USE-IT-OR-LOSE-IT RESOURCE RESERVATIONS FOR ROAMING

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Malcolm Muir Smith of Richardson TX (US)

USE-IT-OR-LOSE-IT RESOURCE RESERVATIONS FOR ROAMING - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18394102 titled 'USE-IT-OR-LOSE-IT RESOURCE RESERVATIONS FOR ROAMING

The patent application describes a system for minimizing pre-roaming resource reservations in a wireless network.

The system determines when a client device connected to an Access Point (AP) will roam.
It generates a list of APs that are potential roam candidates based on the resources needed by the client device.
A reservation request is issued to the roam candidates with a timeout feature that persists the reservation for a set period of time.
The system automatically withdraws the reservation request if the client device does not connect to a specific AP within the set time, freeing up the reserved resources.

Potential Applications: - This technology can be applied in large-scale wireless networks to optimize resource allocation during client device roaming. - It can be used in public Wi-Fi networks to improve the efficiency of resource management.

Problems Solved: - Minimizes unnecessary resource reservations in pre-roaming scenarios. - Ensures efficient utilization of resources in wireless networks.

Benefits: - Improves network performance by reducing resource wastage. - Enhances user experience by ensuring seamless roaming transitions.

Commercial Applications: - This technology can be valuable for network operators, public Wi-Fi providers, and enterprises with large wireless networks.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does this system improve resource management in wireless networks? 2. What are the key advantages of automatically withdrawing reservation requests based on client device roaming behavior?

Frequently Updated Research: - Stay updated on advancements in wireless network resource management and optimization techniques to enhance the effectiveness of this technology.

Original Abstract Submitted

Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and computer-readable media for minimizing pre-roaming resource reservations. In one aspect, it is determined that a client device connected to a first Access Point (AP) will roam, based on the determination, generating a list of APs that are roam candidates supportive of one or more resources needed by the client device, issuing a reservation request to the roam candidates, where the reservation request includes a timeout feature that persists the reservation at each AP on the list of APs for a set period of time, determining that a second AP within the list of APs will honor the reservation request, and automatically withdrawing the reservation request when the timeout feature has expired and the client device has not connected to the second AP, where the withdrawal of the reservation request frees up the one or more resources associated with the reservation request at each AP on the list of APs.