Multi-protocol network and method of switching protocols
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1. A method for operating a wireless device comprising:
- transmitting a request to join a network; and
receiving, from the network, a first command to operate according to a first routing protocol among a plurality of routing protocols that are supported by the wireless device.
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Abstract
A multi-routing protocol network (100, 200) and methods (400, 500) of operating wireless devices (102, 104) in the network that allow the network to be switched from one routing protocol to another are provided. Wireless devices initiate communication with devices that are already part of the network, or are starting the network, and transmit information indicative of supported routing protocols. Subsequently the devices receive commands to operate according to particular routing protocols.
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24 Claims
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1. A method for operating a wireless device comprising:
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transmitting a request to join a network; and
receiving, from the network, a first command to operate according to a first routing protocol among a plurality of routing protocols that are supported by the wireless device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method for operating a wireless device in a network comprising:
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receiving information identifying one or more routing protocols that each of one or more other wireless devices support from the one or more other wireless devices;
transmitting a command to at least a subset of the one or more wireless devices instructing at least the subset of the one or more wireless devices to operate according to a particular routing protocol.
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10. A method of operating a wireless device:
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transmitting a first message from the wireless device to initiate a process of the wireless device becoming part of a network, a predetermined number of times;
awaiting receipt of a second message acknowledging the first message; and
in the case that the second message acknowledging the first message is not received, activating an indicator to indicate that the wireless device has been unsuccessful in joining the network. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12)
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13. A wireless device comprising:
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a transceiver;
a processor coupled to the transceiver wherein the processor is programmed to;
transmit a request to join a network; and
receive, from the network, a first command to operate according to a first routing protocol among a plurality of routing protocols that are supported by the wireless device. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A wireless for use in a network comprising:
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a transceiver;
a processor coupled to the transceiver, wherein the processor is programmed to;
receive information identifying one or more routing protocols that each of one or more other wireless devices support from the one or more other wireless devices; and
transmit a command to at least a subset of the one or more wireless devices instructing at least the subset of the one or more wireless devices to operate according to a particular routing protocol.
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22. A wireless device comprising:
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a transceiver;
a processor coupled to the transceiver wherein the processor is programmed to;
transmit a first message from the wireless device to initiate a process of the wireless device becoming part of a network, a predetermined number of times;
await receipt of a second message acknowledging the first message; and
in the case that the second message acknowledging the first message is not received, activate an indicator to indicate that the wireless device has been unsuccessful in joining the network. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24)
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