Redundantly connected wireless sensor networking methods

Multiplex communications – Fault recovery

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ABSTRACT:
Methods and devices for operating a wireless network including redundant communication. Methods involving redundantly connected nodes are discussed including addressing methods and/or methods of creating groups for such redundant communication. The use of primary and secondary redundant connections is discussed. Also, devices for implementing such methods.

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