WO2018016935A1 - System for remotely monitoring gas content level in stationary tanks - Google Patents

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WO2018016935A1
WO2018016935A1 PCT/MX2016/000077 MX2016000077W WO2018016935A1 WO 2018016935 A1 WO2018016935 A1 WO 2018016935A1 MX 2016000077 W MX2016000077 W MX 2016000077W WO 2018016935 A1 WO2018016935 A1 WO 2018016935A1
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    • G01F—MEASURING VOLUME, VOLUME FLOW, MASS FLOW OR LIQUID LEVEL; METERING BY VOLUME
    • G01F23/00—Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm
    • G01F23/30—Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by floats
    • G01F23/32—Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by floats using rotatable arms or other pivotable transmission elements
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  • the present invention relates to a remote LP gas level monitoring system in the stationary tank that sends the information directly to the Internet via a WIF link!
  • the stationary is easily programmed by means of the meter buttons, it does not reveal the structural conformation of the device and the elements that allow the precise measurement of the liters, the image shows only a device (Meter-receiver) of considerable structure (large dimensions) that it is fixed separately from the tank, which has a digital display showing the numerical values of measurement and from it a cable comes out inferiorly at the end of which a sensor is included that must be installed under the percentage cover of the tank and stationary; but the cable is pressed and strangled which may affect the readings.
  • the device requires a meter-receiver that must comprise a dial or digital display to show the Measurement values are voluminous and cannot be installed below the stationary tank cover; It can't be hidden. In addition to being exposed it can be manipulated, sabotaged, violated to vary its operation. It is mentioned that it can operate with batteries or powered by electric power cables, requiring very extensive cables.
  • the device in this document did not reveal a miniaturized measurement structure containing the electronics and e! Magnetic field flow sensor that allows to interpret the float level of! stationary tank; nor is it configured to be installed below the cover of the stationary gas tank meter. Nor is it revealed that it can be configured to operate as a system that allows the taking of readings and the transmission of reading data via Wi-fl over the internet through the use of antennas, filters Wi-f control units, central unit! of processing and high efficiency voltage regulation elements for cancellation of stray currents; and that said data can be transmitted to servers and platforms where the information is concentrated and from where the user can consult through any electronic device with an internet connection.
  • the miniaturized measurement structure is configured with elements designed to be able to receive and dispose of the device's operating batteries in an optimal position and that it can also be housed below the meter cover of the stationary tank.
  • the device described in document D1 is not wireless, does not send the information directly to the internet, does not perform a consumption analysis, does not detect leaks, does not generate a vacuum alert, does not send the information to the gas supplier to supply, not It is hidden to avoid sabotage, requires a wired installation which makes it unattractive for e! Username. The user has to be at home and watching the monitor to find out how much gas he has, the "THE INVENTION" system allows you to monitor it from any device with an Internet connection and informs you how many liters were charged.
  • document D1 does not affect the novelty of "THE INVENTION", it cannot be considered relevant to affect the novelty.
  • Document EP2810284 (document D2) by Johnson Mattew and Aielio was also located Roberto, of January 23, 2013, which discloses an apparatus and system, associated and / or corresponding methodology for the exchange of utility consumption data and control information between a consumption measurement device and a service management system public
  • WiF ⁇ which allows a transceiver to be incorporated as part of a cable company device, such as a decoder.
  • the WiFi transceiver is configured to receive information on the measurement of the consumption of public services of a consumer (electricity, gas, water) and to transmit the information received with the public service provider through the communications infrastructure of the cable company .
  • a control signal can also be sent from the electric company to the consumption measuring device through the communications infrastructure of the cable company.
  • Document D2 does not disclose a miniaturized measurement structure containing the electronics and the magnetic field flow sensor that allows interpreting the float level of the stationary tank; It is also not configured to be installed under the cover of the stationary gas tank meter. Nor is it revealed that it can be configured to operate as a system that allows reading and transmission of reading data via Wi-Fi over the internet through the use of antennas, filters, Wi-f control units, central processing unit and high efficiency voltage regulation elements for cancellation of stray currents; and that said data can be transmitted to servers and platforms where the information is concentrated and from where the user can consult through any electronic device with an internet connection.
  • the constituent parts of the present invention can be summarized as being composed of a sensor installed in the cover of the stationary tank that by means of a microchip converts the analog signal of the meter's hand into a digital signal that is constantly sent through a small cable to the transmitter device; a transmitter device that receives the digital signal from the sensor and transforms it into a radio frequency signal that is sent by means of a radio frequency transmitter up to a distance of 150 m. to a receiving device; and a receiving device that receives the signal from the transmitting device, processes it with the help of a microchip and displays the information in alphanumeric characters on the bright LCD screen.
  • This invention is within the scope of the invention of the capacity measuring devices and mechanisms of a tank and more particularly those meters operated by a gas under pressure.
  • This device is very similar to the device in document D1 because it requires multiple components and a receiving device with an LCD screen to show the measured values.
  • the described system does not send the information directly to the internet but to a receiver in the house. It does not perform a consumption analysis, does not detect leaks, does not generate a vacuum alert, does not send the information to the gas supplier to provide it, is not hidden to avoid sabotage.
  • the user has to be at home and looking at the monitor to find out how much gas he has, the "THE INVENTION" system allows you to monitor it from any device with an Internet connection and informs how many liters were charged; It is not a minaturized system.
  • the document D3 did not reveal, nor suggest a miniaturized measurement structure containing the electronics and the magnetic field flow sensor that allows to interpret the float level of the stationary tank; It is also not configured to be installed under the cover of the stationary gas tank meter. Nor was it revealed that it can be configured to operate as a system that allows reading and transmission of reading data via Wi-Fi over the internet through the use of antennas, filters, Wi-f control units, central processing unit and high efficiency voltage regulation elements for cancellation of parasitic currents; and that said data can be transmitted to servers and platforms where the information is concentrated and from where the user can consult through any electronic device with an internet connection.
  • Document D3 also does not reveal that the miniaturized measurement structure is configured with elements designed to be able to receive and dispose of the device's operating batteries in an optimal position and that it can also be housed below the cover of! meter of! stationary tank So e! Document D3 does not affect the novelty of "THE INVENTION", it cannot be considered relevant to affect the novelty.
  • the gas meter is simple in structure, small in size and convenient to install and maintain; Since the gas meter does not have the function of visualization, the mounting position of the gas meter can be more random and hidden, thus being beneficial to beautify the place where the gas meter is located.
  • float of the stationary tank It is also not configured to be installed under the cover of the stationary gas tank meter. Nor is it revealed that it can be configured to operate as a system that allows the collection of readings and the transmission of reading data via Wi-Fi over the internet through the use of antennas, filters, Wi-Fi control units, central processing unit and voltage regulating elements of alia efficiency for cancellation of parasitic currents; and that said data can be transmitted to servers and platforms where the information is concentrated and from where the user can consult through any electronic device with an internet connection.
  • miniaturized measurement structure is configured with elements designed to be able to receive and dispose of the device's operating batteries in an optimal position and that it can also be housed below the face of the stationary tank meter.
  • document D4 does not affect the inventive activity of "THE INVENTION", it cannot be considered relevant to affect the inventive activity.
  • a wireless remote transmission gas meter comprising a direct current power supply, an embedded processor, a measurement circuit, a control circuit of the valve, a memory and a liquid crystal display (LCD) display circuit, in which the measurement circuit, the valve control circuit, the memory and the LCD display circuit are connected to the built-in processor.
  • the wireless remote transmission gas meter is characterized in that the wireless remote transmission gas meter further comprises a wireless fidelity module (WIFI); and the WiFI module is connected to the built-in processor and the transceiver end of the WIFI module is connected to a transmission antenna.
  • WIFI wireless fidelity module
  • the wireless remote transmission gas meter can not only completely solve the problems of reading and altering door-to-door subway to residents, but it can also feed back the volume used by a gas user in real time.
  • the D5 document also requires a visuaizadón pantab, it is made up of multiple components (a DC power supply, an embedded processor, a measurement circuit, a valve control circuit, a memory and a liquid crystal display (LCD) display circle, in which the measurement circuit, the valve control circuit, the memory and the LCD display circuit are connected to the built-in processor.)
  • Said document D5 does not reveal, nor does it suggest a miniaturized measurement structure that conforms the electronics and the magnetic field flow sensor that allows to interpret the level of the float of the stationary tank; It is also not configured to be installed under the cover of the stationary gas tank meter. It is also not revealed that it can be configured to operate as a system that allows the collection of readings and the transmission of reading data via WMi via the Internet through the use of antennas, filters WH control units central processing unit and control elements high efficiency voltage for cancellation of stray currents; and that these ciatos can be transmitted to servers and platforms where the hforrnadón is concentrated and from where the user can consult through any oloctronic device with internet connection
  • the miniaturized measuring structure is configured with elements designed to be able to recftxr and have the device's operating batteries in an optimal position and that it can also be housed below the meter cover of the stationary tank.
  • document D5 cannot be considered relevant to affect the inventive activity of the present invention.
  • the main objective of the present invention is to make available a remote monitoring system for the level of gas content in stationary tanks that offers reduced-size elements that can be attached within a front panel of a conventional level indicator of gas content within tanks station us.
  • Another objective of the invention is to provide a remote monitoring system for the level of gas content in tantric stations, which is also
  • Another objective of the invention is to provide a remote monitoring system for the level of gas content in stationary tanks, which also allows the reading to be carried out in an easy, fast and efficient manner and allows the sending of reading data to a web page from where the Users can easily check their gas content in their parking tank and from where they can give notice to the gas supplier to fill the tank for recharge in time and prevent it from running out and that users remain if they gas.
  • Another objective of the invention is to provide a remote monitoring system for the level of gas content in stationary tanks, which also allows the consultation of historical consumptions, allows the detection of leaks and activates leak alerts.
  • Another objective of the invention is to provide a remote monitoring system for the level of gas content in stationary tanks, which also allows to send information wirelessly by means of Wifi technology, Blueloot ⁇ i combinations of these technologies or through a network of nearby devices with the same technology as allow the information to be transmitted to a central server, which allows users to send information in real time to both users and gas providers to offer a better service to users.
  • Another objective of the invention is to provide a remote monitoring system for the level of gas content in stationary tanks, which is also simple, easy to install, practical and efficient in its measurement.
  • the gas content level monitoring system in stationary tanks consists of a housing comprising a central cavity communicated with a pair of side compartments, specially configured to be mounted below the cover of a conventional meter of the stationary tank; wherein said side compartments are configured to accommodate power supply batteries and said central cavity configured to accommodate a magnetic field flow sensor of the Hall effect that interprets the float level inside the stationary gas tank and takes the level reading, sending the data to a central processing unit arranged in an electronic card housed in said central cavity where voltage regulators are also housed at two different voltages (a high efficiency voltage regulator of ultra low parasitic current of 3.3 V and alternatively a regulator 4.5V ultra-low-voltage parasitic current) that regulate the voltage fed from said power supply batteries to power said central processing unit and a radio frequency circuit that allows communication of the read data and that is defined by wireless means of transmission of medi data before Wi-Fi communication protocols and / or through Biuetooth communication protocol through a radio frequency antenna for the frequency range of 2.4 to 2.5Ghz
  • the system is preferably powered by two 3V CR123A batteries, each of its respective side compartment of said housing, due to its high energy / dimensions ratio.
  • the voltage of these batteries is regulated to two different voltages.
  • B voltage of 3.3V is generated by a switching regulator of arta efficiency and ultra low parasitic current to prolong the life of the batteries, with this voltage the entire drcuiteria is increased with the exception of the power amplifier.
  • B voltage of 4.5V by means of a regulator HneaJ and ultra low comment parasite that turns on only when the device will transmit to prolong the life of the batteries, with this voltage the power amp is amplified.
  • a magnetic field flow sensor is used to censor the level of LP gas inside the stationary tank.
  • the central processing unit is the brain of the device. Interprets the reading of the magnetic field sensor and transmits it every preset period of time, for example, every 4 hours. It detects the loading event when the variation in the reading is greater than 10% of the capacity of the tank. It detects leaks when the variation in the tank level decreases rapidly. It controls that all the drcuiteria of the device is in ultra low consumption mode to prolong the life of the batteries.
  • Both the 4.5V regulator and the power harness are turned on by the microcontroller when it is time to transmit the reading data.
  • the central processing unit controls that the Irrformackxi is transmitted either through the WIFI link to the user's internet access point or through a long-range Btoetooth Low Energy transmission.
  • the control of the communication protocol is carried out by means of the radio frequency switches of the device.
  • the B device has a data communication controller via WIFI.
  • the central processing unit selects by means of the radio frequency swttch A that will transmit the data through the WIF1 communication protocol.
  • the radio frequency signal is aired so that the external noise is eliminated and the data is received and sent properly.
  • the access key to the W1FI network is sent to the device through the APP and is used by the central processing unit for the configuration of the WIFI corriver in the device.
  • the data is transmitted through an antenna specially designed for the frequency range of 2.4 to 2.5 GHz.
  • the various layers of communication protocol are managed by the WIR dildo.
  • the device has a controlled Bluetooth data communication and the transmission range is extended by means of a power amplifier.
  • the central processing unit selects by means of the radio frequency swHch A that will transmit the data by means of the BiuetDoth communication protocol and by the radio frequency switch B if it is transmitting or redrawing data.
  • a power amplifier is used to increase the transmission range up to 250 meters in open and unobstructed space. Due to the high power consumption of the amplifier, it stays off all the time except for only a few milliseconds in which it transmits data, this control is taken by the central processing unit which in turn keeps the 4.5V regulator off, I turn it on only when I transmit.
  • the device In the reception stage, the device has a low noise amplifier that increases the sensitivity of the olsposrtive 8 times and thus detects serials that leave with very little power to it.
  • the radio frequency signal is filtered so that external noise is removed and data is received and sent properly.
  • the data is trwsmften through an antenna specially designed for the frequency range from 2.4 to 2.5 GHz.
  • the various layers of communication protocol are handled by the Bluetooth controller.
  • the user's mobile device that of the dispatcher, or that of some other user in the area will download data through the installed APP and are sent via the device's Internet connection to our servers.
  • Other dteposrrJvos can also be used as a bridge to the Internet, that is, the signal from the tank is transmitted via the long-range Bluetooth link, this signal is redeemed by other devices that are in the area and is connected to a WIFI network, cough data is received via the Bluetooth link and transmitted to the Internet through its WFI link. If the distance to the WIFI link is too far away, several separate devices can be placed every 200 meters to form a communication bridge. Separate devices will receive information and relay it Fairy the following in such a way that such information is received by the last device in the chain and that it is within a W1FI network and thus the data is sent to the Internet
  • FIGURES Figure 1 shows a schematic diagram of the remote monitoring system for gas content level in stationary tanks, in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the invention.
  • FIGS 2 and 3 illustrate diagrammatic diagrams of the data communication system within the remote gas content level monitoring system in stationary tanks, in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the invention.
  • Figure 4 illustrates a cross-section of the housing housing of the remote gas content level monitoring system in stationary tanks, in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the invention.
  • Figure 5 illustrates a top view of the housing housing of the remote gas content level monitoring system in stationary tanks, without the top cover, in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the invention.
  • Figure 6 illustrates a top view of the housing housing of the remote gas content level monitoring system in stationary tanks, in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the invention.
  • Figure 7 illustrates a conventional perspective view of the housing housing of the remote gas content level monitoring system in stationary tanks, without the top cover, in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the invention.
  • the gas content level monitoring system in stationary tanks consists of a Hall effect magnetic field flow sensor (1) that interprets the level of a float (not shown) within the gas tanks stationary and take the level reading, sending the data to a central processing unit (2) arranged in an electronic card where voltage regulators are integrated at two different voltages (3, 4) defined by a first switching regulator of high efficiency and ultra low parasitic current of 3.3 V (3) to prolong the life of some batteries as a source of power supply (5) (preferably two 3V batteries) to power said central processing unit (2) and a radio frequency circuit (6) with a data communication controller via WIFI (7) that has a first radio frequency switch (A) that will transmit the data through the communication protocol n WIFI, where the radio frequency signal is filtered by filter elements (8) so that the external noise is eliminated and the data is received and sent properly; the data is transmitted through a radio frequency antenna (9) specially designed for the frequency range of 2.4 to 2.5 GHz.
  • the various communication protocol layers are managed by the data communication controller via WIFI ( 7).
  • the radio frequency circuit (6) also includes a Bluetooth data communication controller (10) and the transmission range is extended by means of a power amplifier (11).
  • the central processing unit ⁇ 2 ⁇ selects by means of the radio frequency switch (A) that will transmit the data by means of the Bluetooth communication protocol and by the radio frequency switch (B) if it is transmitting or receiving data.
  • a power amplifier (11) is used to increase the transmission range up to 250 meters in open space and without obstacles. Due to the high power consumption of the amplifier (11), it stays off all the time at Except BOTH of little mloogundos in which it transmits the data, this is confused by the central processing unit (2) which in turn keeps the 4.5V regulator off, b turns on only when it transmits.
  • the device has a low noise arripifier (12) that increases the sensitivity of the device eight times and thus detects seals that leave it with very little power.
  • the radio frequency signal is filtered by means of the filter (13) so that the external noise is eEminated and data is received and sent properly.
  • the data is transmitted through said radio frequency antenna (9) specially designed for the frequency range from 2.4 to 2.5 GHz.
  • the various communication protocol layers are handled by the Bluetooth counter (10).
  • FIGs 2 and 3 it can be seen that the system installed in a stationary gas tank (14) in a housing (15) mounted under the cover (16) of a conventional meter of said stationary tank (14).
  • B system cxxifigured as described in figure 1 communicates the data by means of Wtfi communication protocol as an access point (17) and / b by Bluetooth communication protocol (18) of mobile devices such as an Apfcadón, which upload the data from the readings to internet (19) and are downloaded to a central server (20) comprising a database (21).
  • gas providers (22) and users (23) can have access through intelligent mobile devices, through a PC, a tablet or other device with internet access and where an application for downloading them is downloaded.
  • the reading data to determine the volume of gas inside said stationary tank (14).
  • the housing (15) where the gas content level monitoring system in stationary tanks configured as described in Figure 1 is attached comprising a central cavity (23) communicated with a pair of lateral compartments (24, 25), specially configured to be mounted below the cover (26) of a conventional stationary tank meter and on the base (27) of the meter mounted on a flange (28); wherein said lateral cornpartimtents (24, 25) are (xxfigured to accommodate energy bucket batteries (29, 30) and said central cavity (23) configured to clamp said Hall-effect magnetic field flow sensor (not re-entered) which interprets the level of the float inside the stationary gas tank and takes the level reading, sending the data to a central processing unit (not shown) arranged in an electronic card (31) housed in said central cavity (23).
  • housing 15 is fixed on the base (27) of the meter by means of fixing means (32) and a pair of covers (33) are fixed with other fixing means (34) on side parts (24, 25) that also hold on the cover (26).

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The invention relates to a system for monitoring the level of gas in stationary tanks, which is housed in a case beneath the cover of a conventional meter of the stationary tank. The system is characterised in that it comprises a magnetic flow sensor which interprets the level of the float in the stationary gas tank and takes readings, sending the data to a central processing unit disposed on an electronic card contained in the case. The case also contains regulators for voltage supplied from an electricity supply source to the system, to power the central processing unit, and to a radio frequency circuit that allows the reading data to be communicated. The circuit is defined by wireless means for transmitting the data via Wi-Fi communication protocols and/or Bluetooth communication protocols by means of a radio frequency antenna for a range of frequencies from 2.4 to 2.5 Ghz. The data are sent to mobile devices of gas users or suppliers, who have an application installed on their mobile devices, and are sent via the Internet to a central server with a database from where the data can also be viewed by means of a device with Internet access.

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SISTEMA DE MONITOREO REMOTO DE NIVEL DE CONTENIDO DE GAS EN TANQUES  REMOTE GAS CONTENT LEVEL MONITORING SYSTEM IN TANKS
ESTACIONARIOS  STATIONARY
CAMPO DE LA INVENCIÓN FIELD OF THE INVENTION
La presente invención se refiere a un sistema remoto de monitoreo dei nivel de gas LP en el tanque estacionario que envía la información directamente a Internet mediante un enlace WIF!. The present invention relates to a remote LP gas level monitoring system in the stationary tank that sends the information directly to the Internet via a WIF link!
ANTECEDENTES DE LA INVENCIÓN BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
En la actualidad se conocen ya dispositivos de lectura remota de niveles de contenido de gas en tanques estacionarios, sin embargo estos dispositivos son de gran tamaño y no pueden ocultarse dentro de los propios dispositivos ordinarios de medición de niveles de ios tanques. Estos sistemas requieren dispositivos receptores para que el usuario pueda visualizar el nivel de contenidos de gas dentro de los tanques estacionarios. En algunos casos el receptor envía la información vía internet, en otros casos el receptor no es inalámbrico, sino que tiene un cable muy Sargo, por lo que están sujetos a sabotaje por parte de los despachadores de gas, son mas caros y requieren, como ya se ha dicho, de un receptor adicional. Efectuando una búsqueda para determinar el estado de la técnica más cercano, se encontraron los siguientes documentos: At present, remote reading devices of gas content levels in stationary tanks are already known, however these devices are large and cannot be hidden within the ordinary devices for measuring the levels of the tanks. These systems require receiving devices so that the user can visualize the level of gas contents within the stationary tanks. In some cases the receiver sends the information via internet, in other cases the receiver is not wireless, but has a very Sargo cable, so they are subject to sabotage by gas dispatchers, they are more expensive and require, as It has already been said, of an additional receiver. Performing a search to determine the closest state of the art, the following documents were found:
Se ubicó la página Web, http://ai1iculo.mercadolibre.com.mx/MLM-555955545-medidor-de-gas- Sp-en-litros-para-tanque-estacionario-_JM (que le llamaremos "documento DT) en donde se revela un dispositivo descrito como un kit compuesto por Medidor, sensor, copie, 20 metros de cable, batería y kit para fijarlo en la pared. Señala que Mide en litros con una decimal y porcentaje con dos decimales., la capacidad dei tanque estacionario se programa fácilmente mediante ios botones del medidor. No revela ¡a conformación estructural del dispositivo y tampoco los elementos que permiten la medición precisa de los litros. La imagen muestra solo un dispositivo (Medidor-receptor) de estructura considerable (grandes dimensiones) que se fija separado del tanque, el cual presenta una pantalla digital donde se muestran los valores numéricos de medición y de éste sale un cable inferiormente en cuyo extremo se comprende un sensor que debe instalarse debajo de la carátula de porcentaje del tanque estacionario; pero el cable queda presionado y estrangulado lo que pueda afectar las lecturas. El dispositivo requiere de un medidor-receptor que debe comprender una carátula o pantalla digital para mostrar los vaiores de medición, es voluminosa y no puede instalarse por debajo de la carátula del tanque estacionario; no puede quedar oculto. Además ai estar expuesto puede manipularse, sabotearse, violarse para variar su funcionamiento, Se menciona que puede operar con baterías o alimentado con cables de energía eléctrica, requiriendo cables muy extensos. The website was located, http://ai1iculo.mercadolibre.com.mx/MLM-555955545-medidor-de-gas- Sp-in-liters-for-stationary-tank-_JM (which we will call "DT document) in where a device described as a kit consisting of Meter, sensor, copy, 20 meters of cable, battery and kit to fix it on the wall is revealed. It indicates that it measures in liters with a decimal and percentage with two decimals., the capacity of the tank The stationary is easily programmed by means of the meter buttons, it does not reveal the structural conformation of the device and the elements that allow the precise measurement of the liters, the image shows only a device (Meter-receiver) of considerable structure (large dimensions) that it is fixed separately from the tank, which has a digital display showing the numerical values of measurement and from it a cable comes out inferiorly at the end of which a sensor is included that must be installed under the percentage cover of the tank and stationary; but the cable is pressed and strangled which may affect the readings. The device requires a meter-receiver that must comprise a dial or digital display to show the Measurement values are voluminous and cannot be installed below the stationary tank cover; It can't be hidden. In addition to being exposed it can be manipulated, sabotaged, violated to vary its operation. It is mentioned that it can operate with batteries or powered by electric power cables, requiring very extensive cables.
El dispositivo de este documento no reveía una estructura de medición miniaturizada que contenga la electrónica y e! sensor de flujo de campo magnético que permita interpretar el nivel del flotador de! tanque estacionario; tampoco está configurado para poder instalarse por debajo de la carátula deí medidor del tanque de gas estacionario. Tampoco se revela que pueda configurarse para operar como un sistema que permita la toma de lecturas y la transmisión de los datos de lectura vía Wi-fl por internet mediante el uso de antenas, filtros unidades de control de Wi-f, unidad centra! de procesamiento y elementos de regulación de voltaje de alta eficiencia para anulación de corrientes parásitas; y que dichos datos pueda transmitirse hacia servidores y plataformas donde se concentra la información y desde donde el usuario puede consultar mediante cualquier dispositivo electrónico con conexión a internet. The device in this document did not reveal a miniaturized measurement structure containing the electronics and e! Magnetic field flow sensor that allows to interpret the float level of! stationary tank; nor is it configured to be installed below the cover of the stationary gas tank meter. Nor is it revealed that it can be configured to operate as a system that allows the taking of readings and the transmission of reading data via Wi-fl over the internet through the use of antennas, filters Wi-f control units, central unit! of processing and high efficiency voltage regulation elements for cancellation of stray currents; and that said data can be transmitted to servers and platforms where the information is concentrated and from where the user can consult through any electronic device with an internet connection.
El documento tampoco revela que la estructura de medición miniaturizada esté configurada con elementos diseñados para poder recibir y disponer en posición óptima baterías de operación del dispositivo y que pueda alojarse también por debajo de la carátula del medidor del tanque estacionario. The document also does not reveal that the miniaturized measurement structure is configured with elements designed to be able to receive and dispose of the device's operating batteries in an optimal position and that it can also be housed below the meter cover of the stationary tank.
Además el dispositivo descrito en el documento D1 no es inalámbrico, no envía la información directo a internet, no hace un análisis de consumo, no detecta fugas, no genera alerta de vacío, no envía ía información al proveedor de gas para que surta, no queda oculto para evitar sabotaje, requiere una instalación cableada lo cual ¡o hace poco atractivo para e! usuario. El usuario tiene que estar en su casa y viendo e¡ monitor para saber cuánto gas tiene, el sistema de "LA INVENCIÓN" permite monitorearlo desde cualquier dispositivo con conexión a Internet y le informa cuantos litros le fueron cargados. In addition, the device described in document D1 is not wireless, does not send the information directly to the internet, does not perform a consumption analysis, does not detect leaks, does not generate a vacuum alert, does not send the information to the gas supplier to supply, not It is hidden to avoid sabotage, requires a wired installation which makes it unattractive for e! Username. The user has to be at home and watching the monitor to find out how much gas he has, the "THE INVENTION" system allows you to monitor it from any device with an Internet connection and informs you how many liters were charged.
Asi el documento D1 no afecta la novedad de "LA ÍNVENCIÓN", no puede considerarse como relevante para afectar la novedad. Se ubicó también el documento EP2810284 (documento D2) de Johnson Mattew y Aielio Roberto, del 23 de enero de 2013, el cual divulga un aparato y sistema, asociados y/o metodología correspondiente para el intercambio de datos de consumo de utilidad e información de control entre un dispositivo de medición de consumo y un sistema de gestión de servicios públicos. Thus, document D1 does not affect the novelty of "THE INVENTION", it cannot be considered relevant to affect the novelty. Document EP2810284 (document D2) by Johnson Mattew and Aielio was also located Roberto, of January 23, 2013, which discloses an apparatus and system, associated and / or corresponding methodology for the exchange of utility consumption data and control information between a consumption measurement device and a service management system public
El asunto aquí descrito prevé el empleo de WiFí que permite aun transceptor incorporarse como parte de un dispositivo de la compañía de cable, como un decodifícador. The matter described here provides for the use of WiFí which allows a transceiver to be incorporated as part of a cable company device, such as a decoder.
El transceptor WiFi está configurado para recibir información sobre la medición del consumo de servicios públicos de un consumidor (electricidad, gas, agua) y para transmitir ia información recibida con el proveedor de servicios públicos a través de la infraestructura de comunicaciones de ia compañía de cable. The WiFi transceiver is configured to receive information on the measurement of the consumption of public services of a consumer (electricity, gas, water) and to transmit the information received with the public service provider through the communications infrastructure of the cable company .
Una señal de control también puede ser enviada desde ¡a compañía eléctrica para el dispositivo de medición del consumo a través de la infraestructura de comunicaciones de Sa compañía de cable. A control signal can also be sent from the electric company to the consumption measuring device through the communications infrastructure of the cable company.
En dicho documento D2 No se hace referencia a ia integración del dispositivo con el tanque estacionario, no menciona que queda oculto para evitar sabotaje, lo cual es indispensable para el modelo de negocios en Latinoamérica ya que los despachadores al ser detectados, como fraudulentos pueden sabotearlo; no es un sistema mlniaturizado. In said document D2 There is no reference to the integration of the device with the stationary tank, it does not mention that it is hidden to avoid sabotage, which is indispensable for the business model in Latin America since dispatchers when detected, as fraudulent they can sabotage it ; It is not a mlniaturized system.
El documento D2 no divulga una estructura de medición miniaíurizada que contenga la electrónica y el sensor de flujo de campo magnético que permita interpretar el nivel deí flotador del tanque estacionario; tampoco está configurado para poder instalarse por debajo de la carátula del medidor del tanque de gas estacionario. Tampoco se revela que pueda configurarse para operar como un sistema que permita la toma de lecturas y la transmisión de los datos de lectura vía Wi-fi por internet mediante el uso de antenas, filtros unidades de control de Wi-f, unidad central de procesamiento y elementos de regulación de voltaje de alta eficiencia para anulación de corrientes parásitas; y que dichos datos pueda transmitirse hacia servidores y plataformas donde se concentra la información y desde donde el usuario puede consultar mediante cualquier dispositivo electrónico con conexión a internet. Document D2 does not disclose a miniaturized measurement structure containing the electronics and the magnetic field flow sensor that allows interpreting the float level of the stationary tank; It is also not configured to be installed under the cover of the stationary gas tank meter. Nor is it revealed that it can be configured to operate as a system that allows reading and transmission of reading data via Wi-Fi over the internet through the use of antennas, filters, Wi-f control units, central processing unit and high efficiency voltage regulation elements for cancellation of stray currents; and that said data can be transmitted to servers and platforms where the information is concentrated and from where the user can consult through any electronic device with an internet connection.
Así el documento D2 afecta la novedad de la Invención, no puede considerarse como relevante para afectar ia novedad. Se ubicó también el Registro de Modelo de Utilidad MX2904B (documento D3) de Luis Gerardo de los Santos Castañeda del 02 de septiembre de 2011 , el cual divulga un dispositivo inalámbrico para la medición de ía capacidad de un tanque de almacenamiento de gas, con la característica de medir en forma remota e inalámbrica, proporcionando con tota! precisión la capacidad en litros, el nivel de gas contenido, por medio de un primer dispositivo transmisor, electrónico, el cual queda instalado en ía carátula del depósito de gas y de un segundo dispositivo receptor, electrónico, el cual quedará colocado dentro del inmueble, pudiendo estar hasta una distancia de hasta 150 metros. Las partes constitutivas de la presente invención, pueden resumirse en estar compuesta por un sensor instalado en la carátula del tanque estacionario que mediante un microchip convierte ía señal análoga de la manecilla del medidor, en una señal digital que es enviada constantemente a través de un pequeño cable ai dispositivo transmisor; un dispositivo transmisor que recibe la señal digital del sensor y ia trasforma en una señal de radiofrecuencia que es enviada por medio de un emisor de radiofrecuencia hasta una distancia de 150 m. a un dispositivo receptor; y un dispositivo receptor que recibe la señal del dispositivo transmisor, ía procesa con la ayuda de un microchip y despliega la información en caracteres alfanuméricos en ía pantalla LCD luminosa. Esta invención se encuentra dentro del campo de ía invención de los aparatos y mecanismos de medición de capacidad de un tanque y más en particular a aquellos medidores operados por un gas a presión. Este dispositivo es muy similar ai dispositivo del documento D1 pues requiere de múltiples componentes y de un dispositivo receptor con pantalla LCD para mostrar los valores de medición. El sistema descrito no envía la información directo a internet sino a un receptor en la casa. No hace un análisis de consumo, no detecta fugas, no genera alerta de vacío, no envía ía información al proveedor de gas para que surta, no queda oculto para evitar sabotaje. El usuario tiene que estar en su casa y viendo el monitor para saber cuánto gas tiene, el sistema de "LA INVENCIÓN" permite monitorearlo desde cualquier dispositivo con conexión a Internet e informa cuantos litros le fueron cargados; no es un sistema minsaturizado. Thus document D2 affects the novelty of the Invention, it cannot be considered relevant to affect the novelty. The Utility Model Registry MX2904B (document D3) of Luis Gerardo de los Santos Castañeda of September 2, 2011 was also located, which discloses a wireless device for measuring the capacity of a gas storage tank, with the feature to measure remotely and wirelessly, providing with tota! Accuracy of the capacity in liters, the level of gas contained, by means of a first electronic transmitter device, which is installed on the cover of the gas tank and a second electronic receiver device, which will be placed inside the building, being able to be up to 150 meters away. The constituent parts of the present invention can be summarized as being composed of a sensor installed in the cover of the stationary tank that by means of a microchip converts the analog signal of the meter's hand into a digital signal that is constantly sent through a small cable to the transmitter device; a transmitter device that receives the digital signal from the sensor and transforms it into a radio frequency signal that is sent by means of a radio frequency transmitter up to a distance of 150 m. to a receiving device; and a receiving device that receives the signal from the transmitting device, processes it with the help of a microchip and displays the information in alphanumeric characters on the bright LCD screen. This invention is within the scope of the invention of the capacity measuring devices and mechanisms of a tank and more particularly those meters operated by a gas under pressure. This device is very similar to the device in document D1 because it requires multiple components and a receiving device with an LCD screen to show the measured values. The described system does not send the information directly to the internet but to a receiver in the house. It does not perform a consumption analysis, does not detect leaks, does not generate a vacuum alert, does not send the information to the gas supplier to provide it, is not hidden to avoid sabotage. The user has to be at home and looking at the monitor to find out how much gas he has, the "THE INVENTION" system allows you to monitor it from any device with an Internet connection and informs how many liters were charged; It is not a minaturized system.
Eí documento D3 no reveía, ni sugiere una estructura de medición miniaturizada que contenga la electrónica y el sensor de flujo de campo magnético que permita interpretar el nivel del flotador de¡ tanque estacionario; tampoco está configurado para poder instalarse por debajo de la carátula del medidor del tanque de gas estacionario. Tampoco se reveía que pueda configurarse para operar como un sistema que permita la toma de lecturas y la transmisión de los datos de lectura vía Wi-fi por internet mediante el uso de antenas, filtros unidades de control de Wi-f, unidad central de procesamiento y elementos de regulación de voltaje de alta eficiencia para anulación de corrientes parásitas; y que dichos datos pueda transmitirse hacia servidores y plataformas donde se concentra la información y desde donde el usuario puede consultar mediante cualquier dispositivo electrónico con conexión a internet. El documento D3 tampoco revela que la estructura de medición miniaturizada esté configurada con elementos diseñados para poder recibir y disponer en posición óptima baterías de operación del dispositivo y que pueda alojarse también por debajo de la carátula de! medidor de! tanque estacionario. Así e! documento D3 no afecta la novedad de "LA INVENCIÓN", no puede considerarse como relevante para afectar la novedad. The document D3 did not reveal, nor suggest a miniaturized measurement structure containing the electronics and the magnetic field flow sensor that allows to interpret the float level of the stationary tank; It is also not configured to be installed under the cover of the stationary gas tank meter. Nor was it revealed that it can be configured to operate as a system that allows reading and transmission of reading data via Wi-Fi over the internet through the use of antennas, filters, Wi-f control units, central processing unit and high efficiency voltage regulation elements for cancellation of parasitic currents; and that said data can be transmitted to servers and platforms where the information is concentrated and from where the user can consult through any electronic device with an internet connection. Document D3 also does not reveal that the miniaturized measurement structure is configured with elements designed to be able to receive and dispose of the device's operating batteries in an optimal position and that it can also be housed below the cover of! meter of! stationary tank So e! Document D3 does not affect the novelty of "THE INVENTION", it cannot be considered relevant to affect the novelty.
Otro documento localizo es el documento CN 103913199 (Documento D4) de Li Yalan y Zhu Yan de! 31 de diciembre de 2013 publicado el 09 de julio de 2014, el cual divulga un medidor de gas, que comprende un extremo de entrada de gas, un extremo de salida de gas, una válvula electromecánica, un módulo de detección de medición, un módulo de transmisión inalámbrica, un módulo de recepción inalámbrica, una CPU (Unidad Central de Procesamiento) módulo de control y un módulo de alimentación de poder, que están todos sellados en una cascara de dispositivo de medición, en donde la cubierta del dispositivo de dosificación está sellado. El contador de gas no tiene la función de visuaiización de un medidor de gas convencional. En comparación con el medidor de gas convencional, el contador de gas es de estructura simple, de tamaño pequeño y conveniente de instalar y mantener; puesto que el medidor de gas no tiene la función de visuaiización, la posición de montaje del medidor de gas puede ser más aleatoria y oculto, siendo por tanto beneficioso para embellecer el sitio donde se encuentra el contador de gas. Another localized document is document CN 103913199 (Document D4) by Li Yalan and Zhu Yan de! December 31, 2013 published on July 9, 2014, which discloses a gas meter, comprising a gas inlet end, a gas outlet end, an electromechanical valve, a measurement detection module, a module wireless transmission, a wireless reception module, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) control module and a power supply module, which are all sealed in a measuring device shell, where the cover of the dosing device is sealed. The gas meter does not have the function of viewing a conventional gas meter. Compared to the conventional gas meter, the gas meter is simple in structure, small in size and convenient to install and maintain; Since the gas meter does not have the function of visualization, the mounting position of the gas meter can be more random and hidden, thus being beneficial to beautify the place where the gas meter is located.
Sin embargo, este sistema es muy diferente, la forma de medir e! flujo del gas es mediante una válvula por la cual pasa el gas. En el caso de nuestra invención no se requiere modificar nada en la instalación del tanque, lo cual es muy conveniente ya que seria muy riesgoso, tardado, caro y además no queda oculto. Tampoco hace mención que la información se envía directo a internet, no hace un análisis de consumo, no detecta fugas, no genera alerta de vacio, no envía la información al proveedor de gas para que surta, no queda oculto para evitar sabotaje, no es un sistema miniaiurizado. El documento D4 no revela, ni sugiere una estructura de medición miniaturizada que contenga la electrónica y el sensor de flujo de campo magnético que permita interpretar el nivel de! flotador del tanque estacionario; tampoco está configurado para poder instalarse por debajo de la carátula del medidor del tanque de gas estacionario. Tampoco se revela que pueda configurarse para operar como un sistema que permita la toma de lecturas y la transmisión de ios datos de lectura vía Wi-fi por internet mediante el uso de antenas, filtros unidades de control de Wi-í, unidad central de procesamiento y elementos de regulación de voltaje de alia eficiencia para anulación de corrientes parásitas; y que dichos datos pueda transmitirse hacia servidores y plataformas donde se concentra la información y desde donde el usuario puede consultar mediante cualquier dispositivo electrónico con conexión a internet. However, this system is very different, the way to measure e! Gas flow is through a valve through which the gas passes. In the case of our invention it is not necessary to modify anything in the installation of the tank, which is very convenient since it would be very risky, time consuming, expensive and also not hidden. It also does not mention that the information is sent directly to the internet, does not make a consumption analysis, does not detect leaks, does not generate a vacuum alert, does not send the information to the gas supplier so that it supplies, it is not hidden to avoid sabotage, it is not a miniaturized system. Document D4 does not disclose or suggest a miniaturized measurement structure that contains the electronic and magnetic field flow sensor that allows to interpret the level of! float of the stationary tank; It is also not configured to be installed under the cover of the stationary gas tank meter. Nor is it revealed that it can be configured to operate as a system that allows the collection of readings and the transmission of reading data via Wi-Fi over the internet through the use of antennas, filters, Wi-Fi control units, central processing unit and voltage regulating elements of alia efficiency for cancellation of parasitic currents; and that said data can be transmitted to servers and platforms where the information is concentrated and from where the user can consult through any electronic device with an internet connection.
El documento tampoco revela que la estructura de medición miniaturizada esté configurada con elementos diseñados para poder recibir y disponer en posición óptima baterías de operación del dispositivo y que pueda alojarse también por debajo de la carafuia del medidor del tanque estacionario. The document also does not reveal that the miniaturized measurement structure is configured with elements designed to be able to receive and dispose of the device's operating batteries in an optimal position and that it can also be housed below the face of the stationary tank meter.
Así el documento D4 no afecta la actividad inventiva de "LA INVENCIÓN", no puede considerarse como relevante para afectar la actividad inventiva. Thus, document D4 does not affect the inventive activity of "THE INVENTION", it cannot be considered relevant to affect the inventive activity.
Se encontró e! documento CN201974930 (documento D5) de Youjian Zhang et al. del 25 de enero de 2011 , que se refiere a un Modelo de Utilidad que divulga un medidor de gas de transmisión a distancia inalámbrico, que comprende una fuente de alimentación de corriente continua, un procesador embebido, un circuito de medición, un circuito de control de la válvula, una memoria y una pantalla de cristal líquido (LCD) circuito de visuaüzación, en el que el circuito de medición , el circuito de control de la válvula, la memoria y el circuito de visuaüzación LCD están conectados con el procesador incorporado. El medidor de gas de transmisión a distancia inalámbrico se caracteriza porque el medidor de gas de transmisión remotamente en forma inalámbrico comprende además un módulo de fidelidad inalámbrica (WIFI); y el módulo de WiFI está conectado con el procesador incorporado y el extremo transmisor-receptor del módulo de WIFI está conectado con una antena de recepción de ¡a transmisión. El medidor de gas de transmisión a distancia inalámbrico no sólo puede resolver completamente los problemas de la lectura y la alteración de puerta a puerta de metro a los residentes, pero también puede retroalimentar el volumen utilizado por un usuario de gas en tiempo real. It was found e! document CN201974930 (document D5) of Youjian Zhang et al. of January 25, 2011, which refers to a Utility Model that discloses a wireless remote transmission gas meter, comprising a direct current power supply, an embedded processor, a measurement circuit, a control circuit of the valve, a memory and a liquid crystal display (LCD) display circuit, in which the measurement circuit, the valve control circuit, the memory and the LCD display circuit are connected to the built-in processor. The wireless remote transmission gas meter is characterized in that the wireless remote transmission gas meter further comprises a wireless fidelity module (WIFI); and the WiFI module is connected to the built-in processor and the transceiver end of the WIFI module is connected to a transmission antenna. The wireless remote transmission gas meter can not only completely solve the problems of reading and altering door-to-door subway to residents, but it can also feed back the volume used by a gas user in real time.
Este documento D5 revela un sistema muy diferente al de ΊΑ INVENCIÓN", la forma de medir el flujo del gas es medíante una válvula por la cual pasa el gas. En el caso de "LA INVENCIÓN" no se requiere modificar nada en la instalación del tanque, lo cual es muy conveniente ya que sería muy riesgoso, tardado, caro y ademas no queda oculto. No hace un anáfisis de consumo, no detecta tugas, no genera alerta de vacio, no envía la información al proveedor de gas para que surta, no queda oculto para evitar sabotaje, no es un sistema miniaturizado. This document D5 reveals a very different system from that of ΊΑ INVENTION ", the way to measure the flow of gas is through a valve through which the gas passes. In the case of" THE INVENTION "no it is necessary to modify anything in the installation of the tank, which is very convenient since it would be very risky, time consuming, expensive and also not hidden. It does not make a consumption analysis, it does not detect leaks, it does not generate a vacuum alert, it does not send the information to the gas supplier to supply it, it is not hidden to avoid sabotage, it is not a miniaturized system.
El documento D5 también requiere de una pantab de visuaizadón, está conformado por múltiples componentes (una fuente de alimentación de corriente continua, un procesador embebido, un circuito de medición, un circuito de control de la válvula, una memoria y una pantalla de cristal liquido (LCD) circulo de visualizadón, en el que el circuito de medición, el circuito de control de la válvula, la memoria y el circuito de visuafización LCD están conectados con el procesador incorporado.) The D5 document also requires a visuaizadón pantab, it is made up of multiple components (a DC power supply, an embedded processor, a measurement circuit, a valve control circuit, a memory and a liquid crystal display (LCD) display circle, in which the measurement circuit, the valve control circuit, the memory and the LCD display circuit are connected to the built-in processor.)
Dicho documento D5 no revela, ni sugiere una estructura de medición miniaturtzada que contonga la electrónica y el sensor de flujo de campo magnético que permita Interpretar el nivel del flotador del tanque estacionario; tampoco está configurado para poder instalarse por debajo de la carátula del medidor del tanque de gas estacionario. Tampoco se revela que pueda configurarse para operar como un sistema que permita la toma de lecturas y la transmisión de tos datos de lectura vía WMi por internet mediante el uso de antenas, filtros unidades de control de WH unidad central de procesamiento y elementos de regulación de voltaje de alta eficiencia para anulación de corrientes parásitas; y que dichos ciatos pueda transmitirse hacia servidores y plataformas donde se concentra la hforrnadón y desde donde el usuario puede consultar mediante cualquier dispositivo oloctrónico con conexión a internet Said document D5 does not reveal, nor does it suggest a miniaturized measurement structure that conforms the electronics and the magnetic field flow sensor that allows to interpret the level of the float of the stationary tank; It is also not configured to be installed under the cover of the stationary gas tank meter. It is also not revealed that it can be configured to operate as a system that allows the collection of readings and the transmission of reading data via WMi via the Internet through the use of antennas, filters WH control units central processing unit and control elements high efficiency voltage for cancellation of stray currents; and that these ciatos can be transmitted to servers and platforms where the hforrnadón is concentrated and from where the user can consult through any oloctronic device with internet connection
El documento tampoco revela que la estructura de medición miniaturtzada esté configurada con elementos diseñados para poder recftxr y disponer en posición óptima baterías de operación del dispositivo y que pueda alojarse también por debajo de la carátula del medidor del tanque estacionario. The document also does not reveal that the miniaturized measuring structure is configured with elements designed to be able to recftxr and have the device's operating batteries in an optimal position and that it can also be housed below the meter cover of the stationary tank.
Asi el documento D5 no puede considerarse como relevante para afectar la actividad inventiva de te presente invención. Thus, document D5 cannot be considered relevant to affect the inventive activity of the present invention.
Ninguno de tos documentos D1 y D5 revela o sugiere in sistema compuestos con tos mismos elementos, en la misma configuración estructural, la misma sistematización y la misma oporaáút) que el sistema de la presente invención, ninguno revela, ni sugiere una estructura de medición miniaturizada configurada con elementos disertados para poder recibir y disponer en posición óptima baterías de operación del dispositivo y que pueda alojarse también por debajo de la carátula del medidor del tanque estacionario, para quedar oculto. None of the documents D1 and D5 disclose or suggest in the system compounds with the same elements, in the same structural configuration, the same systematization and the same time) as the system of the present invention, neither reveals nor suggests a miniaturized measurement structure configured with disserted elements to be able to receive and arrange in position optimal operation batteries of the device and that can also be housed below the cover of the stationary tank meter, to be hidden.
Una persona con cowdmtentos medios en la materia, no estarla habilitada para que con la Irrformación que se divulga en loe documentos D1 a D5, por si solos o combinados, pueda deducir en forma evidente el sistema de la presente invención ya que no puede conskíerarse deductivo por la simple combinación de materia divulgada en dichos documentos y por lo tanto no afectan la novedad ni la actividad Inventiva. Ante la necesidad de contar con un sistema de monltoreo remoto de nivel de contenido de gas en tanques estacionarios, que resuelvan los inconvenientes descritos, fue que se desarrolló la presente invención. A person with limited means in the matter, will not be able so that with the Irrformation that is disclosed in documents D1 to D5, by themselves or in combination, can clearly deduce the system of the present invention since it cannot be considered deductive by the simple combination of material disclosed in these documents and therefore do not affect the novelty or the Inventive activity. Given the need to have a remote monitoring system for the level of gas content in stationary tanks, which solves the described drawbacks, it was that the present invention was developed.
OBJETIVOS DE LA INVENCIÓN OBJECTIVES OF THE INVENTION
El objetivo principal de la presente invención es hacer disponible un sistema de monitoreo remoto de nivel de contenido de gas en tanques estacionarios que ofrezca elementos reducidos en tamaño que puedan atojarse dentro de una carátula de un indicador de nivel convencional de contenido de gas dentro de tanques estaciónanos. The main objective of the present invention is to make available a remote monitoring system for the level of gas content in stationary tanks that offers reduced-size elements that can be attached within a front panel of a conventional level indicator of gas content within tanks station us.
Otro objetivo de la invención es proveer sistema de monitoreo remoto de nivel de contenido de gas en tano^ estactonarios, que ademas sea e Another objective of the invention is to provide a remote monitoring system for the level of gas content in tantric stations, which is also
de forma oculta para evitar sabotajes. Otro objetivo de la invención es proveer sistema de monitoreo remoto de nivel de contenido de gas en tanques estacionarios, que ademas permita efectuar la lectura de una manera fácil, rápida y eficiente y permita enviar tos datos de lecturas a una página de Internet desde donde los usuarios pueden con facidad consultar su contenido de gas en su tanque estacionarte y desde donde se pueda dar aviso al proveedor de gas para que surta el tanque para su recarga en tiempo y evitar que se agote y que tos usuarios se queden si gas. in a hidden way to avoid sabotage. Another objective of the invention is to provide a remote monitoring system for the level of gas content in stationary tanks, which also allows the reading to be carried out in an easy, fast and efficient manner and allows the sending of reading data to a web page from where the Users can easily check their gas content in their parking tank and from where they can give notice to the gas supplier to fill the tank for recharge in time and prevent it from running out and that users remain if they gas.
Otro objetivo de la invención es proveer sistema de monitoreo remoto de nivel de contenido de gas en tanques estacionarios, que ademas permita la consulta de consumos históricos, permita la detección de fugas y activación alertas de tugas. Otro objetivo de la invención es proveer sistema de monitoreo remoto de nivel de contenido de gas en tanques estacionarios, que además permita enviar información de forma inalámbrica mediante tecnología Wifi, Bluelootíi combinaciones de estas tecnologías o mediante una red de dispositivos cercanos con la misma tecnología que permita retransmitir la información a un servidor central, que permiten enviar información en tiempo real tanto a los usuarios como a los proveedores de gas para ofrecer un mejor servicio a ios usuarios. Another objective of the invention is to provide a remote monitoring system for the level of gas content in stationary tanks, which also allows the consultation of historical consumptions, allows the detection of leaks and activates leak alerts. Another objective of the invention is to provide a remote monitoring system for the level of gas content in stationary tanks, which also allows to send information wirelessly by means of Wifi technology, Bluelootíi combinations of these technologies or through a network of nearby devices with the same technology as allow the information to be transmitted to a central server, which allows users to send information in real time to both users and gas providers to offer a better service to users.
Otro objetivo de la invención es proveer sistema de monitoreo remoto de nivel de contenido de gas en tanques estacionarios, que además sea sencillo, de fácil instalación, práctico y eficiente en su medición. Another objective of the invention is to provide a remote monitoring system for the level of gas content in stationary tanks, which is also simple, easy to install, practical and efficient in its measurement.
Y todas aquellas cualidades y objetivos que se harán aparentes al realizar una descripción general y detallada de la presente invención apoyados en las modalidades ilustradas. BREVE DESCRIPCIÓN DEL INVENTO And all those qualities and objectives that will become apparent when making a general and detailed description of the present invention supported by the illustrated modalities. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
De manera genera!, el sistema de monitoreo de nivel de contenido de gas en tanques estacionarios, consta de una carcasa que comprende una cavidad central comunicada con un par de compartimientos laterales, especialmente configurada para montarse por debajo de la carátula de un medidor convencional del tanque estacionario; en donde dichos compartimientos laterales están configurados para alojar baterías de alimentación de energía y dicha cavidad central configurada para alojar un sensor de flujo de campo magnético de efecto Hall que interpreta el nivel del flotador dentro del tanque de gas estacionario y toma las lectura del nivel, enviando los datos a una unidad central de procesamiento dispuesta en una tarjeta electrónica alojada en dicha cavidad central donde se alojan también reguladores de voltaje a dos voltajes diferentes (un reguiador de voltaje de alta eficiencia de ultra baja corriente parásita de 3.3 V y alternativamente un regulador de voltaje de ultra baja corriente parásita de 4.5 V) que regulan el voltaje alimentado desde dichas baterías de alimentación de energía para alimentar a dicha unidad central de procesamiento y a un circuito de radio frecuencia que permite la comunicación de los datos de lectura y que está definido por medios inalámbricos de transmisión de datos mediante protocolos de comunicación Wifi y/o mediante protocolo de comunicación Biuetooth a través de una antena de radiofrecuencia para el rango de frecuencias de 2.4 a 2.5Ghz que son enviados a dispositivos móviles inteligentes de los usuarios (usuario loca! que cuenta con el sistema instalado o un usuario vecino que cuente con el mismo sistema que se emplea como puente a internet) o de los despachadores, que cuentan una aplicación instalada en sus dispositivos móviles inteigentes y son directamente consultados o enviados mediante una conexión a internet hacia un servidor central con una base de datos donde se concentra la información y desde donde pueden ser tangen consultados con poelenbnyad. El sistema se almenta preferentemente mediante dos baterías de 3V medida CR123A alojadas cada una de su respectivo compartimiento lateral de dicha carcasa, debido a su alta relación energía/dimensiones. El voltaje de tas baterías es regulado a dos voltajes diferentes. B voltaje de 3.3V se genera mediante un regulador de conmutación de arta eficiencia y ultra baja corriente parásita para prolongar la vida de las baterías, con este voltaje se almenta toda la drcuiteria con excepción del amplificador de potencia. B voltaje de 4.5V mediante un regulador HneaJ y ultra baja comente parásita que se enciende soto cuando el dispositivo va a transmitir para prolongar la vida de las baterías, con este voltaje se almenta al ampiifcador de potencia. In a general way !, the gas content level monitoring system in stationary tanks, consists of a housing comprising a central cavity communicated with a pair of side compartments, specially configured to be mounted below the cover of a conventional meter of the stationary tank; wherein said side compartments are configured to accommodate power supply batteries and said central cavity configured to accommodate a magnetic field flow sensor of the Hall effect that interprets the float level inside the stationary gas tank and takes the level reading, sending the data to a central processing unit arranged in an electronic card housed in said central cavity where voltage regulators are also housed at two different voltages (a high efficiency voltage regulator of ultra low parasitic current of 3.3 V and alternatively a regulator 4.5V ultra-low-voltage parasitic current) that regulate the voltage fed from said power supply batteries to power said central processing unit and a radio frequency circuit that allows communication of the read data and that is defined by wireless means of transmission of medi data before Wi-Fi communication protocols and / or through Biuetooth communication protocol through a radio frequency antenna for the frequency range of 2.4 to 2.5Ghz that are sent to users' smart mobile devices (crazy user! which has the system installed or a neighboring user that has the same system that is used as a bridge to the internet) or dispatchers, who have an application installed in their intelligent mobile devices and are directly consulted or sent via an internet connection to a central server with a database where information is concentrated and from where they can be consulted with poelenbnyad. The system is preferably powered by two 3V CR123A batteries, each of its respective side compartment of said housing, due to its high energy / dimensions ratio. The voltage of these batteries is regulated to two different voltages. B voltage of 3.3V is generated by a switching regulator of arta efficiency and ultra low parasitic current to prolong the life of the batteries, with this voltage the entire drcuiteria is increased with the exception of the power amplifier. B voltage of 4.5V by means of a regulator HneaJ and ultra low comment parasite that turns on only when the device will transmit to prolong the life of the batteries, with this voltage the power amp is amplified.
Para censar el nivel de gas LP dentro del tanque estacionario se emplea un sensor de flujo de campo magnético. Al variar el nivel de gas el flotador sube y baja y nace girar un imán en ia base donde se monta la carátula Esta posición del Imán es la que es tolda por el sensor de flujo de campo magnético del sistema. La lectura del sensor es interpretada por la unidad central de procesamiento. Dicha unidad central de procesamiento es el cerebro del dispositivo. Interpreta la lectura del sensor de campo magnético y la transmite cada período de tiempo predetemiinado, por ejemplo, cada 4 horas. Detecta ei evento de carga cuando la variación en la lectura es superior al 10% de la capacidad del tanque. Detecta fugas cuando la variación en el nivel de tanque disminuye aceleradamente. Controla que toda la drcuiteria del dispositivo se encuentre en modo de ultra bajo consumo para prolongar la vida de las baterías. Tanto el regulador de 4.5V como el arnpfificador de potencia son encendidos por el microcontrolador cuando es momento de transmitir tos datos de lectura. La unidad central de procesamiento controla que la Irrformackxi se transmita ya sea mediante el enlace de WIFI hacia ei punto de acceso a internet del usuario o mediante una transmisión Btoetooth Low Energy de largo alcance. El control del protocolo de comunicación se lleva a cabo mediante tos switches de radiofrecuencia del dispositivo. To censor the level of LP gas inside the stationary tank, a magnetic field flow sensor is used. When the gas level varies, the float rises and falls and a magnet is rotated at the base where the cover is mounted. This position of the Magnet is the one that is awning by the system's magnetic field flow sensor. The sensor reading is interpreted by the central processing unit. Said central processing unit is the brain of the device. Interprets the reading of the magnetic field sensor and transmits it every preset period of time, for example, every 4 hours. It detects the loading event when the variation in the reading is greater than 10% of the capacity of the tank. It detects leaks when the variation in the tank level decreases rapidly. It controls that all the drcuiteria of the device is in ultra low consumption mode to prolong the life of the batteries. Both the 4.5V regulator and the power harness are turned on by the microcontroller when it is time to transmit the reading data. The central processing unit controls that the Irrformackxi is transmitted either through the WIFI link to the user's internet access point or through a long-range Btoetooth Low Energy transmission. The control of the communication protocol is carried out by means of the radio frequency switches of the device.
Transmisión de datos Data transmission
WIFI WIFI
B dispositivo cuenta con un corftrolador de comunicación de datos por medio de WIFI. La unidad central de procesamiento selecciona mediante el swttch de radiofrecuencia A que transmitirá los datos por medio del protocolo de comunicación WIF1. La señal de radio frecuencia es Airada para que el ruido extemo se elimine y se reciban y envíen los datos adecuadamente. La clave de acceso a la red W1FI es enviada ai dispositivo mediante la APP y son utilizadas por la unidad central de procesamiento para la configuración del corrtrorador de WIFI en el dispositivo. Los datos se transmiten a través de una antena diseñada especialmente para el rango da frecuencias de tos 2.4 a los 2.5 GHz. Las diversas capas de protocolo de comunicación son manejadas por ei consolador de WIR. B device has a data communication controller via WIFI. The central processing unit selects by means of the radio frequency swttch A that will transmit the data through the WIF1 communication protocol. The radio frequency signal is aired so that the external noise is eliminated and the data is received and sent properly. The access key to the W1FI network is sent to the device through the APP and is used by the central processing unit for the configuration of the WIFI corriver in the device. The data is transmitted through an antenna specially designed for the frequency range of 2.4 to 2.5 GHz. The various layers of communication protocol are managed by the WIR dildo.
Bluetooth Bluetooth
El dispositivo cuenta con un controlada de comunicación de datos Bluetooth y el rango de transmisión es ampliado por medio de un amplificador de potencia. La unidad central de procesamiento selecciona mediante ei swHch de radfofrecuencia A que transmitirá los datos por medio del protocolo de comunicación BiuetDoth y mediante el switch de radiofrecuencia B si esta transmitiendo o redbiendo datos. En la etapa de transmisión se emplea un amplificador de potencia para incrementar el rango de transmisión hasta 250 metros en espacio abierto y sin obstáculos. Debido al elevado consumo de potencia del amplificador, este se mantiene apagado todo el tiempo a excepción solamente de pocos milisegundos en tos que transmite tos datos, este control lo leva la unidad central de procesamiento que a su vez mantiene apagado al regulador de 4.5V, lo enciende sólo cuando transmito. En la etapa de recepción el dispositivo cuenta con un amplificador de bajo ruido que incrementa la sensbidad del olsposrtivo 8 veces y asi detectar seriales que legan con muy poca potencia al mismo. La señal de radio frecuencia es filtrada para que el ruido externo se elmine y se reciban y envión tos datos adecuadamente. Los datos se trwsmften a través de una antena diseñada especialmente para el rango de frecuencias de tos 2.4 a tos 2.5 GHz. Las diversas capas de protocolo de comunicación son manejadas por el controlador de Bluetooth. The device has a controlled Bluetooth data communication and the transmission range is extended by means of a power amplifier. The central processing unit selects by means of the radio frequency swHch A that will transmit the data by means of the BiuetDoth communication protocol and by the radio frequency switch B if it is transmitting or redrawing data. In the transmission stage a power amplifier is used to increase the transmission range up to 250 meters in open and unobstructed space. Due to the high power consumption of the amplifier, it stays off all the time except for only a few milliseconds in which it transmits data, this control is taken by the central processing unit which in turn keeps the 4.5V regulator off, I turn it on only when I transmit. In the reception stage, the device has a low noise amplifier that increases the sensitivity of the olsposrtive 8 times and thus detects serials that leave with very little power to it. The radio frequency signal is filtered so that external noise is removed and data is received and sent properly. The data is trwsmften through an antenna specially designed for the frequency range from 2.4 to 2.5 GHz. The various layers of communication protocol are handled by the Bluetooth controller.
□ dispositivo móvil del usuario, el del despachador, o el de algún otro usuario en la zona redben tos datos por medio de la APP instalada y son enviados mediante la conexión a Internet del dispositivo moví hacia nuestros servidores. Se puede usar también otros dteposrrJvos como puente hacia Internet, es decir la señal del tanque es transmitida mediante el enlace Bluetooth de largo alcance, esta señal es redbida por otros dispositivos que se encuentre en ta zona y se encuentra conectado a una red WIFI, tos datos son recibidos por medio del enlace Bluetooth y son transmitidos hacia Internet mediante su enlace WFI. Si la distancia hacia el enlace WIFI es muy lejana, se pueden poner varios dispositivos separados cada 200 metros para formar un puente de comunicación. Los dispositivos separados recfcirán ta Información y la retransmitirán hada el siguiente de tal forma que dicha información sea recibida por el ultimo dispositivo en la cadena y que se encuentra dentro de una red W1FI y asi los datos se envian a Internet □ The user's mobile device, that of the dispatcher, or that of some other user in the area will download data through the installed APP and are sent via the device's Internet connection to our servers. Other dteposrrJvos can also be used as a bridge to the Internet, that is, the signal from the tank is transmitted via the long-range Bluetooth link, this signal is redeemed by other devices that are in the area and is connected to a WIFI network, cough data is received via the Bluetooth link and transmitted to the Internet through its WFI link. If the distance to the WIFI link is too far away, several separate devices can be placed every 200 meters to form a communication bridge. Separate devices will receive information and relay it Fairy the following in such a way that such information is received by the last device in the chain and that it is within a W1FI network and thus the data is sent to the Internet
Para comprender mejor las características de la invención se acompaña a la presente descripción, como parte integrante de la misma, tos dfcujos con carácter Qustativo más no limitativo, que se describen a continuación. In order to better understand the characteristics of the invention, the present description is attached, as an integral part thereof, to coughs with Qustative character but not limitation, which are described below.
BREVE DESCRIPCIÓN DE LAS FIGURAS La figura 1 muestra un diagrama esquemático del sistema de monltoreo remoto de nivel de contenido de gas en tanques estacionarios, de conforrnidad con la modalidad preferida de la invención. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES Figure 1 shows a schematic diagram of the remote monitoring system for gas content level in stationary tanks, in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the invention.
Las fguras 2 y 3 ilustran diagramas escjjernáticos del sistema de comunicación de datos dentro del sistema de monitoreo remoto de nivel de contenido de gas en tanques estacionarios, de conformidad con la modalidad preferida de la invención. Figures 2 and 3 illustrate diagrammatic diagrams of the data communication system within the remote gas content level monitoring system in stationary tanks, in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the invention.
La figura 4, ilustra un corte transversal de la carcasa de alojamiento del sistema de monitoreo remoto de nivel de contenido de gas en tanques estacionarios, de conformidad con la modalidad preferida de la invención. Figure 4 illustrates a cross-section of the housing housing of the remote gas content level monitoring system in stationary tanks, in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the invention.
La figura 5 ilustra una vista superior de la carcasa de alojamiento del sistema de monitoreo remoto de nivel de contenido de gas en tanques estacionarios, sin la cubierta superior, de conformidad con la modalidad preferida de la invención. Figure 5 illustrates a top view of the housing housing of the remote gas content level monitoring system in stationary tanks, without the top cover, in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the invention.
La figura 6 lustra una vista superior de la carcasa de alojamiento del sistema de monitoreo remoto de nivel de contenido de gas en tanques estacionarios, de∞nformidad con la modalidad preferida de la invención. La figura 7 lustra una vista en perspectiva convencional de la carcasa de alojamiento del sistema de rrnnitoreo remoto de nivel de contenido de gas en tanques estacionarios, sin la cubierta superior, de conformidad con la rnodaldad preferida de la invención. Figure 6 illustrates a top view of the housing housing of the remote gas content level monitoring system in stationary tanks, in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the invention. Figure 7 illustrates a conventional perspective view of the housing housing of the remote gas content level monitoring system in stationary tanks, without the top cover, in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the invention.
Para una mejor comprensión del invento, se pasará a hacer la descripción detallada de alguna de fes modaTidades del mismo, mostrada en tos dbujos que con fines lustrativos mas no limitativos se anexan a la presente descripción, For a better understanding of the invention, a detailed description will be made of some of its fashions, shown in dbujos that for illustrative purposes but not Limitations are attached to this description,
DESCRIPCIÓN DETALLADA DEL INVENTO Los detalles característicos del sistema de monitoreo de nivel de contenido de gas en tanques estacionarios, se muestran claramente en la siguiente descripción y en los dibujos ilustrativos que se anexan, sirviendo los mismos signos de referencia para señalar las mismas partes. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The characteristic details of the gas content level monitoring system in stationary tanks are clearly shown in the following description and in the accompanying illustrative drawings, serving the same reference signs to indicate the same parts.
Con referencia a la figura 1 , el sistema de monitoreo de nivei de contenido de gas en tanques estacionarios, consta de un sensor de flujo de campo magnético de efecto Hall (1) que interpreta el nivel de un flotador (no mostrado) dentro de los tanques de gas estacionario y toma las lectura del nivel, enviando los datos a una unidad central de procesamiento (2) dispuesta en una tarjeta electrónica donde se integran reguladores de voltaje a dos voltajes diferentes (3, 4) definidos por un primer regulador de conmutación de alta eficiencia y ultra baja corriente parásita de 3.3 V (3) para prolongar la vida de unas baterías como fuente de suministro de energía (5) (preferentemente dos baterías de 3V) para alimentar a dicha unidad central de procesamiento (2) y a un circuito de radio frecuencia (6) con un controlador de comunicación de datos por medio de WIFI (7) que cuenta con un primer switch de radiofrecuencia (A) que transmitirá los datos por medio deí protocolo de comunicación WIFI, en donde la señal de radio frecuencia es filtrada mediante elementos de filtro (8) para que el ruido externo se elimine y se reciban y envíen los datos adecuadamente; los datos se transmiten a través de una antena de radiofrecuencia (9) diseñada especialmente para el rango de frecuencias de los 2.4 a los 2.5 GHz. Las diversas capas de protocolo de comunicación son manejadas por el controlador de comunicación de datos por medio de WIFI (7). With reference to figure 1, the gas content level monitoring system in stationary tanks, consists of a Hall effect magnetic field flow sensor (1) that interprets the level of a float (not shown) within the gas tanks stationary and take the level reading, sending the data to a central processing unit (2) arranged in an electronic card where voltage regulators are integrated at two different voltages (3, 4) defined by a first switching regulator of high efficiency and ultra low parasitic current of 3.3 V (3) to prolong the life of some batteries as a source of power supply (5) (preferably two 3V batteries) to power said central processing unit (2) and a radio frequency circuit (6) with a data communication controller via WIFI (7) that has a first radio frequency switch (A) that will transmit the data through the communication protocol n WIFI, where the radio frequency signal is filtered by filter elements (8) so that the external noise is eliminated and the data is received and sent properly; the data is transmitted through a radio frequency antenna (9) specially designed for the frequency range of 2.4 to 2.5 GHz. The various communication protocol layers are managed by the data communication controller via WIFI ( 7).
Como puede apreciarse en la figura 1 , el circuito de radio frecuencia (6) además incluye un controlador de comunicación de datos Bluetooth (10) y el rango de transmisión es ampliado por medio de un amplificador de potencia (11). La unidad central de procesamiento {2} selecciona medíante el switch de radiofrecuencia (A) que transmitirá los datos por medio del protocolo de comunicación Bluetooth y mediante el switch de radiofrecuencia (B) si está transmitiendo o recibiendo datos. As can be seen in Figure 1, the radio frequency circuit (6) also includes a Bluetooth data communication controller (10) and the transmission range is extended by means of a power amplifier (11). The central processing unit {2} selects by means of the radio frequency switch (A) that will transmit the data by means of the Bluetooth communication protocol and by the radio frequency switch (B) if it is transmitting or receiving data.
En la etapa de transmisión se emplea un amplificador de potencia (11) para incrementar el rango de transmisión hasta 250 metros en espacio abierto y sin obstáculos. Debido al elevado consumo de potencia del amplificador (11), éste se mantiene apagado todo el tiempo a excepción Botamente de pocoe mloogundos en los que transmite loe datos, esto confrol lo leva la unidad central de procesamiento (2) que a su vez mantiene apagado al regulador de 4.5V, b enciende sólo cuando transmae. En la etapa de recepción el dispositivo cuenta con un arrpiificador de bajo ruido (12) que incremente la sensibiidad del dispositivo ocho veces y asi detectar sérteles que legan con muy poca potencia al mismo. La señal de radio frecuencia es filtrada por medio del filtro (13) para que el ruido externo se eEmine y se reciban y envíen tes datos adecuadamente. Loe datos se transmiten a través de dicha antena de radiofrecuencia (9) diseñada especialmente para el rango de frecuencias de tos 2.4 a tos 2.5 GHz. Las diversas capas de protocolo de comunicación son manejadas por el contaoJador de Bluetooth (10). In the transmission stage a power amplifier (11) is used to increase the transmission range up to 250 meters in open space and without obstacles. Due to the high power consumption of the amplifier (11), it stays off all the time at Except BOTH of little mloogundos in which it transmits the data, this is confused by the central processing unit (2) which in turn keeps the 4.5V regulator off, b turns on only when it transmits. In the reception stage, the device has a low noise arripifier (12) that increases the sensitivity of the device eight times and thus detects seals that leave it with very little power. The radio frequency signal is filtered by means of the filter (13) so that the external noise is eEminated and data is received and sent properly. The data is transmitted through said radio frequency antenna (9) specially designed for the frequency range from 2.4 to 2.5 GHz. The various communication protocol layers are handled by the Bluetooth counter (10).
En las figuras 2 y 3 se puede observar que el sistema instalado en un tanque de gas estacionario (14) en una carcasa (15) montada debajo de la carátula (16) de un medidor convencional de dicho tanque estacionario (14). B sistema cxxifigurado como descrito en la figura 1 comunica los datos mediante protocolo de comunicación Wtfi como punto de acceso (17) y/b mediante protocolo de comunicación Bluetooth (18) de dkposftivos móviles como una Apfcadón, que suben tos datos de tes lecturas a internet (19) y se descargan a un servidor central (20) que comprende una base de datos (21). Desde internet tos proveedores de gas (22) y tos usuarios (23) puede tener acceso a través de dispositivos móviles ínteigentes, a través de una PC, una tableta u otro dispositivo con acceso a internet y donde se descarga una apfcación para la consurta de tos datos de lectura para determinar el volumen de gas dentro de dicho tanque estacionario (14). In Figures 2 and 3 it can be seen that the system installed in a stationary gas tank (14) in a housing (15) mounted under the cover (16) of a conventional meter of said stationary tank (14). B system cxxifigured as described in figure 1 communicates the data by means of Wtfi communication protocol as an access point (17) and / b by Bluetooth communication protocol (18) of mobile devices such as an Apfcadón, which upload the data from the readings to internet (19) and are downloaded to a central server (20) comprising a database (21). From the internet, gas providers (22) and users (23) can have access through intelligent mobile devices, through a PC, a tablet or other device with internet access and where an application for downloading them is downloaded. The reading data to determine the volume of gas inside said stationary tank (14).
Con referencia a las figuras 4 a 7, la carcasa (15) donde se atoja el sistema de monMoreo de nivel de contenido de gas en tanques estactorarios configurado como descrito en la figura 1 , que comprende una cavidad central (23) comunicada con un par de cornpartimientos laterales (24, 25), especialmente configurada para montarse por debajo de la carátula (26) de un medidor convencional del tanque estacionario y sobre la base (27) del medidor montada sobre una bridan (28); en donde dichos cornpartimtentos laterales (24, 25) están (xxrfigurados para alojar baterías de almentadón de energía (29, 30) y dicha cavidad central (23) configurada para atojar a dicho sensor de flujo de campo magnético de efecto Hall (no rncetrado) que Interpreta el nivel del flotador dentro del tanque de gas estacionario y toma las lectura del nivel, enviando tos datos a una unidad central de procesartsento (no mostrada) dispuesta en una tarjeta electrónica (31) alojada en dicha cavidad central (23). La carcasa 15 se fija sobre la base (27) del medidor mediante medios de fijación (32) y un par de cubiertas (33) se fijan con otros medios de fijación (34) sobre tos∞rnpartJmientos laterales (24, 25) que también sujetan a dfcha carátula (26). El invento ha sido descrito suficientemente como para que una persona con conocimientos medios en la materia pueda reproducir y obtener los resultados que mencionamos en la presente invención. Sin embargo, cualquier persona hábil en el campo de la técnica que compete el presente invento puede ser capaz de hacer modificaciones no descritas en ia presente solicitud, sin embargo, si para la aplicación de estas modificaciones en una estructura determinada o en el proceso de manufactura del mismo, se requiere de la materia reclamada en las siguientes reivindicaciones, dichas estructuras deberán ser comprendidas dentro del alcance de la invención. With reference to Figures 4 to 7, the housing (15) where the gas content level monitoring system in stationary tanks configured as described in Figure 1 is attached, comprising a central cavity (23) communicated with a pair of lateral compartments (24, 25), specially configured to be mounted below the cover (26) of a conventional stationary tank meter and on the base (27) of the meter mounted on a flange (28); wherein said lateral cornpartimtents (24, 25) are (xxfigured to accommodate energy bucket batteries (29, 30) and said central cavity (23) configured to clamp said Hall-effect magnetic field flow sensor (not re-entered) which interprets the level of the float inside the stationary gas tank and takes the level reading, sending the data to a central processing unit (not shown) arranged in an electronic card (31) housed in said central cavity (23). housing 15 is fixed on the base (27) of the meter by means of fixing means (32) and a pair of covers (33) are fixed with other fixing means (34) on side parts (24, 25) that also hold on the cover (26). The invention has been described sufficiently that a person with average knowledge in the field can reproduce and obtain the results mentioned in the present invention. However, any skilled person in the field of the art that is in charge of the present invention may be able to make modifications not described in the present application, however, if for the application of these modifications in a given structure or in the manufacturing process thereof, the matter claimed in the following claims is required, said structures must be included within the scope of the invention.

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REIVINDICACIONES Habiendo descrito suficientemente la invención, se reclama como propiedad b contenido en las siguientes cláusulas reivindicatorías. CLAIMS Having sufficiently described the invention, property b contained in the following claims clauses is claimed.
1. - Un sistema de monitoreo de nivel de contenido de gas en tanques estacionarios alojado en una carcasa por debajo dela carátula de un medidor convencional del tanque estacionario, caracterizado por comprender un sensor de flujo de campo magnético de efecto Hall que interpreta el nivel del flotador dentro del tanque de gas estacionario y toma las lectura del nivel, enviando tos datos a una unidad central de procesamiento dispuesta en una tarjeta electrónica atojada en dicha carcasa, donde se alojan también reguladores de voltaje que regulan el voltaje almentado desde una fuente de suministro de corriente al sistema para alimentar a dicha unidad central de prrxesamiento y a un circuito de radio frecuencia que permite la comunicación de tos datos de lectura y que está definido por medios inalámbricos de transmisión de datos mediante protocolos de comunicación Wifi y/o medíante protocolo de comunicación Bluetooth a través de una antena de radiofrecuencia para el rango de frecuencias de 24 a 2.5Ghz que son enviados a dispositivos móviles intefgentes de tos usuarios o de tos despachadores de gas, que cuentan una aplicación instalada en sus dispositivos móvHes intelgentes y que son enviados mediante una conexión a internet hacia un servidor central con una base de datos desde donde pueden ser también consultados en dichos dispositivos rnóvses o mediante un equipo con acceso a Internet 1. - A gas content level monitoring system in stationary tanks housed in a housing below the cover of a conventional stationary tank meter, characterized by comprising a Hall effect magnetic field flow sensor that interprets the level of the float inside the stationary gas tank and take the level reading, sending the data to a central processing unit arranged in an electronic card stuck in said housing, where voltage regulators that regulate the voltage supplied from a supply source are also housed of power to the system to feed said central processing unit and a radio frequency circuit that allows communication of the read data and that is defined by wireless means of data transmission by means of Wifi communication protocols and / or through communication protocol Bluetooth via a radio frequency antenna for the fre range 24 to 2.5Ghz, which are sent to mobile devices intefgente of the users or gas dispatchers, that have an application installed in their intelgent mobile devices and that are sent via an internet connection to a central server with a base of data from which they can also be consulted on such rnóvses devices or through a computer with Internet access
2. - El sistema de monitoreo de nivel de contenido de gas en tanques estacionarios, de acuerdo con ra reivindicación 1, caracterizado porque dicha fuente de suministro de corriente ai sistema consisto en baterías de 3V. 2. - The gas content level monitoring system in stationary tanks, according to claim 1, characterized in that said power supply source to the system consists of 3V batteries.
3. - El sistema de monitoreo de nivel de contenido de gas en tanques estacionarios, de acuerdo con las reivindicaciones antertoies, caracterizado porque dichos 3. - The gas content level monitoring system in stationary tanks, in accordance with the previous claims, characterized in that said
en un regulador de∞nmutación de afta eficiencia y ultra baja corriente parásita para prolongar la vida de tas baterías y regular el voltaje a 3.3 V que alimenta a dicha unidad central de procesamiento y a un drcuito de radio frecuencia con excepción de un amparador de potencia; un segundo regulador lineal y ultra baja corriente parásita que regula el voltaje a 4.5V que afenenta a cRcho amplificador de potencia y enciende solo cuando el dispositivo va a transmitir para prolongar la vida de las baterías. in a high efficiency and ultra low parasitic current switching regulator to prolong the life of the batteries and regulate the voltage to 3.3 V that feeds said central processing unit and a radio frequency circuit with the exception of a power protector; a second linear regulator and ultra-low parasitic current that regulates the voltage at 4.5V that affects a high power amplifier and turns on only when the device will transmit to prolong the life of the batteries.
4. - El sistema de monitoreo de nivel de contenido de gas en tanques estacionarios, de acuerdo con las reivindicaciones anteriores, caracterizado porque dicha unidad central de procesamiento está configurada para interpretar la lectura del sensor de campo magnético y transmitir cada periodo de tiempo predeterminado, detectar evento de carga cuando la variación en la lectura es superior al 10% de la capacidad del tanque; detectar fugas cuando ía variación en el nivel de tanque disminuye aceleradamente y controlar que toda la circuitería del dispositivo se encuentre en modo de ultra bajo consumo para prolongar la vida de las baterías. 4. - The gas content level monitoring system in stationary tanks, according to the preceding claims, characterized in that said central processing unit is configured to interpret the reading of the magnetic field sensor and transmit each predetermined period of time, detect load event when the variation in the reading is greater than 10% of the tank capacity; detect leaks when the variation in the tank level decreases rapidly and check that all the circuitry of the device is in ultra low power mode to prolong the life of the batteries.
5. - El sistema de monitoreo de nivel de contenido de gas en tanques estacionarios, de acuerdo con ¡as reivindicaciones anteriores, caracterizado porque dicho circuito de radiofrecuencia consta de un controlador de comunicación de datos por medio de WIFI que cuenta con un primer switch de radiofrecuencia que transmitirá los datos por medio del protocolo de comunicación WIFI, en donde la señal de radio frecuencia es filtrada mediante un primer filtro para que el ruido extemo se elimine y se reciban y envíen ios datos adecuadamente; en donde los datos se transmiten a través de una antena de radiofrecuencia diseñada especialmente para el rango de frecuencias de los 2.4 a ios 2.5 GHz; un controlador de comunicación de datos Biuefoofh en donde el rango de transmisión es ampliado por medio de un amplificador de potencia; en donde dicha unidad central de procesamiento selecciona mediante dicho primer switch de radiofrecuencia que transmitirá los datos por medio del protocolo de comunicación Bluetooth y mediante un segundo switch de radiofrecuencia si está transmitiendo o recibiendo datos; y controla la activación por fracciones de tiempo de dicho amplificador de potencia para incrementar el rango de transmisión de datos; un amplificador de bajo ruido que incrementa la sensibilidad del dispositivo para detectar señales que llegan con muy poca potencia al mismo y que son filtradas por un segundo filtro; en donde los datos se transmiten a través de dicha antena de radiofrecuencia. 5. - The gas content level monitoring system in stationary tanks, according to the preceding claims, characterized in that said radiofrequency circuit consists of a data communication controller by means of WIFI that has a first power switch. radio frequency that will transmit the data through the WIFI communication protocol, where the radio frequency signal is filtered by a first filter so that the external noise is eliminated and the data is received and sent properly; where the data is transmitted through a radio frequency antenna specially designed for the frequency range of 2.4 to ios 2.5 GHz; a Biuefoofh data communication controller where the transmission range is extended by means of a power amplifier; wherein said central processing unit selects by means of said first radio frequency switch that will transmit the data by means of the Bluetooth communication protocol and by a second radio frequency switch if it is transmitting or receiving data; and controls the activation by time fractions of said power amplifier to increase the data transmission range; a low noise amplifier that increases the sensitivity of the device to detect signals that arrive with very little power to it and that are filtered by a second filter; wherein the data is transmitted through said radio frequency antenna.
6. - El sistema de monitoreo de nivel de contenido de gas en tanques estacionarios, de acuerdo con las reivindicaciones anteriores, caracterizado porque dicha carcasa que aloja los componentes por debajo de la carátula del un medidor convencional de un tanque de gas, consta de una cavidad central comunicada con un par de compartimientos laterales, especialmente configurada para montarse por debajo de la carátula de un medidor convencional del tanque estacionario y sobre la base del medidor montada sobre una bridan; en donde dichos compartimientos laterales están configurados para alojar baterías de alimentación de energía y dicha cavidad central configurada para alojar a dicho sensor de flujo de campo magnético de efecto Hall que interpreta el nivel del flotador dentro del tanque de gas estacionario y toma las lectura del nivel, enviando ios datos a una unidad central de procesamiento dispuesta en una tarjeta electrónica alojada en dicha cavidad central; en donde dicha carcasa se fija sobre la base del medidor mediante medios de fijación y comprendiendo un par de cubiertas se fijan con otros medios de fijación sobre bs compartimientos laterales que también sujetan a dicha carátula. 6. - The gas content level monitoring system in stationary tanks, according to the preceding claims, characterized in that said housing housing the components below the cover of a conventional gas tank meter, consists of a central cavity communicated with a pair of side compartments, specially configured to be mounted below the cover of a conventional stationary tank meter and on the base of the meter mounted on a flange; wherein said side compartments are configured to accommodate power supply batteries and said central cavity configured to accommodate said Hall effect magnetic field flow sensor that interprets the float level within the stationary gas tank and takes the level reading , sending the data to a central processing unit arranged in a electronic card housed in said central cavity; wherein said housing is fixed on the base of the meter by means of fixing means and comprising a pair of covers are fixed with other fixing means on the side compartments that also hold to said cover.
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