Method and apparatus for locating communities over an ad-hoc mesh network
US8856252B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 20, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 7, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2032 |
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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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