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Network and intelligent cell for providing sensing, bidirectional communications and control

  • US 5,844,888 A
  • Filed: 06/07/1995
  • Issued: 12/01/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/10/1987
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. In a network for sensing, communicating and controlling which comprises a plurality of cells, a method for establishing a communication link between a first cell and a second cell comprising the steps of:

  • determining the unique identification number (ID) assigned to each of said cells;

    broadcasting a first packet from said first cell which includes the IDs of said first cell and said second cell;

    rebroadcasting a modified first packet by each of said cells other than said first cell and said second cell receiving said first packet, said rebroadcasted modified first packet including the ID of each cell rebroadcasting said first packet;

    receiving said modified first packet by said second cell and replying to said modified first packet with a reply packet, said reply packet including the IDs of said rebroadcasting cells included in said modified first packet;

    receiving said reply packet by said first cell;

    assigning said rebroadcasting cells as repeaters, thereby forming a communications link between said first and second cells.

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