Patent ID: 9635054
Date: 2017-04-25
CPC Classifications: H04L

Claim:
1. A method comprising: receiving a communication through a network by a communication module, wherein the network connects a plurality of endpoints, including a first endpoint associated with a first location that includes the communication module, a metrology module capable of measuring consumption of a resource at the first location, and a communication path between the communication module and the metrology module, wherein the communication module and the metrology module communicate using a secure paired channel on the communication path, wherein the secure paired channel was established by exchanging a pairing key between the communication module and the metrology module, wherein the communication contains security data sent to establish a secure channel between a central system and the communication module of the first endpoint and wherein the pairing key and the security data are distinct; using the pairing key to securely send the security data from the communication module to the metrology module by transmitting the security data through the secure paired channel within the first endpoint; receiving a second communication through the network by the communication module through the secure channel of the network; and using the pairing key to securely send the second communication received by the communication module to the metrology module through the secure paired channel within the first endpoint.