Patent ID: 8923202
Filing Date: 2014-12-30
Classification: H04W

Abstract:
1. A communication network for facilitating monitoring of an athletic activity, the network comprising: a base station; a first monitor configured to be coupled to a first individual; and a second monitor configured to be coupled to a second individual, wherein the base station is configured to transmit a first beacon message, wherein, in response to receipt of the first beacon message, the first monitor is configured to transmit an endpoint message including data relating to characteristics of the first individual, wherein the second monitor is configured to receive the endpoint message from the first monitor, wherein, in response to not receiving the endpoint message from the first monitor by a determined time, the base station is configured to transmit a second beacon message instructing the second monitor to transmit the endpoint message, and wherein, in response to receipt of the second beacon message, the second monitor is configured to transmit the endpoint message.