Ad-hoc network and method of routing communications in a communication network
CA 2467387 C · Owner: Pereira, Luis R. · Inventors: Gutierrez, Jose A.; Pereira, Luis R.
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An ad-hoc low rate - wireless personal area network (LR-WPAN) includes an ad-hoc network coordinator having a first processor a first memory, and a first communication interface; and a plurality of ad-hoc network devices. Each of the devices includes a second processor a second memory, and a second communication interface for communication with the first communication interface of the coordinator or with the second communication interface of another one of the devices. A simple low=cost, incremental source routing is employed. The first memory stores complete communication routes for messages from the coordinator through at least one of the devices to other devices. The second memory of …
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- Filed May 17, 2004 and granted August 14, 2012. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended May 17, 2024.
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