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IoT networking extension with bi-directional packet relay

US10455640B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 30, 2017
Grant dateOct 22, 2019
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Expiry dateDec 30, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W84/18
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An Internet of Things (IoT) device includes a transceiver to transmit and receive data packets. The IoT device also includes a controller to alternate between upstream and downstream relaying of data packets via the transceiver.

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