Poster Abstract: Integration of Different Smart Metering Systems Based on Wireless Communication

We investigate increased efficiency by integrating smart metering systems, such as those used for electricity, gas, and water services. Since gas and water meters are not connected to power lines, they are generally battery powered. Wireless multihop communications protocols used by these systems must therefore use little power in order to prolong operational life, in contrast to wired meters with supplied power that have little necessity for power-saving. We propose a wireless multihop communications protocol that enables integration of gas and water meters by devising a communications method for smart electric metering systems.