Method and apparatus for root node selection in an ad hoc network
US7876706B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 28, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 25, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W40/24
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Techniques are provided for selecting a root node in an ad hoc network comprising a plurality of nodes including a first node. According to one implementation of these techniques, a first node can receive a message from at least one of the other nodes. Each message includes a number of primary factors associated with a particular node regarding capabilities of the particular node. The primary factors associated with each node can then be evaluated, and an attempt can be made to select the root node based on the primary factors associated with each node. If the first node is unable to select the root node based on the primary factors associated with each node, then the root node can be selected based on secondary factors associated with each node.
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