System and method for tamper detection in a utility meter

Systems and methods for detecting the removal of a meter cover are provided. For example, a tamper-detect energy meter may include metering circuitry, a processor, a tamper detect switch, and a cover with a switch interface surface. The tamper detect switch may be triggered from an open circuit stat...

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Main Authors TOMSON BRUCE JONI, CHAMARTI SUBRAMANYAM SATYASURYA, GLAZEBROOK MICHAEL GEORGE, NAHAR RATHINDRA
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 17.06.2014
Subjects
MEASURING
MEASURING ELECTRIC VARIABLES
MEASURING MAGNETIC VARIABLES
PHYSICS
TESTING
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Summary:Systems and methods for detecting the removal of a meter cover are provided. For example, a tamper-detect energy meter may include metering circuitry, a processor, a tamper detect switch, and a cover with a switch interface surface. The tamper detect switch may be triggered from an open circuit state to a closed circuit state as the switch interface surface of the cover contacts the tamper detect switch during removal.
Bibliography:Application Number: US201113296188