Wireless communication network power optimization for control of industrial equipment in harsh environments
US9449498B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 12, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 12, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D30/70
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In certain embodiments, a system includes a master node device. The master node device includes communication circuitry configured to facilitate communication with a welding power supply unit via a long-range communication link, and to facilitate wireless communication with one or more welding-related devices via a short-range wireless communication network. The master node device also includes control circuitry configured to manage power consumption of on-board batteries of the master node device and the one or more welding-related devices.
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