Device for automatically capturing meter readings, e.g. of a water, electricity or gas meter, comprising an optical reading sensor and a sighting device for ensuring that it is correctly aligned with the meter display

摘要

Device for capturing readings made by a meter (C3), e.g. a water, electricity or gas meter, comprises a sensor for reading the information or figures shown on the meter display and a sighting element (D1') for assuring that the sensor is correctly aligned with the meter display. The invention also relates to a corresponding data acquisition method.