Monitoring device mesh network systems and methods
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1. A system for monitoring business machines using a mesh network, the system comprising:
- a plurality of field nodes comprising the mesh network, wherein at least a subset of the plurality of field nodes is each configured to;
monitor usage of a selected one of a first plurality of business machines to generate a first set of monitoring data; and
transmit the first set of monitoring data through other field nodes of the mesh network;
a base station node, in communication with the subset of the plurality of field nodes via the other field nodes; and
configure to;
receive the first set of monitoring data transmitted from each of the subset of the plurality of field nodes via the other field nodes; and
aggregate the received first set of monitoring data to generate an aggregated set of monitoring data; and
a consolidating server, in communication with the base station node, and configured to;
receive the aggregated set of monitoring data;
collect a second set of monitoring data from a second plurality of business machines via a second network distinct from the mesh network; and
identify a change in location of a field node of the plurality of field nodes based at least in part on a change in a routing table entry associated with the mesh network.
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Abstract
Methods, systems, devices, and software are described for data transmission to and from a monitored device via a mesh network. Monitoring devices report usage, status, location, and other pertinent data via a mesh network, and perhaps other networks as well. Novel data collection, transmission, and aggregation techniques are described. Data transfer may be bi-directional in order to manage and update device status and operation. The monitored device location may be tracked with the reported information.
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1. A system for monitoring business machines using a mesh network, the system comprising:
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a plurality of field nodes comprising the mesh network, wherein at least a subset of the plurality of field nodes is each configured to; monitor usage of a selected one of a first plurality of business machines to generate a first set of monitoring data; and transmit the first set of monitoring data through other field nodes of the mesh network; a base station node, in communication with the subset of the plurality of field nodes via the other field nodes; and
configure to;receive the first set of monitoring data transmitted from each of the subset of the plurality of field nodes via the other field nodes; and aggregate the received first set of monitoring data to generate an aggregated set of monitoring data; and a consolidating server, in communication with the base station node, and configured to; receive the aggregated set of monitoring data; collect a second set of monitoring data from a second plurality of business machines via a second network distinct from the mesh network; and identify a change in location of a field node of the plurality of field nodes based at least in part on a change in a routing table entry associated with the mesh network. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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4. A method of monitoring a location of a plurality of field nodes comprising a mesh network, the method comprising:
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monitoring a routing table for each of at least a subset of the plurality of field nodes in the mesh network; establishing location identification information for one or more of the subset of field nodes; identifying a change in the monitored routing table for at least one of the one or more of the subset of field nodes; and identifying a change in location for a first field node of the plurality of field nodes based at least in part on the identified change in the monitored routing table and the location identification information. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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