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Method and apparatus to enhance routing protocols in wireless mesh networks

US10028198B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Aalborg Universitet · DK

Inventors

Frank H. P. Fitzek · Rothenfels, DE
Daniel E. Lucani · Aalborg, DK
Peyman Pahlevani · Aalborg, DK

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 12, 2014
Grant date	Jul 17, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 13, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
CPC primaryH04W84/18
WIPO fieldDigital communication
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A protocol for use in wireless mesh networks (PlayNCool) uses helper nodes to improve data flow in the network. The protocol is compatible with traditional mesh network routing algorithms. Techniques, systems, devices, and circuits for implementing the protocol are described.

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