Patent attributes
A method for long range communications using sensors with bidirectional communication capability includes installing a plurality of sensors configured to communicate with a central node configured to send and receive packets in working slots on two frequencies; selecting a frequency with the strongest signal from each particular sensor; and avoiding collisions between the two-way sensors by changing working slots of the two-way sensors in each new frame by (a) creating a super-frame comprising multiple ordinary frames; (b) clocking all five multiple frames through; (c) returning the working slots to their initial positions; (d) creating a new super-frame; and (e) changing the working slot position throughout the new super-frame. Bidirectional communication guarantees that reception will be confirmed, or increases the chances that the signal will be received. Thus, it is possible to transfer information both ways, i.e., it is possible to write data (settings, etc.) into sensors.
