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This paper discusses new automatic meter reading technology that reads and works in conjunction withthe existing water meters.MTech-Korea has developed new technology that uses an imaging system to readexisting utility meters, called the Image Reading Utility Telemetering System (IRUTS).This technology uses a camera to capture images of the utility gauge and transmits thesephotographic images to the utility provider through a wireless network or a telephoneline. These images are converted into numeric data by the host server's applicationsoftware. This technology is unique in that it reads the meters rather than replacingthem, eliminating the need to reinstall all utility meters, which is required by most newautomatic meter reading systems.IRUTS is currently being produced and used in several cities in South Korea in pilotprograms. The new technology is designed to more precisely read meters, whileremaining both cost and labor effective. The new technology will improve theefficiency of the utility meter reading system itself, as well as increase the efficiency ofthe administrative management of the system. The administration of utilities willbecome more effective and reliable, as the new system is durable and less prone toencountering problems that would hinder the accuracy of the readings. Includes figures.

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Vol. - No.

Published:

04/18/2004

Number of Pages:

7

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1 file , 360 KB