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Wireless network service provider and associated channel-searching method

US7181213B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 21, 2004
Grant dateFeb 20, 2007
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Expiry dateSep 19, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W84/10
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An wireless network service provider such as access point (AP) and wireless gateway, and relating channel-searching method is disclosed. The wireless network service provider receives a signal strength information and a channel-influence information from the other wireless network service provider, and selects the best channel based on the signal-strength information and the channel-influence information. The method comprises the following steps: providing the station with a signal-strength information and a channel-influence information from the other wireless network service provider, generating a interference information based on the signal-strength information and the channel-influence information by the wireless network service provider, and selecting the best channel of the wireless network service provider according to the interference information. Thus, the best channel can be chosen to be used for improving the efficiency in the wireless network.

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