5 results about "Heterogeneous wireless network" patented technology

A Heterogeneous wireless network is a special case of a Heterogeneous network. Whereas a HetNet may consist of a network of computers or devices with different capabilities in terms of operating systems, hardware, protocols, etc., a HWN is a wireless network which consists of devices using different underlying radio access technology. There are several problems still to be solved in heterogeneous wireless networks such as: Determining the theoretical capacity of HWNs Interoperability of technology Handover Mobility Quality of Service / Quality of Experience Interference between RATs There are several benefits to a HWN as opposed to a traditional homogeneous wireless network including increased reliability, improved spectrum efficiency, and increased coverage. Reliability is improved because when one particular RAT within the HWN fails, it may still be possible to maintain a connection by falling back to another RAT.