Linked equivalent cell header-based approach and protocol for organizing an ad-hoc network
US8554920B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 22, 2005 |
| Grant date | Oct 8, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W92/02
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Establishing and maintaining a moving ad-hoc network is provided. The ad-hoc network includes a plurality of equivalent cells communicationally linked together to form a linked equivalent cell network. An equivalent cell header manages each equivalent cell. Additionally, regular nodes, scattered throughout the equivalent cell network, may be provided. Regular nodes have restricted communication privileges compared to the equivalent cell headers. However, equivalent cell headers can be demoted to regular nodes and regular nodes can be promoted to equivalent cell headers as required by equivalent cell network.
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