DIRECTIONAL NEIGHBOR REPORTS FOR ROAMING OPTIMIZATION

Organization Name

Inventor(s)

DIRECTIONAL NEIGHBOR REPORTS FOR ROAMING OPTIMIZATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18600414 titled 'DIRECTIONAL NEIGHBOR REPORTS FOR ROAMING OPTIMIZATION

Simplified Explanation: The patent application focuses on optimizing roaming for clients by transmitting directional neighbor reports to assist in the roaming process.

Key Features and Innovation:

Determining when a client is going to roam to a new Access Point (AP).
Estimating the path of the client.
Identifying candidate APs based on the estimated path.
Determining probabilities of roaming to the candidate APs.
Generating and transmitting a directional neighbor report to the client.

Potential Applications: This technology could be applied in wireless networks, such as Wi-Fi networks, to improve the roaming experience for users moving between access points.

Problems Solved: This technology addresses the issue of seamless roaming for clients in wireless networks, ensuring a smooth transition between access points without disruptions.

Benefits:

Enhanced user experience with improved roaming capabilities.
Increased network efficiency and performance.
Reduced connection interruptions during roaming.

Commercial Applications: The technology could be valuable for companies providing Wi-Fi services in public spaces, such as airports, shopping malls, and hotels, where seamless roaming is essential for customer satisfaction.

Prior Art: Prior research in the field of wireless networking and roaming optimization may provide insights into similar approaches or technologies.

Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on the latest advancements in wireless networking, roaming optimization, and related technologies to enhance the performance and efficiency of roaming processes.

Questions about Roaming Optimization: 1. How does transmitting directional neighbor reports improve the roaming experience for clients? 2. What are the key factors considered when determining candidate APs for roaming clients?

Original Abstract Submitted

Roaming optimization, and particularly transmitting directional neighbor reports to optimize roaming may be provided. For roaming optimization, it is first determined that a client is going to roam to a new Access Point (AP). In response to determining the client is going to roam to a new AP, an estimated path of the client is determined. One or more candidate APs are determined based at least in part on the estimated path, and probabilities of roaming to the one or more candidate APs is determined based at least in part on the estimated path. A directional neighbor report including a list of the one or more candidate APs and the probabilities is generated and transmitted to the client.