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;
executing an application programming interface comprising functions for managing the home area network;
receiving, via the paired communication link and from the computing device, a function call for the application programming interface that corresponds to instructions originating from the head-end system, wherein the paired communication link is limited to communicating inter-processor commands comprising function calls of the application programming interface,generating, via execution of the application programming interface, a command based on the function call,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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20 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; executing an application programming interface comprising functions for managing the home area network; receiving, via the paired communication link and from the computing device, a function call for the application programming interface that corresponds to instructions originating from the head-end system, wherein the paired communication link is limited to communicating inter-processor commands comprising function calls of the application programming interface, generating, via execution of the application programming interface, a command based on the function call, 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, wherein the paired communication link is limited to communicating inter-processor commands comprising function calls of the application programming interface, the management device comprising; a network interface device configured for receiving, via the paired communication link, an inter-processor command corresponding to the command from the head-end system; 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, from the inter-processor command, 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, wherein the command included in the message comprises a function call for an application programming interface of the management device. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. 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, wherein the paired communication link is limited to communicating inter-processor commands comprising function calls of the application programming interface; establishing the home area network between the management device and a terminal device, wherein a command corresponding to instructions from the head-end system causes the terminal device to perform a function; and communicating to the terminal device via the data network and the home area network, wherein communicating the command comprises; receiving, by the management device and from the computing device, an inter-processor command comprising a function call for an application programming interface comprising functions for managing the home area network, generating, by the management device, the command based on the function call, and transmitting, by the management device, the command to the terminal device. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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