Secure tokens for controlling access to a resource in a resource distribution network
US11790349B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 18, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W12/108
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system for generating and applying a secure token in a resource distribution network is provided. For example, a headend system generates a payment-based token based on a payment made for a meter. The payment-based token indicates a credit value to be applied to the meter. The credit value can range from a negative credit value limit and a positive credit value limit. The payment-based token is further generated based on a meter identifier. The headend system transmits the payment-based token to the meter via at least a mesh network. After receiving the payment-based token, the meter validates the payment-based token to determine that the payment-based token is generated for the meter. The meter further determines the balance associated with the meter based on the credit value specified in the payment-based token. Based on the balance, the meter connects or disconnects premises associated with the meter from a resource supply.
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