Method and system for distributed roaming services for mobile users on wireless mesh networks
US7711361B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 23, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 4, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W84/18
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system for distributed roaming in a wireless mesh network are disclosed. Cells are able to track and predict a users movement throughout the network. The user's roaming profile is forwarded to predicted future cells before the user actually enters those cells. When the user enters a new cell, roaming is completed without communication to any other cells. Thus, handoff time is reduced and users may more seamlessly move throughout the network coverage area.
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