Switch Table Update using Demotion Command in PRIME
    31.
    发明申请
    Switch Table Update using Demotion Command in PRIME 审中-公开
    在PRIME中使用Demotion命令切换表更新

    公开(公告)号:US20130194975A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-08-01

    申请号:US13749486

    申请日:2013-01-24

    Abstract: Embodiments of methods and systems for switch table update using demotion command in PRIME are presented. In one embodiment, the method is performed by a power line communication (PLC) device. For example, the PLC device may be a data concentrator. In such an embodiment, the method may include receiving a request for registration from a node in a PLC network. The method may also include determining whether the node was previously included in the network according to an alternate network topology configuration. Additionally, the method may include issuing a notification to a group of switch nodes in the network instructing the switch nodes to update respective switch tables in response to a determination that the node was previously included in the network according to an alternate network topology configuration.

    Abstract translation: 介绍了在PRIME中使用降级命令进行切换表更新的方法和系统的实施例。 在一个实施例中,该方法由电力线通信(PLC)装置执行。 例如,PLC设备可以是数据集中器。 在这样的实施例中,该方法可以包括从PLC网络中的节点接收注册请求。 该方法还可以包括根据备用网络拓扑配置来确定节点是否先前包括在网络中。 此外,该方法可以包括向网络中的一组交换节点发出通知,指示交换机节点根据替代的网络拓扑配置来响应于先前将该节点包括在网络中的确定来更新相应的交换机表。

    Adaptive Sub-Band Algorithm for Point-To-Point Communication in PLC Networks
    32.
    发明申请
    Adaptive Sub-Band Algorithm for Point-To-Point Communication in PLC Networks 有权
    PLC网络点对点通信的自适应子带算法

    公开(公告)号:US20130182719A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-07-18

    申请号:US13738883

    申请日:2013-01-10

    CPC classification number: H04B3/542 H04B3/54 H04L7/0079 H04L25/028 H04L25/0286

    Abstract: Embodiments of methods and systems for adaptive sub-band point-to-point communication are presented. In one embodiment a method includes performing functions using a power line communication (PLC) transmitter device. The method may include generating a first data packet having a first adaptive sub-band information set, the first sub-band information set comprising information to be used by a PLC receiver for determining a sub-band hopping pattern. The method may also include transmitting the first data packet on a first PLC sub-band. Additionally, the method may include hopping to a second PLC sub-band, and generating a second data packet having a second adaptive sub-band information set, the second sub-band information set comprising information to be used by the PLC receiver for determine the sub-band hopping pattern. The method may further include transmitting the second data packet on the second PLC sub-band.

    Abstract translation: 提出了自适应子带点对点通信的方法和系统的实施例。 在一个实施例中,一种方法包括使用电力线通信(PLC)发射机设备来执行功能。 该方法可以包括生成具有第一自适应子带信息集的第一数据分组,第一子带信息集包括由PLC接收机用于确定子带跳频模式的信息。 该方法还可以包括在第一PLC子带上发送第一数据分组。 此外,该方法可以包括跳跃到第二PLC子带,以及生成具有第二自适应子带信息集的第二数据分组,第二子带信息集包括由PLC接收机使用的信息,以确定 子带跳频图案。 该方法还可以包括在第二PLC子带上发送第二数据分组。

    Joining Process for G3 Networks
    33.
    发明申请
    Joining Process for G3 Networks 有权
    G3网络连接流程

    公开(公告)号:US20130094597A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-04-18

    申请号:US13655414

    申请日:2012-10-18

    Abstract: Systems and methods for routing protocols for power line communications (PLC) are described. In some embodiments, a method performed by a PLC device, such as a PLC meter, may include identifying at least one bootstrapping agent and a personal area network (PAN) identifier for one or more networks that are operating within a personal operating space of the PLC device. The device selects a target bootstrapping agent to use for the join process with a target network. The target bootstrapping agent may be selected from a list of bootstrapping agents associated with the target PAN identifier. If the attempt to join the target network fails, then the device further determines if other bootstrapping agents are associated with the target PAN identifier. The device selects an alternate target bootstrapping agent from the other bootstrapping agents that are associated with the target PAN identifier and reattempts the join process.

    Abstract translation: 描述了用于电力线通信(PLC)的路由协议的系统和方法。 在一些实施例中,由诸如PLC计量器之类的PLC设备执行的方法可以包括标识在一个或多个网络中运行的至少一个引导代理和个人区域网络(PAN)标识符,所述网络在个人操作空间内操作 PLC设备。 设备选择目标引导代理用于与目标网络的连接进程。 可以从与目标PAN标识符相关联的引导代理的列表中选择目标引导代理。 如果加入目标网络的尝试失败,则设备进一步确定其他引导代理是否与目标PAN标识符相关联。 设备从与目标PAN标识符相关联的其他引导代理中选择备用目标引导代理,并重新尝试连接进程。

    Advanced switch node selection for power line communications network

    公开(公告)号:US12255783B2

    公开(公告)日:2025-03-18

    申请号:US18465219

    申请日:2023-09-12

    Abstract: An algorithm for the promotion of terminal nodes to switch nodes in a PLC network reduces overall network overhead and collisions, while ensuring the appropriate selection of a switch node and minimizing the number of levels in a PLC network. It also ensures that the terminal nodes with appropriate signal-to-noise ratios (SNRs) are promoted. It is desirable to have a network with fewer levels. The disclosed approach favors the nodes that are closer to the DC to promote them as switch nodes. This is achieved by waiting for a smaller number of PNPDUs for a node that is closer to the DC in comparison to a node that is farther away from the DC.

    Determining super frame packet generation times

    公开(公告)号:US12252035B2

    公开(公告)日:2025-03-18

    申请号:US17461834

    申请日:2021-08-30

    Abstract: In examples, a vehicular battery management system (BMS) comprises a set of battery cells and a secondary network node coupled to the set of battery cells. The secondary network node is configured to measure a parameter in the set of battery cells and generate a packet containing the parameter. The packet indicates a number of super frame slots that have elapsed from a start time of a super frame to the generation of the packet. The secondary network node is configured to wirelessly transmit the packet within the super frame to a primary network node. The primary network node is configured to wirelessly receive the packet and to determine a time at which the secondary network node generated the packet based on the indication, a time duration of each slot in the super frame, and the start time of the super frame.

    Scheduler for power-efficient time slotted protocol

    公开(公告)号:US12150136B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-11-19

    申请号:US17402688

    申请日:2021-08-16

    Abstract: A network includes a parent node and at least one child node configured to communicate with the parent node via a wireless network protocol. The parent node includes a broadcast coordinator to transmit a broadcast message from the parent node to the child node at predetermined time intervals according to the wireless network protocol. A scheduler generates a scheduling packet that is communicated in the broadcast message. The scheduling packet includes a data field to instruct each child node to activate and receive data communicated from the parent node in a prescribed time slot following the broadcast message that is defined by the scheduling packet.

    WIRELESS BATTERY SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS

    公开(公告)号:US20230042164A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-02-09

    申请号:US17397636

    申请日:2021-08-09

    Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture are described for a wireless battery system. An example apparatus includes at least one memory, instructions, and processor circuitry to at least one of instantiate or execute the instructions to identify a first battery node to transmit an uplink command during a first superframe interval, transmit a downlink command to the first battery node and a second battery node, the first battery node to switch in the first superframe interval from a receive state to a transmit state in response to the downlink command, the first battery node to transmit the uplink command in the transmit state, and receive the uplink command from the first battery node in the first superframe interval.

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