System and method for load balancing in ad hoc networks
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1. A method for load balancing in a network, comprising:
- (a) employing a first ad hoc node to store address information associated with a gateway that provides a communication path between an ad hoc network and another network;
(b) employing a second ad hoc node to send a request for the address information; and
(c) employing the first ad hoc node to provide the address information in reply to the request.
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Abstract
A method and system for load balancing in ad hoc networks. An ad hoc node stores address information associated with a gateway that provides a communication path between an ad hoc network and another network. When other ad hoc nodes request the address information from the gateway, an ad hoc node through which the request passes may respond by providing the information. This allows responding to requests for address information to be load balanced over the nodes of an ad hoc network.
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1. A method for load balancing in a network, comprising:
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(a) employing a first ad hoc node to store address information associated with a gateway that provides a communication path between an ad hoc network and another network;
(b) employing a second ad hoc node to send a request for the address information; and
(c) employing the first ad hoc node to provide the address information in reply to the request. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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13. A system for load balancing in a network comprising:
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(a) a gateway that provides a communication path between an ad hoc network and another network;
(b) a first ad hoc node that is at least one hop away from the gateway and that stores address information that is associated with the gateway; and
(c) a second ad hoc node that performs actions, including sending a request for the address information by sending a message addressed to the gateway, wherein the first ad hoc node provides the address information to the second ad hoc node.
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22. A system for load balancing in a network, comprising:
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(a) means for providing a communication path between an ad hoc network and another network;
(b) on a first ad hoc node that is at least one hop from the means for providing a communication path, means for storing address information associated with the gateway; and
(c) on a second ad hoc node, means for requesting the address information, wherein the first ad hoc node provides the second ad hoc node with the address information.
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