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Method, device, and system for acquiring application information in WLAN

US9462522B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 12, 2013
Grant dateOct 4, 2016
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Expiry dateFeb 25, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W4/50
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method, a device, and a system for acquiring application information in a WLAN are provided by embodiments of the present invention. A controller sends a switch request message to an unassociated neighboring AP. The switch request message includes an identifier of a mobile terminal and a designated channel. The unassociated neighboring AP switches from an original working channel of the unassociated neighboring AP to the designated channel and monitors the mobile terminal according to the identifier of the mobile terminal so as to acquire application information.

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