| 摘要 |
UTILITY METERS CONFIGURED TO EXECUTE MULTIPLE COLLECTION AGENTS Utility meters (105) configured to execute multiple collection agents (138a-n) are provided. In this regard, communication may be facilitated with a plurality of utility providers. A utility meter (105) that includes one or more computer processors (120) may be configured to execute a first software agent (138a) configured to collect utility usage data on behalf of a first utility provider. Additionally, the utility meter (105) may be configured to execute a second software agent (138b) concurrently with the first software agent (138a). The second software agent (138b) may be configured to collect utility usage data on behalf of a second utility provider. 110a I10b I1On Head End Head End Head End Device Device Device Network(s) Utility Meter Memory(s) 2205 Data Files OS Sandboxes 132 Agent Agn Aet Management Module 134 Event Module 140 Resource Allocation Module Security Module 144 Watchdog Module 146 Metrology Module 136 Processor(s) 120 100 Sensor(s) Network 126 Interface(s) 124 -- -- F G .o |
