Communication node and corresponding operating method
US11893843B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 6, 2021 |
| Grant date | Feb 6, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 20, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W72/56
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In accordance with a first aspect of the present disclosure, a communication node is provided, comprising: an ultra-wideband (UWB) communication unit configured to enable UWB communication with a plurality of external communication nodes; a processing unit configured to perform ranging sessions between the communication node and said external communication nodes, wherein said ranging sessions comprise one or more distance measurements based on messages exchanged through the UWB communication unit between the communication node and said external communication nodes; and a prioritization unit configured to prioritize said ranging sessions in dependence on at least one previously measured distance between the communication node and the respective external communication nodes. In accordance with a second aspect of the present disclosure, a method of operating a communication node is provided. In accordance with a third aspect of the present disclosure, a computer program is provided, comprising executable instructions for carrying out said method.
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