18466052. SECURITY FOR MULTI-LINK OPERATION IN A WIRELESS LOCAL AREA NETWORK (WLAN) simplified abstract (QUALCOMM Incorporated)
Contents
- 1 SECURITY FOR MULTI-LINK OPERATION IN A WIRELESS LOCAL AREA NETWORK (WLAN)
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 SECURITY FOR MULTI-LINK OPERATION IN A WIRELESS LOCAL AREA NETWORK (WLAN) - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
SECURITY FOR MULTI-LINK OPERATION IN A WIRELESS LOCAL AREA NETWORK (WLAN)
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Sai Yiu Duncan Ho of San Diego CA (US)
George Cherian of San Diego CA (US)
Abhishek Pramod Patil of San Diego CA (US)
Jouni Kalevi Malinen of Tuusula (FI)
Soo Bum Lee of San Diego CA (US)
SECURITY FOR MULTI-LINK OPERATION IN A WIRELESS LOCAL AREA NETWORK (WLAN) - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18466052 titled 'SECURITY FOR MULTI-LINK OPERATION IN A WIRELESS LOCAL AREA NETWORK (WLAN)
Simplified Explanation
The patent application relates to multi-link wireless communication, enabling multiple wireless communication links between WLAN devices.
- Method involves establishing a multi-link association between two WLAN devices, enabling multiple communication links.
- Determining a temporal key for the multi-link association and encrypting data based on the key.
- Preparing frames with encrypted data and assigning sequential packet numbers to them.
- Transmitting frames over respective wireless communication links.
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in:
- Smart homes for seamless connectivity between devices.
- Industrial automation for reliable and redundant communication links.
Problems Solved
- Overcoming limitations of single-link communication.
- Enhancing reliability and speed of wireless communication.
Benefits
- Improved data transmission efficiency.
- Enhanced network reliability.
- Increased data security through encryption.
Potential Commercial Applications
- Networking equipment manufacturers.
- Telecommunication companies offering high-speed internet services.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of multiple antennas for improving wireless communication reliability and speed.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology impact battery life of devices?
The article does not address the potential impact of multi-link communication on the battery life of devices. This could be an important consideration, especially for mobile devices that rely on wireless communication.
What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology on a large scale?
The article does not discuss the challenges that may arise when implementing multi-link wireless communication on a large scale, such as network interference or compatibility issues. These challenges could impact the widespread adoption of this technology.
Original Abstract Submitted
This disclosure provides methods, devices and systems related multi-link wireless communication. A method may include establishing, between the first WLAN device and a second WLAN device, a multi-link association that enables a first wireless communication link and a second wireless communication link. The method may include determining a temporal key for the multi-link association. The method may include encrypting a first and second media access control (MAC) protocol data unit (MPDU) based on the temporal key. The method may include preparing a first frame including the encrypted first MPDU and a second frame including the encrypted second MPDU. The method may include assigning packet numbers from a set of sequential packet numbers to the first and second frames. The method may include transmitting the first frame over the first wireless communication link and the second frame over the second wireless communication link.
