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Method for communication between nodes in a wireless network

US8675557B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 21, 2009
Grant dateMar 18, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 16, 2030

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

Abstract

A method for communication between nodes in a wireless network, in particular in a wireless ad hoc or mesh network, wherein multiple wireless channels with different frequency bands are provided and wherein the nodes are enabled to operate on the different channels is characterized in that each the node has assigned a home channel where it usually resides, wherein a node that leaves its home channel and switches to another of the multiple channels—temporary operating channel—provides information about the temporary operating channel on the node's home channel.

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