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Apparatus and method for detecting hidden nodes in a wireless network

US8159984B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 24, 2007
Grant dateApr 17, 2012
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Expiry dateOct 6, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W88/08
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A wireless network comprises a plurality of nodes. An access point wirelessly communicates with the plurality of nodes, generates a table comprising a list of the plurality of nodes, and transmits the table to a first node of the plurality of nodes. The first node determines a hidden status of a second node in the table relative to the first node.

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