Multiplex communications – Wide area network – Packet switching
Patent
1994-02-08
1995-03-21
Olms, Douglas W.
Multiplex communications
Wide area network
Packet switching
379 60, 455 332, 455 561, H04L 1256, H04Q 700
Patent
active
054003385
ABSTRACT:
In a packet communication system wherein stationary nodes are assigned an absolute coordinate-based address, the addressing of roaming nodes is accomplished by parasitically adopting a coordinate routing scheme used for addressing stationary nodes. Each roaming node selects a parent stationary node with which the roaming node can communicate directly. During the course of network operation, the roaming node may select a new parent node. At the time of reassignment, the coordinates of the new parent node, along with the identity of the roaming node, is recorded at the former parent node. Forwarding of packets to stationary nodes is accomplished according to a known coordinate-based routing scheme. A packet addressed to a destination roaming node is forwarded and directed through the then current stationary parent node. The packet is then forwarded to the destination roaming node.
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Kizou Hassan
Metricom, Inc.
Olms Douglas W.
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