Method and apparatus for data packet transmission
US10178599B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 16, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 8, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 24, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D30/70
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The proposed technology generally relates to sending a data packet from a first node to a second node, wherein there is a direct link to the second node from the first node. The method comprises the steps of: determining a first power metric associated with transmitting the data packet from the first node to the second node on the direct link; when the determined first power metric is above a first power level then determining a first set of aggregation nodes, being within reach of the first node, wherein each aggregation node in the set is comprised in a respective alternative transmission path from the first node to the second node; for each aggregation node in the first set determining a second power metric associated with transmitting the data packet to from the first node to the second node via the aggregation node; selecting a transmission path for sending the data packet from the first node to the second node based on a comparison of the first power metric and the second power metric(s) and sending the packet on the selected transmission path. One aspect of the proposed technology relates to a method and ending a data packet from the first node to a second node as well as a …
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