公开(公告)号：US20140089443A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-27

申请号：US13625764

申请日：2012-09-24

Applicant: SILVER SPRING NETWORKS, INC.

Inventor： Jana VAN GRUENEN ,  Sterling HUGHES ,  Peter HUNT ,  Wiliam E. SAN FILIPPO, III

IPC: G06F15/16

CPC classification number: H04L12/1895 ,  G06F15/16 ,  H04L12/413 ,  H04L27/28

Abstract: A node within a wireless mesh network is configured to forward a high-priority message to adjacent nodes in the wireless mesh network by either (i) transmitting the message during successive timeslots to the largest subset of nodes capable of receiving transmissions during each timeslot, or (ii) transmitting the message on each different channel during the timeslot when the largest subset of nodes are capable of receiving transmissions on each of those channels.

Abstract translation: 无线网状网络内的节点被配置为通过（i）在连续时隙期间将消息发送到能够在每个时隙期间接收传输的最大节点子集，将高优先级消息转发到无线网状网络中的相邻节点，或 （ii）当节点的最大子集能够在这些信道中的每一个上接收传输时，在时隙期间在每个不同信道上发送消息。

公开(公告)号：US20160374015A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-22

申请号：US15253085

申请日：2016-08-31

Applicant: Silver Spring Networks, Inc.

Inventor： Jana VAN GREUNEN ,  William PUGH ,  Sterling HUGHES

IPC: H04W52/02 ,  H04L12/24

CPC classification number: H04W52/0206 ,  H04L41/0654 ,  H04W52/0222 ,  H04W84/12 ,  Y02D70/142 ,  Y02D70/168 ,  Y02D70/22

Abstract: In an embodiment, triplets of network-enabled FCIs operate to monitor the three phases of a power distribution system. In being network-enabled, the FCIs also operate as nodes of an RF mesh network. In an embodiment, upon the detection of a power failure, the triplet of network FCIs is serially operated so as to extend their networking capabilities by approximately three times.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，网络启用的FCI的三元组操作以监视配电系统的三个相。 在启用网络的情况下，FCI也作为RF网状网络的节点运行。 在一个实施例中，在检测到电源故障时，网络FCI的三元组被串行操作，以便将其网络能力扩展大约三次。

公开(公告)号：US20160373330A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-22

申请号：US15256466

申请日：2016-09-02

Applicant: Silver Spring Networks, Inc.

Inventor： James PACE ,  Jana VAN GREUNEN ,  Sterling HUGHES ,  George H. FLAMMER, III ,  William E. SAN FILIPPO

IPC: H04L12/26 ,  H04W76/06 ,  H04W40/02 ,  H04W76/02 ,  H04W24/02 ,  H04L12/733

CPC classification number: H04L43/0852 ,  H04L43/16 ,  H04L45/122 ,  H04W24/02 ,  H04W40/00 ,  H04W40/02 ,  H04W76/10 ,  H04W76/30 ,  H04W84/18 ,  H04W88/08

Abstract: One embodiment of the present disclosure sets forth a technique for convergence and automatic disabling of access points in a wireless mesh network. Specifically, an access point within a wireless mesh network computes one or more network metrics to determine whether the metrics are unfavorable or favorable. If the network metrics are favorable, then the access point disables the access point's network connection. An access point turns the network connection back on based on whether a routing was lost for at least a preset amount of time, utilization of one or more neighboring access points is above a preset value, or one or more network metrics have degraded by a certain percentage value. One advantage of this approach is that cost savings may be achieved when the number of access points dynamically changes to accommodate varying communications conditions.

公开(公告)号：US20150110084A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-23

申请号：US14525046

申请日：2014-10-27

Applicant: SILVER SPRING NETWORKS, INC.

Inventor： Jana Van GREUNEN ,  Sterling HUGHES ,  Peter HUNT ,  William E. SAN FILIPPO, III

IPC: H04W72/04

CPC classification number: H04W72/04 ,  H04W40/02 ,  H04W84/18

Abstract: A node within a wireless mesh network is configured to forward a high-priority message to adjacent nodes in the wireless mesh network by either (i) transmitting the message during successive timeslots to the largest subset of nodes capable of receiving transmissions during each timeslot, or (ii) transmitting the message on each different channel during the timeslot when the largest subset of nodes are capable of receiving transmissions on each of those channels.

Abstract translation: 无线网状网络内的节点被配置为通过（i）在连续时隙期间将消息发送到能够在每个时隙期间接收传输的最大节点子集，将高优先级消息转发到无线网状网络中的相邻节点，或 （ii）当节点的最大子集能够在这些信道中的每一个上接收传输时，在时隙期间在每个不同信道上发送消息。

公开(公告)号：US20140086042A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-27

申请号：US13625762

申请日：2012-09-24

Applicant: SILVER SPRING NETWORKS, INC.

Inventor： Jana VAN GRUENEN ,  Sterling HUGHES ,  Peter HUNT ,  Chris COLLINS

IPC: H04W24/04

CPC classification number: H04W36/08 ,  H04L41/0668 ,  H04L45/22 ,  H04W24/04 ,  H04W72/0426

Abstract: A node within a wireless mesh network is configured to select a primary path through an access point and to designate that access point as the primary access point for the node. The access point then transmits a failover message indicating that the node designated that access point as the primary access point for the node at a particular time. When another access point receives the failover message, the other access point may determine that the first node has also designated the other access point as the primary access point for the node, and may then de-register the node and stop advertising a primary path to the node.

Abstract translation: 无线网状网络中的节点被配置为选择通过接入点的主路径，并将该接入点指定为该节点的主接入点。 然后，接入点发送指示该特定时刻指定该接入点作为节点的主接入点的节点的故障切换消息。 当另一个接入点接收到故障转移消息时，另一个接入点可以确定第一节点还指定了另一个接入点作为该节点的主接入点，​​然后可以对该节点进行取消注册并停止向主要路由发布广告 节点。

公开(公告)号：US20130036329A1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-07

申请号：US13647835

申请日：2012-10-09

Applicant: Silver Spring Networks, Inc.

Inventor： Jana VAN GREUNEN ,  Sterling HUGHES ,  Raj VASWANI ,  William E. SAN FILIPPO, III

IPC: G06F11/07

CPC classification number: H04L45/021 ,  H04L41/00 ,  H04L45/00 ,  H04W40/248 ,  H04W84/18

Abstract: After power is restored to a node in a utility network, that node employs one or more of its neighboring nodes as proxies to route a message to a central control facility of the utility. The message contains information about the restored node, and possibly one or more of its neighbor nodes. This information may include reboot counters, the amount of time that the node was down, momentary outages or power fluctuations, and/or the time of power restoration. The node that creates and initially sends the message can be the restored node itself, or another node that recognizes when a restored node has recently come back online.

Abstract translation: 在电力恢复到公用事业网络中的节点之后，该节点使用其相邻节点中的一个或多个作为代理来将消息路由到该实用程序的中央控制设备。 该消息包含有关恢复的节点以及可能的一个或多个其邻居节点的信息。 该信息可以包括重新启动计数器，节点关闭的时间量，瞬时中断或功率波动，和/或恢复时间。 创建并最初发送消息的节点可以是恢复的节点本身，或者识别恢复的节点何时最近重新联机的另一个节点。

公开(公告)号：US20180026806A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-25

申请号：US15714777

申请日：2017-09-25

Applicant: Silver Spring Networks, Inc.

Inventor： Jana VAN GREUNEN ,  Sterling HUGHES ,  Peter HUNT ,  William E. SAN FILIPPO, III

IPC: H04L12/18 ,  G06F15/16 ,  H04L27/28 ,  H04L12/413

CPC classification number: H04L12/1895 ,  G06F15/16 ,  H04L12/413 ,  H04L27/28

Abstract: A node within a wireless mesh network is configured to forward a high-priority message to adjacent nodes in the wireless mesh network by either (i) transmitting the message during successive timeslots to the largest subset of nodes capable of receiving transmissions during each timeslot, or (ii) transmitting the message on each different channel during the timeslot when the largest subset of nodes are capable of receiving transmissions on each of those channels.

公开(公告)号：US20160066392A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-03

申请号：US14934067

申请日：2015-11-05

Applicant: SILVER SPRING NETWORKS, INC.

Inventor： Sterling HUGHES ,  Jana Van Greunen, III ,  Will E. San Filippo

IPC: H05B37/02 ,  G01J1/42

CPC classification number: H05B37/0218 ,  G01J1/4204 ,  G01J2001/4247 ,  H05B37/0272

Abstract: A method for controlling a light source associated with an environment includes: receiving, over a wireless mesh network and by a control node corresponding to the light source, a first light intensity value for the environment from a first sensor node; calculating, by the control node, a resulting light intensity (RLI) value based on the first intensity value; determining, by the control node, that the RLI value exceeds a light intensity threshold; and modifying, by the control node and in response to determining the RLI value exceeds the light intensity threshold, an output of the first light source.

Abstract translation: 一种用于控制与环境相关联的光源的方法包括：通过无线网状网络和对应于光源的控制节点，从第一传感器节点接收环境的第一光强度值; 由所述控制节点基于所述第一强度值计算得到的光强度（RLI）值; 由所述控制节点确定所述RLI值超过光强度阈值; 以及通过所述控制节点和响应于确定所述RLI值超过所述光强度阈值来修改所述第一光源的输出。

公开(公告)号：US20140126346A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-08

申请号：US13669413

申请日：2012-11-05

Applicant: SILVER SPRING NETWORKS, INC.

Inventor： Jana VAN GREUNEN ,  William PUGH ,  Sterling HUGHES

IPC: H04W52/02

CPC classification number: H04W52/0206 ,  H04L41/0654 ,  H04W52/0222 ,  H04W84/12 ,  Y02D70/142 ,  Y02D70/168 ,  Y02D70/22

Abstract: In an embodiment, triplets of network-enabled FCIs operate to monitor the three phases of a power distribution system. In being network-enabled, the FCIs also operate as nodes of an RF mesh network. In an embodiment, upon the detection of a power failure, the triplet of network FCIs is serially operated so as to extend their networking capabilities by approximately three times.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，网络启用的FCI的三元组操作以监视配电系统的三个相。 在启用网络的情况下，FCI也作为RF网状网络的节点运行。 在一个实施例中，在检测到电源故障时，网络FCI的三元组被串行操作，以便将其网络能力扩展大约三次。

公开(公告)号：US20140086218A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-27

申请号：US13625754

申请日：2012-09-24

Applicant: SILVER SPRING NETWORKS, INC.

Inventor： Jana VAN GREUNEN ,  Sterling HUGHES ,  Peter HUNT ,  William E. SAN FILIPPO, III

IPC: H04W72/04

CPC classification number: H04W72/04 ,  H04W40/02 ,  H04W84/18

Abstract: A node within a wireless mesh network is configured to forward a high-priority message to adjacent nodes in the wireless mesh network by either (i) transmitting the message during successive timeslots to the largest subset of nodes capable of receiving transmissions during each timeslot, or (ii) transmitting the message on each different channel during the timeslot when the largest subset of nodes are capable of receiving transmissions on each of those channels.