Itron has patented a method for controlling access to resources on a network communication device’s message bus. The technique involves processing a unique access policy file for each process, allowing access based on resource permissions indicated in the file. This innovation enhances security and resource management in network communication. GlobalData’s report on Itron gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Access control method for network communication device resources
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11888748B2) outlines a method and system for controlling access to resources through a hosted distributed intelligence (DI) application communicating with an agent on a network communications device. The agent, equipped with an access policy file securely associated with it, interacts with the DI application to expose resources of the device based on the access policy file. This allows for the provision of access to specific resources as indicated by the access policy file, enabling functionalities such as metering data exposure, load control switch operation, data gathering related to energy usage, and peer-to-peer communications with other devices.
Furthermore, the patent describes a system where the network communications device includes an agent container housing multiple agents prioritized based on their functions. The agents, configured with access policy files specifying permissions and limitations, communicate with the DI application to provide access to resources. The access policy files, organized in XML statements, govern various aspects such as publicizing agent features, subscription accessibility, network data limits, and resource consumption control. Additionally, the system includes features like electricity usage metrology circuitry, access control functions determining resource consumption limits, and alarm triggers based on sensor measurements. The patent also covers computer-readable media storing instructions for configuring the system to control resource access, emphasizing the communication between the DI application and agents on the network communications device to facilitate resource exposure and utilization.
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