Node migration
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1. A method, comprising the steps of:
- periodically sending an Advanced Meter Reading (AMR) beacon from a node at a first regular time interval, the AMR beacon containing a register identification (ID) and a reading detected by the node;
periodically listening, at the node, for a hail message such that instances of listening occur at a second regular time interval smaller than the first regular time interval;
receiving the hail message at the node;
processing the hail message at the node; and
suspending the step of periodically sending an AMR beacon from the node.
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Abstract
A method includes periodically sending an Advanced Meter Reading (AMR) beacon from a node at a first regular time interval, the AMR beacon containing a register identification (ID) and a reading detected by the node, and periodically listening, at the node, for a hail message such that instances of listening occur at a second regular time interval smaller than the first regular time interval. The node can also be configured to receive a mobile command from a mobile transceiver, as well as a Network System Status Request and a parent assignment command from a stationary transceiver.
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1. A method, comprising the steps of:
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periodically sending an Advanced Meter Reading (AMR) beacon from a node at a first regular time interval, the AMR beacon containing a register identification (ID) and a reading detected by the node; periodically listening, at the node, for a hail message such that instances of listening occur at a second regular time interval smaller than the first regular time interval; receiving the hail message at the node; processing the hail message at the node; and suspending the step of periodically sending an AMR beacon from the node. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A node, comprising:
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a processor; and logic processed by the processor to periodically send an Advanced Meter Reading (AMR) beacon from a node at a first regular time interval, the AMR beacon containing a register identification (ID) and a reading detected by the node, periodically listen for a hail message such that instances of listening occur at a second regular time interval smaller than the first regular time interval, receive the hail message at the node, process the hail message at the node, and suspend the step of periodically sending an AMR beacon from the node. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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