Method and system for communication link prediction in distributed robotic networks
US10425954B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 10, 2018 |
| Grant date | Sep 24, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 10, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W84/22
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
This disclosure relates generally to distributed robotic networks, and more particularly to communication link-prediction in the distributed robotic networks. In one embodiment, robots in a robotic network, which are mobile, can establish communication with a cloud network through a fog node, wherein the fog node is a static node. A robot can directly communicate with a fog node (R2F) if the fog node is in the communication range of the robot. If there is no fog node in the communication range of the robot, then the robot can establish communication with another robot (R2R) and indirectly communicate with the fog node through the connected robot. Communication link prediction is used to identify one or more communication links that can be used by a robot for establishing communication with the cloud network. A link that satisfies requirements in terms of link quality and any other parameter is used for communication purpose.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.