KR20040000261A - a device for remote inspection of a meter, system of remote inspection which using the aobve device and remote inspection method - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A telemetry unit of a meter, a telemetry system using the same, and a telemetry are provided to quickly and exactly cope with the consumption of electricity, water, and gas. CONSTITUTION: A telemetry unit(100) is provided with a camera installed at the inner portion for photographing a display(210) of a meter(200), a controller for transforming an image signal into an electrical signal and controlling the camera and a signal transmitting/receiving part, and an RF(Radio Frequency) transmitting/receiving part for transmitting and receiving a signal. The telemetry unit further includes a sealing part(140c) installed at the upper portion of the meter and a connection part(150) installed at the peripheral portion.

Description

Device for remote inspection of a meter, system of remote inspection which using the aobve device and remote inspection method}

The present invention relates to a remote meter reading device of the meter, a remote meter reading system and a remote metering method using the same, and more particularly, a remote meter reading device coupled to the upper portion of the meter without the penetration of moisture, and the remote meter using the remote meter reading device Regarding the method of circular meter reading which controls the camera and the data transceiver to be operated with the minimum power in the circular meter reading device which photographs the remote meter reading system and the number of the meter and converts the generated numeric image into the numeric code and sends it to the server. will be.

In general, in order to read the accumulated amount of the totalizer that displays the amount of electricity, gas, water, etc., the meter reader visually checks the accumulated amount on a predetermined day and deducts it from the figure of the last month. After applying, issue a bill.

However, not only a lot of manpower is required in the manual meter reading process, but also a lot of manpower and effort are required to input data into the computer due to problems such as errors of meter reading and rejection of meter reading.

A remote meter reading device for improving such a problem is disclosed in Korean Laid-Open Patent Publication No. 99-5838, the configuration of which transmits data on the meter bed 73 and the subscriber-side unique number and outputs the received remote meter reading data. Central management unit 40 and; According to the information transmitted to the central management unit 40, the central management unit 40 converts the information on the bed-bed meter requested by the RF signal and transmits it to the called subscriber, and the received meter reading data to the central management unit 40 A base station 60 to apply to; Receiving an RF signal transmitted from the base station 60, the desired information is interpreted, and the home service unit 70 for reading the numerical value of the various meters on the bed and transmits to the base station (60).

However, the above-described remote meter reading device, the camera is in a state that the power is supplied to check the meter at all times, there is a lot of power loss, the time to sequentially transmit the data captured by each meter to the central management unit increases And, due to the nature of the meter is located in a humid area, it is difficult to accurate meter reading, it is difficult to accurately transmit and receive data.

An object of the present invention to improve this, and to enable the remote meter reading through wired and wireless to the accumulated amount of electricity, water, gas, etc., and to enable the remote meter reading through the wireless by the configuration of the meter to the meter. It is an object of the present invention to provide a remote meter reading device, a remote meter reading system and a remote meter reading method using the meter, which can be attached to any type or type of integrated meter such as electricity, water, gas, and the like to enable wireless remote meter reading.

In addition, the present invention maximizes the battery replacement cycle by minimizing the battery consumption, reduce the occupied time and call volume of the call line by transmitting two or more meter reading total integration of one group to one communication line An object of the present invention is to provide a remote reading device of a meter, a remote reading system using the same, and a remote reading method.

1 is a block diagram showing a conventional meter reading apparatus

Figure 2 is an exploded view showing a meter reading apparatus according to the present invention

Figure 3 is a main side cross-sectional view showing a coupling state of the meter reading apparatus according to the present invention;

Figure 4a, b ... f is a side view showing a camera mounting state of the meter reading apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, respectively

5 is a block diagram illustrating a remote meter reading system according to the present invention.

Figure 6a, b, c, d is a block diagram showing the connection state between the meter and the repeater in the remote meter reading system according to the present invention, respectively

7 is a line check state of the remote meter reading system according to the present invention

8 is a timed state diagram of a remote meter reading system according to the present invention

Figure 9 is a perspective view showing a connection state between the server and the repeater according to the present invention

10 and 11 are block diagrams showing a remote meter reading method according to another embodiment of the present invention, respectively.

12 is a flowchart showing an operation procedure of the remote meter reading method according to the present invention.

Figure 13a, b, c is a flow chart showing the operation of the RF repeater, camera, repeater according to the present invention, respectively

Figure 14 is a flow chart showing the operating state of the server in the remote meter reading method according to the present invention

* Description of the symbols for the main parts of the drawings *

100 ... Reading Unit 110 ... Camera

130 ... RF transceiver 170 ... Mask

190 ... prism 200 ... meter

210 Display

In order to achieve the above objects, an image sensor module having an image sensor for capturing an image image of a meter display unit and converting the image image into an electrical signal, an MPU for signaling the extracted data, and transmitting data to a meter reading center at a predetermined time and A meter reading unit configured to receive an instruction from the RF module, the sensor module and the controller to control the MPU and the RF module;

A repeater connected to each other by setting a plurality of meter reading units as one block, and storing a plurality of data each transmitted from the meter reading unit, and connected to a server;

Provided is a remote meter reading system comprising a server for transmitting and receiving data with the repeater, receiving and processing the transmitted data, and billing the data.

In another aspect, the present invention, connected to the server to match the reading time; Supplying power to the camera circuit only when photographing, photographing the display unit of the meter, and storing the read data; Supplying power to the RF circuit to supply data only at a time set by the operation of the timer; Calling the repeater and transmitting the data to the repeater for storage; And, a remote meter reading method is provided as a step of transmitting data by calling the server in the repeater.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

2 to 4, in the remote meter reading apparatus 100 of the present invention, a camera 110 for capturing the display portion 210 of the meter 200 is installed at a predetermined portion of the inner surface, and the image signal is transmitted. The control unit for signaling or controlling the camera 110 and the signal transmitting and receiving unit and the RF transmitting and receiving unit 130 for transmitting and receiving signals are respectively installed, and is coupled to the upper surface of the meter 200 via the sealing means 140. , The outer periphery fastening means 150 is installed.

The camera 110 may be interposed with a mask 170 having a see-through window 170a through which only a part of the camera 110 can be picked up.

The mask 170 may be fixed to the shielding film 170b so that one end thereof is in close contact with the display portion inside the viewing window 170a.

The mask 170 has a plurality of locking protrusions 170c formed on an outer circumference thereof.

The sealing means 140 may include a plurality of grooves 140b formed in the circumferential direction at the bottom of the meter body 100a and a tube-like sealing member 140c in close contact with the bottom of the meter.

The sealing member 140b may have a shape having a plurality of peaks and valleys.

The sealing member may be bonded to the periphery of the upper surface of the mask, or may be made of a transparent silicone material capable of transmitting light inside.

The fastening means 150 is made of a hook piece supported on the jaw of the meter.

In the meter body 100a, the light receiving element 180a and the light emitting element 180b may be provided, and a reflective layer 170c may be formed on the surface of the mask.

The camera 110 may be inclined at a predetermined angle on the horizontal line while being spaced apart from the vertical direction of the upper surface of the display unit 210.

The camera 110 may be installed via a prism 190 positioned on a vertical line of the display unit. The camera 110 may be located on a vertical line of the display unit and may be semi-reflected and semi-transmissive, and positioned on the horizontal line with the BS prism. It may be produced in a configuration provided via a mirror.

The light emitting device 110a may be connected to the camera.

The camera may be provided such that the numerical region of the display unit is in the range of 30 to 50%, or may be provided through a semi-transparent mirror 130a or a reflecting mirror 130 as shown in FIG.

The transceiver may be an RF transceiver 160 using a radio frequency.

The meter reader 100 may be installed so that power is supplied by a lithium polymer battery.

The operation of the present invention having the above configuration will be described.

2 to 4, the screen of the display unit 210 positioned on the upper surface of the meter 200 is photographed through the camera 110.

In addition, the photographing by the camera 110 is mounted so that the camera has an inclination of 15 to 45 ° as shown in FIG. 4A to prevent blur of the screen due to the emitted light when the light emitting device 110a illuminating the display unit 210. Do it.

In this case, when the inclination angle is 15 degrees or less, the effect of light reflection appears. When the inclination angle is 45 degrees or more, the effect of light reflection does not occur, but it is difficult to implement an accurate image.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 4B, when photographing the display unit 210 of the camera 110 through the prism 190, the same image may be obtained while preventing side effects due to light reflection.

In addition, when the mask 170 having the see-through window 170a is used when the display unit 210 is photographed by the camera 110, only the display unit 210 is photographed so that an unnecessary work of recognizing the captured image is required. As a result, the time required for recognition is shortened.

In addition, the packing member 170b is attached to the periphery of the viewing window 170a to minimize moisture transmitted from the meter 200 to the meter reader 100.

The shielding coating layer 170d applied to the upper surface of the mask 170 minimizes light reflection by the light emitting device of the camera to obtain a clear image.

In addition, a plurality of locking projections (170c) is formed on the upper side of the mask 170 that is fixed to the upper surface of the meter 200 to perform the role of a guide to mount the meter body 100a to this, the correct position of the camera and display unit Is determined.

Then, when the meter body 100a is coupled through the fastening means 150 using the hook piece, the sealing means 140 is separated between the meter 200 and the meter 100 and the camera 110 due to moisture. And to prevent malfunction of various electronic components inside the meter 100.

The sealing means 140 is formed by a plurality of grooves 140b formed in the circumferential direction at the bottom of the meter body 100a and a sealing member 140c having an acid and a valley to correspond to the grooves 140b. The moisture gathers inside the groove to prevent moisture completely.

In addition, the meter body 100a is provided with a light receiving element 180a and a light emitting element 180b to operate when the fastening means is separated, thereby transmitting the signal to the server or to the customer to prevent theft, and the signal is Radio frequencies may be used.

The meter reader 100 may be installed to be supplied with power by a lithium polymer battery, or may be installed to operate by a separate solar cell installed outside.

On the other hand, the remote meter reading system of the present invention, as shown in Figures 5 to 11, the repeater 400 for storing and relaying the data of the meter reading unit 300 and the meter reading unit 300 where each customer is located and Receives the data of the meter reading unit 300 through the repeater 400 is processed as it is made as a server 500 for issuing bills to each customer.

The meter reading unit 300, the sensor module for capturing the image image of the meter display unit and converts it into an electrical signal at a predetermined time, the MPU for electrical signal extraction of the extracted data, transmits the data to the repeater and receives a command from the repeater It is configured as a controller for controlling the RF module, the sensor module and the MPU and the RF module, the sensor module, the MPU and the RF module and the controller for controlling the configuration consists of a single chip.

In addition, the meter reading unit is given a predetermined ID separate from the meter installed in each customer.

Transmission and reception of the RF module and the repeater is performed as a terminal capable of bidirectional data transmission and reception.

The repeater 400 is connected by setting a plurality of meter reading unit in one block, and stores a plurality of data each transmitted from the meter reading unit, and stores the command from the server, the repeater, RF transmitter and data It consists of storage, wired, wireless and RF modem.

In addition, the RF transmitter and receiver mounted on each of the detection objects are separated from the camera and mounted on the outside of the meter and connected by wire, and an adapter for supplying home power to one side thereof is connected, and the power source does not use household power. You may use a solar cell.

In addition, the RF repeater 300b is interposed when the signal sensitivity decreases in the metering unit 300,

The RF repeater 300b is composed of an RF transceiver, a data storage and a transmission unit.

The server 500 is connected to the modem rack in which the signal of the meter reading and receiving through the repeater is connected, and a controller for billing the data is installed.

In addition, the detection object and the repeater may be a signal transmitted by the ultrasonic transceiver using a domestic pipe connected to the proximity of the detection object and the repeater as a medium.

The meter is arranged so that the relay range of the RF transmitter and receiver overlap each other and have the same frequency in the same group.

And, the repeater is always set to the reception standby to enable the mobile meter reading through the mobile meter reading.

In addition, a single frequency is used for one group in which each consumer is grouped and connected to a repeater.

In addition, a block repeater is used in which each customer is grouped to connect the server with a dedicated line while grouping the repeaters.

In addition, when consumers are grouped together into one group connected to the repeater, adjacent groups may each use different frequencies.

The operation of the remote meter reading system having the above configuration will be described.

5 to 11, a sensor module takes an image image of the meter display unit at a predetermined time, converts the image into an electrical signal, converts the signal into an electrical signal by the MPU, and then connects a plurality of probes blocked by the RF module. Send to the repeater.

At this time, the repeater stores the data of the accumulated amount taken from each meter reading unit installed in the customer, and there are a number of solids such as buildings in the meter reading section and repeater provides excellent characteristics for radio wave movement between the solids Data is transmitted and received using a low frequency RF transceiver.

In particular, when the sensitivity is lowered, it is possible to transmit and receive a separate RF repeater between the repeater and the gum chip unit.

In addition, the meter reading unit is provided with a predetermined ID separate from the meter installed in each customer, and is delivered simultaneously with the data of the integrated amount.

As illustrated in FIG. 8, the repeater 400 sets a plurality of meter reading units into one block, and transmits data of the metering groups grouped by the repeater at a time in a configuration that is connected to each other, thereby minimizing time loss.

To explain this in detail, A region 25 days 03: 03-3: 10, B region 25 days 03: 11 ~ 03: 21, C region 25 days 03:11 ~ 03:21, D region 25 days It is set to 03: 3: 10, etc., so that data transmission is prevented at the position close to the same frequency band, thereby preventing sensitivity deterioration.

In this way, the conventional disadvantage of transmitting separate data for each customer is improved and grouped to transmit data.

In addition, when the signal sensitivity decreases in the meter reading unit 300, an RF repeater 300b including an RF transmitter, a data storage unit, and a transmission unit is interposed to provide reliability according to data transmission.

When the signal of the meter reading unit is transmitted to the repeater, the server 500 transmits and receives from the repeater to the modem rack through wired and public telephone networks, and processes the data by a controller to charge the bill according to the total amount of each customer. do.

In addition, the repeaters connecting the respective metering unit 300 is installed so that the transmission distance is overlapped, respectively, so that the meter reading unit 300 signal of the customer connected to the corresponding repeater can be transmitted in case of transmission failure of the repeater.

On the other hand, the remote meter reading method of the present invention, as shown in Figs. 12 to 14, the reference time of the server and the timer time of each meter connected to the repeater.

Subsequently, power is supplied to the camera circuit only at the time of shooting set by the timer by the power supply control circuit installed in the meter reading unit, photographing the display unit of the meter, and reading and storing the data.

Subsequently, power is supplied to the RF circuit so as to supply data only at the time set by the operation of the timer.

Then, the repeater is called to transmit the data to the repeater for storage.

The repeater calls the server to send the data.

At this time, between the repeater and the meter reader is grouped and the data is sent, the sensitivity is reduced due to the combination of the repeater RF repeater is used.

In addition, the group used as a plurality of meter and one repeater is reassigned time for desensitization.

The time allocation is a new time, not an input time, and a reading time of the meter is set longer than a transmission time of one meter.

In addition, the meter is set so that the light emitting device operates only when the display unit is photographed, and the time sequence for each region is set in advance.

In addition, the repeater may be controlled by the mobile meter when inputting the ID of each consumer through the mobile meter.

The repeater and the server are interconnected using a dedicated line.

It describes a remote meter reading method comprising the above steps.

As shown in Figs. 12 to 14, the meter may be replaced by using a remote controller that prevents theft signal generation by the light emitting element and the light receiving element when the meter is replaced.

The meter reads the flow rate delivered to each meter to check the leak point.

The server has a preset processing time.

The RF module and the mode module of the meter are installed in the sleep mode so as to consume power only during operation.

The meter may be configured to prevent theft by emitting a radio signal when the meter is replaced.

The meter may be provided with a mask so as to recognize only numbers.

The imaging by the camera may include: a first step of scanning and / or capturing a numerical image image shown in the integration amount display unit and converting the image image into an electrical image signal; A second step of storing said numerical image data; The extracted data is compared with a recognition library already stored in the EEPROM, and a third step of calculating a numeric code corresponding to each numerical image data is performed.

The repeater may receive and store a command transmitted from the server to the meter.

The repeater responds by checking the meter and the ID of which the area code is set in advance and confirms the same group.

The server establishes a DB based on the received data, calculates a leakage amount, issues a bill based on the difference between the previous month's meter reading and the present meter reading, and abnormal information according to discharge of a meter and battery that is not connected to the communication. To be displayed.

The meter is processed after receiving the command from the repeater and set to the sleep mode.

The server can change and add customer information according to the customer number or the ID of the meter.

The data transmitted from the totalizer to the server through the RF module includes numerical data about the totalizer and a unique ID code indicating the corresponding totalizer.

Anyone in the technical field of the present invention can fully understand that the object of the present invention can be sufficiently achieved by the wireless remote meter reading system and the wireless personal meter reading method as described above.

As a power source used in the operation of the camera or the like, a battery that can be charged and replaced can be used as well as solar electricity, an organic electrolyte solar cell, an induction current, or the like.

Anyone in the technical field of the present invention can fully understand that the object of the present invention can be sufficiently achieved by the wireless remote meter reading system and the wireless personal meter reading method as described above.

Thus, according to the present invention, it is possible to configure with a wireless remote meter reading system without replacing the existing total meter, and to be installed in any type or type of meter, such as electricity, water, gas, wireless meter reading.

In addition, the present invention can extend the duration of the battery, such as by supplying only the power for the wireless remote meter reading, it is possible not only to calculate the total amount of the specific time shown in the totalizer in a short time to comprehensively manage The consumption of electricity, water and gas can be proactively and quickly and accurately.

In addition, the present invention has the effect of reducing the occupancy time and the call volume of the communication line by transmitting the integrated amount of two or more integration meters composed of one group into one data and transmitting it to one communication line.

Claims (51)

The display part of the meter camera is installed on a predetermined part of the inner side, and the controller which controls the video signal or the camera and the signal transmitter and the receiver and the RF transmitter / receiver that transmits and receives the signals are respectively installed and sealed on the upper surface of the meter. Remote meter reader coupled through the means, the outer peripheral peripheral fastening means is installed The remote meter reading device of claim 1, wherein the camera is provided such that only a part of the photographing is possible through a mask having a viewing window. The remote meter reader of claim 2, wherein a packing member is fixed to one side of the mask so as to be in close contact with the display unit. The remote meter reading of claim 2, wherein the mask has a plurality of protrusions protruding from an outer circumference thereof. The remote meter reading device according to claim 1, wherein the sealing means comprises a plurality of grooves formed in a circumferential direction at the bottom of the meter body and a sealing member having an acid and a valley while being in close contact with the bottom surface of the meter reading device. The remote meter reading device according to claim 1 or 5, wherein the sealing means is made of a transparent silicon material which can transmit light. The remote meter reading device of claim 1, wherein the fastening means comprises a hook piece supported by the jaw of the meter. The remote meter of claim 1, wherein the meter body further includes the light receiving element and the light emitting element, and a coating layer is formed on a surface of the mask. The remote meter reading device of claim 1, wherein the camera is installed to be inclined to maintain a predetermined angle on a horizontal line while being spaced apart from the vertical direction of the upper surface of the display unit. The remote meter reading device of claim 1, wherein the camera is installed via a BS prism that is semi-reflective and transflective while being positioned on a vertical line of the display unit. The remote camera according to claim 1 or 10, wherein the camera is installed via a BS prism that is semi-reflective and transflective while being positioned on a vertical line of the display unit, and a mirror positioned on the BS prism and a horizontal line. Meter reading. The remote meter reading device of claim 1, wherein the camera is connected to a light emitting device. The remote meter reader of claim 1, wherein the transceiver is an RF transmitter / receiver using a radio frequency. The remote meter of claim 1, wherein the meter is one selected from a group of rechargeable batteries, such as a lithium polymer or a lithium ion battery. a) an image sensor module having an image sensor for capturing the image image of the meter display part and converting it into an electrical signal, b) an MPU for signaling the extracted data, c) transmitting data to the metering center at a predetermined time, and RF module for receiving a command of the d) Meter unit configured as a controller for controlling the sensor module and the MPU and RF module; A repeater connected to each other by setting a plurality of meter reading units as one block, and storing a plurality of data each transmitted from the meter reading unit, and connected to a server; Remote meter reading system comprising a server for transmitting and receiving data with the repeater, receiving and processing the transmitted data, billing processing for the data 16. The remote meter reading system of claim 15, wherein a low frequency RF transceiver is used between the meter section and the repeater. 16. The remote meter reading system according to claim 15, wherein the repeater is installed at a high elevation having a predetermined height. 16. The remote meter reading system according to claim 15, wherein the meter reading and the repeater are transmitted by an ultrasonic transceiver using domestic pipe connected to a proximity position between the meter reading and the repeater. The remote meter reading system according to claim 15, wherein the meter reading section and the repeater are connected by a wired network. The remote meter reading system of claim 15, wherein the RF transmitter / receiver mounted on the meter reading part is separated from the camera and connected to a wire while being mounted outside of the meter reading device. 21. The method according to claim 15 or 20, wherein the RF transmitter and receiver mounted on the meter reading unit, separated from the camera is mounted on the outside of the meter connected to the wire, characterized in that the adapter for supplying household power to one side is connected. Remote meter reading system 21. The remote meter reading system according to claim 15 or 20, wherein the RF transmitter / receiver mounted on the meter reading part is separated from the camera and is mounted on the outside of the meter reading and connected by wire, and a solar panel is connected to one side thereof. The remote meter reading system of claim 15, wherein the meter reading device is connected to one repeater provided to each group after being grouped by region. 16. The remote meter reading system of claim 15, wherein the repeater comprises a group repeater such that a receiving range of the repeater receiving and storing a signal from the RF transmitter and receiver of the consumer overlaps each other and uses a single frequency with each other. The remote meter reading system according to claim 15, wherein the meter is assigned a predetermined ID and a customer number, respectively. 16. The remote meter reading system according to claim 15, wherein the module and the sensor module are unitized and configured as one chip. 16. The remote meter reading system according to claim 15, wherein the repeater is always set to a reception standby to enable the meter reading through the meter reading. 16. The remote meter reading system according to claim 15, wherein a block repeater connected to a server and a dedicated line is used while grouping the customers and grouping the repeaters. 16. The remote meter reading system of claim 15, wherein when the consumers are grouped and connected to one group connected to the repeater, adjacent groups each use a different frequency. Connecting to the server to match the metering time; Supplying power to the camera circuit only when photographing, photographing the display unit of the meter, and storing the read data; Supplying power to the RF circuit to supply data only at a time set by the operation of the timer; Calling the repeater and transmitting the data to the repeater for storage; And transmitting the data by calling the server in the repeater. 31. The method of claim 30, wherein the command transmitted from the server to the specific meter includes a command code for commanding photographing and a unique ID code for designating the totalizer. 32. The digital meter reading of claim 30, wherein the numerical data transmitted from the totalizer to the meter reading center through the RF module includes a numeric data on the total amount and a unique ID code indicating the corresponding totalizer. System Control Method 31. The method of claim 30, wherein the repeater and the meter are grouped to transmit data. 31. The method of controlling a remote meter reading system according to claim 30, wherein an RF repeater is used for desensitization caused by the cumulative repeating of the repeater. 31. The method of claim 30, wherein the group used as a plurality of meter and one repeater is reassigned to desensitization time. 31. The method of claim 30, wherein the time allocation is a new time other than the input time. 31. The method of claim 30, wherein the meter is set to a timer at the same time as the reference clock of the server. 31. The method of claim 30, wherein the meter reading time of the meter is set longer than a transmission time of one meter. 31. The method of claim 30, wherein the meter is set such that the light emitting device operates only when the display unit is photographed. 31. The method of claim 30, wherein the group has a preset time order for each region. 31. The method of claim 30, wherein the meter reads the flow rate delivered to each meter to identify a leak point. 31. The method of claim 30, wherein the server is preset with processing time. 31. The method of claim 30, wherein the RF module and the mode module of the meter are installed in a sleep mode to consume power only during operation. 31. The method of claim 30, wherein the meter reads out a radio signal when the meter is replaced to prevent theft. 31. The method of claim 30, wherein the meter is provided with a mask to recognize only numbers. 31. The method of claim 30, wherein the imaging by the camera comprises: a first step of scanning and / or imaging a numerical image image shown in the integration amount display unit and converting the image image into an electrical image signal; A second step of storing said numerical image data; And a third step of comparing the extracted data with a recognition library already stored in an EEPROM, and calculating a numeric code corresponding to each numerical image data. 31. The method of claim 30, wherein the repeater responds when the same group is checked by checking the scare and the ID. 31. The method of claim 30, wherein the meter reads a command from a repeater and processes the received meter and sets a sleep mode. 31. The method of claim 30, wherein the server is configured to change and add customer information according to the customer number or the ID of the meter. 31. The remote meter reading system of claim 30, wherein the repeater is configured to be controlled by a moving meter when the ID of each consumer is input through the moving meter. 32. The remote meter reading system of claim 30, wherein the repeater and the server are interconnected by using a dedicated line.