Communication roaming systems and methods

Details Communication roaming systems and methods Communication roaming systems and methods

2011-06-28

2011-06-28

Pham, Chi H (Department: 2471)

Multiplex communications

Duplex

Communication over free space

C370S331000, C370S338000, C370S348000, C455S432100, C455S434000, C455S437000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07969920

ABSTRACT:
Embodiments of communication roaming systems and methods are disclosed. One method embodiment, among others, comprises sending a frame to a station based on an identifier of the station to prompt an immediate response frame, and determining whether the station is suitable for association based on information corresponding to receipt of the immediate response frame or based on non-receipt of the immediate response frame.

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