Data routing in hybrid wireless communication networks

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8958291
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12637392

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System(s), device(s), and method(s) are provided to route data in a mesh network of devices that can communicate wirelessly through a plurality of technologies. One or more of such devices receive broadcast message(s) from a destination device intended to receive the data, and generate a first radio link quality metric (RLQM) value based on the broadcast message(s). A source device originates and delivers a quantum of data with an embedded first RLQM value. A set of intermediate devices relays the quantum of data if a forwarding criterion is fulfilled; the forwarding criterion is based in part on the first RLQM value and a second RLQM value generated by an intermediate device in the set of intermediate devices based on the broadcast message(s). The intermediate device exploits an optical interface to transmit the quantum of data. The destination device broadcasts an acknowledgement signal in response to receiving intended data.

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  • AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.;NEC CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Ji, Lusheng Randolph, US 144 4429
Wang, Chonggang Plainsboro, US 233 3097
Wang, Ting West Windsor, US 729 5765

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