Synchronous frequency hopping spread spectrum method for mesh networks

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PATENT NO 9362978
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14517108

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Synchronous FHSS networks operating within mesh networks typically require a certain amount of network traffic to maintain time as well as for executing other functions, such as registration and neighbor discovery. The concepts presented in this disclosure provide a mesh network with enhanced communication capabilities without adding significant hardware or firmware costs to nodes within the network. The disclosed concept of using acquisition channels (frequencies) integrated within FHSS pseudo-random sequences speeds network responses to conditions like outage and restoration. Assignment of unique hop sequences by hop level or at time of manufacture can guarantee minimal network contention while minimizing system network traffic.

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ELSTER SOLUTIONS LLC208 SOUTH ROGERS LANE RALEIGH NC 27610

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Chang, Kuor Hsin Sunnyvale, US 3 16
Hemminger, Rodney C Raleigh, US 57 2939
Mason,, Jr Robert T Raleigh, US 23 447
Shuey, Kenneth C Zebulon, US 77 3983

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