US Patent:
20030137968, Jul 24, 2003
Inventors:
Neil Lareau - Duluth GA, US
Ronald Wagner - Winter Springs FL, US
Robert Baggerman - Atlanta GA, US
Gisele Welch - Atlanta GA, US
International Classification:
H04J003/24
Abstract:
Systems, devices, methods, and programs disclosed herein provide a solution for monitoring and tracking assets by utilizing wireless communications. A representative system for monitoring assets includes a remote monitoring station (RMS) and a network of identification (ID) tags. Each ID tag is coupled to an asset and is configured to wirelessly communicate with other ID tags in the network within a predetermined proximity. Each tag is also configured to relay communications from other ID tags so that a communication path is established between the RMS and any ID tag in the network, either directly or via other ID tags.