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Method and system of providing IP-based packet communications with in-premisis devices in a utility network

US8364846B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 24, 2007
Grant dateJan 29, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 17, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY04S40/18
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

One example embodiment provides a method and system where a node in a utility network assigns an IP network address to an in-premise device which communicates to the utility node over an in-premise network which is not IP based. The utility node proxies the assigned IP address to the utility network, allowing other nodes on the utility network to address and communicate with the in-premise device.

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