Discovery method for wireless communication systems
US11356835B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 21, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 17, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W52/24
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed is a wireless communication system, including one or more monitoring devices and one or more asset tag devices. The one or more monitoring devices are configured to: transmit a beacon frame on at least one first communication channel and listen to the second communication channel. The one or more asset tag devices are configured to: scan at least one first communication channel to receive at least one beacon frame; select a monitoring device; switch to the second communication channel indicated in the beacon frame; and initiate communication with the selected monitoring device on the second communication channel. The selected monitoring device is further configured to communicate with the one or more asset tag devices on the second communication channel. Also disclosed are discovery methods, an asset tag device and a monitoring device for the wireless communication system.
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