Abstract: The invention is directed to a method and system for verifying an installation of an meter, for example, an electric power meter. The inventive method includes identifying the electric power meter to a central computer using a mobile computing device. The electric power meter receives computer-executable instructions from the central computer via the mobile computing device, and transmits meter information (e.g., power consumption readings, meter identification information, and meter location) to the central computer. The meter information received from the central computer is compared with meter information available at the electric power meter. The comparison may be accomplished visually by reading the meter and comparing the readings with the information received on the mobile computing device. Also, the comparison may be accomplished automatically by the mobile computing device based on the information it receives from the central computer and the information it receives from the electric power meter.

Abstract: A novel spiral for the traversing of strand material, andespecially glass strands, during winding of the strands onto a mandrel is disclosed. The spiral includes a third wing which, when the direction of travel of the spiral is reversed, permits strand to be wound on an edge of the mandrel during a call down and before the winder is stopped. Alternatively, the novel spiral may be employed to form a tie-on-tail of strand during winding of a forming package.