摘要 |
A network system (10) includes at least one, and typically multiple, node elements (12) in communication with an inner area (14) of a conduit (16), which is used to transfer material (20) therein. The node element (12) can receive, process and communicate data signals (22) that are representative of user-desired information. A system control mechanism (24) is in communication with the node elements (12) and receives the data signals (22) from these node elements (12). A method for communicating data in a conduit system is also disclosed. |