Network and intelligent cell for providing sensing, bidirectional communications and control
US4918690A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 10, 1987 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 10, 2007 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P80/10
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A network for sensing, communcating and controlling including a plurality of cells. Each cell is identified by a permanent, unique identification number. Groups of cells are programmed to perform group functions and are assigned group identification numbers. Communication is performed via a medium using the cell identification numbers and group identification numbers.
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