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Method for data exchange with a mobile asset considering communication link quality

US6487393B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 4, 1999
Grant dateNov 26, 2002
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Expiry dateOct 4, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W74/06
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for data exchange with a mobile asset including the step of comparing the quality of the communication link to a predetermined value prior to initiating the communication. Polling of a fleet of mobile assets may be scheduled by considering a map of the communication link quality along the route of the mobile assets. An optimal packet size may be selected for the data transfer by considering the quality of the communication link.

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