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Wireless communication network for control of industrial equipment in harsh environments

US10286475B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 12, 2013
Grant dateMay 14, 2019
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Expiry dateJul 2, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W4/80
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In certain embodiments, a system includes a master node device. The master node device includes communication circuitry configured to facilitate communication with a welding power supply unit via a long-range communication link, and to facilitate wireless communication with one or more welding-related devices via a short-range wireless communication network.

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