2.2. Simple Interaction Model
For the purposes of this proposal, here is a simple model on the interactions between consumers and suppliers:
Interaction | Initiated by | Targeted to | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
Ask | Consumer | Supplier | Communicate demand and request an offer. |
Offer/Bid | Supplier (or consumer) | Consumer (or supplier) | Offer available capacity for sale (or re-sale) and its cost for purchase. |
Purchase/Reject | Consumer (or supplier) | Supplier (or consumer) | Decision to accept or reject the offer. |
Restriction | Supplier | Consumer | Signal consumer to reduce consumption to avoid outage. |