In one embodiment, the present invention is an algorithm implemented in a microprocessor-controlled system which, for example, is disposed within an energy meter housing. Particularly, the microprocessor is coupled to a communications interface which receives and transmits messages on a power line or...http://www.google.se/patents/US5477216?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5477216 - Electrical metering device and associated method for temporarily storing data during transmission of the data to a remote communications device
