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1 Scope ............................................................................................................................. 405

2 References ..................................................................................................................... 405
3 Definitions .................................................................................................................... 405
3.1 Terms defined elsewhere ................................................................................ 405
3.2 Terms defined in this Recommendation ......................................................... 406

4 Abbreviations and acronyms ........................................................................................ 406

5 Conventions .................................................................................................................. 406
6 Overview of smart metering ......................................................................................... 406
6.1 Smart grids and smart metering ...................................................................... 407
6.2 Technical overview of smart metering ........................................................... 408

6.3 USN-based smart metering services ............................................................... 408
7 Smart metering service scenarios ................................................................................. 410
7.1 Scenario I: Regularly scheduled remote meter reading .................................. 410

7.2 Scenario II: On-demand remote meter reading .............................................. 410
7.3 Scenario III: Demand response ...................................................................... 411
7.4 Scenario IV: Tariff configuration ................................................................... 412
7.5 Scenario V: Meter reading data aggregation .................................................. 413

8 Network and USN requirements for smart metering services ...................................... 414
8.1 Time synchronization ..................................................................................... 414
8.2 Reliable information delivery ......................................................................... 414
8.3 Minimal time delay ......................................................................................... 414

8.4 Real-time delivery of meter reading data ....................................................... 415
8.5 Bidirectional communication between meters and operators ......................... 415
8.6 Security support including the authorization of operator and data
confidentiality ................................................................................................. 415
8.7 Authentication of smart meters ...................................................................... 415
8.8 Meter reading data processing ........................................................................ 415
8.9 Monitoring and management of smart meters ................................................ 415

9 USN capabilities for smart metering services .............................................................. 416
9.1 Time synchronization ..................................................................................... 416
9.2 Reliable transmission ...................................................................................... 416

9.3 Scalability ....................................................................................................... 416
9.4 Mobility support ............................................................................................. 416
9.5 Delivery latency .............................................................................................. 416
9.6 Fault detection and recovery .......................................................................... 416
9.7 Security supporting confidentiality, integrity check, authorization and
authentication ................................................................................................. 416
9.8 Connectivity ................................................................................................... 417

Rec. ITU-T Y.4251/F.747.1 (06/2012) 403