Smart meter trust center switch
US9106631B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 28, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 31, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY04S40/20
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus includes a smart meter trust center switch. The switch includes a computer processor that is configured to execute a subset of functions of a smart meter in a home area network (HAN). The computer processor is also configured to be coupled to and communicate with the smart meter and an advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) and advanced meter reading (AMR) network.
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