Methods and apparatus for pseudo master node mode operations within a hierarchical wireless network

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PATENT NO 9904902
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14538908

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Methods of operation and systems are described for node communication within a hierarchical wireless node network having a plurality of ID nodes on a first level, a master node on a second level, and a server at a third level. A first of the ID nodes associates with the master node. The first ID node cannot self-determine its location while the master node is adapted to self-determine its location via location circuitry. The first ID node captures relevant node information, such as profile data, security data, association data, shared data, and/or sensor data. The relevant node information may be captured from another ID node. The first ID node begins operating in a pseudo master node mode so that it can transmit the relevant node information to the server without using the master node as an intermediary to the server.

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FEDEX CORPORATE SERVICES INC30 FEDEX PARKWAY 1ST FLOOR VERTICAL COLLIERVILLE TN 38017

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Skaaksrud, Ole-Petter Germantown, US 172 7028

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