Patent ID: 8818743
Filing Date: 2014-08-26
Classification: G01D,H04Q,Y02B,Y04S

Abstract:
1. An energy meter comprising: metering circuitry configured to monitor energy consumption; memory storing firmware comprising internal function configured to control elements of the metering circuitry; an input/output port or a communications device configured to receive customized instructions; and a processor configured to: control the metering circuitry; receive the customized instructions from the input/output port or the communications device, wherein the customized instructions are configured to provide additional control of the elements of the metering circuitry beyond the internal functions of the firmware; interpret the customized instructions; and execute the customized instructions utilizing the internal functions of the firmware by injecting information into an incoming or an outgoing communication from the input/output port or the communications device, wherein the information injected into the incoming or the outgoing communication is based at least in part on the customized instruction, wherein the information comprises a tag configured to provide a destination for the outgoing communication.