公开(公告)号：US20100299452A1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-25

申请号：US12820636

申请日：2010-06-22

Applicant: George Flammer ,  Sterling Hughes ,  Daniel McKernan ,  Raj Vaswani

Inventor： George Flammer ,  Sterling Hughes ,  Daniel McKernan ,  Raj Vaswani

IPC: G06F15/16

CPC classification number: H04W40/02 ,  H04L45/00 ,  H04L45/22 ,  H04L45/28 ,  H04W40/24 ,  H04W40/246 ,  H04W40/248 ,  H04W80/04

Abstract: A method and system for providing a network and routing protocol for utility services are disclosed. In one embodiment, a computer-implemented method comprises discovering a utility network, wherein a utility device (for example, a constant powered meter) sends network discovery messages to find the utility network. Neighboring meters are discovered and the device listens for advertised routes for one or more networks from the neighbors. The device is then registered with one or more utility networks, receiving a unique address for each network registration. Also illustrated in this invention disclosure is how each device of a class of devices (for example, battery powered meter) finds and associates itself with another device (for example, constant powered meter). The constant powered meter also registers its associate battery powered meter with the utility networks. The constant powered meter registers itself with the access points and the upstream nodes in the path out of each network. Each upstream node can independently make forwarding decisions on both upstream and downstream packets i.e. choose the next hop according to the best information available to it. The constant powered meter can sense transient link problems, outage problems, and traffic characteristics. It uses the information to find the best route out of and within each network. Each network device thus maintains multi-egress, multi-ingress network routing options both for itself and the device(s) associated with it.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于为公用事业服务提供网络和路由协议的方法和系统。 在一个实施例中，计算机实现的方法包括发现公用事业网络，其中公用设备（例如，恒功率计量器）发送网络发现消息以找到公用事业网络。 相邻的仪表被发现，并且设备监听来自邻居的一个或多个网络的通告路由。 然后，该设备被注册到一个或多个公用事业网络，为每个网络注册接收唯一的地址。 本发明还示出了一类设备（例如，电池供电的仪表）中的每个设备如何发现并将其自身与另一设备（例如，恒功率仪表）相关联。 恒功率电表还将其关联电池供电的仪表与公用事业网络进行注册。 恒定功率的仪表自动注册每个网络中的接入点和路径中的上游节点。 每个上游节点可以独立地对上游和下游分组进行转发决策，即根据可用的最佳信息选择下一跳。 恒功率电表可以感测瞬态链路问题，中断问题和流量特性。 它使用这些信息来查找每个网络内外的最佳路由。 因此，每个网络设备为其自身和与其相关联的设备维护多出口，多入口网络路由选择。

公开(公告)号：US07839899B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-23

申请号：US12057970

申请日：2008-03-28

Applicant: Jana van Greunen ,  Sterling Hughes ,  Raj Vaswani ,  William San Filippo, III

Inventor： Jana van Greunen ,  Sterling Hughes ,  Raj Vaswani ,  William San Filippo, III

IPC: H04J3/07 ,  G01R31/08

CPC classification number: H04W40/248 ,  H04L45/021

Abstract: A method of updating routing information in a network where reboot information of other nodes in the network is used to determine whether a given node has recent route updates. If the reboot information indicates the given node has not recently rebooted, then routing information from that given node is used to update the routing information of the comparing node. The reboot information may be a reboot counter which is incremented by a node in response to the node going through a reboot process. When a node reboots, it may request the reboot counter from neighboring nodes. The received reboot counter is compared to the stored reboot counter for at least one node. The rebooting node may choose to receive routing information from a node which has not had its reboot counter changed from the stored reboot counter. In the event none of the neighboring nodes have an unchanged reboot counter, requests may be made for the reboot counters of other nodes, which may be compared to the corresponding stored reboot counters, until the rebooting node discovers a node which has not recently rebooted according to the reboot counter, and may then download routing information from that node.

Abstract translation: 一种在网络中更新路由信息的方法，其中使用网络中其他节点的重新启动信息来确定给定节点是否具有最近的路由更新。 如果重新引导信息指示给定节点最近没有重新启动，则使用来自该给定节点的路由信息​​来更新比较节点的路由信息​​。 重新启动信息可以是重新启动计数器，其响应于节点经过重新启动过程而被节点递增。 当节点重新启动时，它可以从相邻节点请求重新启动计数器。 将接收到的重新启动计数器与至少一个节点的存储的重新启动计数器进行比较。 重新启动节点可以选择从没有将其重新启动计数器从存储的重新启动计数器改变的节点接收路由信息。 在没有相邻节点没有重新启动计数器的情况下，可以对其他节点的重新启动计数器进行请求，其可以与相应的存储的重新启动计数器进行比较，直到重新启动节点发现最近没有重新启动的节点 到重新启动计数器，然后可以从该节点下载路由信息。

公开(公告)号：US20100103940A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-29

申请号：US12257077

申请日：2008-10-23

Applicant: Jana van Greunen ,  William San Filippo, III ,  Sterling Hughes

Inventor： Jana van Greunen ,  William San Filippo, III ,  Sterling Hughes

IPC: H04L12/56

CPC classification number: H04L67/104 ,  H04L67/1002 ,  H04L67/101 ,  H04L67/1055 ,  H04L67/107 ,  H04L67/1072 ,  H04L67/1076

Abstract: Bulk information is transferred to nodes in a communication network having a plurality of widely dispersed nodes. The information can be an image, content, or configuration information. The information is uni-cast to a selection of nodes by a central node or server, to seed the information at certain nodes in the network. The information is then distributed by these seed nodes to every other node in the network. A first algorithm selects which nodes should be seeded with information by the central node. A second algorithm distributes information in the network on a query basis.

Abstract translation: 批量信息被传送到具有多个广泛分散的节点的通信网络中的节点。 信息可以是图像，内容或配置信息。 该信息由中央节点或服务器统一到节点的选择，以将信息种植在网络中的某些节点处。 然后，这些信息由这些种子节点分发给网络中的每个其他节点。 第一种算法选择哪些节点应该由中央节点接收信息。 第二种算法是在查询的基础上分配网络中的信息。

公开(公告)号：US20090245270A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-01

申请号：US12057970

申请日：2008-03-28

Applicant: Jana van Greunen ,  Sterling Hughes ,  Raj Vaswani ,  William San Filippo, III

Inventor： Jana van Greunen ,  Sterling Hughes ,  Raj Vaswani ,  William San Filippo, III

IPC: H04L12/56

CPC classification number: H04W40/248 ,  H04L45/021

Abstract: A method of updating routing information in a network where reboot information of other nodes in the network is used to determine whether a given node has recent route updates. If the reboot information indicates the given node has not recently rebooted, then routing information from that given node is used to update the routing information of the comparing node. The reboot information may be a reboot counter which is incremented by a node in response to the node going through a reboot process. When a node reboots, it may request the reboot counter from neighboring nodes. The received reboot counter is compared to the stored reboot counter for at least one node. The rebooting node may choose to receive routing information from a node which has not had its reboot counter changed from the stored reboot counter. In the event none of the neighboring nodes have an unchanged reboot counter, requests may be made for the reboot counters of other nodes, which may be compared to the corresponding stored reboot counters, until the rebooting node discovers a node which has not recently rebooted according to the reboot counter, and may then download routing information from that node.

Abstract translation: 一种在网络中更新路由信息的方法，其中使用网络中其他节点的重新启动信息来确定给定节点是否具有最近的路由更新。 如果重新引导信息指示给定节点最近没有重新启动，则使用来自该给定节点的路由信息​​来更新比较节点的路由信息​​。 重新启动信息可以是重新启动计数器，其响应于节点经过重新启动过程而被节点递增。 当节点重新启动时，它可以从相邻节点请求重新启动计数器。 将接收到的重新启动计数器与至少一个节点的存储的重新启动计数器进行比较。 重新启动节点可以选择从没有将其重新启动计数器从存储的重新启动计数器改变的节点接收路由信息。 在没有相邻节点没有重新启动计数器的情况下，可以对其他节点的重新启动计数器进行请求，其可以与相应的存储的重新启动计数器进行比较，直到重新启动节点发现最近没有重新启动的节点 到重新启动计数器，然后可以从该节点下载路由信息。

公开(公告)号：US20090003243A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-01

申请号：US12167592

申请日：2008-07-03

Applicant: Raj Vaswani ,  Sterling Hughes ,  Jana van Greunen ,  William E. San Filippo, III ,  George Flammer, III

Inventor： Raj Vaswani ,  Sterling Hughes ,  Jana van Greunen ,  William E. San Filippo, III ,  George Flammer, III

IPC: H04L12/28

CPC classification number: H04W40/246 ,  H04L41/0806 ,  H04L41/082 ,  H04L41/0856 ,  H04L43/10 ,  H04L45/00 ,  H04W40/02 ,  Y02D70/142 ,  Y02D70/168 ,  Y02D70/22 ,  Y02D70/30

Abstract: Methods and systems for providing a network and routing protocol for utility services are disclosed. A method includes discovering a utility network. Neighboring nodes are discovered and the node listens for advertised routes for networks from the neighbors. The node is then registered with one or more utility networks, receiving a unique address for each network registration. Each upstream node can independently make forwarding decisions on both upstream and downstream packets, i.e., choose the next hop according to the best information available to it. The node can sense transient link problems, outage problems and traffic characteristics. Information is used to find the best route out of and within each network. Each network node maintains multi-egress, multi-ingress network routing options both for itself and the node(s) associated with it. The node is capable of several route maintenance functions utilizing the basic routing protocol and algorithms.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于为公共事业服务提供网络和路由协议的方法和系统。 一种方法包括发现公用事业网络。 相邻节点被发现，并且该节点监听来自邻居的网络的通告路由。 然后，该节点向一个或多个公用事业网络注册，为每个网络注册接收唯一的地址。 每个上游节点可以独立地对上游和下游分组进行转发决策，即根据可用的最佳信息选择下一跳。 该节点可以感知瞬态链路问题，中断问题和流量特性。 信息用于查找每个网络内外的最佳路线。 每个网络节点为其自身和与其相关联的节点维护多出口，多入口网络路由选择。 该节点能够利用基本路由协议和算法进行多种路由维护功能。

公开(公告)号：US20040150575A1

公开(公告)日：2004-08-05

申请号：US10357296

申请日：2003-02-03

Applicant: Silver Spring Networks, Inc.

Inventor： Gary C. Lizalek ,  Juan R. Luglio

IPC: H01Q013/10 ,  H01Q001/42

CPC classification number: H01Q13/10 ,  H01Q1/286 ,  H01Q13/18

Abstract: An apparatus mounted beneath or behind a surface and being operable to transmit or receive wireless communication signals for transmitting information from one location to a remote location. The apparatus includes an antenna mounted substantially flush with a surface. The apparatus also includes a communication device and a matching network having a radial transmission line. The communication device is connected to the antenna via the matching network and includes either a transmitter, a receiver or a transceiver.

Abstract translation: 安装在表面下方或表面后方的装置，用于发送或接收无线通信信号，用于将信息从一个位置传输到远程位置。 该装置包括基本上与表面齐平地安装的天线。 该设备还包括具有径向传输线的通信设备和匹配网络。 通信设备经由匹配网络连接到天线，并且包括发射机，接收机或收发机。

公开(公告)号：US20180160391A1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-07

申请号：US15570806

申请日：2016-04-29

Applicant: SILVER SPRING NETWORKS, INC.

Inventor： George G. FLAMMER III

IPC: H04W64/00 ,  H04W8/00 ,  H04W24/02 ,  H04W48/10 ,  H04L12/24

CPC classification number: H04W64/003 ,  H04L41/0833 ,  H04L41/0886 ,  H04W8/005 ,  H04W24/02 ,  H04W48/10 ,  H04W48/12 ,  H04W64/00 ,  H04W84/18

Abstract: A method for determining configuration of a communication device includes: storing, in a memory of the communication device, a plurality of configuration schemes, wherein each configuration scheme is associated with a geographic location; receiving, at the communication device, a data message from a first communicating device, wherein the data message indicates a first geographic location; identifying, in the memory of the communication device, a first configuration scheme associated with the first geographic location; and transmitting, by the communication device, a data transmission using the first configuration scheme.

公开(公告)号：US20180082309A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-22

申请号：US15822618

申请日：2017-11-27

Applicant: Silver Spring Networks, Inc.

Inventor： Aditi Dubey ,  Benjamin N. Damm ,  Michael StJohns ,  Raj Vaswani

IPC: G06Q30/00 ,  H04L29/06 ,  G06F21/44 ,  G06F21/60 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  H04L29/08

CPC classification number: G06Q30/018 ,  G06F21/44 ,  G06F21/602 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  H04L63/123 ,  H04L63/20 ,  H04L67/10

Abstract: A permitting system for controlling devices in a system includes a permit issuing agent that receives a command to be sent to a device. Based upon at least one attribute of the command, the permit issuing agent identifies one or more business logic modules that is pertinent to the command. Each business logic module has a respectively different set of business rules associated with it. Each identified business logic module determines whether the command complies with the business rules associated with that module. If the command is determined to comply with the business rules of all of the identified business logic modules, the agent issues a permit for the command, and the permit is sent to the device for execution of the command.

公开(公告)号：US09882812B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-30

申请号：US14426435

申请日：2014-09-10

Applicant: SILVER SPRING NETWORKS, INC.

Inventor： Elad Gottlib ,  Dorothy Gellert

IPC: H04W72/04 ,  H04W48/18 ,  H04L12/801 ,  H04W28/02 ,  H04L12/721 ,  H04L12/851 ,  H04W4/00 ,  H04W48/02 ,  H04W84/04

CPC classification number: H04L47/12 ,  H04L45/123 ,  H04L47/14 ,  H04L47/24 ,  H04W4/70 ,  H04W28/0215 ,  H04W48/02 ,  H04W84/04 ,  Y02B90/246 ,  Y04S20/42

Abstract: A plurality of nodes in a first network mitigate data restrictions on access points which are an interface between the first network and a second network. The access points advertise their access parameters to the second network to the nodes. The nodes maintain a list of the advertised access parameters of each access point. The nodes determine whether to transmit data to the second network according to a first transmission mode or a second transmission mode based on the data to be transmitted and the list of access parameters maintained by that node. In the first transmission mode, the node determines to transmit the data to a first access point having a lowest cost with that node. In the second transmission mode, the node determines to transmit the data to a second access point having fewer access restrictions to the second network than the first access point.

公开(公告)号：US09838902B2

公开(公告)日：2017-12-05

申请号：US15042633

申请日：2016-02-12

Applicant: Silver Spring Networks, Inc.

Inventor： George Flammer, III

IPC: H04J3/00 ,  H04W28/02 ,  H04L1/16 ,  H04B1/7143 ,  H04L12/743 ,  H04L12/855 ,  H04L12/865 ,  H04L12/721 ,  H04L29/12 ,  H04L1/00 ,  H04W84/18

CPC classification number: H04W28/021 ,  H04B1/7143 ,  H04L1/1628 ,  H04L45/66 ,  H04L45/7453 ,  H04L47/2466 ,  H04L47/6275 ,  H04L61/2053 ,  H04L61/6022 ,  H04L2001/0093 ,  H04W28/0263 ,  H04W84/18

Abstract: Rather than using a large number of transceivers (transmitter/receiver pairs) operating in parallel, Access Points with multiple channels are used to aggregate, or stack, transmitted response communications, e.g., transmitting multiple acknowledgements (ACKs) in a single packet to one or more sources of received packets. The method includes sending on a plurality of channels, by each of a plurality of respective first nodes, a communication to a second node, receiving on the plurality of channels, by the second node, the communication from each of the plurality of first nodes and sending, by the second node, a transmission that contains a response to each communication that was successfully received from each of the plurality of first nodes. The response to each of the plurality of first nodes is part of a single message sent by the second node.