Hybrid wireless network for data collection and distribution
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1. A method of transporting data, the method comprising the steps of:
- (a) causing a mobile access point to physically traverse a route along which a plurality of client devices are located, the client devices having at most local area connection access;
(b) as the mobile access point enters into proximity to a first client device, causing the mobile access point to bidirectionally communicate with the proximate first client device, accepting outgoing data from the proximate client device and transmitting to the proximate client device any previously received data intended therefore; and
(c) storing, at the mobile access point, data received from the proximate first client device for subsequent transmission to a network access point or directly to a second client device when the mobile access point enters into proximity to the network access point or the second client device.
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Abstract
An electronic data transport system includes a mobile access point and a carrier for moving the mobile access point over a surface and/or water route. The mobile access point includes a communications module for wirelessly transmitting data to and receiving data from one or more client devices when the client device is in proximity to the mobile access point.
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1. A method of transporting data, the method comprising the steps of:
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(a) causing a mobile access point to physically traverse a route along which a plurality of client devices are located, the client devices having at most local area connection access; (b) as the mobile access point enters into proximity to a first client device, causing the mobile access point to bidirectionally communicate with the proximate first client device, accepting outgoing data from the proximate client device and transmitting to the proximate client device any previously received data intended therefore; and (c) storing, at the mobile access point, data received from the proximate first client device for subsequent transmission to a network access point or directly to a second client device when the mobile access point enters into proximity to the network access point or the second client device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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