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Method for reporting and accumulating data in a wireless communication network

  • US 8,023,441 B2
  • Filed: 12/20/2005
  • Issued: 09/20/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/20/2004
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for coordinating communication in a wireless sensor network, comprising:

  • associating a first node with a wireless sensor network including at least two nodes associated with each other in a parent/child relationship, the first node being associated with the wireless sensor network such that the first node functions as a parent or child to at least one other node; and

    determining a wake up time for the first node to wake up and listen for or broadcast a signal regarding communication with a parent or child node, the wake up time being determined based on a detected temperature at the first node, wherein determining further comprises;

    determining a wake up time period;

    determining an elapsed time;

    comparing the elapsed time to the wake up time period;

    controlling the first node to wake up when the elapsed time equals the wake up time period; and

    wherein the elapsed time is adjusted based on the detected temperature.

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