18555841. ENHANCED LINK ADVERTISING IN MULTI-LINK OPERATION simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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ENHANCED LINK ADVERTISING IN MULTI-LINK OPERATION
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Inventor(s)
Julien Sevin of SAINT AUBIN DU CORMIER (FR)
Stéphane Baron of LE RHEU (FR)
Romain Guignard of RENNES (FR)
Mickael Lorgeoux of RENNES (FR)
ENHANCED LINK ADVERTISING IN MULTI-LINK OPERATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18555841 titled 'ENHANCED LINK ADVERTISING IN MULTI-LINK OPERATION
The patent application describes a method for enhancing link advertising in wireless networks implementing multilink transmissions.
- The invention proposes mechanisms to improve link advertising in management frames exchanged between Multi-Link Devices (MLDs) and Access Points (APs).
- Beacon frames or probe response frames during MLD discovery categorize the Per-STA profiles of affiliated APs, providing recommendations to promote certain links or APs over others.
- The non-AP MLD can indicate backup links as alternatives to setup links requested for multilink setup, allowing for seamless switching in case of link refusal.
Potential Applications: - This technology can be applied in wireless networks to optimize link selection and improve network performance. - It can be used in IoT devices, smart homes, and industrial automation systems to enhance connectivity and reliability.
Problems Solved: - Reduces the risk of registration refusal from AP MLDs during multilink transmissions. - Enhances link advertising to facilitate efficient link selection and setup.
Benefits: - Improved network performance and reliability. - Seamless switching to backup links in case of setup link refusal. - Enhanced connectivity and optimized link selection.
Commercial Applications: Title: Enhanced Link Advertising Technology for Wireless Networks This technology can be utilized by network equipment manufacturers, IoT device manufacturers, and industrial automation companies to enhance wireless network performance and reliability. It can also benefit telecommunications companies and service providers looking to optimize network connectivity for their customers.
Questions about Enhanced Link Advertising Technology for Wireless Networks: 1. How does this technology improve link advertising in wireless networks? 2. What are the potential applications of this technology in IoT devices and industrial automation systems?
Original Abstract Submitted
In wireless networks implementing multilink transmissions, a non-AP Multi-Link Device, MLD, discovers an AP MLD and registers to it. To reduce risks of registration refusal from the AP MLD, the invention proposes mechanisms to enhance link advertising in exchanged management frames. In embodiments, the beacon frames or probe response frames during ML discovery categorize the Per-STA profiles of the reported affiliated APs. Such categorization is a recommendation from the AP MLD to promote or favor some links or affiliated APs compared to others. Lists of profiles per category can be provided or each profile can be tagged with a dedicated categorizing score. In other embodiments, the non-AP MLD indicates one or more backup links as alternatives to one or more of the setup links requested for ML setup. This allows the AP MLD to switch on a backup link in case a setup link is to be refused.
