公开(公告)号：US09276813B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-01

申请号：US13689412

申请日：2012-11-29

Applicant: Silver Spring Networks, Inc.

Inventor： Cristina Seibert ,  William E. San Filippo, III ,  Paul Dietrich ,  Sterling Hughes

IPC: H04W84/18 ,  H04L12/24

CPC classification number: H04L41/0816 ,  H04L41/0813 ,  H04W4/06 ,  H04W40/24 ,  H04W84/18

Abstract: A node residing within a wireless mesh network is configured to transmit a state transition message to a downstream node also residing within the wireless mesh network. The state transition message indicates a new operating state for the downstream node. Upon receipt of the state transition message, the downstream node may transition to the new operating state and then transmit an acknowledgement message back to the node that sent the state transition message. Alternatively, the downstream node may transmit the acknowledgement message back to the node that sent the state transition message first, and then transition to the new operating state.

Abstract translation: 驻留在无线网状网络内的节点被配置为将状态转换消息发送到也位于无线网状网络内的下游节点。 状态转换消息指示下游节点的新的操作状态。 在接收到状态转换消息时，下游节点可以转换到新的操作状态，然后将确认消息发送回发送状态转换消息的节点。 或者，下游节点可以将确认消息发送回首先发送状态转换消息的节点，然后转换到新的操作状态。

公开(公告)号：US09253779B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-02

申请号：US14621840

申请日：2015-02-13

Applicant: SILVER SPRING NETWORKS, INC.

Inventor： Cristina Seibert ,  Elad Gottlib

IPC: H04W4/00 ,  H04W72/04 ,  H04W28/18 ,  H04B1/403 ,  H04W4/08 ,  H04W24/00

CPC classification number: H04W72/0453 ,  H04B1/406 ,  H04W4/08 ,  H04W24/00 ,  H04W28/18 ,  H04W72/0486

Abstract: A wireless communication network system includes a plurality of nodes. Each node from the plurality of nodes includes a plurality of communication modules. Each module includes a modem and is configured to operate according to a communication protocol. Each communication module is configured to monitor its own communication parameter data and to cooperate with companion modules of a node by sharing communication parameter data, for instance through a coordination unit. Each communication module is further configured to allow, preferably according to a predefined set of rules, communication using a protocol of one communication module by utilizing a band associated with a companion module. The sharing of communication parameter data between modules may be continuous sharing or periodic sharing.

公开(公告)号：US09143188B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-22

申请号：US13748461

申请日：2013-01-23

Applicant: Silver Spring Networks

Inventor： Cristina Seibert

IPC: H04B1/00 ,  H04B1/707 ,  H04J13/10

CPC classification number: H04B1/707 ,  H04J13/10

Abstract: A method for transmitting communications by a transmitter includes selecting a non-alternating spreading sequence, receiving bits for transmission, encoding the bits using the non-alternating spreading sequence to obtain encoded bits, and transmitting the encoded bits to a frequency shift key (FSK) receiver. A method for receiving communications by an FSK receiver includes receiving, by the FSK receiver, encoded bits from a transmitter, decoding the encoded bits using a non-alternating spreading sequence to obtain decoded bits, and processing the decoded bits.

Abstract translation: 用于发送通信的方法包括选择非交替扩频序列，接收用于发送的比特，使用非交替扩频序列对比特进行编码以获得编码比特，并将编码比特发送到频移密钥（FSK） 接收器。 用于接收FSK接收通信的方法包括由FSK接收机接收来自发射机的编码比特，使用非交替扩频序列对编码比特进行解码以获得解码比特，并处理解码比特。

公开(公告)号：US20150189676A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-02

申请号：US14142431

申请日：2013-12-27

Applicant: Silver Spring Networks, Inc.

Inventor： George H. FLAMMER, III

IPC: H04W74/08

CPC classification number: H04W74/0808 ,  H04W16/14 ,  H04W72/02 ,  H04W72/0453 ,  H04W74/0816 ,  H04W84/18

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a technique for transmitting data in a listen before talk (LBT) wireless transmission regime. A digital radio receiver is configured to simultaneously receive and decode digital data transmissions from multiple radio channels. A digital radio transmitter is configured to listen to the multiple radio channels prior to transmitting digital data on a selected one of the multiple channels, based on locally determined channel occupancy. Optimal LBT efficiency is achieved within the set of multiple channels, thereby improving overall transmission efficiency between the transmitter and the receiver.

Abstract translation: 本发明的一个实施例提出了一种用于在无线传输（LBT）无线传输方式中传输数据的技术。 数字无线电接收机被配置为同时从多个无线电信道接收和解码数字数据传输。 数字无线电发射机被配置为在基于本地确定的信道占用之前在多个信道中的所选择的一个上传输数字数据之前监听多个无线电信道。 在多个通道的集合内实现最佳LBT效率，从而提高发射机和接收机之间的总体传输效率。

公开(公告)号：US20150163808A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-11

申请号：US14621840

申请日：2015-02-13

Applicant: SILVER SPRING NETWORKS, INC.

Inventor： Cristina SEIBERT ,  Elad GOTTLIB

IPC: H04W72/04

CPC classification number: H04W72/0453 ,  H04B1/406 ,  H04W4/08 ,  H04W24/00 ,  H04W28/18 ,  H04W72/0486

Abstract: A wireless communication network system includes a plurality of nodes. Each node from the plurality of nodes includes a plurality of communication modules. Each module includes a modem and is configured to operate according to a communication protocol. Each communication module is configured to monitor its own communication parameter data and to cooperate with companion modules of a node by sharing communication parameter data, for instance through a coordination unit. Each communication module is further configured to allow, preferably according to a predefined set of rules, communication using a protocol of one communication module by utilizing a band associated with a companion module. The sharing of communication parameter data between modules may be continuous sharing or periodic sharing.

Abstract translation: 无线通信网络系统包括多个节点。 来自多个节点的每个节点包括多个通信模块。 每个模块包括一个调制解调器，并被配置为根据通信协议进行操作。 每个通信模块被配置为监视其自己的通信参数数据，并通过例如通过协调单元共享通信参数数据来与节点的配套模块协作。 每个通信模块还被配置为优选地根据预定义的一组规则允许使用一个通信模块的协议通过利用与伴随模块相关联的频带进行通信。 模块之间的通信参数数据的共享可以是连续共享或周期性共享。

公开(公告)号：US20150120922A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-30

申请号：US14593288

申请日：2015-01-09

Applicant: Silver Spring Networks, Inc.

Inventor： Raj VASWANI ,  Jana VAN GREUNEN ,  Aditi DUBEY ,  Kunal Pankaj SHAH

IPC: H04L12/26 ,  G01D4/00

CPC classification number: H04L43/0817 ,  G01D4/004 ,  H04L43/16 ,  H04W84/18 ,  Y02B90/242 ,  Y02B90/246 ,  Y04S20/322 ,  Y04S20/36 ,  Y04S20/42

Abstract: A communication device detects whether anomalous events occur with respect to at least one node in a utility network. The communication device has recorded therein threshold operating information and situational operating information. The threshold operating information includes data indicative of configured acceptable operating parameters of nodes in the network based on respective locational information of the nodes. The situational information includes data indicative of configured operation data expected to be received from nodes in the network during a predetermined time period, based on a condition and/or event occurring during the time period. The communication device receives operation data from nodes in the network, and determines whether the operation data from a node constitutes an anomalous event based on a comparison of the received operation data with (i) the threshold operating information defined for the node and (ii) the situational information. The communication device outputs notification of any determined anomalous event.

Abstract translation: 通信设备检测相对于公用事业网络中的至少一个节点是否发生异常事件。 通信装置中记录有阈值操作信息和情境操作信息。 阈值操作信息包括基于节点的相应位置信息来指示网络中节点的配置的可接受操作参数的数据。 情境信息包括基于在该时间段期间发生的状况和/或事件，指示预定在预定时间段期间从网络中的节点接收的配置的操作数据的数据。 通信设备从网络中的节点接收操作数据，并且基于所接收的操作数据与（i）为该节点定义的阈值操作信息的比较，确定来自节点的操作数据是否构成异常事件，以及（ii） 情境信息。 通信装置输出任何确定的异常事件的通知。

公开(公告)号：US08990593B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-24

申请号：US13362416

申请日：2012-01-31

Applicant: Eli Marlin ,  Cristina Seibert

Inventor： Eli Marlin ,  Cristina Seibert

IPC: G06F1/26 ,  B60L11/18 ,  G06F21/81 ,  G06F21/84

CPC classification number: B60L11/1809 ,  B60L11/1824 ,  B60L11/1838 ,  B60L11/1846 ,  B60L11/1848 ,  G06F1/26 ,  G06F21/81 ,  G06F21/84 ,  G06F2221/0704 ,  G06Q30/04 ,  G06Q50/06 ,  H04B1/3883 ,  H04L63/08 ,  H04L67/30 ,  H04W48/16 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7072 ,  Y02T10/7094 ,  Y02T90/121 ,  Y02T90/128 ,  Y02T90/14 ,  Y02T90/16 ,  Y02T90/163 ,  Y02T90/169 ,  Y04S30/14

Abstract: A mobile device communicates with an authenticator affiliated with a recharging facility, to identify itself. To confirm that the mobile device is connected to the correct facility, the authenticator instructs the mobile device to draw electrical charge according to an identifiable pattern. Upon detecting a charge being drawn according to that pattern, the authenticator has confirmation that the identified device is connected to the facility, and permits the charging to proceed. The amount of electricity drawn during the charging procedure can be metered, and then billed to a party associated with the identified mobile device.

Abstract translation: 移动设备与附属于充值设施的认证者进行通信，以识别自身。 为了确认移动设备连接到正确的设备，认证者指示移动设备根据可识别的模式绘制电费。 在根据该模式检测到正在绘制的电荷时，认证器确认所识别的装置连接到设施，并允许充电进行。 可以计量在充电过程中拉出的电量，然后计费给与识别的移动设备相关联的一方。

公开(公告)号：US20150058918A1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-26

申请号：US14502049

申请日：2014-09-30

Applicant: Silver Spring Networks, Inc.

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

IPC: H04L29/06 ,  G06Q10/06

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.

Abstract translation: 用于控制系统中的设备的许可系统包括接收要发送到设备的命令的许可证颁发代理。 基于命令的至少一个属性，许可证颁发代理识别与命令相关的一个或多个业务逻辑模块。 每个业务逻辑模块都有一组分别与之相关的业务规则。 每个识别的业务逻辑模块确定该命令是否符合与该模块相关联的业务规则。 如果该命令被确定为符合所有标识的业务逻辑模块的业务规则，则代理发出该命令的许可证，并将该许可证发送到该设备以执行该命令。

公开(公告)号：US08935412B2

公开(公告)日：2015-01-13

申请号：US13653795

申请日：2012-10-17

Applicant: Silver Spring Networks, Inc.

Inventor： Sterling Hughes ,  Jana Van Greunen ,  William L. Pugh

IPC: G06F15/16 ,  H04L29/12 ,  H04L12/721

CPC classification number: H04L61/1511 ,  H04L29/12066 ,  H04L29/12952 ,  H04L45/123 ,  H04L61/6077

Abstract: The functionality of communications standards and protocols that are application-layer specific are overlaid on an IP-based infrastructure, by employing an IP DNS server as the registration host for IP and other communications standards based and protocol based communications. Communication can occur at either the IP layer or the communications standards or protocol application layer. At the IP layer, a host application can interrogate network nodes. To extend this service to other communications standards or protocol communications, device registration and resolve services are implemented on the DNS server. Similar to the manner in which an IP-based service uses a native, IP-based DNS resolve request, a host can utilize a resolution request against the communications standards and protocol-enabled DNS server for standards and protocol application-layer interrogation of endpoints.

Abstract translation: 通过采用IP DNS服务器作为IP和其他基于通信标准的基于协议的通信的注册主机，通过应用层特定的通信标准和协议的功能被覆盖在基于IP的基础设施上。 通信可以发生在IP层或通信标准或协议应用层。 在IP层，主机应用可以询问网络节点。 为了将该服务扩展到其他通信标准或协议通信，在DNS服务器上实现设备注册和解析服务。 类似于基于IP的服务使用基于IP的基于IP的DNS解析请求的方式，主机可以针对通信标准和启用协议的DNS服务器利用针对端点的标准和协议应用层询问的解决请求。

公开(公告)号：US08917680B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-23

申请号：US13335845

申请日：2011-12-22

Applicant: Sterling Hughes ,  Jana Van Greunen ,  William E. San Filippo, III

Inventor： Sterling Hughes ,  Jana Van Greunen ,  William E. San Filippo, III

IPC: H04W4/00 ,  H04B1/713 ,  H04W72/10

CPC classification number: H04W72/10 ,  H04B1/713

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention implements a FHSS system using single transmitter/multiple receiver transceivers. Such transceivers are configured to receive multiple FHSS channels (e.g., five channels) but only transmit on one channel. In an embodiment, one channel is dedicated to high priority traffic and the other four channels are dedicated to standard traffic. In receiving a high priority message, the transceiver is configured to address the high priority traffic first. For example, because the single transmitter/multiple receiver transceivers only has one transmitter, such transceiver may immediately dedicate it transmitting resources to addressing the received high priority data. Other embodiments are disclosed that implement multiple priorities among a plurality of communication channels.

Abstract translation: 本发明的一个实施例实现了使用单个发射机/多接收机收发器的FHSS系统。 这样的收发器被配置为接收多个FHSS信道（例如，五个信道），但是仅在一个信道上发送。 在一个实施例中，一个信道专用于高优先级业务，而另外四个信道专用于标准业务。 在接收到高优先级消息时，收发器被配置为首先寻址高优先级流量。 例如，由于单个发射机/多个接收机收发器仅具有一个发射机，所以这种收发机可以立即将其发送资源用于寻址所接收的高优先级数据。 公开了在多个通信信道中实现多个优先级的其它实施例。