Travel characteristics-based ad-hoc communication network algorithm selection
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1. A method of operating an ad-hoc communication system, the method comprising:
- determining a current path pattern type of a plurality of mobile nodes in the ad-hoc communication system based on travel characteristics of the plurality of mobile nodes over a defined traveling region;
when the current path pattern type of the plurality of mobile nodes is a first path pattern type where the plurality of mobile nodes have travel paths in different directions that cross at a plurality of angles, selecting a first neighbor discovery algorithm and a first route determination algorithm;
when the current path pattern type of the plurality of mobile nodes is a second path pattern type where the plurality of mobile nodes have travel paths in the same general direction that generally do not cross, selecting a second neighbor discovery algorithm and a second route determination algorithm; and
implementing the selected neighbor discovery algorithm and route determination algorithm on location and identification mobile node information to determine at least one communication route to at least one of the plurality of mobile nodes and stationary communication stations in the ad-hoc communication system.
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Abstract
A method of operating an ad-hoc communication system is provided. The method comprises determining a pattern type relating to mobile node travel characteristics over a defined traveling region. Based on the pattern type, selecting a neighbor discovery and route determination algorithm. Implementing the neighbor discovery and route determination algorithm on received location and identification mobile node information to determine communication routes to at least one of mobile nodes and stationary communication stations in the ad-hoc communication system.
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1. A method of operating an ad-hoc communication system, the method comprising:
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determining a current path pattern type of a plurality of mobile nodes in the ad-hoc communication system based on travel characteristics of the plurality of mobile nodes over a defined traveling region; when the current path pattern type of the plurality of mobile nodes is a first path pattern type where the plurality of mobile nodes have travel paths in different directions that cross at a plurality of angles, selecting a first neighbor discovery algorithm and a first route determination algorithm; when the current path pattern type of the plurality of mobile nodes is a second path pattern type where the plurality of mobile nodes have travel paths in the same general direction that generally do not cross, selecting a second neighbor discovery algorithm and a second route determination algorithm; and implementing the selected neighbor discovery algorithm and route determination algorithm on location and identification mobile node information to determine at least one communication route to at least one of the plurality of mobile nodes and stationary communication stations in the ad-hoc communication system. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method of operating an ad-hoc communication system, the method comprising:
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determining a current path pattern type of a plurality of mobile nodes in the ad-hoc communication system based on travel characteristics of the plurality of mobile nodes over a defined traveling region; when the current path pattern type of the plurality of mobile nodes is a first path pattern type where the plurality of mobile nodes have travel paths in different directions that cross at a plurality of angles, selecting a first neighbor discovery algorithm and a first routing algorithm; when the current path pattern type of the plurality of mobile nodes is a second path pattern type where the plurality of mobile nodes have travel paths in the same general direction that generally do not cross, selecting a second neighbor discovery algorithm and a second routing algorithm; implementing the selected neighbor discovery algorithm on location and identification mobile node information to determine a topology of the plurality of mobile nodes in the ad-hoc communication system; and implementing the selected routing algorithm on the determined topology to determine at least one communication route. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14)
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15. A communication system in an ad-hoc network, the communication system comprising:
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a communication transceiver configured to send and receive messages; and a communication management function in communication with the communication transceiver, the communication management function configured to apply selected algorithms on mobile node position and ID information to determine neighbor discovery and routing paths of an ad-hoc network including a plurality of mobile nodes, wherein the algorithms are selected based on a current path pattern type defined by paths of the plurality of mobile nodes over a defined traveling region, wherein; when the current path pattern type of the plurality of mobile nodes is a first path pattern type where the plurality of mobile nodes have travel paths in different directions that cross at a plurality of angles, a first neighbor discovery algorithm and a first route determination algorithm are selected; and when the current path pattern type of the plurality of mobile nodes is a second path pattern type where the plurality of mobile nodes have travel paths in the same general direction that generally do not cross, a second neighbor discovery algorithm and a second route determination algorithm are selected. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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