Patent ID: 8310341
Filing Date: 2012-11-13
Classification: G01D,Y02B,Y04S

Abstract:
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.