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Radio frequency local area network

  • US 6,046,992 A
  • Filed: 04/24/1998
  • Issued: 04/04/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/01/1991
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A data communication network having wireless communication capability for providing communication pathways within a premises, said data communication network comprising:

  • a host computer;

    a plurality of wireless mobile terminal nodes;

    a plurality of bridging nodes located in spaced relation throughout the premises;

    each of said plurality of wireless mobile terminal nodes selecting at least one of the plurality of bridging nodes within the premises with which to communicate; and

    said plurality of bridging nodes dynamically creating and revising wireless communication pathways between said plurality of bridging nodes to support communication exchanges between any two of said plurality of wireless mobile terminal nodes without requiring participation by the host computer in the communication exchanges as said plurality of wireless mobile terminal nodes roam among said plurality of bridging nodes within the premises.

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