Controller and associated method for selecting visible light communication personal area network coordinator (VPANC)
US10153837B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 8, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 11, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W84/20
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A controller and associated method for selecting Visible light communication Personal Area Network Coordinators (VPANCs) is disclosed. The method includes creating, by the controller, channel scan parameters and VPANC controlling parameters for each of a plurality of VPANCs based on VPANC information received from each of the plurality of VPANCs, wherein VPANC controlling parameters created for a VPANC of the plurality of VPANCs are associated with VPANCs and dead zones neighboring the VPANC; and sharing, by the controller, channel scan parameters and VPANC controlling parameters associated with at least one VPANC of the plurality of VPANCs with each of the plurality of VPANCs, wherein sharing enables an End User Device (EUD) communicatively coupled to one of the plurality of VPANCs to select a new VPANC from the plurality of VPANCs.
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