Wireless environmental data capture system and method for mesh networking
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1. A system for wireless communication, comprising:
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memory encoded with one or more computer programs that, when executed by the one or more processors, causes the one or more processors to;
wirelessly communicate with a plurality of input capture devices via at least a first wireless mesh network, wherein a first one of the plurality of input capture devices includes a camera and a second one of the plurality of input capture devices is configured to detect one or more of a temperature, a motion, a moisture, a sound, and a presence of one or more chemicals;
control, via the first wireless mesh network, at least one of a setting or a functionality of a first subset of the plurality of input capture devices;
directly communicate with a second subset of the plurality of input capture devices,wherein each of the second subset of the plurality of input capture devices has one or more sensors for independently acquiring environmental data,wherein each of the second subset of the plurality of input capture devices is operable for wireless cross-communication directly with one or more input capture devices of the first subset of the plurality of input capture devices or the second subset of the plurality of input capture devices, independent of a remote control device, thereby forming at least a portion of the first wireless mesh network, andwherein at least one input capture device of the second subset of the plurality of input capture devices is operable to transmit inputs from one input capture device of the plurality of input capture devices to another input capture device of the plurality of input capture devices, thereby extending a maximum operating radio range of the first wireless mesh network;
receive, via a second communication network, data from the remote control device for controlling one or more of the plurality of input capture devices, wherein the first wireless mesh network operates independently from operation of the second communication network;
activate a trigger event or alarm based, at least in part, on receiving an indication of a detection or lack of detection of an input by at least one input capture device of the plurality of input capture devices, wherein the trigger event or alarm causes a notification to be sent for delivery to the remote device; and
control, via the first wireless mesh network, one or more devices based on environmental data acquired by one or more of the plurality of input capture devices.
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Abstract
A mesh network-based environmental data capture system and method for providing communication between a base system having at least one wireless input capture device ICD(s) and other ICD(s), wherein the ICD(s) are capable of smart cross-communication with each other and remote access to their inputs via a server computer, including the steps of providing this base system; at least one user accessing the ICDs and inputs remotely via a user interface through a remote server computer and/or electronic device communicating with it, for providing a secure surveillance system with extended inputs range and wireless smart cross-communication for monitoring a target environment.
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1. A system for wireless communication, comprising:
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one or more processors; and memory encoded with one or more computer programs that, when executed by the one or more processors, causes the one or more processors to; wirelessly communicate with a plurality of input capture devices via at least a first wireless mesh network, wherein a first one of the plurality of input capture devices includes a camera and a second one of the plurality of input capture devices is configured to detect one or more of a temperature, a motion, a moisture, a sound, and a presence of one or more chemicals; control, via the first wireless mesh network, at least one of a setting or a functionality of a first subset of the plurality of input capture devices; directly communicate with a second subset of the plurality of input capture devices, wherein each of the second subset of the plurality of input capture devices has one or more sensors for independently acquiring environmental data, wherein each of the second subset of the plurality of input capture devices is operable for wireless cross-communication directly with one or more input capture devices of the first subset of the plurality of input capture devices or the second subset of the plurality of input capture devices, independent of a remote control device, thereby forming at least a portion of the first wireless mesh network, and wherein at least one input capture device of the second subset of the plurality of input capture devices is operable to transmit inputs from one input capture device of the plurality of input capture devices to another input capture device of the plurality of input capture devices, thereby extending a maximum operating radio range of the first wireless mesh network; receive, via a second communication network, data from the remote control device for controlling one or more of the plurality of input capture devices, wherein the first wireless mesh network operates independently from operation of the second communication network; activate a trigger event or alarm based, at least in part, on receiving an indication of a detection or lack of detection of an input by at least one input capture device of the plurality of input capture devices, wherein the trigger event or alarm causes a notification to be sent for delivery to the remote device; and control, via the first wireless mesh network, one or more devices based on environmental data acquired by one or more of the plurality of input capture devices. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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4. A system for wireless communication, comprising:
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one or more processors; and memory encoded with one or more computer programs that, when executed by the one or more processors, causes the one or more processors to; wirelessly communicate with a plurality of input capture devices via at least a first wireless mesh network; control at least one of a setting or a functionality of a first subset of the plurality of input capture devices, independent of a control by a remote control device via at least a second communication network; and directly communicate with a second subset of the plurality of input capture devices, wherein each of the second subset of input capture devices has one or more sensors for independently capturing environmental data and wherein each of the second subset of input capture devices is operable for wireless cross-communication directly with one or more input capture devices of the first subset and/or the second subset, independent of the remote control device, for forming at least a portion of the first wireless mesh network. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method, comprising:
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controlling, via a first wireless mesh network, at least one of a setting or a functionality of a plurality of wireless input capture devices, independent of control by a remote control device via at least a second communication network; directly communicating with at least one of the wireless input capture devices, wherein the at least one wireless input capture device includes one or more sensors for independently detecting and recording inputs, a processor, a memory, and a transmitter/receiver; identifying a first input capture device, a second input capture device, and an intermediate input capture device of the wireless input capture devices, wherein the first input capture device and the second input capture device are configured to communicate with each other via a communication path of the first wireless mesh network, the communication path established through the intermediate input capture device; receiving from the remote control device a request for input data; and in response to the request for input data, sending at least a portion of the input data captured independently by the first input capture device or the second input capture device for viewing via the remote control device. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. A non-transitory computer-readable medium encoded with one or more computer programs that, when executed by one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform actions comprising:
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wirelessly communicating with at least one of a plurality of input capture devices via at least a first wireless mesh network; controlling at least one of a setting or a functionality of a first subset of the plurality of input capture devices, independent of control by a remote control device that is configured to communicate with at least one of the first subset of input capture devices via at least a second communication network; and directly communicating with a second subset of the plurality of the plurality of input capture devices, wherein each of the second subset of input capture devices has one or more sensors for independently capturing environmental data and wherein each of the second subset of input capture devices is operable for wireless cross-communication directly with one or more input capture devices of the first subset and/or the second subset, independent of the remote control device, for forming at least a portion of the first wireless mesh network. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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