Controlling end nodes of a low-power wide area network
US11297571B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 17, 2018 |
| Grant date | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 20, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D30/70
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The invention provides a method and apparatus for managing end nodes of a Low-Power Wide Area Network. A mode change command indicating a desire to switch the operating mode of each of a plurality of end nodes is broadcast. A determination is made as to whether all the end nodes have switched mode to match the desired operating mode, and the mode change command is rebroadcast if it is determined that not all end nodes have appropriately switched mode.
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