Method and apparatus for probing access points
US12213058B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 30, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 3, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D30/70
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system, method, and apparatus for improving communication between mobile or wearable devices and access points of the wireless land area network. The method includes sensing at a client station a service set identifier for a wireless access network. The method also includes determining a subset of channels within the wireless access network by accessing information stored in a database, and determining a scan time interval associated with the service set identifier by accessing the information stored in the database. In addition, the method includes transmitting a probe request through the subset of channels to an access point located within the wireless access network and receiving a probe response at the client station from the access point during the scan time interval. Further, the method includes identifying location of the client station based on the probe response.
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