Relaying information for an unreliably heard utility node

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9621411
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13842622

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Data of a utility node that is unreliably heard may be relayed through another utility node. In some examples, utility nodes of a star network may attempt to transmit data to a collector, a repeater, a relay, a router, or a mobile device. When it is determined that a utility node is unable to reliably transmit data, a relay relationship may be established so that data of the unreliable utility node is relayed through the network.

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  • ITRON, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Barnes, Keith Wayne Waseca, US 26 23
Cumeralto, Scott L Spokane Valley, US 4 30
Grindahl, Merv Waseca, US 1 9
Osterloh, Christopher Lloyd Waseca, US 13 155

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