Monitoring device mesh network systems and methods
AssigneeMWA Intelligence, Inc.
InventorsRamiro Trevino, Lester Anderson
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Abstract
Methods, systems, devices, and software are described for data transmission to and from a monitored device via a mesh network. Monitoring devices report usage, status, location, and other pertinent data via a mesh network, and perhaps other networks as well. Novel data collection, transmission, and aggregation techniques are described. Data transfer may be bi-directional in order to manage and update device status and operation. The monitored device location may be tracked with the reported information.
Claims25
A system for monitoring business machines using a mesh network, the system comprising:
- a plurality of field nodes comprising the mesh network, wherein at least a subset of the plurality of field nodes is each configured to:
- monitor usage of a selected one of a first plurality of business machines to generate a first set of monitoring data;
- and
- transmit the first set of monitoring data through other field nodes of the mesh network;
- a base station node, in communication with the subset of the plurality of field nodes via the other field nodes;
- and configured to:
- receive the first set of monitoring data transmitted from each of the subset of the plurality of field nodes via the other field nodes;
- and
- aggregate the received first set of monitoring data to generate an aggregated set of monitoring data;
- and
- a consolidating server, in communication with the base station node, and configured to:
- receive the aggregated set of monitoring data;
- and
- collect a second set of monitoring data from a second plurality of business machines via a second network distinct from the mesh network.
A method of collecting business machine monitoring data, the method comprising:
- receiving a first set of business machine monitoring data collected from field nodes of a first network comprising a mesh network;
- receiving a second set of business machine monitoring data from a second set of connected business machines via a second network distinct from the mesh network;
- and
- transmitting the first set and the second set of business machine monitoring data.
A method of monitoring a location of a plurality of field nodes comprising a mesh network, the method comprising:
- monitoring a routing table for each of at least a subset of the plurality of field nodes in the mesh network;
- establishing location identification information for one or more of the subset of field nodes;
- identifying a change in the monitored routing table for at least one of the one or more of the subset of field nodes;
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- identifying a change in location for a first field node of the plurality of field nodes based at least in part on the identified change in the monitored routing table and the location identification information.
A field node in a mesh network for monitoring a business machine, the field node comprising:
- a first monitoring unit configured to monitor the business machine to generate a first set of monitoring data;
- a routing unit, communicatively coupled with the monitoring unit, and configured to:
- maintain a routing table for the transmission of the first set of monitoring data within the mesh network;
- and
- identify a destination field node within the mesh network for transmission of the generated first set of monitoring data;
- and
- a first transmitting unit, communicatively coupled with the routing unit, and configured to transmit the generated first set of monitoring data to the destination field node.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.