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Bluetooth assisted NAN cluster discovery

US9554344B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 27, 2014
Grant dateJan 24, 2017
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Expiry dateFeb 25, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02D30/70
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed herein are techniques to enable discovery of a NAN cluster using low-power communication. According to such techniques, a NAN discovery beacon including information indicative of a schedule for communication using a first radio is transmitted using a second radio that utilizes a lower amount of power relative to the first radio.

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