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Optimization of polling protocols in sensor networks

  • US 9,078,259 B2
  • Filed: 08/27/2013
  • Issued: 07/07/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/29/2010
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method comprising:

  • determining a respective cost contribution of at least one network node in a set of network nodes, wherein the respective cost contribution comprises an energy-consumption metric associated with the at least one network node;

    assigning, to the at least one network node, a respective polling interval based at least in part on the respective cost contribution of the at least one network node; and

    during a timeslot selected according to the respective polling interval, (a) polling the at least one network node and (b) as a result of the polling, receiving from the at least one network node one or more of network-node data and environment data.

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