Devices and methods for communication in ad-hoc networks
US9553769B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 7, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 24, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W84/18
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In a particular embodiment, a method includes determining, by a first device, a number of discovery messages received during at least one discovery interval. Based on the number of discovery messages, an estimated number of devices in an ad-hoc network is determined. The method further includes transmitting, during a second discovery interval that is subsequent to the at least one discovery interval, a discovery message. The discovery message indicates the estimated number of devices in the ad-hoc network.
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