CELL EDGE PREDICTOR FOR OPTIMIZED ROAMING

Organization Name

Cisco Technology, Inc.

Inventor(s)

Jerome Henry of Pittsboro NC (US)

Federico Lovison of Fontanelle (IT)

Robert E. Barton of Richmond (CA)

Sukrit Dasgupta of Boxborough MA (US)

CELL EDGE PREDICTOR FOR OPTIMIZED ROAMING - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18603956 titled 'CELL EDGE PREDICTOR FOR OPTIMIZED ROAMING

The abstract of this patent application describes a system for predicting cell edges to optimize roaming for clients connected to access points (APs).

Predicting cell edges for multiple APs, including the connected AP and additional APs
Providing an indication of candidate APs for the client to roam to and estimating the time the client will reach the cell edge of the connected AP
Transmitting the cell edge prediction to the client after generation

Potential Applications: - Enhanced network performance for mobile devices - Improved user experience in areas with multiple APs - Efficient utilization of network resources

Problems Solved: - Seamless roaming for clients connected to different APs - Minimizing disruptions during handovers between APs - Optimizing network connectivity for mobile users

Benefits: - Reduced latency during roaming - Enhanced network reliability - Improved overall user satisfaction

Commercial Applications: Title: "Enhanced Roaming Prediction System for Wireless Networks" This technology could be used in industries such as telecommunications, hospitality, and transportation to provide seamless connectivity for mobile users.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does this system improve the efficiency of roaming for mobile devices? - This system predicts cell edges and suggests candidate APs for clients to roam to, reducing disruptions and improving network performance. 2. What impact does this technology have on network reliability? - By accurately predicting cell edges and optimizing roaming, this technology enhances network reliability and user experience.

Original Abstract Submitted

Cell edge prediction for optimized roaming may be provided. Cell edge prediction can include predicting cell edges for a plurality of APs including a connected AP and one or more additional APs. A cell edge prediction can be for a client connected to the connected AP. The cell edge prediction may comprise an indication of one or more candidate APs for the client to roam to of the one or more additional APs and an estimated time the client will reach the cell edge of the connected AP. After generating the cell edge prediction, the cell edge prediction can be transmitted to the client.