SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR NETWORK DATA TRANSFER
First Claim
1. A method of exchanging information in an environment between users, the method comprisingtransmitting, from a badge, without routing through a network gateway, a signal with a packet comprising an identifier and a time stamp;
- receiving, at the badge, without routing through the network gateway, one or more signals with packets that contain data comprising an identifier and a time stamp from one or more other badges, wherein the badge simultaneously transmits the packet and receives the one or more packets;
connecting to the network gateway; and
transmitting data from the one or more packets to a hub through the network gateway.
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Abstract
Provided herein are systems and methods of transferring data between badges in an environment. The badges can simultaneously transmit and receive data. The badges can transmit and receive data without routing through a network gateway. The badges can transmit and receive data through a Bluetooth transmitter and receiver. At least a fraction of the badges can be connected to the network gateway. The badges can form a mesh such that devices can communicate by signal hopping. In some cases the badges can modulate their signal frequency to optimize battery usage.
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1. A method of exchanging information in an environment between users, the method comprising
transmitting, from a badge, without routing through a network gateway, a signal with a packet comprising an identifier and a time stamp; -
receiving, at the badge, without routing through the network gateway, one or more signals with packets that contain data comprising an identifier and a time stamp from one or more other badges, wherein the badge simultaneously transmits the packet and receives the one or more packets; connecting to the network gateway; and transmitting data from the one or more packets to a hub through the network gateway. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. An electronic badge for exchanging information in an environment between users, the electronic badge comprising:
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a communication interface configured to transmit, without routing through a network gateway, a signal with a packet comprising an identifier and a time stamp; and a computer processor in communication with the communication interface, wherein the computer processor is programmed to; receive, without routing through the network gateway, one or more signals with packets that contain data comprising an identifier and a time stamp from one or more other badges, wherein the electronic badge simultaneously transmits the packet and receives the one or more packets; and generate signals for connecting to the network gateway, wherein the communication interface is further configured to transmit data from the one or more packets to a hub through the network gateway when the electronic badge is connected to the network gateway. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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