Method and apparatus for relaying information in an AD-HOC network
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1. A method for relaying information in an ad-hoc network, the method comprising the steps of:
- identifying a plurality of devices that can serve as relay devices;
identifying attributes for the plurality of devices, wherein the step of identifying attributes comprises the step of identifying attributes taken from the group consisting of whether the device is A/C powered, has a large battery reserve, is actively communicating, and whether the device is using real-time services;
based on the attributes, determining a device that will result in a best system performance if utilized as the relay device; and
utilizing the device for relaying the information.
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Abstract
Mitigation of battery consumption will occur by prioritizing those units utilized for relay purposes. The prioritization scheme favors actively transmitting units over inactive units. In yet another embodiment, those units using real-time services are prioritized over active units using non-real time services.
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1. A method for relaying information in an ad-hoc network, the method comprising the steps of:
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identifying a plurality of devices that can serve as relay devices;
identifying attributes for the plurality of devices, wherein the step of identifying attributes comprises the step of identifying attributes taken from the group consisting of whether the device is A/C powered, has a large battery reserve, is actively communicating, and whether the device is using real-time services;
based on the attributes, determining a device that will result in a best system performance if utilized as the relay device; and
utilizing the device for relaying the information. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
rank ordering the plurality of devices based on the attributes.
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4. The method of claim 1 wherein the step of utilizing the device for relaying the information comprises the step of sending information to the device utilizing a first over-the-air protocol, causing the device to transmit the information to infrastructure equipment utilizing a second over-the-air protocol.
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5. The method of claim 1 wherein the step of utilizing the device for relaying the information comprises the step of sending information to the device utilizing an ad-hoc over-the-air protocol, causing the device to transmit the information to infrastructure equipment utilizing a cellular over-the-air protocol.
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6. An apparatus comprising:
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logic circuitry utilized for identifying a plurality of devices that can serve as an ad-hoc relay, identifying a plurality of attributes for the identified devices, and choosing a device to act as the ad-hoc relay based on the identified attributes, wherein the device chosen maximizes system performance and wherein the attributes are chosen from the group consisting of whether the devices are A/C powered, have a large battery reserve, are actively communicating to infrastructure equipment utilizing the second over-the-air protocol, and using real-time services; and
a transmitter for sending information to the device utilizing a first over-the-air protocol, causing the device to transmit the information to infrastructure equipment utilizing a second over-the-air protocol. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10)
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