Tailoring Solutions to Different Scenarios for Water Supply Challenges
As the year draws to a close, Hangzhou Water Meter showcased its AI camera-enabled direct-read water meters at water industry exchange conferences in Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Guangxi, and Guangdong. Addressing the unique water supply conditions and management needs of each region, Hangzhou Water Meter presented a solution centered on "low-cost retrofitting, high-reliability identification, and full-process traceability," highlighting the practical value of AI technology in water metering scenarios and driving a new wave of intelligent meter reading.
During the exhibitions, Vice President Xu Lun was invited to deliver a keynote speech titled "Metering Innovation in the AI Era: The Application of AI Vertical Large Model-Based Camera Recognition Technology in the Water Industry" at industry forums in Zhejiang and Jiangxi. Grounded in the practical challenges of water utility management, the speech systematically analyzed the pain points of remote-read water meters in complex working conditions, retrofitting costs, and operational efficiency. Through case studies, it demonstrated the technical approach and application results of AI camera-enabled direct-read water meters, garnering widespread attention from attendees.
Zhejiang Wenzhou Stop
From December 3 to 5, Hangzhou Water Meter participated in the Zhejiang Water Industry High-Quality Development Exchange Conference. With high water meter penetration and a solid information technology foundation in Zhejiang, water utilities have shifted their focus from "whether remote reading is feasible" to "how to achieve more stable and accurate data."
To address this need, Hangzhou Water Meter highlighted the comprehensive solution capabilities of its AI camera-enabled direct-read water meters. Utilizing AI vertical large models, the product ensures precise recognition of meter dial readings, meeting utilities' requirements for measurement accuracy, data consistency, and system stability. It can be deployed as a fully functional intelligent device.
Beyond ensuring "accurate, stable, and verifiable" metering, AI camera-enabled direct-read water meters enable low-cost, high-efficiency data collection. This provides utilities with a reliable data foundation for expanding applications such as leakage analysis, water usage behavior analysis, and refined management, transforming smart metering from a mere reading tool into a "critical gateway" for deepening smart water management.
Jiangxi Yichun Stop
From December 4 to 5, Hangzhou Water Meter participated in the 8th Annual Conference of the Jiangxi Water Industry Association. Jiangxi's humid climate and extensive water systems often expose meters to damp environments, leading to issues like condensation on dials and aging. These conditions demand higher stability in meter reading and recognition.
AI camera-enabled direct-read water meters maintain a 99.99% recognition accuracy even under challenging conditions such as moisture interference and dial contamination, without requiring removal or replacement of existing meters. This significantly reduces the risk of misreading or missed readings. Multiple water utilities engaged in in-depth discussions on retrofitting scenarios for older communities and existing meters, resulting in product trial intentions.
Guangxi Nanning Stop
From December 9 to 12, Hangzhou Water Meter showcased its products at the Guangxi Urban Water Supply and Drainage Association Exhibition. Guangxi's mountainous terrain and uneven water resource distribution result in scattered meter reading areas, creating pressure for utilities to balance operational cost control with refined management.
For this scenario, AI camera-enabled direct-read water meters offer an intelligent upgrade by simply adding a camera module to existing mechanical meters, significantly reducing retrofitting costs. The solution also supports field reading and data transmission via mobile phones, facilitating refined water resource management. The AI module can be reused over six-year cycles, further lowering long-term operational costs and aligning with local utilities' needs for a smooth transition from mechanical to remote-read meters.
Guangdong Dongguan Stop
From December 17 to 19, Hangzhou Water Meter participated in the Guangdong Water Technology Exchange Conference. Guangdong's large inventory of water meters and concentrated retrofitting projects demand shorter construction cycles, higher implementation efficiency, and stricter data compliance.
To address these requirements, Hangzhou Water Meter emphasized the "rapid retrofitting + mobile phone reading" solution of its AI camera-enabled direct-read water meters. The upgrade requires no meter replacement, enabling reading via photo capture, automatic recognition, and backend verification. This ensures full-process traceability of meter reading and data, effectively reducing measurement dispute risks. The practical benefits of this approach were widely recognized by water utilities, leading to multiple regional cooperation agreements on-site.
