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Network and intelligent cell for providing sensing, bidirectional communications and control

US4918690A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 10, 1987
Grant dateApr 17, 1990
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Expiry dateNov 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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