Wireless communication network association and security for control of industrial equipment in harsh environments
US9756456B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 12, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 12, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY04S40/18
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical 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 associate the one or more welding-related devices with the short-range wireless communication network. The master node device further includes means for manually initiating association of the one or more welding-related devices with the short-range wireless communication network.
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