Distributed services for mesh networks

Details Distributed services for mesh networks Distributed services for mesh networks

2006-12-19

2010-10-05

Phan, Man (Department: 2475)

Multiplex communications

Pathfinding or routing

Switching a message which includes an address header

C709S217000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07808987

ABSTRACT:
Nodes in a mesh network are configured to access centralized Internet Protocol (IP) services whenever the Internet infrastructure is accessible and then dynamically switch to providing the IP services locally in the mesh network when the Internet infrastructure is not accessible and operate through collaborative cooperation. In one embodiment, a Reported Node Time Server (RNTS) is elected when the mesh network is disconnected. In another embodiment, a Mesh Network Name Cache (MNNC) protocol pre-provisions each mesh node with the names and addresses of all other mesh nodes. In another embodiment, a Mesh Address Allocation Protocol (MAAP) provides DHCP services for DHCP clients in the mesh network.

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