17932901. MANAGED NETWORK SUPPORTING BACKSCATTERING COMMUNICATION DEVICES simplified abstract (Cisco Technology, Inc.)
Contents
- 1 MANAGED NETWORK SUPPORTING BACKSCATTERING COMMUNICATION DEVICES
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 MANAGED NETWORK SUPPORTING BACKSCATTERING COMMUNICATION DEVICES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
MANAGED NETWORK SUPPORTING BACKSCATTERING COMMUNICATION DEVICES
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Amine Choukir of Lausanne (CH)
Domenico Ficara of Essertines-sur-Yverdon (CH)
Pascal Thubert of Roquefort-les-Pins (FR)
Mathieu Monney of Bussigny (CH)
Arun G. Khanna of Sunnyvale CA (US)
Jerome Henry of Pittsboro NC (US)
MANAGED NETWORK SUPPORTING BACKSCATTERING COMMUNICATION DEVICES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17932901 titled 'MANAGED NETWORK SUPPORTING BACKSCATTERING COMMUNICATION DEVICES
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a managed network that supports backscattering communication devices. These devices are powered by energy transmitted from Access Points (APs) and send data in response to being powered.
- Devices in a preterminal space are associated with specific locations.
- Energy is transmitted from APs to power the devices at their respective locations.
- Data is received from the devices once they are powered.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in various industries such as smart homes, industrial automation, and environmental monitoring.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of powering and communicating with devices in hard-to-reach or remote locations without the need for traditional power sources.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include increased efficiency, reduced maintenance costs, and improved connectivity in challenging environments.
Potential Commercial Applications
Potential commercial applications of this technology include smart building management systems, agricultural monitoring solutions, and asset tracking systems.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of RFID technology for tracking and monitoring assets in various industries. Another could be the use of wireless sensor networks for environmental monitoring.
Unanswered Questions
How does the network manage the power distribution to multiple devices efficiently?
The patent application does not provide detailed information on how the network optimizes power distribution among multiple devices in the preterminal space.
What security measures are in place to protect the data transmitted by the backscattering devices?
The patent application does not address the security protocols or encryption methods used to secure the data transmitted by the backscattering devices.
Original Abstract Submitted
A managed network supporting backscattering communication devices may be provided. A computing device may determine a plurality of locations respectively associated with a plurality of devices in a preterminal space. At least one of the plurality of devices may be power with energy transmitted from at least one Access Point (AP) to the least one of the plurality of devices at its location. Data may be received from the at least one of the plurality of devices in response to powering the at least one of the plurality of devices.
