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Modular RF communication module for automated home and vehicle systems

US6374079B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 11, 2000
Grant dateApr 16, 2002
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Expiry dateMay 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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