Low power internet of things (iot) device with swappable communication module

Abstract

A low power internet of things (IoT) device includes: a power source; a controller coupled to the power source; a selectively enabled power converter coupled to the power source; and a selectively enabled communication module coupled to the power converter. An automated method of controlling a low power IoT device includes: monitoring a set of hardware triggers; determining whether a set of communication criteria has been met; enabling a communication module of the IoT device if the set of communication criteria has been met; and disabling the communication module after determining that communication has been completed. A low power IoT system includes: a low power IoT device including: a power source; a controller coupled to the power source; a selectively enabled power converter coupled to the power source; and a selectively enabled communication module coupled to the power converter; and a server.

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