Patent ID: 8964974
Filing Date: 2015-02-24
Classification: G01D,G06F,G06Q,H04L,H04Q,Y02B,Y04S

Abstract:
1. A method comprising: configuring at least one computing device(s) to perform functions of: receiving, by a manufacturing tool and/or a key generator, a request to generate meter keys including one or more operational keys that are a subset of the meter keys and that secure commands that control an operation of a meter; generating the meter keys in accordance with the request; injecting the generated meter keys into the meter; encrypting with a public key at least the subset of the meter keys, wherein the public key is associated with a private key that is unknown to an entity performing the method; storing a file comprising the encrypted subset of the meter keys; and providing the stored file associated with the meter, wherein the file is associated with an identifier of the meter.