2008.12.10

Network synchronization method and system

People's Republic of China

Overview

A method and a system for network synchronization are provided. In this method, when a node attempts to join a network, a parent node is searched from all other nodes already joined the network per specific time interval. If the parent node can be found, sync-information sent by the parent node is received by the node so as to synchronize with the parent node and enter a working mode. When a sleeping instruction sent by the parent node is received, or a timer determines that a network ending time is reached according to the sync-information, the node switches to a sleeping mode. However, when the timer determines that a network wakeup time is reached according to the sync-information, the node attempts to join the network again. All nodes in the network can work and sleep simultaneously so as to extend the lifetime of the battery.

Category

環境感知與控制
無線感測網路
Appl. Type

發明

Status

Patented

Appl. No.

2.01E+11

Patent No

第1237322號

Filing Date

2008.12.10

Expired Date

2028.12.09

Notification

2026.11.20