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Method and apparatus to select a channel using performance metrics

US7197315B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 8, 2003
Grant dateMar 27, 2007
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Expiry dateApr 28, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W36/22
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus to select a channel of operation for a wireless network device may examine channels supported by the device to gather information regarding present use of the channels. A best channel may be determined for the wireless network device by identifying a channel that maximizes a predetermined performance metric.

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