Dynamic data collection in a WLAN
US10080155B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 16, 2017 |
| Grant date | Sep 18, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 16, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W88/12
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A controller and one or more access points that dynamically modify data collection in a system that includes a WLAN is described. In particular, during operation the access point may receive data for a type of data from an electronic device in the WLAN. Then, access point may aggregate the data based on an aggregation interval, where the aggregation interval is predefined for a group of types of data that includes the type of data. Moreover, the access point may transmit the aggregated data to the controller based on a reporting interval, where the reporting interval is predefined for the group of types of data. Next, the access point may receive an instruction from the controller to modify the aggregation interval and/or the reporting interval for the group of types of data. Furthermore, the access point may modify the aggregation interval and/or the reporting interval based on the instruction.
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