Cross-layer approach to virtualized overlay on ad hoc networks
US7940778B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 29, 2007 |
| Grant date | May 10, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 25, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W84/18
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus relating to a cross-layer approach for virtualized overlay on ad hoc networks are described. In one embodiment, a virtual address is used to search for a (key,value) pair in a virtual overlay. In an embodiment, a route request for a virtual address, corresponding to a key, is transmitted via a wireless network to one or more of a plurality of computing nodes forming a virtual search overlay and route reply for the virtual address is generated in response to the route request. Other embodiments are also described.
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