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Keep alive method for RFD devices

  • US 8,644,999 B2
  • Filed: 06/15/2011
  • Issued: 02/04/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/15/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for a network controller of a home energy management system with at least one memory storing executable instructions for the method, comprising:

  • sending a communication message to one or more reduced function devices communicatively connected to the home network;

    retrieving an application level response or acknowledgement from the one or more reduced function devices of the home network; and

    determining a sleep schedule for each of the reduced function devices communicatively connected on the home network.

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