Method and system for dynamic information exchange on location aware mesh network devices

Abstract

A method and system for dynamic information exchange on mesh network devices. Mobile location aware mesh network devices automatically exchange information with other mobile location aware devices that are located at a pre-determined distance of each other at a desired physical location. A server network device compares electronic profiles that include stated interests of the mobile location aware devices. The server network device also provides additional information to the mobile location aware mesh network devices based on stated interests in the electronic profiles of the mobile location aware network devices.

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CROSS REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a Continuation-In-Part (CIP) of Ser. No. 12 / 884,521, filed Sep. 17, 2010, that issued as U.S. Pat. No. 8,305,935, on Nov. 6, 2012, which is a CIP of U.S. utility patent application Ser. No. 11 / 880,271, filed Jul. 20, 2007, which issued as U.S. Pat. No. 7,801,058, on Sep. 21, 2010, utility patent application Ser. No. 11 / 880,271 claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application 60 / 833,741, filed Jul. 27, 2006, the contents of all which are incorporated by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]This invention relates to mesh networks. More specifically, it relates to a method and system for dynamic information exchange on location aware mesh network devices.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]There are many types of computer and communications networks in existence. One variety of such networks is a mesh network.[0004]A mesh network is a self-organizing network built from plural mesh network nodes that may spontaneously...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention solves problems associated with sensor networks by providing a method and system for dynamic information exchange on location aware mesh network devices. These mobile devices automatically exchange information with other devices located at a pre-determined distance from each other at a desired physical location. A server network device compares electronic profiles of the mobile devices and provides additional information based on the stated interests of the devices. This results in a more efficient and effective information sharing among the mobile devices.

Problems solved by technology

There are a number of problems associated with wired and wireless mesh networks.

One problem is that a number of independent mesh devices each make a local decision and then try to combine these decisions at a central point to generate a global decision.

Another problem is that is often difficult to determine a load on a mesh network and what resources are required to determine a desired quality of service.

Another problem is that some mesh networks are mobile networks in which it is assumed at least some of the nodes of the network are mobile units that change position over time.

The dynamic management of complex routing information is very difficult.

However, none of these solutions solve all of the problems associated with mesh networks.

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