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Multicast mesh routing protocol

US7961646B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 25, 2005
Grant dateJun 14, 2011
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Expiry dateMay 16, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W76/10
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for a node to select a route to join a multicast group in a wireless mesh network, including establishing the route between the node and the multicast group using media access control addresses is described. A method for determining a multicast group leader of the multicast group of a wireless mesh network using media access control addresses is also described.

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