Invitation-based association with access point

The invitation-based association mechanism in wireless communication systems, controlled by access points, addresses the unpredictability of non-AP STA behavior, improving traffic handling reliability and predictability by managing association processes.

WO2026124762A1 Publication Date: 2026-06-18TELEFONAKTIEBOLAGET LM ERICSSON (PUBL)
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Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
TELEFONAKTIEBOLAGET LM ERICSSON (PUBL)
Filing Date
2024-12-11
Publication Date
2026-06-18

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⚠Technical Problem

The unpredictability and unreliability of traffic handling in wireless communication systems, particularly in WLAN technology, are exacerbated by non-AP STAs changing power states or frequency channels, leading to unpredictable signaling and disruption of managed traffic handling.

⚗Method used

Implementing an invitation-based association mechanism where access points send invitation messages to wireless devices during restriction periods, controlling when and if devices associate with them, thereby reducing arbitrary association-related message transmissions.

🎯Benefits of technology

This approach enhances predictability and reliability of traffic handling by allowing access points to manage association processes, minimizing disruptions and optimizing data transmission schedules.

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Abstract

During a restriction time period in which a wireless device (20) shall refrain from sending messages related to association with access points (10) of the wireless communication system, an access point (10) of the wireless communication system sends an invitation message (405) to the wireless device (20). The invitation message (405) invites the wireless device (20) to associate with the access point (10). In response to the invitation message (405), the access point (10) associates the wireless device (20) with the access point (10).
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