An automated meter reading system is provided. The system includes a host server interfaced to a plurality of nodes where each node communicates with a number of utility meters. The system selects a group of noninterfering nodes and uses an RF broadcast from the host server to initiate the reading of...http://www.google.fr/patents/US6684245?utm_source=gb-gplus-shareBrevet US6684245 - Automatic meter reading system employing common broadcast command channel
Automatic meter reading system employing common broadcast command channel