Method and apparatus for controlling energy expanding of sensor network nodes
US9614648B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 19, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 4, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 26, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D30/70
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for controlling energy expended by sensor network nodes is disclosed. The method comprises steps of acquiring energy information that is indicative of an energy status of a node in the network and adjusting at least one data transmission parameter according to the energy information. In a wireless network where the communication capacity and power energy of sensor nodes are limited, the invention provides the capability of efficiently utilizing the network resources, conserving power consumption of sensor nodes, and prolonging the life of the sensor network.
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