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Method and apparatus for operating a node in a beacon based ad hoc network

  • US 7,570,623 B2
  • Filed: 01/24/2006
  • Issued: 08/04/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/24/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for controlling a beaconing node within communication system, the method comprising the steps of:

  • associating with a network;

    determining a first period of time (Δ

    T) to broadcast a beacon, wherein the first period of time is based upon a time it takes for a node to associate with the network;

    broadcasting the beacon for the first period of time;

    ceasing beacon broadcasts for a second period of time after the first period of time has passed; and

    periodically broadcasting the beacon after the second period of time has passed;

    wherein the first period of time (Δ

    T) is also based upon a transmission range (R) for the node and a coverage area (A) for the node.

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