Patent ID: 6853978
Filing Date: 2005-02-08
Classification: G06Q,Y04S,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A method of processing an order from a customer by a provider for an intelligent electronic device (“IED”), said IED capable of being utilized to manage an electrical power distribution system, said IED being characterized by at least one model and at least one type, said IED comprising storage operative to store software, said method comprising: (a) receiving by an order processing system, a first specification identifying a first IED to be ordered, said first specification identifying a particular of said at least one model and type; (b) receiving by said order processing system, a second specification identifying optional hardware to be installed in said first IED; (c) receiving by said order processing system, a third specification identifying software to be installed in said first IED including at least a portion thereof to be provided by said customer; (d) receiving by said order processing system, said portion of said software provided by said customer; (e) providing said first IED of said specified particular model and type; (f) installing said specified optional hardware into said first IED; (g) configuring said storage of said IED based on said software, including at least said portion thereof received from said customer; and (h) supplying said first IED to said customer wherein said first IED is capable of being utilized by said customer without further configuration according to said first, second and third specifications.