Patents by Inventor Michael Schleich

Michael Schleich has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Data analysis system, such as a theft scenario analysis system for automated utility metering
    Patent number: 8970393
    Abstract: Systems and methods for determining possible theft scenarios at utility meters are described. In some examples, the system receives information that indicates possible tampering of utility meter by a customer of a utility. In some examples, the system uses the information to determine a theft scenario. The system may then use the determined theft scenario as evidence against the customer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: ITRON, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Benson, Chris Bernardi, Michael Schleich
  • System and method for automatic meter reading with mobile configuration
    Patent number: 7561062
    Abstract: An automatic meter reading (AMR) system and a method of operating an AMR system are disclosed. The AMR system stores and transfers consumptive data, demand data, and data archives. The system and method can also provide a demand reset to reduce or eliminate the need to physically visit a remote endpoint device, for example a residential utility meter, to directly connect to the endpoint device for the collection of data. The system and method provide two-way wireless communication between at least one reader and a plurality of remote endpoint devices and are adapted for use with mobile readers. The AMR system and method therefore provide efficient and reliable storage and transfer of data, including high volumes of data, at mobile read rates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignee: Itron, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Schleich, Jeffrey S. Sanders, Christopher L. Osterloh, Christopher Nagy
  • DATA ANALYSIS SYSTEM, SUCH AS A THEFT SCENARIO ANALYSIS SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATED UTILITY METERING
    Publication number: 20070247789
    Abstract: Systems and methods for determining possible theft scenarios at utility meters are described. In some examples, the system receives information that indicates possible tampering of utility meter by a customer of a utility. In some examples, the system uses the information to determine a theft scenario. The system may then use the determined theft scenario as evidence against the customer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2007
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Inventors: Eric Benson, Chris Bernardi, Michael Schleich
  • System and method for automatic meter reading with mobile configuration
    Publication number: 20070013549
    Abstract: An automatic meter reading (AMR) system and a method of operating an AMR system are disclosed. The AMR system stores and transfers consumptive data, demand data, and data archives. The system and method can also provide a demand reset to reduce or eliminate the need to physically visit a remote endpoint device, for example a residential utility meter, to directly connect to the endpoint device for the collection of data. The system and method provide two-way wireless communication between at least one reader and a plurality of remote endpoint devices and are adapted for use with mobile readers. The AMR system and method therefore provide efficient and reliable storage and transfer of data, including high volumes of data, at mobile read rates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2006
    Publication date: January 18, 2007
    Inventors: Michael Schleich, Jeffrey Sanders, Christopher Osterloh, Christopher Nagy
  • System and method for automatic meter reading with mobile configuration
    Patent number: 7116243
    Abstract: An automatic meter reading (AMR) system and a method of operating an AMR system are disclosed. The AMR system stores and transfers consumptive data, demand data, and data archives. The system and method can also provide a demand reset to reduce or eliminate the need to physically visit a remote endpoint device, for example a residential utility meter, to directly connect to the endpoint device for the collection of data. The system and method provide two-way wireless communication between at least one reader and a plurality of remote endpoint devices and are adapted for use with mobile readers. The AMR system and method therefore provide efficient and reliable storage and transfer of data, including high volumes of data, at mobile read rates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Assignee: Itron, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Schleich, Jeffrey S. Sanders, Christopher L. Osterloh, Christopher Nagy
  • System and method for automatic meter reading with mobile configuration
    Publication number: 20050068194
    Abstract: An automatic meter reading (AMR) system and a method of operating an AMR system are disclosed. The AMR system stores and transfers consumptive data, demand data, and data archives. The system and method can also provide a demand reset to reduce or eliminate the need to physically visit a remote endpoint device, for example a residential utility meter, to directly connect to the endpoint device for the collection of data. The system and method provide two-way wireless communication between at least one reader and a plurality of remote endpoint devices and are adapted for use with mobile readers. The AMR system and method therefore provide efficient and reliable storage and transfer of data, including high volumes of data, at mobile read rates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2004
    Publication date: March 31, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Schleich, Jeffrey Sanders, Christopher Osterloh, Christopher Nagy