Method and apparatus for distributing data to a mobile device using plural access points
US7995535B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 30, 2010 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 30, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D3/36
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A system and method for providing connectivity between mobile devices and access points of a network without redundant solicitation of communication by the mobile device at each access point is described. The method involves receiving a data packet at a first access point in a control group; transmitting the data packet from the first access point to the mobile device; determining if the mobile device acknowledges receipt of the data packet; responsive to determining that the mobile device failed to acknowledge receipt of the data packet, forwarding the data packet to a second access point; and transmitting the data packet from the second access point to the mobile device.
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