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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 23, 2010
Filed:
Dec. 29, 2006
Thomas Bernard Breen, Broomall, PA (US);
Thomas Bernard Breen, Broomall, PA (US);
Asset Intelligence, LLC, Hackensack, NJ (US);
Abstract
A method and apparatus for binding a first wireless communication unit installed on a first asset and a second wireless communication unit installed on a second asset, wherein the first asset is connected to the second asset by electrical power lines. The method and system can be used for binding a wireless communication unit of a tractor and a wireless communication unit on a trailer. The method monitors the current in the auxiliary power connection between the assets. By transmitting and detecting power pulses through the auxiliary power line, the wireless communication units can ensure that the two assets are attached and therefore it would be proper to establish a wireless connection between the two wireless communication units. The number of power pulses can be used to identify differing devices. Such method can also be used to detect an open fuse or circuit breaker. In the case of an open fuse, voltages can be used in place of power pulses to complete the binding process.