Mesh network mobile unit with positioning system
First Claim
1. A mesh network mobile unit, comprising:
- a communications arrangement operable to provide two-way communication between the unit and a mesh network;
a regeneration arrangement operable to receive and retransmit signals between other mesh network mobile units and the mesh network;
a positioning system operable to determine the physical location of the unit and transmit information representing the physical location to the mesh network.
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Abstract
A mesh network mobile unit includes a communications arrangement operable to provide two-way communication between the unit and a mesh network and a regeneration arrangement operable to receive and retransmit signals between other mesh network mobile units and the mesh network. The unit also includes a power receiving arrangement operable to receive power from a power source, wherein the power source is selected from either an internal power source or an external power source and a power utilization arrangement operable to alternatively enable or disable the regeneration arrangement depending upon the selected power source. Embodiments of the invention also include a positioning system that determines the physical location of the mobile unit and uses the information to route signals to the unit.
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14 Claims
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1. A mesh network mobile unit, comprising:
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a communications arrangement operable to provide two-way communication between the unit and a mesh network;
a regeneration arrangement operable to receive and retransmit signals between other mesh network mobile units and the mesh network;
a positioning system operable to determine the physical location of the unit and transmit information representing the physical location to the mesh network. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method of operating a mobile mesh network, comprising:
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receiving information representing the physical location of a mesh network mobile unit; and
establishing communication with the mesh network mobile unit;
wherein the mobile unit is further operable to receive and retransmit signals between other mesh network mobile units and the mesh network. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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