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Method and apparatus for determining system node positions

US10436875B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 15, 2011
Grant dateOct 8, 2019
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Expiry dateNov 25, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W84/02
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Various methods for determining a configuration of a communications system are provided, including methods for determining system node positions. One example method includes generating a node attribute information segment, and adding the node attribute information segment to an attribute information message at a position within the attribute information message indicative of a position of a node within a series string of communications connections. Some of the methods may be implemented within the context of an asset locating system that analyzes the timing of wireless signals to determine a location of the source of the signal. Related systems and apparatuses are also provided.

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