JP2843556B2 - Portable meter reading data processing unit - Google Patents

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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [0001] TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to water, gas, and electric power.
Portable type suitable for meter reading data collection processing represented by
The present invention relates to a meter reading data collection processing device. [0002] [Prior Art] Installed in each customer, such as water, gas, and electric power
Industry sales management system with meter reading
In the system, charge calculation after meter reading data collection,
Invoice creation processing, fee transfer processing through financial institutions,
Computers have been introduced for various statistical processes.
It is being used and is being mechanized and streamlined. But,
From the collection of meter reading data by consumers,
The series of tasks that lead to card punch input to
Relying on human tactics centered on handwritten information transmission
And the mechanization and rationalization have been extremely delayed,
It is rare. The following is an example of the most common water meter reading.
The current system and its processing
explain. In the current water meter reading management system,
Customer address, name, customer number, meter number, charge
Information and data such as transfer account numbers, past meter readings, and usage
Most of the files are stored on a central computer file for administration.
Is stored in A series of sales operations related to fees
Statistics, usage statistics processing (by caliber, district, etc.), regularly
Data processing for exchange management of meters that must be exchanged
And the previous guideline value was printed out for each customer
Creation of "notice card" for examination, and also for consumers
Therefore, the process of creating the previous fee transfer notice is all
It is centered on this central computer. [0004] On the other hand, the meter reading service of each customer by meter readers
In this case, a so-called “meter reading ledger” is used. This inspection
Needle ledgers are generally organized into one leaf for each demand,
Stored in the central computer file mentioned above
Information and data (address, name,
... Etc.) are printed or described. Ma
In addition, this meter reading book is one leaf for each customer,
The order of meter reading in the area, that is, when the meter reader turns
The numbers that the meter readers work in
(Hereinafter referred to as "work number")
You. The information and data described in the meter reading book are
File that matches the file on the computer
But strictly speaking, the contents of the meter reading ledger are input to the central computer
The file is configured. [0005] Next, whether the meter reading service of each customer by meter readers
When the obtained data is input to the central computer
The details of the processing will be described. First, meter readers
Meter reading book corresponding to each customer in the area, address, name, previous
"Information car" with pointer values and other information printed at the time of round meter reading
”, The details of the previous usage fee transfer were printed
Bring your "fund transfer notice" and other necessary equipment for meter reading
Meter reading in the order of the predetermined work number
Start working. [0006] In each customer's house, first, from the meter
This time, read the guideline value and read the meter reading book corresponding to the customer
Fill in. Next, the difference from the previous guideline value,
Calculate and fill in the meter reading book as well
Transfer the contents to the notification card corresponding to the customer this time
I do. Next, the usage amount obtained here is an appropriate value.
A check is made to see if they This check is meter reading
Based on the amount of past usage listed in the ledger
It is used, but one year ago same month use, last time use, two times before use
Charges are mainly used for comparison. Meter reader
Checks indicate misreading, entry errors, or miscalculation of meters.
If you notice that there was a problem, correct it immediately
You. However, despite the fact that the guideline values are correct this time,
If there is a large deviation from the dose,
Investigate whether or not there is water leakage due to equipment failure at the key house and
Pursue the cause (mostly due to actual water leakage)
No). If the cause was water leakage, read that fact
To indicate that the value is an abnormal value. [0007] When the above is completed, the reading of the notification card
Seal the meter reader in the staff member's column, and give the notification card and account transfer
A replacement notice at the customer's home and complete meter reading for one house.
Is completed. And to the next customer determined in advance
I will repeat the same work. During the meter reading,
Some customers have special circumstances (for example, meter burial,
Some dogs may not be able to read the meter.
I do. In this case, please provide a contact form stating that meter reading is not possible.
Put it in the customer's house, return to the Water Bureau,
It is generally processed in the form of accreditation based on performance
(This process varies from region to region,
In consideration of actual results, a form in which "estimated value" is specified on the notification card
Fill out the form and leave it at the customer's home.) [0008] In this way, the scheduled spot in the area is
When meter reading has been completed for all customers, the meter reader returns to the Water Bureau.
Check the meter readings in the area while checking the meter reading book.
Check whether it has been done and whether the usage calculation is correct
And reconsider the customers who have missed meter reading.
Corrections are made for calculation errors. This meter leak
Check of usage and usage, re-examine meter reading customers
As for the needle, the order of meter reading by each customer is originally determined and
It should not be generated by checking at the customer's house
is there. However, in reality, despite repeated checks,
Needs to be resolved because needle leakage and calculation errors occur.
One of the things. On the other hand, the demand for water leakage
For homes and customers who cannot read meters,
Set an appropriate estimate based on the actual usage amount one year ago.
This is treated as a certified value. That is,
For consumers, this certified value is treated as usage.
ing. In this way, all customers
Meter reading for the meter, final meter pointer value, usage
Is submitted to the Water Bureau as a meter reading ledger with
Work ends. [0009] Meter reading of each area submitted by each meter reader
The ledger is compiled and delivered to the calculation center. Meter reading
The contents described in the ledger are stored in the calculation center key puncher.
Therefore, it is transferred to a punch card, passes through a card reader,
Entered into the computer. Punch in this card
Is not all of the entries in the meter reading book,
At least the number that can be judged as each customer, the meter finger this time
Needle values, usage, etc. are included. On the central computer
Is stored in advance from the entered current guideline value.
Subtract the previous guideline value to calculate the usage,
The result is compared with the input amount, and punch mistakes are
Checking the meter reading ledger mistake. As mentioned above,
Meter reading ledger is brought to the calculation center after repeated checks
However, there are still writing errors and calculation errors. Ma
Also, it can not be said that there is no punch mistake by key puncher,
It says the imperfection of human intervention
Sometimes a solution is desired. [0010] The above explanation is based on the case of taking water supply as an example.
This is an outline of the needle business, but it is almost the same for gas and electricity.
Is performed. [0011] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Such conventional water
For collection and processing system of meter reading data of road, gas, electric power, etc.
As is clear from the above explanation, each customer
From reading of the meter pointer value by meter reader at home, key
Until the punch card creation by the puncher, human intervention
Mistakes, miscalculations,
There is a punch mistake etc., and the reliability of data is low
There's a problem. It also aims to reduce this mistake
Enormous effort and time to check repeatedly
Time wasted, a lot of work on card punches
And costs are incurred, punch work is concentrated after meter reading
Occurs especially in small-scale calculation centers.
If you don't have the key puncher staff you need
Problems, punch errors, and meter reading
Done on central computer to check
The current input pointer value and the previously stored previous finger
Calculate the usage based on the needle value and use this result
Unnecessarily unnecessary processing and costs such as dose matching processing
Problem. [0012] This meter reading work is performed by a meter reader.
Meter reading for customers
There is also a problem that the change of the work order always accompanies. Meter reading
On the way, demand leaked during previous meter reading work
Check if there is a house or scheduled meter reading
Check if there are any leaked customers after the end
While checking all customer's meter reading ledgers
This is a tough job. In addition, Water Works Bureau
If the meter reading operation leak is found after returning to
Have to go to the customer's home and spend unnecessary labor
I have. As described above, in the conventional system, the
At any point or at the end point, simply
There is no means to arbitrarily call and confirm customers who omit work
There is a disadvantage that. In the conventional meter reading system,
Is output from the central computer before the meter reading operation
Classification work for each meter reading area of news card, fund transfer notice
Large amount of labor is required for sorting and sorting according to the order of meter reading
And In addition, since the meter reading ledger is limited in space,
Generally, only data for two to three years can be entered.
Although it is new, as mentioned above, meter reading is always used in the past
Even if you switch to a new meter reading ledger because you need actual volume
For a while, you must bring the old meter reading book,
Not only is this a burden, but the meter reading efficiency is reduced. On the other hand, due to the special environmental service called meter reading,
Dirt on the meter reading book at heaven, smearing of written characters, and this
Careful considerations to prevent
In winter, data entry efficiency is reduced due to gloves, etc.
Has the disadvantage of Furthermore, do not think only about water meter reading
The problem is that the decision of leaking water is left to the meter reader.
You. In other words, in the conventional system, meter readers
There is a drawback of forgetting to check for outliers. Also,
Normally when meter reading cannot be performed for some reason, such as when a fierce dog is present
Same as meter reading omission, but the reason remains
As long as the meter cannot be read, the fee for use can be collected forever
There is another problem. An object of the present invention is to perform meter reading for some reason.
Portable inspection that enables collection of usage fees even when
A needle data collection processing device is provided. [0015] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The object of the present invention is to provide a method for measuring an area to be measured.
Read the meter reading data of each customer's house in the area according to the input screen of the display.
In the portable meter reading data collection processing device
Enter meter reading data estimated due to meter reading not possible for some reason
That the meter reading data related to the input is an estimated valueEntering
Input means to perform force and input indicating that the value is estimated
When transmitting meter reading data to the management computer,
Manages meter reading data as data indicating that it is an estimated value
Means for transmitting to a computerAchieved by providing
Is done. When the meter reading operation cannot be performed for some reason
Only needs to input the estimated value. However, the estimate is
However, these are provisional figures, and when there is excessive usage fees, etc.
Will cause trouble for the customer's home. But in the present invention
Indicates by key input that meter reading data is an estimated value
Therefore, it is required that the meter reading data be temporary data.
You can notify your home and the management computer
And can be modified whenever needed. [0017] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG.
It will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 26 shows a portable type according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Configuration diagram of meter reading system using meter reading data collection processing device
It is. The files on the central computer 1 for management include:
Address, name, and customer of each customer required for meter reading
Number, meter number, transfer account number of the fee, past meter reading
Information data such as values and usage is stored. Center
Computer 1 is outsourced by the Water Works Bureau, etc.
It is generally placed in a calculation center or the like. Inspection
Needle data processing device 2 is used for man-machine operation.
2a consisting of CRT etc., keyboard
2b, Typewriter 2 for printing out results
c, a floppy device 2d and the like.
This meter reading data processing device 2 is used in
It is set up in a place that is the heart. Central computer 1
For performing data exchange between the meter reading data processing devices 2
The storage media 3a and 3b use a floppy desk here.
Shall be used. Portable meter reading device used for meter reading
The data collection processing device 4 has a connector part 4a in a part thereof.
And an RS232C interface with the meter reading data processor 2.
Configuration that allows data transmission through
You. Next, a portable type portable telephone which forms a part of the present system
Processing method of meter reading business using meter reading data collection processing device 4
The outline of is described. First, it is subject to meter reading
Of the information and data on all consumers,
Address, name, customer number, and meter of each customer
Number, transfer account number of charge, previous transfer charge, last check
Meter pointer value at needle time, amount used, two times before, used the same month last year
Information and data such as quantities are selected by the central computer 1.
Selected, classified and blocked for each meter reading area.
Meter reading order within the area (that is, follow the
Floppy disk 3a
Is output to The floppy disk 3a is connected to a central computer.
Delivered from the calculation center where Pewter 1 is located to the Water Bureau
Meter data processing device by the floppy device 2d
2 is input. In the meter reading data processing device 2,
By operating the keyboard 2b while watching the ray 2a
Therefore, each of the meter reading areas is a block,
It is input to each of the needle data collection processing devices 4. This
The portable meter reading data collection processing device 4 should read the meter.
All information required for meter reading for all consumers in the area,
Data is entered in the order of meter reading, and preparation for meter reading is completed.
You. The meter reader has this portable meter reading data collection processing device 4.
The meter reading operation in a predetermined order.
At the same time as collecting meter reading data for each customer
And print a notification card that includes the notice of the transfer
Output and distribute to each customer. Meter readers are all
After the customer's meter reading, return to the Waterworks Bureau and
The data is transmitted to the meter reading data processing device 2. Meter reading data processing device
2 outputs this data to a floppy disk 3b
Along with a list of usage data as needed
Output by the writer 2c. This floppy disk
3b is the central computer 1 from the Water Bureau
Delivered to the calculation center and entered into the central computer 1
You. In the central computer 1, the input meter reading data
So the file is updated and a series of charges
Sales administrative processing, usage statistics processing, etc. are performed. Ma
Also, the updated file contents are
Used as data. The above is the inspection in this embodiment.
This is a basic processing procedure for needlework. Next, the portable meter reading data collection process of this embodiment is described.
The configuration and operation of the processing device will be described. FIG.
Is a functional block diagram of the portable meter reading data collecting and processing device 4.
is there. Portable meter reading data collection processing device 4 according to the present embodiment
Is a CPU (processor) 11, which is the center of control,
ROM (read only memory) 12 for storing
Data storage RAM (random access memory) 13
Controls serial data transmission with the needle data processor 2.
The serial interface circuit 14 and the CPU 11
Is a real-time clock 15 that ticks real time independently.
Timer 16 used for control and arithmetic processing, notification car
Pre-printed for printouts such as notices of transferred
And a control circuit 18 of the printer 17.
(Two sheets can be printed and there is no discoloration of the paper even for outdoor use.
A dot impact printer is preferred for reasons such as
Display 19 (in this embodiment, a 20-digit, 4-line display is used.
), Liquid crystal display control circuit 20, key
It consists of a board 21 and its control circuit 22
These are connected by a bus 23. Other
And a battery 24 for supplying power to each circuit,
Is constantly monitored and the voltage drops to a level at which each circuit cannot operate.
Before generating an alarm signal and sending it to the CPU 11.
A terry alarm circuit 25 is provided. FIG. 2 shows the portable meter reading data collection shown in FIG.
FIG. 3 is an external view of the collecting and processing apparatus, and FIG.
FIG. In Figure 2, the storage space and installation of each component
The lower case 31 having a protection part is made by molding.
Have been. The same applies to the upper case 32, and the lower case 31
And upper case 32 are tightened and fixed with screws (not shown).
And integrated. The printed circuit board 33 is shown in FIG.
CPU 11, ROM 12, RAM 13 and each control
Electronic components that make up the rule circuit are mounted in the mounting space 34
And stored in the lower case 31. Printer
A part of the attachment base 35 is screwed to a part of the lower case 31.
Tightened and fixed. Printer 36 is attached to the printer
It is fastened and fixed to the base 35 with screws.
Is printed on the roll paper 37. In part of lower case 31
A battery 39 is stored in the provided battery storage section 38.
Which is fixed by the battery cover 40.
You. The connector 41 has a serial interface
For data transmission via the power supply 14 and charging of the battery 39
used. The keyboard 42 is designed to be drip-proof when working outdoors.
In consideration of this, a sheet keyboard is used. Keyboard presser
43 presses down on the keyboard 42 and includes a part of it.
And is fixed to the upper case 32 by screws 44.
A part of the liquid crystal display 45 is
Fixed to the base 32. For design and drip-proof
The transparent plate 47 is connected to the upper case 32 and the liquid crystal display.
It is pressed and fixed between the a 45. Printer cover 4
8 has a cutter section 49 for printer paper and a catch section.
Then, it is inserted and fixed to the upper case 32. Roll paper 3
7 The roll paper cover 50 for replacement is
It has a hook and is inserted and fixed to the upper case 32.
You. FIG. 4 shows an example of a key arrangement on the keyboard 42.
FIG.
-It is composed of Next, the operation of the portable data collection and processing device will be described.
The operation and function will be described in detail. In the following, portable meter reading
The data collection processing device 4 is simply referred to as a terminal. << 1. Start of the program ''
When the battery is installed, the control circuit in the CPU 11
The keyboard does not work properly because it is not set.
No. For the initial setting of the control circuit, press the clear key in FIG.
By doing << 2. Data from the meter reading data processing device in the station
Control circuit is initialized by clear key input
After setting, the serial interface circuit 14 is detected.
Needle data processing device 2 (hereinafter simply referred to as station)
Terminal 4 is ready for serial data transmission.
Preparation is completed. After that, the operation of station 2 in the station
To activate the data transmission function.
-No board operation is required. Data from station 2
Data is the previous guideline amount of each customer, the previous previous guideline amount, three times before
There is a guideline amount and a guideline amount for the same month last year. Connects serial interface circuit 14
And then key in clear key to cancel transmission wait state
Can be << 3. Clock setting >> Press the time key in Fig. 4
As a result, the contents shown in FIG. 5 appear on the display.
You. Key in the year, month, day, hour, and minute in order, and finally Figure 4
The clock is set by keying in the setting key
You. At the time of this key-in, the next digit to be input is automatically
The cursor moves. Hereafter, if necessary, the time key
By pressing, the screen of FIG. 5 appears. date·
When entering hours and minutes, key-in
If you do not have a key
Can be moved. Also, in FIG.
Number of the book to be read, a2
The issue is displayed. Before work, work number = 1 (this
This is a number indicating the first customer in a predetermined patrol order.
is there. Which area is subject to meter reading from this book number a1
From this meter reading operation number a2, how far
After that, the customer who should read the meter is known. ), Work number = 0
Indicates that no customer data has been entered.
You. << 4. Input of meter reading data >> Time setting display
After that, by pressing the clear key,
The customer is displayed. Hereinafter, the forward key and the return key of FIG.
The input operation of the meter reading data by the operation described above will be described. First
When the key is pressed, FIG. 6 is displayed on the display. This
Screen is the basis of meter reading work.
(Or gas) meter number (6 digits), b2 is the customer name
(14 digits), b3 is the type of pointer (5 digits), b4 is the pointer this time
(Input by meter reader, 5 digits), b5 is the previous guideline (5 digits), b6
Is the error display (5 digits), b7 is the current usage (5 digits)
You. Read the meter and read its guidelines (this is now “4007”
Key) with the numeric keypad, the screen in FIG.
Become. Next, press the setting key and the data will be input to the terminal.
Put, at the same time automatically calculate the usage,
The display is the screen shown in FIG.
Become. The input of water meter reading data has been completed.
It is. Input of meter reading data of water supply for one house
Pressing the print key later will print out the notification card.
Is After the printout, press the advance key.
The screen of the customer shown in FIG. 6 is displayed on the display.
By pressing the advance key in this way, along the meter reading route
The customer's screen is shown on the display. Know
The notification card has a calculation notification and a meter reading.
Will be printed out. << 5. Unsteady operation >> Input the meter reading and use it
The result of the volume calculation is an abnormal value due to the occurrence of water leakage etc.
In this case, as shown in FIG.
Out. In this case, if key-in with reference-1 is shown in FIG.
The usage amount of the same period last year and the previous usage amount are displayed
Also, if key-in is performed with reference-2, 2 as shown in FIG.
The previous usage is displayed three times before, so past data
And can be easily compared. In addition, the judgment of the abnormal value
When the judgment value is linked to station 2 in the station,
This is done by storing the information in trust and comparing it. << 6. Meter reading leak display >> See -3 Key-in
By doing so, it is possible to display customers who have leaked meter reading.
Wear. The display screen at this time is shown in FIG. 12, and h1 to h4 are detected.
Indicates the work number of the customer whose needle is leaking. It is key to advance
Then, the display contents of h1 will be changed to the next meter reading leakage customer's work
Indicates a number. By keying in the progress as above
Are displayed in the same way, and thereafter, there are no
If not, give buzzer alarm. When you key in the return,
Move the display in the opposite direction to that of
If there is no customer, a buzzer alarm is issued. In addition, meter reading leakage demand
If there are less than four key houses, make entries in unnecessary columns as shown in FIG.
The business number = 0 is displayed. << 7. Call display of customer >>
To read the file contents or view the file contents.
Any customer can be called, and in this case, the call key
use. First, when the call key is entered, the screen in FIG.
Is displayed. The following (1) to specify the customer
Any number of (3) may be given. (1) Meter number: Enter the meter number (2) Customer number: Enter the customer number (if necessary, branch number
Also enter) (3) Meter reading work number: consistent number of meter reading work So after keying in the call, number 1-3
When input from the key, the corresponding part in FIG.
Area flashes. This flashing calling method
Enter the corresponding number of the customer you want to call, and
After that, the corresponding customer is displayed as shown in FIG.
You. Furthermore, if you press the advance key, the basic screen of the next customer,
If you press the return key, the basic screen of the previous customer is displayed.
However, when there is no customer of the corresponding part in the call operation
Becomes the display of FIG. << 8. Estimated value input
If meter reading cannot be performed for any reason,
Data can be input. If you press the estimation key,
As shown in FIG. 17, "sui" is displayed at m8. this
Is transmitted to the station 2 in the station.
Alternatively, it can be printed on the notification card if necessary. << 9. Battery status display >> (1) Battery alarm When the battery capacity is exhausted and the voltage starts dropping,
Operation is interrupted and the battery alarm appears on the display.
The alarm buzzer sounds at the same time as displaying for 0 seconds, and the keyboard
Is locked (FIG. 18). (2) Battery recovery After a battery alarm occurs, charge from the backup state.
When started, the voltage rises to a voltage at which the circuit can operate
And "Fukuden" shown in Fig. 19 on the display
And unlock the keyboard. << 10. Station within the station for meter reading data
Transmission to terminal 4> At this time, the operation of terminal 4
The same as when communicating,
Data transmission is activated. << 11. Paper feed function >> Press the paper feed key once
Then, one line of paper feed is performed. Also keep pressing the key
While the button is pressed, the paper is fed. This feature is primarily
Used when replacing roll paper. << 12. Abnormality processing)
All the data required for is transmitted from station 2
While the device power is supplied, the contents are retained. this
The man-machine when the above data is normal is as described above.
You. The case where the data is abnormal will be described below. (1) Meter reading number when power is restored (memory contents are undefined)
The number is displayed as "0". Clear, reference, call in this state
When the key is pressed, the display shown in FIG.
Machine processing is not possible. (2) Check the collation of the customer file,
If there is an abnormality, the display shown in FIG. 21 is displayed.
Cannot be called. The above is the details of the operation and functions of this embodiment.
is there. All of these functions are similar to those of conventional data processing equipment.
Although it can be easily realized by technology,
The calling process is described in more detail. The aforementioned
As described in Section 7, when calling a customer,
"" And key operation of "1" to "3" and display at that time
Is shown in FIG. Call in CPU 11 at this time
The processing is shown in the flowcharts of FIGS.
You. First, the entire flow of the calling process in FIG.
If so, the numerical value entered after pressing the above call key
“1”, “2” or “3” is the search data address
Set to the A Next, the search mode
Branch B is the search data address save A numerical value 1,
Select either 2 or 3, and if "1", select the meter number.
Search processing C, if "2", search processing by the customer
D, if it is "3", the process is changed to search process E by work number
Moving. Abnormal when search data is other than 1, 2, 3
Processing moves to return code set F, then ends END
I do. FIG. 23 shows a search process C based on the meter number.
FIG. Mail in each customer's data file
The relative address containing the data number (step 1
01) and check the corresponding meter number in the file (S
Step 102) If there is, the corresponding work number in the file,
Set dress etc. (step 105) and return normally
The code is set (step 106), and the process ends. Fa
If there is no corresponding meter number in the file,
Check whether all are completed (step 103),
If not, the search for the corresponding meter number is continued.
If the file is over, there is no corresponding meter number
To set an abnormal return code (step 10
4) Then finish. FIG. 24 shows a search process D based on the customer number.
FIG. Demand in each customer's data file
Calculate the relative address containing the house number (step 2
01) and confirm the corresponding customer number in the file (S
Step 202), the meter described below with reference to FIG.
Perform the same process as for the customer number
U. FIG. 25 shows a search process E based on the operation number.
It is a flowchart. First, the numerical value entered using the operation keys
Check if it is within the maximum value of the work number (301), abnormal
If it is, set an abnormal return code (step 3
05), waiting for re-input. If it is normal,
The address of the corresponding work number is calculated (step 30).
2) Set this address (Step 303)
Always set return code (step 304) and end
I do. [0049] According to the present invention, according to the screen, the next order
Customers who are eligible for meter reading
Work can be performed without omission.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram of a portable meter reading data collecting and processing apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an external view of a portable meter reading data collection processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line AA ′ of FIG. 2; FIG. 4 is a plan view of a keyboard of the portable meter reading data processing device shown in FIG. 2; 5 is an example of a display screen of the portable meter reading data collection processing device shown in FIG. FIG. 6 is an example of a display screen of the portable meter reading data collection processing device shown in FIG. 2; 7 is an example of a display screen of the portable meter reading data collection processing device shown in FIG. 8 is an example of a display screen of the portable meter reading data collection processing device shown in FIG. 9 is an example of a display screen of the portable meter reading data collection processing device shown in FIG. 10 is an example of a display screen of the portable meter-reading data collection processing device shown in FIG. 11 is an example of a display screen of the portable meter reading data collection processing device shown in FIG. 12 is an example of a display screen of the portable meter reading data collection processing device shown in FIG. 13 is an example of a display screen of the portable meter reading data collection processing device shown in FIG. 14 is an example of a display screen of the portable meter reading data collection processing device shown in FIG. FIG. 15 is a display screen example of the portable meter reading data collection processing device shown in FIG. 2; 16 is an example of a display screen of the portable meter reading data collection processing device shown in FIG. 17 is an example of a display screen of the portable meter reading data collection processing device shown in FIG. 2; FIG. 18 is a display screen example of the portable meter reading data collection processing device shown in FIG. 2; 19 is an example of a display screen of the portable meter reading data collection processing device shown in FIG. 20 is an example of a display screen of the portable meter reading data collection processing device shown in FIG. 21 is an example of a display screen of the portable meter reading data collection processing device shown in FIG. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a data calling process procedure in the portable meter reading data collection processing device shown in FIG. 2; 23 is a flowchart showing a detailed procedure of a search process C shown in FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a detailed procedure of a search process D shown in FIG. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a detailed procedure of a search process E shown in FIG. 22. FIG. 26 is an overall configuration diagram of a meter reading system. [Description of Signs] 4 ... Meter reading data collection processing device, 4a ... Connector part, ... 1
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Processor, 12 ... ROM for storing programs, 13
... RAM for data storage, 14 ... Serial interface circuit, 15 ... Real time clock, 16 ... Timer,
17 ... Printer, 19 ... Liquid crystal display, 21 ... Keyboard.

   ────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continuation of front page    (72) Inventor Akira Miyamoto               5-2-1 Omika-cho, Hitachi City, Ibaraki Prefecture               Hitachi, Ltd. Omika Factory                (56) References JP-A-58-155498 (JP, A)                 JP-A-59-63519 (JP, A)                 JP-A-58-182565 (JP, A)                 JP-A-57-89172 (JP, A)

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(57) [Claims] In a portable meter reading data collecting and processing device for inputting meter reading data of each customer's house in the meter reading target area in accordance with the input screen of the display, when reading meter reading data estimated because meter reading cannot be performed for some reason, meter reading data relating to the input is input. Input means for inputting that is an estimated value;
Transmit the input meter reading data to the management computer
The data indicating that the meter reading data is an estimated value.
Means for transmitting data to a management computer as data.