Apple inc. (20240107544). SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PERFORMING OPPORTUNISTIC COMMUNICATION IN A WIRELESS MESH NETWORK simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PERFORMING OPPORTUNISTIC COMMUNICATION IN A WIRELESS MESH NETWORK
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PERFORMING OPPORTUNISTIC COMMUNICATION IN A WIRELESS MESH NETWORK - 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
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PERFORMING OPPORTUNISTIC COMMUNICATION IN A WIRELESS MESH NETWORK
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Arun Vijayakumari Mahasenan of Fremont CA (US)
Venkateswara Rao Manepalli of San Jose CA (US)
Langford M Wasada of Poway CA (US)
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PERFORMING OPPORTUNISTIC COMMUNICATION IN A WIRELESS MESH NETWORK - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240107544 titled 'SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PERFORMING OPPORTUNISTIC COMMUNICATION IN A WIRELESS MESH NETWORK
Simplified Explanation
The present disclosure relates to techniques for localizing devices connected to wireless networks, such as wireless mesh networks. In particular, a device connected to a wireless mesh network may maintain and share information, such as location data and identifiers, regarding the device and other devices connected to the device. The device itself or a computing system to which the device connects may determine locations for the devices in the wireless mesh network and generate a device map that indicates the locations of the devices.
- Devices connected to wireless mesh networks share location data and identifiers.
- A device or computing system can determine locations of devices in the network and create a device map.
- The device map shows the locations of the devices in the wireless mesh network.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in:
- Asset tracking
- Indoor navigation systems
- Smart home automation
Problems Solved
- Difficulty in locating devices in wireless mesh networks
- Lack of accurate device mapping in such networks
Benefits
- Improved device localization
- Enhanced network management
- Better connectivity and communication between devices
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimizing logistics and supply chain management using device tracking in wireless mesh networks
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of GPS technology for device tracking, which may not be as accurate indoors or in dense urban environments.
Unanswered Questions
The article does not address the privacy implications of sharing location data among devices in a wireless mesh network.
What are the limitations of this technology in terms of scalability to large networks?
The scalability of this technology to large networks and the potential challenges it may face in such scenarios are not discussed in the article.
Original Abstract Submitted
the present disclosure relates to techniques for localizing devices connected to wireless networks, such as wireless mesh networks. in particular, a device connected to a wireless mesh network may maintain and share information, such as location data and identifiers, regarding the device and other devices connected to the device. the device itself or a computing system to which the device connects may determine locations for the devices in the wireless mesh network and generate a device map that indicates the locations of the devices.
