Avista has been granted a patent for a broadband access system that includes a hub device and premise devices. The system enables wireless broadband service delivery to user equipment, with premise devices potentially attached to electric utility meters, utilizing power from these meters for operation. GlobalData’s report on Avista gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
Smarter leaders trust GlobalData
According to GlobalData’s company profile on Avista, Fuel cell powered drones was a key innovation area identified from patents. Avista's grant share as of July 2024 was 45%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Broadband access system using wireless communication with utility meters
The granted patent US12040909B2 outlines a first device designed to facilitate internet access through a unique configuration that integrates with electric utility meters. The device features a housing that can be partially received within a meter collar, equipped with a first antenna and two communication modules. The first communication module enables wireless communication with a second device, while the second communication module connects to a third device, allowing access to internet services. Notably, the first antenna can be positioned externally, and the second communication module can communicate via electrical wiring or wirelessly, enhancing flexibility in connectivity options.
Additionally, the patent describes a broadband access premise device that also couples to an electric utility meter, featuring an antenna and communication modules for internet access. This device can provide internet services to multiple devices either through existing electrical wiring or wirelessly. It includes advanced capabilities such as beamforming for optimal link properties and the option to connect via fiber optic interfaces. The design allows for the integration of power over Ethernet (PoE) technology, enabling the antenna to be positioned at varying distances from the housing. Overall, the patent presents a comprehensive solution for enhancing internet connectivity in residential or commercial settings through innovative use of existing utility infrastructure.
To know more about GlobalData’s detailed insights on Avista, buy the report here.
Data Insights
From
The gold standard of business intelligence.
Blending expert knowledge with cutting-edge technology, GlobalData’s unrivalled proprietary data will enable you to decode what’s happening in your market. You can make better informed decisions and gain a future-proof advantage over your competitors.
GlobalData, the leading provider of industry intelligence, provided the underlying data, research, and analysis used to produce this article.
GlobalData Patent Analytics tracks bibliographic data, legal events data, point in time patent ownerships, and backward and forward citations from global patenting offices. Textual analysis and official patent classifications are used to group patents into key thematic areas and link them to specific companies across the world’s largest industries.
