Abstract: A method performed by an Internet of Things (IoT) device is disclosed. The method includes connecting to an access point of a network, transmitting data to a management server via the access point according to a first schedule, wherein the management server is separate from the access point, receiving a configuration parameter from the management server via the access point, wherein the configuration parameter defines a second schedule that is different from the first schedule, and responsive to receiving the configuration parameter transmitting data to the management server via the access point according to the second schedule, wherein the second schedule was determined by the management server such that when the IoT transmits data to the management server according to the second schedule, a number of connections with the access point by IoT devices that occur at a same time does not exceed a threshold number of connections.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses include evaluating a possibility of having more than a threshold number of connections with an access point of a network at a same time by multiple IoT devices that access the server through the network. In response to the evaluation, a determination of schedules for IoT devices is performed such that when the IoT devices operate according to the schedules the connections with the access point by the IoT devices that occur at the same time do not exceed the threshold number of connections. Configuration parameters are transmitted to the IoT devices causing the IoT devices to operate according to the schedules.

Abstract: A system receives vehicle metric data from a gateway device connected to a vehicle via a network connection. In a first power mode, the vehicle gateway device gathers vehicle metric data related to operation of the vehicle and/or location data and sends requested vehicle metric data to the system. Based on a lack of input, the vehicle gateway device enters a standby power mode to reduce the power consumption of the vehicle gateway device. The vehicle gateway device reduces the power consumption by reducing activity of the vehicle gateway device. Instead of reinitiating a network connection periodically to receive requests for vehicle metric data from the system, the vehicle gateway device maintains the network connection by sending keep alive messages between the vehicle gateway device and the system. The system uses the maintained network connection to request vehicle metric data.

Abstract: A method and a gateway system of a mobile asset are described. A voltage produced by a power system of the mobile asset is monitored by a gateway system. In response to determining that a first fluctuation occurs in the voltage produced by the power system of the mobile asset over a first interval of time, the gateway system operates in a first mode. In response to determining that a value of the voltage produced by the power system of the mobile asset is less than a voltage threshold, the gateway system automatically transitions to operating in a second mode, which is different from the first mode and causes the gateway system to consume less power than when it is operating in the first mode.

Abstract: A management server in communication with one or more object tracking devices is disclosed. The management server may receive location information, configuration information, and orientation information associated with the one or more object tracking devices. Based at least in part on the location information, the management server may receive weather information associated with the locations of the one or more object tracking devices. Based at least in part on the location information, the weather information, the configuration information, and the orientation information, the management server can determine power generated and power consumed by the one or more object tracking devices, which then can be used to determine estimated operation time for the one or more object tracking devices.

Abstract: A gateway device for providing a dynamic network activation and/or handover is disclosed herein. The gateway device may activate on a first network associated with a primary network subscription identifier and determine to switch to a secondary network associated with a secondary network subscription identifier. The gateway device may disconnect from the first network and activate on the secondary network. The gateway device may access a cached list of networks for the primary network subscription identifier and scan for available networks while active on the secondary network. Based at least in part on the scan, the gateway device may determine that a second network of the cached list of networks is available. In response, the gateway device can disconnect from the secondary network and connect to the second network.

Abstract: A gateway device for providing a dynamic network activation and/or handover is disclosed herein. The gateway device may determine a first location of the gateway device and identify a first geographical area from a network provider map. The gateway device may identify network desirability information associated with the first geographical area and identify, based at least in part on the network desirability information, a first network provider. The gateway device may determine a second location and a second geographical area from the network provider map. Based at least in part on network desirability information associated with the second geographical area, the gateway device may perform or not perform a network activation and/or handover.

Abstract: A method and system for monitoring a non-rechargeable battery of an IoT device are described. Voltage values of the non-rechargeable battery when a load is applied to the non-rechargeable battery are determined over a first interval of time. Based at least in part on these voltage values a determination of whether a voltage of the non-rechargeable battery has decreased for more than a predetermined threshold is performed. In response to determining based at least in part on the voltage values that the voltage of the non-rechargeable battery has decreased for more than the predetermined threshold, a prediction of an end of life parameter value for the non-rechargeable battery is performed, and the end of life parameter value is transmitted to an electronic device of an administrator of the IoT device.

Abstract: A gateway device for providing a dynamic network activation and/or handover is disclosed herein. The gateway device may activate on a first network associated with a primary network subscription identifier and determine to switch to a secondary network associated with a secondary network subscription identifier. The gateway device may disconnect from the first network and activate on the secondary network. The gateway device may access a cached list of networks for the primary network subscription identifier and scan for available networks while active on the secondary network. Based at least in part on the scan, the gateway device may determine that a second network of the cached list of networks is available. In response, the gateway device can disconnect from the secondary network and connect to the second network.

Abstract: A method and system for monitoring a non-rechargeable battery of an IoT device are described. Voltage values of the non-rechargeable battery when a load is applied to the non-rechargeable battery are determined over a first interval of time. Based at least in part on these voltage values a determination of whether a voltage of the non-rechargeable battery has decreased for more than a predetermined threshold is performed. In response to determining based at least in part on the voltage values that the voltage of the non-rechargeable battery has decreased for more than the predetermined threshold, a prediction of an end of life parameter value for the non-rechargeable battery is performed, and the end of life parameter value is transmitted to an electronic device of an administrator of the IoT device.

Abstract: A method and a gateway system of a mobile asset are described. A voltage produced by a power system of the mobile asset is monitored by a gateway system. In response to determining that a first fluctuation occurs in the voltage produced by the power system of the mobile asset over a first interval of time, the gateway system operates in a first mode. In response to determining that a value of the voltage produced by the power system of the mobile asset is less than a voltage threshold, the gateway system automatically transitions to operating in a second mode, which is different from the first mode and causes the gateway system to consume less power than when it is operating in the first mode.

Abstract: A gateway device for providing a dynamic network activation and/or handover is disclosed herein. The gateway device may determine a first location of the gateway device and identify a first map tile from a network provider map. The gateway device may identify network desirability information associated with the first map tile and identify, based at least in part on the network desirability information, a first network provider. The gateway device may determine a second location and a second map tile from the network provider map. Based at least in part on network desirability information associated with the second map tile, the gateway device may perform or not perform a network activation and/or handover.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system, method and computer-program product for selectively providing operating information for operation of an electronic device, which is capable of assuming a plurality of operating modes. The system comprises a store and a file access module. The store includes a plurality of files and a plurality of file identification data sets. Each of the file identification data sets is associated with one or more of the plurality of files, which include the operating information. The file access module is configured for operatively interacting with the store and to select one of the file identification data sets based on an actual operating mode of the electronic device. Each file identification data set is associated with one or more of the operating modes. The file access module is configured to provide the one or more files associated with the file identification data set selected.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus providing plural wireless transceivers within a desired power budget and associated methods. A plurality of wireless communication modules, each having a lower-power state and a higher-power state are provided, drawing power from a common source. Arbitration is performed to control which of the plurality of wireless communication modules are in the higher-power state, thereby controlling total power delivered by the power source to the plurality of wireless communication modules.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system, method and computer-program product for selectively providing operating information for operation of an electronic device, which is capable of assuming a plurality of operating modes. The system comprises a store and a file access module. The store includes a plurality of files and a plurality of file identification data sets. Each of the file identification data sets is associated with one or more of the plurality of files, which include the operating information. The file access module is configured for operatively interacting with the store and to select one of the file identification data sets based on an actual operating mode of the electronic device. Each file identification data set is associated with one or more of the operating modes. The file access module is configured to provide the one or more files associated with the file identification data set selected.

Abstract: There is provided a routing device configured for operatively interconnecting a first digital data network (DDN) and a second DDN. The routing device comprises a first and second interface for operative connection with the respective first and second DDN and for transferring data packets associated with the first and second DDN. The routing device further comprises a processing system for processing the data packets and for transferring the data packets between the first interface and the second interface based upon address information encoded in the data packets. The processing system is configured with a routing device designation for identifying the routing device and a network address associated with the first DDN.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus providing plural wireless transceivers within a desired power budget and associated methods. A plurality of wireless communication modules, each having a lower-power state and a higher-power state are provided, drawing power from a common source. Arbitration is performed to control which of the plurality of wireless communication modules are in the higher-power state, thereby controlling total power delivered by the power source to the plurality of wireless communication modules.