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Method and apparatus for implementing enhanced signature checking security measures for solar energy systems

US8138914B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 8, 2009
Grant dateMar 20, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 13, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG08B13/1409
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and a system for securing a device in a single embodiment or in some embodiments, the system comprises a remote module which comprises a switch electrically connected to an electrical input or at electrical output of the device, a serial link comprising a first attribute and configured to connect to at least some of the plurality of portions of the device, and a panel control logic module operatively coupled to the switch, wherein the panel control logic module is configured to issue a first instruction to actuate the switch based at least in part upon a result of checking the first attribute of the serial link. In the single embodiment or in some embodiments, the system comprises a control center comprising a command control logic module and a communication interface configured for wired or wireless communication between the control center and the remote module.

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