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Multi-tiered network for gathering detected condition information

  • US 20070103305A1
  • Filed: 11/08/2005
  • Published: 05/10/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/08/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A multi-tiered network for gathering detected condition information, said network comprising:

  • a first tier composed of a plurality of first tier nodes, wherein said plurality of first tier nodes comprises a radio frequency identification device (RFID) circuit and a sensor for detecting a condition;

    a second tier composed of at least one second tier node operable to receive the detected condition information from at least one of the plurality of first tier nodes in a substantially autonomous manner, said at least one second tier node comprising an RFID circuit, a power source, and circuitry for at least one of storing, processing, and transmitting the detected condition information; and

    a third tier composed of a third tier node, wherein the third tier node is configured to receive the detected condition information from at least one second tier node, and wherein the third tier node comprises an RFID receiver and circuitry for at least one of storing and processing the detected condition information.

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