Periodic interference avoidance in a wireless radio frequency communication system
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1. A system for transmitting and receiving radio frequency communication in an environment where there is periodic interference, comprising:
- (a) means for transmitting a communications message via wireless radio frequency communication;
(b) sync means comprising;
(b1) sensing means for sensing periodic interference; and
(b2) means, coupled with said sensing means, for generating a sync signal that tracks an alternating current associated with a power main which is representative of the timing of said periodic interference and controlling said transmitting means to effect radio frequency transmission of a communication message according to the sync signal, so as to tend to avoid errors in radio frequency communication due to said periodic interference.
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Abstract
A hierarchical communication system is described whereby periodic interference can be detected and avoided utilizing constituents'"'"' computer controllers and sync signals generated in response to the interference. The use of a predictive sync signal allows radio frequency communication to be optimally timed to efficiently make use of the interference-free time within the periodic interference signal.
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19 Claims
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1. A system for transmitting and receiving radio frequency communication in an environment where there is periodic interference, comprising:
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(a) means for transmitting a communications message via wireless radio frequency communication; (b) sync means comprising; (b1) sensing means for sensing periodic interference; and (b2) means, coupled with said sensing means, for generating a sync signal that tracks an alternating current associated with a power main which is representative of the timing of said periodic interference and controlling said transmitting means to effect radio frequency transmission of a communication message according to the sync signal, so as to tend to avoid errors in radio frequency communication due to said periodic interference. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method of transmitting and receiving wireless communication in an environment where there is periodic and non-periodic interference, comprising the steps of:
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sensing interference; generating a sync waveform that tracks an alternating current signal associated with a power main; determining whether the sensed interference tracks the sync waveform; and selectively conducting wireless communication if the sensed interference tracks the sync waveform, so as to tend to avoid communication errors due to said periodic interference. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A wireless communication device comprising:
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a receiver that wirelessly receives messages and detects interference; a transmitter that wirelessly transmits messages; a synchronization circuit that tracks an alternating current cycle associated with a power main; a controller which interacts with said receiver and said transmitter pursuant to a communication protocol for managing exchanges of messages; said controller coordinates with said synchronization circuit and said receiver to identify periodic interference that is synchronous with the alternating current cycle associated with the power main; and said controller adapting said protocol for operation when periodic interference is identified. - View Dependent Claims (19)
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