Transport layer and model for an advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) network

Abstract

Mesh networks, network devices, and computer program products for implementing a transport layer. The transport layer is operable to provide connection oriented transport layer services to at least one of an application layer, a presentation layer, and a session layer. The transport layer header flags essentially consist of: SYN, ACK, PSH, and RST.

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CROSS REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The present application claims the priority benefit of pending U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 989,967, titled “Efficient and Compact Transport Layer and Model for an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Network,” filed Nov. 25, 2007 (the “Provisional Application”). The complete disclosure of the Provisional Application is hereby incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.[0002]This application claims the benefit of priority to the following United States provisional patent applications which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety:[0003]Ser. No. 60 / 989,957 entitled “Point-to-Point Communication within a Mesh Network”, filed Nov. 25, 2007 (TR0004-PRO);[0004]Ser. No. 60 / 989,958 entitled “Creating And Managing A Mesh Network Including Network Association,” filed Nov. 25, 2007 (TR0005-PRO);[0005]Ser. No. 60 / 989,964 entitled “Route Optimization Within A Mesh Network,” filed Nov. 25, 2007 (TR0007-PRO);[0006]S...

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The Network layer performs network routing functions, and might also perform fragmentation and reassembly, and report delivery errors.

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