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System for utility usage triggering action

  • US 10,200,244 B2
  • Filed: 11/21/2014
  • Issued: 02/05/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/21/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A computer-implemented method, comprising:

  • compiling, by a network device on a network, historical usage data based on the use of the network device in an environment, wherein the network includes the network device and an additional network device;

    generating a normal usage profile of the network device based on the compiled historical usage data;

    compiling current usage data based on the use of the network device over a predetermined time period;

    generating a current usage profile of the network device based on the current usage data;

    comparing the current usage profile to the normal usage profile;

    determining that the current usage profile is abnormal based on comparing the current usage profile to the normal usage profile;

    in response to determining that the current usage profile is abnormal, restricting access of the network device to the network, wherein restricting access of the network device to the network includes rejecting attempts made by the network device to communicate with the additional network device, and wherein restricting access of the network device to the network causes the current usage profile to become normal; and

    dynamically updating the normal usage profile, after determining that the current usage profile is abnormal and restricting access of the network device to the network, to generate an updated normal usage profile.

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