Method for identifying smart meters in a smart grid
US9094430B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 11, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 28, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 3, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY04S40/18
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for providing an identification of individual smart meters among a plurality of smart meters communicably coupled in a networked grid area based on a unique identification number stored in the memory of the smart meter is provided. The method includes calculating a first value corresponding to the unique identification number, receiving a query message including a second value corresponding to the unique identification number of one of the plurality of smart meters and determining if the first value matches the second value. The method further includes sending a response message including the unique identification number if the first value matches the second value. The method may further include assigning logical identification numbers to each of the smart meters.
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