Data collection node that utilizes HTTP transfer protocols for autonomous data transfers
First Claim
1. A data collection node comprising:
- an interface for receiving signals from a sensor;
an interface for connecting said data collection node to a computer network; and
a controller for generating data based on measurements of said received signals and communicating that data to a server via said computer network.
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Abstract
A data collection node and method for using the same to autonomously collect data. The node has interfaces for receiving signals from a sensor, and for connecting the data collection node to a computer network. A controller in the node causes the node to be registered with a server connected to the computer network when the data collection node is first activated on the computer network. As part of the registration process, the server provides a Web page that provides access to data communicated by the controller. The controller generates data based on sensor measurements and communicates that data to the server via the computer network, preferably via HTTP. Users having access to the Web page can then access the data collected by the node. If a firewall is present between the server and the node, the controller preferably communicates with a proxy server.
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1. A data collection node comprising:
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an interface for receiving signals from a sensor;
an interface for connecting said data collection node to a computer network; and
a controller for generating data based on measurements of said received signals and communicating that data to a server via said computer network. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method for operating a computer network to collect data, said method comprising the steps of:
providing a data collection node connected to said network, said data collection node comprising;
an interface for receiving signals from a sensor; and
a controller for generating data based on measurements of said received signals and communicating that data to a server via said computer network;
causing said server to provide a web page for accessing data generated by said controller in response to receiving said registration message; and
causing said controller to send a message to said server containing data generated by said controller after said controller sends said registration message. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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