Distributed ad hoc mesh network protocol for underground mine and hazardous area communications
    1.
    发明授权
    Distributed ad hoc mesh network protocol for underground mine and hazardous area communications 有权
    用于地下矿井和危险区域通信的分布式专用网状网络协议

    公开(公告)号:US09179475B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-11-03

    申请号:US13257378

    申请日:2009-03-20

    摘要: Methods and apparatus for forming and maintaining an ad hoc mesh network suitable for reliable voice and data communications in underground, industrial and other hazardous environments. This invention includes support for cooperative negotiation of dedicated transmission bandwidth for all fixed network nodes, determination of network time synchronization without a pre-determined time master, discovery and merging of adjacent ad hoc mesh networks, and routing techniques for voice, data and network status packets which react instantaneously to network topology changes. Furthermore this invention provides a reliable communication network for mobile nodes carried by personnel and sensor nodes that are fixed or mobile that supports voice, data and tracking/situation awareness. A current application for this technology is a coal mine communication system with an operations center to dispatch, monitor and control coal mine operation including communication and location of mine personnel, and environmental conditions in the mine.

    摘要翻译: 用于形成和维护适用于地下,工业和其他危险环境中的可靠语音和数据通信的特殊网状网络的方法和装置。 本发明包括对所有固定网络节点的专用传输带宽协调协商的支持,无预定时间主机的确定网络时间同步,相邻特殊网状网络的发现和合并以及用于语音,数据和网络状态的路由技术 瞬时响应网络拓扑变化的数据包。 此外,本发明为固定或移动的人员和传感器节点承载的移动节点提供可靠的通信网络,支持语音,数据和跟踪/状态识别。 目前这项技术的应用是煤矿通信系统,具有运行中心,对煤矿运行进行调度,监测和控制,包括矿井人员的沟通和位置以及矿山的环境状况。

    Distributed Ad Hoc Mesh Network Protocol for Underground Mine and Hazardous Area Communications
    2.
    发明申请
    Distributed Ad Hoc Mesh Network Protocol for Underground Mine and Hazardous Area Communications 有权
    分布式地下矿井和危险区域通信网络协议

    公开(公告)号:US20120008542A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-01-12

    申请号:US13257378

    申请日:2009-03-20

    IPC分类号: H04W4/06

    摘要: Methods and apparatus for forming and maintaining an ad hoc mesh network suitable for reliable voice and data communications in underground, industrial and other hazardous environments. This invention includes support for cooperative negotiation of dedicated transmission bandwidth for all fixed network nodes, determination of network time synchronization without a pre-determined time master, discovery and merging of adjacent ad hoc mesh networks, and routing techniques for voice, data and network status packets which react instantaneously to network topology changes. Furthermore this invention provides a reliable communication network for mobile nodes carried by personnel and sensor nodes that are fixed or mobile that supports voice, data and tracking/situation awareness. A current application for this technology is a coal mine communication system with an operations center to dispatch, monitor and control coal mine operation including communication and location of mine personnel, and environmental conditions in the mine.

    摘要翻译: 用于形成和维护适用于地下,工业和其他危险环境中的可靠语音和数据通信的特殊网状网络的方法和装置。 本发明包括对所有固定网络节点的专用传输带宽协调协商的支持,无预定时间主机的确定网络时间同步,相邻特殊网状网络的发现和合并以及语音,数据和网络状态的路由技术 瞬时响应网络拓扑变化的数据包。 此外,本发明为固定或移动的人员和传感器节点承载的移动节点提供可靠的通信网络,支持语音,数据和跟踪/状态识别。 目前这项技术的应用是煤矿通信系统,具有运行中心,对煤矿运行进行调度,监测和控制,包括矿井人员的沟通和位置以及矿山的环境状况。

    Method and apparatus for management of a global wireless sensor network
    3.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for management of a global wireless sensor network 有权
    用于管理全球无线传感器网络的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US08244260B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-08-14

    申请号:US13156375

    申请日:2011-06-09

    IPC分类号: H04W40/00

    摘要: Methods and apparatus for global wireless sensor network architecture and protocol for remote supervision, asset control and operational management based on localized clusters of autonomous sensor/supervision/operational sensor nodes capable of ad hoc interconnection with nearby nodes and connection to gateway nodes with increased network functionality. These localized cluster nodes send data to gateway nodes either directly or through multi-hop transactions. The gateway nodes are, in turn, connected to other gateway nodes and operations control centers either through wireless or wired data communications links. Utilizing the Internet for long range interconnectivity, the network is scaleable to a global level. The resulting network is based on an ad hoc mesh topology to allow flexibility in network modification and expansion and is comprised of a tiered structure defined by increasing functionality. A current application for this technology is the remote control and supervision of lighting systems for facilities and municipalities on a local, national and/or global basis from centralized regional operations centers.

    摘要翻译: 用于全球无线传感器网络架构和协议的远程监控,资产控制和操作管理,基于能够与附近节点进行自组织互连的自主传感器/监控/操作传感器节点的本地化集群,以及与增加网络功能的网关节点的连接 。 这些本地化集群节点直接或通过多跳事务向网关节点发送数据。 网关节点又通过无线或有线数据通信链路连接到其他网关节点和运营控制中心。 利用互联网进行长距离互连,网络可扩展到全球一级。 所得到的网络基于特殊网格拓扑,以允许网络修改和扩展中的灵活性,并且由通过增加的功能定义的分层结构组成。 目前这项技术的应用是从地方,国家和/或全球范围的区域性运营中心对设施和市政当局的照明系统进行远程控制和监督。

    Method and Apparatus for Management of a Global Wireless Sensor Network
    4.
    发明申请
    Method and Apparatus for Management of a Global Wireless Sensor Network 有权
    用于管理全球无线传感器网络的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20080137624A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-06-12

    申请号:US11687030

    申请日:2007-03-16

    IPC分类号: H04Q7/24

    摘要: Methods and apparatus for global wireless sensor network architecture and protocol for remote supervision, asset control and operational management based on localized clusters of autonomous sensor/supervision/operational sensor nodes capable of ad hoc interconnection with nearby nodes and connection to gateway nodes with increased network functionality. These localized cluster nodes send data to gateway nodes either directly or through multi-hop transactions. The gateway nodes are, in turn, connected to other gateway nodes and operations control centers either through wireless or wired data communications links. Utilizing the Internet for long range interconnectivity, the network is scaleable to a global level. The resulting network is based on an ad hoc mesh topology to allow flexibility in network modification and expansion and is comprised of a tiered structure defined by increasing functionality. A current application for this technology is the remote control and supervision of lighting systems for facilities and municipalities on a local, national and/or global basis from centralized regional operations centers.

    摘要翻译: 用于全球无线传感器网络架构和协议的远程监控,资产控制和操作管理,基于能够与附近节点进行自组织互连的自主传感器/监控/操作传感器节点的本地化集群,以及与增加网络功能的网关节点的连接 。 这些本地化集群节点直接或通过多跳事务向网关节点发送数据。 网关节点又通过无线或有线数据通信链路连接到其他网关节点和操作控制中心。 利用互联网进行长距离互连,网络可扩展到全球一级。 所得到的网络基于特殊网格拓扑,以允许网络修改和扩展中的灵活性,并且由通过增加的功能定义的分层结构组成。 目前这项技术的应用是从地方,国家和/或全球范围的区域性运营中心对设施和市政当局的照明系统进行远程控制和监督。

    Method and apparatus for management of a global wireless sensor network
    5.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for management of a global wireless sensor network 有权
    用于管理全球无线传感器网络的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US07983685B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-07-19

    申请号:US11687030

    申请日:2007-03-16

    IPC分类号: H04W40/00

    摘要: Methods and apparatus for global wireless sensor network architecture and protocol for remote supervision, asset control and operational management based on localized clusters of autonomous sensor/supervision/operational sensor nodes capable of ad hoc interconnection with nearby nodes and connection to gateway nodes with increased network functionality. These localized cluster nodes send data to gateway nodes either directly or through multi-hop transactions. The gateway nodes are, in turn, connected to other gateway nodes and operations control centers either through wireless or wired data communications links. Utilizing the Internet for long range interconnectivity, the network is scaleable to a global level. The resulting network is based on an ad hoc mesh topology to allow flexibility in network modification and expansion and is comprised of a tiered structure defined by increasing functionality. A current application for this technology is the remote control and supervision of lighting systems for facilities and municipalities on a local, national and/or global basis from centralized regional operations centers.

    摘要翻译: 用于全球无线传感器网络架构和协议的远程监控,资产控制和操作管理,基于能够与附近节点进行自组织互连的自主传感器/监控/操作传感器节点的本地化集群,以及与增加网络功能的网关节点的连接 。 这些本地化集群节点直接或通过多跳事务向网关节点发送数据。 网关节点又通过无线或有线数据通信链路连接到其他网关节点和操作控制中心。 利用互联网进行长距离互连,网络可扩展到全球一级。 所得到的网络基于特殊网格拓扑,以允许网络修改和扩展中的灵活性,并且由通过增加的功能定义的分层结构组成。 目前这项技术的应用是从地方,国家和/或全球范围的区域性运营中心对设施和市政当局的照明系统进行远程控制和监督。

    Method and Apparatus for Management of a Global Wireless Sensor Network
    6.
    发明申请
    Method and Apparatus for Management of a Global Wireless Sensor Network 有权
    用于全球无线传感器网络管理的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20110280154A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-11-17

    申请号:US13156375

    申请日:2011-06-09

    IPC分类号: H04W84/02

    摘要: Methods and apparatus for global wireless sensor network architecture and protocol for remote supervision, asset control and operational management based on localized clusters of autonomous sensor/supervision/operational sensor nodes capable of ad hoc interconnection with nearby nodes and connection to gateway nodes with increased network functionality. These localized cluster nodes send data to gateway nodes either directly or through multi-hop transactions. The gateway nodes are, in turn, connected to other gateway nodes and operations control centers either through wireless or wired data communications links. Utilizing the Internet for long range interconnectivity, the network is scaleable to a global level. The resulting network is based on an ad hoc mesh topology to allow flexibility in network modification and expansion and is comprised of a tiered structure defined by increasing functionality. A current application for this technology is the remote control and supervision of lighting systems for facilities and municipalities on a local, national and/or global basis from centralized regional operations centers.

    摘要翻译: 用于全球无线传感器网络架构和协议的远程监控,资产控制和操作管理,基于能够与附近节点进行自组织互连的自主传感器/监控/操作传感器节点的本地化集群,以及与增加网络功能的网关节点的连接 。 这些本地化集群节点直接或通过多跳事务向网关节点发送数据。 网关节点又通过无线或有线数据通信链路连接到其他网关节点和操作控制中心。 利用互联网进行长距离互连,网络可扩展到全球一级。 所得到的网络基于特殊网格拓扑,以允许网络修改和扩展中的灵活性,并且由通过增加的功能定义的分层结构组成。 目前这项技术的应用是从地方,国家和/或全球范围的区域性运营中心对设施和市政当局的照明系统进行远程控制和监督。

    Apparatus, and associated method, for facilitating network selection using access technology indicator
    8.
    发明授权
    Apparatus, and associated method, for facilitating network selection using access technology indicator 有权
    装置和相关方法,用于利用接入技术指标促进网络选择

    公开(公告)号:US07899939B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-03-01

    申请号:US11738081

    申请日:2007-04-20

    CPC分类号: H04W48/18 H04W48/16 H04W88/06

    摘要: Apparatus, and an associated method, for facilitating selection of an I-WLAN PLMN. A PLMN listing is created and maintained at a wireless device. The listing includes entries that identify PLMN together with their associated access technology indicators. The wireless device creates a list of available I-WLAN PLMNs. And a selector and comparator compare identities on the listing together with the list of available I-WLAN PLMNs. Selection is made of a PLMN on both the listing and the list and also exhibits an appropriate access technology capability identified by the access technology indication.

    摘要翻译: 装置和相关方法,用于促进I-WLAN PLMN的选择。 在无线设备上创建和维护PLMN列表。 该列表包括识别PLMN及其相关接入技术指标的条目。 无线设备创建可用的I-WLAN PLMN的列表。 并且选择器和比较器将列表上的身份与可用的I-WLAN PLMN的列表进行比较。 在列表和列表上选择PLMN,并且还展示由接入技术指示识别的适当的接入技术能力。

    Systems and Methods for Prioritizing Network Selection to Achieve PLMN Continuity When Moving Between Networks of Different Types
    9.
    发明申请
    Systems and Methods for Prioritizing Network Selection to Achieve PLMN Continuity When Moving Between Networks of Different Types 审中-公开
    用于优化网络选择以实现不同类型的网络之间的PLMN连续性的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20100267384A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-10-21

    申请号:US12426105

    申请日:2009-04-17

    IPC分类号: H04W4/00

    CPC分类号: H04W48/18

    摘要: Systems and methods for prioritizing network selection to achieve PLMN continuity when moving between networks of different types are provided. In network centric embodiments, the network generates a PLMN list that prioritizes networks for which PLMN continuity is possible, for example when moving from cellular to GAN or vice versa. In mobile station centric embodiments, the mobile station generates a PLMN list that prioritizes networks for which PLMN continuity is possible, for example when moving from cellular to GAN or vice versa. This can be based on the mobile station recognizing past behaviour of the networks.

    摘要翻译: 提供了在不同类型的网络之间移动时优先化网络选择以实现PLMN连续性的系统和方法。 在以网络为中心的实施例中,网络生成PLMN列表,其优先考虑PLMN连续性是可能的网络,例如当从蜂窝移动到GAN时,反之亦然。 在以移动台为中心的实施例中,移动站生成PLMN列表,其优先化可能的PLMN连续性的网络,例如当从蜂窝移动到GAN时,反之亦然。 这可以基于移动台识别网络的过去行为。