UTILITY METER PROVIDING AN INTERFACE BETWEEN A DIGITAL NETWORK AND HOME ELECTRONICS

摘要

A utility meter interface apparatus is connected between a utility compagny and a home. The utility meter interface includes a utility meter for measuring utility usage and a computer located external to the home. The computer is connected to the utility meter and provides an interface between a communication network and a device located inside the home. The computer may be adapted to communicate with the device over the home's internal wiring.