Visible light communication personal area network coordinator (VPANC) and associated method for selecting suitable VPANCs
US9882640B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 8, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 30, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W88/12
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Visible light communication Personal Area Network Coordinators (VPANCs) and associated method for selecting VPANCs is disclosed. The method includes receiving, by a VPANC, channel scan parameters and VPANC controlling parameters created for the VPANC from a controller and End User Devices (EUD) information from each of a plurality of EUDs associated with the VPANC; creating, by the VPANC, a set of customized channel scan parameters and a VPANC selection policy for each of the plurality of EUDs based on the channel scan parameters, the VPANC controlling parameters, and the EUD information; and sharing, by the VPANC, with each EUD of the plurality of EUDs, an associated set of customized channel scan parameters and VPANC selection policy, wherein sharing enables an EUD to select a new VPANC from the plurality of VPANCs.
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