SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING RECEPTION OF DATA IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION ENVIRONMENTS
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Abstract
Generally described, the disclosed subject matter is directed to improving the reception of data in wireless communication environments. In accordance with one embodiment, a method is provided for improving the reception of meter data in an AMR system. In particular, the method includes obtaining a sample of data indicative of channel quality for each transmission channel in the operational frequency band of the endpoint device. Then, the data is analyzed and a determination is made as to whether the reception of data by the collection system can be improved. If the reception of data by the collection system can be improved, a command is generated for reprogramming the endpoint device. In one embodiment, the command includes channel reprogramming data for reprogramming the endpoint device.
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23 Claims
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21. An endpoint device, comprising:
- a communication device for receiving data and for transmitting data over an operational frequency band;
a memory storing at least one frequency-hopping table and frequency-hopping table reprogramming instructions;
a processor capable of executing the channel reprogramming instructions for obtaining channel reprogramming data from a command received by the communication device;
modifying the frequency channel table in accordance with the channel reprogramming data; and
storing the modified frequency channel table in the memory. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23)
- a communication device for receiving data and for transmitting data over an operational frequency band;
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