Self-configuring communication networks for use with process control systems
US7933594B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 17, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 26, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 10, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P90/80
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed herein are methods, apparatus and articles of manufacture for configuring a communication network associated with a plurality of wireless enabled field devices. The disclosed methods, apparatus and articles of manufacture may compare identification information associated with a wireless enabled field device to configuration database information. Configuration information associated with the wireless enabled field device may be retrieved based on the comparison of the identification information to the configuration database information. The retrieved configuration information is sent to the wireless enabled field device via at least one wireless communication link to configure the wireless enabled field device.
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