Enhanced ZigBee mesh network with dormant mode activation
US8874734B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 9, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 28, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D30/70
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system, apparatus, and method for managing energy conservation in a mesh network of smart container monitoring system is provided. The monitoring unit and the monitored devices within each smart container form a first-tier network, and the smart containers in vicinity are wirelessly connected to form a second-tier mesh network. Each tier of network awakens per a defined procedure to allow for establishment of communication for a short amount of time.
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