Method, apparatus and system for selecting wireless network controller
US8619581B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 11, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W84/10
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Devices, systems and methods of selecting a station of a wireless network to perform the role of the wireless network controller or control point. The station may receive a request to check the capabilities of the station in order to select the wireless network controller wherein the request includes sending station capabilities values. The station checks the station capabilities by comparing the station self capabilities values with the sending station capabilities values in descending capabilities priority order and if the station capability value is higher than the sending station capability value then the station may selects the station with the highest capability value as the wireless network controller.
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