Robert J Dyer

Author:

Robert C. Dyer

ISBN #:

0916179273

Author:

Robert S. Dyer

ISBN #:

0824788737

Author:

Robert L. Dyer

ISBN #:

0826209599

US Patent:

43520090, Sep 28, 1982

Filed:

Jan 8, 1979

Appl. No.:

6/001872

Inventors:

Robert E. Dyer - Dunwoody GA
Murray C. Carney - Dunwoody GA

Assignee:

Sangamo Weston, Inc. - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

G06M 308
G11B 500

US Classification:

235 92ST

Abstract:

A totalizer receives output pulses from two different meters and records them on a single data channel of a magnetic recorder. First and second memories are used alternately in successive demand intervals to store the outputs from both meters irrespective of which meter measured an event. For recording, contents of the respective memories are shifted out in alternate demand intervals. Demand interval timing signals are delayed and recorded in synchronism with the data so that the accuracy of recording is. +-. one event pulse per demand interval. Each memory acts as a summing register for both meters. Thus, the proportion of available storage allocated to each meter is varied according to the respective activity levels of the meters up to the maximum capacity of the recorder.

US Patent:

44333870, Feb 21, 1984

Filed:

Aug 12, 1980

Appl. No.:

6/177334

Inventors:

Robert E. Dyer - Dunwoody GA
Scott C. Swanson - Roswell GA
Robert A. Hicks - Norcross GA

Assignee:

Sangamo Weston, Inc. - Norcross GA

International Classification:

G06F 304
G06F 1300

US Classification:

364900

Abstract:

System and apparatus for treating data derived in serial pulse fashion from a source such as a meter. Data words are recorded upon a magnetic bubble memory which is portable and which includes real time and identification data in addition to pulse source data. The portable storage device incorporating the magnetic bubble memory is inserted into reader apparatus for transmission by telecommunication to a translator station which may be located remotely from the reader station. Cyclical redundancy check verification of the transmission is made between the stations to assure proper transmission. Further, the translation station carries out data verification checks. Erase apparatus is provided in the vicinity of the reader apparatus to carry out a memory check for the magnetic bubble memory and an erasure thereof through the insertion of zeroes therewithin.

US Patent:

43618774, Nov 30, 1982

Filed:

Feb 5, 1980

Appl. No.:

6/118829

Inventors:

Robert E. Dyer - Dunwoody GA
Murray C. Carney - Dunwoody GA

Assignee:

Sangamo Weston, Inc. - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

G06F 1521

US Classification:

364900

Abstract:

A billing recorder for providing a record of customer usage of electricity has a controller which may include a microprocessor for receiving and processing pulses from an electric meter. Data from one or more input channels is temporarily stored in random access memory by the controller in data words representative of energy consumed in predetermined time ("demand") intervals. The accumulated measurement ("event") data and time reference data are transferred to a non-volatile, solid state memory at the end of relatively long collection periods which comprise a number of demand intervals. The solid state preferably is energized by the controller only during data transfers. The entire memory module is removable for processing at a central location, and it is replaced with a new one when it is removed. During memory replacement, which may occur at most times with minor exception, the processor prepares a special Removal Record and transfers that record to predetermined locations on the memory module being removed. The processor also prepares a special Insertion Record for the new module.