Abstract: A method and system of integrating a software application over a network include receiving an order for a software system from a user at a server over the network. The process further includes configuring the user's system over the network, and installing the software system over the network. A start up operation may also be performed over the network. The software package delivered according to the invention may in one implementation be a Power Management Control System (PMCS) such as those developed by the General Electric Co.

Abstract: The present invention, in one embodiment, is a method for metering energy consumption with an electric meter. The method includes steps of: generating metering quantities for a plurality of phase voltages from a multiphase voltage source, including generating revenue-related data; monitoring voltage changes on at least one of the phase voltages; and performing a predetermined task in response to a voltage change on at least one of the phase voltages while continuing to generate revenue-related data.

Abstract: A network-based method for facilitating a selection of at least one shipping carrier, using a network-based system including a server and at least one device connected to the server via a network. The method includes receiving shipping information, comparing the received shipping information against pre-stored information, selecting at least one shipping carrier which matches the received shipping information; and displaying an optimum shipping carrier based on the shipping information. The method further provides the user with a maintenance capability to update shipping carrier information.