Data aggregation for distributed optimization of a wireless network
US10687228B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 20, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jun 16, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 1, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D30/70
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A network device operates as a node in a wireless mesh communication network. The device includes a wireless communication interface to couple the device to adjacent nodes via respective direct communication links. The device stores routing data indicating, for each of multiple destination devices, via which of the adjacent nodes packets can be routed to the corresponding destination device along a respective routing path. In a first instance, the network device receives a packet from an adjacent node, determines that the packet includes data for a destination device referenced by the routing data, and sends the packet to the destination device, in accordance with the routing data. In a second instance, the network device determines that a packet includes an update related to one of the routing paths, updates the routing data in accordance with the update, and sends the packet to one or more of the adjacent nodes.
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