Abstract: Disclosed is a meter for converting a measured analog value into a digital signal, and more particularly an ultra power-saving type meter having the function of converting a value measured into a digital signal, in which when a used amount measured by an analog meter reaches a predetermined value, the value is detected and converted into a digital signal, and then transmitted to a remote device using the minimum electric power, thereby reducing the power consumption rate and allowing the meter to be used for a long period of time without replacement of its battery for providing operating power to the meter. The ultra power-saving type meter comprises a link member (L), a reader switch (S), and a restriction part (h). The link member (L) provided with a magnet is hinged to a pointer needle of the meter, which is rotated according to the used amount of a flow. The link member (L) is eccentric from a central axis of rotation of the pointer needle.

Abstract: Disclosed is a remote reading method of gauge data in which gauge data is obtained by a customer's computer, and the obtained data is transmitted to a gauge data collection computer of a utility service provider such as a provider of gas, electricity, water, or hot water via a network. In a meter reading system provided with the gauge data collection computer, a plurality of customers' computers, and a plurality of meters, the method comprises the steps of (a) allowing each of the customers' computers to read the gauge data from the corresponding one of the meters at a designated time, and to store the read data in its memory, and (b) allowing each of the customers' computers to transmit the stored data to the gauge data collection computer at a predetermined time after the designated date, differently from predetermined times regarding other customers' computers.