Methods and apparatus for a scalable network with efficient link utilization
US9118687B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 4, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 21, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W8/08
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In some embodiments, an apparatus comprises a core network node configured to be operatively coupled to a set of network nodes. The core network node is configured to receive a broadcast signal from a network node from the set of network nodes, which is originated from a host device operatively coupled to the network node. The broadcast signal is sent via a tunnel from the network node to the core network node, such that other network nodes that are not included in the tunnel do not receive the broadcast signal. The core network node is configured to retrieve control information associated with the broadcast signal without sending another broadcast signal, and then send the control information to the network node.
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