the memory. The time stampings are transmitted over a wired connection and/or a radio link so that on the basis of the time stampings using the correlation model the raw measurement data collected by the measuring element are reconstructed and evaluated. Whereas raw measurement data is used for on-demand network analysis.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04Q 9/04 - Arrangements for synchronous operation
• G01R 21/133 - Arrangements for measuring electric power or power factor by using digital technique
• G01F 15/06 - Indicating or recording devices

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for licensing a sensor (S) at a central location (Z), to a method for licensing a receiver (E) at a central location (Z), to a method for providing a list of sensor keys (LSS) by means of a central location (Z), to a method for registering a licensed sensor (S) on a licensed receiver (E), and to a system for transmitting data from a licensed sensor (S) to a licensed receiver (E). The methods and the system allow sensors and receivers to be licensed while also simultaneously ensuring secure delivery of the transmission key for communication purposes or for data exchange between the sensors and the receivers. The transmission key can be transmitted in an encrypted matter and there is no need to transmit the transmission key in an unencrypted manner. By virtue of the secure delivery of the transmission key, it is also possible to establish a licensing model for sensors and receivers.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 9/08 - Key distribution
• H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communications; Network security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system

Abstract

An assembly includes at least one utility meter for measuring flow rate and at least one autonomous sensor for recording measured quantities other than the flow rate. The utility meter has a measured value generator, a computing unit and a communication device. The sensor has a sensor unit, a computing unit, and a communication device. The utility meter has an interface for radiocommunication with the autonomous sensor and an interface for transmitting the data received from the autonomous sensor. In a method for operating such ab assembly the utility meter and/or the autonomous module communicate with the autonomous sensor, and the utility meter and/or the autonomous module forward the data received from the autonomous sensor.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01F 15/06 - Indicating or recording devices
• H04Q 9/00 - Arrangements in telecontrol or telemetry systems for selectively calling a substation from a main station, in which substation desired apparatus is selected for applying a control signal thereto or for obtaining measured values therefrom

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for addressing a terminal (e.g. 1-1), preferably a meter, of a group of terminals (1-1, 1-M), in which a primary wireless communication channel (4) is provided between a gateway (e.g. 2-1) and the respective terminal (e.g. 1-1), assigned to the gateway (e.g. 2-1), of a wireless communication system, preferably a wireless MBus communication system, wherein, in order to improve the primary communication, the gateway (2-1, 2-N) is assigned a sub-network (6-1, 6-N) which is formed of the gateway (2-1, 2-N) in question and at least one terminal (e.g. 1-1), preferably a group of terminals (1-1, 1-M), a terminal network address (7-1, 7-M) is generated for each terminal (1-1, 1-M) assigned to the gateway (2-1, 2-N) of the sub-network (e.g. 6-1, 6-N), and the terminal network address (7-1, 7-M) is used to transfer data in the primary communication channel (4) between the gateway (2-1, 2-N) and terminals (1-1, 1-M) assigned to the gateway.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 29/12 - Arrangements, apparatus, circuits or systems, not covered by a single one of groups characterised by the data terminal

Abstract

Communication between a terminal, such as a consumption meter, installed at a fixed location and a mobile data collector, by way of Wireless M-Bus, via a short-range radio receiver. Data from the terminal is forwarded to the data collector via a bidirectional WPAN interface. The terminal sends a message periodically and unprompted for the communication set-up and subsequently opens a reception window after a period of time. In response, a command or a command sequence is conveyed from the mobile data collector to the receiver and to the terminal in one or more reception windows. The receiver determines the reception time at which the message arrives at the receiver, and the receiver stipulates the time at which the command or command sequence is transmitted onward to the terminal, so that the command or command sequence is received by the terminal within one reception window or multiple reception windows.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01D 4/00 - Tariff metering apparatus
• H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
• H04Q 9/02 - Automatically-operated arrangements

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for transmitting data, in particular sensor data, via radio between at least one preferably permanently fixedly installed battery-operated node (2) and a base station (3) in a communication system (1) with bidirectional radio transmission-based operation, wherein the base station (3) has a communication module (10) with a first frequency transmitter (11), wherein the node (2) has a communication module (17) with a first frequency transmitter (18) and a second frequency transmitter (21) with a frequency lower than that of the first frequency transmitter (18), wherein the communication module (17) of the node (2) is intended to transmit data in the uplink to the communication module (10) of the base station (3) by virtue of a radio telegram (40) being split into at least two data packets, preferably into a multiplicity of data packets (40-1, 40-n), which are transmitted successively with a temporal spacing, wherein the communication module (10) of the base station (3) is intended to transmit data in the downlink to the communication module (17) of the node (2) by virtue of a radio telegram (50) being split into at least two data packets, preferably into a plurality of data packets (50-1, 50-n), which are transmitted successively with a temporal spacing. In order to further improve the reception quality in the downlink, provision is furthermore made for the transmission time and/or the carrier frequency of at least one of the data packets (50-1, 50-n) from among the data packets (50-1, 50-n) to be corrected.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 56/00 - Synchronisation arrangements

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for transferring a payload (40) within a time interval (T) from a node (10) via a wireless communication channel to a base station (20) having a defined overall reception bandwidth (B), wherein: at least one, preferably a plurality of channel-coded data packets (40-1, 40-n) is/are produced from the payload (40) and is/are transmitted within the time interval (T); in the base station (20), one data packet (e.g. 40-1) can be decoded individually or the received data packets (40-1, 40-n) or at least a subset of the received data packets (40-1, 40-n) can be decoded collectively; a clock frequency generator (9) of the node (10) produces a carrier frequency (TF); the clock frequency generator (9) has a frequency offset; the data packet (e.g. 40-1) or the data packets (40-1, 40-n) is/are transmitted with a carrier frequency (TF) lying within the limits (H1, H2) of a transmission bandwidth (SB, SB') of the node (10); and the carrier frequency (TF) lies within the limits (G1, G2) of the reception bandwidth (EB) of the base station (20). In order to increase the number of nodes (10) per base station (20) without increasing the production costs of the node, according to the invention, the carrier frequency (TF) is generated in node (10) within the transmission bandwidth (SB, SB') on the basis of random variables and the limits (H1, H2; H1', H2') of the transmission bandwidth (SB, SB') are defined in such a way that there is a probability (N) that a carrier frequency (TF) generated in the range of the limits (H1, H2; H1', H2') on the basis of the random variables lies outside of the limits (G1, G2; G1', G2') of the reception bandwidth (EB, EB') because of the frequency offset of the clock frequency generator (9).

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 1/04 - Arrangements for detecting or preventing errors in the information received by diversity reception using frequency diversity
• H04B 1/713 - Spread spectrum techniques using frequency hopping

Abstract

A meter network includes a meter configuration having a meter, a communication module, and a remote station for the configuration in a wide area network. The meter and communication module are pairable for a wireless local area communication by using communication technology and communication protocol. The communication module and remote station are connectable for a wide area communication by using network technology and network protocol. The communication module includes a protocol converter for converting data to be communicated via the local area communication, communication module and wide area communication between the communication technology and network technology and between the communication protocol and network protocol. A method for operating the meter network pairs the meter and communication module, connects the communication module and remote station, and uses the protocol converter to convert data between the local area communication technology and network technology and between the communication protocol and network protocol.

IPC Classes  ?

• G08B 23/00 - Alarms responsive to unspecified undesired or abnormal conditions
• G01D 4/00 - Tariff metering apparatus
• H04Q 9/00 - Arrangements in telecontrol or telemetry systems for selectively calling a substation from a main station, in which substation desired apparatus is selected for applying a control signal thereto or for obtaining measured values therefrom

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for transmitting data, in particular sensor data, via radio between at least one preferably permanently fixedly installed battery-operated node (2) and a base station (3) in a communication system (1) with bidirectional radio transmission-based operation, wherein the base station (3) has a communication module (10) with a first frequency transmitter (11), wherein the node (2) has a communication module (17) with a first frequency transmitter (18) and a second frequency transmitter (21) with a frequency lower than that of the first frequency transmitter (18), wherein the communication module (17) of the node (2) is intended to transmit data in the uplink to the communication module (10) of the base station (3) by virtue of a radio telegram (40) being split into at least two data packets, preferably into a multiplicity of data packets (40-1, 40-n), the data packets (40-1, 40-n) are transmitted successively with a temporal spacing, wherein the communication module (10) of the base station (3) is intended to transmit data in the downlink to the communication module (17) of the node (2) by virtue of a radio telegram (50) being split into at least two data packets, preferably into a plurality of data packets (50-1, 50-n), which are transmitted successively with a temporal spacing. To solve the problem according to the invention of improving the reception quality in the downlink, the invention proposes for at least two calibrations (KAL1) of the first frequency transmitter (18) and second frequency transmitter (21) of the node (2) to take place during the transmission period of the sum of a sequence of the data packets (40-1, 40-n) and a subsequent sequence of the data packets (50-1, 50-n), including any period between them.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 56/00 - Synchronisation arrangements

Abstract

A method for wireless transmission of time-critical data, in particular alarm data, from a battery-operated meter, preferably a consumption meter, to a preferably likewise battery-operated wireless communication module uses a short-range wireless standard, in which meter and wireless communication module act as master or slave, or vice versa, meter and wireless communication module have been coupled in advance, meter data are sent from the meter to the wireless communication module over a wireless communication link and the meter data differ from the time-critical data. An active link is established between meter and wireless communication module to send the meter data and/or time-critical data from the meter to the wireless communication module. First advertising events are sent to initiate establishing communication for transmitting the meter data, and second advertising events are sent to initiate establishing communication for transmitting the time-critical data.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01D 4/00 - Tariff metering apparatus
• H04Q 9/02 - Automatically-operated arrangements
• H04W 4/38 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for collecting sensor information
• H04W 76/12 - Setup of transport tunnels

Abstract

A software defined radio type radio receiver is used in an environment that is self-sufficient in energy. The radio receiver has a receiving device, which receives the data in the form of a data packet or a portion thereof or a data stream at a certain data rate, and provides the data for further data processing. Wherein in an operating mode, the data is diverted at the receiving device and supplied to a microcontroller at a sampling rate which preferably can be defined. The microcontroller decimates the data by selecting a subset from the set of samples, and the microcontroller buffers in a memory and provides for further processing the decimated data.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 1/16 - Circuits
• H04B 1/00 - TRANSMISSION - Details of transmission systems not characterised by the medium used for transmission
• H04L 12/16 - Arrangements for providing special services to substations

Abstract

offset is taken into account for opening the window. Base station determines the terminal device transmit frequency and base station transmits data to terminal device based on the determined terminal device transmit frequency.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 56/00 - Synchronisation arrangements
• H04W 24/02 - Arrangements for optimising operational condition
• H04W 72/04 - Wireless resource allocation
• H01Q 1/22 - Supports; Mounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles
• H04L 5/00 - Arrangements affording multiple use of the transmission path
• H04L 5/06 - Channels characterised by the type of signal the signals being represented by different frequencies
• H04L 27/26 - Systems using multi-frequency codes

Abstract

A method selects frequency channels in a communication system using a frequency hopping method, in which data are transmitted between a transmitter and a receiver. The data are transmitted as data packets having a plurality of bits in a frequency/time block. A respective data packet is coded before transmission by the transmitter and is decoded after reception by the receiver. The transmission quality of the frequency channels is evaluated and, a decision is made for a selection of the frequency channel which is used for the transmission of the data. A likelihood ratio for the likelihood of a successful transmission is determined before the decoding by the receiver, the likelihood ratio is used as a metric for determining the interference state of the respective data packet, and the transmission quality of the respective frequency channel is evaluated on the basis of the interference state of the data packet.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 1/715 - Interference-related aspects
• H04L 1/00 - Arrangements for detecting or preventing errors in the information received
• H04B 1/7143 - Arrangements for generation of hop patterns
• H04L 1/20 - Arrangements for detecting or preventing errors in the information received using signal-quality detector
• H04B 1/713 - Spread spectrum techniques using frequency hopping
• H04B 17/318 - Received signal strength
• H04B 17/345 - Interference values
• H04L 25/03 - Shaping networks in transmitter or receiver, e.g. adaptive shaping networks
• H04W 72/04 - Wireless resource allocation
• H04W 72/08 - Wireless resource allocation based on quality criteria

Abstract

A method collects data, a physical or physico-chemical parameter and/or an operating state, during operation of a sensor. The sensor contains a measuring element which provides elementary measuring units, which correspond to a physical or physico-chemical variable or the physical or physico-chemical parameter, as raw measurement data, and the sensor has a communication device and a memory. To determine the measurement resolution of the sensor, the conditions for generating time stamps are first determined using a correlation model. Time stamps of successive raw measurement data are generated in the sensor on the basis of the correlation model. The time stamps are transmitted with the result that the raw measurement data acquired by the measuring element are reconstructed and evaluated based on the time stamps using the correlation model. Wherein operating state monitoring of the sensor is carried out by comparing current time stamps with historical and/or empirical time stamps.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01D 4/00 - Tariff metering apparatus
• G01F 9/00 - Measuring volume flow relative to another variable, e.g. of liquid fuel for an engine
• G01F 23/00 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm
• G06Q 50/06 - Electricity, gas or water supply
• H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure

Abstract

A method for collecting data of a consumption, a physical or physico-chemical parameter and/or an operating state in a supply network for consumables. A measuring element of a local sensor provides elementary measuring units, which correspond to at least one physical or physico-chemical variable or at least one physical or physico-chemical parameter, as raw measurement data. In order to determine the measurement resolution of the sensor, the conditions for generating time stamps are determined in advance using a correlation model, time stamps of successive raw measurement data are generated in the sensor on the basis of the correlation model, and the time stamps are transmitted via a wired connection and/or via a radio path. The raw measurement data are reconstructed and evaluated based on the time stamps with the correlation model. The conditions for generating time stamps can be changed dynamically within the framework of the correlation model.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01D 4/00 - Tariff metering apparatus
• G06Q 50/06 - Electricity, gas or water supply
• H04Q 9/02 - Automatically-operated arrangements
• H04W 4/38 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for collecting sensor information

Abstract

A method for collecting data, preferably in connection with a consumption, a physical or physico-chemical parameter and/or an operating state in a supply network for consumables. A measuring element of a local sensor supplies raw measurement data in the form of elementary measurement units that correspond to a physical or physico-chemical variable or parameter. In order to define the measurement resolution of the sensor, the conditions for generating time stamps are defined in advance using a correlation model, time stamps of successive items of raw measurement data are generated in the sensor on the basis of the correlation model, the time stamps are transmitted so that the raw measurement data acquired by the measuring element is reconstructed on the basis of the time stamps using the correlation model, and analyzed. The transmission is performed with a dynamically adaptable redundancy.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01D 4/00 - Tariff metering apparatus
• H04W 4/38 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for collecting sensor information
• H04Q 9/02 - Automatically-operated arrangements
• G01R 21/00 - Arrangements for measuring electric power or power factor

Abstract

A method for collecting data, preferably in connection with a consumption, a physical or physico-chemical parameter and/or an operating state in a supply network for consumables. A measuring element of a local sensor provides elementary measuring units, which correspond to at least one physical or physico-chemical variable or parameter, as raw measurement data. In order to determine the measurement resolution of the sensor, the conditions for generating time stamps are determined in advance using a correlation model, time stamps of successive raw measurement data are generated in the sensor on the basis of the correlation model, the time stamps are transmitted and the raw measurement data acquired by the measuring element are reconstructed and evaluated on the basis of the time stamps using the correlation model. The temporal offset between a sensor and a receiver is corrected by transmitting telegrams to compensate for the temporal offset.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01D 4/00 - Tariff metering apparatus
• G01F 9/00 - Measuring volume flow relative to another variable, e.g. of liquid fuel for an engine
• G01F 23/00 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm
• H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
• G06Q 50/06 - Electricity, gas or water supply

Abstract

The present invention provides a method for collecting data in a network, preferably data in connection with a consumption, a physical or physicochemical parameter and/or an operating state in the context of an operation of a local sensor (1), preferably a sensor (1) for a consumption meter (10) as part of a supply network comprising at least one local sensor (1), preferably a plurality of local sensors (1) for the distribution of a consumable good, with a plurality of sensors (1), whereas the sensor (1) contains at least one measuring element (9), the measuring element (9) of the respective sensor (1) provides an elementary measuring units in the form of raw measurement data which corresponds to at least one physical or physicochemical value or at least one physical or physicochemical parameter, and the sensor (1) comprises wired and/or radio communication means (2) and memory means (7), characterized in that for the determination of the measurement resolution of the sensor (1) the conditions for generating time stampings (TS) using a correlation model are determined in advance, on the basis of the correlation model time stampings (TS) of successive raw measurement data in the sensor (1) are generated, the time stampings (TS) are stored in the memory means (7) of the consumption meter (10), the time stampings (TS) are transmitted over a wired connection and/or a radio link so that on the basis of the time stampings (TS) using the correlation model the raw measurement data collected by the measuring element (9) are reconstructed and evaluated, whereas raw measurement data is used for on- demand network analysis. Furthermore, the present invention provides a sensor (1), a consumption meter (10) and a temporary receiver (50), which can be operated according to a method according to at least one of the method claims. In addition, the present invention provides a network, in which the raw measurement data are used for on-demand network analysis, and the network is operable according to a method in accordance with at least one of the method claims.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04Q 9/04 - Arrangements for synchronous operation

Abstract

A method collects data via a sensor being part of a supply network which distributes a consumable. The sensor contains a measuring element which provides elementary measuring units, which correspond to a variable or a parameter, as raw measurement data, where consumption data are generated from the elementary measuring units. The sensor has a communication device and a storage device. To determine the measurement resolution of the sensor, the conditions for generating time stamps are determined using a correlation model. Time stamps of successive raw measurement data are generated in the sensor based on the correlation model, the time stamps are transmitted via a wired connection and/or via a radio path, with the result that the raw measurement data acquired by the measuring element are reconstructed and evaluated on the basis of the time stamps using the correlation model. The consumption data are transmitted in parallel with the time stamps.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01D 4/00 - Tariff metering apparatus
• H04W 4/38 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for collecting sensor information
• H04Q 9/02 - Automatically-operated arrangements
• G01R 21/00 - Arrangements for measuring electric power or power factor

Abstract

The present invention provides a method for collecting data in a network, preferably data in connection with a consumption, a physical or physicochemical parameter and/or an operating state in the context of an operation of a local sensor (1), preferably a sensor (1) for a consumption meter (10) as part of a supply network comprising at least one local sensor (1), preferably a plurality of local sensors (1) for the distribution of a consumable good, with a plurality of sensors (1), whereas the sensor (1) contains at least one measuring element (9), the measuring element (9) of the respective sensor (1) provides an elementary measuring units in the form of raw measurement data which corresponds to at least one physical or physicochemical value or at least one physical or physicochemical parameter, and the sensor (1) comprises wired and/or radio communication means (2) and memory means (7), characterized in that for the determination of the measurement resolution of the sensor (1) the conditions for generating time stampings (TS) using a correlation model are determined in advance, on the basis of the correlation model time stampings (TS) of successive raw measurement data in the sensor (1) are generated, the time stampings (TS) are stored in the memory means (7) of the consumption meter (10), the time stampings (TS) are transmitted over a wired connection and/or a radio link so that on the basis of the time stampings (TS) using the correlation model the raw measurement data collected by the measuring element (9) are reconstructed and evaluated, whereas the raw measurement data are used for network monitoring. Furthermore, the present invention provides a sensor (1), a consumption meter (10) and a data collector (3), which can be operated according to a method according to at least one of the method claims. In addition, the present invention provides a network, in which the raw measurement data are used for network monitoring, and the network is operable according to a method in accordance with at least one of the method claims.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04Q 9/04 - Arrangements for synchronous operation

Abstract

A method distributes data in a communication system which has a group of metering units arranged in each case to measure the consumption of a delivered supply medium, and a data collector. Each metering unit has a communication module, a frequency reference device, and a processor to operate the metering unit on the basis of the data. The metering units and the data collector are arranged in a communication network, wherein the data are transmitted by the data collector via the communication system within a session, common to the group of metering unit. A synchronization sequence common to the metering units is transmitted within the common session and the synchronization sequence is dimensioned in such a way that the frequency reference device of each metering unit in the group of metering units is synchronized with the transmitted synchronization sequence within a session.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 7/04 - Speed or phase control by synchronisation signals
• H04B 17/309 - Measuring or estimating channel quality parameters
• G01D 4/00 - Tariff metering apparatus
• G01D 4/02 - Tariff metering apparatus - Details
• H04L 5/00 - Arrangements affording multiple use of the transmission path
• H04L 12/18 - Arrangements for providing special services to substations for broadcast or conference
• H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
• H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol

Abstract

A communication module acquires consumption data from a meter, in particular consumption quantities of electricity, gas, water or heat. The communication module serves to receive consumption data from the meter and to enable the transmission of the consumption data of the meter to a superordinate data collection device. The module has a housing, a control apparatus, its own energy source, an antenna, a first communication interface using which the consumption data can be transmitted from the meter to the communication module, and a second communication interface using which the consumption data can be further transmitted from the communication module to the data collection device. The first communication interface is a standardized close-range interface which supports a plurality of standardized transmission protocols as options and/or the second communication interface is a standardized long-range interface which supports a plurality of standardized transmission protocols as options.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04Q 9/14 - Calling by using pulses
• H02J 50/10 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling
• G01D 4/00 - Tariff metering apparatus
• G01R 22/06 - Arrangements for measuring time integral of electric power or current, e.g. electricity meters by electronic methods

Abstract

A method for operating an electronic consumption-data acquisition device includes wirelessly transferring consumption data to a receiver over a first radio system, operating the consumption-data acquisition device in a first operating mode in which the consumption data is transferred over the first radio system and a second operating mode having a lower rate of transmission and/or readiness to receive compared with the first operating mode, with it being possible to switch between the first and second operating modes. The switchover between the first and second operating modes is performed by a second radio system. A consumption-data acquisition device includes a communication module having a radio apparatus for a second radio system which can be used to perform the switchover between the first and second operating modes.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 52/02 - Power saving arrangements
• H04Q 9/00 - Arrangements in telecontrol or telemetry systems for selectively calling a substation from a main station, in which substation desired apparatus is selected for applying a control signal thereto or for obtaining measured values therefrom

Abstract

A method operates a supply system having a measuring unit and a central unit. Information is transferred repeatedly at specific time intervals via a communication network by radio between the central unit and the measuring unit. The measuring unit or the central unit receives the information and then generates a receipt confirmation, which it transmits to the central unit or the measuring unit respectively. The central unit or the measuring unit, after transmitting the information, opens a receive window of a certain time length for receiving the receipt confirmation. As a result of a first trigger event, the time intervals between the repeat transmissions of the information are shortened, and/or an additional receive window for receiving the receipt confirmation is opened, and as a result of a second trigger event, the time intervals between the repeat transmissions are lengthened, and/or no additional receive windows are opened.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04Q 9/02 - Automatically-operated arrangements
• G01D 4/00 - Tariff metering apparatus

Abstract

A method and a device are used during battery operation of a smart metering meter equipped with a consumption sensor and a transmit clock generator for a radio module for transmitting consumption data packets, in the event of a decreased residual capacity of the battery, to determine if the data packets can be transmitted as previously with the residual capacity over the residual time period until a scheduled battery exchange at the end of a specified operating time period. If not, the transmit power, for example, of the data packets is reduced and/or their transmit clock is extended over the residual period. This determination, along with a control specification, are preferably performed in a concentrator and are transmitted to the meter by using bidirectionally operating radio modules so that computer capacities required therefor need not be retained in each individual meter of a supply area.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04Q 9/02 - Automatically-operated arrangements
• H04W 4/38 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for collecting sensor information
• H04W 52/28 - TPC being performed according to specific parameters using user profile, e.g. mobile speed, priority or network state, e.g. standby, idle or non-transmission

Abstract

The invention relates to an assembly comprising at least one utility meter (V) for recording flow rate, and at least one autonomous sensor (S) for recording measurement variables other than the flow rate, the utility meter (V) comprising a measured value generator (W), a computer unit and a communication device (KV), and the sensor (S) comprising a sensor unit (E), a computer unit and a communication device (KS), characterised in that the utility meter (V) has an interface for radio communication with the autonomous sensor (S), and the utility meter (V) has an interface for transmitting the data received from the autonomous sensor (S). The invention further relates to a utility meter (V) for recording flow rate, characterised by a utility meter (V) as described as part of an assembly according to at least one of claims 1 to 11. Moreover, the invention relates to a method for operating an assembly comprising at least one utility meter (V) and at least one autonomous sensor (S), characterised by an assembly according to at least one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the utility meter (V) and/or the autonomous module (M) communicate with the autonomous sensor (S) and the utility meter (V) and/or the autonomous module (M) which further transmits the data received from the autonomous sensor (S).

IPC Classes  ?

• H04Q 9/00 - Arrangements in telecontrol or telemetry systems for selectively calling a substation from a main station, in which substation desired apparatus is selected for applying a control signal thereto or for obtaining measured values therefrom

Abstract

A method operates a mobile readout system having at least one stationary consumption meter and a mobile readout receiver for reading out the consumption meter as the readout receiver moves past the consumption meter. A two-way communication takes place between the consumption meter and the readout receiver by using the consumption meter to transmit status information stored in the consumption meter, using the readout receiver to receive the status information, using the readout receiver to request additional information from the consumption meter by using a request command, and transmitting encrypted additional information from the consumption meter to the readout receiver. A readout receiver having a receiver for acquiring data from a plurality of spatially distributed consumption meters by using radio transmission according to the method is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04Q 9/00 - Arrangements in telecontrol or telemetry systems for selectively calling a substation from a main station, in which substation desired apparatus is selected for applying a control signal thereto or for obtaining measured values therefrom

Abstract

Data are transmitted by radio between a terminal and a data collector. The data collector is intermittently or constantly in receive mode. The terminal attempts, from an idle phase, to set up a communication with the data collector in order to send all or some of the data to the data collector and/or to receive them from the data collector. Alternatively, the data collector attempts to set up a communication with the terminal in order to send all or some of the data to the terminal and/or to receive them from the terminal. The setup of the communication is followed by the terminal sending a message to the data collector and the data collector, after receiving the message, continuing, interrupting and/or terminating the transmission of the data during communication on a basis of the content of the message.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04Q 9/02 - Automatically-operated arrangements
• G01D 4/00 - Tariff metering apparatus

Abstract

A method operates a radio transmission system with a radio transmitter and a radio receiver. The radio transmitter has a transmitter timer and transmits a packet and/or a subpacket and/or a plurality of packets in succession for the transmission of data. A carrier frequency and the transmission times of the data and/or the carrier frequency and the sampling rate of the data and/or the transmission times of the data and the sampling rate of the data depend on the transmitter timer. The radio receiver has a receiver timer with time-measuring measures to define transmission times, carrier frequencies and/or sampling rates. The radio receiver estimates an error on the basis of the received data and determines a time error therefrom. A temporal correction factor for the compensation is defined on the basis of the time error.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 7/00 - Arrangements for synchronising receiver with transmitter
• H04W 56/00 - Synchronisation arrangements
• H04B 1/713 - Spread spectrum techniques using frequency hopping
• H04W 52/02 - Power saving arrangements

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for operating a radio transmission system with a radio transmitter (S) and at least one radio receiver (E), wherein the radio transmitter (S) comprises at least one transmitter timer (ZS), in particular a clock generator, and transmits a packet and/or a subpacket and/or a plurality of packets in succession for the transmission of data, wherein the carrier frequency and the transmission times of the data and/or the carrier frequency and the sampling rate of the data and/or the transmission times of the data and the sampling rate of the data depend on the transmitter timer (ZS), in particular on a clock generator, and the radio receiver (E) comprises at least one receiver timer (ZE), in particular a clock generator, with time-measuring means to define transmission times and/or to define carrier frequencies and/or to define sampling rates, wherein the radio receiver (E) estimates an error, in particular a carrier frequency error and/or a sampling rate error and/or an error in the transmission time, on the basis of the received data and determines a time error therefrom, wherein a temporal correction factor for the compensation is defined on the basis of the time error. The invention furthermore relates to an arrangement of a radio transmission system which is operable according to the method.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 17/309 - Measuring or estimating channel quality parameters
• H04B 7/24 - Radio transmission systems, i.e. using radiation field for communication between two or more posts

Abstract

A method operates a data recording system which has a central station, an intermediate station, and a terminal station. The central station and the intermediate station define a tertiary, two-way communication path and the central station and the intermediate station define a primary, two-way communication path via a radio link. A plurality of messages or message parts which have different validity time limits are generated in the central station on the basis of a command, the plurality of message parts which are valid for a limited time are transmitted from the central station to the intermediate station. The validity of the message parts is checked in the intermediate station, and, if a message part is still valid for transmission from the intermediate station to the terminal station, the message part concerned is transmitted within a message from the intermediate station to the terminal station.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 12/721 - Routing procedures, e.g. shortest path routing, source routing, link state routing or distance vector routing
• H04L 1/16 - Arrangements for detecting or preventing errors in the information received by using return channel in which the return channel carries supervisory signals, e.g. repetition request signals
• H04L 5/00 - Arrangements affording multiple use of the transmission path
• H04L 12/725 - Selecting a path with suitable quality of service [QoS]
• H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
• H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
• G01D 4/00 - Tariff metering apparatus

Abstract

During the battery operation of a smart metering meter (11) which is equipped with a consumption sensor (14) and a transmit clock generator (17) for a radio module (19) for the transmission of consumption data packets (20), in the event of a conspicuously decreased residual capacity of the battery (21), it is determined whether the data packets (20) can be transmitted as previously with said residual capacity over the residual time period also until the scheduled battery exchange at the end of the specified operating time period. If not, the transmit power, for example, of the data packets (20) is reduced and/or their transmit clock (27) is extended over the residual period. This determination, along with the control specification, are preferably performed in the concentrator (13) and are transmitted by means of bidirectionally operating radio modules (19) to the meter (11) so that the computer capacities required for this purpose do not have to be retained in each individual meter (11) of the supply area.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04Q 9/00 - Arrangements in telecontrol or telemetry systems for selectively calling a substation from a main station, in which substation desired apparatus is selected for applying a control signal thereto or for obtaining measured values therefrom
• H04W 52/02 - Power saving arrangements

Abstract

Data are transmitted and/or received in a communication system by a communication participant, which has a communication device, a microprocessor, and an energy supply. The latter has an electrical variable that changes from an initial value when it supplies the microprocessor and/or the communication device with energy. The microprocessor encodes the data before transmission and/or decodes the data after reception, each using a computing cycle. When the electrical variable changes during the computing cycle, it is interrupted, preferably at any desired point. The encoding and/or decoding are carried out separately during the computing cycle in individual encoding phases in which the value of the electrical variable changes. Regeneration phases for regenerating the electrical variable are provided between and/or within the encoding phases. The duration of a regeneration phase is such that the value of the electrical variable approaches or reaches the initial value during the regeneration phase.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04Q 9/00 - Arrangements in telecontrol or telemetry systems for selectively calling a substation from a main station, in which substation desired apparatus is selected for applying a control signal thereto or for obtaining measured values therefrom
• G08C 17/02 - Arrangements for transmitting signals characterised by the use of a wireless electrical link using a radio link
• G01D 21/00 - Measuring or testing not otherwise provided for
• H04W 52/02 - Power saving arrangements
• G01D 4/00 - Tariff metering apparatus
• H04L 1/00 - Arrangements for detecting or preventing errors in the information received

Abstract

The invention relates to a radio receiver (10) of the SDR type for use in an environment which is self-sufficient in power, preferably self-sufficient in power in the long term, the radio receiver (10) comprising a receiver (1) by which data (2) in the form of at least one data packet or a part thereof or of a data stream having a specific data rate are received and provided for further data processing. In an operating mode A the data (2) are diverted at the receiver (1) and delivered to a microcontroller (3) at a preferably definable sampling rate, the microcontroller (3) decimates the data by selecting some data from the sampled amount, and the microcontroller (3) buffers the decimated data in a memory (4, 18) and provides them for further processing.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 1/00 - TRANSMISSION - Details of transmission systems not characterised by the medium used for transmission
• H04B 1/16 - Circuits

Abstract

The invention relates to a radio receiver (10) of the SDR type for use in an environment which is self-sufficient in power, preferably self-sufficient in power in the long term, the radio receiver (10) comprising a receiver (1) by which data (2) in the form of at least one data packet or a part thereof or of a data stream having a specific data rate are received and provided for further data processing. In an operating mode A the data (2) are diverted at the receiver (1) and delivered to a microcontroller (3) at a preferably definable sampling rate, the microcontroller (3) decimates the data by selecting some data from the sampled amount, and the microcontroller (3) buffers the decimated data in a memory (4, 18) and provides them for further processing.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 1/00 - TRANSMISSION - Details of transmission systems not characterised by the medium used for transmission
• H04B 1/16 - Circuits

Abstract

Domestic data are transmitted in the form of data messages from a data source to a memory in an unsynchronized manner in time slots via a freely accessible and accordingly heavily used transmission channel. On account of the interfering influences on the long data messages which occur in this case, the transmission of the data messages must be repeated several times until a data message is received without interference once. A comparator is used to determine a packet error rate from the ratio of the number of data messages received without interference over a certain period to the number of data messages actually transmitted during the period. A predefined packet error rate can be adaptively complied with despite varying transmission circumstances by varying the repeated transmissions per unit time.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 1/08 - Arrangements for detecting or preventing errors in the information received by repeating transmission, e.g. Verdan system
• H04L 1/20 - Arrangements for detecting or preventing errors in the information received using signal-quality detector
• H04L 12/12 - Arrangements for remote connection or disconnection of substations or of equipment thereof
• H04L 1/00 - Arrangements for detecting or preventing errors in the information received
• H03M 13/35 - Unequal or adaptive error protection, e.g. by providing a different level of protection according to significance of source information or by adapting the coding according to the change of transmission channel characteristics

Abstract

A method improves the transmission quality between a data collector and a plurality of metering units. A first communication module is assigned to the data collector and a second communication module is assigned in each case to a metering unit. The second communication module transmits data via radio signals to the first communication module. The first communication module has a first frequency reference device and the second communication module has a second frequency reference device. The radio signals transmitted are dependent on the second frequency reference device. The measurement of a parameter of the radio signal is performed by the first communication module. An estimation of an error of the second frequency reference device on the basis of the parameter measured values is determined. An adjustment of the frequency of the first frequency reference device is performed such that the error is reduced.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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
• H04Q 9/00 - Arrangements in telecontrol or telemetry systems for selectively calling a substation from a main station, in which substation desired apparatus is selected for applying a control signal thereto or for obtaining measured values therefrom
• H04L 27/00 - Modulated-carrier systems
• H04L 27/16 - Frequency regulation arrangements
• G08C 17/02 - Arrangements for transmitting signals characterised by the use of a wireless electrical link using a radio link

Abstract

A method for operating an electronic consumption data module. Consumption data are transmitted via a communication system to a receiver, and different keys are provided for different software authorizations. Command authorizations are defined as software authorizations in the consumption data module. A consumption data module has a memory, a control and/or regulating unit, and a communication device for the consumption data transmission. Different keys are provided for different software authorizations, and the command authorizations are defined as software authorizations in the consumption data module. The consumption data module is operable by the method.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01D 4/00 - Tariff metering apparatus
• H04Q 9/00 - Arrangements in telecontrol or telemetry systems for selectively calling a substation from a main station, in which substation desired apparatus is selected for applying a control signal thereto or for obtaining measured values therefrom
• H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
• G06F 16/17 - File systems; File servers - Details of further file system functions
• H04W 12/04 - Key management, e.g. using generic bootstrapping architecture [GBA]

Abstract

A method selects frequency channels in a communication system using a frequency hopping method, in which data are transmitted between a transmitter and a receiver. The data are transmitted as data packets having a plurality of bits in a frequency/time block. A respective data packet is coded before transmission by the transmitter and is decoded after reception by the receiver. The transmission quality of the frequency channels is evaluated and, a decision is made for a selection of the frequency channel which is used for the transmission of the data. A likelihood ratio for the likelihood of a successful transmission is determined before the decoding by the receiver, the likelihood ratio is used as a metric for determining the interference state of the respective data packet, and the transmission quality of the respective frequency channel is evaluated on the basis of the interference state of the data packet.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 1/715 - Interference-related aspects
• H04L 25/03 - Shaping networks in transmitter or receiver, e.g. adaptive shaping networks
• H04B 1/7143 - Arrangements for generation of hop patterns
• H04L 1/00 - Arrangements for detecting or preventing errors in the information received
• H04L 1/20 - Arrangements for detecting or preventing errors in the information received using signal-quality detector
• H04B 1/713 - Spread spectrum techniques using frequency hopping
• H04B 17/318 - Received signal strength
• H04B 17/345 - Interference values
• H04W 72/04 - Wireless resource allocation
• H04W 72/08 - Wireless resource allocation based on quality criteria

Abstract

A method provides communication between a meter and a flying device. The meter records consumption data. The flying device performs flight movements to a prescribed target position of the meter. Radio signals are received by a reception device and information is ascertained, relating to the transmission quality of a radio channel, based on the received signals. A poor transmission quality, satisfaction of which is dependent on the quality of the information, results in the reception of received signals and the ascertainment of the information being repeated after a communication protocol for communication with the meter has been changed, a position of the flying device being altered and/or a directivity of the reception device is altered until the transmission quality or a termination condition is satisfied. Upon having a satisfactory quality condition, meter information is captured and a message for controlling the operation of the meter is sent to the meter.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude, or attitude of land, water, air, or space vehicles, e.g. automatic pilot
• H04Q 9/00 - Arrangements in telecontrol or telemetry systems for selectively calling a substation from a main station, in which substation desired apparatus is selected for applying a control signal thereto or for obtaining measured values therefrom
• G01D 4/00 - Tariff metering apparatus
• G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
• H04B 17/318 - Received signal strength
• H04B 17/391 - Modelling the propagation channel

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for bidirectional data transmission, preferably taking place in a narrowband system, between a base station (101) and a terminal device (102), preferably a plurality of terminal devices (102), wherein the terminal device (102) and the base station (101) each have their own frequency reference unit and the data are transmitted between the base station (101) and the terminal device (102) over different frequencies, having the following method steps: a basic transmit frequency (201) is defined for transmitting data from the terminal device (102) to the base station (101); the terminal device (102) defines a terminal device transmit frequency (202) on the terminal device side for transmitting data from the terminal device (102) to the base station (101), wherein a frequency offset .DELTA.foffset exists between the basic transmit frequency (201) and the terminal device transmit frequency (202); the terminal device (102) opens a receive window to receive data originating from the base station (101), wherein the frequency offset .DELTA.foffset . is taken into account for the opening of the receive window; the base station (101) determines the terminal device transmit frequency (202); the base station (101) transmits data to the terminal device (102) on the basis of the determined terminal device transmit frequency (202).

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 56/00 - Synchronisation arrangements

Abstract

offsetoffsetoffset) is taken into account for opening the reception window; with the base station (101) determining the terminal device transmission frequency (202); and with the base station (101) transmitting data to the terminal device (102) proceeding from the determined terminal device transmission frequency (202).

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 56/00 - Synchronisation arrangements

Abstract

To optimally receive smart meter control messages transmitted by a concentrator, in a meter having a transceiver for bidirectional data interchange, despite its minimal resources, a current modulation reference frequency which is subject to drift is shifted by the instantaneous frequency difference between the current transmitter-side reference frequency and the current transceiver-side reference frequency in the concentrator. Therefore, the current reference frequencies correspond in the downlink without having to intervene in the meter. This frequency difference in the concentrator is obtained by comparing the current receiver-side demodulation reference frequency with the current transmitter-side reference frequency, and the current transceiver-side reference frequency, on the other hand, from messages from the transmitter of the concentrator and from the transceiver of the meter which are received using the receiver of the concentrator. A frequency-measuring comparator only needs to be connected upstream and downstream of the demodulator in the concentrator for this purpose.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 27/36 - Modulator circuits; Transmitter circuits
• G08C 17/02 - Arrangements for transmitting signals characterised by the use of a wireless electrical link using a radio link
• G01D 4/00 - Tariff metering apparatus
• H04Q 9/00 - Arrangements in telecontrol or telemetry systems for selectively calling a substation from a main station, in which substation desired apparatus is selected for applying a control signal thereto or for obtaining measured values therefrom
• H04L 27/00 - Modulated-carrier systems
• H04B 17/21 - Monitoring; Testing of receivers for correcting measurements
• H04B 1/403 - Circuits using the same oscillator for generating both the transmitter frequency and the receiver local oscillator frequency
• H04L 5/00 - Arrangements affording multiple use of the transmission path
• H04L 5/14 - Two-way operation using the same type of signal, i.e. duplex

Abstract

Method for distributing data, in particular update program data, in a communication system (1), having a group of metering units, in particular consumption meters (4), which are arranged in each case to measure the consumption of a delivered supply medium, and a data collector (2), in particular for acquiring and/or forwarding consumption data' derived from consumption, wherein each metering unit a communication module (5) and a frequency reference device (6), and also preferably at least one processor (10) to operate the metering unit on the basis of data, in particular program data, wherein the metering units and the data collector (2) are arranged in a communication network, wherein the data, in particular update program data, are transmitted by the data collector (2) via the communication system (1) within a session, in particular an update session, common to the group of metering units, a synchronization sequence (13) common to the metering units is transmitted within the common session, in particular the update session, and the synchronization sequence (13) is dimensioned in such a way that the frequency reference device (6) of each metering unit in the group of metering units is synchronized with the transmitted synchronization sequence (13) within a session, in particular an update session.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 52/02 - Power saving arrangements

Abstract

Method for distributing data, in particular update program data in a communication system (1), with a group of measuring units, in particular consumption meters (4), which are each arranged for measuring the consumption of a delivered supply medium, and a data collector (2), in particular for capturing and/or forwarding consumption data derived from the consumption, wherein each measuring unit has a communication module (5) and a frequency reference device (6) and also preferably at least one processor (10) for operating the measuring unit on the basis of data, in particular program data, wherein the measuring units and the data collector (2) are arranged in a communication network, wherein the data, in particular the update program data, are sent by the data collector (2) via the communication system (1) within a session, in particular an update session, common to the group of measuring units, the data collector (2) sends a synchronization sequence (13) common to the measuring units within the common session, in particular the update session, and the synchronization sequence (13) is designed such that the frequency reference device (6) of each measuring unit in the group of measuring units synchronizes itself to the sent synchronization sequence (13) within a session, in particular an update session.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 52/02 - Power saving arrangements

Abstract

Communication module (1) for capturing consumption data from a meter (10a, 10b, 10c, 10d), in particular consumption volumes of electricity, gas, water or heat, wherein the communication module (1) is used to receive consumption data from the meter (10a, 10b, 10c, 10d) and to make it possible to transmit the consumption data from the meter (10a, 10b, 10c, 10d) to a superordinate data collection device, having a housing (2), a control device (3), a separate energy source (4), an antenna (6), a first communication interface (7a), via which the consumption data can be transmitted from the meter (10a, 10b, 10c, 10d) to the communication module (1), a second communication interface (7b), via which the consumption data can be transmitted on from the communication module (1) to the data collection device, wherein the first communication interface (7a) is a standardized close-range interface which optionally supports a plurality of standardized transmission protocols (8a-8e) and/or the second communication interface (7b) is a standardized long-range interface which optionally supports a plurality of standardized transmission protocols (9a-9e).

IPC Classes  ?

• G01D 4/00 - Tariff metering apparatus

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for operating an electronic consumption-data-capturing device (6), the consumption data being transferred wirelessly to a receiver by means of a first radio system (1), and, for the operation of the consumption-data-capturing device (6), a first operating mode (11) being provided, in which the consumption data are transferred by means of the first radio system (1), and a second operating mode (12) being provided, in which transmission occurs less often and/or which has lower receiving readiness in comparison with the first operating mode (11), and it being possible to switch between the first and second operating modes (11, 12), the switchover of the first and second operating modes (11, 12) occurring by means of a second radio system (2). The invention further relates to a consumption-data-capturing device, the communication module (14) of which has a radio apparatus (19) for a second radio system (2), by means of which second radio system the switchover of the first and second operating modes (11, 12) can be carried out.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 1/3805 - Transceivers, i.e. devices in which transmitter and receiver form a structural unit and in which at least one part is used for functions of transmitting and receiving with built-in auxiliary receivers
• H04Q 9/00 - Arrangements in telecontrol or telemetry systems for selectively calling a substation from a main station, in which substation desired apparatus is selected for applying a control signal thereto or for obtaining measured values therefrom
• H04W 52/02 - Power saving arrangements
• G01D 4/00 - Tariff metering apparatus

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for transmitting information, in particular consumption and/or use data, in the form of a data packet (A), wherein the data packet is repeatedly transmitted via radio from a transmitter (1) to a receiver (2) at preferably definable time intervals, the data packet (A) is divided up into partial data packets (A1, A2, A3, A4), the disturbance condition of specific partial data packets (A1, A2, A3, A4) is determined on the receiver side, specific partial data packets (A1, A2, A3, A4) are selected by using the disturbance condition, and the selected data packets (A1, A2, A3, A4) are combined to form a new data packet (A') complementary to the data packet (A), wherein the data packet (A) is transmitted both via a first communication protocol (8) and via a second communication protocol (9) and the data packet (A') is derived from the received data packets (A), wherein the data packet (A') has a lower level of disruption than a data packet (A) which is received exclusively via a single communication protocol.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 12/28 - Data switching networks characterised by path configuration, e.g. LAN [Local Area Networks] or WAN [Wide Area Networks]
• H04L 12/40 - Bus networks
• H04W 80/00 - Wireless network protocols or protocol adaptations to wireless operation

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for operating a supply system, particularly a consumption meter system, wherein the supply system comprises a measuring unit, particularly a consumption meter (1), and a central unit (2), wherein information (3) for the operation of the supply system is transmitted wirelessly over a communication network between the central unit (2) and the measuring unit, the information (3) is repeatedly transmitted at specific time intervals (ZA) by the central unit (2) and/or the measuring unit, the measuring unit or the central unit (2) receives the information (3) and then generates a receipt acknowledgement and sends said acknowledgement to the central unit (2) or the measuring unit, wherein the central unit (2) or the measuring unit, after transmitting the information (3), opens a reception window (4) for a specified duration to receive the receipt acknowledgement, wherein the time intervals (ZA) between the transmission repetitions for the information (3) are shortened as a result of the occurrence of a first trigger event (EA1) and/or an additional reception window (4a) is opened to receive the receipt acknowledgement, and as a result of the occurrence of a second trigger event (EA2), the time intervals (ΖΑ') between the transmission repetitions are extended and/or no additional reception windows (4a) are opened.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01D 4/00 - Tariff metering apparatus
• H04Q 9/00 - Arrangements in telecontrol or telemetry systems for selectively calling a substation from a main station, in which substation desired apparatus is selected for applying a control signal thereto or for obtaining measured values therefrom

Abstract

During a battery operation of a smart metering counter (11), which is equipped with a consumption sensor (14) and a transmission clock generator (17) for a wireless module (19) for transmitting consumption data packets (20), a check is carried out in the event of a conspicuously reduced remaining capacity of the battery (21) in order to determine whether the data packets (20) can thus also be transmitted as previously over the remaining time period up to the routine battery change at the end of the specified operating period. If not, the transmission level of the data packets (20) for example is reduced and/or the transmission clock (27) thereof is extended over the remaining runtime. This determination together with control specifications are preferably encountered in the concentrator (13) and transmitted to the counter (11) by means of bidirectionally operating wireless modules (19) in order to not have to provide the required computing capacity in each individual counter (11) of the coverage area.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04Q 9/00 - Arrangements in telecontrol or telemetry systems for selectively calling a substation from a main station, in which substation desired apparatus is selected for applying a control signal thereto or for obtaining measured values therefrom
• H04W 52/02 - Power saving arrangements

Abstract

Method for data transmission, more particularly for acquiring consumption data from consumption measuring devices (1), the method comprising a plurality of consumption measuring devices (1), each equipped with a communication module (2), and comprising a data collector (3) which is preferably fixedly installed, for receiving data packets (4) from the consumption measuring devices (1). During the transmission operation, the data packets (4) are sent via radio from each communication module (2) to the data collector (3) at defined time intervals within a defined sampling time period (10), wherein the data collector (3) has a control device (5) for temporally controlling a receiving operation, the control device (5) being designed to receive consecutive data packets (4) in a temporal sequence. The data collector (3) generates a time reference signal (6), by means of which each communication module (2) can determine when the sampling time period (10) begins, the time reference signal (6) is sent via radio from the data collector (3) to the relevant communication module (2) and the temporal sequence for transmitting the data packets (4) from each communication module (2) to the data collector (3) is adjusted in accordance with the time reference signal (6).

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 12/28 - Data switching networks characterised by path configuration, e.g. LAN [Local Area Networks] or WAN [Wide Area Networks]
• 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
• G08C 17/02 - Arrangements for transmitting signals characterised by the use of a wireless electrical link using a radio link
• H04L 12/12 - Arrangements for remote connection or disconnection of substations or of equipment thereof
• G01D 4/00 - Tariff metering apparatus
• H04Q 9/00 - Arrangements in telecontrol or telemetry systems for selectively calling a substation from a main station, in which substation desired apparatus is selected for applying a control signal thereto or for obtaining measured values therefrom
• H04W 56/00 - Synchronisation arrangements

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for improving the transmission quality between a data collector (3) and a plurality of measuring units, in particular consumption measuring devices (2), in a communication system (1) with preferably bidirectional radio transmission with a first communication module (10), wherein the first communication module (10) is associated with the data collector (3), and two or more second communication modules (17), wherein each second communication module (17) is associated with one measuring unit, wherein the second communication module (17) is provided for sending data to the first communication module (10) by means of radio signals, preferably in the form of at least one radio telegram (4) preferably comprising a plurality of data packet(s), wherein the first communication module (10) is provided for receiving the data from the second communication module (17), wherein the first communication module (10) comprises a first frequency reference device (11), wherein the second communication module (17) comprises a second frequency reference device (18), wherein the radio signals transferred from the second communication module (17) to the first communication module (10) in the data transmission are dependent on the second frequency reference device (18), wherein at least one parameter of the radio signal sent out by the second communication module (17) and received by the first communication module (10), from the parameter group comprising bandwidth, data rate, data rate offset, temperature from the data packet, ?frequency, modulation index, and/or reception time by the first communication module (10), is measured, an error of the second frequency reference device (18) is estimated on the basis of the parameter measurement values or values derived therefrom, and the frequency of the first frequency reference device (11) and/or at least one parameter in the first communication module (10) from the group comprising data rate, data rate offset, modulation index and frequency shift is adjusted in such a way that the error of the second frequency reference device (18) or the parameter error dependent thereon is reduced or eliminated.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04Q 9/00 - Arrangements in telecontrol or telemetry systems for selectively calling a substation from a main station, in which substation desired apparatus is selected for applying a control signal thereto or for obtaining measured values therefrom
• H04L 27/00 - Modulated-carrier systems
• H04L 27/16 - Frequency regulation arrangements

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for improving the transmission quality between a data collector (3) and a plurality of measuring units, in particular consumption measuring devices (2), in a communication system (1) with preferably bidirectional radio transmission with a first communication module (10), wherein the first communication module (10) is associated with the data collector (3), and two or more second communication modules (17), wherein each second communication module (17) is associated with one measuring unit, wherein the second communication module (17) is provided for sending data to the first communication module (10) by means of radio signals, preferably in the form of at least one radio telegram (4) preferably comprising a plurality of data packet(s), wherein the first communication module (10) is provided for receiving the data from the second communication module (17), wherein the first communication module (10) comprises a first frequency reference device (11), wherein the second communication module (17) comprises a second frequency reference device (18), wherein the radio signals transferred from the second communication module (17) to the first communication module (10) in the data transmission are dependent on the second frequency reference device (18), wherein at least one parameter of the radio signal sent out by the second communication module (17) and received by the first communication module (10), from the parameter group comprising bandwidth, data rate, data rate offset, temperature from the data packet, Δfrequency, modulation index, and/or reception time by the first communication module (10), is measured, an error of the second frequency reference device (18) is estimated on the basis of the parameter measurement values or values derived therefrom, and the frequency of the first frequency reference device (11) and/or at least one parameter in the first communication module (10) from the group comprising data rate, data rate offset, modulation index and frequency shift is adjusted in such a way that the error of the second frequency reference device (18) or the parameter error dependent thereon is reduced or eliminated.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04Q 9/00 - Arrangements in telecontrol or telemetry systems for selectively calling a substation from a main station, in which substation desired apparatus is selected for applying a control signal thereto or for obtaining measured values therefrom
• H04L 27/00 - Modulated-carrier systems
• H04L 27/16 - Frequency regulation arrangements

Abstract

Domestic data in the form of data telegrams (14) are transmitted from a data source (10) to a storage unit (20) via a freely accessible and correspondingly occupied transmission channel (17) in an unsynchronized manner in time slots. Due to the resulting interference acting on the long data telegrams (14), the data telegrams must be transmitted multiple times (n) until a data telegram (14m) is received without interference. A comparator (21) is used to determine a packet error rate (PER) from the ratio of the number (m) of data telegrams received without interference over a known period of time to the number (n) of data telegrams (14m/14n) actually transmitted during the same time. By varying the transmission repetitions (n => n') per unit of time, a specified packet error rate (PER) can be adaptively maintained despite varying transmission conditions.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 1/00 - Arrangements for detecting or preventing errors in the information received
• H04L 1/08 - Arrangements for detecting or preventing errors in the information received by repeating transmission, e.g. Verdan system
• H04L 1/20 - Arrangements for detecting or preventing errors in the information received using signal-quality detector

Abstract

Domestic data in the form of data telegrams (14) are transmitted from a data source (10) to a storage unit (20) via a freely accessible and correspondingly occupied transmission channel (17) in an unsynchronized manner in time slots. Due to the resulting interference acting on the long data telegrams (14), the data telegrams must be transmitted multiple times (n) until a data telegram (14m) is received without interference. A comparator (21) is used to determine a packet error rate (PER) from the ratio of the number (m) of data telegrams received without interference over a known period of time to the number (n) of data telegrams (14m/14n) actually transmitted during the same time. By varying the transmission repetitions (n =ᡶ n') per unit of time, a specified packet error rate (PER) can be adaptively maintained despite varying transmission conditions.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 1/00 - Arrangements for detecting or preventing errors in the information received
• H04L 1/08 - Arrangements for detecting or preventing errors in the information received by repeating transmission, e.g. Verdan system
• H04L 1/20 - Arrangements for detecting or preventing errors in the information received using signal-quality detector

Abstract

During the repeated transmission of information in the form of a coded package (14) from a transmitter (11) via a wireless connection (13) to a receiver (12), a fault-free receipt package (14') is quickly provided when fault-free partial packages (15) from the package (14) are lined up as partial packages (15) of the fault-free receipt package (14'). For this, partial packages (15), which are allocated to each other on the receiving side, of successively received and temporarily stored packages (14) can be compared with each other and if they match can be incorporated in the receipt package (14') to fill gaps. Or the successive packages (14) are split up on the transmission side to form partial packages (15) to which error identification codes (16) are assigned, which partial packages (15) are included in the receipt package (14') as soon as they have been correctly received in a package (14).

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 1/08 - Arrangements for detecting or preventing errors in the information received by repeating transmission, e.g. Verdan system
• H04L 1/00 - Arrangements for detecting or preventing errors in the information received

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for selecting frequency channels (K1 - Kn) in a communication system using a frequency hopping method, in particular for detecting consumption of consumption measuring devices in which data is transferred between a transmitter and a receiver by means of radio transmission. The data is transferred in the form of data packets (4) comprising several bits in a frequency/time block, the transfer of the data packets (4) or parts of the data packets (4) taking place on several different selected frequency channels (K1 - Kn), the respective data packet (4) or a parts thereof being coded prior to sending from the transmitter and is decoded after receiving it from the received, the transmission quality of the frequency channels (K1 - Kn) is evaluated and using the evaluation of the transmission quality of the frequency channels (K1 - Kn), a decision is taken for the selection of the frequency channel (K1 - Kn) or frequency channels (K1 - Kn) which is/are used for transferring the data. A probability ratio (WQ) for the probability of a successful transfer is determined prior to decoding by the receiver, the probability ratio (WQ) is worked out as a metric for determining the disturbance state of the respective data packet (4) or one part thereof, and the evaluation of the transmission quality of the respective frequency channels (K1-Kn) takes place using the disturbance state of the data packet (4) or one part thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 1/00 - Arrangements for detecting or preventing errors in the information received
• H04B 1/7143 - Arrangements for generation of hop patterns
• H04B 1/713 - Spread spectrum techniques using frequency hopping
• H04L 1/20 - Arrangements for detecting or preventing errors in the information received using signal-quality detector
• H04B 1/715 - Interference-related aspects

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for selecting frequency channels (K1 - Kn) in a communication system using a frequency hopping method, in particular for detecting consumption of consumption measuring devices in which data is transferred between a transmitter and a receiver by means of radio transmission. The data is transferred in the form of data packets (4) comprising several bits in a frequency/time block, the transfer of the data packets (4) or parts of the data packets (4) taking place on several different selected frequency channels (K1 - Kn), the respective data packet (4) or a parts thereof being coded prior to sending from the transmitter and is decoded after receiving it from the received, the transmission quality of the frequency channels (K1 - Kn) is evaluated and using the evaluation of the transmission quality of the frequency channels (K1 - Kn), a decision is taken for the selection of the frequency channel (K1 - Kn) or frequency channels (K1 - Kn) which is/are used for transferring the data. A probability ratio (WQ) for the probability of a successful transfer is determined prior to decoding by the receiver, the probability ratio (WQ) is worked out as a metric for determining the disturbance state of the respective data packet (4) or one part thereof, and the evaluation of the transmission quality of the respective frequency channels (K1-Kn) takes place using the disturbance state of the data packet (4) or one part thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 1/00 - Arrangements for detecting or preventing errors in the information received
• H04B 1/713 - Spread spectrum techniques using frequency hopping
• H04B 1/7143 - Arrangements for generation of hop patterns
• H04L 1/20 - Arrangements for detecting or preventing errors in the information received using signal-quality detector
• H04B 1/715 - Interference-related aspects

Abstract

Mobile units moving in a local network environment and at times in the vicinity of meters of the network, at least temporarily bypass relay functions of a concentrator operated in a stationary manner, if the relay function is not yet available, for instance during construction, for radio communication of data packets of the meter linked into the smart-metering network to a center. The mobile units are persons and/or vehicles with communication devices such as smartphones for long-distance links over the Internet or in the mobile radio standard. The communication devices, as modified mobile radio telephones, receive data packets from meters by using hardware or a software app over a short-distance link to the mobile unit being accidentally temporarily located in the vicinity of the meter. Long-distance communication of packets from mobile unit to center then takes place over the Internet or the mobile radio standard.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01D 4/00 - Tariff metering apparatus
• H04W 84/12 - WLAN [Wireless Local Area Networks]

Abstract

A control device for a meter device, particularly a water meter device, includes a first data interface for a meter unit measuring a flow of a fluid of the meter device, a second data interface for a reading device communicating with the meter unit through the control device, and a supply interface receiving a combined clock and voltage supply signal for the control device. The control device can assume a read mode in which data at the first data interface can be transmitted by the control device to the second data interface upon receiving a clock and voltage supply signal having a read signal variation. The control device can additionally assume a write mode in which data at the second data interface can be transmitted to the first data interface upon receiving a clock and voltage supply signal with a write signal variation different from the read signal variation.

IPC Classes  ?

• G08B 29/00 - Checking or monitoring of signalling or alarm systems; Prevention or correction of operating errors, e.g. preventing unauthorised operation
• G08C 15/10 - 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 the signals being represented by frequencies or phase of current or voltage in transmission link
• G01D 4/00 - Tariff metering apparatus
• G01F 15/075 - Integration to give total flow, e.g. using mechanically-operated integrating mechanism using electrically-operated integrating means
• G08C 19/16 - Electric signal transmission systems in which transmission is by pulses
• G01F 15/06 - Indicating or recording devices

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for communication between at least one meter device (1, 2, 3, 16) and an airborne device (4, 20, 22, 34, 39), wherein the meter device (1, 2, 3, 16) is designed to detect consumption and/or to collect detected consumption data, wherein the airborne device (4, 20, 22, 34, 39) carries out the following steps: f) the airborne device (4, 20, 22, 34, 39) capable of flight moves to a predefined target position (6, 17, 36, 41) associated with the meter device (1, 2, 3, 16); g) incoming signals are received by a receiver device (24) of the airborne device (4, 20, 22, 34, 39) on a radio-frequency channel assigned to the meter device (1, 2, 3, 16), and at least one item of quality information relating to a communication quality on the radio-frequency channel is determined in accordance with the incoming signals, wherein, if a quality condition, the fulfilment of which depends on the item of quality information, is not met, the reception of the incoming signals and the determination of the item of quality information are repeated after a communication protocol for communication with the meter device (1, 2, 3, 16) has been changed and/or while a position (12, 14) of the airborne device (4, 20, 22) and/or a directional characteristic (18) of the receiver device (24) are changed until the quality condition or a termination condition is met; and, if the quality condition is met, h) at least one item of meter information sent by the meter device (1, 2, 3, 16) is detected by evaluating the incoming signals and/or a control message for controlling the operation of the meter device (1, 2, 3, 16) is sent to the meter device (1, 2, 3, 16).

IPC Classes  ?

• H04Q 9/00 - Arrangements in telecontrol or telemetry systems for selectively calling a substation from a main station, in which substation desired apparatus is selected for applying a control signal thereto or for obtaining measured values therefrom
• G01D 4/00 - Tariff metering apparatus

Abstract

The aim of the invention is to achieve optimal receipt of the smart meter control telegrams (15) transmitted by a concentrator (data collector 12) in the case of a measuring device (11) having a transceiver (13) for bidirectional data exchange despite the minimal resources of said measuring device. This aim is achieved in that the current modulation reference frequency (f17) in the data collector (12), which modulation reference frequency is subject to drift, is shifted by the instantaneous frequency difference (Δf) between the current transmitter-side reference frequency (f17) and the current transceiver-side reference frequency (f13). Thus, the current reference frequencies (f17 = f13) match in the case of the downlink without intervention in the measuring device (11) being required. Said frequency difference (Δf) in the data collector (12) is obtained from a comparison of the current receiver-side demodulation reference frequency (f16) with the current transmitter-side reference frequency (f17) and with the current transceiver-side reference frequency (f13) from telegrams (14, 21) from the transmitter (17) of the data collector (12) and from the transceiver (13) of the measuring device (11), which are received by means of the receiver (16) of the data collector (12). Without demand for the resources of the measuring device (11), all that is required therefor is merely the connection of a frequency-measuring comparator (20) before and after the demodulator (24) in the data collector (12), followed by a frequency subtractor (22) connected to the transmitter-side conditioner (19.17) in order to derive the reference frequency (f) from an oscillator frequency (F).

IPC Classes  ?

• G01D 4/00 - Tariff metering apparatus

Abstract

In a bidirectional wireless data transmission system meter transmitters and concentrators communicate in wireless uplink and downlink connections. In order to be able to receive measured value data messages more reliably from the meter transmitters, the quality of wireless uplink connections which can be better received is reduced. This is done in that the concentrator acts with control signals via wireless downlink connections on parameters, such as transmitting power or message management, of the control of uplink transmitters. For this, uplink quality criteria automatically retrievable in the concentrator are, in particular, absolute or relative levels, signal-to-noise ratio and a relative number of receivable data messages.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 52/02 - Power saving arrangements
• H04Q 9/00 - Arrangements in telecontrol or telemetry systems for selectively calling a substation from a main station, in which substation desired apparatus is selected for applying a control signal thereto or for obtaining measured values therefrom
• H04B 17/336 - Signal-to-interference ratio [SIR] or carrier-to-interference ratio [CIR]
• H04B 7/06 - Diversity systems; Multi-antenna systems, i.e. transmission or reception using multiple antennas using two or more spaced independent antennas at the transmitting station
• H04W 72/04 - Wireless resource allocation

Abstract

Antenna device for receiving and/or transmitting radio signals, comprising an antenna and a retainer supporting the latter, wherein the ready-made, helically wound antenna (2) is screwed into a retaining structure (7) that is formed on the outside of the retainer (3) and the geometry of which corresponds to the helical geometry of the turns (4) of the antenna (2).

IPC Classes  ?

• H01Q 1/12 - Supports; Mounting means
• H01Q 1/36 - Structural form of radiating elements, e.g. cone, spiral, umbrella

Abstract

The invention relates to a coupling device (1) for a meter apparatus (2), which meter apparatus has an optical connection (24) and is arranged in a shaft (3) having an access (10), said coupling device comprising: an adapter head (7) designed to connect to the optical connection (24), an end piece (9) having an access connection (16) corresponding to the optical connection (24), and a connecting apparatus (8), which has at least one optical waveguide (11) and connects the adapter head (7) and the end piece (9), the connecting apparatus in particular having such a length that the end piece (9) can be arranged at the access (10) or outside of the shaft (3), wherein the adapter head (7) has an optical unit (23) that feeds optical signals of the meter apparatus (2) into the optical waveguide (11) and vice versa and the end piece (9) has an optical unit (15) that conducts optical signals from the optical waveguide (11) into the access connection (16) in a manner corresponding to the optical connection (24) of the meter apparatus (2) and vice versa.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21B 47/12 - Means for transmitting measuring-signals or control signals from the well to the surface, or from the surface to the well, e.g. for logging while drilling
• G02B 6/38 - Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means

Goods & Services

Electrical apparatuses; optical apparatuses; measuring apparatuses; signalling apparatuses; controlling and checking apparatuses; computers, namely data transfer, data processing and data storage apparatuses; antennae; apparatuses for the operation of a radio network; radio networks; data transmitters and receivers; data acquisition apparatuses; modems; consumption meters, in particular radio-aided consumption meters, for domestic and trade purposes, in particular consumption meters for metering, acquiring, displaying and transmitting the consumption of heat, gas, water, sewage, combustible fuel and current; regulating fittings and valves, in particular radio-aided regulating fittings and valves; consumer price display devices; parts of the aforesaid goods. Sanitary installations; plumbing apparatuses; parts of the aforesaid goods. Acquiring data, in particular acquiring data by means of radio; evaluation and billing of consumption data of all kinds for domestic and trade purposes. Installation and operation of radio systems and networks; customer service and servicing, namely maintenance and repair, in particular in relation to radio systems and networks, and in relation to apparatuses for operation of those systems.