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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 15, 2014
Filed:
May. 20, 2009
Zahid F. Mian, Loudonville, NY (US);
Ryk E. Spoor, Troy, NY (US);
Bruce P. Mckenney, Selkirk, NY (US);
Peter R. Hayes, Delmar, NY (US);
Randy A. Leet, Glenville, NY (US);
Zahid F. Mian, Loudonville, NY (US);
Ryk E. Spoor, Troy, NY (US);
Bruce P. McKenney, Selkirk, NY (US);
Peter R. Hayes, Delmar, NY (US);
Randy A. Leet, Glenville, NY (US);
International Electronic Machines Corp., Troy, NY (US);
Abstract
A sensor node for use in a sensor system includes a core component a sensor component and a power component. The core component includes processing and transmission/receiving components. Additionally, the core component includes interfaces for selectively connecting sensor and power components of any one of a plurality of types. In this manner, the core component enables the corresponding power and sensor components to be matched according to a particular application to generate the desired sensor node.