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Multi-hop network topology system and method

US8885520B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 27, 2007
Grant dateNov 11, 2014
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Expiry dateSep 17, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W40/12
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A wireless communication system and method for a network having a tree topology. An initial path from a base station to an end relay node is selected. The path selection includes an active communication path and a redundant communication path. The path selection is based on at least one policy factor. The at least one policy factor is monitored and the path is updated based on a change to the monitored at least one policy factor.

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