Methods and Networks for Dynamically Changing an Operational Mode of Node Operations in a Wireless Node Network

摘要

Improved methods and networks of components are described for dynamically changing an operational mode of node operations in a wireless node network having at least a plurality of master nodes and a server. A method begins with a first master node detecting an environmental change related to the first master node, such as when the first master node loses reception of a location signal due to surrounding structure. In response to the detected environmental change, changing an operational mode for the first master node to a temporary ID node mode where the first master node no longer can self-determine its location. The first master node operating in the temporary ID node mode then notifies the server that the first master nodes is operating in the temporary ID node mode, and associates with a second master node.

主权项

1. A method for dynamically changing an operational mode of node operations in a wireless node network having at least a plurality of master nodes and a server, the method comprising:
detecting, by a first of the master nodes, an environmental change related to the first of the master nodes; in response to the detected environmental change, changing an operational mode for the first of the master nodes to a temporary ID node mode where the first of the master nodes no longer can self-determine its location; notifying the server by the first of the master nodes that the first of the master nodes is operating in the temporary ID node mode; and associating the first of the master nodes operating in the temporary ID node mode with a second of the master nodes.