IN-HOME DISPLAY THAT COMMUNICATES WITH A FIXED NETWORK METERREADING SYSTEM

摘要

A display system that communicates with existing automated meter reading communications systems to provide information to a user. The display include s a radio that listens to communications between a utility meter and the reading system. Wh en the display recognizes a particular utility meter identifier, it captures meter read information and stores it in memory. The information may then be presented to the user. Alternatively, a broadcast message may be communicated, that when received by the display, causes the display t o extract information from the receiver. A manual override button may be provided to allow a user to manually request information from the meter. The display will extract information from the meter upon receipt of the manual request.