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Wireless LAN using background scanning technique

US7756082B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 6, 2002
Grant dateJul 13, 2010
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Expiry dateOct 3, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02D30/70
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Background scanning can include using a power save mode to momentarily suspend transmission between a current access point and a client. Information regarding other access points can then be collected. The client can return to the current access point before communication between the client and the current access point is disrupted.

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