System for enabling mobile coverage extension and peer-to-peer communications in an ad hoc network and method of operation therefor
US8068454B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 7, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 30, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W74/00
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for enabling mobile coverage extension and peer-to-peer communications in an ad hoc network is provided. The method includes communicating at least one message among the plurality of nodes, wherein the at least one message comprises: an ad hoc zone, wherein the ad hoc zone comprises at least one channel selected from a group of channels comprising: at least one synchronization channel for synchronizing out of coverage nodes, at least one access channel for peer-to-peer communications, and at least one ad hoc relay data/traffic channel for exchanging data during data sessions between one or more nodes.
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