MATTHEW DAVID JOHNSON
Student, Health Care at Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane, WA

2009024, Oct 1, 2009

Mar 23, 2009

12/409166

Matthew Johnson - Spokane WA, US

G08C 15/06, H04B 7/00

34087002, 370310

Automatic meter reading system and devices providing for dual mode mesh network and non-mesh network endpoint communication. The system includes a plurality of endpoint devices communicatively coupled to at least one data collection device. At least one endpoint device is configurable to operate in a first mode or a second mode. At least one endpoint is adapted to independently determine whether to operate in the first mode or the second mode. In the first mode the endpoint operates according to a hub-and-spoke communication mode in which it communicates information intended for a data collection infrastructure device directly to at least one dedicated data collection infrastructure device. In the second mode the endpoint operates according to a mesh communications mode in which it communicates information intended for a data collection infrastructure device via a non-dedicated data collection infrastructure device. At least some of the endpoint devices are capable of switching between a mesh-network mode and a non-mesh network mode.

2010017, Jul 15, 2010

Jan 4, 2008

12/521593

Scott Cumeralto - Spokane WA, US
Matthew Johnson - Spokane WA, US
Mark K. Cornwall - Spokane WA, US

G08C 15/06

34087002

In a data collection system having a utility data collector configured for remotely collecting utility data, a system includes one or more endpoints. Each endpoint has a utility meter, memory for storing at least utility consumption data from the utility meter, and a radio for transmitting a communication message to the utility data collector. The radio establishes a communication link between the endpoint and the utility data collector, and provides consumption data when a wireless communication channel quality test determines an adequacy of communications from the endpoint and the utility data collector (e.g. using RSSI). The utility meter sets a hold-off timer or other validity check and only performs subsequently received reset requests or other reconfigurations if the timer has expired or the validity check is valid. Other features are also disclosed.

2011007, Mar 31, 2011

Sep 23, 2010

12/888752

Christopher L. Osterloh - Waseca MN, US
Matthew Johnson - Spokane WA, US

ITRON, INC. - Liberty Lake WA

H04W 16/00

455507

Disclosed are apparatus and methodology for validating network coverage (i.e., desired functionality) of newly installed network devices. Per use of presently disclosed technology, equipment installers may confirm both one and two way communications abilities of newly installed network devices as well as receive network diagnostic related data to assist them in the equipment installation process. Validation of communications operation may be initiated by any of the newly installed equipment, a handheld device, or via mobile device communications.

2007018, Aug 9, 2007

Feb 5, 2007

11/702435

Matthew Johnson - Spokane WA, US
David J. Ronalds - Liberty Lake WA, US

H04J 3/14

370225, 34087003

Methods and systems of providing positive outage notification are described. In some examples, the system determines there is an outage at a facility and transmits multiple messages notifying a utility of the outage. In some examples, the messages are received at multiple message collectors. In some examples, the system determines restoration procedures based on the messages.

2013018, Jul 18, 2013

Jan 13, 2012

13/350222

Matthew Johnson - Spokane WA, US

ITRON, INC. - Liberty Lake WA

H04W 84/12, G08C 15/06

34087002, 370338

Disclosed are apparatus and methodology for providing communications functionality between a utility central facility and a field worker. A WiFi Hotpoint is associated with a cell relay in an Advanced Metering System (AMS). Field workers using WiFi enabled communications devices may securely receive information including work orders from the utility central facility via the WiFi connection, thereby reducing or eliminating need for the worker to visit the utility central facility.

7844409, Nov 30, 2010

Jan 29, 2009

12/362451

Matthew Johnson - Spokane WA, US
Mark Cornwall - Spokane WA, US

Itron, Inc. - Liberty Lake WA

G08C 15/06

702 62, 702 57, 702 61, 702 65, 702188, 34087002, 34087003, 34087028, 340505

Packet formats and associated metering infrastructure for filtering meter reading data that is being transmitted by utility meters are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method suitable for being implemented in a metering environment is provided that filters meter reading data being received by multiple collectors. Specifically, the method includes ranking the relative ability of the plurality of collectors to capture transmissions from the same utility meter. Based on the relative ranking, at least one collector from the plurality of collectors is identified that will be configured to disregard transmissions that originate from the utility meter. Then, the method provides the collector with a read list for differentiating between transmissions containing meter reading data that will be forwarded to a utility service provider from transmissions that originate from the utility meter.

2006004, Feb 23, 2006

Aug 17, 2004

10/920471

George Moore - Veradale WA, US
John McLaughlin - Santa Rosa CA, US
Joseph Gorin - Santa Rosa CA, US
Moray Rumney - Edinburgh, GB
Matthew Johnson - Spokane WA, US
Robert Locascio - Crystal Lake IL, US
Peter Cain - Lasswade Midlothian, GB
David Molinari - Newman Lake WA, US
Jochen Rivoir - Magstadt, DE

H04Q 7/20

455423000

A wireless data communications link connects a wireless device to a test station. The test station transmits command and control parameters to the wireless device using the wireless data communications link. The command and control parameters place the wireless device in a test mode and test the quality and operations of a radio frequency (RF) link established between the wireless device and the test station. The wireless data communications link is also used to transmit test and control parameters from the wireless device to the test station.

8301931, Oct 30, 2012

May 22, 2009

12/470694

Matthew Johnson - Spokane WA, US

Itron, Inc. - Liberty Lake WA

G06F 1/12, G08C 15/06

713400, 713401, 34087001, 34087002, 34087003, 710 13, 702 62

A portable time transfer device is provided to transfer accurate date/time to reader devices and, thus, the reader devices do not have to be connected to a source of accurate time. A host computing system is configured to synchronize the portable time transfer device to a network, GPS, or other source of precise (accurate) time. Once the portable time transfer device is synchronized to the accurate date/time by the host computing system, the portable time transfer device is ready to be used by reader devices or any other devices (e. g. , laptops, etc. ) which need to maintain accurate time regardless of the connectivity to a network or GPS.

2010026, Oct 21, 2010

Apr 20, 2009

12/362457

Mark Cornwall - Spokane WA, US
Matthew Johnson - Spokane WA, US

ITRON, INC. - Liberty Lake WA

G08C 15/06

34087002

Packet formats and related infrastructure for improved messaging and processing of commands in an AMR system are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method for identifying the features of an endpoint based on data encoded in a standard meter reading is provided. In this regard, the method includes receiving a standard meter reading having an endpoint type and subtype classification, wherein the subtype classification corresponds to a feature of the endpoint that may be re-configured. Once received, the standard metering reading is decoded. Then, the method identifies the classification of the endpoint with regard to type and subtype and determines whether the endpoint is capable of implementing a particular command.

2010018, Jul 29, 2010

Jan 29, 2009

12/362437

Matthew Johnson - Spokane WA, US

ITRON, INC. - Liberty Lake WA

G08C 15/06

34087002

Generally described, the disclosed subject matter is directed to providing enhanced features regarding the consumption of utility services. In accordance with one embodiment, a method is provided for obtaining a specified time interval of consumption data using the two-way communication ability of a utility meter. Specifically, the method includes capturing network traffic originating from the utility meter that contains consumption data. Then, processing is performed to identify any intervals of consumption data that were not successfully collected. If an interval of consumption data was not successfully collected when transmitted at a scheduled time, the method generates and sends a request to the utility meter to obtain the omitted interval.