Drive-by connectivity network

Abstract

The present disclosure provides systems, devices, and methods for creating a worldwide network of low-power, wireless devices using drive-by connectivity gateways. An example system may comprise: a device comprising a sensor and a first short-range communication module that is configured to use a short-range communication standard; and a plurality of gateways disposed on a plurality of moving vehicles, wherein each gateway comprises (i) a second short-range communication module that is configured to use the short-range communication standard and a (ii) long-range communication module, wherein the first short-range communication module is in intermittent wireless communication with one or more second short-range communication modules of one or more gateways of the plurality of gateways, and wherein during the intermittent wireless communication, the first short-range communication module is configured to transmit data from the sensor to the one or more second short-range communication modules.

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