Prepaid energy metering system using SMS
Abstract
The basic aim of the work is to minimize the queue at the electric billing counters and to restrict the use of electricity automatically in case bill is not paid. The work also aims at proposing a system that will reduce the loss of power and revenue due to Power thefts and other illegal activities. The work system adopts totally new concept called prepaid electricity. The implementation of this will help in better energy management, conservation of energy and also in doing away with the unnecessary hassles over incorrect billing. The automated billing system will help track the real time consumption and will leave little scope for disagreement on consumption and billing.
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