Methods and systems for sending messages regarding an emergency that occurred at a facility
US8710982B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 29, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 29, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 16, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W76/50
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods are disclosed for sending messages regarding an emergency at a facility. The messages can be sent to an emergency response service or directly to another facility through a wireless mesh network. The wireless mesh network can comprise one or more nodes that route measurement data, such as utility meter reading data. The emergency messages can be assigned a higher priority so that they travel through the wireless mesh network more quickly. A device receiving an emergency message may identify the address of the associated facility, for example, by identifying an address associated with utility service also provided at the same facility. The address can be forwarded to an emergency response service and a confirmation or other message may be sent back to the facility. A device at a facility may receive various messages from a control center, such as a weather center, over the wireless mesh network.
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