System And Method For Using A Device To Operate On Multiple Networks

摘要

A system and method whereby a device may operate on two IEEE802.15.4 networks is disclosed. In one embodiment, the multi-network device comprises exactly one radio portion, a processing unit and a computer readable medium, in communication with the processing unit The computer read medium comprises instructions which, when executed, allow the device to share the radio portion among a plurality of IEEE802.15.4 networks. In a further embodiment, the multi-network device acts as a sleepy end device on one of the IEEE802.15.4 networks in which it participates. In another embodiment, it may operate as a coordinator node on one of the plurality of IEEE802.15.4 networks.

主权项

1. A device, comprising:
exactly one radio portion; a processing unit; and a computer readable medium, in communication with the processing unit, comprising instructions which, when executed, allow the device to share the radio portion among a plurality of IEEE802.15.4 networks.