US 11368537

Here's a concise summary of US Patent 11368537:

• Title: High performance wireless network
• Current Assignee: Dynamic Mesh Networks Inc
• Inventors: Francis daCosta, Sriram Dayanandan
• Filing Date: 2020-09-21
• Issue Date: 2022-06-21
• Abstract: A wireless mesh network is described. The mesh network uses a plurality of data communications nodes that are organized in a tree-like structure. The network also includes an access server which communicates with the nodes. The mesh network nodes are one or more root access point nodes having a wired connection to an external network; and one or more mesh access point nodes. Both types of nodes communicate with an external network. Each non-root node automatically connects to an associated parent node selected from one or more nodes within a direct wireless communication range of the node. The node selects a parent node based on one or more parent selection criteria from the access server and establishes a connection to the selected parent node. The node then calculates its routing path to the external network. The nodes include unique identifiers and two or more radios.

Plain-Language Overview of Independent Claim 1:

Claim 1 describes a wireless mesh network that includes multiple Wi-Fi nodes arranged in a tree-like structure, and an access server that communicates with these nodes. The nodes are categorized as:

• Root Access Point (RAP) nodes: These nodes have a wired connection to an external network (e.g., the internet).
• Mesh Access Point (MAP) nodes: These nodes connect to the external network through an associated RAP node.

Specifically, a MAP node wirelessly connects to a single parent node. This parent node can be either an RAP node or another MAP node that itself connects to the external network via its own associated RAP node.

The process for a MAP node to automatically connect to its parent involves:

1. Selecting a parent: The MAP node chooses a single parent from available potential parent nodes within its direct wireless range. This selection is based on criteria set by the access server.
2. Establishing a connection: A direct wireless data connection is then made between the MAP node and the selected parent.

This automatic connection process also sets up the MAP node's path for sending data to the external network.

The parent selection criteria include:

• Throughput value: This represents the signal strength between two nodes.
• Latency value: This represents the number of "hops" (relay points) in the data's routing path.

Finally, each MAP node in the network is characterized by:

• Unique identifiers: Values that identify the MAP node within the network.
• Two or more radios: For wireless communication with other nodes or client devices (like laptops or phones) in the network.

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