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Method and apparatus for locating communities over an ad-hoc mesh network

US8255469B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 29, 2009
Grant dateAug 28, 2012
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Expiry dateDec 15, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W84/18
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An approach is provided for locating communities over an ad-hoc mesh network. Community identifiers are used to locate communities and community members over an ad-hoc mesh network. The community identifiers are also associated with keys to authenticate members of the community and to protect the privacy and anonymity of information exchanged between the members.

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