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Dynamic monitoring and authorization of an optimization device

  • US 9,875,344 B1
  • Filed: 09/05/2014
  • Issued: 01/23/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/05/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A computer-implemented method for authorizing initial operation of an optimization device in a network via a portal, the method comprising:

  • receiving an authorization request message at a portal from the optimization device, the authorization request message comprising information identifying a customer name and a customer location where the optimization device is deployed;

    processing at the portal, information in the authorization request message from the optimization device;

    determining that the optimization device is authorized for initial operation;

    determining capability parameters for the optimization device, the capability parameters including a plurality of expiry parameter thresholds at which the optimization device is to report device usage information to the portal while the optimization device is still authorized for use; and

    sending an authorization response message to the optimization device, the authorization response message comprising;

    the capability parameters for the optimization device including the plurality of expiry parameter thresholds andconfiguration information to establish a secure data channel between the optimization device and a remote software service provider;

    where the remote software service provider accesses the optimization device via the secure data channel.

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