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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 23, 2014
Filed:
Dec. 10, 2009
Mika Kasslin, Espoo, FI;
Mikko Tirronen, Helsinki, FI;
Kari Leppänen, Helsinki, FI;
Sami Virtanen, Espoo, FI;
Enrico Rantala, Iittala, FI;
Markku Turunen, Helsinki, FI;
Mika Kasslin, Espoo, FI;
Mikko Tirronen, Helsinki, FI;
Kari Leppänen, Helsinki, FI;
Sami Virtanen, Espoo, FI;
Enrico Rantala, Iittala, FI;
Markku Turunen, Helsinki, FI;
Nokia Corporation, Espoo, FI;
Abstract
Apparatuses may stay synchronized with a network via a beacon signal transmitted at a set interval. Communication-related activities may be planned around instances when beacon signals are expected, which may also be known as a target beacon transmission time (TBTT). Scanning opportunities, which are periods of time during which apparatuses may perform passive scanning, may be planned based on an interfere multiple of a network beacon signal interval. Apparatuses may, upon realizing a scanning opportunity, opt either to utilize the scanning opportunity or to participate in network beaconing. In example scenarios where apparatuses opt to utilize scanning opportunities, apparatuses may prepare a network information message and then enter a passive scanning mode. Apparatuses may remain in the passive scanning mode for the duration of the scanning opportunity, reacting when messages are received from devices outside of the network by transmitting the network information message.