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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 04, 2014
Filed:
Oct. 06, 2010
Edward G. Howard, Crystal Springs, MS (US);
Paul A. Reed, Brandon, MS (US);
Thomas H. Cobbs, Sandy, UT (US);
Tyler C. Poschel, Brandon, MS (US);
Edward G. Howard, Crystal Springs, MS (US);
Paul A. Reed, Brandon, MS (US);
Thomas H. Cobbs, Sandy, UT (US);
Tyler C. Poschel, Brandon, MS (US);
Itron, Inc., Liberty Lake, WA (US);
Abstract
In one or more embodiments, an intelligent communications device is disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus for managing a network connection of the intelligent communications device is disclosed. The apparatus includes a communication module for monitoring the network connection through a first port that is independent of a network port. The first port is associated with a computer-executable application that is operative to detect failure of the network connection. The apparatus further includes a detection module for detecting a failure of the network connection at the network port and, in response to the failure, causing the intelligent communications device to reconnect to the network. The apparatus also includes a power supply module for iteratively power-cycling operation of the intelligent communications device in response to a failed network connection.