Multiplex communications – Pathfinding or routing – Switching a message which includes an address header
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-16
2011-08-16
Gelin, Jean A (Department: 2617)
Multiplex communications
Pathfinding or routing
Switching a message which includes an address header
C370S338000, C370S403000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08000334
ABSTRACT:
Method and improvements for joining wireless mesh networks are provided. In one embodiment, a controller in each network receives a message from a node in its respective network, the message indicating that the respective nodes each received a signal from a node in the other network. Each controller, in response to receiving the respective messages, validates the other network, and responsively (a) directs its respective node to enter a bridging mode and (b) provides its respective node with bridging data that includes a security key for communications between the two nodes. The two nodes then associate with each other using the security key, allowing communications to pass between the two wireless mesh networks.
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Delker Jason R.
Everson John M.
Norris James W.
Titus Jeremy G.
Gelin Jean A
Sprint Spectrum L.P.
Taylor Nathan
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