Automated configuration of a wireless communication device
US6675009B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 15, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 6, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 31, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W64/00
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A communication system is disclosed that automatically configures a communication device for wireless communication. In the communication system, a first communication device receives identification signals from second communication devices. The first communication device processes the identification signals to generate a composite signal. A control system determines a location of the first communication device in relation to the second communication devices based on the composite signal. The control system generates a virtual topology map of the communication system based on the location of the first communication device and the composite signal. The control system generates wireless communication information based on the virtual topology. The first communication device processes the wireless communication information to configure itself for wireless communication. The communication system advantageously configures communication devices faster and cheaper than prior systems.
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