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Method and apparatus for network formation

  • US 20060205409A1
  • Filed: 03/08/2005
  • Published: 09/14/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/08/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for network formation, the method comprising the steps of:

  • receiving a request to form a communication link with a requesting node;

    determining if a maximum number of links has been achieved;

    determining a node to disassociate communication with, wherein the step of determining the node to disassociate communication with is based on whether or not the node is a routing node or a non-routing node, and wherein a routing node is a node capable of routing data and a non-routing node is a node incapable of routing data;

    in response to the request to form the link and the determination that a maximum number of links has been achieved, disassociating communication to the node; and

    forming a communication link with the requesting node.

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