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System and method of communication in mesh networks

US7957362B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 1, 2006
Grant dateJun 7, 2011
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Expiry dateApr 27, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W40/00
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A network node is provided that includes a transceiver and a component. The transceiver is operable for communication of messages having a broadcast portion and a beamformed data portion. The broadcast portion includes an indicator. The component is operable to promote the transceiver being enabled for communication with other network nodes, in response to the message including the indicator and further in response to the message being intended for a specific network node other than the network node. The component is operable to promote the transceiver receiving the data portion of the message, in response to the message including the indicator and the message being intended for the network node.

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