Wireless mesh network node
US7616600B2 · kind B2 · utility
14Cited by
14References
17Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 15, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 10, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W92/20
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Method and apparatus for providing a wireless mesh network and network node are described. More particularly, a network having network node neighborhoods is described. A node comprises a multi-sectored antenna and a transceiver controller. Nodes are configured for installation without antenna pointing and without pre-coordination with the network. Software architecture for the node is also described.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.