Abstract: A method of communication useful in remote utility demand control systems, automated utility data gathering systems and combined utility demand control and data systems is disclosed. Also disclosed is an utility remote demand control and/or automated data gathering system. Different methods of communications between a utility demand control and consumption tracking unit, which is connected to different utility consuming devices, on the one hand, and a centralized command transmission and data gathering unit, on the other hand, are described. The communication between these units includes at least one computer information network.
Type:
Application
Filed:
August 15, 2001
Publication date:
June 27, 2002
Applicant:
Internet Energy Systems, Inc.
Inventors:
David A. Enga, James C. Enga, James N. Enga, Jill C. Ferratt, Julie A. Holec, Evandro V. Viana, David K. LaVal