Fast deployment of modules in adaptive network

Details Fast deployment of modules in adaptive network Fast deployment of modules in adaptive network

2011-08-23

2011-08-23

Wu, Daniel (Department: 2612)

Multiplex communications

Channel assignment techniques

Messages addressed to multiple destinations

C340S539100, C340S010330

Reexamination Certificate

active

08005108

ABSTRACT:
A plurality of modules interact to form an adaptive network in which each module transmits and receives data signals indicative of physical properties sensed at the modules. A new module is joined in the adaptive network in an expedient manner. The new module transmits a burst of beacon messages after the interactive module is activated to discover neighboring interactive modules deployed and operating in the adaptive network. The neighboring interactive module stays in a sleep-mode of low-power expenditure. The beacon messages persist for a first interval longer than a second interval during which the neighboring interactive modules remain in the sleep mode. After receiving the beacon messages, one or more neighboring interactive modules transmit response messages to the new interactive module. The new interactive module receives the response messages and selects a neighboring interactive module for communication based on the received response messages. The new module can also include an indicator for indicating discovery of a neighboring interactive module with which a reliable wireless link can be established.

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