Smart meter
device · 2000 · Digital age
A meter that transmits data.
What it is made of
- Microcontroller — has part. A microcontroller does the metering.
- Metering chip module — has part. An ADC measures current and voltage.
- Radio module and antenna — has part. Data transmission.
- Liquid-crystal display — has part. A display.
Principles and materials it uses
- Cellular network — uses. Data transmission.
- Plastic — is made of. The case is plastic.
Where it is used
- Smart grid — is part of. Meters.
History: what it evolved from and what it influenced
- Electricity meter — evolved from. A digital meter.