Configuration aware packet routing in an ad-hoc network
US8451807B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 20, 2006 |
| Grant date | May 28, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W40/246
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of routing a packet in an ad-hoc network is provided. The method provides a packet at a first node, the first node being one of a plurality of nodes. A destination node is determined for the packet, the destination node being one of the plurality of nodes. Configuration information is also provided, the configuration information representing the location of each of the plurality of nodes. Finally, at least one forward node in a direction towards the destination node is selected based on the configuration information, and packets are sent to the at least one forward node.
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