Endpoint classification and command processing
First Claim
1. A method of identifying the features of an endpoint having a packet creation interface, based on data encoded in a standard meter reading, the method comprising:
- receiving an interface call at the packet creation interface, the call having parameters that identify a current consumption value and that identify a pointer referencing a buffer memory space for temporary storage of packet data;
accepting an existing buffer memory space having a protocol ID value corresponding to a process for decoding the packet and a type/subtype value for classifying at least one feature of the endpoint;
receiving a standard meter reading from the endpoint, having an endpoint type and subtype classification, the subtype classification corresponding to a capability of the endpoint that may be re-configured;
decoding the standard metering reading; and
identifying a type and subtype classification of the endpoint to determine whether the endpoint is capable of implementing an issued command.
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Abstract
Packet formats and related infrastructure for improved messaging and processing of commands in an AMR system are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method for identifying the features of an endpoint based on data encoded in a standard meter reading is provided. In this regard, the method includes receiving a standard meter reading having an endpoint type and subtype classification, wherein the subtype classification corresponds to a feature of the endpoint that may be re-configured. Once received, the standard metering reading is decoded. Then, the method identifies the classification of the endpoint with regard to type and subtype and determines whether the endpoint is capable of implementing a particular command.
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11 Claims
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1. A method of identifying the features of an endpoint having a packet creation interface, based on data encoded in a standard meter reading, the method comprising:
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receiving an interface call at the packet creation interface, the call having parameters that identify a current consumption value and that identify a pointer referencing a buffer memory space for temporary storage of packet data; accepting an existing buffer memory space having a protocol ID value corresponding to a process for decoding the packet and a type/subtype value for classifying at least one feature of the endpoint; receiving a standard meter reading from the endpoint, having an endpoint type and subtype classification, the subtype classification corresponding to a capability of the endpoint that may be re-configured; decoding the standard metering reading; and identifying a type and subtype classification of the endpoint to determine whether the endpoint is capable of implementing an issued command. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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