Methods and systems for opportunistically connecting devices to a communication network
US10728842B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 28, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 28, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 14, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W88/18
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system for providing a wireless communication network for a smart device are provided, the device including wireless communication circuitry, the method including: analyzing information regarding a plurality of hotspots in a geographic area in which the device is deployed, each hotspot being configured to establish a wireless communication within a predetermined range; estimating, based on the analyzing, an extent of coverage provided by the plurality; checking, based on the estimating, whether at least one hotspot is able to provide the communication to the device, and if so, configuring the hotspot to provide the communication, otherwise modifying an operating behavior of a selected hotspot in order to provide the communication, the modifying including selecting the hotspot from the plurality, sending a request for modifying an operating behavior of the selected hotspot to provide the communication, and verifying that the operating behavior has been modified.
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