Modular RF communication module for automated home and vehicle systems
US6374079B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 11, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 16, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 11, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2012/2841
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A RF communication module for enabling RF data communication in a wireless communication system is provided. The communication module comprises, a transmitter/receive circuitry for transmitting and receiving data, a RF chipset and microcontroller for enabling and controlling various functions of the RF communication module, an antennae circuitry for enabling function of the transmitter/receive circuitry and a data port for enabling serial communication between the RF module and connected components of a host device, characterized in that the RF communication module functions as a slave module or a controlling module dependent on the host device.
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