Method and apparatus for locating communities over an ad-hoc mesh network

A mesh network, self-organizing technology, used in location-based services, network topology, data exchange networks, etc., can solve problems such as power consumption security and privacy hindering development.

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-05-16
NOKIA TECHNOLOGLES OY
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However, technical challenges related to power consumption, si...

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[0033] A method and apparatus for locating communities in an ad hoc mesh network is disclosed. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the invention. It is apparent, however, to one skilled in the art that the embodiments of the invention may be practiced without these specific details or with an equivalent arrangement. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order not to unnecessarily obscure the embodiments of the invention.

[0034] As used herein, the term "awareness information" refers to any information and / or context about the local environment and users and communication devices within the local environment. For example, cognitive information can be used to support applications for creating social networks, determining presence, determining context associated with a device, advertising, searching for...

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An approach is provided for locating communities over an ad-hoc mesh network. Community identifiers are used to locate communities and community members over an ad- hoc mesh network. The community identifiers are also associated with keys to authenticate members of the community and to protect the privacy and anonymity of information exchanged between the members.

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[0001] related application [0002] This application claims priority to US Patent Application No. 12 / 475,356, filed May 29, 2009, and entitled "Method and Apparatus for Locating Communities over an Ad-Hoc Mesh Network," which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. Background technique [0003] Wireless (eg, cellular) service providers and device manufacturers are constantly challenged to deliver value and convenience to consumers, eg, by offering attractive network services, applications and content. One area of ​​development is the use of communication networks and devices to automatically determine information and context about the local environment. However, technical challenges related to power consumption, signaling overhead, security and privacy have hindered such development. Contents of the invention [0004] Therefore, there is a need for a method for effectively managing and locating community members for sharing information and associated context i...

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IPC IPC(8): H04W4/02H04W4/06H04W8/00H04W4/21H04W4/50
CPCH04W40/00H04L12/5895H04W4/206H04W4/001G06Q10/10H04W84/18H04L51/38H04W4/21H04W4/50H04W4/06H04L51/58H04W8/005
Inventor K·J·莱帕南M·T·蒂鲁南S·维尔塔南M·蒂罗南M·卡斯林
Owner NOKIA TECHNOLOGLES OY
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