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System and method for a communication protocol for wireless sensor systems including systems with high priority asynchronous message and low priority synchronous message

US7426190B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 30, 2005
Grant dateSep 16, 2008
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Expiry dateNov 10, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02D30/70
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for initializing a wireless network is provided which includes discovering at least one node of the wireless network that is within hearing range of a base station of the wireless network, authenticating the at least one discovered node, assigning a node identifier to the at least one discovered node, and selecting a network frequency, at least one backup frequency, and a locally unique network identifier.

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