IN-PREMISES MANAGEMENT OF HOME AREA NETWORKS
First Claim
1. A management device configured for managing a home area network, the management device comprising:
- a network interface device configured for establishing a paired communication link with a computing device communicatively coupled to a head-end system via a data network;
a processor communicatively coupled to the network interface device, the processor configured for;
receiving a command originating from the head-end system, wherein the command is communicated to the management device from the computing device via the paired communication link,identifying a terminal device of the home area network that is configured to perform a function in response to the command, andgenerating a message for the terminal device including the command; and
a transceiver device communicatively coupled to the processor and configured for transmitting the message from the processor to the terminal device via a wireless communication link of the home area network.
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Abstract
Systems and methods are disclosed for providing in-premises management of home area networks. An example management includes a network interface device, a processor in communication with the network interface device, and a transceiver device in communication with the processor. The network interface device can establish a paired communication link with a computing device that is in communication with a head-end system. The processor can receive a command originating from the head-end system and communicated to the management device from the computing device via the paired communication link. The processor can identify a terminal device of the home area network that can perform a function in response to the command. The processor can generate a message for the terminal device including the command. The transceiver device can transmit the message from the processor to the terminal device via a wireless communication link of the home area network.
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21 Claims
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1. A management device configured for managing a home area network, the management device comprising:
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a network interface device configured for establishing a paired communication link with a computing device communicatively coupled to a head-end system via a data network; a processor communicatively coupled to the network interface device, the processor configured for; receiving a command originating from the head-end system, wherein the command is communicated to the management device from the computing device via the paired communication link, identifying a terminal device of the home area network that is configured to perform a function in response to the command, and generating a message for the terminal device including the command; and a transceiver device communicatively coupled to the processor and configured for transmitting the message from the processor to the terminal device via a wireless communication link of the home area network. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A system configured for monitoring consumption of a resource at a geographical area, the system comprising:
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a metering device communicatively coupled to a head-end system via a data network, wherein the metering device is configured for receiving a command from the head-end system; a management device communicatively coupled to the metering device via a paired communication link and configured for managing a home area network, the management device comprising; a network interface device configured for receiving the command via the paired communication link; a processor communicatively coupled to the network interface device, the processor configured for; identifying a terminal device of the home area network that is configured to perform a function in response to the command, and generating a message for the terminal device including the command; and a transceiver device communicatively coupled to the processor and configured for transmitting the message from the processor to the terminal device via a wireless communication link of the home area network. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method comprising:
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establishing a paired communication link between a computing device configured for communicating with a head-end system via a data network and a management device configured for managing a home area network; establishing the home area network between the management device and a terminal device, wherein the terminal device is configured to perform a function in response to a command from the head-end system; and communicating the command from the head-end system to the terminal device via the data network and the home area network. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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