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Low-power autonomous node for mesh communication network

  • US 20060029061A1
  • Filed: 10/06/2004
  • Published: 02/09/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/27/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. In a packet communications network having a mesh structure of at least first, second and third intelligent nodes, each said intelligent node comprising:

  • a receiver capable of receiving packets on at least one preselected channel;

    a transmitter capable of transmitting packets to at least said second intelligent node via at least said third intelligent node;

    data storage for storing information containable in packets and information about directed links to at least said second and said third intelligent nodes;

    an autonomous power source;

    an internal time reference; and

    a controller for selecting modes of power consumption, said controller coupled to said internal time reference and to said data storage, said controller being operative to manage power consumption of itself while maintaining communication with other intelligent nodes according to a schedule for point-to-point communication.

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