US 2008/0290986 A1 · Method and system for mobile wireless shut-off of utility service

Abstract

A method and system for transmitting signals to control a utility service from a drive-by or walk-by control unit includes an electronically controlled shut-off valve in a supply line for the utility service. The shut-off valve has a solenoid that communicates electronically with a meter transceiver used by a metering device. A transmitter is included in the walk-by or drive-by control unit and sends a signal to the wireless transceiver to operate the solenoid to close the valve or to open the valve. After this action occurs, the meter transceiver will send an acknowledge signal to the control unit to confirm that the shut-off valve has been opened or closed.

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Dependent claims

A system for mobile wireless shut-off of a utility service, the system comprising:

a valve for connection in a supply line supplying the utility service, the valve being connected in advance of a utility metering device;
the valve including an electrically operable actuator for opening and closing the valve in response to electrical signals;
and
a transceiver electrically communicating with the electrically operable actuator to open or close the valve in response to receiving wireless control signals from a mobile radio signaling unit.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Method and system for mobile wireless shut-off of utility service

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