精选优质文档-倾情为你奉上英文原文:Automatic meter reading systemThe present invention relates to automatic meter reading. More particularly, the present invention relates to an automated system for remotely monitoring a plurality of utility meters on command from a host server via an RF outbound broadcast. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Historically, meters measuring electrical energy, water flow, gas usage, and the like have used measurement devices, which mechanically monitor the subscr